Frankly Speaking, with Lynne Franks & Friends

In this inspirational episode of Frankly Speaking with Lynne Franks & Friends, Lynne is in conversation with sacred rewilder and past Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal Winner, Lulu Urquhart.Lulu shares her stories of how she came to work as a landscape designer bringing the natural world alive in major estates across the country and how her journeys to India brought her close to a new sacred relationship with the land. She also tells us the remarkable story of creating her successful business together with her partner Adam Hunt.Be inspired by Lulu’s story whether you have your own garden, allotment or even window box, and learn how you too can make a difference by connecting with Mother Earth.A passionate re-wilder and ecological restorationist; Lulu has harnessed all the skills of landscape design, tree, soil and plant knowledge over the last 20 years and put that together to help people connect with and experience more intimately – land. Lulu had helped to create and support and take the lead from this natural world to harmonise the balance of humans and wildlife within it. She co-founded the Tree Conference (encompassing climate science and deep ecology to understand the true value of trees) and Urquhart & Hunt Landscape Design & Ecological Restoration.If you like what you hear, and want to find out more about our community of like-minded women who believe in living and working in alignment with the feminine values of collaboration, authenticity and most of all, love, you can sign up to Lynne’s mailing list at www.lynnefranks.com/signup where you can find out about Lynne’s coaching courses, retreats and other events.You can find Lynne on Instagram at @lynnejfranks, Facebook @lynnefranksobe, Twitter @Lynne_Franks, LinkedIn @Lynne Franks OBE.Music by Joolz Barker

In this enlightening episode Lynne sits down with Hester Grainger, a passionate advocate for ADHD, autism, and neurodiversity. Hester shares her personal journey of being a “later in life” diagnosed individual, revealing the challenges and insights that have shaped her into one of the leading voices on this important topic.Throughout the episode, Hester provides invaluable strategies for embracing neurodiversity both in personal and professional contexts and they explore the increasing need for recognition of neurodiversity in communities and the transformative potential of advocacy.Having been diagnosed with ADHD at 43, former TV and radio presenter Hester Grainger is a certified ADHD coach, keynote speaker and co-founder of neurodiversity consultancy Perfectly Autistic. Hester launched Perfectly Autistic in 2020 with her husband Kelly, after he was diagnosed as autistic and with ADHD. They support companies with neurodiversity training, talks, workplace mediation and ADHD coaching.Hester started her career presenting on Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff, then working on Loose Women at ITV, before moving into a successful career in PR. Recently she had her own show on BBC radio.When Hester isn’t working, she is busy being a mum to her two autistic/ADHD teens – both have ARFID and her daughter was recently diagnosed as dyspraxic too.This year Hester is going on a UK wide theatre tour with her show ADHD Unmasked. This unique and interactive event is a refreshing, engaging and fun opportunity to take a closer look at ADHD and hear inspiring stories and experiences during the dopamine filled evening. Hester will be at over 30 theatres across England, Scotland and Wales.You can catch Hester on her ADHD Unmasked Tour at: www.mapletreeentertainment.com/currently-touring/ADHD+Unmasked/36/summarySpeedy Brain Society - vibrant online community: www.speedybrainsociety.co.ukPerfectly Autistic - neurodiversity at work: www.perfectlyautistic.co.ukPerfectly ADHD - ADHD coaching: www.perfectlyadhd.co.uk Follow Hester on Instagram: @hesteradhdIf you like what you hear, and want to find out more about our community of like-minded women who believe in living and working in alignment with the feminine values of collaboration, authenticity and most of all, love, you can sign up to Lynne’s mailing list at www.lynnefranks.com/signup where you can find out about Lynne’s coaching courses, retreats and other events.

