Podcast appearances and mentions of Ann Summers

Do not adjust your screens! In today's episode of the Prosecco Podcast, Dani Thompson and November Reign turn up the heat, quite literally, as Dani switches on some seductive red lighting to set the mood for a cheeky podcast. Today they're getting stuck into Monogamy, the erotic board game from Ann Summers, and let's just say things get naughty fast! From risqué dares to fantasy role-play scenarios, the game takes them on a wild ride through the world of adult fun and nothing is off-limits. Expect plenty of laughs, a few confessions and more than one moment that'll have you giggling along. Dani Thompson and November Reign aren't shy about sharing their thoughts, and the game gets a firm seal of approval from them both. So pour yourself a glass, get comfy, and enjoy a delightfully naughty half hour in their company, it's flirty, fun, and full of sexy surprises.As a reminder, our podcast is available on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon, and more. Simply search for ‘Lingerie Lowdown The Podcast' to access all our episodes, which are free for everyone to enjoy. Plus, you can now watch the video versions of our latest episodes directly, here on Spotify and our Rumble channel too!For a deeper dive and a complete archive of all our engaging audio podcasts, be sure to visit our podcast on Spotify. Happy listening (or watching), and thank you for being part of this incredible podcast journey with us!

Alriiiiiiiiiiight gang! Here we are again and the end of January is in sight, hallebloodylujah!! This weeks ep features an old skool ‘Le Big Question' and a cracking ‘Justin' in from listeners. We take a walk down memory lane to discuss the Tupperware and Ann Summers parties everyone was having in the 80's and 90's and Angie is slightly delirious towards the end which always makes things interesting! We hope you enjoy it! We love hearing you! You can find the pod on social media platforms just search Finding the Funny podcast and you can find us on Instagram, @ruth_corden and @angecorden, or you can send us an email findingthefunnypodcast@gmail.com

It's official, GK Barry is heading into the jungle and in this episode she tells ALL about her jungle prep from eating insects to bikini shopping. PLUS, Grace reveals her Pride of Britain wardrobe FAIL and spills the tea on her upcoming Wembley live date. The Saving Grace XXX-Mas Special is coming to Wembley OVO Arena on 15th December, and trust us, you don't want to miss this! We're bringing all the festive filth, crazy games, and special guests that'll leave you laughing until you cry (or spill your mulled wine

Sexologist Alexa Andre (@sexwithalexa) is joined by sex educator and non-monogamy content creator Poppy Scarlett (@polyampoppy). In this candid episode, we dive into what we got up to in Barcelona, Poppy's journey through sex chat rooms, and her experiences as an emo kid. Poppy opens up about her sexual awakening, being slut-shamed for the first time at 15, and the creative ways she used to get off as a teen—think stuffed animals, electric toothbrushes, and even a vending machine plastic vibrator!We also discuss her first trip to Ann Summers, how she incorporates sex toys with her partners, and whether she's team frill or team flat (let us know which one you belong to!). We explore genital confidence, her queer awakening, and her polyamorous journey while being in a relationship of 11 years. Poppy shares her experiences with OnlyFans and embraces the term "greedy" because she wants it all and does it all. Plus, we rate our preferences between fingering, oral, and penetration in a fun and honest exchange.

Charlotte's fabulous friend Helen Flanagan joins her this week for a chuffin' good chat about an Ann Summers police woman outfit, attempting sexy selfies and pissing in coffee cups. There's also more of your hilarious stories including an embarrassing poo stain and an eleven year old snooping through one mum's saucy text messages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you looking for a sizzling summer romance to listen to this summer? Well just landed in the RNIB Talking Books Library is ‘Hits Different' by social media influencer, proud cochlear implant wearer and global ambassador for DeafKidz International, pre-loved brand ambassador for eBay, and brand ambassador for Ann Summers, Loreal Paris, Essie and Sky, Tasha Ghouri, who was also the first deaf contestant on Love Island too.   RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with Tasha when she came into the RNIB Talking Books studios to record an exclusive introduction to 'Hits Different' to find out more about her debut sizzling summer romance and to find out what it was like for her taking part in Love Island and whether any of her experiences on Love Island made it into Hits Different. About ‘Hits Different' Based on Tasha's own experiences as a deaf dancer ‘Hits Different' is a sizzling romance with an empowering message of self-love, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Talia Hibbert. Cassie needs a change. She's in a job she hates, dating a guy who couldn't care less about her, and secretly dreaming of making her dance ambitions a reality. But that's all they are, dreams. Because no way could she actually do it . . . right? But then an opportunity to dance on tour with a global superstar presents itself and Cassie decides to give it a shot. Jetting off for a hot summer in Ibiza, her dreams seem closer than ever, and so does real love. Levi, the guy she keeps bumping into, sees and uplifts her in a way no one else ever has. If only Cassie could believe in herself like he does, she might find that life hits different when you learn to love yourself first . . .  To find out more about Tasha, why not join her 1.5 million followers on Instagram @tashaghouri 'Hits Different' by Tasha Ghouri and Lizzie Huxley-Jones published on 6th June 2024 by Bonnier Books is now available to listen to from the RNIB Talking Books Library - https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/independent-living/reading-and-books/talking-books/  (Image shows Tasha, Toby and Toby's guide dog Willow with the Grimaldi building in the background)

