Jill Tipping

Jill Tipping

It was great to see Jill again and to hear her talk about her journey from being Police Cardet to her varied career in sales, construction, financial services. One of the many reasons I love my job, is because I learn something new every time – as was certainly the case interviewing Jill. Listen in [...]

How I have great conversations on radio

Dream Corner - top conversation tips

A couple months ago, I was approached by the lovely Yifat Cohen – Gplus Go To Gal to be part of her ‘What’s Your Story’ Entrepreneurial interview series. Naturally I was thrilled and as we got closer to the day, we had a ‘Hangout’ on Google+ and she asked how I have great interviews on [...]

Theme show – preparing for the Olympics

Midgie, Karen, Viv and Lorraine

I have been waiting to do this show for weeks; and I tell you it was certainly worth the wait – LOVED every minute of it! I am grateful to Lorraine for introducing me to Midgie and Karen who were just fantastic! As London waits to welcome the world to our fabulous city, we talked [...]

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

Blowing your trumpet

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, [...]

PR – it doesn’t have to be rocket science by Sarah Wolf

Sarah Wolf

Guest post by Sarah Wolf of Diablo PR….. Sarah’s one piece of advice for small businesses who want to do their own PR is to think about all their successes as potential stories for the local press. Sarah says, “By simply making contact with your local news or business editor in the paper that you [...]

Theme show – the art of communication

Laura Hart, Nicci Bofanti, Jennai Alberts and Viv

Another great show! Laura, Nicci and Jennai were great! I always say the thrill for me is not only meeting and interviewing my guests, but putting the shows together; I could see in my mind’s eye the synergy between these lovely ladies’ businesses; and the show was going to be a good one. Listening back [...]

Theme show – using social media to search for work

Katrina, Lois, Viv and Elkie

I am finding it hard to really convey what today’s show meant to me! I know I keep saying my shows are all great – which they are; but today I actually overwhelmed by how good it was. I thought about this show for a while and the fact that my imagination was surpassed by [...]

Lois Ireson

Lois Ireson and Viv

I had a brilliant time catching up with Lois. We met at a Women Unlimited event back in June, just a few weeks after I got the radio gig; and instantly knew I wanted to interview her, she wasn’t sure if it was a good idea. I persisted and she said yes -thankfully . Lois [...]