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The Voice of Luxury with Lucy Challenger

The Voice of Luxury with Lucy Challenger

By Polo & Tweed

Lucy Challenger is the voice of luxury. Her clientele list includes Royalty, Celebrities, and High Net Worth Families around the world. Lucy is the CEO and Founder of Polo & Tweed. When COVID-19 hit the world, Lucy wanted to start a series of podcasts that gave a platform to both industry professionals and expert voices in the fascinating world she worked in Lucy’s podcast brings together leading professionals in the luxury industry, but also in areas which Lucy feels passionate about - from adoptive parents to luxury handbags and celebrity hair, join us for Season 2 on The Voice of Luxury
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Nuala Morey: Award-winning Curly Hair Specialist

The Voice of Luxury with Lucy ChallengerMay 19, 2021

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Nuala Morey: Award-winning Curly Hair Specialist

Nuala Morey: Award-winning Curly Hair Specialist

Lucy chats with Nuala Morey, an award-winning curly hair specialist and salon owner. She finds out all about what you definitely should not do to your hair at home, the amazing transformations Nuala and her team give people and the joy she finds in showing and teaching people how to love their naturally curly hair again.

May 19, 202126:40
Libby Sheppard: Bodyworker & Intimacy coach

Libby Sheppard: Bodyworker & Intimacy coach

Libby Sheppard, a bodyworker, intimacy coach, and owner of Touch of Happinessmassage and Massage School. Lucy and Libby talk about how she works with people with a history of trauma and sexual abuse, as well as couples and individuals who want to learn to enjoy touch, sensuality and sexuality more. They discuss how the pandemic, and our inability to touch and hug, has affected everyone hugely, and how it is a core part of being human.

May 12, 202155:27
Liza Frangouli: Movement Specialist

Liza Frangouli: Movement Specialist

Liza is a movement specialist from Athens, Greece. Liza shares her passion for and knowledge of dance, health, and movement, and how the Olympics of 1974 in Montreal inspired the very start of her career.

May 05, 202128:25
Jane Skingley: Artist

Jane Skingley: Artist

Jane shares her inspiring story on how she went from the director of a London PR firm, to follow her passion of becoming a full time, very successful artist. She talks about the different ways artists nowadays can become successful, how she gets through 'painters block' and where she draws her inspiration from, even when doing a commission.

Apr 28, 202135:34
Jacqui Ross: Recycling & Waste Expert

Jacqui Ross: Recycling & Waste Expert

Jacqui Ross is a recycling & waste expert. She gives a unique insight into the extensive process our waste goes through, once it has been collected. We learn about all the fascinating products that can be made from recycled material, her passion and mission to make a difference to the environment and some great practical tips on how we can all become better with our waste and recycling habits. 

Apr 21, 202146:10
Annie Norris: Professional Pole Instructor

Annie Norris: Professional Pole Instructor

Annie Norris is a professional pole instructor, UK Pole champion and founder of the amazing Pure Studios in Hereford. Annie debunks some big misconceptions and prejudice on the industry of pole dancing and fitness. She shares her inspiration story on how she turned Pole into a serious business and career, with an almost Olympic level of fitness and training.

Apr 14, 202133:30
Dr Holloway: Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Dr Holloway: Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Dr Holloway has over 25 years experience as a clinical psychologist having worked with victims of sexual trauma, and in her career within secure hospital environments has specialised in working with female offenders with a diagnosis of mental disorder. She is now an Independent Psychologist providing assessments of risk to parole boards, psychological assessments for criminal cases and family Courts. She speaks about violence, compassion and the importance of empathy in working with people who have committed the most horrific offences.

Apr 09, 202157:01
Amy Williams: MBE and Olympic Gold Medalist

Amy Williams: MBE and Olympic Gold Medalist

Amy is a former Team GB downhill skeleton racer who won Gold at the Vancouver Olympics in 2010! She lifts the lid on what it takes to succeed in the World Championships. Amy speaks about the preparation that goes into each race and training in different countries on a weekly basis. 

