This week I have a slightly different episode for you, it’s just me. I wanted to take an opportunity to reflect back on the last year and a half of my podcast journey and the guests that I have had the pleasure of interviewing.  I have 69 episodes you can listen back to featuring some really interesting guests. They all have a different story, different energy and a different level of humour which they generously share with me.  I hope you’ve enjoyed listening to my podcast as much as I’ve enjoyed creating it. Stay tuned for Season 3! Here are the highlights: (01:18) What I love about the podcast is listening to people  (04:08) I talk about some of my favourite episodes  (12:18) What makes my heart smile    Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com   Produced by the Podcast Boutique 

This week I have a slightly different episode for you, it’s just me. I wanted to take an opportunity to reflect back on the last year and a half of my podcast journey and the guests that I have had the pleasure of interviewing.  I have 69 episodes you can listen back to featuring some really interesting guests. They all have a different story, different energy and a different level of humour which they generously share with me.  I hope you’ve enjoyed listening to my podcast as much as I’ve enjoyed creating it. Stay tuned for Season 3! Here are the highlights: (01:18) What I love about the podcast is listening to people  (04:08) I talk about some of my favourite episodes  (12:18) What makes my heart smile  Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a> Produced by the Podcast Boutique

Season 2 Finale

This week’s guest is the fantastically talented Andrew Bourn. Andrew won the hearts of the nation when he was a finalist in Britain’s Got Talent in 2014 as one-quarter of ‘Jack Pack’, a swing band. The handsome quartet, have performed all around the world alongside global artists in some huge venues. Andrew is now enjoying a solo career, offering his fans an unforgettable experience as he performs still with that sparkle in his eye!  We talk all about his time on Britain’s Got Talent, having a drink with Alesha Dixon, recording his album and how his family are his whole world.    Here are the highlights: (02:18) Coping during Covid (04:31) Britain’s Got Talent (10:59) Performing with ‘Jack Pack’ (17:28) Backstage on Britain’s got Talent (21:00) Andrew’s proudest moment (22:17) Andrew’s book and podcast recommendations (25:28) What annoys Andrew about himself (34:55) What makes Andrew’s heart smile    Contact Andrew: Website: https://www.andrewbourn.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewbournofficial/?hl=en    Andrew’s book recommendation:  A Million Little Pieces by James Frey    Andrew’s podcast recommendation:   Parenting Hell with Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett    Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com   

This week’s guest is the fantastically talented Andrew Bourn. Andrew won the hearts of the nation when he was a finalist in Britain’s Got Talent in 2014 as one-quarter of ‘Jack Pack’, a swing band. The handsome quartet, have performed all around the world alongside global artists in some huge venues. Andrew is now enjoying a solo career, offering his fans an unforgettable experience as he performs still with that sparkle in his eye!  We talk all about his time on Britain’s Got Talent, having a drink with Alesha Dixon, recording his album and how his family are his whole world.  Here are the highlights: (02:18) Coping during Covid (04:31) Britain’s Got Talent (10:59) Performing with ‘Jack Pack’ (17:28) Backstage on Britain’s got Talent (21:00) Andrew’s proudest moment (22:17) Andrew’s book and podcast recommendations (25:28) What annoys Andrew about himself (34:55) What makes Andrew’s heart smile  Contact Andrew: Website: <a href="https://www.andrewbourn.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.andrewbourn.co.uk/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andrewbournofficial/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/andrewbournofficial/?hl=en</a> Andrew’s book recommendation: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Million-Little-Pieces-exploration-addiction/dp/1529316189/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1664365307&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> A Million Little Pieces by James Frey </a> Andrew’s podcast recommendation:  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rob-beckett-and-josh-widdicombes-parenting-hell/id1510251497" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Parenting Hell with Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett </a> Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Loves Andrew Bourn

This week I am joined by the inspiring Rachel Sacerdoti, founder of It’s So Simple – an innovative new business combining the best of a personal trainer, nutritionist and coach to help you transform your life in a truly sustainable way.  Rachel lived the It’s So Simple story, going through her own transformative journey physically and emotionally to lose 30kg before founding It’s So Simple.  In this episode we discuss how she started her business, what makes her heart smile and so much more!    Here are the highlights:  (00:59) You can make any change you want to make  (05:08) There’s so much pressure on us  (08:00) The story of It’s So Simple  (12:35) Being a positive role model for body image  (17:50) My proudest moment  (22:39) Growth mode  (26:12) The world is on our shoulders    Connect with Rachel and It’s So Simple:  Website  Instagram  TikTok  Facebook   YouTube    Rachel’s book recommendation:   The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini   Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com    

This week I am joined by the inspiring Rachel Sacerdoti, founder of <a href="https://www.itssosimple.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It’s So Simple</a> – an innovative new business combining the best of a personal trainer, nutritionist and coach to help you transform your life in a truly sustainable way.  Rachel lived the It’s So Simple story, going through her own transformative journey physically and emotionally to lose 30kg before founding It’s So Simple.  In this episode we discuss how she started her business, what makes her heart smile and so much more!  Here are the highlights:  (00:59) You can make any change you want to make  (05:08) There’s so much pressure on us  (08:00) The story of It’s So Simple  (12:35) Being a positive role model for body image  (17:50) My proudest moment  (22:39) Growth mode  (26:12) The world is on our shoulders  Connect with Rachel and It’s So Simple:  <a href="https://www.itssosimple.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itssosimple_rs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@itssosimple_rs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/itssosimplers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNYJKTfYa8CCJoNrUlzKfjw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a> Rachel’s book recommendation:  <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=book+kite+runner&amp;adgrpid=1172080293883488&amp;hvadid=73255217376273&amp;hvbmt=be&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=69097&amp;hvnetw=o&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvtargid=kwd-73255153179221%3Aloc-188&amp;hydadcr=12317_1885426&amp;tag=mh0a9-21&amp;ref=pd_sl_2msoqy40ny_e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini</a> Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Loves It’s So Simple

