Masterchef critic and columnist Grace Dent hosts the Comfort Eating podcast, and is author of Hungry, the story of her journey from childhood in Carlisle to becoming one of the UK's top food writers. Her advice draws on inspiration from - among others - Lenny Henry, Tracey Emin, and Legally Blonde's Elle Woods.
Chart-topping pop and soul singer songwriter Ella Henderson first found fame in 2012, competing in the ninth series of X Factor at just 16 years old. Her latest single, Brave, is out now, while a second studio album, Everything I Didn't Say, is released in the spring.
Prolific novelist, short story writer, and broadcaster Kate Mosse is best known for her 2005 work Labyrinth, while The City of Tears is out in paperback on 20th Jan. She is a co-founder of the Women's Prize for Fiction, and speaks passionately about the need for women to support other women. She was appointed an OBE in 2013.
Serial entrepreneur, Dragons Den investor, and consumer champion Sarah Willingham has stacks of great advice - much of it borne of her time as a woman in business. She tells Lotte how to turn imposter syndrome into a superpower, and how to surround yourself with people who are good at the things you struggle with.
After shooting to global fame as The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Swedish actor Noomi Rapace has starred in a host of films and series. Her latest movie release - Lamb - is a horror-comedy set in Iceland. Her life tips include staying sober on aeroplanes, and going out late when you ought to be in bed.
Huma Abedin has spent years at the heart of American politics, as both chief of staff and assistant to Hillary Clinton. She has also faced intense scrutiny of her private life, after her ex-husband, Democrat representative Anthony Weiner, was jailed for sexting an under-age girl. Huma's book, a memoir called Both/And is out now.
Hotly anticipated debut novel 'Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?' is set to be an instant bestseller for Lizzie Damilola Blackburn when it is released in March 2022. Lizzie tells Lotte about the role religion plays in her wellbeing, and how seeing a speech therapist changed her life.
Magic Radio presenter Emma B has been a fixture in our lives since first joining the Radio 1 DJ line-up in 2008. She talks about difficult relationships, coping with career highs and lows, and how a horticulture obsession is helping her through the menopause.
Actor, producer, director and designer Sadie Frost recently released her first feature length documentary - celebrating 60s fashion icon Mary Quant. She tells Lotte how a 'God Box' keeps her cool and why nothing good ever happens after midnight.
Fashion blogger and season 7 Love Islander Kaz Kamwi loves being in control - so she says going into the villa was a major challenge! She also tells Lotte how she's the sort of person who has Christmas planned out three months in advance.
R&B singer-songwriter Sasha Keable is all set to dominate your music playlists in coming months. The proud south Londoner tells Lotte that headlining Brixton Academy will be a career high, and how practicing daily gratitude helps her ward off anxiety and depression.
Literary agent, publisher, and - most recently - novelist Abigail Bergstrom tells Lotte that kindness is a 'universal gamechanger', and talks about how your path in life is decided as much by things you turn down, as things you say yes to. Her debut novel What A Shame is available to pre-order.
Norwegian pop star and songwriter Sigrid released her debut EP Don't Kill My Vibe in 2017, and shot to fame shortly after as BBC Music's Sound of 2018. Her most recent single, out now, is called Burning Bridges.
Author and screenwriter Candice Carty-Williams became the first Black woman to win 'Book of the Year' at the 2020 British Book Awards, with her novel Queenie. Her new book Empress and Aniya is aimed at young adults, and has been called 'South London's answer to Freaky Friday'.
Model and trans activist Munroe Bergdorf has walked catwalks at both London and NYC Fashion Weeks for brands including Gypsy Sport. She's been a Labour party advisor on LGBT rights, and has recently launched her first podcast, The Way We Are on Spotify.
Getting dressed is emotional. Grazia Fashion News and Features Director Laura Antonia Jordan understands this better than anyone. In Why I Wear It, she tracks down stylish people and delves into the whys, whos and wheres of their wardrobe. What do they wear when they are not OK? Who do they really dress for? Why do clothes matter – or not? This is fashion, with feelings. Listen here to the first episode - with Kenya Hunt, Deputy Editor and Fashion Director of Grazia magazine, and author of Girl....
