Best Arlene Phillips Podcasts (2024)

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Attitudes to risk and Taylor Swift’s inflation impact 36:43

4h ago36:43

36:43

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Laura and Danni discuss why the UK economy couldn’t shake off the Taylor Swift effect. Spending by fans on hotels, travel and tickets to the singer’s Eras tour helped UK inflation hold steady in June, although the impact is expected to be short lived. We also hear from Mind, Money and Soul’s Lau…

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Cressida Cowell 29:39

1h ago29:39

29:39

In this episode, Alice Thomson and Rachel Sylvester speak to children's book author and illustrator Cressida Cowell known for the How to Train Your Dragon, The Wizards of Once and Which Way to Anywhere book series. She was the Waterstones Children’s Laureate from 2019 – 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Baking up a mum-friendly business 44:08

15d ago44:08

44:08

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura chat to two mums who launched a biscuit bakery that allowed them to work around their children’s lives. Saskia Roskam and Lisa Shepherd started “The Biskery” during the pandemic with the aim of creating a business that worked around school hours for them and their employees. Plus…

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Everything you need to know about student finances 49:45

19d ago49:45

49:45

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast Laura and Danni deep dive into student finances. How much debt are you likely to rack up during your time at university, when do you start paying it back, and how do you apply for loans to cover costs like accommodation and food? Laura Brown from Save The Student gives her tips for managing budge…

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James Cleverly 39:14

1M ago39:14

39:14

In this episode, Alice Thomson and Rachel Sylvester speak to James Cleverly, Secretary of State for the Home Department, about his childhood as a young black man growing up in South East London and how the racism he encountered then is different to the situation now. Producer: Florence de Schlichting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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Rachel Reeves 39:38

1M ago39:38

39:38

In this episode, Rachel Reeves, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, tells us about how her childhood and passion for chess have shaped her identity as a woman within male dominated environments. Producer: Florence de Schlichting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Arlene Phillips: Winning Oliviers and dancing towards every opportunity 47:08

1M ago47:08

47:08

Whether you know Dame Arlene Phillips' work from Hot Gossip, Strictly Come Dancing, her legendary music videos, film work or the West End and Broadway shows she has choreographed, her ability to turn her hand to any brief and keep moving forward is unmatched. On this episode, we learn about how Arlene grew up with grit and determination to earn her…

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Arlene Phillips 32:35

2M ago32:35

32:35

“And when I went into the church hall, every little girl, every single one, was in pink ballet shoes. And I walked in with my green ballet shoes, which were half price in the sale. And I did want to run back out through those great big double doors. But I knew if I did I would never get to dance.” In this episode we speak to Arlene Phillips, who te…

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Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard 10 years on from her historic misogyny speech 44:15

2M ago44:15

44:15

A decade on from an historic speech she delivered on misogyny, former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard tells Danni and Laura there has been progress but there’s still a lot more to be done. Now chair of the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership, she’s passionate about closing the gender pay gap and believes we’ll only see real change if mo…

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Ashley John-Baptiste 24:56

2M ago24:56

24:56

In this episode we talk to BBC broadcaster and presenter Ashley John-Baptiste about his significant achievements, despite having suffered childhood trauma from his upbringing in foster care. Producer: Florence de Schlichting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sharon Stone 30:44

3M ago30:44

30:44

"People don't want you to be able to see anything, report anything, or say anything intelligent. You just have to be an object of beauty." In this episode, Hollywood legend Sharon Stone talks to us about her new career as a painter and how it helped her address childhood traumas. We also discuss her difficult relationship with Hollywood, and the ab…

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Series 8 - COMING SOON... 1:28

3M ago1:28

1:28

Times Journalists Rachel Sylvester and Alice Thomson return to talk to more extraordinary people about how their past has shaped their lives and how their childhoods have defined who they are today. In this series they are joined by the likes of Sharon Stone, Arlene Phillips, Rachel Reeves and many more. This podcast has been produced in associatio…

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How to close the gender funding gap with a serial female entrepreneur 45:55

3M ago45:55

45:55

On this episode of the Money Matters podcast we hear from Debbie Wosskow, the serial entrepreneur who’s been appointed to the government’s Invest in Women taskforce. With just 2p of every £1 of business funding going to female-founded companies in the UK, Debbie’s on a mission to raise a £250 million pot to create “once in a generation change”. Bes…

