Our final episode of Season 4, Episode Eight of Passport to… deep dives into the intricacies and magic behind some of the most iconic family run hotels. With Carla Sersale of the renowned Le Sirenuse in Positano, Italy and Lydia Forte of Rocco Forte Hotels, Sheena talks about their journey hospitality and how they continue to maintain a historical legacy that means so much to travellers around the world. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

Our final episode of Season 4, Episode Eight of Passport to… deep dives into the intricacies and magic behind some of the most iconic family run hotels. With Carla Sersale of the renowned Le Sirenuse in Positano, Italy and Lydia Forte of Rocco Forte Hotels, Sheena talks about their journey hospitality and how they continue to maintain a historical legacy that means so much to travellers around the world. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

Passport to... Family Run Hotels

In this episode, nemo Founder, Tom Harding, and philanthropic entrepreneur, Britnie Turner, join Sheena to talk all about how we can become more conscious travellers, nay human beings. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

In this episode, nemo Founder, Tom Harding, and philanthropic entrepreneur, Britnie Turner, join Sheena to talk all about how we can become more conscious travellers, nay human beings. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

Passport to… Sustainable Travel

Episode Six, Season Four of Passport to… spotlights Western Australia – an 'otherworldly' bucket-list destination. In this episode, Carolyn Turnbull, Managing Director of Tourism Western Australia, joins Sheena to tell us all about Western Australia’s many charms – from the wowing Ningaloo Reef to the Insta-famous Pink Lake in Horrocks &amp; Port Gregory – and share why this is one destination to place top of your bucket list. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

Episode Six, Season Four of Passport to… spotlights Western Australia – an 'otherworldly' bucket-list destination. In this episode, Carolyn Turnbull, Managing Director of Tourism Western Australia, joins Sheena to tell us all about Western Australia’s many charms – from the wowing Ningaloo Reef to the Insta-famous Pink Lake in Horrocks &amp; Port Gregory – and share why this is one destination to place top of your bucket list. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

Passport to... Western Australia

Episode Five, Season Four of Passport to… takes a deep dive into the world of jewellery. In this episode, Ethical Jeweller Pippa Small MBE and Jessica March, Co-Founder and CEO of Kimai, join Sheena to chat about their most-treasured pieces, jewellery's talismanic qualities, and how travel influences their designs. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

Episode Five, Season Four of Passport to… takes a deep dive into the world of jewellery. In this episode, Ethical Jeweller Pippa Small MBE and Jessica March, Co-Founder and CEO of Kimai, join Sheena to chat about their most-treasured pieces, jewellery's talismanic qualities, and how travel influences their designs. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

Passport to... Ethical Jewellery 

Episode Four, Season Four of Passport to… unpacks summer wardrobes and holiday dressing. In this episode, the supremely stylish Anna Vitiello and Bettina Looney join Sheena to discuss summertime style icons, swap sartorial tips (spanning packing techniques to vintage shopping hotspots), and share some of their fondest wardrobe memories from travels past. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

Episode Four, Season Four of Passport to… unpacks summer wardrobes and holiday dressing. In this episode, the supremely stylish Anna Vitiello and Bettina Looney join Sheena to discuss summertime style icons, swap sartorial tips (spanning packing techniques to vintage shopping hotspots), and share some of their fondest wardrobe memories from travels past. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

Passport to... Holiday Style

Episode Three, Season Four of Passport to… takes a deep dive into travelling with kids. In this episode, Fashion Editor, Ceramicist, and Influencer, Deborah Brett and Writer and Editor, Rosalyn Wikeley, join Sheena to chat multi-gen travel, all-star accommodations (suitable for tots through to teens), and share their pick of the family friendly travel destinations to visit now. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

Episode Three, Season Four of Passport to… takes a deep dive into travelling with kids. In this episode, Fashion Editor, Ceramicist, and Influencer, Deborah Brett and Writer and Editor, Rosalyn Wikeley, join Sheena to chat multi-gen travel, all-star accommodations (suitable for tots through to teens), and share their pick of the family friendly travel destinations to visit now. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

