THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast

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Author Tessa Williams talks to influential leaders from the worlds of Art, Entertainment, Literature, Travel, Nature, Perfume and Wellness

  1. A Comedy Life - James Gardner

    09/11/2025

    A Comedy Life - James Gardner

    LIVE and Direct ! One of Glasgows Finest Comedians- He's done it all , DJ star, professional footballer, TV Presenter, Care giver to his brother, and Double glazing Window Salesman how all of this influenced his career and why Comedy is the most satisfying thing he has ever done....! Thanks to FLOOR TOM for sound production.

    31 min

  2. 06/17/2025

    "A Slient Tsunami "- Anthea Rowan's incredible book about her mother's alzheimers , OUT NOW.

    Award winning Journalist and Author, Anthea Rowan, based in Kenya, has written the most poignant and moving account of the last memories with her mother, who was suffering Alzheimers/ dementia. Anthea also writes columns for many newspapers and magazines, including Vogue, The Guardian, The Washington Post and The Irish Times . Here she talks about how the Book came about and how she managed to continue working whilst dealing with this devastating illness. Thanks to Floortom for Post Production

    28 min

  3. 04/29/2025

    Hear how Giles Fuchs, owner of the fabulous Burgh Island Hotel, the tiny tidal island Hotel where Agatha Christie wrote two best sellers , began his empire.

    It's the unique location of Burgh Island Hotel, only accessible when the tide is out , that ensures its exclusivity – It's no surprise that this Art deco gem was once a favoured retreat of Agatha Christie, Noel Coward and more recently Joan Collins. Hear how owner/ custodian  Giles Fuchs took it over in 2018 and relishes his role at  the helm of this glamorous resort.  Also other favourite Hotels he enjoys around the world, including The Martinez, Cannes. Thanks to Floor Tom for post production.

    27 min

  4. 02/20/2025

    Champagne Supernova, Living the dream in Antibes, South of France

    Can there be any more of a Dream Lifestyle than running your own Cult Champagne store in Old Antibes, on the French Riviera? A chat with Lauren de Fonton, former water skiing champion, on how her unique chic business Fonton Champagne has grown and how it has developed in just a couple of years. Thanks to Floor tom for sound production.

    44 min

  5. 02/08/2025

    The Good Life and how to live it, with Domenico Colella, Manager at the St Regis in Florence

    Straddling three of Italy's most revered Hotels : Domenico Colella has worked in Italys top tiered palaces for more than 3 decades, Meeting him at the fabled St Regis in Florence, its fascinating to hear his view on working as a hotel manager here and also around the country. A favourite Hotel of Queen Victoria also loved by Madonna, Elizabeth Taylor, Bill Clinton and Rolling Stones, Keith Richards. You can see why with its incredible views of the River Arno and splendid furnishings. Thanks to Floor Tom for Sound Production

    16 min

  6. 01/13/2025

    Surfing the highest wave - Ben Larg , Scotland's youngest Surf Champion

    Maverick of the Ocean, young surfer Ben Larg took to surfing almost as soon as he could walk, brought up on the beautiful island of Tiree, in the Inner Hebrides, by surfing loving Dad and family, he  was under18 Champion of Scotland when he was just 12. He has competed all over the world from Japan to Ireland and surfed the biggest wave Nazareh in Portugal. Now sponsored by Red Bull he is already the subject of a film on Amazon , Ride the Wave and currently an ambassador with Lost Shore in Edinburgh , the largest and most unique new wave pool centre in Europe. Hear how he rides the biggest waves and makes it all look so easy.   Thanks to Floor Tom for post production.

    17 min

  7. 01/04/2025

    CADAQUES , RADERE DES TAULELL, New Book by Jose Ignacio Piris

    Author and Photographer of stunning new Book CADAQUES , RADERE DES TAULELL, Jose Ignacio Piris, Cadaques has always attracted some of the most unique talented and creative artists from around the world- None more supremely reigning than Salvador Dali himself, who lived here for most of his life. Creating many iconic artworks inspired by the small town that overlooks the mediterranean. Such a captivating place in the North of Spain, only accessible by mountains and trails - it has certainly remained off the beaten track for many decades. This new book catalogues the fascinating lives of the people that work their everyday Life in Cadaques. Hear how the author set about his project and more on his photography. THANKS TO FLOOR TOM FOR POST PRODUCTION

    14 min
  8. Sean Collins... Smokin Funny.. AMAZING Comedian

    10/27/2024

    Sean Collins... Smokin Funny.. AMAZING Comedian

    An insight into the Life of superfunny and talented comedian: Sean Collins - How he came to be a comedian, on smoking weed cutting out drinking, dealing with elderly parents, dealing with kids and the joys of being out on the road as a comedian for more than 30 years... Thank you @ Floor Tom for post production.

    32 min
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Author Tessa Williams talks to influential leaders from the worlds of Art, Entertainment, Literature, Travel, Nature, Perfume and Wellness

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  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
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