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She's a Rec'
Author: Lauren Lyle
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The show hosted by Outlander and Karen Pirie star Lauren Lyle who dives into her contacts book to chat to some of the coolest people of our time about their biggest cultural loves, influences and the female heroes who have shaped their lives. The line-up is massive with award-winning musicians, actors from the biggest and best TV shows, authors and all round legends.
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She's A Rec returns with a visit from the show's first ever guest and Outlander co-star Caitriona Balfe.From Outlander final season goss and growing up on screen, to parenthood and some stunning cultural recommendations that have helped shape Caitriona's life on and off set they cover some serious ground. We are SO back!Contact the show on email (shesarecstudios@gmail.com), or on social media we're @shesarec everywhere. Join the Patreon to become a Rec Head and get even more content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you know, you know the biggest new star in British music Rebecca Taylor aka Self Esteem. Giving absolute bombs of wisdom after many years in the industry, love and life, this episode will pull at your heart and soul. As well as being extremely funny with some of the most considered and unlikely rec's yet to add to your creative roster. We get into how much the music and entertainment industry need to move to support women, what it means to be in love, and how we are going to swap careers for a hot minute. To advertise on this podcast email shesarecstudios@gmail.com or visit Advertisecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season two we are back! A bonus 3 guests for the price of two to kick us off! Three of the main cast of Netflix's The Last Kingdom join me in the studio to talk shooting the show, comparing fantasy drama's and what gives each other the ick when it comes to love. Plus of course a multitude of gorgeous rec's to reignite your culture pot. These are three of my newest a dearest friends and i hope it makes you laugh as much as it made me. To advertise on this podcast visit AdvertiseCast or email shesarecstudios@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For the final episode of season one It felt only right to sit down with the wonderful woman that my career began with. Kahleen Crawford is the casting director that gave me my first ever acting job and made a huge impact on my career having cast some of the best and many of my favourite movies and TV shows. In the episode we discuss the personal process of what it means to cast a film as well as the book that within 3 days changed the way Kahleen thought about how she lived her life. Her romantic, sexy and intimate rec’s along with behind the scenes stories will leave you never wanting the episode to end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week I'm joined by the most incredible woman. Bridget has been in the Army, become a successful barrister, then joined the UN for missions in Libya and Israel. She tells us all about her career, the experience of being a woman in the army, and, of course, her culture recommendations. For the best experience and to get access to all the links we're talking about make sure you listen on the Entale app! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This version - In today’s episode I am joined by the very brilliant, honest, no holds barred, Rebecca Humphries. She discusses the very public breakdown of her relationship and how it served as a catalyst for changing her life. We chat about her favourite songs, books and films, and she shares some honest and beautiful advice for moving forward in life. Rebecca is an actress, activist, writer for some impressive titles including Vogue and Elle and founder of beauty blog The Trowel. For the best experience and to get access to all the links we're talking about make sure you listen on the Entale app! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week despite being in isolation i chat with Founder and CEO of gal-dem magazine and media company, Liv Little. She’ is one of 2020’s Forbes 30 under 30 and has quickly created a small empire within culture. It was a fascinating inside look into starting your own business and building right up with meaning and style. Liv’s recommendations went beyond the 1-2 per section as she shouted out so many amazing women working in media and culture today, a total joy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week I chat to the very wise and inspiring, mover of Hollywood's elite, Polly Bennett. Many people might not know that her job exists, but Polly is one of the most sought-after movement directors in film and television. She’s worked personally with some of the biggest names around, from helping Olivia Colman become the Queen in The Crown, to Rami Malek for his role as Freddie Mercury. Her passion and behind the scenes knowledge is second to non, and her recommendations will leave you with new ideas, feeling very inspired. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week i sit down with the lead singer of Wolf Alice, legend Ellie Rowsell. We spoke about her fronting one of my favourite rock bands and get to know how her journey through music. We hung out in the bands studio and used boxes of Van’s they had recently been gifted to balance the mic’s on. Her choices were meaningful and entirely unpredictable which was a testament to her taste and range in creativity. Its a very cool and inspiring episode which will leave you wanting to dive into to all her albums and rec’s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week i have the newest stars of Netflix's Sex Education and Top Boy, Chinenye Ezeudu and Seraphina Beh - actors and best mates constantly championing each other whenever they can. In this episode we talk about their sudden rise to working in some of the biggest shows on TV and keeping each other motivated. It was hilarious, inspiring and an all round riot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this weeks episode i sit down with my old friend Ny Oh from New Zealand. Newest member of Harry Style’s band and featuring in the new Drake Doremus movie Endings, Beginnings Ny Oh has come along way from squatting in London and sleeping on park benches in San Francisco. We discuss her her new life working alongside the biggest musician in the world, her love of nature, and using music to work through relationships - all whilst being one of the funniest