Hailing from Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire. Adam graduated from the Arts Educational School of Musical Theatre Class of 2004. Upon leaving college he joined the cast of the International tour of 'Mamma Mia'. Following that he joined West End Cast of 'Fame'. It was whIle performing in 'Fame' that a recurring knee injury harboured his ability to continue dance. After appearing in the West End cast of 'Eurobeat'. While working aboard a Cruise Ship for Belinda King Adam picked up a Camera and began experimenting with Photography and Headshots. Once back on land he began to build his business as a headshot photographer, and has gone on to become one of the most established headshot photographers in London, as Adam Hills Photography.

https://adamhillsphotography.com/

If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677

Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)

Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds

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Hailing from Bangor, Northern Ireland. Zoe graduated from the Arts Educational School of Musical Theatre Class of 2004. Upon leaving college she joined the Cast of the UK tour of Jekyll & Hyde. She then went on to appear in West End shows Parade, Hairspray, The Woman in White, Wicked and an American in Paris. She basically barely stopped to breathe. It wasn't until 2020's World Pandemic when Theatre itself was put on hold that Zoe had time to reflect on here life, and look at the things she had put on hold, including Motherhood. We spoke to Zoe just prior to her returning to the West End a for the first time as a working mother in the 10th Anniversary of Concert of 'Made in Dagenham'. Zoe in currently in Rehearsals for the West End Premiere of 'Mean Girls' The Musical.

If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)

Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds)

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Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland. Philip graduated from the Arts Educational School of Musical Theatre Class of 2004. Upon leaving college he joined the Cast of Murderous Instincts in the West End. Following that he toured the UK in productions of Joseph and His Technicolour Dreamboat, Hello Dolly and Annie. He spent five years performing on Cruise Ships around the world, where on board he had his own Solo Show. After someone suggested to him Barbering due to his look, he gave it a go and turns out he was pretty swell at it. As well as being a Barber, he also trains Barbers in the skill. Philip is also part of the LGBTQ+ Hockey Team London Royals.

If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677

Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)

Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds)

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Steph Parry hailing from Holyhead in North Wales, graduated from Arts Ed Class of Musical Theatre in 2004. Upon Graduating from College Steph began her career as Rosalind in an Open Air Production of 'As You like it'. She then went on to appear in West End shows such as 'Billy Elliot' and 'Wicked'. Whilst appearing in '42nd Street' at the Drury Lane Theatre she received a request to see if she could be borrowed for the evening to race across the road to cover the lead role in 'Mamma Mia', which she did to much praise.Steph has also ventured into the world of television appearing in shows such as 'Hidden', 'Hollyoaks' and 'Malpractice' to name a few. Steph discusses with us everything it took her to get to where she has in her career as well as her love for 'Crossfit', and where she is at today.

If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677

Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)

Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds)

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Hailing from Royal Tunbridge Wells.Chris graduated from the Arts Educational School of Musical Theatre Class of 2004. After leaving college Chris had a stint in Channel 4's Hollyoaks playing 'Chris'! From there he went and appeared in shows such as 'Blondel', 'Bad Girls, The Musical' and 'Sound of Music' to name a few. It was just when Chris was thinking about change that an opportunity came up to be the 'Face of Crystal Palace TV', and as a lifelong supporter of the Football Club it was almost as if it was meant to be. For nearly 10 years now Chris has been the Presenter and Producer at the Premier League football club Crystal Palace. As well as still keeping his foot in the acting door and working on other projects on the production side of things.

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisgriogrierson/

If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)

Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds)

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Originally from Hayes in Middlesex. Stuart graduated from the Arts Educational School of Musical Theatre Class of 2004, and went on to appear in shows such as Starlight Express, Whistle Down the Wind and The Rocky Horror Show. After a brief stint auditioning for The X-Factor, Stuart saw he needed a change in his life and created a successful business by selling beauty and skincare products on social media. From here along with his partner Francis, they began to share their journey of becoming a parent through surrogacy, and doing so becoming one of the faces of visibility online for gay parents in the UK. Stuart and Francis have so far racked up over 80 Million likes and over 1.2 Million followers on TikTok. Follow their journey @stuartandfrancis.

If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:

LGBTQ Switchboard - 0800 0119 100 (10:00-22:00 Phone service Everyday)

Surrogacy UK - https://surrogacyuk.org/ (Website to help guide anyone thinking about the surrogacy process)

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)

Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds)

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Hailing from South Oxfordshire, Tasha graduated from the Arts Educational School of Musical Theatre Class of 2004. Upon leaving college she joined the West End Cast of Mamma Mia, and went on the play the lead of Sophie in her second year. While on tour in Evita, Tasha unexpectedly had to have emergency vocal surgery. After dealing with this, Tasha then returned to the West End in School Of Rock, but this time as a mother of two. Tasha discusses with us the realities of being a working mum in the West End, her journey to a healthy body image and her ongoing passion for Theatre.

If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677

Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)

Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds)

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Hailing from Suffolk via Essex, Amy graduated from the Arts Educational School of Musical Theatre Class of 2004. She got her professional start in the BBC TV series The Misty Show, and went on to appear in West End musicals including Footloose, Jersey Boys and Rock of Ages. After dealing with loss, anxiety and illness, Amy took herself stateside, where her focus moved to the voiceover world, eventually leading to her becoming a series regular on D.C’s Legends of Tomorrow. We talk to Amy about her journey and how she has dealt with what life has thrown at her and how that has formed who she is and where she is at today.

If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)

Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds)

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