Inspiration

Louise Coppin’s life of dog rescue in Portugal

An interview with Louise Coppin who has dedicated her life to dog rescue in the Alentejo region of Portugal, giving canines a new lease of life, often after they’ve suffered abuse.

The Life & Times of Admiral Grace Murray Hopper

The quite remarkable life of Admiral Grace Hopper who worked on the first computer built in the US and coined the term ‘debugging’ by removing a moth!

From music marketing to being a chef – Claudia Cevenini

Claudia Cevenini tells us about her journey from music marketing executive to life as a chef, via Milan, London and Los Angeles.

Passing on skills – Alice Prier’s dressmaking life

Alice Prier shares her journey from costume design, to her own fashion business, to passing on her pattern cutting skills to the younger generation.

The Iron Nun at 86. Sister Madonna Buder

The amazing Sister Madonna Buder is still competing in triathlons at 86 years of age. She’s the running, biking, swimming Iron Nun. What’s your excuse?

Laura Willoughby MBE – turning teetotal & founding Club Soda

We talk to former politician and inveterate campaigner Laura Willoughby who went teetotal and now inspires others to quit or moderate their drinking.

From finance to nutrition – Charlotte Debeugny and good food

Paris-based finance specialist turned nutritionist Charlotte Debeugny talks about her passion for good food and promoting health and well being.

The Passionate Plumber – Stopcocks Founder Hattie Hasan

Hattie Hasan, founder of the first national network for women plumbers, talks about her journey in male-dominated plumbing, and changing the world.

Zoe Philpott and her fabulous Ada Lovelace show

Zoe Philpott tells the story behind her fabulous immersive one-woman show celebrating Ada Lovelace, who created the first computer programme in 1843.

Life after breast cancer – does my bum look big in this?

The wonderfully inspiring Felicity Gibson talks honestly about her struggles with body confidence in a life after breast cancer.

How to start a radio show! The Radio Gorgeous ladies.

We talk to Josephine Pembroke and Donna Freed, the ladies behind the fabulous online talk radio show for women, Radio Gorgeous.

Sally Hendrick – midlife reinvention

We talk to Sally Hendrick who set up a business driving social media traffic for businesses after working as an actuary for over 20 years.

From City Lawyer to Online Yoga Entrepreneur – Kat Farrants

Kat Farrants tells how she went from being a city lawyer to setting up her own online yoga school accessible any time and wherever you have internet.

Judy Bentinck – milliner extraordinaire

We talk to Judy Bentinck, British couture milliner, who’s been making delectable hats since 2002. She also shares her Top Tips for Choosing a Wedding Hat!

Louise Chunn, Welldoing Founder, & Her Digital Adventure

How Louise Chunn, Welldoing founder, went from magazine editor to digital entrepreneur in midlife, via a Silicon Valley crash course in online business.

Mary Jardine, a real life bag lady

The midlife reinvention story of Mary Jardine, who set up her own luxury leather handbag business.

Dorrie Jacobson Senior Style Bible founder at 80

The amazing Dorrie Jacobson Senior Style Bible founder who decided she needed a new challenge at 80 and started a global movement. She’s an inspiration!

From full-time mom to social media expert – Jen Lehner

In the latest of our profiles of women reinventing themselves in midlife, we talk to Jen Lehner, who went from full-time mom, to being a social…

Ashley Milne-Tyte & The Broad Experience podcast

In the latest of our profiles of women making brave and inspiring changes in midlife, we talk to Ashley Milne-Tyte, who launched The Broad Experience podcast to…

Saving Bletchley Park & other passions – Dr Sue Black

We talk to Dr Sue Black, an English computer scientist and one of the Guardian’s top ten women in tech, about her campaign to save Bletchley Park.

Michelle Pozon, Closet Guru – Helping women love their clothes

We talk to Michelle Pozon, Closet Guru who helps women fall in love with both themselves and their wardrobes, as a personal stylist in Paris.

Let them eat (cup) cake – Cat Beurnier & Sugar Daze

In the latest of our profiles of women who have reinvented themselves, we talk to Cat Beurnier who, after a career in advertising in…

From PR to Tech – Frugl events app founder Suzanne Noble

We talk to Suzanne Noble who went from running her own PR business to setting up Frugl, the hip new app for finding the maximum fun for minimum spend.