Passport to... Family Travel

Exploring the resurgence of train travel's Golden Age, Episode Two, Season Four of Passport to… highlights the importance of "slowing down and connecting with the journey that you’re on". In this episode, Travel Writer, Monisha Rajesh, and Kate Thompson, Divisional Director of Brand and Marketing for Trains and Cruises, Belmond, join Sheena to share their fondest train travel memories – plus some natty tips to take you from A to B in style. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

Exploring the resurgence of train travel's Golden Age, Episode Two, Season Four of Passport to… highlights the importance of "slowing down and connecting with the journey that you’re on". In this episode, Travel Writer, Monisha Rajesh, and Kate Thompson, Divisional Director of Brand and Marketing for Trains and Cruises, Belmond, join Sheena to share their fondest train travel memories – plus some natty tips to take you from A to B in style. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

Passport to... The Golden Age of Rail

A city within a city, West Hollywood is one destination we’re placing top of our travel bucket list for 2022. Tune in to Episode One, Season Four of Passport to… to learn why! In a CF first, we welcome our inaugural men, Jeff Morris, Chief Marketing Officer of Visit West Hollywood, and Rod Gruendyke, General Manager at Sunset Marquis Hotel, to the platform to share their insider tips – and some wild tales too. Showing us around the city they call home, the premiere episode covers all you’ll need for an epic trip to LA’s West Hollywood. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

A city within a city, West Hollywood is one destination we’re placing top of our travel bucket list for 2022. Tune in to Episode One, Season Four of Passport to… to learn why! In a CF first, we welcome our inaugural men, Jeff Morris, Chief Marketing Officer of Visit West Hollywood, and Rod Gruendyke, General Manager at Sunset Marquis Hotel, to the platform to share their insider tips – and some wild tales too. Showing us around the city they call home, the premiere episode covers all you’ll need for an epic trip to LA’s West Hollywood. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

Passport to... West Hollywood

In BONUS Episode Thirteen, Season Three, Samyukta Nair joins Sheena Bhattessa to discuss her career to date. Entrepreneur Samyukta Nair is the inspiring woman behind some of our favourite London restaurants – including Jamavar and MiMiMeiFair. Here, Nair shares her journey into the field of food – her family founded The Leela Palaces, Hotels &amp; Resorts in India, so hospitality has long been in her DNA – discussing why concept restaurants have lasting appeal and divulging some of her favourite dishes; plus, later in this episode, Nair share details of a new project she has in the pipeline! Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

In BONUS Episode Thirteen, Season Three, Samyukta Nair joins Sheena Bhattessa to discuss her career to date. Entrepreneur Samyukta Nair is the inspiring woman behind some of our favourite London restaurants – including Jamavar and MiMiMeiFair. Here, Nair shares her journey into the field of food – her family founded The Leela Palaces, Hotels &amp; Resorts in India, so hospitality has long been in her DNA – discussing why concept restaurants have lasting appeal and divulging some of her favourite dishes; plus, later in this episode, Nair share details of a new project she has in the pipeline! Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

S3 BONUS EPISODE: SAMYUKTA NAIR

Alice Temperley

In Episode Twelve, Season Three, Alice Temperley joins Sheena Bhattessa to discuss her life in fashion. Recently relocating to Somerset, her childhood home, designer Alice Temperley tells listeners about her love of this bucolic patch of England and the creative freedom it offers. Sharing the peaks and troughs of a 20+ year career in the fashion industry, in this episode Temperely discusses the laboured and inspiring process of making things, reflects on the umpteen tests and trials she and her brand have endured, and expounds on why fashion matters. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

In Episode Twelve, Season Three, Alice Temperley joins Sheena Bhattessa to discuss her life in fashion. Recently relocating to Somerset, her childhood home, designer Alice Temperley tells listeners about her love of this bucolic patch of England and the creative freedom it offers. Sharing the peaks and troughs of a 20+ year career in the fashion industry, in this episode Temperely discusses the laboured and inspiring process of making things, reflects on the umpteen tests and trials she and her brand have endured, and expounds on why fashion matters. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

