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Berenice Smith is a creative designer and a self-confessed anorak who has an obsession about great fonts and gorgeous books. Experienced in website design and geeky about using design to solve social problems she is the owner of Hello Lovely. Berenice is also a co-founder of the podcast The Full Stop, a social design project that raises awareness of involuntary childlessness. Suzie Thorpe and Linda Ness find out more about Berenice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe meet Tetiana Preobrazhenska. When Russia invaded Ukraine, Tetiana chose to stay in the country – she tells them what it's like living in Kiev today. […]
Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe hear from Sarah Turner, the founder of Angel Investing, which specialises in helping women entrepreneurs and investors. Also, conservationist Rebecca Willers, who was brought up […]
Musician Louise Eatock has been diagnosed with ADHD. She joins Suzie Thorpe and Linda Ness to talk to expert Rebecca Champ about the condition and what it's like to be […]
Linda Ness & Suzie Thorpe meet Jo Moseley, who journeyed 162 miles coast to coast on a paddleboard, picking up litter and Beverley Lawrence Beech, a fierce advocate for the […]
Linda Ness & Suzie Thorpe meet Julia Sang, Forget Shareka and Anke Adams. Campaigner, Julia has been making waves, achieving safer streets for neighbours to meet up, a place for […]
Linda Ness & Suzie Thorpe meet Faye Holland and Lorenza Wildcard. Faye (right) is a well-known entrepreneur who is known for getting things done. Wildcard had never written a song […]
Isabella Moore CBE (right) tells Linda Ness & Suzie Thorpe about how she started a successful business, twice, and how she is helping those who want to start a business […]
Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe sit in for Julian & Lucy. They hear about the city’s much-awaited art trail, Cows about Cambridge, from Charlie Langhorne, Managing Director and Co-founder of […]
You may have seen the film The Dig that was recently released on Netflix. It explores the 1939 excavation at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk. Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe were sitting […]
Suzie Thorpe and Linda Ness meet missionary Irene Manley who has spent most of her life abroad helping those who have become disenfranchised in Nepal and Mongolia; and Kay King, […]
Suzie Thorpe and Linda Ness meet singer-songwriter Anita Gabrielle who’s spent her life fighting against injustices and has produced an EP raising funds for research into Parkinson’s Disease; and Yvonne […]
Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe speak to Christine O’Reilly who helps struggling families ensure that their children get to school. And Sonal Kadchha on setting up a girls school in […]
If you’re planning to start a fitness regime, Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe have advice from Amber Brammah who runs Love Fit; and Lenka Koppova talks social media.
Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe sit in and speak to sports commentator Andrew Cotter, who went viral with videos of his Twitter superstar dogs Olive and Mabel.
Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe present more stories from incredible women. In this week’s edition they hear from Gill Ashby who’s created a puzzle book designed to help people with […]
Suzie Thorpe and Linda Ness hear from Kasia Wozniak who speaks to protestors, academics and politicians about the Polish Government’s decision to ban abortion even in the case of severe […]
Suzie Thorpe & Linda Ness meet Professor Tamsin Ford CBE, an expert in child and adolescent psychiatry and Jemima Wilcox, who runs a successful portraiture photographic business.
How do you capture that perfect photo? And what is life like as a professional photographer? We find out when Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe speak to professional photographer Jemima Wilcox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sue Woodcock is in the middle of the Clipper Round the World Race, she's a wild swimmer, a nurse and is someone who just gives things a try. Suzie Thorpe and Linda Ness chat to Sue. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Linda News and Suzie Thorpe speak to musical director Rachel Mason and rising comedy pop star Lydia Maddix.
