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Justine Murphy’s childhood through her mid-twenties was one of abuse, neglect, malnutrition and heartache. Repeatedly let down by those around her, she clung to the glimmers of joy brought to her through food – from the first person to show her genuine love, to the jobs that enabled her moments of freedom, friendships and the possibility of belief – it was this recurring theme that became the light with which she would pull herself out of the darkness, and from which she found not only her salvation, but her future: a future full of love, happiness, strength and pride. She made her final escape at the age of 25, leaving the UK in pursuit of forging a career for herself as a chef on super yachts. Finally swapping misery for joy, it was a career that led to her meeting her husband, settling down – in the beautiful island of Mallorca – and creating the family she had always dreamed of. It was also the seed that ignited her vision and dream for creating a business around the very things that had enabled her to heal: good food, and good people. Now in its eighth year, mymuybueno is a highly successful international company with seven divisions, but it is Justine's core values and commitment to maintaining the personal touch that really make her company stand out from the crowd. Built from the ground up, the group now includes an award-winning deli, chef and interior staffing agencies, a cookery school, concierge and lifestyle management service, bespoke events and luxuryware divisions – all with the connection between good food and good people at the very heart of them. Justine works to build community creating a Woman in Business group, with monthly events that enable women to come together to share, inspire and support each other. She is committed to helping others live a better quality of life, and to bringing people together. And with food having been such a core part of her life, particularly in the transition from a life of pain and hurt into one of happiness, it is through her latest endeavour, The mymuybueno Cookbook, that she is ready to share everything on a bigger scale: where she is sharing her story, her food, and the philosophy by which she now lives her life – and that enables her to juggle being a successful businesswoman with being a wife and mother – in order to help inspire and encourage others. mymuybueno online: https://mymuybueno.com/ There are many divisions of the mmb network find all of them on IG under these handles: mymuybueno?mymuybuenochefs?mymuybuenocookeryschool?mymuybuenodeli?mymuybuenoluxuryware?mymuybuenobespokeevents ?FB: https://www.facebook.com/mymuybuenomallorca TW: @mymuybueno Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Matthew Waltho and produced by Rebecca Huston. Music by Rebecca Huston.

Adam Byatt is a star of the culinary world. From a young age, growing up in Essex, he began his journey into the art of cooking learning from his mother and grandfather, both trained chefs. He followed his calling at age 16 and earned the opportunity to apprentice at the Claridge Hotel and 3 months later began his education at Bournemouth. He was later appointed to Sous Chef at the prestigious Mayfair, during which time the restaurant was awarded their second Michelin star. In 2001, Adam opened his first restaurant, Thyme in Clapham. Thyme was an instant success winning countless awards including ‘Time Out Restaurant of the Year 2003’, ‘Best Newcomer Tatler Restaurant Awards 2003’, ‘Winner Remy Restaurant Awards 2004’ winner Carlton London restaurant of the year in conjunction with the evening standard. Then, is 2006, Byatt opened Trinity. Since it’s opening in 2006 Trinity has won a coveted Michelin Star, ‘Time Out’ best new restaurant, the AA’s prestigious ‘London Restaurant of the year’ as well as holding three AA rosettes for 4 years, Trinity was voted in the top ten restaurants in London by both Hardens and Zagat in both 2010 and 2011 and has been in listed the Times top 100 restaurants in the UK for the past two years. It is regarded as “as close to an absolutely perfect experience of eating out as it is possible to have” – Giles Coren, The Times. We are absolutely honoured to have met with Adam on the show this week! Joins us as we chat everything food and learn how he built an outstanding career in the world of culinary arts. Links: web: http://www.adambyatt.co.uk/ IG & TW: @Adambyatt Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Matthew Waltho and produced by Rebecca Huston. Music by Rebecca Huston.

Ian Marber is one of the best-known and well-regarded nutrition therapist in the UK. He is a best-selling author, award winning health writer and food expert, known for his practical and balanced approach. Ian has published 12 books on the subject of nutrition, most recently Manfood, especially for men. He is a regular on television, having had his own show on the Discovery Channel as well as been an expert guest on BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Ian is also a regular on BBC and LBC radio. A writer for several publications including the Telegraph, Times, and the Spectator, he has been profiled by both the New York Times and the Sunday Telegraph. Links: http://www.ianmarber.com/ IG: @ian_marber TW: @IanMarber Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Matthew Waltho and produced by Rebecca Huston. Music by Rebecca Huston.