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Pregnant then Screwed’s Joeli Brearley on the motherhood penalty 45:35

3M ago45:35

45:35

On this episode of the pod, Danni and Laura speak to campaigner Joeli Brearley from motherhood campaigning group Pregnant then Screwed about why politicians have finally woken up to the economic value of getting mums back into work and what more needs to be done to end the motherhood penalty. Also on the episode, Danni and Laura break down the four…

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Meeting real-life Barbie and why the cost-of-living crisis isn’t over yet 41:19

3M ago41:19

41:19

On this episode Danni and Laura dig into the findings of a survey that reveals that more than 7 million households are still struggling to make ends meet despite falling inflation. And as Barbie celebrates her 65thbirthday we’ll be chatting to one woman who made her living playing the role. Charlotte Clemie was employed by Mattel to be their offici…

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Finding lost pension pots and who are the Waspi women? 37:51

4M ago37:51

37:51

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast Danni and Laura chat to AJ Bell’s Head of Public Policy and pension guru, Rachel Vahey. They discuss the increasingly important issue of lost pension pots and how to find them. Rachel also talks through how consolidating your pensions into one pot could make life simpler and help you plan for ret…

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Your money questions answered, plus your tax-year-end checklist 50:00

5M ago50:00

50:00

On this episode of the Money Matters podcast, we put all your burning money questions to Financial Adviser Jane Gow, who is founder of Clear Cut Chartered Financial Planners. You asked about a wide range of issues from when you should lock in interest rates on cash savings, to how to start a pension and whether to prioritise saving for a house or r…

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International Women’s Day “Queenager” special 30:54

5M ago30:54

30:54

In this special bonus episode of the podcast for International Women’s Day, Danni and Laura discuss this year’s theme, Inspire Inclusion, and how in particular women in mid-life have been pushing boundaries over the past few years to become more visible and included. They’re joined by former editor of The Sunday Times magazine Eleanor Mills, who st…

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Work-life balance with Lorraine Candy and recession-proof your finances 54:33

5M ago54:33

54:33

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast Laura and Danni ask what the UK officially being in recession means for your finances – and run through some practical measures you can put in place. They also hear from Lorraine Candy – former editor-in-chief of Elle and Cosmopolitan magazines, author of a book on raising teenage daughters and c…

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How to pick an investing account, plus demystifying scary pension headlines 34:54

6M ago34:54

34:54

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast Danni and Laura pore over the latest pension headlines that suggest we’ll all have to save more and might have to work for longer. The pair consider that all this bad news might be just the thing many women need to get them motivated to think about the kind of retirement they want and start plann…

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Loud budgeting and inspirational investing 39:35

6M ago39:35

39:35

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast Laura and Danni revel in the new social media trend that is “loud budgeting”. The phrase has become popular on TikTok and the pair celebrate that talking about money is becoming less taboo. Also on the show, they sum up where we are in the “cost of living crisis”, including the crucial question o…

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How to build an investment portfolio 21:25

7M ago21:25

21:25

On this episode we are going back to basics on investing. Lots of women say they don’t how to invest, there’s too much jargon or they are embarrassed to ask questions – but we’re aiming to solve that. In this episode Laura and Danni talk through some of the types of investments you can put in your portfolio: from stocks and shares to funds and bond…

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How to learn from 2023’s financial mistakes 26:41

7M ago26:41

26:41

On the first episode of 2024 Danni and Laura hear confessions from the rest of the Money Matters team about financial mistakes they made in 2023 and the goals they’re setting themselves this year. Their errors vary from overindulging in online shopping to not following through on carefully laid investing plans, while their good intentions include u…

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David Blunkett 59:29

7M ago59:29

59:29

“Your life is built on the way you do things and the way people see you and the way you react”. The former Home Secretary, David Blunkett, says he is unsure whether he would choose the ability to see if he could. Born blind, David has come to know and embrace life without sight. But his start to life was fraught with pain; as a child he had to cope…

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Steve Backshall 52:11

8M ago52:11

52:11

“I felt uncomfortable with my passions and with my life at school,” says Steve Backshall. The naturalist has wowed British children for years with shows such as Deadly 60, but his own childhood discomfort with his passion for nature is a lasting regret. He feels at home around animals in their natural habitat and despite coming face to face with th…

