Podcast appearances and mentions of louise oliver

Ever feel guilty for stepping away from work — even when you really need it? You're not alone.In this episode, Whitney sits down with Louise Oliver, founder of Peritus PR, to talk about what it really looks like to take a break as a business owner and why it's so dang hard. From the awkward re-entry after time off to the mind games we play with ourselves about worth and productivity, this conversation gets real about the emotional rollercoaster behind the scenes.Louise shares what she's learned since launching her own agency, how her leadership style has evolved, and the major mindset shifts that come with learning to actually delegate. Whitney and Louise also dig into what it means to build a sustainable culture, trust your team, and find your identity beyond your job title.If you've ever wrestled with burnout, boundaries, or the constant pressure to “do more,” this one's for you.--------Louise on Instagram Peritus PR on Instagram Peritus PR on LinkedinPeritus PR WebsiteWhitney on Instagram Whitney on LinkedinTrue Story PR Website

Send me a message, how did you enjoy the show?Breathing is the foundation of life, yet many athletes overlook its impact on performance, recovery, and longevity. In this episode, we sit down with breathing expert Dr Louise Oliver to explore how female triathletes—especially older women—can optimise their breathing to enhance stamina, reduce fatigue, and improve overall well-being. We discuss common breathing mistakes, techniques for better oxygen efficiency, and strategies to manage stress and recovery. Whether you're training for your next triathlon or looking to boost your daily well-being, this conversation will give you practical tools to improved breathing and perform better.

This one is going to be hard for most agency owners to hear, but you need to take a sabbatical — or a vacation or any amount of time off where you completely unplug from the agency. No Slack, no email, no phone calls. Nothing. Most of you just got really uncomfortable reading that statement, but it's absolutely necessary if you want your agency to grow. In fact, not taking time off could be stifling agency growth more than you realize. Every time you jump into a meeting with a client that your project manager or AE could be taking, or you need to sign off on a minor thing that your leadership team could handle, you're making it harder for your team — and your agency — to grow. Louise Oliver is going to share her story of how she was exactly like many of you, stressing over her maternity leave and avoiding deleting work apps off of her devices. And then she did it. She realized how much that time off helped her and her agency grow exponentially. So, tune in and take the sabbatical. A big thank you to our podcast's presenting sponsor, White Label IQ. They're an amazing resource for agencies who want to outsource their design, dev, or PPC work at wholesale prices. Check out their special offer (10 free hours!) for podcast listeners here. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Don't be an agency owner who can't imagine being involved in everything Taking time off completely unplugged shows your team they trust you The importance of having a strong leadership team to back you up The stages of grief of unplugging during a sabbatical The day and night difference Louise experienced after returning to work Taking a sabbatical will give you the freedom to finally do the work you want to be doing Letting your leadership put out fires while you're away is the key to their growth How stepping aside can help your team find weak spots in systems and processes If a sabbatical or vacation feels impossible, that's a good sign to look at how your team is structured How taking time off can help you on a personal level outside of the agency

Balancing personal life and work can be tough for business owners. In this episode, we explore how leaders can step back, let their teams step up, and find clarity along the way. Louise Oliver, president of Peritus PR, shares her story of how stepping away from her role led to unexpected growth for her team. Louise opens up about the doubts she had before her recent maternity leave and how completely disconnecting from work for three months—no emails, no check-ins—was both scary and freeing. During that time, her team found new ways to work together, leaning on each other and building stronger connections. "I realized I had been robbing them of an opportunity to forge their own bond and trust one another in the trenches," Louise says. She talks about the lessons she learned by letting go and how embracing her "irrelevance" as a leader helped her team thrive. Louise shares some surprising benefits of stepping back and offers practical advice for other leaders ready to do the same. Key Takeaways Business owners should embrace the challenge of disconnecting fully, trusting their teams to manage and grow in their absence. Taking a real leave, whether for personal reasons or a sabbatical, can be transformational for both the individual leader and the organization. Fully stepping away can reveal new strengths within a team and foster unexpected collaboration and efficiency. Leaders need to trust in their team's capabilities and empower them to make decisions independently. Personal growth and organizational development often occur when leaders allow themselves to be "irrelevant" in day-to-day operations. About the Guest Louise Oliver is the president and founder of Peritus PR, one of Alabama's most respected communications firms, known for its innovative approach to public relations and advocacy. Louise has led Peritus PR to become a trusted partner for clients when the stakes are high. Her leadership is driven by a vision to build a firm that transcends traditional agency norms and outlives its founders, fostering a work culture that values purpose over burnout. Louise's career journey is marked by several unique milestones, including lessons learned from running an Alabama-based company from Italy, culture-building in an industry notorious for burnout, and charting a new path as a young small-business owner dedicated to playing well in the sandbox. Her greatest passion is empowering her team to use their gifts to move Alabama forward. Outside of work, she is a proud mother of three under five—two boys and a baby girl—is married to a former U.S. Air Force dentist and resides in Mobile, Alabama. About the Host Abbie Fink is president of HMA Public Relations in Phoenix, Arizona and a founding member of PRGN. Her marketing communications background includes skills in media relations, digital communications, social media strategies, special event management, crisis communications, community relations, issues management, and marketing promotions for both the private and public sectors, including such industries as healthcare, financial services, professional services, government affairs and tribal affairs, as well as not-for-profit organizations. PRGN Presents is brought to you by Public Relations Global Network, the world's local public relations agency. Our executive producer is

