5 minutes with mental health blogger Mummy Jojo – Part 2
In 2016 we interviewed well-being and mental health blogger Mummy JoJo. In 2018, with a new podcast AND a book storming it’s way up the Amazon best-sellers charts, it seems this inspirational Edinburgh lady is unstoppable! We caught up with […]
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5 minutes with Tim Firth – Screenwriter and Songwriter
Tim Firth is a writer, producer and composer, famous for his TV work and captivating West End shows. His play Calendar Girls, adapted from his own film, was a huge hit with audiences across the UK during its 2008/09 tour, and in […]
5 minutes with Jonathan Scinto – Celebrity Chef
Chef Jonathan Scinto is a celebrity chef who owns a successful private parties and events business. He’s famous for being a hit on the FOX TV show MasterChef 6 and has since appeared on the live version of the TV Show “IronChef […]
5 minutes with International Keynote Speaker Gavin Oattes
With a background in primary school teaching and a successful career in stand-up comedy, Gavin is now regarded as one of the most talented speakers in the UK, regularly delivering keynote speeches at conferences and exhibitions around the world. In […]
5 minutes with Francis Macdonald – BAFTA-nominated composer and drummer with Teenage Fanclub
Drummer, composer, producer and manager of Scottish bands Camera Obscura and The Vaselines – Francis is a busy man. Last year he released his album ‘Music For String Quartet, Piano And Celeste’ described by Classic FM as “sublime, minimalist classical […]
5 minutes with actor Charlie Quirke
Charlie Quirke is a professional actor, well known for playing Travis Stubbs in the ITV sitcom Birds of a Feather, (acting alongside his real-life mother Pauline Quirke)! This summer sees Charlie attending the Edinburgh Fringe to perform in the world premieres of plays Early Birds and Our Boys. Early Birds […]
5 minutes with Ian Cumming – Founder of Travel Massive
Ian Cumming is the founder of Travel Massive, a community that connects thousands of travel insiders to meet, learn and collaborate at free events all around the world. With a passion for travelling with purpose, Ian takes many an adventure […]
5 minutes with Emma Williams – Paula Pokrifki in An Officer and a Gentleman
Emma Williams is an actress working on the stage, screen, TV and radio. At the age of 18, she made her stage debut playing the role of Truly Scrumptious in the original cast of the West End production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The role […]
5 minutes with David Procter – Director of Photography
David Procter is an internationally acclaimed Director of Photography with production experience across Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia. His body of work includes film, cinematic documentaries, commercials, music promos and most recently, a new Netflix Original series. Alongside commercials […]
5 minutes with designer Valentini Argyropoulou
Valentini Argyropoulou is a Greek accessories and footwear designer living between London and Athens and travelling the world. During her undergraduate studies, she won the “Special Award for creativity and technical skills” at the Athens New Designers Fashion Week. A year later she partnered with fashion designer Maria Tagalou, creating footwear for her […]
5 minutes with Photographer Stevie Singh
Stevie Singh is an Edinburgh based, freelance lifestyle, portrait and events photographer. SJS Photography has shot for Red Bull UK, Southern Comfort UK, Crystal Head Vodka, Dewars Whisky, Elephant Gin and evenings with Lamborghini (to name a few) and is […]
5 minutes with Gwen Holbrey – The Watermelon Studios
Gwen Holbrey is the owner and head instructor of The Watermelon Studios. As a child, she grew up trying multiple styles of dance and went on to complete a degree in Drama. After attending pole classes and becoming head instructor […]
5 mins with Mark Speed – Comedy Writer
Mark Speed’s comedy writing has been broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra and appeared in newspapers as diverse as the London Evening Standard and The Sun. He performed his solo comedy, The End of the World Show, at the Edinburgh […]
5 minutes with Irina & Marina Skvortsova – Founders of Inspire Dolls
Irina and Marina Skvortsova are a Russian sister duo who create unique and conversation starting dolls for both adults and children. The pair divide the roles of their business, with Marina creating the dolls, and Irina designing the costumes. The […]