Finding courage and growing confidence is all part of the adventure.... It's not an end goal, it's an adventure to be taken and enjoyed... We LOVED chatting to Gayle Tong about her adventure through retail, Ann Summers into growing her own confidence all the way to now, where she helps others by whipping out her big girl pants... A huge thank you to Gayle for her time. After all, what would you say to your younger self? Full show notes further down... This is Ep33 of

This week you are treated to Nuggie Part 4 (will this Dear David ever end?), and the huns jump out their skin. Then Hannah tells us about the ghosts of Castle Howard (where we did our latest Patreon ghost hunt!) and we hear about a medium called Brenda and a possible Ann Summers theme.  We also hear about the poor battle-axe (we're reclaiming the word) Agnes and her trials and tribs with a twat knight who she rejected at Burg Eltz.  Creep of The Week is from Tom - ty hun! CREEPYKID vibes in this one.  We Get Haunted so You Don't Have To - we delve into Tim's sigil (sexyvigil) and curse our enemies... well. one of them for now.  ENJOY HUNS xoxo  P.s. We are on TOUR!!!! BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!  https://linktr.ee/ghosthunspod  JOIN OUR PATREON! EXTRA bonus episodes AND a monthly ghost hunt for just £4.50! Or £6 for AD-FREE EPS and weekly AGONY HUNS! We'll solve your problems huns!  Sign up here: www.patreon.com/GhostHuns

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Tasha Ghouri is a television personality, activist, dancer and model, most recognised for her stint on the 2022 Summer series of Love Island UK, with Tasha being the first deaf person to enter the Villa. Referring to being deaf as her ‘Superpower', Tasha was born deaf - with her parents identifying her disability when she was just 12 months old - and wears a cochlear implant in her right ear. She launched her own podcast ‘Superpowers with Tasha'' in February 2023, which focuses on normalising disabilities and explores what once made her feel like an outcast now being her greatest source of strength and community. Following her exit from Villa and over the last two years, Tasha became the first ever pre-loved brand ambassador for eBay and worked with the likes of brand ambassador for Ann Summers, Loreal Paris, and Essie. In 2021, she was praised for an ASOS campaign where she modelled for ASOS' earrings wearing the implant and became a figurehead in the deaf community. I'm really looking forward to sitting down with Tasha today to talk about her time during the filming of Love Island, but also to explore life after leaving the Villa; whether the Love Island bubble has truly burst and her work to normalise her differences throughout everything that she does. - Tasha's early life- The story behind Tasha's cochlear implant- Tasha reveals her struggle being deaf at school- Why it is essential that schools become accessible- Why Tasha nearly didn't go on Love Island- Tasha shares how accessible the Love Island villa is- Tasha reveals behind the scenes of her first day on Love Island- Tasha's experience with the Love Island psych team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your new favourite girlband are here on today's podcast, and they are ready to give early noughties Destiny's Child a run for their money. Oh, and it's another spicy episode, so not one for sensitive ears, or kids, or your nan. Yasmin is joined by MAFS alumni bride Chanita and current bride Tasha - and they're not the same person apparently…! We get Tasha's perspective on the fall out with Erica, as well as some dinner party insight about how the lack of desserts led Chanita to playing the spoons at the table. Yep, spoons. Again. MAFS and spoons, the love-hate marriage nobody saw coming. We're playing our own version of love/hate week; how does Tasha feel about gravy and reclining a seat on the plane? And what does Chanita have to say about tickling and crocs? There's only one way to find out, and that's by listening to this excellent podcast. MAFS UK is on every Monday to Thursday night at 9pm on E4, you know the drill by now, and we'll be back with you next Thursday night straight after the show for the big debrief! Right, we've got £88 to spend, so we're off to the upstairs bit of Ann Summers ;)

A spontaneous review of the ceremonial weigh-in for the KSI v Tommy Fury boxing event set to take place on Oct 14th with bonus ranting on Instagram influencers and OnlyFans simping. Instagram: @scid.marc Https://linktr.ee/scid.marc

another packed show, as autumn arrives its long sleeve weather. Ann Summers party for men ! Jamie's moaning about his cold, Steve's doing a marathon, and of course theres a Rock a Bye Baby, plus much more

Chatting to Bobby Norris and Stephen Leng this week was Love Island's Ella Barnes who opened up about her split with Mitchel Taylor and whether there was still an Islander whatsapp group. Also on the show was celebrity hairdresser James Johnson who explained how he became a hairdresser and getting his own edit with Ann Summers.