Lydia Maddix is a refreshing, indie, comedy pop star and on the rise. Her first UK tour kicked off in April 2019. Lydia has supported the likes of Kate Nash, Lewis Capaldi and Rag n bone man. Her first single, dating anthem Too Cliche was hailed by the BBC as one to watch and for being hilarious and original. Suzie Thorpe spoke with Lydia Maddix. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Some say Rachel Mason is a music guru, others say she is the ultimate freelancer or a TV choir judge, a designer or a copywriter. She is all of those and a whole lot more too! Oh then there is the superpower, when she hears music, she sees colours and can even taste music. It's called synaesthesia, meaning together sensation. Suzie Thorpe and Linda Ness caught up with Rachel Mason. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We talk to musician Claudia McKenzie. Claudia talks about being a bass player in a number of bands, her own music and her identity and life in the wake of Black Lives Matter.Suzie Thorpe and Linda Ness caught up with Claudia in this frank and honest interview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe meet spoken word artist Jaspreet Kaur, who’s moved from teenage years shattered by anxiety and depression to performing her poetry in front of large crowds. Plus singer, composer and choral coach Joanna Forbes chats about her life, her music and what she’s doing during the lockdown.
Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe meet Professor Christi Deaton, who started her career as a nurse, but who’s now Clinical Professor of Nursing in Cambridge and keen to encourage people into the nursing profession. And we speak to SuRie, famously interrupted by a stage invader while performing in the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest, and who […]
Patrice Lawrence feels there is still a world where writers of colour are still under-represented. Patrice writes stories that reflect all families, families who do not have a voice or face in the world of books. Initially Patrice's debut book Orange Boy faced resistance from publishers in their reluctance to present this new and different story. It was later shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award and won the bookseller YA Prize and Waterstone's Prize for Older Children's Fiction. Patrice Lawrence speaks to Suzie Thorpe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe meet Professor Catherine Barnard, senior tutor at Trinity College and a leading researcher working on the issues surrounding the Brexit negotiations. We also hear from Composer Shirley Thompson OBE, who composes music for TV and film, theatre, dance and opera.
Composer Shirley Thompson OBE is recognised for her unique approach to making music. Shirley pushes the boundaries of classical music arrangements and has recently been recognised for bringing more audiences to the genre with an OBE in 2019 for Services to Music. Suzie Thorpe talks to Shirley See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Suzie Thorpe and Linda Ness chat about applauding the NHS (with bells), Stay Safe, lockdown cooking, where has all the flour gone? what will happen when we're all allowed outside again? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evesdrop on the conversation we have after recording the Women Making Waves radio show..... an over the garden fence conversation. Well, over the internet anyway. Suzie Thorpe and Linda Ness, do the Women Making Waves Backchat, See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this edition, Extinction Rebellion UK spokesperson Zion Lights and Anya Navidski, founding partner at Voulez Capital, Europe’s first venture capital fund for female founders. Introduced by Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe.
CPFT Arts Therapies Lead Kimberley Iyemere and Music Therapist Valentini Toubari talk to Cambridge 105 Radio presenter Suzie Thorpe about the effects of the arts and creative activity on mental and physical health, and the CPFT Choir.
Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe tackle the topic of abuse and recovery. They talk to Lucy da Silva, who was badly abused as a child and went on to suffer from drink, drug and eating disorders, and Cancer Research UK scientist Lynn Asante-Asare who grew up wanting to be a doctor.
Suzie Thorpe & Linda Ness meet sustainability and ethical trade consultant Louise Tennekoon. She shares her concerns and hopes and proves to be quite the eco warrior. Neighbours Petra Hayton and Sophie Weedon set up a business together selling pre-loved clothing and accessories. From two different generations, they are determined to build a successful retail […]
Before becoming a life coach Louise spent over 18 years as an entrepreneur and consultant, working on sustainability and ethical trade. Passionate about making a difference in the world Louise talks to Suzie Thorpe about the challenges she faces both from a personal and ethical point of view. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Reporter Jan Moore begins her cancer diary, plus investigative journalist and anthropologist-explorer Sarah Begum (pictured), and academic psychologist Dr Magdalena Zawisza-Riley. Introduced by Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe.
The fortnightly show talks to Patricia Gregory who, while watching football with her father over 50 years ago, became instrumental in setting up the Women’s Football Association. We also meet Jordanian-British comedy actress Rania Kurdi (pictured), who not only acts, but has topped the Arab pop music charts. Presented by Linda Ness & Suzie Thorpe.
