Highlights from some 2011 shows

Leanne Dal Santo and Viv Oyolu

Leanne Dal Santo

I met Leanne I think last year at one of Women Unlimited’s WordPress workshops and got along. I loved her concept of Smartbags and we exchanged cards. We got connected on LinkedIn and Twitter, and I found out her husband supports Man City (arrrgh!!) I am a Man Utd fan, so the lines were drawn, [...]

Blowing your trumpet

How to write a press release and speak to a journalist by Sarah Wolf

So – you think you have a story? Go through the below checklist to work how best to present your little nugget of gold: Remember – is it news? The launch of a new product, the first of something, a new member of staff or an amazing contract or partnership. Does it add to news, [...]

Rioch Edwards-Brown and Viv

Rioch Edwards-Brown

Amazing interview with Rioch today! I would describe Rioch as a warrior Mum! She demonstrates that when other people or circumstances seem to be saying no about what you want in life, you should turn round and say yes and fight for it. The love and support from her husband Ian has been key to [...]

Lisa Watson and Viv

Lisa Watson

Ah! I love my job! My interview with Lisa was fantastic; it certainly didn’t feel like we were just meeting for the 1st time! We talked about how she helps people identify their gifts and passion. Such an enlightening show and I know someone out there will be inspired to go on one her workshops [...]

Guest inspirational stories

Funmi Johnson

“You’re just a mad feminist”- a tale from the domestic violence front line by Funmi Johnson

"You're just a mad feminist, cried Mr X, a local defence solicitor. Thank you I replied, you say the nicest things! It had started off as an … [Read More...]

Avril MBE on Dream Corner

Hard work and determination always pays off by Avril Owton

I moved into the Cloud Hotel in Brockenhurst in1976 having just married Tom Owton who owned the hotel with his family. I had no idea what hard work it … [Read More...]

Marsha and her gorgeous sons

Why I Tri…..by Marsha El-Hage

My name is Marsha and, according to many of my closest friends, I am completely and utterly crazy! It all began when I soberly decided to run The … [Read More...]

Book Reviews

Naked Divorce on Dream Corner

Adele Theron’s ‘Naked Divorce’ reviewed by Mandy Campbell-Miller

I am going through a divorce right now and, in spite of having successfully gotten through the trauma of the death of both my parents to cancer in the … [Read More...]

Dee Blick's _The Ultimate Small Business Marketing Book

Review of Dee Blick’s “The Ultimate Small Business Marketing Guide” by Lois Ireson

  Like getting a personal trainer for your business! As an experienced marketer I understand marketing is a topic that often befuddles … [Read More...]

Recent Interviews

Sarah Ebner and Viv

Sarah Ebner

I can't tell you how much I was looking forward to my … [Read More...]

Jude Ower and Viv

Jude Ower

Previous guest Maggie Berry told me about the Evening … [Read More...]

Karen Haller, Viv and Lynne Stainthorpe

Lynne Stainthorpe and Karen Haller

What a wonderful and insightful interview I had with Lynne … [Read More...]

Viv and Helen Bulbeck

Helen Bulbeck

I had been looking forward to my interview with Helen for … [Read More...]

Viv and Cathy Presland

Cathy Presland

It is becoming increasing difficult for me to described how … [Read More...]

Viv and Shile Ismaila

Shile Ismaila

Another great interview today! When I found Shile's business … [Read More...]

Lisa Watson and Viv

Lisa Watson

Ah! I love my job! My interview with Lisa was fantastic; it … [Read More...]

Star Monroe

Star Monroe

What a force Star is! It was a pleasure to have her on the … [Read More...]

Michelle Pierre-Carr and Viv

Michelle Pierre-Carr

It was great to finally have Michelle on the show; and I … [Read More...]

Viv and Gabby Adler

Gabby Adler

Really pleased and grateful Gabby still made it into the … [Read More...]

Claire Brummell and Viv

Claire Brummell

I am very fortunate with Dream Corner - really I am! Having … [Read More...]

Merry Berry and Viv

Maggie Berry

Apart from the weather, I had a brilliant day today; and it … [Read More...]

Viv and Clare Greenhalgh

Clare Greenhalgh

Enjoyed my interview with Clare! I love the way dots keep on … [Read More...]

Viv and Camille Johnson

Camille Johnson

Like I said at the start of my interview with Camille, she's … [Read More...]

Karen Deeming and Viv

Karen Deeming

My interview with Karen rounded up what has been another … [Read More...]

Dylis Guyan and Viv

Dylis Guyan

Hard not to love my job when I get to meet people like … [Read More...]

Blogs

Blowing your trumpet

How to write a press release and speak to a journalist by Sarah Wolf

So – you think you have a story? Go through the below checklist to work how best to present your little nugget of gold: Remember – is it news? The launch of a new product, the first of something, a new member of staff or an amazing contract or partnership. Does it add to news, [...]

Viv at Meridian Radio interview

My experience of my 1st radio interview

Two weeks ago I got a taste of what it’s like being interviewed on Radio. My fellow radio presenter and namesake Vivienne Lee, invited me to come on her Saturday show on Meridian Radio. On her show, she asked me to give 6 of their favourite songs to be played, and say why/what those songs [...]

Dream Corner Treatment

The Dream Corner Treatment

If you follow my posts/interviews or tweets, you would often hear me say how grateful I am and how much I love my job! I can sing from the rooftop about how fulfilled I am doing Dream Corner – it truly is a gift. It’s really hard to imagine that I am coming up to [...]

Competitions

Win a competition with Dream Corner

WIN a chance to kick-start your job search in 2012

After the success of the ” Using Social Media to get back into work” show I’m delighted to offer an amazing prize generously given by 2 of my guests, Katrina Collier from Winning Impression and Lois Ireson from MSB Executive. Katrina and Lois will work with the winner of our Facebook competition to kick-start your [...]