WMW Megan Swann
We meet the first female President of The Magic Circle, Megan Swann. Megan combines magic in a fun way to teach environmental issues; Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 08, 2022•30 min•Ep. 67
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WMW Tetiana Preobrazhenska
On Women Making Waves we meet Tetiana Preobrazhenska who lives and works in Kyiv. When Ukraine was invaded Tetiana chose to stay in the country. Tetiana tells us why she chose to stay rather than leave and what it’s like living in Kyiv on a day to day basis while the country is at war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2022•31 min•Ep. 66
WMW Lisa Logan
Lisa Logan is an emerging composer, her first opera explores the extraordinary love story of Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed. Lisa works as an entertainment lawyer. We hear how an unlikely twist of fate sparked her interest in composing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2022•25 min•Ep. 66
WMW Faradena Afifi
Faradena Afifi is a Tai Chi instructor, massage therapist, violist, cellist and professional singer. Fara is co-founder of free improvisation music group The Noisy Women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 08, 2022•30 min•Ep. 65
WMW Grace Lawson Baker
Grace came to horses and riding as an adult and quickly realised the emotional and psychological benefits she was experiencing. She saw the possibility of bringing together her work as a speech therapist with her love of horses to help people through trauma. It was this observation that finally led her to training with IFEEL (International Foundation of Equine Assisted Learning) and the development of "Grace with Horses'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 08, 2022•30 min•Ep. 65
WMW Rebecca Willers
Rebecca is the Director at Shepreth Wildlife Park. She graduated with an MBA, BSc Hons in Psychology, FdSc in Zoo Resource Management and a Veterinary Assistant diploma. Rebecca was also a freelance journalist. Shepreth Wildlife Park is a family concern managed by Rebecca , her father and brother. Rebecca’s key interest lies in conservation, both native and global, and having founded the charity in 2012, now oversees the work of the charity and the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital programme with her fello...
Apr 03, 2022•29 min•Ep. 64
WMW Sarah Turner
Sarah Turner founded angel network Angel Academe in London in 2014 to invest in tech companies with at least one woman on the founding team. Sarah is a technologist, entrepreneur and angel investor. She's spent most of her career working in digital technology in the UK, US and Asia as an advisor and connector for start-ups and corporates. In 2014 she co-founded the award-winning angel network, Angel Academe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 03, 2022•31 min•Ep. 64
WMW Dorothy Byrne
We feature Dorothy Byrne, president of Murray Edwards College Cambridge. Dorothy has been Head of Current Affairs at Channel Four, World in Action producer, and editor of ITV’s’s The Big Story. Dorothy gives us an amusing insight to her life covering a range of topics from the menopause to politicians relationship with the media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 02, 2022•50 min•Ep. 62
WMW Louise Palmer-Masterton - Stem & Glory
In this episode we are very excited to talk with Louise Palmer-Masterton, founder and CEO of vegan restaurant Stem & Glory. Serving delicious food in a way that is compassionate to animals, and also to the world as the restaurant is carbon negative. In this fascinating chat Lousie talks about her life and beliefs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 02, 2022•32 min•Ep. 61
WMW Gaby Reniero and Annabel Jones, Bubbly Bandits
Gaby Reniero and Annabel Jones share both a business and a mission. The business is called Bubbly Bandits Ltd and their mission is to introduce you to wonderful Italian sparkling wine. Gaby and Annabel believe they have sourced the perfect grape while spent time living in Italy and now they are bringing it to the UK. We explore their journey and why they are so excited about their venture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 02, 2022•27 min•Ep. 61
WMW Christmas Special 2021
Welcome to Women Making Waves Christmas Special! Singer songwriter Wildcard divulges her magic Italian Christmas pasta recipe that only her Mamma knows best! Musical artist Ellie Dixon kicks off her favourite festive song and you really won't believe what she wants for a Christmas present... Dr Lynn Asante-Asare loves her advent calendar, Christmas preparation and terrible Christmas movies; And singer songwriter Anita Gabrielle reminisces about some very special past Christmases. Hosted on Acast...