Pardon our lack of intro in this episode but we had to bring you your sex questions answered with Debbie. Enjoy part 2 of our most requested episode! about debbie Debbie was the girl that bought in a book from the library into primary school to teach her friends about sex. The teenager who tore agony aunt pages from magazines and kept them in files for future reference. The student who held Ann Summers parties and held open conversations about sex. She went on to gain my BA (Hons) in Criminology & Sociology - focusing on Sex and Sex Education in Society. Since then she has gone on to complete a Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy (with Distinction). Sex and relationships has always fascinated her. From grown ups embarrassment and awkwardness, to social scripts and pressures and enjoyment for all. She wants to make it easier for you, to have those conversations, to help yourselves and to normalise sex and relationships for all. To improve our understanding, and accept and embrace sex and what that means to us as individuals. GET READY FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH ESSENTIAL CALENDAR! Ready or not, the school year is just around the corner! Drop offs, pick ups, sports, lessons, activities, birthday parties- it's all coming back at once, and you're going to need a way to keep it all straight! With the Essential Calendar Quarterly Calendar Club you'll receive a new calendar every 3 months and get a discounted subscription rate of 10% off. Each calendar is 3 months- at a glance, making sure you don't overbook, or under-book depending on how many extroverts you have in your family. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! SAVE TIME WITH HELLO FRESH With the busy back to school season just around the corner, there has never been a better time to try Hello Fresh. With Hello Fresh, you get everything you need to get dinner on the table delivered directly to your door. You choose the meals from their weekly menu, how many servings you'd like it to be and they do the rest! No more trips to the grocery store, or endless hours of meal planning because you can do that all in one step with Hello Fresh! And if your plans change you can easily skip a week on their user-friendly app. Okayest Moms listeners can get 18 meals free (50% off your first 4 boxes), making the price per serving under $5! To get this deal, just click here and complete your order. 

Our number one most requested episode! Sex educator, Debbie Bere, joins us to talk about sex after kids. about debbie Debbie was the girl that bought in a book from the library into primary school to teach her friends about sex. The teenager who tore agony aunt pages from magazines and kept them in files for future reference. The student who held Ann Summers parties and held open conversations about sex. She went on to gain my BA (Hons) in Criminology & Sociology - focusing on Sex and Sex Education in Society. Since then she has gone on to complete a Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy (with Distinction). Sex and relationships has always fascinated her. From grown ups embarrassment and awkwardness, to social scripts and pressures and enjoyment for all. She wants to make it easier for you, to have those conversations, to help yourselves and to normalise sex and relationships for all. To improve our understanding, and accept and embrace sex and what that means to us as individuals. things we mention Gottman Love Cards GET READY FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH ESSENTIAL CALENDAR! Ready or not, the school year is just around the corner! Drop offs, pick ups, sports, lessons, activities, birthday parties- it's all coming back at once, and you're going to need a way to keep it all straight! With the Essential Calendar Quarterly Calendar Club you'll receive a new calendar every 3 months and get a discounted subscription rate of 10% off. Each calendar is 3 months- at a glance, making sure you don't overbook, or under-book depending on how many extroverts you have in your family. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! SAVE TIME WITH HELLO FRESH With the busy back to school season just around the corner, there has never been a better time to try Hello Fresh. With Hello Fresh, you get everything you need to get dinner on the table delivered directly to your door. You choose the meals from their weekly menu, how many servings you'd like it to be and they do the rest! No more trips to the grocery store, or endless hours of meal planning because you can do that all in one step with Hello Fresh! And if your plans change you can easily skip a week on their user-friendly app. Okayest Moms listeners can get 18 meals free (50% off your first 4 boxes), making the price per serving under $5! To get this deal, just click here and complete your order. 

Join Gull, Paul and Matt as once again they chat (yes he's STILL talking) with the legendary Roy of the Rovers artist, David Sque! From the early days of his career (where he corrects a few things) to the golden Roy years, and what he's currently up to in the last year...it's a joy to chat with him. We cover speedway, Postman Pat and Ann Summers. Just a typical podcast episode really.

A song for a love honey we called Ann Summers due to her working there, she asked me for a birthday card poem and caused me a writer's block which when I tried to explain she cursed me a look of pure disdain , so I wrote this along the lines of a frigid flustering fool that she'd doubtless be serving at the Ann summers shop. Katie looks at all men with indifference and always takes fun from them , Bravo darling it's all we deserve. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-richardson41/message

A song for a love honey we called Ann Summers due to her working there, she asked me for a birthday card poem and caused me a writer's block which when I tried to explain she cursed me a look of pure disdain , so I wrote this along the lines of a frigid flustering fool that she'd doubtless be serving at the Ann summers shop. Katie looks at all men with indifference and always takes fun from them , Bravo darling it's all we deserve. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-richardson41/message

A song for a love honey we called Ann Summers due to her working there, she asked me for a birthday card poem and caused me a writer's block which when I tried to explain she cursed me a look of pure disdain , so I wrote this along the lines of a frigid flustering fool that she'd doubtless be serving at the Ann summers shop. Katie looks at all men with indifference and always takes fun from them , Bravo darling it's all we deserve. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-richardson6/message

A song for a love honey we called Ann Summers due to her working there, she asked me for a birthday card poem and caused me a writer's block which when I tried to explain she cursed me a look of pure disdain , so I wrote this along the lines of a frigid flustering fool that she'd doubtless be serving at the Ann summers shop. Katie looks at all men with indifference and always takes fun from them , Bravo darling it's all we deserve.

