LUCY LOVES Lucy Gourlay

This week I have a slightly different episode for you, it’s just me. I wanted to take an opportunity to reflect back on the last year and a half of my podcast journey and the guests that I have had the pleasure of interviewing. 
I have 69 episodes you can listen back to featuring some really interesting guests. They all have a different story, different energy and a different level of humour which they generously share with me. 
I hope you’ve enjoyed listening to my podcast as much as I’ve enjoyed creating it. Stay tuned for Season 3!
Here are the highlights:
(01:18) What I love about the podcast is listening to people 
(04:08) I talk about some of my favourite episodes 
(12:18) What makes my heart smile 
 
Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com  
 
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This week’s guest is the fantastically talented Andrew Bourn. Andrew won the hearts of the nation when he was a finalist in Britain’s Got Talent in 2014 as one-quarter of ‘Jack Pack’, a swing band. The handsome quartet, have performed all around the world alongside global artists in some huge venues.
Andrew is now enjoying a solo career, offering his fans an unforgettable experience as he performs still with that sparkle in his eye! 
We talk all about his time on Britain’s Got Talent, having a drink with Alesha Dixon, recording his album and how his family are his whole world. 
 
Here are the highlights:
(02:18) Coping during Covid
(04:31) Britain’s Got Talent
(10:59) Performing with ‘Jack Pack’
(17:28) Backstage on Britain’s got Talent
(21:00) Andrew’s proudest moment
(22:17) Andrew’s book and podcast recommendations
(25:28) What annoys Andrew about himself
(34:55) What makes Andrew’s heart smile 
 
Contact Andrew:
Website: https://www.andrewbourn.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewbournofficial/?hl=en 
 
Andrew’s book recommendation:
A Million Little Pieces by James Frey 
 
Andrew’s podcast recommendation: 
Parenting Hell with Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett 
 
Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com   

This week I am joined by the inspiring Rachel Sacerdoti, founder of It’s So Simple – an innovative new business combining the best of a personal trainer, nutritionist and coach to help you transform your life in a truly sustainable way. 
Rachel lived the It’s So Simple story, going through her own transformative journey physically and emotionally to lose 30kg before founding It’s So Simple. 
In this episode we discuss how she started her business, what makes her heart smile and so much more! 
 
Here are the highlights: 
(00:59) You can make any change you want to make 
(05:08) There’s so much pressure on us 
(08:00) The story of It’s So Simple 
(12:35) Being a positive role model for body image 
(17:50) My proudest moment 
(22:39) Growth mode 
(26:12) The world is on our shoulders 
 
Connect with Rachel and It’s So Simple: 
Website 
Instagram 
TikTok 
Facebook 
YouTube 
 
Rachel’s book recommendation: 
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini 
 
Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com    

This week’s guest is a serial entrepreneur, business advisor, investor and someone by his own admission has made a lot of mistakes, the brilliant Matt Haycox. Matt uses his own personal experiences, mistakes and successes to help and guide others.
We have a wonderfully open and informative conversation where we talk about Matt’s passion for business, learning from past mistakes and his Christmas dinner lasagne! 
 
Here are the highlights:
(06:24) Matt’s story
(17:16) Learning when things go wrong
(18:40) What draws Matt to certain businesses
(24:54) Matt's proudest moment
(27:10) What annoys Matt about himself
(29:08) Matt’s lasagne
(36:10) The nicest compliment Matt has received 
(38:23) What makes Matt’s heart smile 
 
Contact Matt:
Website: https://matt-haycox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/ 
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/matthaycox
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-matt-haycox-show/id1475301177 
 
Matt’s book recommendation:
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferris
 
Matt’s podcast recommendation: 
The Game with Alex Hormozi: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-game-w-alex-hormozi/id1254720112
Dropping Bombs The Real Brad Lea Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dropping-bombs/id1260808808  
Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com   

This week’s guest is the actor, singer, wordsmith, and all-round brilliant person Tom Read Wilson. Tom has fabulous energy, a big smile and his voice absolutely captivates me. I am so delighted to have him join me on the podcast and hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did.
We talk about his passion for etymology, his love of all the Dames and of course his proudest moment along with a whole lot more.  
Here are the highlights:
(01:36) His father’s love of etymology
(04:04) What’s keeping Tom busy at the moment
(07:52) Celebs Go Dating
(11:15) Who’s on his work wish list
(12:32) Tom’s proudest moment
(17:09) What annoy’s him about himself
(21:03) The nicest compliment he’s ever received
(28:17) How he coped throughout lockdown
(36:51) What makes Tom’s heart smile 
 
Contact Tom:
Website: http://www.tomreadwilson.co.uk/ 
Instagram: @tomreadwilson 
Twitter: @tomreadwilson
Tom’s books:
Every Word Tells a Story
On The Tip of my Tongue: The Perfect Word for Every Life Moment 
 
Tom’s book recommendation:
Tallulah Bankhead: My Autobiography 
 
Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com   

This week’s guest is the brilliant storyteller Hannah Peckham. This is my second chat with Hannah and we are talking about the release of her new book Conker and the Monkey Trap.  Hannah uses her brilliant stories to support children navigating their emotions and adults too! I continue to be inspired by her hard work especially knowing the effort that Hannah puts into her books.
Today we talk about smiles, Hannahs's new book and her newfound love of crystals!
Here are the highlights:
(03:20) Conker and the Monkey Trap
(07:53) Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
(10:23) Summer plans
(15:49) Hannah’s crystals
(21:38) What makes Hannah’s heart smile?
 
Contact Hannah:
Website: http://www.littlebodhibooks.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.j.peckham/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/h_peckham
 
Hannah’s book:
Conker and the Monkey Trap
 
Ticket link for Conker at Leonardslee: https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/conker-at-leonardslee
 
Find out more about Lucy and listen to more episodes at http://lucygourlay.com