Lessons From Our Mothers

🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by entrepreneur and author Vanessa Branson. 🌸 Vanessa shares what she believes lies behind the success of the Branson family, the experience of growing up dyslexic, and what she describes as “the unexpected freedom” that came with losing both of her parents and reflects on how her mother's adventurous spirit and positive attitude have shaped her own outlook on life. 🌸 Vanessa also shares more about her memoir ‘One Hundred Summers’ and her new novel ‘All That Is Fragile’ which is out on the 3rd November! 🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they've carried forward, those they've left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.🎙️ An OG Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by entrepreneur, designer and mother of five, Jools Oliver.🌸 Jools opens up about raising five children, navigating the teenage years and life in a neurodivergent household. She reflects on how her father’s stroke shaped her childhood and the impact she believes it had on her OCD. Plus, she shares why she believes the greatest gift she and Jamie have given their children is the close bond they share as siblings. 🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they've carried forward, those they've left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by actress and 70s film icon Susan George. 🌸 Susan shares stories from her remarkable Hollywood acting career, her unbreakable bond with her late husband Simon MacCorkindale, and her lifelong friendship with Olivia Newton-John. She also talks about her deep connection with her Arab horses and her belief in their extraordinary ability to heal, as well as the inspiration behind her beautiful new book, SMILE. 🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they've carried forward, those they've left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives. 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by actor, author and mother of four, Sarah Wright Olsen. 🌸 Sarah shares why she is a “get on the floor and play” kind of mum, how she balances work with raising four children, and the little things she does to make their childhood feel magical. She also opens up about losing her home in the 2025 Southern California wildfires, how her own mother parented her through her teenage years, and the inspiration behind her book, When I Am Not With You: How We’re Together Even When We’re Apart.🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they've carried forward, those they've left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.🎙️ An OG Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌸 Cressida and Isabella are joined by one of Britain's best loved children's authors, Michael Morpurgo.🌸 Michael reflects on the profound influence of his mother, who read to him every night as a child, and how those early stories shaped the author he would become. He shares his deep gratitude for his wife Clare, plus we hear the remarkable story of how an experience through their charity, Farms for City Children, inspired him to write one of his most famous stories, War Horse.🌸 Join Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson as they explore how maternal figures have shaped the lives of their guests. Each episode delves into the valuable lessons they've carried forward, those they've left behind, and the profound impact maternal figures have had throughout their lives.🎙️An OG Podcasts production.Pick up Michael's new book Down Burrow Lane. A Limited First Edition is available exclusively online at: https://morpurgo1976.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.