Freelance Bristol Mum

59: Fab Family Friday

May 15, 2014 15:58 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MB

Our first night out as a family of 4 in The Hungry Caterpillar play cafe - tasting the delights of Ah-mahs Dumplings. Grown ups eat, while little ones play!

58: The party planners secrets

May 10, 2014 12:54 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Discover how hand wrapped dog biscuits became a business inspiration. Claire Hardy & Helen Godfrey share their secrets behind You Are SO Invited.

57: Daisy Babies

April 28, 2014 18:56 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MB

The Lazy Daisy Chain was founded in 2004, based on a combination of massage, hypnobirthing, yoga and active birthing, for a positive birth experience. Lazy Daisy teacher, Karen Whittaker, gives me a taste of the Daisy experience and how it can make for a more positive birth.

56: Women in comedy

April 09, 2014 13:19 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

Laura Rawlings, guest reports for Freelance Bristol Mum, going behind the scenes at What the Frock! An all female comedy line up - she gets the low down on why Jane Duffas was inspired to set up the evening & how the MC, Cerys Nelmes, didn't spare any blushes on her son's 16th birthday.

55: Sheona Beaumont talks about OBEM

March 30, 2014 18:36 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Discover why Sheona Beaumont decided to feature in One Born Every Minute, after previously refusing to watch the show. Find out about the role her faith played in the birth & how motherhood has influenced her work as an artist. A heartfelt journey & story shared on Freelance Bristol Mum.

54: AquaNatal

March 25, 2014 18:43 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MB

Discover how one stressful swim at the local swimming pool, inspired Hayleigh Jones to start her own business. Motherhood, business & making life easy - with Freelance Bristol Mum.

53: A look at this weeks news with 'the voice of the turbo'

March 13, 2014 18:42 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MB

Michelle Beazley, the voice of the turbo, for First Great Western - joins me in the studio for a look at some of the stories in this weeks news. We hear about the impact the floods had on the line, the recent death of union leader Bob Crow & women's football.

52: The business of beautiful wrapping

March 09, 2014 20:41 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

A mosey through St Nics Market with Amanda White, as we talk about the inspiration behind Gift Frippery & how being a 'Blue Peter Mum' led her to start her own business.

51: Paper review with David Niven - including sharp elbowed parenting.

March 06, 2014 11:49 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MB

David Niven joins me in the studio for a look at some of the headlines that have made the papers this week. As the former chairman of the British Association of Social Workers, David is a regular media spokesperson on child protection issues & brings his experience to the table when it comes to his take on some of the headlines. We look at sharp elbowed parenting, high waisted nappies, drinking in pregnancy & how there is more than meets the eye with childhood obesity.

50: Woodland walks - a hidden treasure in a city gem

February 27, 2014 20:24 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

'50 Things Engagement Ranger', Nicole Armitage, takes me for a walk through Leigh Woods, as we discover Bristol diamonds, den building workshops & picnics in the woods for Mother's Day.

49: Spring Trends

February 26, 2014 20:49 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MB

Recreate that swishy salon feeling & capture Spring - with the latest podcast on Spring hair & trends. Life is busy in the fast lane of motherhood, so treat yourself to a pile of magazines & a season of Spring trends.

Episode 48: Walking your way to success

February 11, 2014 14:13 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MB

Networking with a difference - namely, netwalking! A heady mix of fresh air & conversation, facilitated by Rosalind Jane Turner. We take to the streets of Bristol, with a group of women & make business connections together.

Episode 47: Motherhood takes stage

February 06, 2014 19:45 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MB

Performance Artist, Liz Council, takes to the stage with her baby & asks 'can we have it all' in motherhood?

Episode 46: A Life time dedication

February 06, 2014 19:08 - 9 minutes - 13 MB

Pauline Leeson, founded Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary in 1982 & has dedicated her life to re-homing & rescuing animals ever since then - taking her first holiday after 20 years! We go behind the scenes at Holly Hedge, meet some of the four legged friends and hear about her commitment to the role.

Episode 45: Your Money Saving Challenge

January 30, 2014 15:57 - 6 minutes - 8.54 MB

The Great British Budget is about to begin! I get the low down on the challenge with fellow Freelance Bristol Mum Ang Tonge, Project Coordinator and Toby Hughes - CEO of Your Wealth, as we tighten our belts for February.

Episode 44: From here to maternity

January 23, 2014 15:32 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MB

It's hard to believe in 2014, that women are still subjected to pregnancy discrimination. It's thought 60,000 women a year lose their jobs due to pregnancy discrimination. Maternity Action tells us how they are campaigning to make difference & remind the Government, there are names behind those numbers.