Prolific author and former Children's Laureate Malorie Blackman OBE is best known for her award-winning Noughts and Crosses series of young adult fiction books. The series was recently televised with rapper Stormzy in a lead role. With Rhiannon away on parental leave, we welcome Lotte Jeffs as stand-in Life Advice host.
The singer-songwriter behind so many recent pop hits, Anne-Marie’s second album, Therapy, went number 2 in the UK charts. Now she’s turned her hand to writing, releasing mental health self-help guide You Deserve Better.
As creator and star of breakout BBC show Back To Life, Daisy Haggard’s recent work has been a huge hit with audiences and critics in the UK and America. She tells Rhiannon the new series - about a woman returning to her small Kent community after a long prison sentence - is even “bolder, darker, and sillier” than season 1.
YouTube Originals presenter and influencer Patricia Bright tells Rhiannon why failure is good, and how we all need to treat sleep more seriously. Her show If I Could Tell You Just One Thing is made by Hilary Clinton’s production company HiddenLight.
Whether it's singing, dancing, or judging on Britain's Got Talent, you'll have seen Alesha Dixon do a lot of different things over the last few decades. She’s also a children's author, and her latest book, Girls Rule, is inspired by the election of Kamala Harris as US Vice-President.
A behavioural and data scientist, and author of books including Motherhood and Wish We Knew What To Say: Talking With Children About Race, Dr Pragya Agarwal is a passionate campaigner for women’s rights. Her latest book, Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias is recently out in paperback, and has gained rave reviews.
She played Lavender Brown in the Harry Potter films, but now Jessie Cave is also a comedian, illustrator, and author. Her first novel Sunrise, out now, is about grief and sisterhood. It draws on her own experience of sibling loss, after her brother died two years ago.
At just 17, Isa Guha became the first woman of South Asian origin to represent England in any sport, when she made her international cricket debut in 2002. She has won the Ashes and the Cricket World Cup, and is now lead presenter for BBC Sport's coverage of cricket's exciting new format, The Hundred.
She was the queen of Geordie Shore before taking the I’m a Celebrity jungle crown. These days, Vicky Pattison is a podcaster, with her series ‘Vicky Pattison: The Secret To…’ There is some great advice in this episode, but be warned: it also includes some strong language.
Former Love Islander Malin Anderson has been through a lot – losing both her mum and newborn baby daughter while trapped in an abusive relationship. She’s also spoken about her eating disorder and how she’s been affected by online trolling. Not to be beaten, she’s channelled it all into a new life as a motivational speaker, including taking part in LookFantastic’s Fearess Campaign and docu-series. WARNING: This episode includes discussion of suicide, eating disorders, bereavement, domestic viole...
Whether it’s Strictly Come Dancing, her Radio 2 show, or just that trademark fringe and eyeliner, Claudia Winkleman needs no introduction. Her book, a collection of essays called Quite, is out now in paperback. Her advice to Rhiannon includes getting plenty of naps, the correct amount of time to dunk a Hob Nob, and who you should, and shouldn’t, allow to lick your neck.
Whether you know Anita Rani from Countryfile, Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, or shows on Radio 2, she’s fast becoming one of the UK’s most well known presenters. Her memoir The Right Sort of Girl is out now. Her advice includes never going to the pub unless you can afford a round. Contains some strong language.
Ivor Novello award-winning Laura Mvula is back with a new album, the ‘80s-inspired Pink Noise. Her tips include being kinder to yourself and moving on when things stop being fun. She also explains why it's important, sometimes, to just sit and stare at a dog…
Head of her luxury bags and accessories line, Lulu Guinness has been a huge name in British fashion for decades. Her advice for Rhiannon is drawn from over 30 years running a fashion brand, whilst raising a family and facing mental health issues. She is just as much of an icon as the handbags she is famous for designing.