Fiona Lambert is one of the UK’s leading businesswomen, currently Managing Director of Business Development at River Island, she just launched a new clothing brand called Harpenne. Her most exciting venture to date, Harpenne focus' on women who express a sense of style with personality.   Fiona worked alongside Asda founder, George Davies to set up and launch George as the first fashion supermarket brand in 1990. This early experience fostered her love of creating and design. She was the Womenswear Product Director at Next for 7 years and returned to the George brand in June 2007 as George’s Brand Director.   Fiona built a hugely successful career in the fashion industry over the last 30 years . Running all design aspects, buying and quality assurance of over 237 million George garments in almost 400 Asda stories and on George.com. Fiona’s leadership and expertise were instrumental in accelerating the brand.   Fiona’s vision and passion for nurturing the next generation of British fashion talent led to George becoming title sponsors of Graduate Fashion Week for 5 years. Fiona has been a mentor to aspiring students for many years and was part of the coveted Gold Award judging panel.   She successfully led the George Home launch with her expertise in customer focus, design, innovation and style, the teams have saw fantastic results growing sales and profit double digit and taking the brand to the third biggest home brand.   In recognition of her passion and commitment to the customer and product development, Fiona’s remit was extended to cover the rest of Asda own label brands to develop a unique and compelling proposition for the whole of Asda. She then moved to be Product Director at Dunelm before taking her current role.   She has won awards for mentoring, innovation and inspiring others including the first award for Inspirational Woman of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award at the Leicester Mercury Women in Business Awards, Mentor of the Year at Women of the Future Awards, Innovator of the Year at Everywoman in Retail and has a Special Recognition Award from Graduate Fashion Week. Find Fiona’s new brand here: https://harpenne.com/ Make sure to check Harpenne’s socials for giveaways this week! IG: @Harpenne Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Matthew Waltho and produced by Rebecca Huston. Music by Rebecca Huston.

Will Williams is the ex-music industry man turned modern day meditation guru. He is the author of the top selling book The Effortless Mind as well as the founder of World Meditation Day and the Beeja Meditation Movement. Whether via the ground breaking Beeja app, or live Beeja courses and retreats, Will and his team are leading the way in the democratization of meditation, making it fun and accessible to all.  www.beejameditation.com IG and Twitter: @beejameditation Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Matthew Waltho and produced by Rebecca Huston. Music by Rebecca Huston.

TLC Transformational Leadership Coaching People Management | High Performance Coaching | Leadership Development | Mindset Coaching 8 The Old School North Street Totnes Devon TQ9 5NZ 01803-840557 07837-361685 www.linkedin.com/in/william-murtha William Murtha Bio With a successful 30-year corporate background in sales, production and construction, William worked on many of the UK’s most popular TV and outdoor productions. These included: Glastonbury Festival, ITV’s The Cube, Strictly Come Dancing, The Baftas, and The Brits. In 2004, he decided to sell his share in the Devon based company he had founded, and instead concentrated solely on developing his new business interest, TLC-Transformational Leadership Coaching. Now trained and accredited with The Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) in London, he coaches high performers from a wide range of sectors including, Leaders and Directors within the corporate world, elite sports, creatives and TV personalities. Helping clients to identify their core strengths and capacities, William helps them to develop greater resilience, grit and personal focus. Working closely with Organizational Development Psychologists and global experts in the field of Leadership and Management studies, he supports high achievers to attain greater all round balance. By helping them to challenge old mindsets and self-sabotaging habits, he assists clients to understand what is really road-blocking their path towards peak performance and well-being. The author of two best-selling books, the second-Visionaries-involved interviewing over 500 pioneering innovators. Trying to understand the success habits, attitudes and growth mindset approach of people at the top of any given profession, he mapped the common patterns of behaviour that often led to fulfilling, successful and happy careers. Drawing insights and wisdom from both the elite sports performers and the business world, William took a particular interest in many of the innovative people management strategies seen across Silicon Valley in California. What he discovered about innovation and creativity in the Tech world totally altered his philosophy around corporate leadership, and this ultimately inspired him to lean more heavily into Transformational Leadership theories. A third publication, Create Your Own LIFE Story, (a self-coaching book), publishes in early 2020. With 5 daughters, (and 5 partners to boot), William and his wife Jayne enjoy a very hectic life. Wmurtha2@gmail.com Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Matthew Waltho

Cat Cora. Such a fan of this amazing amazing woman who does it all - from being the first woman to be initiated to the culinary hall of fame to top chef, owning 18 restaurants, written books, philanthropist she is passionate and dynamic about every aspect of her career and life - from being a mum to 6 boys to healthy lifestyle .. if you want to be totally inspired ... you need to listen! https://catcora.com https://twitter.com/catcora https://www.instagram.com/catcora https://www.facebook.com/chefcatcora Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Rebecca Huston and produced by Daniel Lucas. Music by Rebecca Huston.

