Ladies of Liverpool

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Ellie Kerr to talk about the Merseyside Women of the Year Awards and the powerful role they play in celebrating and uplifting women across the region.Ellie shares why these awards matter, the impact they have, and why recognising success is so important.

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Dianne Marshall, a hairdresser whose career has taken her from Liverpool to Los Angeles and back again. Dianne shares her incredible journey from starting out in the Liverpool hair scene to working with Hollywood A-listers, and how she helped bring hair extensions into the mainstream in Liverpool.We also talk about the realities of working in the celebrity world, the lessons she learned in LA, and how she built a reputation that attracted both Hollywood stars and some of Liverpool’s most high-profile clients.It’s an honest and inspiring conversation about ambition, resilience, and what it really takes to succeed at the highest level of the industry.

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Sarah Ogle from the Liverpool Everyman and  Playhouse theatres. We’ll be chatting about her role across two of the city’s most iconic venues, what goes on behind the scenes, and what makes Liverpool’s theatre scene so special.We’ll also be talking about the hugely anticipated Jodie Comer play, plus all things theatre, from upcoming productions to why live performance continues to captivate audiences.

Today’s guest is a familiar face from British television and theatre. She became a household name as Ronnie Mitchell on EastEnders and has built a hugely successful career on stage and screen.She’s just finished performing at the Empire in the acclaimed play Dear England, we’ll be talking about her role in the production, her journey through the industry, and her long-standing love for Liverpool.Please welcome Samantha Womack.

Today’s episode is all about shifting the way you think so you can change the way you live. I’m joined by Leigha Sophia, a mindset coach dedicated to creating simple solutions with powerful results. Leigha helps people cut through the noise, break free from limiting beliefs, and build thought patterns that actually support the life they want.If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re overcomplicating your next move, this conversation is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. Leigha shares practical, actionable tools you can start using right away—because real transformation doesn’t have to be complicated.

In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by Michelle from Zoe's Place to share the remarkable story of how the children’s hospice was saved from closure.She reflects on the powerful community effort that secured its future, why vital funding is still urgently needed, and the exciting plans ahead to continue supporting families who rely on its care.A heartfelt conversation about resilience, hope, and what’s next for Zoe’s Place.

In this empowering episode, we sit down with Lindzi Germain to talk about her inspiring journey from stage to becoming a passionate advocate for women’s midlife health. Lindzi shares the story behind Peri/Meno Queens, her growing community supporting women through perimenopause and menopause, and speaks candidly about her own health journey since lockdown. It’s an honest, uplifting conversation about reinvention, resilience, and reclaiming your power at every stage of life.

This week we’re joined by Sarah Griffiths from Nourish to talk all things gut health.We discuss why gut health plays such a key role in digestion, immunity and overall wellbeing, the common signs your gut may be out of balance, and simple, practical steps you can take to support it. Sarah shares expert insight in a clear, accessible way, breaking down the science and offering realistic advice you can apply straight away.If you’re looking to better understand your gut and improve your health from the inside out, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we’re joined by Karen Livesey to explore the incredible work behind the Hope Courses, a program dedicated to providing vital aftercare support for cancer survivors. We’ll discuss how these courses empower individuals beyond treatment, offering guidance, community, and renewed confidence for the road ahead.We also hear firsthand from Barbara and Pauline, who share their uplifting and personal experiences of taking part in this wonderful service, and how it has positively impacted their recovery journey.

Today we’re joined by Johnathan and Laura, two brilliant voices from the world of wine with stories that go way beyond the glass.We’re diving into the Northern Wine Festival, unpacking what really goes on inside the Bacchus School of Wine, and chatting about Lingo Vino. We’ll also talk about the bold leap of ditching teaching for a life in wine, touch on the glamorous — and slightly surreal — world of super yachts, and reflect on the Ladies of Lockdown.It’s honest, it’s inspiring, and yes — there’s plenty of wine chat along the way.So pour yourself a glass and settle in — this is going to be a great conversation.https://lingovino.vin/ bacchusschoolofwine.co.uk