Ladies of Liverpool

Absolutely loved catching up with this gorgeous lady of Liverpool! I spoke to Liz McClarnon singer, songwriter, dancer and television presenter. She is of course a member of the girl group Atomic Kitten She has scored three number-one singles and also two number-one albums. In 2006 she went solo and the group reformed in 2012 as part of The Big Reunion, scoring a hit with a cover of Wizzard's "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday". McClarnon co-wrote several Atomic Kitten songs, including the UK Top 10 hits "See Ya", "I Want Your Love" and "Someone like Me".  Hear her honest thoughts about becoming a star at such a young age, touring the world and life under lockdown in her dads house!

We are back! Series 2 Ladies of Liverpool Locked Down! Are you ready for a listen that will leave you gobsmacked, make you laugh out loud and wanting to invite this amazing lady round to yours for a Gin! Eunice Huthart is best known for winning Gladiators and then being invited to return to the show as a Gladiator herself, under the name "Blaze". She remains the only UK contender to ever become a Gladiator.  From Maccies to megastar you can her jaw dropping journey in her own words now! Quick press play!

Holly is a young girl from Liverpool with a passion to inspire others. Growing up in Tuebrook with her Mum and Nan, Holly worked hard at school and managed to gain a place at Oxford University to study Biological Sciences.  She now works as a Clinical Scientist in Genetics at Liverpool Women’s Hospital and has recently started her own YouTube channel and social media platforms as “The Scouse Scientist”. She wants to inspire young people to pursue a career in science and show that girls from working-class backgrounds can achieve anything if they put their mind to it!

Meet Hayley owner of CR Lab. Its is a unique hair loss clinic as they provide the most advanced 3D printing second scalp prosthetic.  Hayley understands hair loss as she suffered herself and staff have all been through hair loss all wear CNC hair systems. This is what makes their clients comfortable from the min they step in the clinic.

Jay Hynd launched The Guide Liverpool, a new digital news platform for the city after finding a thirst in the region's market for news delivered differently. It started as a simple website and has grown to reach over 2.2 million users every single month. As well as shouting about all that is good in Liverpool, The Guide recently teamed up with Ladies of Liverpool to go behind the scenes at swinging club Townhouse!  Don’t miss what Liverpool has to offer this Christmas press play and tune in.

For almost twenty years Gareth Ellis (Bippo) has been entertaining audiences young and old! Since his first visit to a circus at the tender age of four Gareth was hooked.  With the support of his parents Gareth slowly started to carve his own path in show business. After buying a small caravan Gareth and his parents used to join Zippos Circus during school holidays. It was during one of these holidays Gareth was taking part in publicity for the circus with Zippo himself. When asked by a reporter what his clown name was Martin (Zippo) Burton replied - "He is a baby Zippo therefore his name is Bippo!” The rest was history! Hear his story on Ladies of Liverpool this week.

Rebeckah Vaughan is best known for appearing in Big Brother in 2011. Rebeckah has made many appearances on daytime television, local and national radio and writes for glossy magazines. Although she still attends star studded bashes in her hometown of Liverpool she has become better known as an award winning business woman. Rebeckah owns No More Kennels Luxury Dog Hotel which is rated 5 stars by WB Council. Rebeckah is committed to raising awareness for local animal rescue centres and works tirelessly to make a difference for as many animals as possible. 

Happy birthday to us!  We are 1 today and what a year it has been for Ladies of Liverpool! We discovered Townhouse, met those Brookside legends we love, laughed with Crissie Rock and cried with Colin Mguintys sister Laura. You’ve heard from my mum and my mates so this week it’s time for you to interview me!  Thanks for your questions and I really hope you enjoy  this special episode! Please keep reviewing and sharing these links and remember to get your inspirational stories to me via ladiesofliverpool.com  Thank you so much for helping me give others a voice. Each listen makes a difference. Love Leanne x

Remember our Bev?  Sarah White played Bev McLoughlin in Brookside from 1993 until the show ended in 2003. She married Ron Dixon and later became known as Bev Dixon. Of course you Remember!  After Brookside, Sarah White spent time in the theatre, with her most notable role being in the production Mum's the Word and also Liverpool comedy The Salon alongside me!  She couldn’t be more different than the mouthy Bev Dixon as you will hear now so press play!

Derek Acorah needs no introduction. Being the pioneer for spiritualism and mediumship on television, he is arguably the world’s most renowned spirit medium having demonstrated to many hundreds of thousands of people in theatres throughout the UK. Derek’s television career dates back over fifteen years when he became the first medium ever to demonstrate live on air and without the benefit of an edit suite on a weekly basis bringing hope and comfort to the viewing public. Wanna know what happens when we pass over? The most haunted places in Liverpool? How it feels to channel a spirit? Press play!