From a mother's guilt to a love of the 80s, this heroic episode shares how actor and comedian Nina Wadia OBE turned her son's shock diagnosis into an inspirational quest to find a cure for type 1 diabetes, whilst taking on a whole host of iconic characters along the way. Getting serious about life behind the scenes of comedy sketch shows and soaps,…

Twirling into the salon, Royal Ballet ballerina and teacher Tara-Brigitte Bhavnani and her daughter Chloé took to the chair for nothing short of a mega-chop in aid of a great cause. As a passionate ambassador of the charity, Andrew skilfully preps and snips their lovely long locks as they brave a huge chop each for the wonderful Little Princess Tru…

“Get your lippy on girl’” and hear the ‘hairstory’ and meaning behind the iconic red lipstick and strong glasses of stylist and fashion icon Nicky Hambleton-Jones. Partners in crime with Andrew from the hit TV makeover show, ‘10 years younger’ , this episode of Split Ends is more likely to be called ‘10 years OLDER …and a bit more!’ In a show that …

Stop! Listen! It's Hammer-time. "Clean your face, nourish it and nourish yourself." Sharing her pearls and rubies of wisdom from the salon chair, world-famous make-up artist and beautician Ruby Hammer OBE reflects on family memories in Nigeria, building the make-up brand Ruby and Millie, the importance of 'making the effort' for yourself, and washi…

We join big_fat_Greek mother’s mother, and meet Olga’s mum Helen Michael in her home salon. Andrew sets Helen’s hair in rollers as we hear the hilarious hairstories and affairs, parrots and perms of El Greco salon. Learning her trade from age 15 as one of nine children, Helen had her own little salon in Paphos in Greece, and has had some loyal cust…

In an episode that explores the life and loves of 2x ARIA Award nominee Mary Mandefield, Olga and Andrew dig into the importance of self-expression, not settling for a job that makes you feel miserable and even get to trim up her secret triangular undercut! Describing herself as having the energy of an 8-year old child, Hits Radio host, TNM and BBC…

This Episode sets out the stories behind the Split Ends. Hear why celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton and comedian Olga Thompson joined forces to explore stories from the safety of the salon chair. An intimate window on the struggles and celebrations from their own 'hairstories'; the bullying and belonging - and a whole load of brilliant barnets - …

In this episode Nicki chats with Sara who has just finished school and is heading to University. Sara shares how she copes in social situations and what she does sometimes to get out of them! For more information about Nicki Hambleton, sketchnotes and this podcast please visit nihconsultancy.comBy Nicki Hambleton

In the second part of Clarah's Story, we talk about ways in which we cope as introverts and Clarah gives some sage advice about not being afraid to be yourself. For more information about Nicki Hambleton, sketchnotes and this podcast please visit nihconsultancy.comBy Nicki Hambleton

On this episode, Nicki talks to Clarah, an IB student from Haiti, about her experiences as an introvert living in the boarding house. She chats about her service work and shares strategies she finds help her to cope in High School. For more information about Nicki Hambleton, sketchnotes and this podcast please visit nihconsultancy.com…

In the second episode, Nicki continues her chat with Ed and finds out more about introversion, his background growing up and moving to Asia and all about his pets! You can view the sketchnote for this episode on nihconsultancy.com For more information about Nicki Hambleton, sketchnotes and this podcast please visit nihconsultancy.com…

In this first episode, Nicki talks to Ed about why she wanted to start this podcast and her stories, experiences and what it means to be an introvert educator. For more information about Nicki Hambleton, sketchnotes and this podcast please visit nihconsultancy.comBy Nicki Hambleton

The Confessions of an Introvert is a conversational podcast between friends, chatting about the trials and tribulations of being an introvert. In this trailer Nicki shares her hopes and fears about venturing into the world of podcasting as an introvert. For more information about Nicki Hambleton, sketchnotes and this podcast please visit nihconsult…