It's hard to believe in 2014, that women are still subjected to pregnancy discrimination. It's thought 60,000 women a year lose their jobs due to pregnancy discrimination. Maternity Action tells us how they are campaigning to make difference & remind the Government, there are names behind those numbers.

A real life guide to one of the ways you can get your business started, looking at the components with Melody Beard and some help from SWIG Finance.

South Bristol Mum, Melody Beard, shares how bringing up a toddler this side of the river, proved the inspiration behind opening a Play Cafe with a difference. We chat one Saturday morning in the cafe, as she tells us the nuts & bolts behind it all.

Detox your home & declutter your mind after Christmas. Interior designer, Alison Armitage tells how you can create your perfect space at home - even with children!

Nick the Vic gives his insights on being a vicar at Christmas, nearly conducting a service as a lolly pop lady & reminding us of the real meaning of Christmas. With extracts from St Augustine's Church Christingle service.

Andy Ford, aka Buttons, in Cinderella at the Bristol Hippodrome - has a chat with Freelance Bristol Mum between performances. He shares the secrets on what makes a panto special, tells us what it's like working with Louie Spence & has advice for the next generation who want to tread the boards.

I join Louise from Baby Bites in the kitchen, as she cooks up a Christmas breakfast & some cheese gougers. While things bubble away on the stove, we share tasty Christmas memories & how to deal with toddlers who will only eat pudding! Guest contributions from junior reporters, Otis & Jemima.

The principle stylist at Duke & Scarlet, Yazz, shares the secrets on how you can create the perfect party hair!

I catch up with Sharky & George, the Peter Pan's on business - who organise jaw dropping parties. They share the secrets on easy family games to play, to help keeps all ages entertained at Christmas.

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Katie Stephens, the manager of Bath racecourse, talks through her childhood days. She tells how hard graft & following her heart, led her to enjoy the work/life balance she has today.

I'm joined in conversation by Bristol poet, Rachel Boast & Poetry By Heart winner, Kaiti Soultana. Together they talk about the experience & differences in poetry recitation and the importance of taking poetry to heart.

Yvonne Craig Inskip, was brought up in 1930s London, by two mothers. It was a time when women living together was innocent, so no one asked - but her childhood was explained away by secrets. It wasn't until later in life she confirmed which one was her birth mother & traced her father. Her adult years were spent campaigning for contraception to be widely available with 'Every child a wanted child' and fought as a magistrate for mothers to have 50p an hour for childcare. A maverick and inspirational

Robin Hague, Head of Communications from the Happy City, tells me how they can help fellow freelance Bristol mum's in both happiness & productivity.

A step back in time & chat to Nicole Burnett, the Founder & Editor in Chef of Pretty Nostalgic - simplistic beauty at it's best.

Amy Tilston, editor of Pregnancy Tales, shares how new friends & conversations during pregnancy, paved the way to giving up teaching & publishing a book.

VJ Stanley, a retired college hockey coach and youth sports coach of 30 years who wants to change sports and bring back healthy fun for children, gives detailed and fun tips for introducing young kids to sports.

Tish Jeffery, the brains behind the new play barn at Farrington's, tells me her story - of moving in with her in laws after a year of marriage & how the birth of a new baby, was the beginning of a new business. 20 years on & 4 children later, the farm shop is still going strong & they're opening even more doors for little ones!

Annabel Beeforth, founder of the wedding blog, Love My Dress, shares her story about how a love of vintage nostalgia & weddings led to a whole new lifestyle and career.

Jess Hellens, explains how your half term headache need be no more! Bristol Family Arts Festival has teamed up with venues across the city, to provide free & paid for events for all. We chat on Brunel's ss Great Britain, with guest contributions from young reporter, Jemima!