Matt Haycox

This week’s guest is a serial entrepreneur, business advisor, investor and someone by his own admission has made a lot of mistakes, the brilliant Matt Haycox. Matt uses his own personal experiences, mistakes and successes to help and guide others. We have a wonderfully open and informative conversation where we talk about Matt’s passion for business, learning from past mistakes and his Christmas dinner lasagne!    Here are the highlights: (06:24) Matt’s story (17:16) Learning when things go wrong (18:40) What draws Matt to certain businesses (24:54) Matt's proudest moment (27:10) What annoys Matt about himself (29:08) Matt’s lasagne (36:10) The nicest compliment Matt has received  (38:23) What makes Matt’s heart smile    Contact Matt: Website: https://matt-haycox.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/matthaycox Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-matt-haycox-show/id1475301177    Matt’s book recommendation:  Tools of Titans by Tim Ferris   Matt’s podcast recommendation:  The Game with Alex Hormozi:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-game-w-alex-hormozi/id1254720112 Dropping Bombs The Real Brad Lea Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dropping-bombs/id1260808808 Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com   

This week’s guest is a serial entrepreneur, business advisor, investor and someone by his own admission has made a lot of mistakes, the brilliant Matt Haycox. Matt uses his own personal experiences, mistakes and successes to help and guide others. We have a wonderfully open and informative conversation where we talk about Matt’s passion for business, learning from past mistakes and his Christmas dinner lasagne!  Here are the highlights: (06:24) Matt’s story (17:16) Learning when things go wrong (18:40) What draws Matt to certain businesses (24:54) Matt's proudest moment (27:10) What annoys Matt about himself (29:08) Matt’s lasagne (36:10) The nicest compliment Matt has received  (38:23) What makes Matt’s heart smile  Contact Matt: Website: <a href="https://matt-haycox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://matt-haycox.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/matthaycox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://uk.linkedin.com/in/matthaycox</a> Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-matt-haycox-show/id1475301177" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-matt-haycox-show/id1475301177</a> Matt’s book recommendation: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Summary-Ferriss-Book-Tools-Titans/dp/B08R9YCNR8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=tim+ferriss+books&amp;qid=1663323605&amp;sprefix=tim+ferris,aps,144&amp;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tools of Titans by Tim Ferris</a> Matt’s podcast recommendation:  The Game with Alex Hormozi: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-game-w-alex-hormozi/id1254720112" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-game-w-alex-hormozi/id1254720112</a> Dropping Bombs The Real Brad Lea Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dropping-bombs/id1260808808" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dropping-bombs/id1260808808</a> Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Loves Matt Haycox

Tom Read Wilson

This week’s guest is the actor, singer, wordsmith, and all-round brilliant person Tom Read Wilson. Tom has fabulous energy, a big smile and his voice absolutely captivates me. I am so delighted to have him join me on the podcast and hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did. We talk about his passion for etymology, his love of all the Dames and of course his proudest moment along with a whole lot more.   Here are the highlights: (01:36) His father’s love of etymology (04:04) What’s keeping Tom busy at the moment (07:52) Celebs Go Dating (11:15) Who’s on his work wish list (12:32) Tom’s proudest moment (17:09) What annoy’s him about himself (21:03) The nicest compliment he’s ever received (28:17) How he coped throughout lockdown (36:51) What makes Tom’s heart smile    Contact Tom: Website: http://www.tomreadwilson.co.uk/  Instagram: @tomreadwilson  Twitter: @tomreadwilson Tom’s books:  Every Word Tells a Story  On The Tip of my Tongue: The Perfect Word for Every Life Moment    Tom’s book recommendation:  Tallulah Bankhead: My Autobiography    Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com   

This week’s guest is the actor, singer, wordsmith, and all-round brilliant person Tom Read Wilson. Tom has fabulous energy, a big smile and his voice absolutely captivates me. I am so delighted to have him join me on the podcast and hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did. We talk about his passion for etymology, his love of all the Dames and of course his proudest moment along with a whole lot more.   Here are the highlights: (01:36) His father’s love of etymology (04:04) What’s keeping Tom busy at the moment (07:52) Celebs Go Dating (11:15) Who’s on his work wish list (12:32) Tom’s proudest moment (17:09) What annoy’s him about himself (21:03) The nicest compliment he’s ever received (28:17) How he coped throughout lockdown (36:51) What makes Tom’s heart smile  Contact Tom: Website: <a href="http://www.tomreadwilson.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.tomreadwilson.co.uk/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tomreadwilson/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@tomreadwilson </a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/tomreadwilson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@tomreadwilson</a> Tom’s books: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Every-Word-Tells-Story-Wilson/dp/0711277516/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1663080893&amp;refinements=p_27:Tom+Read+Wilson&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1&amp;text=Tom+Read+Wilson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Every Word Tells a Story</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tip-My-Tongue-perfect-moment/dp/0711276676/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1663080919&amp;refinements=p_27:Tom+Read+Wilson&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-2&amp;text=Tom+Read+Wilson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> On The Tip of my Tongue: The Perfect Word for Every Life Moment </a> Tom’s book recommendation: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tallulah-My-Autobiography-Southern-Icons/dp/1578066352" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tallulah Bankhead: My Autobiography </a> Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Loves Tom Read Wilson 

This week’s guest is the brilliant storyteller Hannah Peckham. This is my second chat with Hannah and we are talking about the release of her new book Conker and the Monkey Trap.  Hannah uses her brilliant stories to support children navigating their emotions and adults too! I continue to be inspired by her hard work especially knowing the effort that Hannah puts into her books. Today we talk about smiles, Hannahs's new book and her newfound love of crystals! Here are the highlights: (03:20) Conker and the Monkey Trap (07:53) Leonardslee Lakes &amp; Gardens (10:23) Summer plans (15:49) Hannah’s crystals (21:38) What makes Hannah’s heart smile?   Contact Hannah: Website: http://www.littlebodhibooks.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.j.peckham/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/h_peckham   Hannah’s book:  Conker and the Monkey Trap   Ticket link for Conker at Leonardslee:  https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/conker-at-leonardslee   Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com  

