Welcome to Beyond Palatable: the Unapologetic Voices Podcast, hosted by author of ‘Beyond Palatable: a Manifesto for Unapologetic Women’, Sophie Jane Lee.

This episode was recorded live during her 13-hour extravaganza event on 2nd March 2026 the ‘Unapologetic Voices Marathon’. It featured fireside chats, marathon discussions, and truth-bomb talks from some of the boldest and most authentic voices in business. Truly an unapologetic day of delectable self-expression!

In this episode, interviewer Alice Reeves is joined by the incredible Arlo West!

Arlo (they/them) is a trans and Autistic graphic designer, making shi*t hot branding and websites for queer, trans & neurodivergent folks through Studio Arlo. In addition, multiple award winner Arlo has founded Not Your Business, a community for queer, transgender, or neurodivergent freelancers.

In this episode, Arlo and Alice discuss dropping the ‘shoulds’ and embracing your identity- whether that's your queerness, transness or neurodivergence.

You can find more about Arlo West here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/studioarlo/

Website: https://linktr.ee/studioarlo

For more on this episode’s interviewer, business consultant and creative Alice Reeves please visit:

https://joyfullydifferent.co/

linkedin.com/in/alice-reeves

https://www.hahacreative.uk/

For more on Sophie Jane Lee and her work, please head to:

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophieturton/

Instagram:

@electricpeachstudios

@beyondpalatable

Electric peach studios:

https://electricpeach.co.uk/

Buy ‘Beyond Palatable’:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Palatable-manifesto-unapologetic-women/dp/1804252727

https://www.waterstones.com/book/beyond-palatable/sophie-jane-lee/9781804252727

This podcast was edited and distributed by Tuesdays Feature Ltd

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Welcome to Beyond Palatable: the Unapologetic Voices Podcast, hosted by author of ‘Beyond Palatable: a Manifesto for Unapologetic Women’, Sophie Jane Lee.

This episode was recorded live during her 13-hour extravaganza event on 2nd March 2026 the ‘Unapologetic Voices Marathon’. It featured fireside chats, marathon discussions, and truth-bomb talks from some of the boldest and most authentic voices in business. Truly an unapologetic day of delectable self-expression!

In this episode, Sophie Jane Lee is joined by the fantastic Mel Barfield!

Mel is an award-winning copywriter, event speaker, Freelancer Magazine columnist and host of the indie business club podcast. As a specialist in tone of voice, Mel advises brands and individuals on how they can stand out by sounding like themselves. Sounds so simple, but so few actually do it. And as a qualified careers advisor, Mel brings her knowledge of career theory to advise freelancers and founders on how to navigate a solo worklife in 2026.

In this episode, Sophie and Mel discuss how luck interacts with careers, and how building a personal brand doesn’t have to feel gross!

You can find more about Mel Barfield here:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melaniebarfield

Website: copyordie.co.uk

For more on Sophie Jane Lee and her work, please head to:

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophieturton/

Instagram:

@electricpeachstudios

@beyondpalatable

Electric peach studios:

https://electricpeach.co.uk/

Buy ‘Beyond Palatable’:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Palatable-manifesto-unapologetic-women/dp/1804252727

https://www.waterstones.com/book/beyond-palatable/sophie-jane-lee/9781804252727

This podcast was edited and distributed by Tuesdays Feature Ltd

Insta: @tuesdaysfeatureltd

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-b-37480a282/

Music by Freepik (https://www.freepik.com/audio/tune/a-modern-town)

Welcome to Beyond Palatable: the Unapologetic Voices Podcast, hosted by author of ‘Beyond Palatable: a Manifesto for Unapologetic Women’, Sophie Jane Lee.

This episode was recorded live during her 13-hour extravaganza event on 2nd March 2026 the ‘Unapologetic Voices Marathon’. It featured fireside chats, marathon discussions, and truth-bomb talks from some of the boldest and most authentic voices in business. Truly an unapologetic day of delectable self-expression!

In this episode, Sophie Jane Lee is joined by the superb Michelle Minnikin!

Michelle is a Chartered Organisational Psychologist, guide, speaker, and author of Good Girl Deprogramming & co-author of Good Girl Deprogramming - Teen Edition. She’s Co-Founder of The Deprogramming Company, where she helps women unlearn people-pleasing and perfectionism, reclaim their voice, and lead like themselves. Based in Durham, Michelle works globally to support radically authentic, powerfully messy leadership

In this episode hosted by the fantastic Mel Barfield, Michelle and Mel discuss ‘Good Girl’ Conditioning, and how early socialisation trains women to be agreeable rather than truthful.

