Events That Made Me with Liz Taylor
Events Planner Liz Taylor interviews celebrities and business leaders about the events & life lessons that contributed to their success. Liz has been organising events for 30 years and in this podcast series, opens up her black book to invite an eclectic mix of people to discuss the events that made them. Every interview is accompanied by an "Air Extension" - an episode dedicated to Liz's breakdown of the themes from each interview.
Episodes
December 7, 2023 • 16 mins
"My job is to visit all the children and report to Mr and Mrs Claus."
Ahead of the festive season, Liz is joined by two very important people directly from the North Pole. Find out what really happens in the run-up to Christmas and get an exclusive insight into that magical family.
Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio of events, including celebrity weddings, charity...
Ahead of the festive season, Liz is joined by two very important people directly from the North Pole. Find out what really happens in the run-up to Christmas and get an exclusive insight into that magical family.
Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio of events, including celebrity weddings, charity...
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October 19, 2023 • 21 mins
“I’m committed to this woman and everything she’s given me”
You know Ryan Thomas from Coronation Street and Neighbours, today on Events That Made Me, Ryan joins Liz to share what he’s been up to since his time off the screen.
Ryan shares what family life is like back in Manchester and the projects that are on the horizon.
Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio...
You know Ryan Thomas from Coronation Street and Neighbours, today on Events That Made Me, Ryan joins Liz to share what he’s been up to since his time off the screen.
Ryan shares what family life is like back in Manchester and the projects that are on the horizon.
Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio...
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October 5, 2023 • 30 mins
“There is always a way to do anything”
Paul Baker made his millions by selling brioche, he joins Liz to tell her how he went from a family run bakery in Devon, to co-founder of the the international bakery business the St.Pierre Groupe
Paul reveals how he’s twice bounced back after “staring into the abyss”. And she shares some of his most important learnings from a life in business.
Plus, what’s next...
Paul Baker made his millions by selling brioche, he joins Liz to tell her how he went from a family run bakery in Devon, to co-founder of the the international bakery business the St.Pierre Groupe
Paul reveals how he’s twice bounced back after “staring into the abyss”. And she shares some of his most important learnings from a life in business.
Plus, what’s next...
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September 21, 2023 • 34 mins
“In every fragrance I create, I'm telling you the story of my life”
You may be familiar with Jo Malone’s scents; Lime Basil, Pomegranate Noir, Wood Sage. Today, Jo Malone joins Liz Taylor to share how she created the Jo Malone brand, how her sense of smell is her superpower, and what’s next for her new business, Jo Loves.
Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio of event...
You may be familiar with Jo Malone’s scents; Lime Basil, Pomegranate Noir, Wood Sage. Today, Jo Malone joins Liz Taylor to share how she created the Jo Malone brand, how her sense of smell is her superpower, and what’s next for her new business, Jo Loves.
Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio of event...
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September 6, 2023 • 26 mins
“I never played a leading lady because I was a little chubby”
Jodie Prenger has been a star on both stage and screen. In this episode of Events That Made Me, Jodie reveals how her love for entertainment started with Drag Queens in Blackpool.
Jodie tells Liz how winning I’d Do Anything in 2008 launched her career in theatre as she played Nancy on the West End, and eventually led to her current role on Coronat...
Jodie Prenger has been a star on both stage and screen. In this episode of Events That Made Me, Jodie reveals how her love for entertainment started with Drag Queens in Blackpool.
Jodie tells Liz how winning I’d Do Anything in 2008 launched her career in theatre as she played Nancy on the West End, and eventually led to her current role on Coronat...
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August 23, 2023 • 36 mins
“I'm not ashamed to say I’m fully through the menopause now.”
Emma Neville is far from just being Gary Neville’s wife. In this tell-all conversation with Liz, Emma reveals how she handled the shock of going through early menopause, and how this has empowered her to help other women.
Plus, Liz and Emma discuss how going through counselling led Emma to becoming a counsellor herself and working alongside Bury Ca...
Emma Neville is far from just being Gary Neville’s wife. In this tell-all conversation with Liz, Emma reveals how she handled the shock of going through early menopause, and how this has empowered her to help other women.
Plus, Liz and Emma discuss how going through counselling led Emma to becoming a counsellor herself and working alongside Bury Ca...
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August 9, 2023 • 32 mins
“As a kid, I thought, ‘why isn’t my dad in my life?’”
How did Scott Thomas go from party boy and former Love Island contestant to entrepreneur and businessman?
Scott reveals to Liz how he managed to change his relationship with alcohol after one party went a step too far.
Scott and Liz dive into his transformation, and how the absence of his father as a child shaped the way he is today.
L...
How did Scott Thomas go from party boy and former Love Island contestant to entrepreneur and businessman?
Scott reveals to Liz how he managed to change his relationship with alcohol after one party went a step too far.
Scott and Liz dive into his transformation, and how the absence of his father as a child shaped the way he is today.
L...
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July 26, 2023 • 24 mins
"I knew these ingredients could change the life of so many people who were suffering."
After spending six weeks in the hospital battling septicaemia, Lucy took the supplements that changed her life and then turned them into the globally acclaimed brand LYMA.
Liz and Lucy dig into how she created this brand, how far she's come from her humble beginnings, and how she is literally changing the face of the welln...
After spending six weeks in the hospital battling septicaemia, Lucy took the supplements that changed her life and then turned them into the globally acclaimed brand LYMA.
