Liberté - Free to Be

Have you ever felt paralyzed by fear, unable to make the leap towards the life you truly desire? 

 Today's podcast features Heidi Fossali, life coach and author of "Frightened to Fabulous," where she recounts the pivotal moments of leaving an unhappy marriage and the resilience it took to rebuild her life as a single mother abroad. Her journey isn't just a story of personal victory; it's a beacon for anyone se...

Have you ever pondered the threads that stitch together the story of our lives with the clothes we wear? 

Tee Gray, whose roots in Leeds’s historic fashion industry, blossomed amidst the vibrant fashion and clubbing scene of 80's London, takes us on an eclectic journey.

As we traverse the city's evolving music and fashion landscape, Tee's transformation from psychiatric nursing to a creative life in fashion embodies the...

Ever wondered how a melody can lift spirits or a chorus can heal hearts?

Join us as I welcome back the remarkable Sophie Garner, whose voice and vision are transforming lives through the power of singing. Sophie first joined the podcast in 2020 (Ep.57) and has been on a non-stop mission since we last spoke.

Sophie shares her journey since 2020, from empowering corporate executives with song to facilitating workshops that cham...

Step into a world where art meets activism as we chat with Freda Shafi, the extraordinary British South Asian artist, food writer, vlogger, and newly published author of 'Suitorland'.

She shares her journey of personal evolution, standing tall against the winds of challenge and societal norms. Her novel pulls back the curtain on the lives of South Asian women growing up in West Yorkshire during the 70s, weaving a rich tape...

Valentine's Day often arrives with a mixed bag of emotions, doesn't it?

Some revel in the celebration of love, while others feel the sting of societal expectations. What better time to invite one of the UK's leading relationship experts, Kate Taylor, to talk about midlife dating, love, sex and relationships later in life.

I had the pleasure of working with Kate back in 2022 whilst working for Our Time, the online datin...

My heart is always full of joy when Siobhan Murphy‚ aka @InteriorCurve to the design world‚ steps into a room, her presence is a brilliant burst of colour and confidence. Siobhan joins me to share her story, from childhood sketches to her celebrated status as a successful interior designer, best-selling author and body confidence activist.

Siobhan's journey through the BBC'S 'Interior Design Masters' TV show and b...

I can't wait to share the new Liberté-Free to Be series with you and we go live next Tuesday 30th. I have a stellar line up of amazing guests all with a story to tell.

I am excited to be launching the new You Tube show too! https://bit.ly/libertefreetobeshow

I've had the pleasure of connecting with women from all over the world and I am constantly left feeling uplifted by their stories, their attitude and zest for life. Wh...

There's lots going on behind the scenes in my life and as this is the last episode of Series 6 I thought now would be a good time to invite my wingman and husband Mark on the show.

I always wanted to show up as my authentic self on the podcast and share the reality of my life, it's not always as glamorous and easy as the instagram squares leave you to believe. Nobody's is remember!

Subjects covered-

• Online dating ...

Kay Binnersley is an award winning hairdresser and bridal hairstylist who has been in the industry for over 37 years. Working for herself from the age of 18, first as a freelancer then the last 26 years in her own salon.

But Kay isn't here to talk about hair, she's here to help lift the stigma around open up the conversation around Lichen Sclerosus and Vulva cancer.

If you're sat there thinking you've never heard o...

I am always inspired and excited when I hear about women who pivot careers and take brave steps to changing their life direction after 40 and this weeks guest is another great example.

Susan Esco is a vivacious and silverlicious midlife goddess raising the Vibe of Humanity, one smile at a time. Susan grew out her silver hair about ten years ago. She is also passionate about encouraging women to love themselves unconditionally and e...

I first met this week’s guest , Miranda Arieh as we both stood nervously outside BBC Radio Leeds station before we entered another round of the BBC Leeds radio “New Voices” presenter competition. I managed to make it to the final 5 but they were only taking 2 presenters, so it wasn’t meant to be. It was a great opportunity to learn more about the world of radio and presenting ⁠and whilst some may have seen it as a failure, I saw it...

I first heard Alex Jay Lynam speak at Dani Wallace’s Bee Inspired event in March and I was so struck by their Don’t Fear the Queer talk which left a powerful impression on me. Since then I started to question myself and the work I do on my podcast. Was I really showing up and creating a fully inclusive space for women on my platform, and if not why? 

Looking over the 130 guests I’ve invited on the show so far, I don’t think I’ve e...

I first met Fay when we were both shooting with Refinery29 for an Avon campaign and I adore her energy and attitude to life.

Fay Reid is the founder of 9 to 5 Menopause - which she set up on Instagram after starting the menopause and finding there were no women she could relate to, when researching her symptoms. Fay launched 9to5menopause on social media, initially just to share tips and present menopause in a more realistic light ...

I spend a lot of time talking about the impact of low body confidence in women over 40 but what about the younger generation? How can we help support them and enable them to grow up without all the body image issues that our generation were handed down?  Do you worry about your child’s body image?  Do you struggle to support them with their body image? ⁠Anupa Roper⁠, a.k.a Sparrowlegs is a mum of two and in the last three years h...

I'm a great believer that people come in to your life when you need them and this weeks guest is one of those women. JoJo Smith has not only helped me hugely with my own self belief and sense of direction but she's also become an incredible friend. JoJo is the founder of CreativSas, along with being a best selling author, motivational speaker, radio show and podcast host. Jojo Smith empowers and elevates her clients in crow...

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Welcome back to a new week of Liberte Free to Be and I am delighted that this week’s episode is sponsored by Osavi Health Supplements.

I know I’m not alone in becoming more health-conscious, particularly in midlife, and I want to be the best version of myself I can possibly be and part of that is looking after my health from the inside and out. 

I’ve recently discovered Osavi Health Supplements which is ...

I speak to lots of women who shy away from the camera and absolutley hate having their photograph taken. I spent lots of years feeling the same and look back with sadness that I was seldom seen on my children's photographs when they were younger. Hard to believe,considering that being in front of the camera is now a job I love!

This weeks guest Tigz Rice is an empowering fashion and boudoir photographer, whose work I've adm...

• Meet the women who's shouting out loud for a self-worth revolution! Lis Cashin is a transformation specialist for the new wave of heart-led women leaders to transform self-doubt into unshakable self-worth.​ ​Her award-winning and best-selling self-help memoir 'This is ME: My journey to mental wellbeing' gives a roadmap to living a life of happiness without suffering. She is also a passionate speaker and was voted...

Welcome back to a brand new series of Liberté- Free to Be , new name, new look and I've even got my own music too

What better way to kick things off than inviting the dynamic duo Rants and Big Pants, aka Neens and dB on the show.

These ladies are not only doing a great job at keepings things Realtor their midlife community but they are bundles of fun too so I knew we would have an interesting conversation. I wasn't di...