This week’s guest is the brilliant storyteller Hannah Peckham. This is my second chat with Hannah and we are talking about the release of her new book Conker and the Monkey Trap.  Hannah uses her brilliant stories to support children navigating their emotions and adults too! I continue to be inspired by her hard work especially knowing the effort that Hannah puts into her books. Today we talk about smiles, Hannahs's new book and her newfound love of crystals! Here are the highlights: (03:20) Conker and the Monkey Trap (07:53) Leonardslee Lakes &amp; Gardens (10:23) Summer plans (15:49) Hannah’s crystals (21:38) What makes Hannah’s heart smile? Contact Hannah: Website: <a href="http://www.littlebodhibooks.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.littlebodhibooks.co.uk</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/h.j.peckham/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/h.j.peckham/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/h_peckham" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/h_peckham</a> Hannah’s book: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Conker-Monkey-Trap-Hannah-Peckham/dp/1919604731/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R9J9S8YN13GJ&amp;keywords=hannah+peckham&amp;qid=1657542880&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=hannah+peck,stripbooks,145&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Conker and the Monkey Trap</a> Ticket link for Conker at Leonardslee: <a href="https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/conker-at-leonardslee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/conker-at-leonardslee</a> Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Loves Hannah Peckham

Iveta Zaklasnikova

This week’s guest is the fascinating Iveta Zaklasnikova, she is a communications and speaking expert. I’m curious to find out how Iveta turns corporate leaders into confident communicators as well as learning about her amazing travels, her passion to get equal pay for women and getting her motorbike licence! Here are the highlights: (01:22) Learning to get her motorbike licence (02:56) Focussing on her business (11:54) Iveta’s proudest moments (15:08) The nicest compliment Iveta has received (17:56) Iveta’s book recommendation (24:27) Iveta’s Netflix recommendation (28:49) What makes Iveta’s heart smile   Contact Iveta: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivetazaklasnikova/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivetazaklasnikova/   Iveta’s book recommendation:  The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn Iveta’s Netflix recommendation: Fauda Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com  

This week’s guest is the fascinating Iveta Zaklasnikova, she is a communications and speaking expert. I’m curious to find out how Iveta turns corporate leaders into confident communicators as well as learning about her amazing travels, her passion to get equal pay for women and getting her motorbike licence! Here are the highlights: (01:22) Learning to get her motorbike licence (02:56) Focussing on her business (11:54) Iveta’s proudest moments (15:08) The nicest compliment Iveta has received (17:56) Iveta’s book recommendation (24:27) Iveta’s Netflix recommendation (28:49) What makes Iveta’s heart smile Contact Iveta: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivetazaklasnikova/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivetazaklasnikova/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivetazaklasnikova/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivetazaklasnikova/</a> Iveta’s book recommendation: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Life-How-Play/dp/1612930794/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=the+game+of+life+and+how+to+play+it&amp;qid=1657015010&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=the+game+of+life,stripbooks,70&amp;sr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Game of Life and How to Play It</a> by Florence Scovel Shinn Iveta’s Netflix recommendation: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80113612" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fauda</a> Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Love Iveta Zaklasnikova

Sarah Read

This week’s guest is the brilliant Sarah Gwonyoma. Sarah is the founder of the Instagram account ‘What Sarah Read Next’ a place where she shares her reviews and recommendations of books she loves. I love it when people can turn their passion into something wonderful, not only for themselves but for so many others. We discuss why she started blogging and reviewing books, how reading helped her through grief, being a guest speaker at the upcoming Happy Place Festival and so much more.   Here are the highlights: (02:22) Relocating back to the UK (09:49) Why Sarah started blogging (16:05) Don’t put pressure on yourself to read (20:05) Writing her own memoir (21:32) Sarah’s proudest moment (27:28) Having to homeschool during lockdown (30:42) On enjoying cooking (36:21) On guest speaking at the Happy Place Festival (39:03) Sarah’s book recommendation     Contact Sarah: Instagram: @whatsarahreadnext   Happy Place Festival: https://www.happyplaceofficial.co.uk   Sarah’s book recommendation:  The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki  This is Not a Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan  Beyond Grief by Pippa Vosper   Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com  

This week’s guest is the brilliant Sarah Gwonyoma. Sarah is the founder of the Instagram account ‘What Sarah Read Next’ a place where she shares her reviews and recommendations of books she loves. I love it when people can turn their passion into something wonderful, not only for themselves but for so many others. We discuss why she started blogging and reviewing books, how reading helped her through grief, being a guest speaker at the upcoming Happy Place Festival and so much more. Here are the highlights: (02:22) Relocating back to the UK (09:49) Why Sarah started blogging (16:05) Don’t put pressure on yourself to read (20:05) Writing her own memoir (21:32) Sarah’s proudest moment (27:28) Having to homeschool during lockdown (30:42) On enjoying cooking (36:21) On guest speaking at the Happy Place Festival (39:03) Sarah’s book recommendation Contact Sarah: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatsarahreadnext/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@whatsarahreadnext</a> Happy Place Festival: <a href="https://www.happyplaceofficial.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.happyplaceofficial.co.uk</a> Sarah’s book recommendation: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Book-Form-Emptiness-Ruth-Ozeki/dp/1838855270/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1656940448&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Book of Form and Emptiness</a> by Ruth Ozeki <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Not-Pity-Memoir-Morgan/dp/1529388333/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1656940527&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> This is Not a Pity Memoir</a> by Abi Morgan <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Grief-Navigating-Journey-Pregnancy/dp/1472292006/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1656940575&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Beyond Grief</a> by Pippa Vosper Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Loves What Sarah Read Next

This week’s guest is the gorgeous Victoria Spence, she is the founder of the Glow Up Project, where she shares her own experiences with body confidence to help others find true confidence in themselves. Victoria is a great ambassador for promoting honesty in the sometimes cruel world of social media and encourages others to appreciate that Insta-perfect isn’t always as perfect as it seems. We talk about Victoria’s eating disorder journey, the books that have changed her life and launching her new company, the Glow Up Project. Here are the highlights: (05:32) Victoria’s eating disorder story (14:30) I try to really help women shift their mindset (17:21) Victoria’s proudest moments (20:42) Victoria’s current relationship with food and her signature dish (23:14) Her book recommendations (32:08) What makes her heart smile   Contact Victoria: https://www.instagram.com/victorianiamh/ https://www.instagram.com/theglowupproject_/ https://matchstickgroup.co   Victoria’s book recommendation:  A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover  The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz     Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com  

