• Joy Ogude 'The London Physio- Physical Therapist, Fitness and Cats'
    Dec 30 2020

    This week Michelle speaks with Joy Ogude founder of The London Physio who offers virtual physiotherapy sessions from anywhere in the world. Joy is a Chartered Physiotherapist with 10 years of in-depth, specialist, and professional experience in her field. Joy's bold move to become self-employed early on in her career enabled her to work all over the country, experiencing many facets of physiotherapy treating a range of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Joy is hugely proud of her work on social media especially because this has helped her impact the lives of thousands of people, encouraging them to live healthier, make better food choices, and remain injury-free. Joy is also a proud cat mum to kitty sisters Sacha a Ragdoll and Aluna a British Blue. In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics including; physiotherapy, health, and fitness, diversity, imposter syndrome, cat care, and beyond. To find out more about Joy and The London Physio follow her on social media @physiojoy @thelondonphysio and @sacha_and_aluna. You can also visit www.thelondonphysio.co.uk for more information. To vote for us to win the Listeners Choice Award 2021 type THE CATMASTE CHRONICLES to vote at https://www.lynsayanne.com/pfbawards-vote-thank-you?vgo_ee=8nq3Um0LMaWC7RqVCWzLh%2F6RAh75nUo7gcyIyXc0xJM%3D

    Join Michelle for weekly episodes as she invites guest speakers from coaches, personal trainers, yogis, business owners, creatives, and more to discuss their personal success stories and well-being. Oh, and of course PETS. All of our guests are pet owners and have such amazing stories about their beloved pets. So whether you want to start a journey of wellness, listen to inspirational stories about life and pets, we are the place to be. You can follow Michelle on Instagram and Facebook @Chattycatscare. As always please do rate, review, and subscribe

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Asma Khan 'Tier 3 London Lockdown, Hospitality Industry and Cats'
    Dec 23 2020

    This week Michelle has an unforgettable conversation with Asma Khan; Chef, Owner of Darjeeling Express Restaurant, and Cook Book Author, and recently appeared on the sixth season of the Netflix documentary series Chef's Table. In this podcast episode, I chat to Asma about growing up in India and the sustainable locally sourced food that was readily available and normality in this society before it became a trend word in the western world. We discuss recent issues of what the tier 3 London lockdown means for the hospitality industry and small local restaurants. Asma shares some great advice about how we can help support local struggling restaurants right now. We also have an in-depth conversation about cultural differences and the patriarchal society in India where Asma grew up. This is a conversation not be to missed.

    We also have brilliant discounts and offers up for grabs from https://mybeautyworld.net/ using Chattycat 15 at the checkout and https://thelondonphysio.co.uk/ using CHATTYCATS10 at the checkout. To find out more about Asma you can follow her on Instagram @asmakhanlondon and www.darjeeling-express.com 

    Join Michelle for weekly episodes as she invites guest speakers from coaches, personal trainers, yogis, business owners, creatives, and more to discuss their personal success stories and well-being. Oh, and of course PETS. All of our guests are pet owners and have amazing stories about their beloved pets. So whether you want to start a journey in wellness, listen to inspiring stories about life and pets, we are the place to be. You can follow Michelle on Instagram and Facebook @chattycatscare. As always please do rate, review, and subscribe. 

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    59 mins
  • Jo Jo Cartagena 'Becoming an independent Make-up Artist 101'
    Dec 16 2020

    This week Michelle speaks with Jo Jo Cartagena about her make-up artistry service Jo XO Artistry. Most of Jo's practical training began at the well-known make-up brand Mac, where she gained hands-on experience with a variety of clients. This experience helped shape Jo into the well-rounded and talented make-up artist she is today. Jo XO Artistry offers a variety of services from Bridal Make-up, Photoshoot/Videoshoot Make-up, Lashes, and more. Jo has established some excellent clients on her books including Lauren Murray the X-Factor finalist and Mz Jazzie, Nigeria's Afro-Rap Queen. In this episode Jo shares her journey into the world of make-up artistry with us, giving tips and advice for anyone thinking about starting a career in the field. We chat about Jo's 'friendly make-up artist next door' ethos and why being open, caring and a great listener helps to maintain her growing client base. Lastly, we have a heartfelt conversation about her doggo companion Ollie and how he has been the perfect little therapy pet. To find out more about Jo XO Artistry follow @joxoartist and @joxoartistry on Instagram. 