Elissa Goodman so great we asked her back for second helping ! She’s amazing .. we had so much more to discuss and more knowledge on nutrition and wellbeing to extract from her!!! So enjoy and maybe... we need her a 3rd time?! https://elissagoodman.com/ https://www.instagram.com/elissagoodman https://twitter.com/elissagoodman https://www.facebook.com/elissa.goodman.holistic.nutritionist/ Subscribe to The Lifestyle News Hound on iTunes: tinyurl.com/tlnhpodcast ...and follow us on instagram @thelifestylenewshound www.instagram.com/thelifestylenewshound Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Lifestyle News Hound was recorded and produced by Daniel Lucas of Dpict Media. Music by Rebecca Huston.

Rob Shuter is what he says he is .. naughty but nice!!! So funny and outrageous and such a laugh to listen to - we chatted about everything and his humour makes it hard not to giggle And listen... https://www.naughtygossip.com https://www.facebook.com/RobShuterOfficial https://www.instagram.com/shuterrob Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Rebecca Huston and produced by Daniel Lucas. Music by Rebecca Huston.

Alicia Quarles is the cool American TV chick I wanted her to be - she’s ‘on it’ in every way - first on the red carpet, insider knowledge of the Met ball and one of the loveliest telly babes out there, great humour and style you will love hearing what it’s like to be in the tv scene in America .. inspiring and funny and a joy! Enjoy ! https://aliciaquarles.com https://www.instagram.com/alicialquarles https://twitter.com/alicialquarles https://www.facebook.com/AliciaQuarlesOfficial https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2866532/ Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Rebecca Huston and produced by Daniel Lucas. Music by Rebecca Huston.

Today's guest is chef extraordinaire, Rizzi Defabo. Among his many accomplishments, Rizzi received the 2002 Italian American Heritage Award from the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, an accolade to his culinary expertise and promotion of traditions of the Molise region. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Order Sons of Italy in America, Emilia Sanmartino Chapter, Crabtree, Pennsylvania, and served as its first president. In an effort to preserve and promote interest in Italian traditions and customs, Rizzi volunteers in local schools giving cooking and baking demonstrations. He also generously supports and participates in Italian community events throughout the Pittsburgh area. Rizzi's culinary expertise and enthusiastic promotion of his Molise Italian heritage have been recognised in scores of articles in prominent Pittsburgh newspapers, Saveur Magazine, and various Italian heritage newspapers in both the United States and Italy. Check out Rizzi's cookbook: https://rizzosmalabarinn.com/product/cookbook/ https://rizzosmalabarinn.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RizzosMalabarInn https://www.instagram.com/rizzos_malabar_inn/ https://twitter.com/rizzosmalabar https://www.youtube.com/user/RizzosMalabarInn Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Rebecca Huston and produced by Daniel Lucas. Music by Rebecca Huston.

Robert Goldstone is a British publicist, music manager and former tabloid journalist. Born in Whitefield, Bury, Greater Manchester, where his father was a founding member of the Hillock Hebrew Congregation. He attended Delamere Forest School in Cheshire and Heys Boys' County Secondary School in Prestwich. He left school at age 16 to become a trainee sports reporter at the Jewish Gazette. He then worked for the Radcliffe Times and, later, for the Birmingham Evening Mail. While working as a print journalist for the Australian Associated Press (AAP), Goldstone became the only journalist to travel with Michael Jackson on his 1987 Australian BAD tour. In 1987, Goldstone founded Oui 2 Entertainment, a publicity, marketing, and event-planning company. Clients of the company have included the New York Friars Club, the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club, Steinway & Sons, the Russian Tea Room, and Azerbaijani pop star Emin Agalarov. Oui 2 assisted the Trump Organization in bringing the 2013 Miss Universe Pageant to Moscow with Agaralov's father, billionaire Aras Agalarov, as host. https://www.instagram.com/robgoldstone https://twitter.com/goldstonerob Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Rebecca Huston and produced by Daniel Lucas. Music by Rebecca Huston.