In this heartfelt episode of Lynne Franks and Friends, Lynne sits down with her longtime friend Clare Jasmine Beloved, an accomplished artist, activist, writer and poet. Their friendship, which spans nearly 30 years, provides a rich backdrop for a deep conversation about Clare's journey through love and loss following the passing of her extraordinary wife Sandra Richardson, after a courageous two-year battle with stage four breast cancer. Clare's new book, Somewhere Between Derelict and Divine, serves as a poignant exploration of how creativity can become a powerful source of healing amidst grief.Listen as they both share memories of events in their lives that illustrate the importance of creativity as a tool for resilience and emotional expression, and examples of how it can serve as a beacon of hope even in the darkest times.To hear some of Sandra’s poetry, please visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLK_AJSvuQcoYfD2bNU2L0t9DMpsHXs0U If you like what you hear, and want to find out more about our community of like-minded women who believe in living and working in alignment with the feminine values of collaboration, authenticity and most of all, love, you can sign up to Lynne’s mailing list at https://lynnefranks.com/signup where you can find out about Lynne’s coaching courses, retreats and other events.You can find Lynne on Instagram at @lynnejfranks, Facebook: @lynnefranksobe, Twitter: @Lynne_Franks, LinkedIn: @Lynne Franks OBE.Music by Joolz BarkerTo learn more about Clare, please visit her website at https://www.clarebeloved.com/You can purchase her new book,  Somewhere Between Derelict and Divine by visiting https://www.clarebeloved.com/shop/p/newbook

In this warm and candid episode of Frankly Speaking, Lynne sits down with her long-time friend Rose Rouse, a talented London-based writer, poet and co-founder of Advantages of Age. Together they explore the complexities of ageing, the vulnerabilities that come with it, and the importance of finding community and connection in our later years. As well as explore Rose’s many creative ventures with age and love at their centre.Taking inspiration from Rose's book Sex, Death and Other Inspiring Stories they reflect on their experiences, discussing everything from finding love later in life, to diving into topics like death that many shy away from but are essential to understanding our humanity.To learn more about Rose and her projects, visit her website here : https://www.roserouse.co.uk/biogYou can also subscribe to her substack by visiting https://www.advantagesofage.com/Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!If you like what you hear, and want to find out more about our community of like-minded women who believe in living and working in alignment with the feminine values of collaboration, authenticity and most of all, love, you can sign up to Lynne’s mailing list at www.lynnefranks.com/signup where you can find out about Lynne’s coaching courses, retreats and other events.You can find Lynne on Instagram at @lynnejfranks, Facebook: @lynnefranksobe, Twitter: @Lynne_Franks, LinkedIn: @Lynne Franks OBE.Music by Joolz Barker

“With our current economic system so clearly damaging the biosphere and eroding social justice, it is time to educate ourselves on the alternatives.”In this insightful episode Lynne sits down with Diana Finch, an inspiring author and thought leader whose work focuses on redefining our relationship with money and the economy. Diana, who has a rich background in charity leadership and financial management, brings a wealth of knowledge from her time as the Managing Director of the Bristol Pound.Together they discuss the lessons learned from the Bristol Pound as well as the strategies for stepping off the conventional economic path and embracing new models that prioritise social and environmental well-being.This episode is a call to action for anyone who is ready to rethink their approach to economics and social responsibility. Tune in to explore the potential for change and the power of collective action.For more info or to buy “Value Beyond Money” visit Diana Finch’s website at https://www.dianafinch.info/Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review!"Diana’s background is in charity leadership and financial management. In 2018 she joined the Bristol Pound as managing director. Whilst the currency itself was already in decline at that point, Diana spent the next four years in post designing economic interventions that chart a course for the future of alternative currencies."If you like what you hear, and want to find out more about our community of like-minded women who believe in living and working in alignment with the feminine values of collaboration, authenticity and most of all, love, you can sign up to Lynne’s mailing list at www.lynnefranks.com/signup where you can find out about Lynne’s coaching courses, retreats and other events.You can find Lynne on Instagram at @lynnejfranks, Facebook @lynnefranksobe, Twitter @Lynne_Franks, LinkedIn @Lynne Franks OBE.Music by Joolz Barker