Mar 31, 202151:41
 Alex Grimley: Entrepreneur and Managing Partner of Rocks Group

Alex Grimley: Entrepreneur and Managing Partner of Rocks Group

Alex has had an amazing career working as a chef in some of the top restaurants across the world, with a dream of owning his own restaurant. That dream became a reality when his restaurant Sheer Rocks opened its doors in Antigua. He will share his unbelievable experiences working with some of the most famous chefs.

Mar 24, 202141:29
Kerry September: Make Up Artist & Hair Stylist

Kerry September: Make Up Artist & Hair Stylist

Kerry is a renowned makeup artist and hairstylist with over thirty years in the industry. Kerry also shares her top tips on how to succeed in the industry in this fascinating episode of ‘The Voice of Luxury’.

Mar 17, 202121:54
Chris Wilson: Entrepreneur and Investor

Chris Wilson: Entrepreneur and Investor

Chris is an Entrepreneur and Investor with a passion for collecting rare luxury vehicles. Chris will be speaking about starting his own business early in his career to fund his passion of collecting luxury cars. Chris will also give us an insight into investing, restoring and racing cars.

Mar 10, 202126:49
James Henen-Webber: Estate Agent and Proud Dad of Three

James Henen-Webber: Estate Agent and Proud Dad of Three

James is an estate agent and a proud dad of three with his husband. James and Lucy chat about going through the adoption process as same-sex parents. James provides a great insight into the process of adoption and how he achieved his dream of having a family with his husband. 

Mar 03, 202144:33
Clara Melia: CEO & Founder of Equitory

Clara Melia: CEO & Founder of Equitory

Clara is the CEO & Founder of Equitory, an investor relations consultancy company. Running her own company and dealing with the disturbance of lockdown on the finance industry, Clara will provide brilliant insight into how a person can be successful in the finance industry and go from working in a bank to starting their own company. Lucy and Clara chat about how Clara started out in the financial industry, delving into her prestigious career and how she started her own successful company. They discuss the importance of diversity in what was a predominantly male industry when she started.

Feb 24, 202132:41
Hanushka Toni: CEO of Sellier Knightsbridge

Hanushka Toni: CEO of Sellier Knightsbridge

Sellier Knightsbridge is an incredible brand, which provides clients with a fabulous service of purchasing pre-loved designer goods. Hanushka and Lucy talk about her dramatic career change and ways to make a brand a digital success story. Hanushka took Sellier Knightsbridge from a relatively unknown business, to be one of the fastest-growing companies in London and the worldwide luxury market.

Feb 17, 202119:28
Kay Bennett: Interior Designer

Kay Bennett: Interior Designer

Kay and Lucy discuss the challenges of working in period mansions, the difference between working with modern apartments and the impact of covid on the interior design industry. What does it take to become a world-famous interior designer? 

Feb 10, 202124:58
Paul Jones: Celebrity Session Stylist

Paul Jones: Celebrity Session Stylist

Paul is a hairstylist to the stars! Paul and Lucy talk about his incredible experience working as a session hairstylist to the demanding challenges of dealing with celebrity hair. From Kate Moss to Charlotte Tilbury!

Feb 03, 202125:18
Sam Loxton: Antique and Luxury Jewellery

Sam Loxton: Antique and Luxury Jewellery

Sam is the owner and founder of Lockstone London LTD.  Sam draws on his expert knowledge of gems and jewellery to help source unique pieces for his clients around the world. 

Aug 19, 202024:25
Romeo Challenger: Professional Drummer in Showaddywaddy

Romeo Challenger: Professional Drummer in Showaddywaddy

Romeo is the drummer in the world-famous rock and roll band, Showaddywaddy. The band rose to fame whilst Romeo was still a young man. 

Aug 12, 202036:37
Sam Bigwood: Life as a Professional Butler

Sam Bigwood: Life as a Professional Butler

Sam is a professional Butler who has worked both in the private and commercial worlds. He discusses with Lucy what life is actually like as a Butler and how he balances his work and home life whilst working for demanding clients. 

