

Ciara's Pink Sparkle Podcast!
Ciara Lawrence
My Podcast is about raising awareness of people who have a learning disability like me to help challenge attitudes. All of my views are my own. Not linked to my employer.
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Aug 2, 2024 • 37min
Ian Taverner!
Ian Taverner is known as Mr Cookfulness. He is a disabled cook, food writer. He is also a presenter. In this episode we chatted about his experience of cooking on TV show Sunday Brunch, his enjoyment of getting into cooking & helping to make cooking become more accessible for lots of people!

Jul 14, 2024 • 31min
Vincent Simone
Chat with professional dancer Vincent Simone about his career, being on Strictly & about his new theatre tour dance show Legends of the Ballroom with other Strictly pro dancers Pasha, James Jordan and Ian Waite!
Web: https://vincentsimone.com/

Jul 8, 2024 • 19min
Epsom Picture House!
Chat with Cris, General Manager of Epsom Picture House Cinema. We chatted about disability access in the cinema & about our favourite films too!
https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/epsom-picturehouse

Jun 21, 2024 • 32min
Mark & Ciara's podcast!
Chat with my husband Mark. We talked about learning disability & difficulties & how we met, our relationship & our wedding day & our hobbies like my podcast!

Jun 17, 2024 • 32min
TV GP Philippa Kaye
I chat to TV GP & Dr Philippa Kaye. We chatted health & disability & smear Tests & Screening & charity Eve Appeal which raises awareness of 5 Gynae cancers. I'm a Get Lippy Ambassador!

Jun 16, 2024 • 37min
Actress Cherylee Houston
I chat with Coronation Street Actress Cherylee Houston about people with a disability & Media Representation & her character on Corrie & we chatted about this week which is Learning Disability Week 2024!

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May 13, 2024 • 1h 8min
Fiona O'Carroll
Actress Fiona O'Carroll discusses disability awareness, her role in Mrs. Brown's Boys, and the art of tea making. She delves into the challenges of balancing work and family in the entertainment industry, highlights the importance of empowering individuals with learning disabilities, and shares her joy in being part of the beloved show. Fiona also talks about future projects, personal growth, and her diverse ventures beyond acting.

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Apr 30, 2024 • 32min
Shaun Wallace ITV Chaser
Quizzer Shaun Wallace from The Chase shares insights on his legal career & inclusivity in law. They discuss teamwork on the show & promote inclusivity. The podcast ends with a fun Grease characters quiz.

Apr 1, 2024 • 26min
John Verge - CEO Golden Lane Housing
John Verge, CEO of Golden Lane Housing, discusses the organization's mission to provide housing for people with learning disabilities and autism. Topics include the CEO's role, personalized support for independent living, and the inclusion of colleagues with disabilities in the organization.

Mar 27, 2024 • 27min
Actress Juliet Aubrey
Award-winning actress Juliet Aubrey discusses her roles in The Archers and TV drama Professor T with host Kera Lawrence. They talk about family ties, managing a rock band, filming in Kenya, and the challenges of filming Professor T during lockdown.


