Charlotte Reiss: My Side Hustle Grew, So I Pivoted from LA to Provence
In this episode of New Chapters with Isabel Webster, Charlotte Reiss, founder of Vivi et Margot, shares her extraordinary journey - from a 30-year career as a top talent agent in LA and New York to leaving it all behind, moving across the world, and expanding her thriving French artisanal homeware brand alongside luxury women’s retreats in Provence. A strong-minded, warm and humorous personality with a devoted social media following, Charlotte opens up about how her side-hustle became a business, finding joy in simplicity, navigating motherhood and personal transformations - from plastic surgery tweakments to successfully beating menopausal weight gain.Charlotte’s story is one of bold pivots, self-discovery, and creating beautiful spaces - both online and off - that inspire connection, creativity, and happiness among like-minded people.Plus, for lovers of all things French, this is a masterclass in embracing the lifestyle, culture, and charm of rural France.Series One of New Chapters is proudly sponsored by Mylands: www.mylands.com➡️ Follow me on Instagram: @isabelwebstertv📹 Watch more on Instagram: @newchapterspodcastCharlotte: @vivi_et_margot
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Leah Lane: My Mulberry House's Cult Success & Her Battle to Become a Mother
In this episode of New Chapters, digital creator and entrepreneur Leah Lane (@mymulberryhouse) shares her extraordinary story. Just four years ago, she didn’t even know what Instagram was. Today, she’s built a cult following of 1.2M, secured two book deals, and collaborated with iconic brands including Fortnum & Mason, Yoto Play, Crocus, and Sanderson. But behind the whimsical ducks and romantic countryside aesthetic lies a much deeper journey. Leah opens up about life as an army wife, her husband’s battle with cancer, the heartbreak and persistence of IVF, and the resilience it took to finally become a mother. She reflects on the pressures of online life — from trolls to imposter syndrome — and how authenticity and creativity became her superpowers. Now, as she embraces her role as a content creator, entrepreneur, and mother, Leah is writing her next chapter with courage, humour, and heart — proving that the hardest battles often lead to the most inspiring new beginnings.Season 1 proudly sponsored by Mylands: www.mylands.com➡️ Follow me on Instagram: @isabelwebstertv📹 Watch more on Instagram: @newchapterspodcastLeah: @mymulberryhouse
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Kirsty Gallacher: Nepotism Claims, Divorce, Anxiety & a Fresh Start in Radio
In this episode of New Chapters, broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher reflects on an extraordinary career that’s spanned almost three decades in front of the camera and now behind the mic. Known for breaking ground as one of the few women in sports broadcasting at Sky Sports News, Kirsty opens up about resilience, allegations of nepotism, equal pay battles, and the pressure of proving herself in a male-dominated world. She shares why she chose to leave Sky Sports, how Covid cemented her love of radio as a companion medium, and what it means to reinvent herself as host of Drive on Gold Radio.Kirsty also speaks candidly about sleepless nights with anxiety, battling an eating disorder, and navigating the pain of a public divorce – all while raising her sons and working tirelessly to provide for them. Today, she is embracing a new chapter with fresh energy: finding love again, pursuing passion projects, and manifesting what’s next.This is an episode about drive, determination, and daring to pivot – and why even in the most challenging seasons, courage can transform the story.Proudly sponsored by Mylands.👉🏼 www.mylands.comFollow me on Instagram: @isabelwebstertv🎥Watch more on Instagram: @newchapterspodcastKirsty: Instagram.com/gallacherkirsty/Sponsors: www.mylands.com
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Louise Roe: Why I Swapped MTV Fame & L.A. For My Homeware Empire
