In this episode of 'New Chapters Podcast with Isabel Webster', former HELLO! Magazine Editor-in-Chief Rosie Nixon opens up about the reality behind a high-gloss career - and the burnout that came with it.

After more than 15 years at the top of British media - overseeing royal coverage, A-list exclusives and multi-million-pound celebrity deals - Rosie shares what success really looked like behind the scenes.

From intense bidding wars with rival magazines to the pressure of constantly delivering headline-making moments, she reveals the toll of life at full speed - and why she no longer wanted to keep up the façade of having it all.

Rosie speaks candidly about her decision to leave HELLO!, describing burnout not as a breakdown, but a breakthrough. She reflects on the moment her children “cheered” when she stepped away - and how that became a turning point in redefining her life and priorities.

Now an author, coach and founder of reinvention retreats, Rosie helps others navigate career pivots, midlife change and the search for fulfilment. Her message is clear: you don’t have to stay stuck in a version of success that no longer serves you.

This is a powerful conversation about burnout, identity, ambition and starting again - and why it’s never too late to rewrite your story.👉 Follow me on Instagram: @isabelwebstertv 🎥Watch more: @newchapterspodcast💫 Rosie: @rosiejnixon 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more uplifting stories

Season 2 starts here - and we’re not easing in.

In this episode of 'New Chapters Podcast with Isabel Webster', former Newsnight producer turned author and speaker Sam McAlister shares the extraordinary story behindthe interview that shook the world - and the moment she risked everything to change her life.

Best known for securing Prince Andrew’s now-infamous BBCinterview, Sam takes us inside the 13-month pursuit that led to one of the most explosive moments in modern journalism.

From walking into Buckingham Palace “for a bit of a day out” to negotiating at the highest levels of power, she reveals how instinct, persistence, and fearless belief made it happen.

But this isn’t just a story about a scoop — it’s a storyabout survival.

A single mother with no safety net, Sam knew the stakes were real: “If this doesn’t work, my child doesn’t eat.”

Despite landing the interview that dominated global headlines, she didn’t receive the recognition she expected — a moment that forced a life-defining decision.

What followed was a dramatic pivot.

Sam opens up about leaving the BBC, backing herself, andturning her untold story into the bestselling book Scoops — with Netflix buying the rights before it was even published.

She reflects on the surreal experience of being portrayed by Billie Piper on screen, and how the financial and personal rewards of her biggest success only came after she walked away.

From working-class beginnings to becoming the first in herfamily to attend university, training as a criminal barrister, and reinventing herself at Newsnight — Sam’s story is one of relentless reinvention.

She also shares the deeply personal moments that shaped her: becoming a mother under unimaginable circumstances, battling imposter syndrome, and learning to “flex her confidence muscles” — choosing herself, even when therisk felt overwhelming.

This is an episode about power, pressure, and possibility —and why sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come when you stop playing it safe.

🎙️ New Chapters is back — and this is just the beginning.

→ The interview that changed everything

→ “I just wanted my name on my work”

→ Netflix, book deals & global impact

→ Why betting on yourself is the only real strategy

If you’ve ever doubted yourself, felt like an outsider, orwondered what happens when you take the leap — this one’s for you.

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A round-up of the most revealing This or That moments from Season One of ‘New Chapters with Isabel Webster’ – featuring Charlotte Reiss (of Vivi et Margot fame), Alexandra Tolstoy (Alexandra Tolstoy Travel) , Amanda Wakeley (Style DNA), Louise Roe (Sharland England), Kirsty Gallaghger (Gold Radio), Leah Lane (My Mulberry House), Sam Galsworthy (Sipsmith Gin) and Tessa Hartmann (ex-Real Housewives of Jersey).Questions include:
Live to work or work to live?
Burn it down or let it go gently?

Unfortunately, some explanations, fence-sitting and disclaimers were requested !

Nevertheless, here are Season One’s most humorous moments.

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When Real Housewives of Jersey star Tessa Hartmann CBE decided to walk away, it wasn’t about drama - it was about direction.

In this season finale of New Chapters with Isabel Webster, Tessa Hartmann CBE - entrepreneur, broadcaster, and former Real Housewife of Jersey - shares her remarkable story of resilience, reinvention, and redefining success on her own terms.

A heart-on-sleeve Glaswegian with a love of high fashion and high heels (as long as they’re black!), Tessa opens up about walking away from reality TV when it stopped being fun, facing down breast cancer and endometriosis, giving up alcohol, and rebuilding her health and confidence.

She reflects on motherhood, marriage, and life as the ultimate “momager,” running her fashion empire while raising four creative children, including singer @taliastorm. With humour, honesty and trademark glamour, Tessa shares what she’s learned about courage, clarity, and knowing when to pivot.

