Paloma Elsesser... on silencing the noise, being the first, and rising above

Denise Gough...on People, Places, and Things and meeting Emma again after all these years

Before Adwoa (briefly) leaves the chat to welcome her baby (!!!) -- you're in for a treat... In a very special episode of Gurls Talk, Adwoa sits down with acclaimed actress Denise Gough for a compelling conversation about her role in the play "People, Places, and Things." Together, they delve into themes of addiction, trauma, and the portrayal of these issues on stage. Denise Gough won ‘Best Actress’ at the 2016 Olivier Awards and at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards for her performance as Emma in People Places & Things originally at the National Theatre in 2015.  She went on to win her second Olivier Award (‘Best Actress in a Supporting Role’) for her performance in Tony Kushner's Angels in America for which she was nominated for a Tony Award®  when the National Theatre production transferred to Broadway. Gough has also been nominated for a British Academy Television Award for her performance in Clara Salaman incendiary three-part ITV series Too Close. More recently she played the role of Dedra Meero in Disney+’s hugely successful Star Wars spin-off series, Andor. People, Places, and Things will run until August 10th at the Trafalgar Theatre  in London. You can buy tickets here [https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/40085-people-places-and-things?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaignid=11060757766&utm_adgroupid=157381276062&utm_adid=694294130372&utm_term=trafalgar%20theatre&utm_matchtype=b&utm_campaign=TTG_LT_g_uk_acq_search_shows&utm_adgroup=Shows_People_Places_and_Things_All&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkdO0BhDxARIsANkNcrfe6jzQPcfYd6Q5Bivt59bHauzk40hXUaB6WiJ3-DgzJq5RdQgYQhsaAoGQEALw_wcB].  ---  Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc.  Host: Adwoa Aboah  Guest: Denise Gough  Producer: Wicked Child Studio, Hailey Rovner Malach  Composer: Mikey Long  Special thanks to Jo Malone London for their generous support of the podcast.

Carmen Galvan... on life as an end-of-life doula

Carmen is a social worker, grief counsellor and death doula. Carmen is also the co-founder of BIPOC Death and Grief Talk, along with Kayla Carter, where they run free grief talks and grief education workshops for BIPOC individuals. Carmen and Kayla's goal is to embrace the intricate layers of racialized grief, providing a space for validation and support among fellow grievers. Simultaneously, they seek to challenge and deconstruct Eurocentric notions surrounding death, grief, and loss, working towards destigmatizing discussions around mortality. You can follow BIPOC Death and Grief Talk on Instagram @bipocdeathgrieftalk --- Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc. Host: Adwoa Aboah Guest: Carmen Galvan Producer: Wicked Child Studio Producer: Hailey Rovner Malach Editor: Morgan Muse Production Assistant: Ginger Roberts Composer: Mikey Long Special thanks to Kayla Carter. Special thanks to Jo Malone London for their generous support of the podcast.

Paloma Elsesser... on silencing the noise, being the first, and rising above

Paloma Elsesser is a supermodel and advocate for inclusivity in the fashion industry (and beyond). Winner of the British Fashion Council's 2023 Model of the Year award, Paloma is a trailblazer who uses her platform to challenge beauty standards and promote self-acceptance.  You can follow Paloma on Instagram @palomija  ---  Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc.  Host: Adwoa Aboah  Guest: Paloma Elsesser Producer: Wicked Child Studio Producer: Hailey Rovner Malach Editor: Morgan Muse Production Assistant: Ginger Roberts  Composer: Mikey Long  This podcast is generously supported by Jo Malone London

Holly Madison... on Playboy, female friendship, and embracing neurodiversity

Holly Madison is a model, television personality, and New York Times bestselling author. She gained fame for her role in the reality show "The Girls Next Door," showcasing life at the Playboy Mansion. Beyond her entertainment career, Holly is an advocate for body positivity and recently shared her late in life autism diagnosis with the world.  Follow Holly on Instagram @hollymadison Follow Holly on TikTok @hollyjeanmadison  You can watch Holly on the Investigation Discovery series "Lethally Blonde" and you can listen to Holly (and Bridgette!) on their podcast "Girls Next Level: Podcast."  ---  Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc.  Host: Adwoa Aboah  Guest: Holly Madison  Producer: Wicked Child Studio  Producer: Hailey Rovner Malach  Editor: Morgan Muse  Production Assistant: Ginger Roberts Composer: Mikey Long  Special thanks to Jo Malone London for their generous support of the podcast.

R;pple Suicide Prevention founder Alice Hendy... on creating a ripple effect of change

**This episode of the Gurls Talk podcast discusses sensitive topics surrounding suicide and the experience of losing a loved one to suicide.  While we aim to provide a supportive space for these conversations, we recognize that they may be distressing for some listeners. It's important to remember that help is available.  In the United States, you can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. For support in the UK, you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Helpline at 0800 689 5652.  If you or someone you know is struggling, please don't hesitate to reach out to a friend, family member, loved one, coach, counselor, or seek professional help. Remember, you are not alone.** R;pple Suicide Prevention was founded in 2021 by Alice Hendy after she tragically lost her only sibling, Josh, to suicide.  Josh had been searching for techniques to take his own life through harmful internet searches. Witnessing the lack of appropriate support available online, Alice was inspired to take action and R;pple was born.  You can learn more about R;pple by heading to www.ripplesuicideprevention.com  ---  Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc.  Host: Adwoa Aboah Guest: Alice Hendy Producer: Wicked Child Studio Producer: Hailey Rovner Malach Production Assistant: Ginger Roberts  Editor: Morgan Muse  Composer: Mikey Long  Special thanks to Jo Malone London for their generous support of the podcast.