    Join Michelle for weekly episodes as she invites guest speakers from coaches, personal trainers, musicians, creatives, entrepreneurs, and more to discuss their personal success stories and well-being. Oh, and of course PETS. All of our guests are pet owners and have such amazing stories about their beloved pets. So whether you want to start a journey of wellness, listen to inspirational stories about life and pets, we are the place to tune into. You can follow Michelle on Instagram and Facebook @Chattycatscare. As always please do rate, subscribe, and review. 

     

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    37 mins
  • May Lui Consultancy 'Anti-racism, Anti-oppression, Inclusion, Equality and Cats'
    Dec 9 2020
    This week Michelle speaks with May Lui, she is the founder of May Lui Consultancy for anti-oppression workshops and non-profit organisational training and development. The consultancy provides professional training and education about anti-oppression, anti-racism, intersectionality, diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. May has a wealth of experience within her field including over 30 years of experience working in non-profit organisations. May has been facilitating anti-oppression training and education since 1997 and has worked with a variety of businesses and organisations over the years. In this episode, we have an in-depth discussion about our experiences as mixed-race women living in the UK and Canada. We cover a range of thought-provoking topics including; anti-racism, anti-oppression, dealing with racism and ignorance, and more. Our conversation ends with a lighthearted conversation about May's sweet tuxedo cats Chaos and Serenity, who live up to their names in all aspects. To find out more about May's work please visit her website https://www.maylui.com/   Join Michelle for weekly episodes as she invites guest speakers from coaches, personal trainers, yogis, business owners, creatives, and more to discuss their personal success stories and well-being. Oh, and of course CATS. All of our guests are cat owners and have such amazing stories about their beloved pets. So whether you want to start a journey of wellness, listen to inspirational stories about life and cats, we are the place to be. You can follow Michelle on Instagram and Facebook @Chattycatscare. As always please do rate, review, and subscribe      
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Tania Lodi 'Tea, 7th most instagrammable cafe in the world and cats'
    Dec 2 2020

    This week Michelle speaks with Tania Lodi founder of Tania's Tea House located in the prestigious Jumeirah Beach, Dubai. The cafe is aesthetically beautiful and has been voted the 7th most instagrammable cafe in the world, which is very impressive. The cafe attracts people far and wide from the quintessential Jumeriah Janes to social media-savvy millennials. It is the place to be if you're visiting Dubai and want a memorable experience and beautiful Instagram photos to post. In this episode, we speak about Tania's personal journey in life the motivation and process of creating one of the most successful tea houses in Dubai. During Tania's university studies she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, which led her to research natural remedies as an alternative to medicine. Tania discovered the wonderful health benefits of tea drinking and uses this to help and inspire others. She also has a serious peanut allergy, so training her cafe staff about allergies and food intolerances was paramount. We cover so many interesting topics from starting up a business, tea, sustainability, gender bias, Dubai, cats and so much more. One of our favourite thing about Tania's lovely Tea House is that it's completely pet friendly. So if you're out for the day with your fur baby dog or even cat perhaps they are more than welcome. To find out more about Tania's Tea House visit her website https://www.taniasteahouse.com/ or Instagram accounts @tanialodi and @taniasteahouse

    Join Michelle for weekly episodes as she invites guest speakers from coaches, personal trainers, yogis, business owners, creatives, and more to discuss their personal success stories and well-being. Oh, and of course CATS. All of our guests are cat owners and have such amazing stories about their beloved pets. So whether you want to start a journey of wellness, listen to inspirational stories about life and cats, we are the place to be. You can follow Michelle on Instagram and Facebook @Chattycatscare. As always please do rate, review, and subscribe

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    52 mins
  • Sarah Bishop 'Jambo Cards, Diversity, Black Owned Business Support and Cats'
    Nov 25 2020