This week’s guest is the gorgeous Victoria Spence, she is the founder of the Glow Up Project, where she shares her own experiences with body confidence to help others find true confidence in themselves. Victoria is a great ambassador for promoting honesty in the sometimes cruel world of social media and encourages others to appreciate that Insta-perfect isn’t always as perfect as it seems. We talk about Victoria’s eating disorder journey, the books that have changed her life and launching her new company, the Glow Up Project. Here are the highlights: (05:32) Victoria’s eating disorder story (14:30) I try to really help women shift their mindset (17:21) Victoria’s proudest moments (20:42) Victoria’s current relationship with food and her signature dish (23:14) Her book recommendations (32:08) What makes her heart smile Contact Victoria: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/victorianiamh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/victorianiamh/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theglowupproject_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/theglowupproject_/</a> <a href="https://matchstickgroup.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://matchstickgroup.co</a> Victoria’s book recommendation: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Life-Picador-Collection/dp/1529077214/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> A Little Life</a> by Hanya Yanagihara <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Starts-Us-Colleen-Hoover/dp/1398518166" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It Starts with</a> Us by Colleen Hoover <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Four Agreements</a> by Don Miguel Ruiz Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Loves Victoria Spence

This week’s guest is Angharad Marsh, a TV consultant, an agent for Milk Management and a busy mum to three daughters. She looks after some fantastic people, a few of which have been guests on my podcast. Angharad radiates a genuine kindness along with an incredible smile. We talk about having twins and raising daughters, returning to work after maternity leave, her love for her job and for tequila! Here are the highlights: (04:38) The shock when Angharad found out she was having twins (09:18) How Angharad started working in TV (15:43) Angharad’s proudest moments (19:33) Her book recommendations (25:00) The nicest compliments Angharad has received (29:35) What makes her heart smile   Contact Angharad: Website: https://www.milkmanagement.co.uk/ Instagram: @angharadwyn11   Angharad’s book recommendation:  Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton   Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com  

This week’s guest is Angharad Marsh, a TV consultant, an agent for Milk Management and a busy mum to three daughters. She looks after some fantastic people, a few of which have been guests on my podcast. Angharad radiates a genuine kindness along with an incredible smile. We talk about having twins and raising daughters, returning to work after maternity leave, her love for her job and for tequila! Here are the highlights: (04:38) The shock when Angharad found out she was having twins (09:18) How Angharad started working in TV (15:43) Angharad’s proudest moments (19:33) Her book recommendations (25:00) The nicest compliments Angharad has received (29:35) What makes her heart smile Contact Angharad: Website: <a href="https://www.milkmanagement.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.milkmanagement.co.uk/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/angharadwyn11/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@angharadwyn11</a> Angharad’s book recommendation: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-I-Know-About-Love/dp/0241982103" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Everything I Know About Love</a> by Dolly Alderton Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Loves Angharad Marsh

Lucy Loves is a podcast bringing a bit of light-hearted fun and humour, inspired by you for you. It is borne from Lucy’s love of listening and love of laughter.Each week our aim is to bring you a few laughs and some inspiring momentum to lift the spirits - and to find out what makes your heart smile. Lucy Gourlay is a happy, hard-working, busy single mum to two fabulous children. Lucy lives in rural Northumberland and loves baking. She also loves the idea of running! Lucy is a Time to Think coach giving unconditional space to people who don’t feel listened to.Each week Lucy chats to a different guest so they can bring their laughter and humour and we can learn about what or who inspires them to keep the feel-good moments alive.Life has its fair share of challenges and we can be affected in so many ways. But it is remembering to find or look for the humour, the heartwarming, or even the laugh out loud moments - and that’s what we aim to do each week, is to find the laughter in amongst the challenges. We really hope you enjoy this podcast and would love you to subscribe so you can keep updated with new episodes. And if you really enjoy it, it would mean a great deal if you can leave a review.

This week’s guest is the extremely funny, self-deprecating, blogger, author and mum, Cat Sims. Cat launched her blog ‘Not So Smug Now’ as a way to process motherhood having found the transition to becoming a parent incredibly difficult. We have a fantastic chat about Cat’s sobriety and what led her to AA, the challenges surrounding social media and of course her brilliant new book!   Here are the highlights: (02:57) Creating organic content  (04:37) Giving up alcohol (12:28) Being relatable (16:08) We have to take responsibility when consuming social media (22:10) Having marriage counselling (27:26) Cat’s proudest moments (29:14) Cat’s new book (33:23) Cat’s book recommendations (35:51) The nicest compliment Cat has received   Contact Cat: Website: https://www.notsosmugnow.com Instagram: @notsosmugnow   Cat’s Book:  The First Time You Smiled (Or Was It Just Wind?): A Baby Record Journal With Attitude   Cat’s book recommendation:  Feeling Myself: How I Shed My Shame to Find Sexual Freedom and You Can Too by Natalie Lee   Cat’s favourite authors: Margaret Atwood Stephen King   If you have any questions about addiction please visit the Alcoholics Anonymous website for more information: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/   Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com  

This week’s guest is the extremely funny, self-deprecating, blogger, author and mum, Cat Sims. Cat launched her blog ‘Not So Smug Now’ as a way to process motherhood having found the transition to becoming a parent incredibly difficult. We have a fantastic chat about Cat’s sobriety and what led her to AA, the challenges surrounding social media and of course her brilliant new book! Here are the highlights: (02:57) Creating organic content  (04:37) Giving up alcohol (12:28) Being relatable (16:08) We have to take responsibility when consuming social media (22:10) Having marriage counselling (27:26) Cat’s proudest moments (29:14) Cat’s new book (33:23) Cat’s book recommendations (35:51) The nicest compliment Cat has received Contact Cat: Website: <a href="https://www.notsosmugnow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.notsosmugnow.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notsosmugnow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@notsosmugnow</a> Cat’s Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0008526141/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_0BBP4M2VSCX92HW814D5?linkCode=ml1&amp;tag=notsosmugnow-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The First Time You Smiled (Or Was It Just Wind?): A Baby Record Journal With Attitude</a> Cat’s book recommendation: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1785043862/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_VEHWQ2BQRG90VS1MQJWD?linkCode=ml1&amp;tag=notsosmugnow-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Feeling Myself: How I Shed My Shame to Find Sexual Freedom and You Can To</a>o by Natalie Lee Cat’s favourite authors: <a href="http://margaretatwood.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Margaret Atwood</a> <a href="https://stephenking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephen King</a> If you have any questions about addiction please visit the Alcoholics Anonymous website for more information: <a href="https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/</a> Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Loves Cat Sims