A song for a love honey we called Ann Summers due to her working there, she asked me for a birthday card poem and caused me a writer's block which when I tried to explain she cursed me a look of pure disdain , so I wrote this along the lines of a frigid flustering fool that she'd doubtless be serving at the Ann summers shop. Katie looks at all men with indifference and always takes fun from them , Bravo darling it's all we deserve. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ravenheart/message

Welcome back to another exciting episode of our Queen of Pyjamas podcast with our fabulous host, Dolly! In this latest instalment of her series, Dolly deviates from her usual focus on pyjamas and presents a thrilling Top 10 list dedicated to hosiery. As regular members of our website already know, Dolly has a penchant for brands like Marks & Spencer and Ann Summers. However, prepare to be surprised as she unveils her new rankings today. Throughout her journey with Lingerie Lowdown, Dolly has discovered and explored numerous new brands, expanding her horizons and pushing the boundaries of her hosiery expertise. Join us today to uncover the ultimate revelation: which hosiery brand claims the coveted number one spot on Dolly's list. Get ready for a delightful exploration into the world of hosiery with our fabulous host, Dolly.instagram.com/baddollyuk/- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Join our website: www.lingerielowdown.com/joinWe INSPIRE you, no matter of your age, gender, body shape, size or ethnicity to look good and feel great. We DELIGHT you with informative video reviews filmed direct from our presenters homes. We INFORM you to brands that you may not of tried before, show how to style these products in ways that you may not have tried.Whether you're a loved one looking to treat their partner or an individual looking for inspiration to feel sexy in your lingerie and to empower yourself to know it's OK to do so, we have you covered – or uncovered!Support the showJoin us every Wednesday and Saturday for double the excitement as we release new podcast episodes that are sure to keep you hooked! Plus, now you have the option to enjoy an even more immersive experience by watching the video podcast exclusively on our website or Rumble channel.As your impartial consumer champion, we've been reviewing lingerie, hosiery, and more for over 8 years! With over 10,000 full-length video reviews from 750+ brands exclusively available on our website, we're the ultimate source for honest insights. Join our website: www.lingerielowdown.com/join- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Watch the podcasts on our Rumble channel :Rumble : rumble.com/c/LingerieLowdownCheck out our product previews on YouTube :Main channel : youtube.com/c/LingerieLowdownAge restricted channel : youtube.com/c/LingerieLowdownDigestFollow us on social media :Instagram : instagram.com/lingerie.lowdownTwitter : twitter.com/LingerieLowdown

A song for a love honey we called Ann Summers due to her working there, she asked me for a birthday card poem and caused me a writer's block which when I tried to explain she cursed me a look of pure disdain , so I wrote this along the lines of a frigid flustering fool that she'd doubtless be serving at the Ann summers shop. Katie looks at all men with indifference and always takes fun from them , Bravo darling it's all we deserve. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-richardson5/message

As everyone loves the GAWN! list so much we have caved in to public pressure and decided to focus on paying heartfelt tributes to the dearly departed, both recent and in history.

Are you looking to get ambassadors involved with your brand? Tune in to this episode to see how one of the biggest nail care companies does this. This week, we're back with another podcast episode all about using brand ambassadors to grow your brand. In this episode, Olivia sits down with Jodie Cruttenden who is Global Brand Ambassador Manager for The GelBottle, a leading brand in the nail care industry. Jodie has worked on campaigns with a range of well-known names including Maura Higgins and Megan Barton-Hanson. With a collective social media following of over 1 million people, the reach of The GelBottle is huge and the brand's ambassador scheme has helped to grow and connect this following further. This episode covers: Brand ambassadors Working with influencers Untraditional routes into marketing Working for a huge company, including Ann Summers and The GelBottle Local marketing Growing an online community Influencer programmes Marketing and taboo topics This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to implement a brand ambassador scheme to help grow a community for their brand and a huge thanks to Jodie for joining us on this episode. If you're new around here, make sure you're following Girls in Marketing on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/girls-in-marketing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsinmarketing/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlsinmarketingg

Matthew Bannister on Jacqueline Gold CBE – the businesswoman who turned Ann Summers from a couple of seedy sex shops into a multi-million pound high street success. Lance Reddick, the American actor best known for playing Cedric Daniels in The Wire. Traute Lafrenz, the last known survivor of the White Rose Group that actively resisted the Nazis in Germany during the second world war. Lynn Seymour, one of the greatest dramatic ballerinas of the twentieth century. Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies Interviewed guest: Kevin O'Hare Interviewed guest: Charlotte Hardie Interviewed guest: Dr. Renee Meyer Interviewed guest: Helen O'Hara Archive clips used: Desert Island Discs, Jacqueline Gold, BBC Radio 4, 02/11/2018; Woman's Hour, BBC Radio 4, 18/04/2017; Off Camera Show, Sam Jones interviews Lance Reddick, YouTube, uploaded 04/11/2019; In Town Today, Michael Smee interviews Lynn Seymour, BBC Television 27/02/1975; The Wire _Season 1, HBO Films, uploaded to YouTube 25/02/2011;

This episode pays tribute to Jacqueline Gold, a woman who sat at the helm of Ann Summers all her working life. She single-handedly changed the face of the sex toy industry, removing shame and pioneering the iconic rampant rabbit. Anna and Polly only spoke to Jacqueline last year before she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. She sadly passed away last week and the girls wanted to take a moment to hold onto her words.