This is the real Tessa Hartmann - founder, fighter, momager - and a woman proving that every ending can be the start of a new chapter.

Series One of New Chapters is proudly sponsored by Mylands: www.mylands.com

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Born into English high society and descended from literary giant Leo Tolstoy, Countess Alexandra Tolstoy seemed destined for a life of tradition and privilege. But after school, a six-month trip to Moscow changed everything - sparking a lifelong love affair with Russia and a chain of events that would alter her life forever.In this episode of New Chapters with Isabel Webster, Alexandra opens up about her journey from the glittering circles of Moscow’s elite to a difficult marriage and a harrowing escape from an abusive relationship with one of the most powerful men in Russia. Speaking with honesty and grace, she reflects on resilience, rediscovering herself through freedom on horseback in the wild beauty of Kyrgyzstan.We also talk about friendship with The Wire’s Dominic West, her growing reputation in interiors and what it means to truly start again.A story of courage, survival, and redefining what home - and happiness - really mean.#NewChaptersPodcast #AlexandraTolstoy #Resilience #Adventure #courage Series One of New Chapters is proudly sponsored by Mylands: www.mylands.com➡️ Follow me on Instagram: @isabelwebstertv📹 Watch more on Instagram: @newchapterspodcastAlexandra: @alexandratolstoy @thetolstoyedit @alexandratolstoytravelEdit and graphics by Josh @ Knew Kid Media - @knewkidmediaPS a little plea from me – New Chapters is going great guns – but hitting subscribe helps me keep telling stories that inspire, connect and resonate. Thank you

In this episode of New Chapters with Isabel Webster, Sipsmith Gin co-founder Sam Galsworthy shares a story of entrepreneurial grit - redefining a quintessentially British spirit with London’s first distillery in 200 years and taking it to 30+ countries worldwide.

His next chapter - a personal pivot - brought him back to Cornwall, taking over his ancestral home, Trewithen and even donning tights and velvet by order of His Majesty in the ceremonial role of High Sheriff.

Sam recalls mischievous childhood antics, like trying to trip up visitors with banana skins, and how, with his wife and the acclaimed interior designers Salvesen Graham, he has reimagined the estate to welcome the public while keeping parts of it a private sanctuary for their young family.

He also speaks candidly about the phone call every parent dreads - when his three year old son, Eddie, was diagnosed with leukemia.

Today, Sam finds grounding in Cornwall’s wild beauty: beekeeping, tending his historic botanical gardens, and icy dawn swims he calls a “truth serum” for those facing grief or depression.

A moving, candid, and often funny conversation about resilience, legacy, and rediscovering joy - proof that life’s heaviest burdens can become sources of strength.

Series One of New Chapters is proudly sponsored by Mylands: www.mylands.com

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In this episode of New Chapters with Isabel Webster, Charlotte Reiss, founder of Vivi et Margot, shares her extraordinary journey - from a 30-year career as a top talent agent in LA and New York to leaving it all behind, moving across the world, and expanding her thriving French artisanal homeware brand alongside luxury women’s retreats in Provence.

A strong-minded, warm and humorous personality with a devoted social media following, Charlotte opens up about how her side-hustle became a business, finding joy in simplicity, navigating motherhood and personal transformations - from plastic surgery tweakments to successfully beating menopausal weight gain.

Charlotte’s story is one of bold pivots, self-discovery, and creating beautiful spaces - both online and off - that inspire connection, creativity, and happiness among like-minded people.

Plus, for lovers of all things French, this is a masterclass in embracing the lifestyle, culture, and charm of rural France.

Series One of New Chapters is proudly sponsored by Mylands: www.mylands.com➡️

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Charlotte: @vivi_et_margot

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In this episode of New Chapters, digital creator and entrepreneur Leah Lane (@mymulberryhouse) shares her extraordinary story. Just four years ago, she didn’t even know what Instagram was.

Today, she’s built a cult following of 1.2M, secured two book deals, and collaborated with iconic brands including Fortnum & Mason, Yoto Play, Crocus, and Sanderson.

But behind the whimsical ducks and romantic countryside aesthetic lies a much deeper journey. Leah opens up about life as an army wife, her husband’s battle with cancer, the heartbreak and persistence of IVF, and the resilience it took to finally become a mother.

She reflects on the pressures of online life — from trolls to imposter syndrome — and how authenticity and creativity became her superpowers. Now, as she embraces her role as a content creator, entrepreneur, and mother, Leah is writing her next chapter with courage, humour, and heart — proving that the hardest battles often lead to the most inspiring new beginnings.

Season 1 proudly sponsored by Mylands: www.mylands.com

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Leah: @mymulberryhouse

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