Episode 43: A winning combination

January 15, 2014 17:17 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MB

A real life guide to one of the ways you can get your business started, looking at the components with Melody Beard and some help from SWIG Finance.

Episode 42: A play cafe with a difference

January 12, 2014 15:49 - 13 minutes - 9.17 MB

South Bristol Mum, Melody Beard, shares how bringing up a toddler this side of the river, proved the inspiration behind opening a Play Cafe with a difference. We chat one Saturday morning in the cafe, as she tells us the nuts & bolts behind it all.

Episode 41: Love Your Space

January 02, 2014 13:29 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MB

Detox your home & declutter your mind after Christmas. Interior designer, Alison Armitage tells how you can create your perfect space at home - even with children!

Episode 40: Christingle

December 23, 2013 19:31 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MB

Nick the Vic gives his insights on being a vicar at Christmas, nearly conducting a service as a lolly pop lady & reminding us of the real meaning of Christmas. With extracts from St Augustine's Church Christingle service.

Episode 39: Panto Time!

December 18, 2013 20:26 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Andy Ford, aka Buttons, in Cinderella at the Bristol Hippodrome - has a chat with Freelance Bristol Mum between performances. He shares the secrets on what makes a panto special, tells us what it's like working with Louie Spence & has advice for the next generation who want to tread the boards.

Episode 38: A Taste of Christmas

December 12, 2013 16:16 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

I join Louise from Baby Bites in the kitchen, as she cooks up a Christmas breakfast & some cheese gougers. While things bubble away on the stove, we share tasty Christmas memories & how to deal with toddlers who will only eat pudding! Guest contributions from junior reporters, Otis & Jemima.

Episode 37: How to guide for party hair

December 05, 2013 09:13 - 8 minutes - 5.59 MB

The principle stylist at Duke & Scarlet, Yazz, shares the secrets on how you can create the perfect party hair!

Episode 36: Christmas fun made easy

November 30, 2013 14:16 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

I catch up with Sharky & George, the Peter Pan's on business - who organise jaw dropping parties. They share the secrets on easy family games to play, to help keeps all ages entertained at Christmas.

Episode 35: Racing Through Life

November 23, 2013 16:50 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Katie Stephens, the manager of Bath racecourse, talks through her childhood days. She tells how hard graft & following her heart, led her to enjoy the work/life balance she has today.

Episode 34: Heartfelt words

November 18, 2013 13:20 - 7 minutes - 5.23 MB

I'm joined in conversation by Bristol poet, Rachel Boast & Poetry By Heart winner, Kaiti Soultana. Together they talk about the experience & differences in poetry recitation and the importance of taking poetry to heart.

Episode 33: A childhood with two mothers

November 13, 2013 20:37 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Yvonne Craig Inskip, was brought up in 1930s London, by two mothers. It was a time when women living together was innocent, so no one asked - but her childhood was explained away by secrets. It wasn't until later in life she confirmed which one was her birth mother & traced her father. Her adult years were spent campaigning for contraception to be widely available with 'Every child a wanted child' and fought as a magistrate for mothers to have 50p an hour for childcare. A maverick and inspira...

Episode 32: A slice of the happy pie

November 10, 2013 15:37 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Robin Hague, Head of Communications from the Happy City, tells me how they can help fellow freelance Bristol mum's in both happiness & productivity.

Episode 31: Vintage Beauty

November 08, 2013 13:34 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

A step back in time & chat to Nicole Burnett, the Founder & Editor in Chef of Pretty Nostalgic - simplistic beauty at it's best.

Episode 30: A tale of many tales

November 04, 2013 11:38 - 8 minutes - 5.63 MB

Amy Tilston, editor of Pregnancy Tales, shares how new friends & conversations during pregnancy, paved the way to giving up teaching & publishing a book.

Episode 29: All the Fun of the Farm

October 31, 2013 20:06 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Tish Jeffery, the brains behind the new play barn at Farrington's, tells me her story - of moving in with her in laws after a year of marriage & how the birth of a new baby, was the beginning of a new business. 20 years on & 4 children later, the farm shop is still going strong & they're opening even more doors for little ones!

Episode 28: Love My Dress

October 29, 2013 05:57 - 11 minutes - 8.03 MB

Annabel Beeforth, founder of the wedding blog, Love My Dress, shares her story about how a love of vintage nostalgia & weddings led to a whole new lifestyle and career.

Episode 27: Bristol Family Arts Trail

October 25, 2013 15:59 - 7 minutes - 4.91 MB

Jess Hellens, explains how your half term headache need be no more! Bristol Family Arts Festival has teamed up with venues across the city, to provide free & paid for events for all. We chat on Brunel's ss Great Britain, with guest contributions from young reporter, Jemima!

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