people i know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this weeks episode I am joined by the iconic author of book Mixed Feelings and game changing model Naomi Shimada. Born in Japan, Spanish speaking, she has lived all over the world and ended up sewing roots in London - Naomi is a self dubbed culture sponge. We discuss her thoughts on our relationship with social media, activism and get into some very stylish 90's recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this first episode of She’s A Rec’, I sit down with my good friend, the outrageously talented Caitriona Balfe. Born in Ireland, to then become a Chanel model and now a Golden Globe-nominated actress for her staring role in the hit tv series Outlander, Caitriona has had a wild life. Having now worked with the likes of Jodie Foster and Christian Bail, Caitriona's journey has made her one of the smartest, classiest and coolest women I know, with impeccable taste in film, books and music. Listen in to hear all of her inspiring female-focused rec's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
She's a Rec is your new favourite Podcast hosted by Lauren Lyle. Lauren has been entrusted with the mics to talk to some of the coolest women of our time, and each week she's got a new guest on to recommend the albums, films, books and female heroes that have most influenced their lives. The line-up is massive with award-winning musicians, actors from the biggest and best TV shows, authors and all round legends dropping in to chat. Like, subscribe, review click all the buttons, you know the drill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Running for you life is something many of us cannot fathom. Waad Al Kataeb has documented her journey to freedom and shown us a glimps into a woman at war. Winning a BAFTA as a result. In this live episode with Lauren, her and Waad sat down in the Choose Love building with an audience of wonderful people to discuss why she is trying to change how we perceive refugees, what it means to be thrust into a revolution whilst your just trying to study at uni, and how her husband has kept her alive emotionally. Waad shares how she appreciates the small things and how to find joy through pain. This is what Lauren calls the directors cut... if you want the uncut version you'll need to come to the next live event. @shesarec - Instagram @laurenlyle7 - Instagram @Llaurenlyle - X @thereallaurenlyle - TikTok shesarecstudios@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BONUS EPISODE, Lauren is in Los Angeles with Triathlete, Oscar & BAFTA-winning writer of Netflix’s All Quiet on the Western Front. Days after The 95th Academy Awards they discuss the biggest tools you need to succeed in this life and how to pursue success even when everything feels against you. Lesley tells Lauren about her life as a professional athlete and why it gave her such good training for making the biggest underdog movie of 2023. As well as how to meet the most famous people possible… head to the women’s bathroom. A spring treat! And I think will inspire everyone. I hope you love it as much as I do. Host Instagram: @laurenlyle7 @shesarec Twitter: @Llaurenlyle To advertise on this podcast email shesarecstudios@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SEASON 2 FINALE! You guys asked for them and what better way to end than with two of my 200 year old mates from out hit TV show Outlander. This has been an incredible season and we wanted to end it with a bang. Stories of life on set, our auditions and Johns time in Trainspotting 2. We get into what it means to be in love, the best lessons on life and rec's galore. Thank you so much for joining me this season and enjoying the ride. Its been an absolute pleasure and I love you all. What an incredible group of people this season and i'm so proud to have each and every one of them on. This is a gorgeous episode to end on, but don't worry, i'll see you soon. Enjoy! Host Instagram: @laurenlyle7 @shesarec Twitter: @Llaurenlyle To advertise on this podcast email shesarec@gmail.com Or visit Advertisecast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lauren sits down with Christina Perri and they discuss life after losing a child as Christina so tragically went through in 2020. Christina rose to fame with A Thousand Years on the Twilight soundtrack, got certified Diamond with BILLIONS of views, and has gone on to experience motherhood. A truly moving episode discussing how music saved her in those dark times as well as the incredible life she lived with the cast of Twilight when her whole life changed. Host Instagram: @laurenlyle7 and @shesarec Twitter: @Llaurenlyle To advertise on this podcast email shesarec@gmail.com or visit Advertisecast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Lauren sits down with the coolest of them all actress and new lead of HBO's House of The Dragon, Olivia Cooke. Despite the show being shrouded in secrecy we get a few BTS! Lauren and Liv get into all the best break up albums, all the best famous people Liv has worked with in her insane career from Sound of Metal to Bates Motel, and why tarot cards have told them they are going to die. It's a big big goodie. Host instagram: @laurenlyle7 and @shesarec Twitter: @Llaurenlyle To advertise on this podcast email shesarec@gmail.com or visit Advertisecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nadia Whittome is the youngest member of parliament in British government and she has a very unique perspective on ruling the country. Lauren and Nadia discuss the her journey into one of the most powerful institutions in the world, lessons she's learned so far, and why FKA twigs is her icon. Tune in for a peek into one of the most exciting and unusual world's that it's so rare to take a glimpse at. Host instagram: @laurenlyle7 and @shesarec Twitter: @Llaurenlyle To advertise on this podcast email shesarec@gmail.com or visit Advertisecast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.






Incredible episode! Was funny I was just thinking I still need to watch CODA before listening to the podcast, hoping it will be released on dvd since I don't have apple tv
Great episode, especially excited to hear Caitlin talking about Aussie film Baby teeth!
Great episode, & so wonderful to hear praise of Strictly Ballroom!!
Loved this so much!! ❤❤❤ All the feels. Thanks, Caitriona, for being to honest with us!! SO RELATABLE!! 🙂 Lauren, it would be AWESOME to hear from you...What your book, movie, and music/song would be. 🙂 It would be nice to get to know you too. (: Excited for the next one!