Understanding Freelance and the Creative Industry

Today Ceyda and Claire talk social media, downtime, todays trending headlines and making news accessible for younger audiences with Journalist Mary Mandefield. Not to mention a cheeky little production filming secret during One Direction's time on x-factor! You don't want to miss it.

Todays show marks our one year anniversary! Ceyda got to chat to Woo Woo about their incredible journey in the feminine care industry. From sexual health, care and hygiene to misconceptions and taboos- Woo Woo's founder Lucy truly is a remarkable woman making moves in the industry! Listen to the end for a cheeky little exclusive...

Georgie and Ceyda talk about the freelance life, dance, modelling and all things media in todays show. Don't forget to follow us on @thisisriverside and @empresshour

Alex and Georgie spoke to Leanne about her career journey, how she ended up living her dream to work at UNESCO, and what UNESCO actually does. Leanne is an Associate Project Officer at UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), a volunteer and qualified Social Worker. Originally from the UK, Leanne worked as a Family Support Worker, before becoming a freelance English teacher in Paris. She caught the volunteering bug after a 6-month teaching placement in Tanzania when she was just 18 years old. She has since volunteered in schools in Ghana, remotely for schools in Uganda, and with refugees and displaced people in Paris. Guest: Leanne Davey @lndavey Hosts: Alex Vella Bartholomew @a.vella.bartho & Georgie Hare @georgie_hare Radio: Riverside Radio @thisisriverside Aired live on Riverside Radio 7pm-8pm 27/06/22

We have an extra special show today, as we are joined by BBC'S up and coming comedy star Jaye Ersavas. We talk acting, casting, Turkish representation on the screen and not forgetting Jaye's lovely mother and her support throughout his journey. Followed by our regular guest Georgie with her Weekly Wisdom. Please excuse Cey's poor mic quality in this video! It wouldn't be us if there wasn't tech difficulties... you know how it goes. Follow us on @riversideradio and @empresshour for more content and updates on our shows.

It's a spicy one! On today's show we're learning how to get into your Girl Boss Hot Sexy Summer era with Meg, a bottle of white wine and blaming the technical difficulties on the retrograde with Sydney (It's not the wine) Catch us on our ig- @empresshour to see us attempt the Lizzo trend!

In this episode, Alex spoke to Chloe and Ally, the founders of Mind Station, about the importance of social and emotional learning for children. We met the four members of 'The Brain Team'; Piko the pre frontal cortex, Ava the Amygdala, Vee the Visual Cortex, and Harv the Hippocampus, and talked about how being aware of what each brain member does can empower children (and adults!). The teaching Chloe and Ally do is aimed at children, but trust me - all of us can gain a lot from this episode! Mind Station aims to reinstate the human connection in education, by inspiring children to become conductors of their own minds. Chloe and Ally have done this by giving children the tools they need to self-regulate and manage challenges of everyday life, and by enhancing children’s self-confidence and self-belief. Broadcast live on Riverside Radio 7pm-8pm 16/05/22 @thisisriverside Host - Alex Vella Bartholomew @a.vella.bartho Show - Empress Hour @empresshour Guests - Chloe and Ally, founders of Mind Station @mindstationcoaching

In this episode, Alex welcomes rapper and social entrepreneur Mary Otumahana, aka WondRWomN to the studio. Her unique style that she has coined as ‘Grit Pop’ has built a strong following in the UK hip-hop scene and an increasing fanbase in Spain and Portugal, where she has performed and collaborated with artists such as SFDK and Torm K. WondRWomN is true to her name and also runs ‘The Record Shop’, a social enterprise based in Tottenham, supporting young people from low-income households to get into the music industry and connect with their community through music. Catch us having a chat and a cute listening party for three of WondRWomN’s epic tracks, Money's not real, Table 4 1, and We B in the club. Host - Alex Vella Bartholomew @a.vella.bartho Guest - Mary Otumahana @wxndrwxmn Founder of The Record Shop @the_recshop and record label @prodigiesofnature Aired live on Riverside Radio @thisisriverside 7pm-8pm 02/05/22 Follow Empress Hour and our future guests on insta @empresshour and get in touch with your thoughts/ comments/ questions/ suggestions :)

This week on Empress Hour, we are joined by Maria Dalla Cola, the founder of MPower Coaching. Maria moved to the UK from Italy 15 years ago for what was meant to be 6 months, but after feeling a karmic connection to England, she never left. After a personal spiritual journey, Maria chose to end a 11-year long career in media to become a transformational coach. She set up MPower Coaching, which incorporates mindfulness, quantum physics and neurolinguistic programming to help women discover their true power and become conscious creators of their own reality. Listen in for tips on how to create the reality where you are the best version of you. "If you think it, it exists". Aired on Riverside Radio 7pm-8pm 11/04/22 Guest - Maria Dalla Cola @the_mpowercoaching Hosts - Alex Vella Bartholomew @a.vella.bartho & Ceyda Uzun @ceydauzunx Moon Magic written by Sydney Peterson @iamsydney123 and read by Tim Hoile @timothyhoile Follow @empresshour and @thisisriverside for updates

Student, writer and model Tavleen Singh talks us through her journey growing up across different schools as an ethnic minority in South- West London. We discuss bullying, racism, mental health in South Asian culture and establishing boundaries. Follow us on our IG @empresshour and @thisisriverside for more content.