Let me share the things I enjoy
So as the website is in my name, it's time to share a little about me.
I try to answer the call of the wild swimming whatsapp group whenever a shout out goes out. I'm hoping to get back into the swing of having a weekly dip in the New Year. It's the best way to shake any troubles away with a great bunch of girls.
I'm also very lucky to be part of two really great book clubs with inspiring women - and they've been going long enough now that the pressure is off to actually read the books. Their interests are diverse and you can never quite tell what's going to be talked about at each evening - it can be quite a giggle!
Golf has been following me around all my life in the places that I live. I finally succumbed to learning how to play a few years ago. I'm a bit rusty but I'm hoping for more time to play over the next year.
And in quiet times at home in the evening, I love to knit and sew. I love the peaceful repetitive movements to produce something you're proud of - and sometimes not, but you've had a nice time doing it!
Finally, I enjoy property renovation. I've just bought a time warp of a 1970s house which is a blank canvas. I can't wait to get going with the project and incorporate sustainability wherever I can.
And this is where I'm lucky enough to live - on the east coast of Scotland
Looking for some great podcasts? Here are some favourites I enjoy during my car journeys or quiet moments at home.
Sewing Podcasts
Stitchery Stories
Inspiring & Entertaining Embroidery & Textile Art Podcast Where Textile Artists Share Their Lives In Fabric & Thread And We Often Talk About Running A Creative Business Too!
Haptic & Hue
Haptic & Hue explores the way in which cloth speaks to us and the impact it has on our lives. It looks at how fabric traditions have grown up and the innovations that underpin its creation. It thinks about the skills that go into constructing it and what it means to the people who use it. It looks at the different light textiles cast on the story of humanity.
Quilter on Fire
Quilter On Fire hosts a community of quilters leaning into artfulness. Join us for the weekly Quilter on Fire Podcast, quilt destination travel, and Brandy teaches live, online, and on-demand. Brandy is an Ambassador for BERNINA Canada and Madeira Threads.
Positive Psychology Podcasts
The Power Hour
Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast with Adrienne Herbert! What could you do, if you dedicated just one hour each day to improving yourself and your life? Could getting up one hour earlier each day be the key to unlocking your full potential. Power Hour is a weekly podcast that will motivate you to pursue your passion and to achieve success. Join host Adrienne Herbert as she speaks to today’s leading coaches, creatives, change makers and innovators; finding out about their morning routines, daily habits, and rules to live by. Whether you want to build a business, write a book or run a marathon, the Power Hour is going to help you get there faster!
Practical Positivity
Looking for practical tips to help you live a happier and more joyful life? PPractical Positivity is the podcast for you. Each week I share stories, anecdotes and the lessons I’m learning in my own quest to live a joyful life on my own terms. Expect tips on how you can squeeze more joy out of your everyday, mindset hacks that will help you to build your confidence, and a whole load of practical positivity. We’ll chat about the common challenges and issues that so many of us seem to face, challenge the versions of success we’ve been taught to strive towards, and generally have a whole load of fun along the way.
Small Business Podcasts
Passion to Profit
A Top 3% Global Podcast for Creative Thinkers. Every week, gain practical, actionable advice to help you grow your brand, boost your income, and build a small but strong business doing what you love. Learn strategies on marketing, mindset, and sustainable growth, all tailored for creative entrepreneurs.
Conversations of Inspiration
Passion, pain and perseverance: the highest highs and the lowest lows. The Conversations of Inspiration podcast shares the powerfully honest, soulful stories of those brave enough to make the break and do what they love. You’ll gain unrivalled insight and motivation, as the nation’s favourite entrepreneurs and creatives talk to our founder and founder of notonthighstreet, Holly Tucker.
Just Interesting Podcasts!
Desert Island DIscs
Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
The Gift
Without us realising, an enormous DNA database has been created online. But what happens when online ancestry tests reveal more than you had bargained for?
It's time to go swimming when it's cold
It was 4 degrees this day. Let me help you challenge your own boundaries, see what's possible!