Human Stories with Tony Lloyd

A fascinating chat with Russ Kane who is a fellow broadcaster but also a professional Celebrant. Russ explains all about how he became one and why, with some amusing stories from his experiences too. He also is a stand-up comedian, something I could never do either! Find out more and see how to engage Russ at www.russkanecelebrant.com Let me know what you thought of this episode and send a text here ----------------------------------------------------------------- Podcasting...

A totally fascinating and inspirational chat with Katey about her expertise in coaching on how to handle toxic people. We all know some right?! Katey tells me how she got involved with helping others cope, the signs to identify and why people are toxic towards others, and how to handle them too. She has written 3 books and has some impressive clients, she's studied film production and script writing - worked on Harry Potter ! but concentrates on coaching people to cope and handle toxic people...

Amanda is such an insiration especially to women. She is an example of how anyone can succeed if you try hard enough. A professional journalist from the age of 19 and working on local and major national newspapers, she is now a sought after public relations guru and writer. She tells me a great story from when she worked for the Daily Star! We chat about her amazing career and her Lifestyle Magazine, her fashion shows, her TV career and much more. Listen to her story here and her advice for ...

Who would have thought there was so much to being an artist! Julie tells me about her work and how she got started in art, and amongst other things about her 'Translations' project which helps all sorts of people get their thoughts and lives onto canvas via Julie's talents. Fascinating! Her story about The Tate Modern is amazing! Julie has some great advice for fellow artists and she is available for commissions, her work is available on her website www.juliebloomart.com where you ca...

Always a pleasure to interview the inspirational Stacey Jackson, a professional singer / songwriter, tv presenter, entrepreneur and mother of 4. Her book ' How a Gangster Rapper Made Me a Better Mom' is out electronically now and in print in March 2024 and available to pre order now. Stacey tells me what the book is about and how she came about writing it (sounds great and must get a copy!) Her life story certainly is inspirational and she is sure to inspire single working mums everywhe...

Renown actor Colin McFarlane talks to me about the Justice4Windrush Campaign. He tells me how he got involved and about his personal reasons why, and about his friendship with fellow campaigner Annie Lennox. Colin explains to me how the sad situation came about and affected so many people, and how they were treated, first being invited to the UK after the war, and then fighting deportation after many years. He describes to me how The British Home Office and wider government have failed to ac...

Paula Love Clark is an established author and artist and has published her latest book 'Pyramid'. To quote "Pyramid is a riveting dive into the unchartered depths of human potential when artificial intelligence is intricately woven into the very fabric of the human brain". This is not an anti AI book, rather a fictional novel that encourages the reader to think widely about what could happen if humans lose control, or maybe pass control to someone or something else. Call it a book to prepare...

Award winning musician and composer Tony Mantor has embarked on a mission to help people understand Autism with his podcast 'Why Not Me'. This is basically a podcast about a podcast ! Tony is interviewing people from all over the world who have stories to tell about autism, and of course they are all different. Tony's song ' Why Not Me' is the inspiration behind his podcast, and we spoke about his music on my other podcast 'Music Stories'. If you know someone with Autism, or would like to un...

An absolute pleasure to interview Denise again this time about her new venture as a professional celebrant. Still a member of the eighties group Tight Fit (The Lion Sleeps Tonight 1982) and ex wife of record producer Pete Waterman, Denise tells me why she has become a celebrant and what influenced her to become one amongst her busy life. She opens up to me about her mother's passing, how she trained to become a celebrant, and about a recent film shoot with a massive pop star she didn't recogn...

I met Roy through a mutual friend who was a top chef from Iceland. Roy has an amazing story about discovering he had a half brother and sister, but then 30 years later quite by chance he met them again. It makes you wonder doesn't it! Let me know what you thought of this episode and send a text here ----------------------------------------------------------------- Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world w...

Catherine fought breast cancer 6 years ago, was treated. All was good. Then it came back. I find out about Catherine's life, what happened, how it affected her job as a Police Officer and her personal life, the treatment and it's effects on her and her family. Catherine is about to embark on more chemo therapy and treatment, and is very keen to share her journey with other women so it may help others. She has valuable advice. I will try and keep you updated on Catherine's journey ...

I knew this one would be interesting and it certainly was! Brilliantly fascinating too with some myth busting, huge amounts of completely enlightening information and advice for more or less everyone I think! If you've ever wondered what a 'Tantric Experience' is then it's all in the interview! Kerry can help people connect with themselves and teaches life changing tools and techniques to release any resistance in your body and mind. This then awakens parts of you that have been blocked, con...