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Suzanne Baum | Fifty at 50

Episode 3 of the Two Women Chatting podcast, hosted by Michelle Ford, titled "Suzanne Baum | Fifty at 50" was published on September 18, 2023 and runs 43 minutes.

September 18, 2023 ·43m · Two Women Chatting

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Summary

In this 50th episode celebration, Liz and Michelle chat about turning 50 themselves and the idea of making a 50 at 50 list. They are then joined by celebrity journalist Suzanne Baum who shares some of her own 50 at 50 list, including facing her fears of heights. Suzanne opens up about her career interviewing huge names like David Beckham and Amanda Holden, and how she has used her platform for important issues like the Nicola Bulley case. She gives advice to aspiring journalists and talks about embarrassing moments, dream interviewees, and how certain hard-hitting stories have affected her. An insightful look into the world of journalism and the power of being your true self after 50.KEY TAKEAWAYSSuzanne has built great celeb relationships through integrity e.g. not sensationalising, but she also enjoys breaking real news stories.Turning 50 has given Suzanne the courage to stand up to dodgy media outlets and represent brands she believes in.Mind over matter is key to Suzanne facing fears like heights for her 50 at 50 list.The Nicola Bulley story and talking to people affected by Covid were emotionally tough for Suzanne as a journalist.Suzanne’s dream interviewee is the Spurs football team to impress her kids!Peter Andre and Amanda Holden are two of the nicest celebs Suzanne has interviewed.Suzanne’s advice for aspiring journalists is don’t do it for the money, focus on digital skills, and always research your subject. BEST MOMENTS "I think it makes the reader be able to relate to you as well because you're talking about something so personal and so tragic, I think makes it really meaningful.""I'll tell you what trips me up is the pronunciation of names. So, Virgil van Dyck, who I was interviewing last week, he's... a very famous Liverpool player with 40 million followers. I kept thinking, oh my god, I'm so gonna just say, I'm gonna say his name wrong."But age is a gift and you know every day that we do get it. It's a wonderful thing that we get to do things like this, like the podcast, reinvent ourselves in our lives over 50.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, and review it on your podcast platform. We read every email sent to us at [email protected] so please get in touch! Check out our supporting blogs on this topic at www.twowomenchatting.com.Connect with Us:🌟 Instagram: Two Women Chatting🌟 Twitter: ChattingTwo🌟 Facebook: Two Women Chatting🌟 Youtube: TwoWomenChatting🌟 Midlife Library: TwoWomenChatting.Com/my-blog👉 Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and share it with a friend who could use a little midlife magic.Explore the 'midlife library' at www.twowomenchatting.comConnect with Michelle at [email protected] for collaborations, ideas, and comments! Remember to rate, review, and share our show to join the laughter-filled conversation about midlife empowerment and beyond...Follow Michelle on Instagram at @michelleford_twc or Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

In this 50th episode celebration, Liz and Michelle chat about turning 50 themselves and the idea of making a 50 at 50 list. They are then joined by celebrity journalist Suzanne Baum who shares some of her own 50 at 50 list, including facing her fears of heights. Suzanne opens up about her career interviewing huge names like David Beckham and Amanda Holden, and how she has used her platform for important issues like the Nicola Bulley case. She gives advice to aspiring journalists and talks about embarrassing moments, dream interviewees, and how certain hard-hitting stories have affected her. An insightful look into the world of journalism and the power of being your true self after 50.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Suzanne has built great celeb relationships through integrity e.g. not sensationalising, but she also enjoys breaking real news stories.
  • Turning 50 has given Suzanne the courage to stand up to dodgy media outlets and represent brands she believes in.
  • Mind over matter is key to Suzanne facing fears like heights for her 50 at 50 list.
  • The Nicola Bulley story and talking to people affected by Covid were emotionally tough for Suzanne as a journalist.
  • Suzanneโ€™s dream interviewee is the Spurs football team to impress her kids!
  • Peter Andre and Amanda Holden are two of the nicest celebs Suzanne has interviewed.
  • Suzanneโ€™s advice for aspiring journalists is donโ€™t do it for the money, focus on digital skills, and always research your subject.

 BEST MOMENTS 

"I think it makes the reader be able to relate to you as well because you're talking about something so personal and so tragic, I think makes it really meaningful."

"I'll tell you what trips me up is the pronunciation of names. So, Virgil van Dyck, who I was interviewing last week, he's... a very famous Liverpool player with 40 million followers. I kept thinking, oh my god, I'm so gonna just say, I'm gonna say his name wrong."

But age is a gift and you know every day that we do get it. It's a wonderful thing that we get to do things like this, like the podcast, reinvent ourselves in our lives over 50.

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, and review it on your podcast platform. We read every email sent to us at [email protected] so please get in touch! Check out our supporting blogs on this topic at www.twowomenchatting.com.


Connect with Us:

๐ŸŒŸ Instagram: Two Women Chatting

๐ŸŒŸ Twitter: ChattingTwo

๐ŸŒŸ Facebook: Two Women Chatting

๐ŸŒŸ Youtube: TwoWomenChatting

๐ŸŒŸ Midlife Library: TwoWomenChatting.Com/my-blog


๐Ÿ‘‰ Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and share it with a friend who could use a little midlife magic.


Explore the 'midlife library' at www.twowomenchatting.com

Connect with Michelle at [email protected] for collaborations, ideas, and comments! Remember to rate, review, and share our show to join the laughter-filled conversation about midlife empowerment and beyond...

Follow Michelle on Instagram at @michelleford_twc or Facebook

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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