Rania Kurdi is a comedy actress, presenter and singer. A successful TV host and presenter in the Middle East and now has a highly successful career as a comedy actress in the UK and has recently found another passion as a transformational life coach. Rania speaks to Suzie Thorpe and Linda Ness See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Excited by England's 1966 World Cup victory and the FA Cup win by Tottenham that same year Patricia Gregory wrote to her local paper questioning why women were not playing the beautiful game. Patricia received letters from women interested in playing, and she set up a club. In the late 1960's Patricia Gregory was actively involved in setting up the Women's FA as the game's governing body.Patricia Gregory tells her story to Suzie Thorpe and Linda Ness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jordanian-British, bi-lingual comedy actress, singer and TV Presenter Rania Kurdi whose career in the Middle East has spanned 20 years in TV, film, voice overs, theatre and topped the Arab pop music charts too. To add too her list of talents Rania is also a writer and motivational speaker. Rania spoke to Suzie Thorpe and […]
Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe meet Tanya Lambert who turned her back on an established career and now manages her own food company. They find out about Physiotherapist, Dr Sarah Upjohn’s Doctoral work at the University of Cambridge which is focused on preventing playing-related injuries in young musicians, and Courtney Grinham, who went from temporary […]
Find out more about CPFT's specialist service for assessing adults who may have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their new library of autism resources for the community. Consultant clinical psychologist and autism lead Dr Janine Robinson and clinical psychologist Dr Andrea Woods joined Suzie Thorpe at Cambridge 105 Radio for an interview in World Autism Month.
Anita Corbin is a renowned photographer who’s new exhibition features 100 women who are first in their field. Anita talked to Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe about her life as a photographer and about her exhibitions which focus on ordinary women doing extraordinary things.
CPFT called for people in the community to be part of research in Dementia Action Week 2019. Research nurse and dementia team manager Siobhán Coleman and Dr Leonidas Choularias, clinical lecturer and psychiatrist from the Windsor Research Unit, met presenter Suzie Thorpe at Cambridge 105 radio to discuss the role of research nurses, why more people should join dementia research studies, and what they involve. Contact wru@cpft.nhs.uk 01223 219531 to find out more and refer patients.
In this interview for Women Making Waves, Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe chat to Sue Keogh, founder of digital marketing agency Sookio.
In this edition we meet Dame Janet Thornton, one of the world’s leading researchers in structural bioinformatics, Captain Jennifer Stevenson a helicopter pilot working with East Anglian Air Ambulance and marketeer Sue Keogh, director of Cambridge agency Sookio. Introduced by Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe.
Why are there still only 5% of the UK licensed pilots women? What makes a really good pilot and this case, a helicopter pilot. Captain Jennifer Stevenson is no exception when it comes to sheer determination and talks to Suzie Thorpe about why she absolutely loves her job. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Each year Charity Champion winner, Renee Friend figures out, along with her colleagues, how to raise 5 million pounds for Isabel Hospice charity in Bishops Stortford. Renee speaks to Suzie Thorpe about how fundraising plays a large part of her life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
There can be few people in the UK who have not heard of the Pankhurst family and their part in fighting for women's suffrage. Leading women's rights campaigner Dr Helen Pankhurst told Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe about her passion for keeping the family name alive and her thoughts on the state of women's rights today. This piece includes a song by Flaming June called The Women's Battalion, written by Louise Eatock for the centenary of women's suffrage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship, Dr Soraya Jones is the ultimate networker. Formerly CEO and founder of Cambridge Wireless, growing a business from 70 to 400 companies in a short space of time. The list is endless when it comes to achievements. She is inspirational, a mentor and friend to many and a great leader. Suzie Thorpe speaks to Soraya Jones about her take on life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Did you know that no women worked on the UK Antarctic research stations until 1986? Morgan Seag has a fascination for the Antarctic. Keen to visit the continent she got a job washing dishes at McMurdo Station in order to experience living there. Now Morgan is a PhD Gates Scholar at Cambridge and her thesis is on tracing the integration of women in Antarctica. Morgan gives an amazing description of her time in the Antarctic to Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Suzie Thorpe chats to the fascinating Helen Meissner, businesswoman and music promoter. Helen wants you to know that anything is possible, and in this chat we explore Helen's interesting life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.