S3 E12: ALICE TEMPERLEY

The Citizen Femme podcast is created by women for women who love to travel in style.Season Four of Passport to… explores the world from a female perspective, profiling trailblazers, pinpointing shifts in travel trends, and spotlighting the new and the next in the luxury landscape. Tune in fortnightly.Follow us on social media on @citizenfemmeFind us online at: https://citizen-femme.com

Margot Henderson

In Episode Eleven, Season Three, Margot Henderson joins Sheena Bhattessa to discuss her life in food. A pioneer of modern British cuisine, chef and restaurateur Margot Henderson has had a passion for food from a young age – her mother, a journalist and food writer, gave Henderson her first real taste of the culinary world. Today, Henderson’s love for cooking boils down to four simple points: “Feeding people. Nourishing them. Making them happy. And, it’s a creative act at the same time”. In this episode, the much-celebrated chef discusses her favourite meals to cook both with and for her husband, St John’s Fergus Henderson, spotlights a handful of budding young chefs, and shares what it felt like to receive an OBE for her services to the culinary arts. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

In Episode Eleven, Season Three, Margot Henderson joins Sheena Bhattessa to discuss her life in food. A pioneer of modern British cuisine, chef and restaurateur Margot Henderson has had a passion for food from a young age – her mother, a journalist and food writer, gave Henderson her first real taste of the culinary world. Today, Henderson’s love for cooking boils down to four simple points: “Feeding people. Nourishing them. Making them happy. And, it’s a creative act at the same time”. In this episode, the much-celebrated chef discusses her favourite meals to cook both with and for her husband, St John’s Fergus Henderson, spotlights a handful of budding young chefs, and shares what it felt like to receive an OBE for her services to the culinary arts. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

S3 E11: MARGOT HENDERSON 

In Episode Ten, Season Three, Margo Marrone joins Sheena to discuss her lifelong journey to health and wellness. After studying Pharmacy in King's College, specialising in Pharmacognosy (the study of herbal medicine), Marrone opened her first The Organic Pharmacy in 2002 – a pioneering move at the time.  Building on her work as a pharmacist, a homeopath, a shaman, and a yogi, in this episode Marrone discusses achieving optimal wellbeing (by taking small steps to change) and also explores the future of green beauty. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

In Episode Ten, Season Three, Margo Marrone joins Sheena to discuss her lifelong journey to health and wellness. After studying Pharmacy in King's College, specialising in Pharmacognosy (the study of herbal medicine), Marrone opened her first The Organic Pharmacy in 2002 – a pioneering move at the time.  Building on her work as a pharmacist, a homeopath, a shaman, and a yogi, in this episode Marrone discusses achieving optimal wellbeing (by taking small steps to change) and also explores the future of green beauty. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

S3 E10: MARGO MARRONE

In Episode Nine, Season Three, Lolita Chakrabarti joins Sheena to discuss her 30+ year career in the arts, working as a writer and an actor. Tracing her route from RADA to the West End, here, Chakrabarti talks about acting instinctively, expounds on the benefits of working in the same field as your partner, and shares her thoughts on the future of theatre post COVID-19. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

In Episode Nine, Season Three, Lolita Chakrabarti joins Sheena to discuss her 30+ year career in the arts, working as a writer and an actor. Tracing her route from RADA to the West End, here, Chakrabarti talks about acting instinctively, expounds on the benefits of working in the same field as your partner, and shares her thoughts on the future of theatre post COVID-19. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

S3 E9: LOLITA CHAKRABARTI

Mercedes Sieff

In Episode Eight, Season Three, Sheena Bhattessa is joined by Yeotown's Co-Founder, Mercedes Sieff to chat optimal health, wellness tourism, and more. In a conversation spanning yoga training, leaps of faith, and shifting mindsets, this episode traces Sieff's journey from California to London, by way of Sri Lanka, and the thoughtful steps she's taken since.

