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.
Episodes
June 26, 2025 • 28 mins
“I had lost 3 million pounds worth of business”
In the season finale of Events That Made Me - Boardroom to Box Office, Liz Taylor steps into the spotlight as her close friend Ruth Langsford takes over the interviewer's chair.
Liz shares the challenges she faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the tough business decisions she had to make to keep her company afloat.
Liz and Ruth discuss the imp...
In the season finale of Events That Made Me - Boardroom to Box Office, Liz Taylor steps into the spotlight as her close friend Ruth Langsford takes over the interviewer's chair.
Liz shares the challenges she faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the tough business decisions she had to make to keep her company afloat.
Liz and Ruth discuss the imp...
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June 11, 2025 • 42 mins
“What is learned is that life is sometimes very unfair.”
Liz Taylor discovers the events that made Tony Award-winning producer Kevin McCollum.
Liz and Kevin discuss how his success has come despite the loss of two very important people in his life.
You’ll hear the story of how Kevin came to produce the global phenomenon that is ‘Rent’. And Kevin shares the stories behind his other successful producti...
Liz Taylor discovers the events that made Tony Award-winning producer Kevin McCollum.
Liz and Kevin discuss how his success has come despite the loss of two very important people in his life.
You’ll hear the story of how Kevin came to produce the global phenomenon that is ‘Rent’. And Kevin shares the stories behind his other successful producti...
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May 28, 2025 • 38 mins
“We’re selling something nobody needs”
How do you sell a 5 million pound diamond? What’s it like running a business alongside your family? And how do you find guidance when life feels hopeless?
Liz Taylor sits down with Jody Wainwright, Managing Director of the jewellery brand Boodles, who has the answers to all of these questions, and more.
Liz uncovers the events that made Jody turn left or right, ...
How do you sell a 5 million pound diamond? What’s it like running a business alongside your family? And how do you find guidance when life feels hopeless?
Liz Taylor sits down with Jody Wainwright, Managing Director of the jewellery brand Boodles, who has the answers to all of these questions, and more.
Liz uncovers the events that made Jody turn left or right, ...
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May 14, 2025 • 33 mins
“If you don’t leave, you’ll be trapped here forever.”
What does it take to be a West End star? You’re going to find out on this episode of Events That Made Me.
Liz Taylor is discovering the events that made actress and singer Marisha Wallace.
Marisha has appeared in shows on the West End and Broadway, including Cabaret, Dreamgirls, Aladdin, and Something Rotten. But it hasn’t always been glitz and gl...
What does it take to be a West End star? You’re going to find out on this episode of Events That Made Me.
Liz Taylor is discovering the events that made actress and singer Marisha Wallace.
Marisha has appeared in shows on the West End and Broadway, including Cabaret, Dreamgirls, Aladdin, and Something Rotten. But it hasn’t always been glitz and gl...
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April 30, 2025 • 28 mins
“ Fundamental common sense is probably my superpower.”
Liz uncovers Mark’s transformation from troubled youth to the successful entrepreneur he is today.
Mark Hawthorn is the CEO and founder of the Landmark Group - a business with a multi-million pound property portfolio.
Mark attributes much of his success to “common sense” but you’ll hear how events such as his parents' divorce and the pandemic pl...
Liz uncovers Mark’s transformation from troubled youth to the successful entrepreneur he is today.
Mark Hawthorn is the CEO and founder of the Landmark Group - a business with a multi-million pound property portfolio.
Mark attributes much of his success to “common sense” but you’ll hear how events such as his parents' divorce and the pandemic pl...
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April 16, 2025 • 37 mins
“Either you go tonight, or tomorrow it will be in the papers”
Richard Bailey is the former CEO of Rothschild & Co, one of the world's leading banking groups, so he knows what it’s like at the top.
You’ll hear about the defining moments from Richard’s career, including high-stakes deals, hostile takeovers, and the challenges of the 2008 recession.
Plus, Liz uncovers how Richard was motivated by gr...
Richard Bailey is the former CEO of Rothschild & Co, one of the world's leading banking groups, so he knows what it’s like at the top.
You’ll hear about the defining moments from Richard’s career, including high-stakes deals, hostile takeovers, and the challenges of the 2008 recession.
Plus, Liz uncovers how Richard was motivated by gr...
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April 2, 2025 • 27 mins
“From then on I was obsessed with theatre, and I still am.”
Jamie Wilson has already made a significant impact on the theatre world, and he’s only just getting started.
Liz discovers how a mishap at drama club ignited Jamie’s passion for the theatre, and how it’s been fueled by the people he’s worked with.
You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how Jamie came to work with stars like Carrie Hope Fl...
Jamie Wilson has already made a significant impact on the theatre world, and he’s only just getting started.
Liz discovers how a mishap at drama club ignited Jamie’s passion for the theatre, and how it’s been fueled by the people he’s worked with.
You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how Jamie came to work with stars like Carrie Hope Fl...
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March 19, 2025 • 34 mins
“ I love our industry to bits, but it's getting a lot harder.”
You’ve eaten in his restaurants, now get ready for the story of how Marcello went from working in a Pizza Express in Cheshire to opening restaurants worldwide.
Liz uncovers some of Marcello’s pivotal moments, like his transition from art school to business school, the influence of his father’s legacy, and the challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
You’ve eaten in his restaurants, now get ready for the story of how Marcello went from working in a Pizza Express in Cheshire to opening restaurants worldwide.
Liz uncovers some of Marcello’s pivotal moments, like his transition from art school to business school, the influence of his father’s legacy, and the challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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May 22, 2024 • 22 mins
"I was taught to chase happiness”
You’ve heard Sam’s Scoop, now it’s Liz’s turn.
You might recognise Sam as being portrayed by Billie Piper in the hit Netflix movie Scoop. Today Liz Taylor sits down with the real deal to uncover the events that made her.
Sam was the mastermind behind that interview between Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew, in this episode, you’ll hear how a working-class background an...
You’ve heard Sam’s Scoop, now it’s Liz’s turn.
You might recognise Sam as being portrayed by Billie Piper in the hit Netflix movie Scoop. Today Liz Taylor sits down with the real deal to uncover the events that made her.
Sam was the mastermind behind that interview between Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew, in this episode, you’ll hear how a working-class background an...
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December 6, 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 18, 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 4, 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 20, 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...
Mark as Played
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 12, 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.
Liz Taylor...
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.
Liz Taylor...
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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.
Liz Taylor...
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.
Liz Taylor...
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November 30, 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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