On The Sofa With Rouge

Monica Popham is an artist and illustrator from Gibraltar, who is currently based in Guildford. She studied Fine Art at Loughborough University and graduated in 2021. Rouge remembers when Monica started out making a name for herself as an artist in residence at The Rock Retreat, always very unassuming and humbly creating incredible pictures which let her to apply to takepart in her favorite show the Sky Landscape Artist of the Year 2024.Little did she know that she would win the show and catapult to fame with her amazing landscapes which actually is not her favourite thing to paint!!!All the tea on this podcast with Rouge kindly sponsored by The Beacon Press.

What happens when you reach the top of your own personal mountain? Achieve a long held goal? When your dream becomes reality? How does that feel, and more importantly, what comes next? These are some of the questions I'll be exploring with my guests in Season 4 of On the Sofa with Rouge. I'll talk to people who have set out to achieve something, and, sometimes against the odds, have succeeded. Series 4 is called, WTF! - Wow, That's Fantastic! But I'm also interested in what happens next, what does it mean to finally achieve that milestone, to reach that summit, then what? Is it all downhill from there? What happens if you achieve your goal at a young age? Perhaps that means you're the type of person that can't simply lie back and enjoy the fruits of success, but has to keep setting out for a new peak, a new challenge, an even bigger mountain to conquer? This podcast will explore some of the implications which flow from success, in whatever field. Listen out for WTF - coming soon!

On episode 4 of this podcast series with the Infinity Group we learn how to beat stress. April is stress awareness month so Nutritionist MJ Feeke and the groups MedicalDirector Dr. Krish Rawal join Rouge on the sofa at Monique’s this time to discuss what causes stress, what does it do to you physiologically and what life hacks can they share with us to help us live better for longer, stress free! On the Sofa with Rouge and the Infinity Group, an open conversation about living a better life and how the Infinity Group can help you. This podcast is sponsored by the Infinity Group.

Last in the series StreetTalk episode 12 comes to you from Dav’s house in Harbour Views. What’s the best way to book your holiday? Why are we having power cuts? And …. Have you ever thought about becoming a BSL interpreter? Join us on Dav’s sofa and enjoy StreetTalk the Llanito podcast. This podcast is sponsored by the Travel Counsellors.

The last in the series of ‘Why Bother?’ Rouge chats to legend Dylan Ferro lead singer of Melon Diesel. From singing in a band called Treehouse at the Admiral Collingwood to supporting REM and Oasis in concerts to being nominated for a Latin Grammy and sitting near J-Lo, Dylan is candid about his adventures, some more revealing than others but always with fun and a bit of risk and definitely entertaining. Don’t miss this rock and roll conversation sponsored by Holland and Barrett.

The Infinity Group in Gibraltar is dedicated to promoting holistic health with professional guidance. Local accessibility to a wide range of treatments and expert advice from the medical professionals can certainly make a positive impact on well-being. Convenience and comprehensive care are the key aspects they offer and in this week’s episode, group Medical Director Dr. Krish Rawal joins Rouge at the super E1 Suites and Spa. Regular exercise, coupled with mindful care of your body can contribute significantly to long-term health and well-being this is what Dr. Krish is promoting. Staying healthy with the Infinity Group, join Dr Krish and Rouge in this unique podcast. Sponsored by the Infinity Group.

In this week's episode of StreetTalk, the girls are joined by fellow Podcaster David Revagliatte. With thanks to Latinos in Main Street for hosting, they explore David's podcast journey as he offers insights into his show. Join the conversation as we discuss Christmas, New Year, and resolutions for 2024. Don't miss this engaging episode filled with holiday reflections and forward-looking aspirations. This podcast is sponsored by the Travel Counsellors.

Adela Lavers is an incredibly resilient individual who has triumphed over cancer three times. Her strength, coupled with a positive outlook helps her overcome all the obstacles life has thrown at her. Despite facing challenges like having a stoma, Adela’s ability to confront the challenges showcases her resilience refusing to let it hinder her zest for life. Adela's positivity shines as she embraces each day to the fullest. This podcast is sponsored by Rock Cool.

After contracting meningitis at a young age which left Maite Facio Beanland deaf she has dedicated her life to enhancing services for the deaf in Gibraltar. She is an Ghita committee member and in this very personal chat she explains what life is like and how she encourages individuals to become sign language interpreters, aiming to bridge communication gaps. Maite exemplifies resilience, embracing a lifestyle that emphasizes normalcy while championing inclusivity for the deaf community. With special thanks to Richard Weaver for interpreting. This podcast is sponsored by Cafe Louis.