Francine LeFrak is a social entrepreneur and women’s empowerment activist. In 2008, Francine founded Same Sky, a jewelry initiative that provides training and employment to women survivors of the Rwandan Genocide who are living with HIV/AIDS. Francine offers women a hand-up, not a handout, by providing them with the dignity of work and the tools they need to lift themselves out of poverty. In addition to work abroad, Same Sky now provides employment to women who have recently been released from HudsonCounty Jail helping them to re-enter society. Before her work as a social entrepreneur, Francine had a successful career on Broadway and as a social issues film producer where she garnered multiple Tony, Emmy, and Peabody awards. Francine also serves as CEO of the Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Foundation, which supports institutions of higher learning, hospitals, and cultural institutions. She is a founder of The Francine A. LeFrak Foundation and The Same Sky Foundation that aim to eradicate poverty through employment and encourage community-led solutions to promote women’s empowerment in the developing world and in America. In recognition of Francine’s commitment to empowering women, she has been honored with a number of awards including the UNWomen For Peace Award, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, the Franca Sozzani Award presented by Fashion4Development, the Women Together Award presented at the UN for micro-finance, and the “Chevalier” of the Legion of Honor as presented by the French government. Francine is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post’s Impact and What’s Working sections where she is a leading voice in the ethical shopping movement. She is the Chair Emerita of the Women’sLeadership Board at the Harvard Kennedy School, a body of influential women leaders that advance issues related to gender equality and gender research. Francine holds Honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters from Manhattanville College and from Mount Ida College. https://www.falfoundation.org https://www.instagram.com/flefrak https://twitter.com/francinelefrak Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Rebecca Huston and produced by Daniel Lucas. Music by Rebecca Huston.

Meera Gandhi was like meeting a breath of fresh air. One of those women you aspire to be - as in her philanthropic work is on another level. Selfless. Tireless and making a change in the world. Post meeting her I wanted to do better .listen to her and I think you will feel the same as me - we can all help so many causes ! http://www.meeragandhi.com www.thegivingbackfoundation.net Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Rebecca Huston and produced by Daniel Lucas. Music by Rebecca Huston.

Dr Robi Ludwig - I knew I would love her when I found out she thinks the best age is NOW... to embrace getting older and I was right - I did love her and I do love her - her energy and her total sense that she makes on how to live and be the best version of yourself. You will find her inspiring and electric to listen to! Enjoy. Buy Robi's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Your-Best-Age-Now-Soul-Satisfying-ebook/dp/B011ISHFMS http://drrobiludwig.com https://www.instagram.com/drrobiludwig https://twitter.com/drrobiludwig https://www.facebook.com/DrRobiLudwig https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1836694/ Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Rebecca Huston and produced by Daniel Lucas. Music by Rebecca Huston.