Jacqueline Gold CBE, Chief Executive of Ann Summers, made it her life mission to empower women both in the boardroom but also in the bedroom, and unashamedly too. She tackled taboos, redefined an entire industry and made a lasting impact on the next generation of women in business.  As Jacqueline once said, “As women, we should boldly lift our heads above the parapet and celebrate our own successes”.  Jacqueline's Conversation of Inspiration is one that Holly was truly honoured to hear in 2020, and is one she will hold close forevermore.  In honour of the incredible life of Jacqueline we are sharing this special podcast episode to remember and celebrate her strength, resilience, courage, and a legacy that will never be forgotten. 

Have you ever been in need of a safe space to share your most personal questions or concerns as a woman and just not known where to turn? If so, it's an experience shared by many — especially the 2.5 million people who've joined Peanut; the groundbreaking app set up by Michelle Kennedy to ensure that no woman ever has to navigate womanhood alone.  Whether it's to connect, form friendships or just to have really open conversations with other women about the complicated areas of fertility, menopause and motherhood to name a few, Peanut is a platform that's enabled positive progress for many.  Michelle talks to Holly about the ignition of her business idea following a successful career in the dating industry at Badoo and Bumble, navigating the world of tech as a female, and how she believes each of us has a responsibility to change the dialogue around the challenges that occur, for future generations. Dubbed ‘the village for the digital age', Peanut is a powerful force and one that is breaking down the modern taboos around womanhood, whichever stage of life we are at. Listen to find out how to join the movement, too… If you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll love Holly's Conversation of Inspiration with Jacqueline Gold CBE, CEO of Ann Summers.  Plus for more unfiltered insight, subscribe to Holly's weekly newsletters on our website, where she shares small business inspiration of all kinds, exclusive nuggets of wisdom from her and her guests, plus offers, creative ideas and topical, 'ungoogleable' business advice. 

Hear from 3 incredibly successful entrepreneurs about their top 5 lessons for today's young people. There are tons of challenges facing young people today when they enter the world of work, but they lack the skills, resources and inspiration to overcome them. In this episode, we hear from four incredibly successful entrepreneurs about their top 5 lessons for today's young people. Young people today are faced with mounting challenges when they enter the world of work but they lack the skills, resources and inspiration to overcome these hurdles. That's where My Duvet Flip comes in. These special guests are sharing lessons they've had to learn the hard way in the name of helping you get excited to leap out of bed and flip the duvet in the morning.This episode we've got:

In 2013 Sian Lord was on holiday with her best friend in NYC. She made a decision to walk one way rather than the other, which changed her life forever. Sian was hit by a taxi whilst walking on the pavement which severed her leg and left her to navigate a new life as an amputee. Realising that things like this can happen to anyone, even when you don't think they will, inspired Sian to inspire others to understand what makes them happy. One body, one life is Sian's mantra.Don't forget to share your takeaways and tag us on social media: @anythingispossiblebrand @iamhollymooreeventsEpisode 3: Holly is joined by body positivity model and motivational speaker Sian Lord. Holly met Sian through her relationship with Ann Summers, as Sian is a model for their campaigns. Sian tells the story of the person she was before and after she lost her leg. She talks through the mental adjustment, her career and how she now inspires schools with her story. She tells Holly how she worried about whether she would become a Mum. She also talks about more recently being body shamed in the most horrendous way. This is a story that will make you feel grateful and inspired all at the same time.Sian Lord is a model and motivational speaker. She says "I would have never thought my life would be like this today and not have a career in fashion but my life experiences have taught me so much, so much so I HAVE to help others live the life they want."