In this episode Kate is joined by Louise Oliver, a Certified Financial Planner, to discuss the recent budget announcement and how it will affect divorcing couples at different stages of the process.About the episode:Kate and Louise start by summarising the main headlines from the announcement. Then they go on to explore in detail how CGT, increased stamp duty on 2nd homes, tax on the sale of businesses, increased VAT on private schools and changes to the rules on inheriting pensions affect divorcing couples and their children. They finish off by giving tips on how to manage the anxiety that comes with financial changes by seeking timely advice as well as having important conversations about these changes at every stage of the divorce process. About our guest:Louise Oliver is a Certified Financial Planner with over 30 years of experience. She's often a go-to expert for commentary for the National and local media. Louise is also a member of Resolution, a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues involving the breakdown of your marriage in a constructive way.More resources:Get in touch with amicable for information on the legal, financial and children aspects of separation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert through the amicable website.#Finances 

This is a fascinating conversation and I urge you to listen to it. Do you snore? Do you sleep with your mouth open? Well, if you do, this may have a negative impact on quite a few of your menopause symptoms. Dr. Louise Oliver discusses the critical role of breathing in overall health, particularly during menopause. She shares her personal journey from being a GP to becoming a functional breathing expert after experiencing sleep issues related to her breathing patterns. We talk about the impact of breathing on sleep quality, the detoxification processes in the body and brain, and practical tips for improving breathing efficiency. Thanks to our sponsors https://www.madeforlifeorganics.com/ Made For Life Organics - one of the most authentic skin-care brands that I have come across. They are true organic skin care products, hand-blended in Cornwall, with a unique mix of botanical ingredients combining science with nature. Go to https://www.madeforlifeorganics.com/ they are giving our community 20% off with MENO20.Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro.03:20 Peri-menopause snoring impacted sleep.07:32 Snoring disrupts sleep; affects body's repair processes.14:42 Diaphragm aids lymphatic movement; nasal breathing helps.19:15 Women are upper chest breathers.21:54 Snoring or mouth breathing indicates inefficient breathing.28:06 Correct tongue position improves airway and mindfulness.31:49 Tongue exercise lifts chin, strengthens tongue muscles.37:47 Use Myotape to manage over breathing effectively.43:22 Link menopause sleep issues with obstructive sleep apnea.48:56 Release tension through mindful breathing.Connect with us:For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub Dr Louise Oliver is a GP, Functional Breathing Practitioner & Therapeutic Life Coach.Website: https://www.drlouiseolivertherapeuticlifecoaching.com/The mouth tape Louise mentions is https://oxygenadvantage.com/store/ with the code LOUISEOLIVER5 you get 5% off.How to assess if you are breathing efficiently video is here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZINIm_SVvMBreathing info for children: https://www.drlouiseolivertherapeuticlifecoaching.com/post/child-development-and-nasal-breathing

The Power of Better Breathing Today's conversation is vital as we explore the power of nasal breathing, particularly for children and menopausal women. I'm joined by Charlotte Marsh, a Pilates teacher, Buteyko Breathing coach, and author of the Susie Sloth Pilates Activity Book for Children, and Dr. Louise Oliver, a GP, Functional Breathing Practitioner, and Therapeutic Life Coach. This is a fascinating and informative discussion, and I would love to hear your feedback! Notes  Dr Louise Olivers Website and Blog https://www.drlouiseolivertherapeuticlifecoaching.com/ Charlotte Marsh The benefits of Better Breathing https://www.benefitsofbetterbreathing.co.uk/contact    

