Interviews

A close up of Ellie Goldstein smiling and laughing with her eyes closed. She is wearing a pink textured top, and rests her hand on her chin.

16 January 2026

Anything is Possible

She’s a trailblazing model, actor, and writer. And she’s only 24. Editor Melissa Holmes sits down with cover girl and Strictly star Ellie Goldstein to…

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Frances Ryan, seated in a wheelchair, poses against a plain grey background. She has long, straight auburn hair and is wearing a black top with cut-out shoulders. She looks confidently at the camera.

19 June 2025

A Crucial Voice

Award-winning journalist and author Frances Ryan recently released her latest book: Who Wants Normal? The Disabled Girl’s Guide to Life. Editor Melissa Holmes caught up…

A picture of Mesha sitting on a stone step in front of a dark wooden door. He is wearing a dark patterned coat, black pants, and black boots.

13 June 2025

Masculinity: The Silent Killer

When it comes to invisible illnesses, bowel disease sits high on the list of misunderstood conditions. For men, the stigma can be especially heavy. Mesha…

Ellie Simmonds sits on a blue sofa, smiling while holding a newborn baby. She is sat between two other adults -- a woman in a red sweater and a man in a green jumper -- who are lovingly admiring the baby. A vintage world map hangs on the green wall behind them.

9 May 2025

Being Mum?

Paralympian and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds meets Editor Melissa Holmes to discuss her latest documentary, which asks: Should I Have Children? When Ellie Simmonds was two…

A picture of Marc Brew in rehearsal. He's wearing a red jacket and yellow beanie, and lies on the floor with one arm reaching upward. Behind him, a large digital screen displays a forest scene with tall, illuminated trees against a dark background.

2 April 2025

Dance with Life

Renowned choreographer, director and #DisabilityPower100 winner Marc Brew is redefining the boundaries of what it means to be a dancer by bringing his story to…

Jodie Ounsley, visible from the thighs up, smiles while leaning against a white wall. She is wearing a denim jumpsuit and her long, blonde hair is curled. She clasps her hands in front of her stomach.

26 March 2025

SMASHING IT 

Youngest person in the UK to receive a cochlear implant, former rugby pro, Fury from TV’s Gladiators, and now author of an empowering children’s book……

Rupert Fawcett sits on a white wooden bench outdoors. He is dressed in a blue sweater, jeans, a checkered scarf, and New Balance trainers. He is reading a book, with his whippet, Daisy, curled up beside him. The background features green foliage and autumn leaves are scattered on the ground.

13 March 2025

A Different Chapter

One day, a multimillion selling cartoonist, the next, in hospital fighting for his life. Editor Melissa Holmes caught up with Rupert Fawcett, creator of Fred…

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