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Welcome to the egg talks to podcast where you’ll hear me in conversation with some fierce Scottish females on a whole range of topics from being a modern mother to running a business, from sustainable fashion to not so sustainable sex... and most things in-between! Real life relatable stuff, my hope is you listen, learn and hopefully laugh too.

Episodes

June 4, 2025 49 mins
Recorded live at the Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh.

During this powerful live episode of Women on Top, our Egg Head host Kylie Reid sits down with Sarra Hoy for an unforgettable conversation that left the Lyceum in quiet tears and standing ovation.

Sarra opens up about her incredible journey — from a legal career shaped by a curiosity about crime and Death Row, to standing beside her husband, Sir Chris Hoy, through Olympic triumphs, and ...
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In this episode, we’re bringing you a live recording from our International Women's Day, Women on Top event at the W Hotel in Edinburgh with the incredible ⁠Lauren Currie OBE⁠⁠, founder of⁠⁠ UPFRONT⁠⁠. Lauren’s mission is to revolutionise confidence for 10 million women, and her work has already empowered thousands to step forward and own their voices. 

Lauren dives into the realities of being a confident woman in a world that doesn...
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We receive a huge number of requests daily from members asking for family law help and wanted to offer more support. This time, I’m talking to Shona Smith, a partner at Blackadders, who is a leading expert in family law. Shona has supported many individuals through the complexities of divorce and relationship breakdowns.

In this episode, we cover a range of important topics, including what it means to reach out to a family lawyer, h...
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Welcome back to Egg talks to... and what a treat we have for you. In this episode I talk to the endlessly energetic and inspiring Meryl Williams, who you might know as one of the winners of The Traitors, or her podcast, You and Me.

We covered so much in this conversation; from the struggle of making friends in your 20's, to life after Traitors, family life, living in South Africa, the power of manifestation. We also got into the nit...
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Hey duders.  Really excited to let you listen in to this episode of the egg talks to podcast, recorded live at the Scamp & Dude store in the St James Quarter Edinburgh, I had the great pleasure of speaking to founder Jo Tutchener Sharp.

If you haven’t heard of S& D – where have you been? See those dresses with bright patterns and lightening bolts on the sleeves, that’s them! S&D is a superpowered fashion brand which spre...
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In this episode I talk to Lisa Shepherd, co-founder of The Biskery. I discovered Lisa and her amazing business when she posted on Linkedin, where she shared details about a conversation she had had with a journalist and what she had heard him say when he THOUGHT he had ended the call…..he hadn’t ended the call….you’ll need to listen into this episode to hear what he said and how those comments helped power Lisa on, staying true to ...
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In this inspiring episode, join us at the final stop of our Women on Top tour in Glasgow, where we gathered at the stunning Corinthian Club. Kylie Reid, egg head, engages in an enlightening conversation with two remarkable speakers: Tammy Koslowski, founder of NAF! Salon, and Mel MacIntyre, a distinguished Executive Coach and Business Consultant.

Listen in as Tammy and Mel divulge the untold challenges they faced on their paths to s...
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In this live recording of the Women on Top event in Aberdeen, dive into the captivating stories and invaluable insights shared by Jo Fairley, founder of Green & Black's and renowned journalist, and Dr. Jeanette Forbes OBE, Chief Executive and Founder of PCL Group and owner of Grape & Grain.

This episode unveils the personal experiences, valuable lessons, and transformative journeys of two trailblazing female entrepreneurs.

Di...
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What happens after something has gone viral? Join us for this exciting episode of Women on Top in Perth, where egg head Kylie Reid has an open conversation with two extraordinary speakers: Rachel Rowley, Founding Partner of Ballintaggart (until 2023) and PR/Marketing guru, and Jade Robertson, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Little Lies.

In this conversation, Rachel and Jade discuss topics such as harnessing originality in a comp...
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Anja Baak founded Great Glen Charcuterie; a small business based in Roy Bridge. Their focus on locally sourced wild Scottish venison has earned them multiple Great Taste awards and a loyal following.