In this week's bonus episode we are joined by Zoë Bullock and Louise Oliver who are currently performing their show Gracie and the Start of the End of the World (Again) at the Assembly Roxy Outside.    They chatted to us about everything from:   What makes a good collaboration. How there show came about.  Their earliest creative influences.  Jelly Fish Facts. Mental health and much more. Links: Gracie and the Start of the end of the world tickets: https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/592-gracie-and-the-start-of-the-end-of-the-world-again Persistent and Nasty:  https://www.persistentandnasty.co.uk Bar Italia Films: https://www.mslouiseoliver.com      

Do you snore at night? GP, functional breathing practitioner, and therapeutic life coach Dr Louise Oliver shares how we can ensure we're breathing efficiently to keep us as healthy as possible during menopause and beyond.Liz and Louise discuss menopausal snoring, how changing our breathing in the day can help us at night, and whether mouth taping works.The episode also covers managing and understanding air hunger, how our hormones may be impacting our breathing, and simple exercises we can use to self-soothe.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Dr Louise Oliver on InstagramVisit Dr Louise Oliver's websitePre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate this special occasion, we're taking a trip down memory lane and bringing you the absolute best bits from our most impactful and insightful episodes. Tune in as we delve into various topics including the emotional journey, co-parenting and children, and finances on divorce. We'll touch on finding your inner strength, co-parenting with grace, rebuilding your life, and embracing personal growth. Our guests will share their expertise, stories, and advice, creating a space for understanding and support.About the guests (In order of appearance):Jessica Fostekew: comedian, actor and writerIn 2019, Jess was nominated for The Dave Edinburgh Comedy Award ‘Best Show' for her show Wench. She's the co-writer and co-star of the forthcoming Sky special 'Real Friends' and her series 'Sturdy Girl Club' is now on BBC Sounds. Ed Bassett: well-being entrepreneur, Dad, and rugby fanFather of two, Ed is involved in several not-for-profit companies, an Ambassador for Staffordshire, a start-up mentor and a passionate believer in finding your voice and speaking your truth.The Midlife Mentors, Claire and James DavisClaire and James Davis are the husband-and-wife team behind the multi-award-winning well-being company 38 Degrees North and the thriving midlife coaching business, The Midlife Mentors. Dr Angharad Rudkin: clinical psychologist Dr Angharad Rudkin a clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience of working with children and families to discuss divorce from the perspective of children.  Marcie Shaoul: Director of The Co-Parent WayMarcie is the Director of The Co-Parent Way, the UK's only Co-Parent Coaching Practice. She is responsible for developing a unique coaching methodology that enables parents to co-parent together effectively after separation.Christina McGhee: internationally recognised divorce parenting expertWith over 25 years of experience, Christina has been featured across television, radio and podcasts including The Times, Channel 4 and the BBC.Louise Oliver: financial plannerLouise has worked in the financial services sector for over 30 years and is a Certified Financial Planner and a Chartered Wealth Manager.Daniel Copley: consumer expert at ZooplaDan is an editor with over 10 years of experience in the property, lifestyle and fashion sectors.Shreepali Chauhan-Tufail: Divorce Specialist at amicableShreepali is a former Solicitor with over 20 years of experience in Dispute Resolution, Family and Commercial law. Joshua Rozenberg: the UK's most experienced legal commentatorJoshua Rozenberg KC (hon) is Britain's most experienced full-time legal commentator. He is the only journalist to have been appointed as Queen's Counsel honoris causa. David Hodson: solicitor, mediator, arbitratorProf David Hodson OBE KC(Hons) MCIArb is a co-founder partner of The International Family Law Group, which works with international families and their children.