Sonja Morgan is a television personality, fashion designer, and entrepreneur best known for appearing on The Real Housewives of New York City. Prior to joining the cast in 2010, Sonja had long been considered one of the most prominent “movers and shakers,” beginning in the ‘80s as she balanced her studies at FIT with modeling around the globe. Sonja soon became a luxury brand consultant, and always had her finger on the pulse of the very best restaurants, hotels, and fashion. Restaurateur Sirio Maccioni of Le Cirque once said that “very few people have her talent in our business,” and Esquire Magazine’s John H. Mariani labeled her as “the straw that stirs the drink.” Having long been celebrated for her fashion taste in the New York society pages, and given her history working in the fashion world, Sonja debuted her fashion collection at New York Fashion Week in 2015. Sonja Morgan New York offers a wide variety of luxury fashions at an appealing price point. In 2017 she introduced her heritage brand shoe line, Sonja Morgan by French Sole, and the following year her empire expanded once again with the launch of Sonja by Sonja Morgan, a curated selection of affordable fashions and accessories all under $150. It was Sonja’s keen eye for business opportunities that led her to The Real Housewives of New York City. Though she initially declined to join the hit reality series when it launched, she signed on in season 3, and ever since has been lauded by viewers for her boisterous personality and one-of-a-kind sense of humor. She’s been a member of the NBCUniversal family for over a decade, and is regularly asked to participate in advertising upfronts, scripted comedies, commercials, and major motion pictures. Her performing work has included her hit “caburlesque” show (a term coined by Sonja herself), a successful run in the Off-Broadway comedy Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, an appearance in Hulu’s “Difficult People,” and a performance at Improv Asylum. Behind the camera, Sonja has served as a producer on movies such as The Marsh, starring Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker, and the 2018 film The Man in the Attic. Sonja has long been an advocate for the arts, children, animals, and the LGBTQ community and since 1991 has worked with a wide variety of charities including New Yorkers for Children, The Princess Grace Foundation, ASPCA, and GLAAD. Sonja is often celebrated for her philanthropic contributions, going back to 1995 when she was honored at the St. Regis alongside Mira Sorvino and Vanessa Noel for her charity work as a young single woman. It’s Sonja’s rich personal life that helps make her such a great fit for the hit reality franchise. As a young professional, Sonja broke off her six-year engagement with Italian Count PierFrancesco, who she lived with between Rome and Manhattan. For years the tabloids covered her escapades with famous and influential men, including Prince Albert of Monaco, comedian Richard Lewis, rock legend Eric Clapton, and tennis player John McEnroe. But it was with banker John Adams Morgan, descendant of financier J.P. Morgan and Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, that Sonja met her match. Their “merger” resulted in a successful, loving decade-long marriage and a beautiful daughter. https://sonjamorganonline.com instagram.com/sonjatmorgan twitter.com/SonjatMorgan Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Rebecca Huston and produced by Daniel Lucas. Music by Rebecca Huston.

Sonja Morgan is a television personality, fashion designer, and entrepreneur best known for appearing on The Real Housewives of New York City. Prior to joining the cast in 2010, Sonja had long been considered one of the most prominent “movers and shakers,” beginning in the ‘80s as she balanced her studies at FIT with modeling around the globe. Sonja soon became a luxury brand consultant, and always had her finger on the pulse of the very best restaurants, hotels, and fashion. Restaurateur Sirio Maccioni of Le Cirque once said that “very few people have her talent in our business,” and Esquire Magazine’s John H. Mariani labeled her as “the straw that stirs the drink.” Having long been celebrated for her fashion taste in the New York society pages, and given her history working in the fashion world, Sonja debuted her fashion collection at New York Fashion Week in 2015. Sonja Morgan New York offers a wide variety of luxury fashions at an appealing price point. In 2017 she introduced her heritage brand shoe line, Sonja Morgan by French Sole, and the following year her empire expanded once again with the launch of Sonja by Sonja Morgan, a curated selection of affordable fashions and accessories all under $150. It was Sonja’s keen eye for business opportunities that led her to The Real Housewives of New York City. Though she initially declined to join the hit reality series when it launched, she signed on in season 3, and ever since has been lauded by viewers for her boisterous personality and one-of-a-kind sense of humor. She’s been a member of the NBCUniversal family for over a decade, and is regularly asked to participate in advertising upfronts, scripted comedies, commercials, and major motion pictures. Her performing work has included her hit “caburlesque” show (a term coined by Sonja herself), a successful run in the Off-Broadway comedy Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, an appearance in Hulu’s “Difficult People,” and a performance at Improv Asylum. Behind the camera, Sonja has served as a producer on movies such as The Marsh, starring Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker, and the 2018 film The Man in the Attic. Sonja has long been an advocate for the arts, children, animals, and the LGBTQ community and since 1991 has worked with a wide variety of charities including New Yorkers for Children, The Princess Grace Foundation, ASPCA, and GLAAD. Sonja is often celebrated for her philanthropic contributions, going back to 1995 when she was honored at the St. Regis alongside Mira Sorvino and Vanessa Noel for her charity work as a young single woman. It’s Sonja’s rich personal life that helps make her such a great fit for the hit reality franchise. As a young professional, Sonja broke off her six-year engagement with Italian Count PierFrancesco, who she lived with between Rome and Manhattan. For years the tabloids covered her escapades with famous and influential men, including Prince Albert of Monaco, comedian Richard Lewis, rock legend Eric Clapton, and tennis player John McEnroe. But it was with banker John Adams Morgan, descendant of financier J.P. Morgan and Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, that Sonja met her match. Their “merger” resulted in a successful, loving decade-long marriage and a beautiful daughter. https://sonjamorganonline.com instagram.com/sonjatmorgan twitter.com/SonjatMorgan Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Rebecca Huston and produced by Daniel Lucas. Music by Rebecca Huston.