Samantha Paton, the Director and Founder of Isolated Heroes, has been revolutionising the partywear industry since 2012. Creating sustainable and inclusive designs for all body types, Isolated Heroes has garnered international recogniti...
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What can we say about this event apart from, thank god we recorded it! So  much good stuff, social media and marketing insights from two women at the top of their game.

Grace Andrews, the marketing brains behind the Steven Bartlett empire (and only 26!), Grace has played a major role in the phenomenal growth of the Diary of a CEO podcast, as well as Steven's social channels. 

Sonja Mitchell, founder of Jump Ship Brewery, Scotland's f...
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Kicking off 2024 in style, we were thrilled to be joined by Deliciously Ella founder Ella Mills! A self-proclaimed accidental founder, now leading a multi-million pound empire, Ella has just released her 7th cookbook Healthy Made Simple.

Ella was warm, funny and honest, she shared invaluable business insights and told us what she really thinks of work/life balance. Whether you're dreaming of launching your own business, seeking to e...
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My guest on this episode is Philippa Cunniff, Partner and Head of Family Law at Gilson Gray. She is one of Scotland’s most well respected divorce lawyers, who has guided many women and men through this particularly challenging time of their life.

In advance of recording this podcast I spent some time looking at the kinds of questions that reared their head on this topic, things like - how long does a divorce take? What does it cost?...
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My guest on this episode of the Egg Talks To…podcast is Bonnie Garmus, whose debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry was published in April 2022 and has since become an international best seller. It’s been praised not only by readers and literary critics around the world but also by professors in chemistry!

I had a really interesting conversation with Bonnie online from her home in London. She is such a busy person, she works with 40 publ...
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April 5, 2023 77 mins
Gail needs no introduction, many of you will have seen her before, heard parts of her story. But what you may not have picked up over the years and in all those articles written and TV shows, is what a good, kind, funny women Gail is. We laughed a lot during this episode! Witty and honest, Gail talks about the death of her parents, the highs and lows of being a media personality, her love of giving back, and gives us an insight int...
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Welcome back to egg talks to!

After a bit of a break I am delighted to be back, and with a conversation that means a huge amount to me. After losing my parents I've been on a mission to talk about death, about grief, to support others going through the same. I believe that we are further united by our shared losses, and that by discussing the journey, we help ourselves, and others too.

In this episode I chat to widows Doug and Alison...
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October 6, 2021 55 mins
During lockdown my friend Kirsty set up the wonderful Boozy Book Club; pairing books with bespoke cocktails and thoughtfully curated gifts and packaging them up in a beautiful box, recipients would meet on-line at the end of the month to discuss the book with the author! We both adored The Midnight Library and wanted it to be in the box, but knew it would be a tricky mission to persuade Matt. But we did, and it truly was a team eff...
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I was initially going to chat to Dr Terrina on the Menopause but after reading about her areas of specialism, and realising I'd been to see her earlier this year for a mole check, I decided there was lots more to chat about! So in this episode we cover skin health and the importance of checking your moles, we talk about Well-Women Health checks, a comprehensive full body MOT, and then on to the Menopause and HRT. I wish Dr Terrina ...
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In February 2019 Leighanne's wife Gill was diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma. For the next 14 months Gill was relatively stable as she received treatment, and the pair lived life to the full, ticking off much of Gill's bucket list wishes. In April 2020 her tablets stopped working, and she passed away in May 2020. In this emotional conversation Leighanne and I discuss life after loss, the importance of knowing your own body, of making...
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After almost a full year of eating and drinking like it's Christmas, I decided enough was enough, and that I had to salvage something from 2020, and end on a healthy(ish) high. With motivation and will-power low, I knew I needed a pro to help me - and you don't get much more pro than Amanda Hamilton! Four best selling books and a t.v career dedicated to feeding the nation healthy grub, I loved listening to Amanda's advice, a no non...
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