In this episode of New Chapters, MTV host, fashion journalist, and entrepreneur Louise Roe shares her story of ambition, glamour, and reinvention. From interviewing Julia Roberts in Monaco to hosting MTV’s Plain Jane and walking countless red carpets, Louise opens up about the adrenaline and hustle of her Hollywood years.She reflects on what it really takes to “make it” in LA - from rejection and reputation to seizing every opportunity - and the unforgettable moment when Julia Roberts’ team personally requested her for an interview.But Louise also reveals why she felt her LA chapter was coming to a close: the pull of family, culture, and a quieter life back in England. That pivot sparked the creation of @sharlandengland, her timeless homewares brand now proudly stocked at Liberty London.In this conversation, she talks about swapping heels for antiques, why passion and aesthetics never go out of style, and how following your instincts can lead to something lasting. Louise also shares what she’s learned about resilience, running a business, and building a life that truly nourishes you.This is an episode about glamour, grit, and growth — and why sometimes the boldest moves are the quietest ones.➡️ Follow me on Instagram: @isabelwebstertv📸 Watch more on Instagram: @newchapterspodcastLouise: instagram.com/louiseroeInstagram.com/Sharland_EnglandInstagram.com/LouiseRoeHome
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Amanda Wakeley: Losing My Business & My Brother Hit Like a Juggernaut
In this episode of New Chapters, British fashion designer and entrepreneur Amanda Wakeley OBE shares her remarkable story. Known for dressing some of the most iconic women of our time – including Princess Diana – Amanda opens up about life behind the glamour, and the resilience and reinvention that carried her through grief.She reflects on the brutal reality of losing both her eponymous brand and her beloved brother within weeks, and how being forced off the hamster wheel after 30 years of entrepreneurial survival mode became the best thing that could have happened. Amanda also reveals what it was really like to design for Princess Diana and why their connection was so unique.In this conversation, she talks about embracing what her grief therapist called “the fertile void” – slowing down to allow new creativity and meaning to emerge. Today, Amanda is entering an exciting new chapter: podcasting, content creation, and finally writing the book she always wanted to.This is an episode about style, survival, and starting again – and why sometimes the most difficult endings can open the door to the most inspiring new beginnings.Proudly sponsored by Mylands: www.mylands.com👉🏼 Follow me on Instagram: @isabelwebstertv🎥 Watch more on Instagram: @newchapterspodcastAmanda: Instagram.com/amandawakeley/(01:08) Introduction to Amanda(01:50) A passion for making women feel the best version of themselves(02:12) Creating a podcast out of the beginnings of a book(03:48) ‘Wakeley wellbeing’ evenings(05:13) Being hit by the juggernaut of losing her brand and her brother two weeks later(06:05) Being forced to stop(06:18) Being in survival mode for 30 years as an entrepreneur(07:59) Now never been busier(08:02) A chart topping podcast ‘Amanda Wakeley: Style DNA’(08:27) Creating ‘Friday Night Fashion’ on YouTube with Jo Elvin(09:38) Early years at Cheltenham Ladies College(11:55) Modelling in New York and how moving to America shaped her work ethic and positivity(12:34) Parents who gave her wings to fly and encouraged risk-taking(14:26) Why modelling in trunk shows was so transformative(14:41) The early threads of her label – influenced by Henry Lear (‘the Joseph of NY)(16:00) Divorce and taking a tipex pen to her address book(17:11) Princess Diana retiring from public life wearing Amanda Wakeley(18:28) Being introduced to Diana by Deputy Editor of Vogue, Anna Harvey(18:58) Living in my design studio – like a scene from Sex and The City(19:49) Diana being fashionably early to appointments(20:45) Princess Diana and Princess Catherine would have adored each other(21:23) Dressing Hollywood royalty including Angelina Jolie and Beyonce(23:38) How dressing ordinary women and making them feel extraordinary gave her the most joy(25:15) How covid killed her business(27:30) Why being pushed off the hamster wheel openened up an unbelievable new chapter(29:32) On therapy with the ‘Goddess of Grief’, Julia Samuel, and embracing the ‘fertile void’(31:45) Losing her brother to a brain tumour(32:48) Being awarded an OBE(33:47) Rapidfire ‘this or that’ round(38:06) On quality over quantity in all things – food, fashion etc(38:46) Celebrating the #reware movement away from fast fashion(40:26) How her life resembles a cross between Sex and The City and The Crown(41:13) Why she regrets not writing a diary(41:18) Finally writing her book ‘Style DNA’ in her next chapter(41:48) Goodbyes
From breaking news to inspiring conversations - Isabel Webster begins her own New Chapter with stories of resets, reinventions, and extraordinary lives.
Award-winning broadcaster Isabel Webster, best known for co-presenting breakfast news with Eamonn Holmes on Sky News and GB News, now focuses her journalism on meaningful conversations that uplift, empower, and connect in her brand-new podcast.
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