This week’s guest is the wonderful MoJo! She is a strong and credible advocate for mental health and is best known for her encouragement of women to love themselves authentically, she is also a TV personality, dancer and internet sensation. She is currently gracing our screens on ITV 2’s Peckham’s Finest. We have a brilliant chat about creating her online community throughout lockdown, making her grandma proud and learning to pole dance!   Here are the highlights: (04:34) Joining a pole dancing class (09:08) Getting through lockdown using social media (13:00) Where the name ‘MoJo’ came from (15:19) MoJo’s proudest moment (17:46) How MoJo became part of Peckham’s Finest (20:38) How becoming a life model helped with MoJo’s confidence (24:07) MoJo’s book recommendation (30:13) What makes MoJo’s heart smile   Contact MoJo: Instagram: @_queenmojo Twitter: @_queenmojo Management: MiLK Management   MoJo’s book recommendation:  First Born by Sarah Aluko   Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com  

This week’s guest is the wonderful MoJo! She is a strong and credible advocate for mental health and is best known for her encouragement of women to love themselves authentically, she is also a TV personality, dancer and internet sensation. She is currently gracing our screens on ITV 2’s Peckham’s Finest. We have a brilliant chat about creating her online community throughout lockdown, making her grandma proud and learning to pole dance! Here are the highlights: (04:34) Joining a pole dancing class (09:08) Getting through lockdown using social media (13:00) Where the name ‘MoJo’ came from (15:19) MoJo’s proudest moment (17:46) How MoJo became part of Peckham’s Finest (20:38) How becoming a life model helped with MoJo’s confidence (24:07) MoJo’s book recommendation (30:13) What makes MoJo’s heart smile Contact MoJo: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_queenmojo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_queenmojo</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/_queenmojo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_queenmojo</a> Management: <a href="https://www.milkmanagement.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MiLK Management</a> MoJo’s book recommendation: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Firstborn-Sarah-Aluko/dp/099572380X/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1653920911&amp;refinements=p_27:Sarah+Aluko&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1&amp;text=Sarah+Aluko" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> First Born</a> by Sarah Aluko Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Loves MoJo 

This week’s guest is Sophie Stephenson, who is a Time to Think coach facilitator, consultant and member of the global faculty.  I am passionate about being a Time to Think coach myself and one of the main reasons I wanted to chat with Sophie today was to give you an opportunity to learn a bit more about this way of being. We discuss when Sophie discovered Nancy Kline’s book, why making the time to think and listen is so important and of course her proudest moments and nicest compliment!   Here are the highlights: (03:59) Writing a parenting book to allow your children the think (09:19) When Sophie discovered Time to Think (14:15) How do you know you’re working on the right things? (15:51) The nicest compliment Sophie has received (18:58) Who does the cooking? (21:00) Sophie’s proudest moment (25:31) How Sophie coped in lockdown   Contact Sophie: Website:  https://www.thethinkingproject.co.uk/ Sophie’s book recommendation: Peak Mind by Amish Jha   Book Mentions:  Time to Think by Nancy Kline  The Promise That Changes Everything: I Won’t Interrupt You by Nancy Kline   Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com  

This week’s guest is Sophie Stephenson, who is a Time to Think coach facilitator, consultant and member of the global faculty.  I am passionate about being a Time to Think coach myself and one of the main reasons I wanted to chat with Sophie today was to give you an opportunity to learn a bit more about this way of being. We discuss when Sophie discovered Nancy Kline’s book, why making the time to think and listen is so important and of course her proudest moments and nicest compliment! Here are the highlights: (03:59) Writing a parenting book to allow your children the think (09:19) When Sophie discovered Time to Think (14:15) How do you know you’re working on the right things? (15:51) The nicest compliment Sophie has received (18:58) Who does the cooking? (21:00) Sophie’s proudest moment (25:31) How Sophie coped in lockdown Contact Sophie: Website:  <a href="https://www.thethinkingproject.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thethinkingproject.co.uk/</a> Sophie’s book recommendation: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Peak-Mind-Amishi-Jha/dp/0349424969" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peak Mind</a> by Amish Jha Book Mentions: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Time-Think-Listening-Ignite-Human/dp/0706377451" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Time to Think</a> by Nancy Kline <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Promise-That-Changes-Everything-Interrupt/dp/0241423511" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Promise That Changes Everything: I Won’t Interrupt You</a> by Nancy Kline Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Loves Sophie Stephenson 

This week’s guest is Daisy Upton or otherwise known as the Five Minute Mum. Daisy is a mum of two and through her journey as a parent shared her tips for keeping her little ones entertained through her blog. Daisy has gone on to have three books published and has an impressive quarter of a million followers on social media. We talk about the impact lockdown had on Daisy’s book sales, her love of cocktails and she shares an incredibly moving story of how her games helped a mother and her son through a very difficult time.   Here are the highlights: (02:09) Transition back to “normal” life after lockdown (05:49) Turn off social media and listen to your child (06:58) Daisy’s golden rule (08:19) Daisy’s favourite game (10:11) Making time for a cocktail (14:54) Daisy’s proudest moments (19:54) One of Daisy’s nicest compliments (25:12) Daisy’s book recommendation   Contact Daisy: Website:  https://fiveminutemum.com/   Daisy’s book recommendation:  The Explosive Child by Ross W. Greene   Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com  