Liz Earle is an author and skincare line creator… and she is an amazing and inspiring woman. Having known her for many years, and watched and admired her industry grow from small beginnings, I am so impressed and so happy to have her on our podcast! Now Liz has an empire of achievements including over 30 books about health, lifestyle, cooking, skincare products, and a magazine. She is both creative and passionate, and deeply cares about the environment, our skin, our health and what we put into our bodies. Her cookbooks are full of delicious ideas that make a healthy lifestyle easy…listen to Liz on all her latest ventures and check out the the links below! http://uk.lizearle.com/ Liz's books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Liz-Earle/e/B001KCYLC0 Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Daniel Lucas of @DpictMedia and produced by Rebecca Huston. Music by Rebecca Huston.

Melissa Hemsley is one half of the Hemsley Sisters whose bestselling cookbooks, primetime cookery show on Channel 4, and the Hemsley + Hemsley café at Selfridges in London have pioneered modern healthy home cooking. This one's for the foodies! Melissa's latest cookbook 'Eat Happy: 30-minute Feelgood Food' https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eat-Happy-30-minute-Feelgood-Food/dp/1785036637/ https://melissahemsley.com Instagram: instagram.com/Melissa.Hemsley Facebook: fb.com/MelissaHemsleyCooks Twitter: twitter.com/MelissaHemsley Pinterest: pinterest.co.uk/melissahemsleycooks Subscribe to The Gemma & Emma Podcast on iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/gemmaandemma Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Gemma and Emma Podcast was recorded by Daniel Lucas of @DpictMedia and produced by Rebecca Huston. Music by Rebecca Huston.

Garance Dore? is an author, photographer, illustrator and founder of Atelier Dore?, formerly www.garancedore.com, a leading source of fashion, beauty and lifestyle storytelling for over a decade. Dore? has established a distinctive and uninhibited intellectual point of view that has developed a close relationship with her readers over the years as she communicates and tells stories in an honest and intimate way. Her quick-witted humor, relaxed eloquence and authentic voice has garnered her over a million followers across social media from all over the world. Over the years, both as a writer and photographer, Dore? has contributed to publications including American, British and Paris Vogue, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, T Magazine, Elle, InStyle, Lenny, the Guardian and New York Magazine. In 2012, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) awarded her with the Eugenia Sheppard Media Award, the industry’s most prestigious prize in journalism, along with Scott Schuman. In 2015, Dore? released her first book, Love Style Life. The New York Times best-selling book is a visual memoir that invites readers into her inner world from her childhood in Corsica, to her rebellious teens in the South of France, to the frontlines of fashion in New York and Paris. The book is full of Dore?’s photography, illustrations and writing, in addition to interviews with her influential friends and style-icons Emmanuelle Alt, Drew Barrymore, Diane von Furstenberg and Jenna Lyons. It has now been published in 16 languages including French, German, Polish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese. In 2016, Dore? launched Pardon My French, a podcast that she hosts in which she converses with friends, colleagues and leading professionals in their respective fields. As a podcast, Pardon My French allows for uninterrupted conversation with people that Dore? greatly respects and is inspired by in discussions covering a range of subjects including friendship, love, career and self acceptance. Pardon My French is available on iTunes, Deezer and www.atelierdore.com. Dore? has found a way to fuse art and business like none other. She has creatively collaborated with brands including Armani, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Omega, Matches Fashion, Chopard, Tiffany & Co, Altuzarra, Este?e Lauder, NARS, L’Ore?al, Warner Brothers, West Elm, Vince and Gap, among others. Dore? has spread her artistic vision across these brands, setting a tern of classic subtlety throughout. Originally from Corsica, Garance now resides in Los Angeles. Twitter: twitter.com/garancedore Instagram: instagram.com/garancedore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Garancedore/ Subscribe to The Lifestyle News Hound on iTunes: tinyurl.com/tlnhpodcast Follow us on Instagram (@gemma_and_emma) www.instagram.com/gemma_and_emma/ Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Lifestyle News Hound was recorded by Daniel Lucas of @DpictMedia and produced by Rebecca Huston. Music by Rebecca Huston.