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Ed Davey 53:23

8M ago53:23

53:23

The Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey says on his parliamentary profile that he had a happy childhood with no financial hardships, but it was also one driven by such heartache that it’s hard to comprehend. He was just four years old when his father John George died and after years of caring for his mother Nina, who was diagnosed with incurable cance…

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Jimmy Akingbola 1:00:17

8M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

“Perseverance can lead to a life that maybe society thinks you're not going to have”, that’s what Jimmy Akingbola tells us despite being placed in a children's home at the age of two years old. The actor, best known for his roles in Ted Lasso and Bel Air, was disowned by his father and abandoned by his mother, who suffered from schizophrenia not kn…

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Tips for festive feasting on a budget 40:05

8M ago40:05

40:05

On this episode Danni and Laura are getting into the Christmas spirit, but after a year of soaring food prices we’re thinking hard about budgeting for the big day. The Christmas food shop is a big one – and it’s likely to be a whopper this year. Danni catches up with Mimi Harrison, blogger, author and the Instagram legend known as “Beat the Budget”…

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Jamie Wood 52:24

8M ago52:24

52:24

“Everyone was fake in the world I was in”, that’s what Jamie Wood, step son of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, says of growing up in the shadow of a rockstar. He claims he was unwittingly introduced to drugs at a young age, which became a big part of an alternate reality he carved out for himself, away from the limelight. But multiple health …

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Mya-Rose Craig 56:02

9M ago56:02

56:02

“The birds will help you”, says Mya-Rose Criag. The 21-year old ornithologist, author and campaigner explains how catching glimpses of rare birds has the ability to heal and soothe. She saw the positive effect in her own life as she grappled with her identity at school thanks to an unusual family life. And she saw how her mother’s Bipolar Disorder …

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How a side hustle can boost your income 30:19

9M ago30:19

30:19

On this episode of the Money Matters podcast Laura and Danni discuss the art of the side hustle. Taking extra work on the side is something people have always done, but social media promoting it and the cost of living crisis eating into our cash means so many more people now have side hustles. But how do you navigate the side hustle world – and als…

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Gary Numan 55:11

9M ago55:11

55:11

“People talk about being obsessive like it’s a bad thing… but it’s not, it’s a really good thing. It drives you,” says Gary Numan. The influential pop star explains how he has come to see his Asberger’s diagnosis as a superpower, despite struggling with it as a youngster. For Gary, his early fame and success felt like an “express train”, one he was…

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Suzie Fletcher 59:10

9M ago59:10

59:10

“I am so grateful for everything that’s ever happened,” says Suzie Fletcher. The Repair Shop’s resident leather expert explains how traumatic experiences have shaped her into the person she is today. Chief among those was the abusive 15-year marriage to her late husband, Rob. Despite facing violence and psychological manipulation, Suzie maintains a…

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Celebrate our 50th episode – plus LBC’s Natasha Devon 35:46

9M ago35:46

35:46

It’s the 50th episode of the Money Matters podcast and Laura and Danni step back in time to celebrate some of the brilliant guests and topics they’ve discussed over the past couple of years. From the Scummy Mummies on why money is still a taboo, to TikTok’s “Legal Queen” busting the myth of common law marriage, and Stacey Lowman from Claro Wellbein…

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Joe Wicks MBE 56:01

9M ago56:01

56:01

“If you love your kids, they will be more resilient than you think,” says Joe Wicks. The nation's P.E.teacher talks about how his parents’ enduring love shaped Joe into the person he is today. Through his dad’s struggles with drug addiction and his mum’s mental illness, Joe found that movement and exercise helped him through his difficult childhood…

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Karl Lokko 57:08

9M ago57:08

57:08

“I’ve been able to be equal parts missionary and mercenary,” says Karl Lokko. In this episode of What I Wish I’d Known, the venture capitalist and former gang leader talks of how his extraordinary youth has led to a clear purpose in the work he now does. At the age of just 12, Karl witnessed his first shooting. He went on to be shot at, stabbed, cu…

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Anthony Horowitz CBE 56:40

10M ago56:40

56:40

Best selling writer Anthony Horowitz, shares how he believes his astonishing drive and creativity was born out of trauma. He fought against countless people telling him he would never be good enough, including his own father, and now he’s one of Britain's most prolific writers with more than 55 books, including the Alex Rider teen spy series that h…