As we approach the end of 2023, it's a great time to review what we've learned about nutrition and weight loss this year.  We've covered a lot of ground, from the importance of fat loss versus weight loss to the power of snacking wisely. In this episode, I bring together some of my favourite clips from experts in the field to help you achieve your health and wellness goals for 2024.⭐ Nutritionist Emma Bardwell discusses the difference between fat loss and weight loss, explaining that the goal should be to lose fat, not just weight. ⭐ Nigel Denby, a registered dietitian, offers practical advice on how to lose weight safely and effectively. ⭐ Karen Newby, a nutritional therapist, explains how blood sugar balance affects weight gain. She provides tips on how to maintain stable blood sugar levels, which can help you control your appetite and prevent cravings.⭐ Yours truly, me, gives a simple tip for keeping blood sugar balanced when snacking.⭐ Nancy Leeds Gribble, a coach and author, emphasises the importance of knowing your “why” when it comes to changing your eating habits.⭐ Dr. Louise Oliver, a breathing expert, explains how breathing affects weight gain. ⭐ Maryon Stewart, a menopause expert, discusses the power of phytoestrogen-rich foods, which can help with symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings. I hope these insights help you make informed decisions about your nutrition and weight loss journey. Remember, consistency is key to achieving your goals. Make small, sustainable changes that you can stick with in the long term!Support the showTo find out more about Just Breathe, sign up for a FREE TRIAL or to join the Just Breathe community go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/justbreatheTo book a FREE 15 minute discovery call with me go to: https://calendly.com/pollywarrencoaching/15minTo join my FB group go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepositiveperimenopauseclubEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

Spooky Season maybe officially over but not here at Persistent and Nasty. We still have amazing creepy stories for you so stay tuned. Our final spooky tales is here. W.I.T.C.H. written by Louise Oliver and performed by Misha McCullagh and Elaine Stirrat Louise Oliver Louise is an actor, writer and producer based in Glasgow. She has a Masters in Theatre Studies from the University of Glasgow and trained as an actor at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. You can find out more about her work at her website www.mslouiseoliver.com. OUR WEBSITE - www.persistentandnasty.co.uk Persistent Pal & Nasty Hero - Pals and Hero Membership Support In The Room - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/in-the-room Email – persistentandnasty@gmail.com Instagram - @persistentandnasty Twitter - @PersistentNasty Coffee Morning Eventbrite - Coffee Morning Tickets LINKTREE - LINKTR.EE Resources Samaritans - Rape Crisis Scotland - Rape Crisis UK ArtsMinds - BAPAM Freelancers Make Theatre Work Stonewall UK - Trevor Project - Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ - GATE PLANNED PARENTHOOD DONATE - DONATE ABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK UK - ASN.COM- DONATE WeAudition offer: For 25% off your monthly subscription quote: NASTY25 Backstage Offers: Get a free 12 months Actor Subscription: https://join.backstage.com/persistentnasty-uk-12m-free/

In this episode, Kate was joined by financial planner, Louise Oliver and Divorce coach, Tosh Brittan to discuss adjusting to a new lifestyle post-separation. Louise has worked in the financial services sector for over 30 years and is a Certified Financial Planner and a Chartered Wealth Manager. Throughout her career, she has regularly featured as a financial expert in the media, including across the BBC, GMTV and local radio.  As well as being a divorce coach, Tosh is an inspirational speaker, thought changer and host of the Divorce Goddess podcast, supporting women and men to have a calmer, more confident and emotionally healing divorce experience. She's been featured on the BBC, ITV, SKY, Radio 5 Live, and in publications such as Elle Magazine, Telegraph, Sunday Times and the FT. Fear of having to change their current lifestyle is one of the biggest blockers preventing people from ending unhappy or unhealthy relationships says Tosh. This episode is all about equipping people going through a separation with the financial and emotional tools they need to adjust to a new lifestyle and build positive futures apart. With Louise covering the financial and numbers side, and Tosh focussing on the emotional journey, this episode is full of tips and advice to help anyone going through a separation. 

