
Ciara's Pink Sparkle Podcast!
My Podcast is about helping raise awareness of people who have a learning disability like me to help change attitudes. I'm joined by a chat guest for each episode.. My Podcast is Not associated to my employer. All of my views and thoughts are my own!
Latest episodes

8 snips
Mar 1, 2024 • 32min
Presenter Nicky Campbell
TV & radio presenter Nicky Campbell discusses his career, emotional impact of reuniting families on TV, challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, performing in a giant egg costume, and navigating advocacy during Covid-19.

5 snips
Jan 24, 2024 • 22min
Singer Chesney Hawkes
Chesney Hawkes, Musician and disability charity supporter, talks about his career, hit song 'The One & Only', upcoming London 2024 show, meeting Jason Donovan, working with Roger Daltry, admiration for John Lennon and Prince, wedding song regret, supporting charities, future plans, and managing social media presence.

20 snips
Dec 1, 2023 • 26min
U2's bassist Adam Clayton
Adam Clayton, the bass player of U2, discusses his support for Walk in My Shoes, his past addictions, and using his platform for change. They also talk about U2's impact, the immersive concert experience in the Sphere, and the beauty of connection through music.

8 snips
Oct 20, 2023 • 22min
Radio presenter Simon Mayo
Radio broadcaster and author Simon Mayo discusses his career in radio, the addition of Ken Bruce to Greatest Hits Radio, dream interview candidates including Kylie Minogue, Bono, and Madonna, his books and writing challenges, and ambitions for the future including improving the radio show and becoming a bestselling author.

9 snips
Sep 29, 2023 • 21min
Victoria Derbyshire
BBC Newsnight Presenter & Broadcaster Victoria Derbyshire discusses her career journey in radio and television, her personal experience with breast cancer, and the importance of cancer screenings. She also reflects on participating in ITV's The Real Full Monty and shares her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 snips
Sep 20, 2023 • 31min
TV Legend Lorraine Kelly!
In this podcast, TV Presenter Lorraine Kelly talks about her career in breakfast television, memorable interviews with Hugh Jackman and George Clooney, the importance of giving a voice to individuals with learning disabilities, the joy of having a pet dog, and the celebration of a 21st birthday.

Aug 31, 2023 • 27min
Broadcaster & Writer - Adil Ray
Adil Ray OBE, TV show Citizen Khan writer, creator, presenter, and actor, discusses his career and topics such as diversity, inclusion, disability, media representation, and his presenter role on Good Morning Britain. They also talk about using their platforms for advocacy, admiration for journalist Richard Gaysford's versatility, interview experiences and advocacy for individuals with disabilities, and finding joy in gardening during the pandemic.

10 snips
Feb 1, 2023 • 52min
Presenter Jeremy Vine!
Chat with Radio and TV presenter Jeremy Vine about his fab career and bikes and learning disability & media representation!

9 snips
Jan 1, 2023 • 26min
Presenter Gaby Roslin
I Chat with the fab TV & Radio Presenter Gaby Roslin about her career & we chat media representation of people with a learning disability!

5 snips
Nov 1, 2022 • 51min
Actor Stephen McGann
Chat with actor Stephen McGann from BBC drama Call The Midwife. We chatted about Call The Midwife & &:chatted about disability media representation on TV shows!