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The optimism of youth 33:00

10M ago33:00

33:00

On this episode Danni and Laura are feeling optimistic. More financial education aimed at women and shifts in mindset are helping younger generations feel more empowered about their choices and open to having those tricky conversations. Our research shows that younger generations are more likely to split money equally, have frank conversations abou…

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Deborah Meaden 1:00:44

10M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

“Life is what is in front of you” says Deborah Meaden. In this episode of What I Wish I’d Known, the business leader shares how the challenges she faced in her early years shaped her as the entrepreneur we know today. At four years old she lived with a surrogate family whilst her mother worked to make ends meet. She met her biological dad on her do…

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New series - coming soon… 1:22

10M ago1:22

1:22

Why is it that often people with the hardest beginnings in life become the most successful adults? And is there something to learn from those people who perhaps have the strongest sense of what matters most? Times Journalists Rachel Sylvester and Alice Thomson return to talk to even more extraordinary people about how they overcame moments in their…

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How the Single Tax hurts your finances 26:51

10M ago26:51

26:51

On this episode Danni and Laura examine the “Single Tax”, which not only impacts your day-to-day money but also has huge implications for your long-term financial plans. They chat to a couple of ladies about how being single has impacted their lives and their ability to save, as well as revealing the latest research that shows how being single affe…

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Uncovering all our Financial Wobbly Bits 37:37

11M ago37:37

37:37

It’s a very special episode as we celebrate the launch of our new research report. Our founding Ambassador Baroness Helena Morrissey talks through the findings that chart the financial wobbly bits of women’s lives: from our discomfort with asking for a pay rise, to shouldering the bulk of caring responsibilities and then menopause. There are plenty…

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Tony Blair 58:18

11M ago58:18

58:18

In this episode of What I Wish I’d Known, former Prime Minister Tony Blair shares how the challenges he faced in his younger years shaped him into the man we know. From the devastating stroke his father suffered, to his mother’s death when he was in his early 20’s and how he managed anxiety whilst he was Prime Minister. WARNING: contains some stron…

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Lisa Snowdon on menopause, money and midlife 36:21

11M ago36:21

36:21

On this special episode we chat to model and TV presenter Lisa Snowdon. Now in her 50s, Lisa pulls no punches about the impact the menopause had on her confidence and career. Having recently become a best-selling author, she’s adamant she’s just getting started, but says for all women to embrace the gift of getting older they need to have their fin…

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Richard Branson 52:58

11M ago52:58

52:58

In this episode of What I Wish I’d Known, entrepreneur Richard Branson shares how despite his success with his business ventures from the Virgin Group, he has come up against challenges just like you and I. From living with severe dyslexia, to leaving school at 15 years old with teachers doubting his potential and how he’s learnt to manage his ‘yes…

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Kirstie Allsopp 1:01:57

12M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

In this episode of What I Wish I’d Known, TV Presenter Kirstie Allsopp shares how she lived in the shadows of her mothers impending death for several years. From nurturing her siblings from a young age, to attempting to carry out her mum’s final wish of being buried in the family garden, Kirstie explains how the hardships she faced in her early yea…

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Triple lock and TikTok finfluencers 37:10

12M ago37:10

37:10

On this episode Laura and Danni explain everything you need to know about the financial hot potato that is the state pension triple lock. They bust through all the jargon and discuss why the state pension increase is so controversial. And with more people than ever turning to social media for investment and finance tips, Laura chats to the founder …

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Brian Cox CBE 50:30

12M ago50:30

50:30

In this episode of What I Wish I’d Known, actor Brian Cox shares his memories of growing up in poverty in Dundee after his father died when he was just eight years old, and how witnessing his mother’s attempted suicide made him know he could survive anything. WARNING: contains some strong language and discussion of sensitive topics including: Suici…

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Professor Green 52:32

12M ago52:32

52:32

In this episode of What I Wish I’d Known, one of the UK’s most successful rappers Professor Green, Stephen Manderson, talks candidly about being brought up on an East London council estate by his grandmother, struggling with anxiety and how his father's suicide made him re-evaluate his own life. WARNING: contains some strong language and discussion…

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Why does economic abuse impact so many women? 28:31

12M ago28:31

28:31

On this episode Danni and Laura look into the realities of economic abuse. It’s a tough topic but an important one to tackle as it disproportionately affects women, with one in six women in the UK having experienced economic abuse by a current or former partner. Often it begins at points in life when women can feel isolated or vulnerable, like duri…

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