In this episode of Midlife AF, host Emma Gilmour invites special guest Dr. Louise Oliver to explore the fascinating connection between breathing, menopause, and snoring. Dr. Oliver shares her expertise as a GP and breathing specialist, revealing how our breathing patterns impact our sleep quality and overall well-being. Discover how perimenopausal and menopausal hormones can affect snoring and learn actionable tips to improve your breathing for a restful night's sleep. Key takeaways: The importance of 24-hour breathing patterns: Become aware of your breathing habits throughout the day and night, paying attention to whether you predominantly breathe through your nose or mouth. Breathing and sleep quality: Proper breathing during sleep helps transition the body into the parasympathetic relaxation response, allowing for essential repair and recovery processes. Snoring and mouth breathing can keep the body in a fight-or-flight state, negatively impacting sleep and overall health. Addressing snoring in midlife: Explore the potential links between snoring, perimenopause, and menopause. Understand how correcting breathing patterns can significantly reduce snoring and improve sleep quality, leading to increased energy levels and overall well-being. Join Emma Gilmour and Dr. Louise Oliver in this eye-opening conversation as they uncover the power of breath for better sleep and a fulfilling midlife experience. Resources: If you didn't join our latest round of The Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment, we'd love to hear your thoughts on why! Complete our quick survey here and help us to help even more people: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsYS_SUdukWYfvaDMMf0lsAvwNMxaTRmxKX82rDRy3ea2iJw/viewform?usp=sf_link Emma's Awareness worksheets for people wanting to prepare prior to taking a break from drinking or reduce their drinking by being more mindful about what and why they drink https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/awareness-worksheets-opt-in Emma's 5 Day Alcohol Reset for people looking to take a quick reset https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/fivedayreset The Self-Paced Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment - join us today https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/aae Learn more about Dr Louise Oliver at: https://www.drlouiseolivertherapeuticlifecoaching.com/menopause For more detailed information to improve breathing visit: https://www.drlouiseolivertherapeuticlifecoaching.com/podcast-information For Louise's virtual group programme details visit: https://www.drlouiseolivertherapeuticlifecoaching.com/webinar Learn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoachingLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midlife-af-podcast/id1649673705

If you suffer with daytime sleepiness, unsatisfactory sleep or have been told that you  snore, then there is a  good chance that how you breathe isn't as efficient as it could be.  This is important because how we breathe affects our health and well-being and can particularly affect us during perimenopause and menopause.Studies show that the menopausal transition is significantly associated with an increased likelihood of having sleep-disordered breathing as hormones affect how we breathe.   So I was delighted to be joined this week by Dr Louise Oliver, a GP of 20 years, a  functional breathing practitioner and therapeutic life coach.Louise has had an interest in women's health and menopause for many years and now incorporates her skills as a functional breathing practitioner to help women breathe more efficiently.Join us in this conversation where we discuss:  

It's an unusual episode this week. Elaine is interviewing our very own Louise Oliver. We get to celebrate one of co-founder's and their pathway into this industry. We talk Louise's exciting news her new venture. The launch of her film company Bar Italia Films and it's very first project - In The Room - a powerful and much needed piece. Which is currently crowding funding and will receive Creative Scotland funding through Crowdmatch, where each unique donation is matched by Creative Scotland. . As this episode goes out, they have made it 90% of their target. If you can help them get to 100 % and get this vital piece of cinema made that would be wonderful. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/in-the-room Bar Italia Films – In The Room OUTLINE: CAIT travels to a call-back audition for a film. It's been a while since an opportunity like this one. In the audition room, she gets on brilliantly with SUZANNE (the casting director) and REBECCA (the writer/director), receiving good vibes and positive feedback on her previous reading. It's a genuinely exciting project. Cait really wants this one. Suzanne announces that they've already cast the male lead, and he's going to be reading with her today. Before they can reveal who it is, he enters - DANNY - hotshot pretty-boy actor, loved by everyone. Everyone except Cait. She hasn't forgotten her last encounter with Danny, and what she's been living with ever since. Unlike everyone else in the room, she sees the predator behind the mask. When they read the scene together, Caits' fight or flight instinct is triggered. Her trauma tells her to run, but her strength and the opportunity to go off script allows her to fight. With a rage-filled roar of catharsis, the real Danny is exposed, and Cait begins her journey towards healing. Instagram -@baritaliafilms Twitter - @BarItaliaFilms Crowdunder -https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/in-the-room Remember to send any questions you have for Elaine on endometriosis to Email – persistentandnasty@gmail.com Instagram - @persistentandnasty Twitter - @PersistentNasty Persistent Pal & Nasty Hero - Pals and Hero Membership Coffee Morning Eventbrite - Coffee Morning Tickets LINKTREE - LINKTR.EE https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/ Resources Samaritans - Rape Crisis Scotland - Rape Crisis UK ArtsMinds - BAPAM Freelancers Make Theatre Work Stonewall UK - Trevor Project - Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ - GATE PLANNED PARENTHOOD DONATE - DONATE ABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK UK - ASN.COM- DONATE WeAudition offer: For 25% off your monthly subscription quote: NASTY25 Backstage Offers: Get a free 12 months Actor Subscription: https://join.backstage.com/persistentnasty-uk-12m-free/

