Clare Smyth is one of the best female chefs in the world. She’s the only female chef in the UK to receive and retain 3 Michelin stars. In this episode she talks about how growing up in a Northern Ireland farm kickstarted her love of food, overcoming industry challenges and why she wants to encourage the next generation of stand out chefs

Brittany Hogan is one of the stars of the 2025 Ireland world cup rugby squad.

The Killinchy born back row knows that Ireland are up against it when they kick off their campaign on the 24th August

It’s a challenge she’s ready for.

In this episode Brittany talks about when she first discovered rugby and how the sport has grown since then.

Wendy Erskine is Anna's Top Woman. A Belfast writer, she's a mum, a teacher, a writer, and loves soul music. With awards for her short stories, she's now written her debut novel "The Benefactors" featuring 50 characters from her home town, and at the heart of it, three teenage boys accused of sexually assaulting their female friend Misty. She tells Anna why she wrote the book, contemporary parenting and how her day job as a teacher and head of Department takes up all her time. She also reveals why she dedicated this first book to her own mother and daughter - or "the three amigos" as she calls them! If you have been affected by any of the issues in this episode, there are a range of organisations and websites that can offer you advice and support.

You can find them listed on the BBC's Actionline website at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

County Antrim's Andi Stewart is 12 years old and already has her eyes on Formula 1

Topless runner, advocate, author of 'Going topless' & Guinness World Record Creator Louise Butcher chose not to have reconstructive surgery after a double mastectomy from breast cancer. Instead she has used her scars to challenge and provoke uncomfortable conversations around body image post cancer. She says the scars are proof of what saved her life. She is a remarkable Top Woman.

Best selling author and illustrator Cressida Cowell's ‘How to train your dragon’ has sold over 11 million books in 38 languages and been made into a Hollywood blockbuster starring Gerard Butler. In this episode she tells Anna Curran her own story of success, from writing the first book by hand, the family holiday that inspired it. Seeing her words come to life on the big screen and the importance of getting children interested in reading.

'Mammy Banter’ aka Serena Terry is an award winning comedian and Derry girl. She’s about to embark on her biggest tour to date. She tells Anna why she now cringes at her stage name, how her own journey with mental health inspired her new tour and why her kids block her on social media.

If you have been affected by anything in this episode there are a range of organisations and websites that can offer you advice and support.

You can find them listed on the BBC's Actionline website at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Belfast born Art Director Mary Florence Brown left Northern Ireland at 18 with a dream, to make it in one of the most notoriously difficult industries, Hollywood! She talks about literally knocking on doors, handling knock backs and working with Lady Gaga, Beyonce & Hollywood film stars Colin Farrell & Margo Robbie.