This week’s guest is Daisy Upton or otherwise known as the Five Minute Mum. Daisy is a mum of two and through her journey as a parent shared her tips for keeping her little ones entertained through her blog. Daisy has gone on to have three books published and has an impressive quarter of a million followers on social media. We talk about the impact lockdown had on Daisy’s book sales, her love of cocktails and she shares an incredibly moving story of how her games helped a mother and her son through a very difficult time. Here are the highlights: (02:09) Transition back to “normal” life after lockdown (05:49) Turn off social media and listen to your child (06:58) Daisy’s golden rule (08:19) Daisy’s favourite game (10:11) Making time for a cocktail (14:54) Daisy’s proudest moments (19:54) One of Daisy’s nicest compliments (25:12) Daisy’s book recommendation Contact Daisy: Website:  <a href="https://fiveminutemum.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fiveminutemum.com/</a> Daisy’s book recommendation: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Explosive-Child-Sixth-Understanding-Chronically-ebook/dp/B08NP52GTW/ref=sr_1_3?adgrpid=92539286309&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw-JyUBhCuARIsANUqQ_JAZ_Vm8kOq_2EjpWFWYdPFNJZT05cBuw6QyzsnOP0I1kWt74kNPgoaAlkTEALw_wcB&amp;hvadid=415231631457&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=1006469&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=8087264440071998683&amp;hvtargid=kwd-346376120286&amp;hydadcr=18479_1816595&amp;keywords=ross+greene+explosive+child&amp;qid=1653054465&amp;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Explosive Child</a> by Ross W. Greene Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Loves Five Minute Mum

The definition of an Alchemist is a person who transforms or creates something through a seemingly magical process, which sums up this week’s guest pretty perfectly.  Raj Garcia and I have crossed paths throughout our coaching journeys, and while I don't know Raj, I do know that he is kind, chilled and wise and has been described as a walking definition of intentional calm, which I personally think is a wonderful description.  So I'm really looking forward to chatting with Raj this week and to find out all about his exciting adventures.   Here are the highlights:  (01:32) Leaving everything behind  (06:03) Coaching the body and the mind  (10:44) Change is more than just surface level  (15:04) Nicest compliment  (16:48) Peanut butter and porridge  (18:48) Book recommendations  (24:30) Getting out your head and being present   Contact Raj:   LinkedIn   Raj’s book recommendation:    The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho   Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R. Hawkins    Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com    

The definition of an Alchemist is a person who transforms or creates something through a seemingly magical process, which sums up this week’s guest pretty perfectly.  Raj Garcia and I have crossed paths throughout our coaching journeys, and while I don't know Raj, I do know that he is kind, chilled and wise and has been described as a walking definition of intentional calm, which I personally think is a wonderful description.  So I'm really looking forward to chatting with Raj this week and to find out all about his exciting adventures.  Here are the highlights:  (01:32) Leaving everything behind  (06:03) Coaching the body and the mind  (10:44) Change is more than just surface level  (15:04) Nicest compliment  (16:48) Peanut butter and porridge  (18:48) Book recommendations  (24:30) Getting out your head and being present  Contact Raj:  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajgorsia/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a> Raj’s book recommendation:   <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemist-Fable-About-Following-Dream/dp/0722532938/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29D3N3AUOBI92&amp;keywords=the+alchemist+by+paulo+coelho&amp;qid=1652957045&amp;sprefix=the+alchemist%2Caps%2C445&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Letting-Go-Pathway-Surrender/dp/B00ZJFBIVQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FYYOR7GM7AYY&amp;keywords=letting+go+the+pathway+of+surrender&amp;qid=1652957070&amp;sprefix=letting+go%2Caps%2C1287&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R. Hawkins</a> Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Loves Raj Gorsia

This week’s guest is someone I don’t know a lot about, but my listeners will know I love finding out about people. So, today I am chatting to my podcast producer Phoebe Winter, a mum to a cheeky toddler, an audio editor, and a heavy metal fan. We talk about when she met Eric Clapton, giving birth on her toilet and her love of takeaways!   Here are the highlights: (01:23) Being a fan of rock music (03:02) Editing podcasts (05:50) Listing to the Parenting Hell podcast (09:06) The nicest compliment Phoebe has received (10:34) Enjoying a Thai takeaway (17:00) Recording Eric Clapton (18:49) Giving birth on a toilet (24:40) What makes Phoebe’s heart smile   Contact Phoebe: LinkedIn: @phoebewinter   Phoebe’s book recommendation:  The Secret History by Donna Tartt   Phoebe’s podcast recommendation:  Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe   Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com  

This week’s guest is someone I don’t know a lot about, but my listeners will know I love finding out about people. So, today I am chatting to my podcast producer Phoebe Winter, a mum to a cheeky toddler, an audio editor, and a heavy metal fan. We talk about when she met Eric Clapton, giving birth on her toilet and her love of takeaways! Here are the highlights: (01:23) Being a fan of rock music (03:02) Editing podcasts (05:50) Listing to the Parenting Hell podcast (09:06) The nicest compliment Phoebe has received (10:34) Enjoying a Thai takeaway (17:00) Recording Eric Clapton (18:49) Giving birth on a toilet (24:40) What makes Phoebe’s heart smile Contact Phoebe: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebewinter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@phoebewinter</a> Phoebe’s book recommendation: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-History-Donna-Tartt/dp/0140167773/ref=asc_df_0140167773/?tag=googshopuk-21&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=310857073810&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=3234862576519674790&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=1006798&amp;hvtargid=pla-459688182155&amp;psc=1&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Secret History by Donna Tartt</a> Phoebe’s podcast recommendation: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rob-beckett-and-josh-widdicombes-parenting-hell/id1510251497" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe</a> Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Loves Phoebe Winter

This week’s guest is the kind, compassionate and extremely hardworking Liv Connolly-Bastock. Liv is the proud co-owner and head baker at the Salt cafe in Edinburgh which is proudly listed as the number one cafe in the city. Liv and her partner risked it all by investing all their savings in opening a cafe at the end of the first lockdown. We talk about the effects of the pandemic, how it’s important to follow your dreams, the stresses and rewards of running a cafe and how baking has been a constant throughout her life.   Here are the highlights: (02:33) Liv’s journey to opening a cafe (05:42) What brought Liv to Edinburgh (10:17) Being a risk-taker (14:54) On being a hands-on business owner (19:30) When Liv had a panic attack at work (25:25) Liv’s proudest moments (29:58) Liv’s book recommendation (40:13) What makes Liv’s heart smile   Contact Liv: Website: https://www.salt.scot/ Instagram (Business): @salt.scot Instagram (Personal): @salt.baker   Charities mentioned: The Burnt Chef Project: https://www.theburntchefproject.com/ Rosie Runs to Kathmandu: https://phaseworldwide.org/campaign/rosieruns/   Liv’s book recommendations:  Just a Little Run Around the World by Rosie Swale Pope   Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com  