Liz and Lucy dig into how she created this brand, how far she's come from her humble beginnings, and how she is literally changing the face of the welln...
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July 13, 2023 • 36 mins
“Clint Eastwood came up to me and said ‘fancy meeting you here!’”
As the former editor-in-chief of Hello! magazine Rosie Nixon has rubbed shoulders with A-list celebs at the Oscars and a multitude of glamorous award ceremonies, premieres and showbiz weddings all around the world.
Rosie tells Liz all about her career as a showbiz journalist and now as an author and a mum to two young boys.
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As the former editor-in-chief of Hello! magazine Rosie Nixon has rubbed shoulders with A-list celebs at the Oscars and a multitude of glamorous award ceremonies, premieres and showbiz weddings all around the world.
Rosie tells Liz all about her career as a showbiz journalist and now as an author and a mum to two young boys.
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June 28, 2023 • 23 mins
“I got all these jobs from sitting in a house drinking tea”
Claire Sweeney is back on your screens. She tells Liz all about how she manifested her dream job on Coronation Street and what it means to her to be there and to work alongside the people she admires.
Liz and Claire discuss how celebrity big brother catapulted her into the mainstream and lead to a whole host of new opportunities.
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Claire Sweeney is back on your screens. She tells Liz all about how she manifested her dream job on Coronation Street and what it means to her to be there and to work alongside the people she admires.
Liz and Claire discuss how celebrity big brother catapulted her into the mainstream and lead to a whole host of new opportunities.
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December 1, 2022 • 30 mins
Can one day change everything?
Jacquie Beltrao has created a career as an olympian, sports commentator and presenter; but it hasn’t been an easy ride. Jacquie shares with Liz the difficulties of performing on the Olympic stage only weeks after the death of her mother; and the difficulties of breaking into sports commentary as a woman.
Jacquie also opens up about her cancer diagnosis, how it’s affected her w...
Jacquie Beltrao has created a career as an olympian, sports commentator and presenter; but it hasn’t been an easy ride. Jacquie shares with Liz the difficulties of performing on the Olympic stage only weeks after the death of her mother; and the difficulties of breaking into sports commentary as a woman.
Jacquie also opens up about her cancer diagnosis, how it’s affected her w...
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December 1, 2022 • 2 mins
Jacquie Beltrao has been dealt the ultimate curveball. Liz Taylor tells you how you can handle them.
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November 10, 2022 • 40 mins
Hear the story of the businesswoman who made millions by folding envelopes.
Sara Davies began her foray into the world of entrepreneurship when she joined a small hand-made card company during her placement year at university.
Sara joins celebrity events planner and brand consultant, Liz Taylor to discuss how a product she designed with her dad, called The Enveloper launched her to global success and how her...
Sara Davies began her foray into the world of entrepreneurship when she joined a small hand-made card company during her placement year at university.
Sara joins celebrity events planner and brand consultant, Liz Taylor to discuss how a product she designed with her dad, called The Enveloper launched her to global success and how her...
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November 10, 2022 • 2 mins
Sara Davies was told that she needed to be more like a dragon. Liz Taylor tells you why it’s more fun to slay the beast.
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October 26, 2022 • 26 mins
As one of the most recognisable faces in UK daytime television, Vanessa Feltz has been working in TV and radio since proving herself as a broadcasting professional on a Jewish radio station in the early 90s.
Liz Taylor learns of the pressure Vanessa’s family put on her to find herself an eligible man and settle down early, why she still regrets her ill-fated move to the BBC from ITV and how she ended up on the first s...
Liz Taylor learns of the pressure Vanessa’s family put on her to find herself an eligible man and settle down early, why she still regrets her ill-fated move to the BBC from ITV and how she ended up on the first s...
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October 26, 2022 • 2 mins
Vanessa Feltz followed the path of tradition, with mixed results. Liz Taylor explains how tradition can have both pros and cons.
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October 12, 2022 • 33 mins
Frances Ruffelle earned her first film credit at the age of 15 and won a Tony award at the age of 22. Over the course of her musical career, she has featured in Chicago, Les Miserables, Starlight Express and Joseph’s Technicolour Dream coat as well as many other classics.
She explains to Liz Taylor how her mother’s theatre school helped her from a young age to follow her passion and how a nasty case of laryngitis actu...
She explains to Liz Taylor how her mother’s theatre school helped her from a young age to follow her passion and how a nasty case of laryngitis actu...
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October 12, 2022 • 2 mins
Frances Ruffelle crafted her career by being one of the most inspirational women on broadway. Liz Taylor tells you why you should nurture your own creativity.
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September 28, 2022 • 35 mins
After saving her last dance at a friend’s 21st, Julie Neville knew that Phil was the man for her. Since then, she has had to make many sacrifices in order to accommodate both her husband’s and son’s footballing careers.
She tells Liz Taylor about the multiple occasions on which she has had just a week to pack up the house and move to a new country and the difficulties she faced adjusting to a more laid-back lifestyle ...
She tells Liz Taylor about the multiple occasions on which she has had just a week to pack up the house and move to a new country and the difficulties she faced adjusting to a more laid-back lifestyle ...
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September 28, 2022 • 2 mins
Julie Neville has faced many challenges being the matriarch of a sporting family. Liz Taylor tells you why you should lean into the challenge.
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