You can find more about Michelle Minnikin here:

Website: https://www.identitybelongingcoach.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coacherincorine/

For more on interviewer Mel Barfield:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melaniebarfield

Website: copyordie.co.uk

For more on Sophie Jane Lee and her work, please head to:

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophieturton/

Instagram:

@electricpeachstudios

@beyondpalatable

Electric peach studios:

https://electricpeach.co.uk/

Buy ‘Beyond Palatable’:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Palatable-manifesto-unapologetic-women/dp/1804252727

https://www.waterstones.com/book/beyond-palatable/sophie-jane-lee/9781804252727

This podcast was edited and distributed by Tuesdays Feature Ltd

Insta: @tuesdaysfeatureltd

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-b-37480a282/

Music by Freepik (https://www.freepik.com/audio/tune/a-modern-town)

Welcome to Beyond Palatable: the Unapologetic Voices Podcast, hosted by author of ‘Beyond Palatable: a Manifesto for Unapologetic Women’, Sophie Jane Lee.

This episode was recorded live during her 13-hour extravaganza event on 2nd March 2026 the ‘Unapologetic Voices Marathon’. It featured fireside chats, marathon discussions, and truth-bomb talks from some of the boldest and most authentic voices in business. Truly an unapologetic day of delectable self-expression!

In this episode, Sophie Jane Lee is joined by the incredible Erin Corine Johnson! Erin is a Certified Life and Leadership Coach, award-winning creative community organizer, and member of Forbes BLK. Based in Barcelona, she mentors impact leaders through Identity, Belonging, and Cross-Cultural Competency.

Erin is also the founder of Hola Magnolia Identityworks, supporting learners and organizations with DEIJ+ education, identity-led leadership training, and restorative economic justice initiatives.

In this episode hosted by the fantastic Mel Barfield, Erin and Mel discuss creative life design, multi-passionate identities, and how this enhances and informs both leadership and creative work.

You can find more about Erin Corine Johnson here:

Website: https://www.identitybelongingcoach.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coacherincorine/

For more on interviewer Mel Barfield:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melaniebarfield

Website: copyordie.co.uk

For more on Sophie Jane Lee and her work, please head to:

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophieturton/

Instagram:

@electricpeachstudios

@beyondpalatable

Electric peach studios:

https://electricpeach.co.uk/

Buy ‘Beyond Palatable’:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Palatable-manifesto-unapologetic-women/dp/1804252727

https://www.waterstones.com/book/beyond-palatable/sophie-jane-lee/9781804252727

This podcast was edited and distributed by Tuesdays Feature Ltd

Insta: @tuesdaysfeatureltd

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-b-37480a282/

Music by Freepik (https://www.freepik.com/audio/tune/a-modern-town)

Welcome to Beyond Palatable: the Unapologetic Voices Podcast, hosted by author of ‘Beyond Palatable: a Manifesto for Unapologetic Women’, Sophie Jane Lee.

This episode was recorded live during her 13-hour extravaganza event on 2nd March 2026 the ‘Unapologetic Voices Marathon’. It featured fireside chats, marathon discussions, and truth-bomb talks from some of the boldest and most authentic voices in business. Truly an unapologetic day of delectable self-expression!

In this episode, Nicky Denson-Elliott, interviewed by the fantastic Mel Barfield, is a professional feminist, community builder, writer, podcaster, and mother. Through The Wilder Collective and her award-winning podcast, she helps women gain clarity, confidence, and visibility, turning intention into momentum and ambition into actionable outcomes. Her work combines feminism, creativity, and business, supporting purpose-driven leaders and founders to thrive.

In this episode, Nicky and Mel discuss internalised misogyny, and how systems we operate within can lead us to dim our voices through fear of judgment from others, and the judgments we put on ourselves.

You can find more about Nicky Denson-Elliott here:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicky-denson-elliott-44103418

Website: thewildercollective.co.uk

For more on interviewer Mel Barfield:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melaniebarfield

Website: copyordie.co.uk

For more on Sophie Jane Lee and her work, please head to:

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophieturton/

Instagram:

@electricpeachstudios

@beyondpalatable

Electric peach studios:

https://electricpeach.co.uk/

Buy ‘Beyond Palatable’:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Palatable-manifesto-unapologetic-women/dp/1804252727

https://www.waterstones.com/book/beyond-palatable/sophie-jane-lee/9781804252727

This podcast was edited and distributed by Tuesdays Feature Ltd

Insta: @tuesdaysfeatureltd

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-b-37480a282/

Music by Freepik (https://www.freepik.com/audio/tune/a-modern-town)

Welcome to Beyond Palatable: the Unapologetic Voices Podcast, hosted by author of ‘Beyond Palatable: a Manifesto for Unapologetic Women’, Sophie Jane Lee.