    This week Michelle speaks with Sarah Bishop, an accountant by trade and founder of Jambo Cards a diverse greeting card retailer. She also runs an online blog called businessofcolour.com. Sarah's business Jambo cards are inspirational and fill a gap in the current retail industry by representing ethnic diversity. Their website stocks a range of greeting cards and gifts such as chocolate sourced from the Dominican Republic. We chat about why it is important that consumers feel represented when purchasing goods, so Jambo cards are paving the way in a heterogeneous industry that lacks ethnic diversity. The business of colour blog is a recourse for Black-owned businesses and start-ups. They share tips for ways to access finance and share key tools for effective business and charity management. We share stories about all of Sarah's childhood cats and why they've played such a big part in her life. To find Sarah's businesses online please visit https://www.jambocards.com/ and https://www.businessofcolor.com/ you can also find them on Instagram and Facebook  @jambo_cards @businessofcolour. We also mention women in tech support please visit @sharmadeanried on Instagram. 

    Join Michelle for weekly episodes as she invites guest speakers from coaches, personal trainers, yogis, business owners, creatives, and more to discuss their personal success stories and well-being. Oh, and of course CATS. All of our guests are cat owners and have such amazing stories about their beloved pets. So whether you want to start a journey of wellness, listen to inspirational stories about life and cats, we are the place to be. You can follow Michelle on Instagram and Facebook @Chattycatscare. As always please do rate, review, and subscribe

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    43 mins
  • Rose Stanton 'Vet Staff, Cat Advice during a pandemic and Greek Island Cats'
    Nov 18 2020

    This week Michelle speaks with Rose Stanton, an area manager of a veterinarian clinic and she's a huge animal lover. But she has a special connection with cats, it seems wherever Rose goes cats follow her. In this episode, we discuss the realities of getting a kitten or cat during the current lockdown period. Why a simple thank you to your vet can go along way and how to help a street/stray cat if you ever come across one. Rose is a lover of greek islands, which are famously known as the cat islands. But even on holiday, Rose finds the time to give some kitty TLC. She is a cat mum to a handsome white tabby called Ollie or as Rose refers to him, her shadow. She also recently adopted a small little rescue kitten called Dora, with the wonderful Cats Protection non-profit organisation. She is also a keen gardener and grows lots of veggies and making wonderful dishes with them. If you want to find out more about adopting a kitten please visit https://www.catsprotectionshop.co.uk/ If you have any questions for Rose you can find her @xxrcsxx on Instagram.

    Join Michelle for weekly episodes as she invites guest speakers from coaches, personal trainers, yogis, business owners, creatives, and more to discuss their personal success stories and well-being. Oh, and of course CATS. All of our guests are cat owners and have such amazing stories about their beloved pets. So whether you want to start a journey of wellness, listen to inspirational stories about life and cats, we are the place to be. You can follow Michelle on Instagram and Facebook @Chattycatscare. As always please do rate, review, and subscribe

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    46 mins
  • Joy Joseph 'Drumming, Music, Touring, DJ and New York Street Cats'
    Nov 11 2020

    This week Michelle speaks with Joy Joseph, a multi-talented drummer, percussionist, singer/songwriter, and actor originally from London, but currently residing in Brooklyn. Joy's passion for music started early, partly due to the fact that she was born into a musical as the daughter of Trinidadian Calypso legend Alexander D Great. But she found her own sound and musical path, which led her to become part of Mr Hudson's Library. This connection put Joy on track for her musical career and has since toured with artists such as Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, Erykah Badu, and Calvin Harris to name a few. In 2016 Joy released her first EP 'Who I am' which features her hallmark Afro-Caribbean percussion, 80's ethno-electronic sound, vocals, and production. But when Joy isn't busy being a musical legend; she shares her love for our favourite feline friends, posting and sharing funny cats on social media. Joy's cat Graham is still running things in West London at her uncle's house while she is in the states. But she's currently looking after cats; who are living in the courtyard of her Brooklyn apartment, who she refers to as the Georgette's. If you want to find out more about Joy and her music you can find her @joy_josephmusic on Instagram and www.joyjosephmusic.com/music 

    Join Michelle for weekly episodes as she invites guest speakers from coaches, personal trainers, yogis, business owners, creatives, and more to discuss their personal success stories and well-being. Oh, and of course CATS. All of our guests are cat owners and have such amazing stories about their beloved pets. So whether you want to start a journey of wellness, listen to inspirational stories about life and cats, we are the place to be. You can follow Michelle on Instagram and Facebook @Chattycatscare. As always please do rate, review, and subscribe

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    44 mins