In Episode Eight, Season Three, Sheena Bhattessa is joined by Yeotown's Co-Founder, Mercedes Sieff to chat optimal health, wellness tourism, and more. In a conversation spanning yoga training, leaps of faith, and shifting mindsets, this episode traces Sieff's journey from California to London, by way of Sri Lanka, and the thoughtful steps she's taken since.

S3 E8: MERCEDES SIEFF 

In Episode Seven, Season Three, Eshita Kabra-Davies joins Sheena to chat career pivots, the sharing economy, and more. Joined by the Founder and CEO of the world’s first social fashion rental app, By Rotation, in this episode Kabra-Davies shares her take on transforming consumption habits and conscious shopping. It's all about buying less, buying better, and rotating more.

In Episode Seven, Season Three, Eshita Kabra-Davies joins Sheena to chat career pivots, the sharing economy, and more. Joined by the Founder and CEO of the world’s first social fashion rental app, By Rotation, in this episode Kabra-Davies shares her take on transforming consumption habits and conscious shopping. It's all about buying less, buying better, and rotating more.

S3 E7: ESHITA KABRA-DAVIES 

Romola Garai

In Episode Six, Season Three, actress, writer, and director Romola Garai joins CF’s Sheena Bhattessa to discuss her career in performance to date. Tune in for an in-depth conversation spanning award ceremonies and external validations, flits between centre stage and the director’s chair, and much more in the latest episode of 12 Journeys With…. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

In Episode Six, Season Three, actress, writer, and director Romola Garai joins CF’s Sheena Bhattessa to discuss her career in performance to date. Tune in for an in-depth conversation spanning award ceremonies and external validations, flits between centre stage and the director’s chair, and much more in the latest episode of 12 Journeys With…. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

S3 E6: ROMOLA GARAI

Fiona Leahy

In Episode Five, Season Three, the stellar Fiona Leahy, Founder and Creative Director of Fiona Leahy Design, joins Sheena to discuss her tantalizing career in event planning. From enchanting Irish weddings to extravagant bashes around the globe, here, Leahy shares her creative inspirations and tales of parties past, plus great event planning tips and some sage advice vis-à-vis tablescaping. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

In Episode Five, Season Three, the stellar Fiona Leahy, Founder and Creative Director of Fiona Leahy Design, joins Sheena to discuss her tantalizing career in event planning. From enchanting Irish weddings to extravagant bashes around the globe, here, Leahy shares her creative inspirations and tales of parties past, plus great event planning tips and some sage advice vis-à-vis tablescaping. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

S3 E5: FIONA LEAHY

Polly Bennett

In Episode Four, Season Three, Movement Director, Polly Bennett joins CF’s Sheena Bhattessa to discuss her career in performance to date.  Bennett's remarkable career as a choreographer and movement coach spans television, theatre, and film; cue wonderful anecdotes about collaborating with Rami Malek on Bohemian Rhapsody, as well stories of her time leading on movement and character coaching for the casts of The Crown, series 3 and 4 Tune in to hear Polly and Sheena's sprightly conversation in full. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

In Episode Four, Season Three, Movement Director, Polly Bennett joins CF’s Sheena Bhattessa to discuss her career in performance to date.  Bennett's remarkable career as a choreographer and movement coach spans television, theatre, and film; cue wonderful anecdotes about collaborating with Rami Malek on Bohemian Rhapsody, as well stories of her time leading on movement and character coaching for the casts of The Crown, series 3 and 4 Tune in to hear Polly and Sheena's sprightly conversation in full. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

S3 E4: POLLY BENNETT 

Marie Curtis

In Episode Three, Season Three, the inimitable Anne-Marie Curtis, Founder and EiC of Calendar Magazine – the sustainable glossy – and the former EiC of ELLE UK, joins Sheena to discuss her journey in magazine publishing to date. Retracing her years at Wallpaper* and ELLE UK (where Curtis climbed the ranks from intern to EiC), this episode examines what goes into making a great magazine, how to balance creative and commercial effectively, and what the future of publishing might look like. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

