And She Was

In this week’s podcast Julie chats to a Scottish feisty, funny, and fantastically talented TV and Film costume designer who has enjoyed an incredible journey over the last 3 decades. Kate Carin has enjoyed a successful career as an Emmy award winning designer to A-List stars in Hollywood, working with big named directors; Danny Boyle, Alan Parker and Ridley Scott. Listen in to hear about Kates remarkable career and life story so far...

In this week’s podcast Julie catches up with fellow actor Michelle Hopewell. Michelle and Julie first met as actors in Glasgow’s Tron Theatre when she was still training at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She has an impressive portfolio of TV, film, and theatre credits, whilst at the same time making a name for herself as a blogger, activist, and writer, focusing on mindfulness, race issues and woman’s empowerment. They had a fantastic, informative chat. Have a listen!

In this episode Julie re connects with fellow Scottish actress Dawn Steele. Dawn is best known for her TV work on; Monarch of the Glen, Wild at Heart, River City, and is currently staring in BBC One's Holby City. Julie and Dawn talk about Dawn's path to becoming an actor and her propensity for throwing herself in freezing cold bodies of water, otherwise known as wild Swimming. Listen in for all the chat!

In this episode Julie sits down with Emily Smith, a veteran midwife for 37 years. Emily headed up the ‘Early Pregnancy Unit’ in the West of Scotland with a group of dedicated midwives, putting woman’s interests first. She was a support for couples who found themselves in the unfortunate and deeply distressing situation of losing a baby. They chat all about Emily’s career, but also about the still taboo subject of miscarriage.

In this first episode of the series Julie sits down for a gab with the amazing Lorraine McIntosh. Known for her roles in various stage and screen performances, as well as a vocalist for the iconic Scottish pop rock band Deacon Blue. In this chat Julie and Lorraine talk about Lorraine's childhood, how she got started with Deacon Blue and what it was like being a female actor starting out in the industry.

In this pilot episode of ‘And She Was...’ Julie chats in a refreshingly honest manner with Scottish actress Daniela Nardini. Nothing is off the agenda when they bond over ice cream, their loathing of Botox and the lack of strong female acting roles.