This week’s guest is the kind, compassionate and extremely hardworking Liv Connolly-Bastock. Liv is the proud co-owner and head baker at the Salt cafe in Edinburgh which is proudly listed as the number one cafe in the city. Liv and her partner risked it all by investing all their savings in opening a cafe at the end of the first lockdown. We talk about the effects of the pandemic, how it’s important to follow your dreams, the stresses and rewards of running a cafe and how baking has been a constant throughout her life. Here are the highlights: (02:33) Liv’s journey to opening a cafe (05:42) What brought Liv to Edinburgh (10:17) Being a risk-taker (14:54) On being a hands-on business owner (19:30) When Liv had a panic attack at work (25:25) Liv’s proudest moments (29:58) Liv’s book recommendation (40:13) What makes Liv’s heart smile Contact Liv: Website: <a href="https://www.salt.scot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.salt.scot/</a> Instagram (Business): <a href="https://www.instagram.com/salt.scot/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@salt.scot</a> Instagram (Personal): <a href="https://www.instagram.com/salt.baker/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@salt.baker</a> Charities mentioned: The Burnt Chef Project: <a href="https://www.theburntchefproject.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theburntchefproject.com/</a> Rosie Runs to Kathmandu: <a href="https://phaseworldwide.org/campaign/rosieruns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://phaseworldwide.org/campaign/rosieruns/</a> Liv’s book recommendations: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-Little-Run-Around-World/dp/0007306202/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=50716066302&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwpcOTBhCZARIsAEAYLuVBQBi6B3Vi9lpnzcrIotPCTOc2nbCIbnemE4pBTJ3IFcJgK2Sjd8AaApAXEALw_wcB&amp;hvadid=259088696535&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=1006798&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=16242661672944906111&amp;hvtargid=kwd-299776374911&amp;hydadcr=5557_1830099&amp;keywords=just+a+little+run+around+the+world&amp;qid=1651572449&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Just a Little Run Around the World</a> by Rosie Swale Pope Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Loves Salt Baker 

Jo Fairley

This week’s guest is someone who I find very inspiring and I have huge admiration for, Jo Fairley. Jo is a knowledgeable voice in the beauty industry, co-founder of Green and Black's chocolates, a public speaker, an author, a serial entrepreneur, and a champion of small businesses. We have a delightful conversation about her love of writing, how and why she became a founder of Green and Black’s chocolates, her brilliant book recommendations and how she struggles to cut onions!   Here are the highlights: (05:11) Jo describes her love of writing (10:19) Jo’s proudest moment (12:44) How she became a founder of Green and Black’s chocolates (20:04) Who does the cooking in Jo’s house (26:03) Jo’s book recommendations (33:06) What makes Jo’s heart smile   Contact Jo: https://www.josephinefairley.com/  https://www.beautybible.com/   The Penguin article:  https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/2021/december/easy-reading-hack-habit-read-more.html   Jo’s book recommendations: Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Paper-Palace-Miranda-Cowley-Heller/dp/0241470714/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1650643782&amp;sr=8-1    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unsettled-Ground-Shortlisted-Womens-Fiction/dp/0241457467/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=unsettled+ground+claire+fuller&amp;qid=1650643857&amp;sprefix=unsettled+ground%2Caps%2C94&amp;sr=8-1    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lessons-Chemistry-Debut-Bonnie-Garmus/dp/0857528122/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2COLZ2123ZXSR&amp;keywords=lessons+in+chemistry&amp;qid=1650643898&amp;sprefix=lessons+in+chemistry%2Caps%2C90&amp;sr=8-1   Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com  

This week’s guest is someone who I find very inspiring and I have huge admiration for, Jo Fairley. Jo is a knowledgeable voice in the beauty industry, co-founder of Green and Black's chocolates, a public speaker, an author, a serial entrepreneur, and a champion of small businesses. We have a delightful conversation about her love of writing, how and why she became a founder of Green and Black’s chocolates, her brilliant book recommendations and how she struggles to cut onions! Here are the highlights: (05:11) Jo describes her love of writing (10:19) Jo’s proudest moment (12:44) How she became a founder of Green and Black’s chocolates (20:04) Who does the cooking in Jo’s house (26:03) Jo’s book recommendations (33:06) What makes Jo’s heart smile Contact Jo: <a href="https://www.josephinefairley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.josephinefairley.com/</a> <a href="https://www.beautybible.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.beautybible.com/</a> The Penguin article: <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/2021/december/easy-reading-hack-habit-read-more.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/2021/december/easy-reading-hack-habit-read-more.html</a> Jo’s book recommendations: Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Paper-Palace-Miranda-Cowley-Heller/dp/0241470714/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1650643782&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Paper-Palace-Miranda-Cowley-Heller/dp/0241470714/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1650643782&amp;sr=8-1</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unsettled-Ground-Shortlisted-Womens-Fiction/dp/0241457467/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=unsettled+ground+claire+fuller&amp;qid=1650643857&amp;sprefix=unsettled+ground,aps,94&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unsettled-Ground-Shortlisted-Womens-Fiction/dp/0241457467/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=unsettled+ground+claire+fuller&amp;qid=1650643857&amp;sprefix=unsettled+ground%2Caps%2C94&amp;sr=8-1</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lessons-Chemistry-Debut-Bonnie-Garmus/dp/0857528122/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2COLZ2123ZXSR&amp;keywords=lessons+in+chemistry&amp;qid=1650643898&amp;sprefix=lessons+in+chemistry,aps,90&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lessons-Chemistry-Debut-Bonnie-Garmus/dp/0857528122/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2COLZ2123ZXSR&amp;keywords=lessons+in+chemistry&amp;qid=1650643898&amp;sprefix=lessons+in+chemistry%2Caps%2C90&amp;sr=8-1</a> Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Loves Jo Fairley 