In this episode, Kate was joined by Louise Oliver, a Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Wealth Manager to discuss financial planning and divorce during a cost-of-living crisis. Louise has worked in the financial services sector for over 30 years. Throughout her career, she has regularly featured as a financial expert in the media, including across the BBC, Moneybox and local radio. They began this episode by discussing the value a financial planner can bring to discussions during divorce and separation. Louise explained the importance of being pragmatic, and willing to tweak your agreements as you move through the process. They looked at the impact of fluctuating asset valuations, especially during a cost-of-living crisis, and the importance of making sensible investments that reflect your attitude to risk. Louise made the point that different types of assets react differently to the varying market conditions and the importance of having a mix of different assets when you separate finances after divorce. They also explored options around the family home, maintenance payments and pensions. 

Dr Louise Oliver, a GP and functional breathing practitioner and therapeutic life coach, joins Dr Louise Newson as a guest on the podcast this week. Louise Oliver has had a special interest in women's health and menopause for many years and now incorporates her skills as a functional breathing practitioner to raise awareness of how breathing is altered by hormones, how this can lead to symptoms of inefficient breathing and how to improve the connection between our brain, body and breath. Louise's three tips to breathe more efficiently: Be aware that your hormones affect the way you breathe and how you breathe affects your health and wellbeing. Learn more about breathing. The book ‘Breath' by James Nestor and all Patrick McKeown books and podcasts are excellent. Assess your breathing efficiency by observing your breathing at different times over the next week and see whether it matches the description of effective breathing as discussed. Improve your breathing efficiency by learning the techniques and dedicating some time over a number of weeks and months to adjust your breathing style until it becomes more natural for you. For more about Dr Louise Oliver, visit her website. The video link mentioned in the episode from Mr Vik Veer, ENT consultant, to improve snoring and sleep apnoea can be found here. Louise is on Instagram as @drlouiseolivertlc and on Facebook here.

In this episode, Kate was joined by Louise Oliver to discuss sorting out your finances when you get divorced and the value a financial planner can add to this process. Louise has worked in the financial services sector for over 30 years and is a Certified Financial Planner and a Chartered Wealth Manager.  Throughout her career, she has regularly featured as a financial expert in the media, including BBC breakfast TV, BBC radio 4, Moneybox and local radio.  Louise also appeared as an expert for a BBC Panorama and has won awards for Female Financial Adviser of the Year (South West) and Role Model of the Year in Financial Services. Louise enjoys working with families and individuals to help them to navigate through life's changes. A particular focus has been with regard to divorce, business sales and bereavement.       This is a longer episode full of tips and advice on finances and divorce. Kate and Louise start by exploring how a financial planner can help during a divorce and the importance of each person really understanding their current financial situation at the outset of the process, to make better-informed decisions about any proposed settlement. Louise talked about the work a planner does to ‘stress test' potential settlements and looking at what is needed to ensure money lasts a lifetime rather than just the near future. Other topics they covered were; business valuations, considering life insurance if maintenance payments are being paid, the notion of 'fair' and financial abuse.  

This is the inaugural episode of To Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble. In Episode 001 Bishop Trimble speaks about How to Persevere through Challenging Times with Faith. Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Mehtodist Church. Bishop has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad MIller. Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexuality and state of the United Methodist Church.” In Episode 001 Bishop Trimble speaks about how faith helps people to persevere through difficult times like the ongoing pandemic. He talks about biblical faith expounding from Hebrew 11 that faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Bishop speaks about prayer and love of neighbor and how our purpose as Christians is to love one another as key parts of living life of faith which helps people to preserve through challenging times. He goes on to talk about putting faith into action through works of service to others. Bishop Trimble concluded the podcast by speaking about the upcoming episode of the To Be Encouraged Podcast which will feature his observations on the topic of persevering through challenging times in the church. Bishop Trimble shared that creating this podcast was inspired by his wife First Lady Racelder Grandberry-Trimble. He dedicated the inaugural episode to a member of one of his former churches Mrs. Louise Oliver who inspired him with her life of faith. To Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble is to be published weekly and is available at www.tobeencouraged.com and all the podcast directories. https://www.inumc.org/bishop/office-of-the-bishop/ (https://www.inumc.org/bishop/office-of-the-bishop/)