This episode was recorded live during her 13-hour extravaganza event on 2nd March 2026 the ‘Unapologetic Voices Marathon’. It featured fireside chats, marathon discussions, and truth-bomb talks from some of the boldest and most authentic voices in business. Truly an unapologetic day of delectable self-expression!

In this episode, Sophie Jane Lee is joined by the tirelessly inspirational Yinka Ewuola, a multi-award-winning business strategist, mindset coach, speaker, and trainer helping ambitious women build wealth and freedom on their own terms. Founder of Calla Success Systems, she empowers women to balance business strategy, cashflow, and mindset while building a fulfilling life. Yinka is also a charity trustee, a mum of three, and a UK delegate for the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women (2023–2025).

In this episode, Sophie and Yinka discuss the opportunity and responsibility of the use of our voices- especially as those so often omitted from history- and the role that money has to play in feeling able to not only speak up, but to stand by your word.

You can find more about Yinka Ewuola here:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yinka-ewuola

For more on Sophie Jane Lee and her work, please head to:

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophieturton/

Instagram:

@electricpeachstudios

@beyondpalatable

Electric peach studios:

https://electricpeach.co.uk/

Buy ‘Beyond Palatable’:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Palatable-manifesto-unapologetic-women/dp/1804252727

https://www.waterstones.com/book/beyond-palatable/sophie-jane-lee/9781804252727

This podcast was edited and distributed by Tuesdays Feature Ltd

Insta: @tuesdaysfeatureltd

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-b-37480a282/

Music by Freepik (https://www.freepik.com/audio/tune/a-modern-town)

Welcome to Beyond Palatable: the Unapologetic Voices Podcast, hosted by author of ‘Beyond Palatable: a Manifesto for Unapologetic Women’, Sophie Jane Lee.

This episode was recorded live during her 13-hour extravaganza event on 2nd March 2026 the ‘Unapologetic Voices Marathon’. It featured fireside chats, marathon discussions, and truth-bomb talks from some of the boldest and most authentic voices in business. Truly an unapologetic day of delectable self-expression!

In this episode, Sophie Jane Lee is joined by the phenomenal Tamu Thomas- a Human Flourishing Specialist, keynote speaker, and mentor for emerging thought leaders. Author of Women Who Work Too Much (Hay House, 2024). She helps high-performing women and future-focused organisations create work that balances ambition, wellbeing, and sustainable high performance. Tamu chats about owning your authority, and how relatability is overrated.

You can find more about Tamu Thomas here:

Website: https://www.livethreesixty.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamuthomas/

For more on Sophie Jane Lee and her work, please head to:

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophieturton/

Instagram:

@electricpeachstudios

@beyondpalatable

Electric peach studios:

https://electricpeach.co.uk/

Buy ‘Beyond Palatable’:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Palatable-manifesto-unapologetic-women/dp/1804252727

https://www.waterstones.com/book/beyond-palatable/sophie-jane-lee/9781804252727

This podcast was edited and distributed by Tuesdays Feature Ltd

Insta: @tuesdaysfeatureltd

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-b-37480a282/

Music by Freepik (https://www.freepik.com/audio/tune/a-modern-town)

Welcome to Beyond Palatable: the Unapologetic Voices Podcast, hosted by author of ‘Beyond Palatable: a Manifesto for Unapologetic Women’, Sophie Jane Lee.

This episode was recorded live during her 13-hour extravaganza event on 2nd March 2026 the ‘Unapologetic Voices Marathon’. It featured fireside chats, marathon discussions, and truth-bomb talks from some of the boldest and most authentic voices in business. Truly an unapologetic day of delectable self-expression!

In this episode, Sophie Jane Lee is joined by the incredible Magali de Reu- a personal brand strategist, TEDx speaker, author, and entrepreneur who helps experts turn boardroom expertise into a visible online presence. Magali chats about the unfiltered system for turning intensity into six-figure bookings after leaving a toxic startup in July 2025, and how to stop code-switching for corporate buyers and start getting paid for your raw perspective.

You can find more about Magali de Reu here:

Website: https://www.magalidereu.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magalidereu/

For more on Sophie Jane Lee and her work, please head to:

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophieturton/

Instagram:

@electricpeachstudios

@beyondpalatable

Electric peach studios:

https://electricpeach.co.uk/

Buy ‘Beyond Palatable’:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Palatable-manifesto-unapologetic-women/dp/1804252727

https://www.waterstones.com/book/beyond-palatable/sophie-jane-lee/9781804252727

This podcast was edited and distributed by Tuesdays Feature Ltd

Insta: @tuesdaysfeatureltd

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-b-37480a282/

Music by Freepik (https://www.freepik.com/audio/tune/a-modern-town)