A fascinating, vulnerable and inspirational conversation with Jacqueline Gold CBE, Executive Chair of Ann Summers. With female empowerment at the core of everything she does, Jacqueline has skyrocketed the brand, become one of the UK's richest women and faced life-changing personal challenges – a true ambassador for the mantra: ‘Anything is Possible'   Don't forget to share your takeaways and tag us on social media: @anythingispossiblebrand @iamhollymooreevents   Show notes: Episode one: We hear the story of scaling Ann Summers with true purpose: from breaking into a male-dominated industry, challenging the stereotypes and pandemic pivots.  And most importantly, Jacqueline shares her personal story, which has included life-changing obstacles she's dealt with through optimism, determination and true awe-inspiring grace.     We learn from Jacqueline about the incredible work she does to empower women in the bedroom, including inclusivity and raising awareness around what every woman needs to enjoy their sex life.  Through her own personal journey with breast cancer, Jacqueline has created a platform which allows women to understand their bodies and how different things including cancer treatment can have an impact on their sexual wellbeing, and has created products and understanding to fully support women no matter their situation.   The episode also sees Jacqueline share the heart-breaking story of losing her baby boy Alfie at just 8-months, following an emotional journey with IVF.   Empowering women in business is also incredibly important to Jacqueline, which led to create ‘WoW' – Women on Wednesdays - #WOW offers a place for women to network and celebrate each other's successes, whilst gaining support and advice to grow their businesses.   Jacqueline talks through challenging moments which have shaped her, the way she sees empowerment and the ways she continues to inspire others – a must-listen episode.     This episode's guest Jacqueline Gold CBE – Biography: Jacqueline Gold CBE is Executive Chair of Ann Summers, renowned for managing a business run by women, for women.  Jacqueline is an activist for women in business, championing female entrepreneurs and, through sharing her own experiences, aims to better the working environment for women. Her attitude towards female empowerment and gender equality inspires countless generations of women to pursue their dreams and celebrate their successes, not least her daughter Scarlett. After starting her career aged 21, Jacqueline has made Ann Summers the profitable success it is today through hard work, determination and a belief in a concept that had never been seen before. With no formal business training, Jacqueline ascribes her success to understanding women, good instincts and always listening to her customer. It was this business intuition and knowledge of the female customer that helped Jacqueline come up with the Ann Summers Party Plan idea, adapting the idea of ‘at home' parties to bring sex toys and lingerie to women in a new environment. Jacqueline's proposal was initially met with resistance but her idea was proven an instant success with hundreds of women keen to become party organisers and even more wanting to attend parties themselves. This was the first step in developing the reimagined Ann Summers we know and love today, changing the sex lives of men and women in the UK forever. Jacqueline's career journey hasn't always been plain-sailing, with some difficult challenges along the way including one extremely frightening moment when she received a bullet in the post after setting out to bring sex to the high street. However, unperturbed, Jacqueline persevered and has achieved unparalleled success with Ann Summers.   Support Breast Cancer Now: www.breastcancernow.org/   Useful links & social platforms: www.jacquelinegold.com/ www.annsummers.com/ The meditation centre mentioned by Jacqueline: www.londonmeditationcentre.com/ ‘Why Meditate' book by Jillian Lavender Connect with Vanessa Gold , CEO of Ann Summers (Jacqueline's sister) uk.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-gold-b95537b7     More from Anything Is Possible: www.instagram.com/anythingispossiblebrand/ www.anythingispossiblebrand.co.uk/ Tik Tok: anythingispossiblebrand   Follow Holly Moore: www.instagram.com/iamhollymooreevents/ www.linkedin.com/in/makeeventshollymoore/ www.twitter.com/hollymoore   More from Make Events: www.instagram.com/makeeventsltd/ www.makeevents.co.uk www.hmevents.co.uk

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The orgasm gap is real and Anna and Polly are here to bridge it with an Ann Summers dildo. Jacqueline Gold, CEO of the multi-million pound sex emporium speaks up about finding the right sex toy and centring female pleasure in a world that's historically focused on the penis. They talk sex after trauma, wielding your sexual power in the bedroom and boardroom and the first ever dildo to land in Ann Summers stores in the 70s. It's called ‘The Hermit' and it's a world away from the rampant rabbit. This episode well and truly hits the G-spot. Original music by Matt J Brown at WeAreOK.com

If you've ever been to the UK or Ireland, you've probably walked past an Ann Summers store and felt intrigued to step inside. Specialising in sex toys and lingerie, and with over 140 brick-and-mortar stores, Ann Summers is undoubtedly one of the most popular sex toy brands globally. The CEO of Ann Summers, Jacqueline Gold CBE, joins me this week to discuss her journey to success and how she became one of Britain's wealthiest women. Following a childhood of neglect and sexual abuse, Jacqueline is on a mission to empower and inspire women from all walks of life to pursue their dreams and challenge the status quo. Discover how Jacqueline turned her childhood trauma into her superpower, and how she helped Ann Summers dominate the sex toy industry for decades.   Discussion points 04:36 Jacqueline's childhood 06:13 Jacqueline's relationship with her parents 12:30 Why she kept her abuse a secret 14:20 Coping mechanisms 17:07 Forgiveness 20:24 Recurring thoughts about her abuse 21:33 Jacqueline's first part-time job 25:56 Sex toys 30:00 Ingredients for a successful business person 35:25 Jacqueline's first store 39:53 Creating a welcoming environment 42:25 Selling online 45:40 Innovation within the market 49:35 Giving up 51:10 Jacqueline's purpose Show Sponsors: Smartkas: Providing food security as a service Najahi Events: The UAE's leading event promotor   Socials: Spencer Lodge https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV   Jacqueline Gold CBE https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinegoldcbe/?hl=en https://jacquelinegold.com/ https://twitter.com/Jacqueline_Gold?s=20

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Tal Rotman is the VP Global Partnerships and Alliances at Namogoo, a digital journey continuity software. They use the customer journey to gather data to give customers unique experiences with personalisation and promotions. Namogoo have seen success stories with the likes of M&S, Kurt Geiger, Argos and Ann Summers. In this week's episode, Tal shares his honest opinions on discounts, how brands can get out of the discount addiction rut, how to offer the right incentive at the right time and the future of personalisation.  Find out when offering discounts is a bad decision, how to use buyer intent to offer personalisation and the sweet spot when it comes to discounts (if there is one?!).  Don't ruin your brand with too many or not enough discounts. Use the power of machine learning to do the hard work for you. 