Sarah Vine and co-presenter author Imogen Edwards Jones tackle the important issues of the week, starting with Rod Stewart's dancing with a dishcloth on his head. Sarah and Imogen talk to Louise Oliver, President of the British Association of Women Entrepreneurs, on whether Stella Creasy was right to bring a baby to the House of Commons. Kate Mansey of the Mail on Sunday discusses all-women shortlists in fiction - and how a friend is struggling to get published simply because he's male. Plus, Hannah Betts on why big, bouncy blow-dry hairdos are back! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a little bit of podcast hiatus we welcome back our super busy co-founder Louise Oliver. This week Louise sits down with the hilarious and very lovely Karen Bartke. Karen Bartke is a Scottish actor from Glasgow. Appearing on stage from an early age, Karen first found her feet as a member of Glasgow Schools Youth Theatre, before studying for a degree in archaeology. The lure of the stage was strong, however, and in recent years Karen has converted her long-held passion for performing into a successful stage and screen career. Karen is probably best known as Desk Sgt Karen Ann Miller (Officer Karen) in BBC One mockumentary Scot Squad for the Comedy Unit. She was recently seen in Planet Hogmanay on BBC Scotland, contributing alongside Darren Connell, Billy Kirkwood, Alex Norton, Sanjeev Kohli. She has also appeared in Fakers for Aficionado Films; in a series of comedy sponsorship idents for the ITV talent search show Superstar and in Episode 1 of The Kronicles of Kirk, a series of Comedy Blaps for Channel 4 directed by Noddy Davidson, produced by the Comedy Unit and starring James Kirk. Karen’s stage credits have been wide and varied in recent years. In 2014, she originated the role of Suzy in Tamasha Theatre Company’s My Name Is…., written by Sudha Bhuchar and directed by Philip Osment. Karen was deeply honoured to be nominated for an Offie award for Best Female Performance for the original production at the Arcola Theatre in London and returned to the role for the subsequent UK tours, receiving a further nomination for an ACTA Award for Best Female Performance: Stage in the 2015 tour of My Name Is…. You can find out more about Karen at www.karenbartke.com Follow Karen on Twitter @kazbaa You can support Persistent and Nasty and receive exclusive members only content by subscribing to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/persistentandnasty Persistent and Nasty is produced in association with Edinburgh based live-arts production house Civil Disobedience. Civil Disobedience is committed to creating and supporting queer work and theatre and art that addresses issues of inequality and injustice. You can find out more about the Persistent and Nasty project and all the work that Civil Disobedience do by visiting wearecivildisobedience.com. You can also find us on all the usual social media platforms. On Twitter @weareohsocivil / @PersistentNasty On Instagram @wearecivildisobedience / @persistentandnasty And on Facebook at Facebook.com/wearecivildisobedience #StayNasty

Rachel and Louise are virtual assistants who work together under the banner of SmartPA. They’re also sisters, who have been business partners and collaborators for many years! In this episode, they talked me through all of what a virtual assistant actually does, and dished the dirt on what it’s like to have your sister as a business partner. Rachel and Louise are just starting to use Instagram, so we spent some time talking about my best advice for business owners hoping to get the most out of Instagram from the very beginning.

Welcome to the second episode of our new podcast series. Gareth K Vile (Theatre Editor of The List Magazine. He also blogs wild critical theory) chats to some of the amazing people who make, produce and contribute to our programme: from artists, curators and programmers, to community organisers and social clubs. We'll take a deep dive into exhibitions, gigs, performances and events - exploring the ideas and ethos that underpin our approach to Open Source Programming and how you can get involved. In this episode, Sabrina Henry (Assistant Curator, CCA) discusses projects for Refugee Festival Scotland and how plants can act as witnesses to the history of colonialism; Sha Nazir takes us behind the scenes of Bold Heart Publishing, and getting comic artists out into the community; artist Emilia Beatriz talks about their current exhibition 'declarations on soil and honey' and the historic land struggle that connects Scotland and Puerto Rico; Louise Oliver introduces Persistent and Nasty and being in a room of crackling rage, while Viviana Checchia (Public Engagement Curator, CCA) and Johnny Rodger share their thinking on bringing art and society together through projects like The Cooking Pot and Political Animal. Sabrina Henry on Refugee Festival Scotland -(10s) Sha Nazir, BHP & Glasgow ComicCon (6m 54s) Emilia Beatriz on her current exhibition at CCA (19m) Louise Oliver of Persistent and Nasty (34m 10s) Viviana Checchia on The Cooking Pot (42m 10s) Johnny Rodger on Political Animal(46m 30s) Gareth K Vile - closing words and thanks (59m 12s) Thank you to everyone who took part and to Unclassed Media & Sunny Govan Community Radio.

