Ladies of Liverpool

This week on Ladies of Liverpool, Leanne is joined by Jenna Bradshaw, a foster carer who opens up about the incredible journey that led her and her family into fostering. It's an honest, heartfelt and eye-opening conversation that breaks down some of the biggest misconceptions around foster care, explores the realities of welcoming children into your home, and highlights the life-changing difference foster carers can make. Whether you've ever considered fostering or simply want to hear an inspiring story, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
From initially considering adoption to becoming a foster family, Jenna shares how she and her husband made the decision to open their home to children in need. She talks honestly about the assessment process, balancing family life and work, the support available to foster carers, and the rewards and challenges that come with caring for vulnerable children.
Together, they tackle common myths surrounding foster care, discuss why there is such a growing need for foster families across the UK, and explain how fostering can have a lasting impact on both the children being cared for and the families who welcome them in.
Whether you're curious about becoming a foster carer, interested in learning more about the foster care system, or simply love hearing inspiring real-life stories, this episode offers warmth, honesty and valuable insight into one of the most important roles a person can take on.
In this episode you'll hear about:

What it's really like to become a foster carer.

The differences between fostering and adoption.

Supporting children through difficult times.

Family life as a foster family.

The importance of support networks for foster carers.

Why more people should consider fostering.

A powerful, compassionate conversation that could change the way you think about fostering—and perhaps even inspire someone to take the first step.

This week on Ladies of Liverpool, Leanne is joined by social media sensation Rosie the Fearless for an episode packed with laughs, honest chat and brilliant stories from start to finish.
Rosie opens up about her journey from creating comedy content behind the scenes to becoming one of the internet's most recognisable Scouse personalities. She talks about overcoming her nerves about posting on Instagram, why her hilarious character videos resonate with millions of people, and how social media has completely changed her life.
The conversation also takes us behind the scenes of Rosie's acting career, from TV auditions and reality television to her ghost-hunting adventures exploring some of the UK's most haunted locations. She shares what it's really like chasing opportunities in the entertainment industry, the unforgettable experiences she's had along the way, and the moments that have shaped her career.
As always with Rosie, the laughs never stop. From outrageous everyday observations to hilarious behind-the-scenes moments, she has Leanne in stitches throughout. But alongside the comedy, there's plenty of heart too, as Rosie reflects on confidence, following your instincts, embracing opportunities and staying true to yourself.
It's funny, fascinating and full of genuine warmth – a proper feel-good episode with one of Liverpool's funniest voices. If you need a laugh this week, this is the episode for you.
Follow Rosie the Fearless:
📸 Instagram: @rosiethefearless
🎵 TikTok: @rosiethefearless
📘 Facebook: Rosie the Fearless

This week, we're joined by Liverpool's own Megan, the founder behind Red Run – one of the UK's fastest-growing sportswear brands. Born and built in Liverpool, Red Run has gone from strength to strength, and Megan shares the story behind its incredible success, the challenges of scaling a rapidly growing business, and the lessons she's learned along the way. It's an inspiring conversation that shines a light on another brilliant woman from Liverpool making her mark and proving that big success can start right here at home.

This week, we sit down with Keri and Alex, the masterminds behind Sapphic Socials Liverpool. They share how they built a thriving grassroots movement for queer women, the changing face of Liverpool Pride, and the chaos of their wildly popular community events. Hit play to hear how they are reshaping the city’s queer nightlife!
Connect with our guests:

Instagram: @sapphic_liverpool

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This week, we're joined by the incredible Leanne Lucas, who shares how she's found a new purpose following the horrific Southport attack that changed her life forever. Leanne opens up about her recovery, the strength she's discovered along the way, and why she's now dedicated to creating positive change through her campaign, Let's Be Blunt. Together, we discuss the importance of knife safety awareness, education, and the power of turning unimaginable tragedy into action.