This week's episode is an oldie but a goodie because sadly James and Gemma have both been struck ill :( We should be back next week with new content, but until then, please enjoy this EXTREMELY funny episode which we recorded back in 2020, before COVID (I know, there was a time, believe me) and when there was 3 of us.  This is up there with our funniest episodes. Andy insta-stalks, Gemma talks about Watersports and James applies for jobs in Victoria Secret and Ann Summers. Find out what happens when Gemma gives James a hypothetical to which his dad will probably disown him (Sorry Mr Stafford, James made Andy and I say the things we did....).  The Salty Tadpoles come out in full force to answer this week's "STI - Question of the Week". And boy did we have some laughs with them.  I bet you are wondering, what does 'Brown Tears' have to do with any of that? Well, you'll just have to listen to find out. :p  Follow Talking Codswallop on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @CodswallopPod (DO YOU KNOW WE ARE ON YOUTUBE TOO?!). 

Do you want to know how to make the impossible possible? Jacqueline Gold CBE, Chief Executive of Gold Group International, Ann Summers and Knickerbox, is a living, breathing example of an entrepreneur who achieved just that. In her early twenties, Jacqueline set off on her business adventure to revolutionise the way women view, feel and talk about sex, and since then, has disrupted the entire industry.  This week's Lightbulb Moment is taken from Holly's conversation with Jacqueline, where she shares how she unexpectedly coined the idea for her Ann Summers parties, and the barriers she had to overcome for her groundbreaking idea to be taken seriously by a business world of greying men.  Recalling how her career too began in a completely different way to what she had imagined, Holly explains her theory of why brands that understand their customer and what they fundamentally need, have the power to change the world even when nobody else can see it just yet.  This is a lesson from Holly in why you should trust the process, your gut and the universe, to achieve your dreams…  Listen to Jacqueline Gold's episode here.  Enjoying listening to these unfiltered chats? It's worth following Holly Tucker MBE and Holly & Co on Instagram, and subscribing to our weekly newsletter on our website, where Holly downloads her thoughts, and exclusively shares small business finds and topical, 'ungoogleable' business advice.

In today's episode, we got an insight into how David Gold started his very first business, started Ann Summers and then went on to own West Ham Football Club.Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as considering the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Du positif, de la bonne humeur, c'est ce qu'on veut dans nos divertissements actuellement. Good Vibrations ou Brief Encounters en VO, ne date pas d'hier mais de 2016, malgré ses quelques années, la comédie n'a rien à envier à des séries actuelles. Six épisodes qui s'avalent tous seuls, un casting 5 étoiles, de l'humour britannique et un véritable sourire aux lèvres pour Good Vibrations. Oriane Messina et Fay Rusling sont derrière ce projet qui est librement inspiré des mémoires de Jacqueline Gold qui a travaillé chez Ann Summers. L'histoire se déroule en 1982 et suit quatre femmes de profils différents qui vont devenir la première génération des hôtesses Ann Summers, la ligne de lingerie et de sex toys. Diffusée sur ITV à l'époque, grâce à arte.tv retrouvez cette petite pépite 100% british. Penelope Wilton (After Life), Sophie Rundle (Peaky Blinders), Angela Griffin (Harlots) et Sharon Rooney (Finding Alice) forment le quatuor principal. De la bonne musique des 80s doublée de couleurs criardes, c'est parti pour un tour. https://youtu.be/gK37cuSxXgc Vous ne connaissez pas les réunions Ann Summers ? C'est normal, on n'est pas anglais. Mais imaginez des réunions tupperwares mais au lieu d'avoir des produits communs de la vie quotidienne, vous vendiez de la lingerie ou des accessoires pour pimenter votre vie sexuelle ? C'était ça dans les années 80. Entre leurs histoires de cœur pas évidentes, leur désir d'émancipation identitaire et sexuelle, ces quatre femmes à des phases différentes de leurs vies vont réussir à se retrouver autour de ces réunions. L'héroïne du quatuor est quand même Steph (Sophie Rundle), une jeune femme de ménage qui travaille pour une famille de bouchers assez aisée. La série se lance quand son mari ouvrier se fait licencier… [bs_show url="brief-encounters"] L'avantage avec Good Vibrations, c'est qu'on sait plus ou moins à quoi s'attendre en lançant la série. C'est d'ailleurs malencontreux qu'elle n'ait duré qu'une saison malgré des critiques largement positives. En tout cas, vous avez l'occasion de la rattraper sur arte.tv.

Lucy Toone (TOMM Jewellery) speaks to Ted Lawlor about why it can be good to be an outsider at school, how to build a brand that celebs love, how her company almost ended when it got hacked and so much more. Guest Links TOMM Website: https://tommjewellery.com/ IOTK Links IOTK Website: https://www.ifonlytheyknewuk.com/ IOTK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifonly.theyknew/ Get your IOTK clothing: https://www.instagram.com/iotkclub The Manifestation Journal: https://www.manifestationjournal.co.uk/ People mentioned in this podcast include Gary Vaynerchuk (Vee), Grace Beverley, Camilla Ainsworth, Ann Summers & others.