Sprogcast 48 is about paternal mental health, featuring an interview with Dr Andrew Mayers and discussion of an article from Science Weekly. Louise Oliver also talks about her work on Diversity in Infant Feeding. Mark and Karen disagree on whether the brain is gendered at birth, but have reached out to author Gina Rippon to invite her to clear this up on a future episode. Mark tells us that his spirit animal is an armadillo.

Episode Two of the Persistent and Nasty podcast was recorded at the Abattoir at Underbelly. Co-founder/producer Louise Oliver sits down with New York playwright Jean-Ann Douglass to talk about her new play, "The Providence of Neighbouring Bodies". Produced by Dutch Kills Theatre NYC, and presented by Underbelly at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Joining Louise and Jean-Ann are two of the cast - Lori Elizabeth Parquet and Dinah Berkeley - and Artistic Director of Dutch Kills Theatre, Alley Scott. Follow Jean-Ann on Twitter @Jeaniusann Find out more about Dutch Kills Theatre at www.dutchkillstheater.com and follow them on Twitter @dutchkillstheater Follow Persistent and Nasty on Twitter @PersistentNasty Follow Louise Oliver on Twitter @mslouiseoliver The Providence of Neighboring Bodies is a black comedy about female friendship, social anxiety and our relationship with the other. It has been published by Oberon Books. Episode Two of this podcast was edited and produced by Louise Oliver of Civil Disobedience. Find out more at www.wearecivildisobedience.com

Students Olivia Keefe and Louise Oliver prepare to March for Our Lives, Gene Meneray and Nicelle Herrington on SXSW and the NOLA Film Scene

More than 90,000 graduates were refunded hundreds of pounds last year after HMRC took payments for their student loan even though they had paid it off. Money Box has discovered these overpayments are routinely taken for many months because HMRC fails to communicate properly with the Student Loans Company. The programme hears from graduates who've experienced this and from tax expert Graham Farquhar at RSM. The UK's biggest doorstep lender is in trouble. Shares in Provident Financial plummeted 65% at the end of August. They have recovered slightly but now the company has issued another profit warning after trying to modernise its business and save costs. Doorstep lending began over a hundred years ago. Local agents arrange loans in customers' homes and collect repayments weekly. The sums involved are often small. But the interest charged is very high - more than 500% on a six month loan. A former Provident Financial Agent Ian sheds light on how the business of doorstep lending works. And Peter Tutton from the debt charity Stepchange outlines his concerns. Big changes are coming in the way that investment funds treat their clients. From January they will have to bill customers separately for the cost of research - at the moment it is bundled into the annual charges. Some funds - like the US mutual Vanguard - have said they will absorb all research costs. That could bring charges down. But there are other changes all being brought in under a European Directive that could put charges up. Louise Oliver, Chartered Wealth Manager and Director of Piercefield Oliver and Gina Miller, Director of fund manager SCM Direct, debate the issues.

New research from BlackRock shows that women are savvier then men when it comes to everyday finances, but are less confident about investing for retirement. Sarah Talks to Louise Oliver, a chartered financial planner with Piercefield Oliver and Claire Finn from BlackRock, about the research, on Women and Money: First Broadcast: 19/03/16

Women and Money with Sarah Pennells, talking to Claire Walsh, a chartered financial planner from Aspect 8, Louise Oliver, a chartered financial planner from Piercefield Oliver and Mary Waring, specialist financial adviser and founder of Wealth for Women, about taxable, tax-free and tax-efficient investments.

Sarah Pennells @Savvy_Woman on Women and Money talking to Alan Higham from Fidelity @pensionschamp, Louise Oliver from Piercefield Oliver @LouiseOliverPO and Linda Isted from the Debt Advisory Foundation about #Pensions, #Savings and #Debt. #shareradiouk #womenandmoney