In Episode Three, Season Three, the inimitable Anne-Marie Curtis, Founder and EiC of Calendar Magazine – the sustainable glossy – and the former EiC of ELLE UK, joins Sheena to discuss her journey in magazine publishing to date. Retracing her years at Wallpaper* and ELLE UK (where Curtis climbed the ranks from intern to EiC), this episode examines what goes into making a great magazine, how to balance creative and commercial effectively, and what the future of publishing might look like. Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

S3 E3: ANNE-MARIE CURTIS 

Lucinda Chambers

In Episode Two, Season Three, fashion maverick, Lucinda Chambers joins CF’s Sheena to discuss her life in the fashion industry.  From the Vogue and ELLE years, to her more recent ventures as Co-Founder of both Coleville and Collagerie, Lucinda’s illustrious career is one of great colour and texture.  Reflecting on lucky breaks and hard-won successes, Lucinda’s philosophy (inherited from her mother) is a simple catch-all: ‘try things out.’ Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

In Episode Two, Season Three, fashion maverick, Lucinda Chambers joins CF’s Sheena to discuss her life in the fashion industry.  From the Vogue and ELLE years, to her more recent ventures as Co-Founder of both Coleville and Collagerie, Lucinda’s illustrious career is one of great colour and texture.  Reflecting on lucky breaks and hard-won successes, Lucinda’s philosophy (inherited from her mother) is a simple catch-all: ‘try things out.’ Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme

S3 E2: LUCINDA CHAMBERS

The Citizen Femme podcast is created by women for women who love to travel in style. Season Four of Passport to… explores the world from a female perspective, profiling trailblazers, pinpointing shifts in travel trends, and spotlighting the new and the next in the luxury landscape. Tune in fortnightly. Follow us on social media on @citizenfemme Find us online at: <a href="https://citizen-femme.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://citizen-femme.com</a>

Citizen Femme's Podcast - Passport to...

This month Citizen Femme's roundtable explores family-run hotels, the effects of COVID-19 on the hotel industry and ways to support the industry. We are joined by Kimberley Pariente Artistic Director of Maisons Pariente and Marie Louise Scio Artistic Director of Pellicano hotel group.

Passport to... Boutique Hotels Behind The Scenes

Citizen Femme celebrates women all throughout the year and this episode focuses on the founder of Citizen Femme Sheena. Podcast producer Sylvie puts the spotlight on our very own founder, Sheena Bhattessa, finding out what she thinks of staycations, her funniest memory on the podcast thus far and her journey into making Citizen Femme what it is today.

Citizen Femme celebrates women all throughout the year and this episode focuses on the founder of Citizen Femme Sheena. Podcast producer Sylvie puts the spotlight on our very own founder, Sheena Bhattessa, finding out what she thinks of staycations, her funniest memory on the podcast thus far and her journey into making Citizen Femme what it is today.

Passport to... Celebrating Citizen Femme's Founder

This month Citizen Femme's podcast discusses solo travel. We are joined by Aubrey from the Love Assembly who shares her top tips for travelling solo or having what she calls "me time". Aubrey also shares with us some extracts from her travel book Wanderlove.

Passport To... Solo Travel

This month Citizen Femme's roundtable discusses influencing in the travel industry. We are joined by guests, Zoe, who runs 'Gin and Bone' a travel and lifestyle blog and Andrea, a journalist who heads up ' The Haute Heel' luxury fashion and lifestyle blog. They get real about what an influencers role entails and where your travel goals should be for 2019.

This month Citizen Femme's roundtable discusses influencing in the travel industry. We are joined by guests, Zoe, who runs 'Gin and Bone' a travel and lifestyle blog and Andrea, a journalist who heads up ' The Haute Heel' luxury fashion and lifestyle blog. They get real about what an influencers role entails and where your travel goals should be for 2019.

Passport to... Influencing Travel

Kicking off 2020 with Citizen Femme's founder Sheena, discusses motorsports and travel inspirations with Formula E's Nicki Shields.

Passport to... Roadtrips, Motorsports & Travel

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