I am honoured to welcome Jacqueline Gold, CEO of Ann Summers to the podcast. She talks to me about how at the age of 21 she revolutionised the Ann Summers brand to sell lingerie and sex toys to women and the challenges that came with that including receiving a bullet in the post! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robin J. is an influencer, on-air expert, digital content creator and podcast host of F**K Girl Confessions. Today, Robin stops by the studio to teach me how to date. Before, we dive in to what makes a successful dater we speak about Robin's life as an influencer. She amasses 100k followers and is flown around the world to create content in the nicest hotels, quirkiest bars, in the coolest clothes with the biggest brands. She has collaborated with Vogue, McDonalds, Ann Summers, HM, L'Oreal and Sailor Jerry. We speak about her parents, a neuroscientist and HR Professional, and their take on her unconventional and successful career path. We also get a behind the curtain view of the lowlights of this job. Robin then speaks about all things DATING. She dives deep into what makes people universally attractive and her best first date story. She shares an insight into her own dating life pulling from some hilarious anecdotes. She then drops a lesson on how we should be using Tinder, Hinge, Bumble and other dating apps - and - if we should be using them at all.. Lastly, she pulls up my TINDER profile and critiques it live ON AIR - thanks Robin! What an episode!: If you want more an insight in to all things dating, you can find Robin's podcast "F**K Girl Confessions" here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Jji22VMtX4FjqUqn304Gh?si=tLBOupiaSiutLuS-EPj8HA&nd=1 You can find Robin and her "cocktales" series here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withrobinj/?hl=en You can find me: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/?hl=en ------ Fuel my podcast and buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd SPONSORS: Young and Lazy – https://www.instagram.com/youngandlazy_/ Young Entrepreneurs Network - https://www.instagram.com/yenetworking/

Episode Notes I chat to Maddy Hope about being an animator. We discuss her love of The Simpsons, frogs ( are they in?), Over the Garden Wall, and Peanuts. Maddy Hope is an Illustrator Animator currently based in London. Her work predominantly focuses on character design, bold colours and drawing. She has a playful quirky style and enjoys working in varying styles from hand-drawn to digital. For the last year, She has been freelancing with various design studios creating illustrations and animations for brands such as Headspace, Netflix, Venus Gillette, Coinbase, Camden Hells, Ann Summers and the V&A museum.  You can find Maddy here: https://maddyhope.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/maddyhopedraws/ Please subscribe and leave a review! Support Graphic Novel List by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/see-through-panel Find out more at https://see-through-panel.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-8a93af for 40% off for 4 months, and support Graphic Novel List.

Matt is a digital marketing consultant, who after several years of working in-house for big brands like Jack Wills and Ann Summers, now runs his own consulting business - Grasshopper Web Consulting and is helping businesses to grow their sales and loyal customer bases every day.   In this episode, Matt highlights the importance of building strong relationships with your customers and how this can keep them coming back to your business time and time again. He gives some great tips on how to improve your customers' loyalty, how to optimise your online store to keep visitors hooked, as well as sharing how nurturing your customers can make you stand out in a competitive market.  So join us on the podcast to find out exactly what you can start doing to increase the lifetime value of your customers, how to use social media and other tools to build a bridge between you and your customers and how these strategies can boost your business!

Jacqueline Gold CBE is the CEO of Ann Summers, Vice-President of The Children's Trust and one of the UK's most successful businesswomen. She sits down in her home with Rachel and Alice and opens up about her parent's divorce, surviving sexual abuse and turning her trauma into a positive by empowering women in both the bedroom and the boardroom.Get The Times free for a month: thetimes.co.uk/pastimperfectNSPCC: www.nspcc.org.ukThe Survivors Trust: www.thesurvivorstrust.orgCruse Bereavement Care: www.cruse.org.ukProducer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacqueline Gold CBE is the chief executive of Ann Summers and estimated to be the UK's 16th richest woman. She talks to Cherry Healey and Anniki Sommerville about the sex toy made famous by Sex in the City, how she turned the chain around to make it more welcoming for women, and her experience of sex and body image after cancer.This episode is kindly sponsored by Mooncup, the original silicone reusable menstrual cup. Go to mooncup.co.uk and use the code HOTBED to get 10% off until the end of June 2020. Recorded at Soho Radio. Produced by Alex Graham. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Director Mandie Fletcher discusses the challenges of taking Joanna Lumley, Jennifer Saunders and Absolutely Fabulous from the small to the big screen.Comedian Phill Jupitus remembers Gordon Murray, the creator and puppeteer of the Trumpton series of children's TV animations - Camberwick Green, Trumpton and Chigley - whose death was announced today.Matthew Sweet celebrates the 100th birthday of Olivia de Havilland, one of last great stars of Hollywood's golden era, whose films include Gone with The Wind and The Heiress. Penelope Wilton and Sophie Rundel star in a new six-part comedy-drama, Brief Encounters. Set in Sheffield in 1982 - and loosely based on the memoir of the CEO of Ann Summers, Jacqueline Gold - the story centres on the lives of four women whose lives are turned around when they start running parties selling exotic lingerie. Julia Raeside reviews.As arts organisations around the country begin assessing how the vote to leave the EU might affect their funding and freedom of movement for artists, Darren Henley, chief executive of Arts Council England, discusses what he calls the 'dividends' of a healthy cultural scene for wider society. Presenter Samira Ahmed Producer Jerome Weatherald.