Casper Craven

Motivational, inspirational, dynamic and fearless are just a few words that describe my guest this week. Those words alone made me inspired to want to know more about Casper Craven.  Incredible life experiences, highs and lows, and sailing around the world twice highlights why Casper is a highly regarded leadership and teamwork keynote speaker. He is a family man who loves setting, tackling and achieving big bold goals, and has the perfect blend of positive energy with a lovely smile.   You can find out more and connect with Casper via his website: https://www.casparcraven.com/leadership  Here are the highlights:  (01:29) Everything's a learning journey  (05:53) Learning to be in the present  (09:00) Proudest moments  (12:08) Read Casper’s book  Be More Human  (14:45) Cooking under duress  (18:51) Book recommendations  (22:13) What does the future hold?   Casper’s book recommendations:   Principles by Ray Dalio   Lifespan by Dr David Sinclair   Casper’s podcast recommendations:   Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett   Impact Theory by Tom Bilyeu   Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com   

Motivational, inspirational, dynamic and fearless are just a few words that describe my guest this week. Those words alone made me inspired to want to know more about Casper Craven.  Incredible life experiences, highs and lows, and sailing around the world twice highlights why Casper is a highly regarded leadership and teamwork keynote speaker. He is a family man who loves setting, tackling and achieving big bold goals, and has the perfect blend of positive energy with a lovely smile.  You can find out more and connect with Casper via his website: <a href="https://www.casparcraven.com/leadership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.casparcraven.com/leadership</a> Here are the highlights:  (01:29) Everything's a learning journey  (05:53) Learning to be in the present  (09:00) Proudest moments  (12:08) Read Casper’s book <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Be-more-Human-Rethinking-High-Performance/dp/1838100105" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Be More Human</a> (14:45) Cooking under duress  (18:51) Book recommendations  (22:13) What does the future hold?  Casper’s book recommendations:  <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Principles-Life-and-Work/dp/B074B28CXV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KC56599VYH9B&amp;keywords=principles+ray+dalio&amp;qid=1650524679&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=principles+%2Cstripbooks%2C84&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Principles by Ray Dalio</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifespan-Why-Age-Dont-Have/dp/B07VN7NHB6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FR0HT989FXCM&amp;keywords=lifespan+david+sinclair&amp;qid=1650524708&amp;s=audible&amp;sprefix=lifespan+%2Caudible%2C72&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Lifespan by Dr David Sinclair</a> Casper’s podcast recommendations:  <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7iQXmUT7XGuZSzAMjoNWlX?si=08da859a46b54d5c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1nARKz2vTIOb7gC9dusE4b?si=12ad4eecfd0f461e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Impact Theory by Tom Bilyeu</a> Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

Lucy Loves Casper Craven

This week, I’m doing things a little differently, it’s just me talking. I didn’t want to do one of my usual interviews as my father recently died. So, instead, I am going to be sharing some great book recommendations that I have learnt through all the interviews I have done. I talk about the wonderful book called ‘The Book of Rest: Stop Striving. Start Being.’ By Gabrielle Brown and James Reeves and in contrast to that book I talk about ‘Chasing Extreme by Luke Tyburski. Other books I mention are S.U.M.O. by Paul Mcgee, ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?’ By Julie Smith, ‘Honey &amp; Co.’ By Itamar Srolovich and Sarit Packer and many more.   Here are the highlights: (02:17) ‘The Book of Rest: Stop Striving. Start Being.’ (03:56) ‘Chasing Extreme: A Journey of Overcoming Obstacles and Depression to Embrace a Life of Extreme Adventure’ (04:47) ’S.U.M.O. (Shut Up, Move On)’ (06:16) ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?’ (08:26) ‘Honey &amp; Co.’ (09:29) ‘Magpie’ by Elizabeth Day (10:14) ‘The Promise That Changes Everything: I Won’t Interrupt You’ by Nancy Kline (18:48) What made my heart sing this week   Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com  

This week, I’m doing things a little differently, it’s just me talking. I didn’t want to do one of my usual interviews as my father recently died. So, instead, I am going to be sharing some great book recommendations that I have learnt through all the interviews I have done. I talk about the wonderful book called ‘The Book of Rest: Stop Striving. Start Being.’ By Gabrielle Brown and James Reeves and in contrast to that book I talk about ‘Chasing Extreme by Luke Tyburski. Other books I mention are S.U.M.O. by Paul Mcgee, ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?’ By Julie Smith, ‘Honey &amp; Co.’ By Itamar Srolovich and Sarit Packer and many more. Here are the highlights: (02:17) ‘The Book of Rest: Stop Striving. Start Being.’ (03:56) ‘Chasing Extreme: A Journey of Overcoming Obstacles and Depression to Embrace a Life of Extreme Adventure’ (04:47) ’S.U.M.O. (Shut Up, Move On)’ (06:16) ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?’ (08:26) ‘Honey &amp; Co.’ (09:29) ‘Magpie’ by Elizabeth Day (10:14) ‘The Promise That Changes Everything: I Won’t Interrupt You’ by Nancy Kline (18:48) What made my heart sing this week Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at <a href="http://lucygourlay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lucygourlay.com</a>

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Lucy Loves is a podcast bringing a bit of light-hearted fun and humour, inspired by you for you. It is borne from Lucy’s love of listening and love of laughter. Each week our aim is to bring you a few laughs and some inspiring momentum to lift the spirits - and to find out what makes your heart smile. Lucy Gourlay is a happy, hard-working, busy single mum to two fabulous children. Lucy lives in rural Northumberland and loves baking. She also loves the idea of running! Lucy is a Time to Think coach giving unconditional space to people who don’t feel listened to. Each week Lucy chats to a different guest so they can bring their laughter and humour and we can learn about what or who inspires them to keep the feel-good moments alive. Life has its fair share of challenges and we can be affected in so many ways. But it is remembering to find or look for the humour, the heartwarming, or even the laugh out loud moments - and that’s what we aim to do each week, is to find the laughter in amongst the challenges. We really hope you enjoy this podcast and would love you to subscribe so you can keep updated with new episodes. And if you really enjoy it, it would mean a great deal if you can leave a review.

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