Aug 05, 202016:55
Costis Frangoulis: The Worldwide Shipping Industry

Costis Frangoulis: The Worldwide Shipping Industry

Costis is the Founder and CEO of Franman - founded in 1991, Franman has provided a wide range of services to the shipping industry, focused on shipbuilding equipment, spare parts and ship repairs.

Jul 29, 202022:09
Inese Cirsa: Housekeeper to the Rich and Famous

Inese Cirsa: Housekeeper to the Rich and Famous

Inese is a professional housekeeper and has worked with beautiful properties, luxury homes and wonderful families throughout her impressive career. 

Jul 22, 202015:28
Christopher Hann: Professional Musical Director

Christopher Hann: Professional Musical Director

Christopher is a talented professional musician and musical director of multiple choirs including the Reading Phoenix Choir and the Artistic Director of Berkshire County Youth Choirs.

Jul 15, 202017:39
Alexandra Parker-Larkin: Super Yachts

Alexandra Parker-Larkin: Super Yachts

Alexandra Parker-Larkin is our Polo & Tweed Head Trainer.  Alex shared with Lucy her background in the Super Yacht world and how she ended up working at sea.

Jul 08, 202030:14
Christian Olsson: Olympic Gold Medallist

Christian Olsson: Olympic Gold Medallist

Christian is an Olympic Gold Medallist. He has also won gold and silver medals in the World Championships, two gold medals in the European Championships and a further two golds in the World Indoor Championships! 

Jul 01, 202032:09
Peter Lowell: The Real Life of a Butler

Peter Lowell: The Real Life of a Butler

Peter is a professional Butler.  Peter has worked for the rich and famous, and shares with Lucy his top tips on becoming a Butler an what life is really like working as a Butler.

Jun 24, 202028:58
Geli Häusl: The Fabulous World of Skiing

Geli Häusl: The Fabulous World of Skiing

Geli is a professional Ski Instructor and Ski Guide - whose daily work in the luxury St Anton ski resort is both challenging and rewarding.

Jun 17, 202028:15
Claire Reddington: A Successful House Manager

Claire Reddington: A Successful House Manager

Claire is a professional and successful House Manager.  Together they talk about the world in which Claire works - from the demands of the job, and what it really takes to be the very best.

Jun 10, 202020:15
Pietro Tomajer: Luxury Watches

Pietro Tomajer: Luxury Watches

Pietro is the founder and co-owner of The Limited Edition.  Together they talk about the luxury watch market and why it is so relevant today.

Jun 03, 202028:00
Kirstie Page: Life as a Professional Nanny

Kirstie Page: Life as a Professional Nanny

Kirstie is a professional nanny.  Together they discuss what life is really like as a professional nanny, why strong opinions really do matter, and the demanding aspects of working with a private family. 

May 27, 202020:24
Jennifer Guerrini Maraldi: Contemporary Art

Jennifer Guerrini Maraldi: Contemporary Art

Jennifer is the owner and found of JGM Gallery in Battersea, London.  Together they speak about the world of contemporary art, the Aboriginal art that Jennifer sources for her clients.

May 20, 202024:15
Hebe Silva: Being a Maternity Nurse

Hebe Silva: Being a Maternity Nurse

Hebe is a Maternity Nurse. Hebe and Lucy discuss the wonderful world in which she works - with over 64 babies she has cared for and the future of her career ahead.

May 13, 202031:59
Andy Sleath: The Wonderful World of Wine

Andy Sleath: The Wonderful World of Wine

Andy is the founder of Tipple app. Him and Lucy chat about wine, what wine pairing actually is and the time Andy ended up taking part in a 'wine' marathon!

May 07, 202019:25
Hugh Mackie: Butlers in Sticky Situations

Hugh Mackie: Butlers in Sticky Situations

Hugh is a professional Butler. Hugh and Lucy speak live about Hugh's incredible experience in the world of Butlers.  They also chat sticky situations and about the incredible E-Learning training platform that has just been launched.

May 04, 202020:37