Dec 22, 2021•55 min
WMW Councillor Anna Smith
Councillor Anna Smith is Leader of Cambridge City Council. This energetic fascinating woman talks about her time at Oxford, her work in education and how she got into politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 06, 2021•33 min•Ep. 60
WMW Professor Morag Styles
Morag Styles is Professor of Children’s Poetry at Homerton College, Cambridge. Morag has an infectious passion for children’s poetry, and loves to work with teachers to help them inspire children to read and write poetry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 06, 2021•26 min•Ep. 60
WMW Hannah Ross - author of Revolutions
Author Hannah Ross has just published a book this year exploring the history of women, who broke with convention and cycled their way to freedom. Hannah Ross’s book Revolutions is inspirational. A celebratory book that introduces us to the forgotten women who took a bike and literally cycled their way through convention and smashed through boundaries. Lots of these women were told, in no uncertain way, that they could not or should not cycle, but…. they did it anyway. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Nov 14, 2021•35 min•Ep. 59
WMW Polly Ingham-Watts - running Wimpole Estate
Polly Ingham-Watts is General Manager of Wimpole Estate. Enthusiastic and totally engaged in her work, Polly talks to Jan Moore about managing the massive 3,000 acres Wimpole estate with its house, farm, gardens and visitor centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 14, 2021•30 min•Ep. 59
WMW Dr Patricia Fara
Dr. Patricia Fara is an historian of science whose area of interest includes the role of women in science. Jan Moore chats to her about her career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2021•32 min•Ep. 58
WMW Brenda Lucas Ogdon
We meet acclaimed pianist Brenda Lucas Ogdon, widow of John Ogdon. Brenda has released an album Ravel que j'aime and is donating her royalties to homeless charity Shelter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2021•27 min•Ep. 58
WMW Rebecca Maddix
As a consultant, a proud mother of two, and a firm advocate for helping children, Rebecca Maddix has a track record of excellence in raising standards for Early Years Settings. She says she enjoys working with like-minded individuals who want the best outcome for children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2021•25 min•Ep. 57
WMW Louise Eatock and Rebecca Champ
Louise Eatock is best known for being the driving force behind the band Flaming June and who has recently learned that she has ADHD. Rebecca Champ is an Integrative Contemporary Clinical Psycho-therapist and Coach, and the Executive Director of ADDapt Ability. Rebecca says her passion is to help individuals with ADHD discover how to design lives they love to live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2021•36 min•Ep. 57
WMW Imogen Grant and Kat Lee Ryan
Imogen Grant talks about her experience at the Tokyo Olympics, painting a vivid picture of life in the Olympic village and the heartbreak of missing out on the medals by a whisker, and Kat Lee Ryan writer and lead singer of The Fabulous Red Diesel talks about the show she has written about her sister who committed suicide. Sparkly Bird, is a positive and unique experience with musicians, a dancer and an aerialist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 26, 2021•54 min•Ep. 56
WMW - Jo Moseley and Beverley Lawrence Beech
In this episode of Women making waves we meet Jo Moseley and Beverley Lawrence Beech. Having suffered a poor experience when giving birth Beverley Lawrence Beech picked up the mantle of maternity rights and has been a fierce advocate for the improvement of women's birth rights for 45 years. Jo Moseley describes herself as a joy encourager, a beach cleaner and a midlife adventurer! Jo became the first woman to Stand up Paddle Board, coast to coast, 162 miles for charity from Liverpool to Goole. H...
Aug 08, 2021•54 min•Ep. 55
WMW Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu and Imogen Grant
Imogen Grant is a star in the rowing world. She became hooked on rowing at Cambridge University, and was in the winning boat race team two years running. Imogen is now in the Team GB Olympic rowing squad for this summer's Games in Tokyo, and we were lucky enough to catch up with her before she left for Japan. Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu was the first sickle cell and thalassaemia specialist nurse in Britain. Elizabeth is author to “Mixed Blessings from a Cambridge Union” which refers to her ...
Jul 18, 2021•54 min•Ep. 54
WMW Annabel Williams, Dr Georgia Kaufmann & PaigeY
In this episode of Women Making Waves we chat to world renowned vocal coach to the stars, Annabel Williams. Annabel has worked on The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and I Can See Your Voice. We hear her fascinating story and how she wants you to benefit from her techniques. And, we eavesdrop on a conversation by two women about their very different experiences at Cambridge University. Author Dr Georgia Kaufmann was in the first intake of women at Queens College in 1980 and well known Youtuber Pa...
Jul 04, 2021•55 min•Ep. 53
WMW Forget Shareka, Anke Adams and Julia Sang
Julia Sang, a one-woman campaigner whose aim is to make streets a safer place for children and older residents; and Forget Shareka and Anke Adams talk about CAMFED, who supported Forget throughout her secondary and higher education. Forget is now an entrepreneur and one of the charity’s many success stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 20, 2021•54 min•Ep. 52
WMW Faye Holland and Lorenza Wildcard
We meet Faye Holland and Lorenza Wildcard. Faye is a well-known entrepreneur who not only makes changes but makes breakthroughs too. Wildcard had never written a song in her life but was inspired to pen a song. Within 24 hours of it being on the internet a music producer wanted her to record a single. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 06, 2021•57 min•Ep. 51
WMW Isabella Moore CBE and Paula Kerr
Isabella Moore CBE tells the fascinating story of her life, running her successful translation business and how she is now helping older women entrepreneurs. Paula Kerr recovered from rigorous cancer treatment with the help of exercise and a healthy diet. She shares tips with the rest of us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2021•56 min•Ep. 50
WMW Georgia Kaufmann and Hannah Martin
After months of lockdown Linda and Suzie feel like a change of image. So we chat to well known make-up artist Hannah Martin, who has worked with royalty and iconic actresses and is currently part of TV show 10 years younger in 10 days. And we hear from Dr. Georgia Kaufmann about her time as one of the first 39 women students at Queens' College Cambridge, her life in a Brazillian favela and her new book The Dressmaker of Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 09, 2021•56 min•Ep. 49
WMW Alison Bruce and Cathy Cockin
Women Making Waves brings you crime writer Alison Bruce who talks about her life and her writing, and lawyer turned electrician Cathy Cockin couldn't be happier with her career switch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2021•57 min•Ep. 48
Tony Barnfield interview Women Making Waves
This is a bit of an unusual situation! We were interviewed by Tony Barnfield for Sunday Supplement. It was odd being on the receiving end :-) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2021•34 min
WMW Kay King
Kay King, a birth activist, fundraiser and project manager for maternity sector charities. Kay is campaigning to restore adequate indemnity insurance that is required for independent midwives to practise. Kay talks about her life as a doula and the campaign Childbirth Choices Matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 08, 2021•24 min•Ep. 47
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