Events That Made Me with Liz Taylor
Events Planner Liz Taylor interviews celebrities and business leaders about the events & life lessons that contributed to their success.
Liz has been organising events for 30 years and in this podcast series, opens up her black book to invite an eclectic mix of people to discuss the events that made them.
Liz has been organising events for 30 years and in this podcast series, opens up her black book to invite an eclectic mix of people to discuss the events that made them.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 94
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
S7 Ep8: Ruth Langsford and Liz Taylor
“I had lost 3 million pounds worth of business”
In the season finale of Events That Made Me - Boardroom to Box Office, Liz Taylor steps into the spotlight as her close friend Ruth Langsford takes ov…
In the season finale of Events That Made Me - Boardroom to Box Office, Liz Taylor steps into the spotlight as her close friend Ruth Langsford takes ov…
00:28:06 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
S7 Ep7: Kevin McCollum - Tony Award-Winning Broadway Producer
“What is learned is that life is sometimes very unfair.”
Liz Taylor discovers the events that made Tony Award-winning producer Kevin McCollum.
Liz and Kevin discuss how his success has come despite…
Liz Taylor discovers the events that made Tony Award-winning producer Kevin McCollum.
Liz and Kevin discuss how his success has come despite…
00:42:30 |
Thu 12 Jun 2025
S7 Ep6: Jody Wainwright - Boodles Managing Director
“We’re selling something nobody needs”
How do you sell a 5 million pound diamond? What’s it like running a business alongside your family? And how do you find guidance when life feels hopeless?
Liz…
How do you sell a 5 million pound diamond? What’s it like running a business alongside your family? And how do you find guidance when life feels hopeless?
Liz…
00:38:40 |
Thu 29 May 2025
S7 Ep5: Marisha Wallace - Broadway and West End Star
“If you don’t leave, you’ll be trapped here forever.”
What does it take to be a West End star? You’re going to find out on this episode of Events That Made Me.
Liz Taylor is discovering the events …
What does it take to be a West End star? You’re going to find out on this episode of Events That Made Me.
Liz Taylor is discovering the events …
00:33:04 |
Thu 15 May 2025
S7 Ep4: Mark Hawthorn, CEO
“ Fundamental common sense is probably my superpower.”
Liz uncovers Mark’s transformation from troubled youth to the successful entrepreneur he is today.
Mark Hawthorn is the CEO and founder of the…
Liz uncovers Mark’s transformation from troubled youth to the successful entrepreneur he is today.
Mark Hawthorn is the CEO and founder of the…
00:28:27 |
Thu 01 May 2025
S7 Ep3: Richard Bailey - Banker, CEO, Chairman
“Either you go tonight, or tomorrow it will be in the papers”
Richard Bailey is the former CEO of Rothschild & Co, one of the world's leading banking groups, so he knows what it’s like at the top.
…
Richard Bailey is the former CEO of Rothschild & Co, one of the world's leading banking groups, so he knows what it’s like at the top.
…
00:37:10 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
S7 Ep2: Jamie Wilson - Theater Producer
“From then on I was obsessed with theatre, and I still am.”
Jamie Wilson has already made a significant impact on the theatre world, and he’s only just getting started.
Liz discovers how a mishap…
Jamie Wilson has already made a significant impact on the theatre world, and he’s only just getting started.
Liz discovers how a mishap…
00:27:08 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
S7 Ep1: Marcello Distefano - MD, San Carlo Group
“ I love our industry to bits, but it's getting a lot harder.”
You’ve eaten in his restaurants, now get ready for the story of how Marcello went from working in a Pizza Express in Cheshire to openin…
You’ve eaten in his restaurants, now get ready for the story of how Marcello went from working in a Pizza Express in Cheshire to openin…
00:34:27 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Sam McAlister - TV Producer & Author
"I was taught to chase happiness”
You’ve heard Sam’s Scoop, now it’s Liz’s turn.
You might recognise Sam as being portrayed by Billie Piper in the hit Netflix movie Scoop. Today Liz Taylor sits dow…
You’ve heard Sam’s Scoop, now it’s Liz’s turn.
You might recognise Sam as being portrayed by Billie Piper in the hit Netflix movie Scoop. Today Liz Taylor sits dow…
00:22:53 |
Wed 22 May 2024
S6 Ep10: The Elf On The Shelf & Mrs Claus
"My job is to visit all the children and report to Mr and Mrs Claus."
Ahead of the festive season, Liz is joined by two very important people directly from the North Pole. Find out what really happe…
Ahead of the festive season, Liz is joined by two very important people directly from the North Pole. Find out what really happe…
00:16:28 |
Thu 07 Dec 2023
S6 Ep9: Ryan Thomas, Actor
“I’m committed to this woman and everything she’s given me”
You know Ryan Thomas from Coronation Street and Neighbours, today on Events That Made Me, Ryan joins Liz to share what he’s been up to sin…
You know Ryan Thomas from Coronation Street and Neighbours, today on Events That Made Me, Ryan joins Liz to share what he’s been up to sin…
00:21:37 |
Thu 19 Oct 2023
S6 Ep8: Paul Baker, Baker
“There is always a way to do anything”
Paul Baker made his millions by selling brioche, he joins Liz to tell her how he went from a family run bakery in Devon, to co-founder of the the international…
Paul Baker made his millions by selling brioche, he joins Liz to tell her how he went from a family run bakery in Devon, to co-founder of the the international…
00:30:47 |
Thu 05 Oct 2023
S6 Ep7: Jo Malone CBE, Perfumer
“In every fragrance I create, I'm telling you the story of my life”
You may be familiar with Jo Malone’s scents; Lime Basil, Pomegranate Noir, Wood Sage. Today, Jo Malone joins Liz Taylor to share h…
You may be familiar with Jo Malone’s scents; Lime Basil, Pomegranate Noir, Wood Sage. Today, Jo Malone joins Liz Taylor to share h…
00:34:12 |
Thu 21 Sep 2023
S6 Ep6: Jodie Prenger, Actress
“I never played a leading lady because I was a little chubby”
Jodie Prenger has been a star on both stage and screen. In this episode of Events That Made Me, Jodie reveals how her love for entertain…
Jodie Prenger has been a star on both stage and screen. In this episode of Events That Made Me, Jodie reveals how her love for entertain…
00:26:40 |
Wed 06 Sep 2023
S6 Ep5: Emma Neville, Philanthropist
“I'm not ashamed to say I’m fully through the menopause now.”
Emma Neville is far from just being Gary Neville’s wife. In this tell-all conversation with Liz, Emma reveals how she handled the shock …
Emma Neville is far from just being Gary Neville’s wife. In this tell-all conversation with Liz, Emma reveals how she handled the shock …
00:36:06 |
Wed 23 Aug 2023
S6 Ep4: Scott Thomas, Entrepreneur
“As a kid, I thought, ‘why isn’t my dad in my life?’”
How did Scott Thomas go from party boy and former Love Island contestant to entrepreneur and businessman?
Scott reveals to Liz how he managed …
How did Scott Thomas go from party boy and former Love Island contestant to entrepreneur and businessman?
Scott reveals to Liz how he managed …
00:32:01 |
Wed 09 Aug 2023
S6 Ep3: Lucy Goff, Entrepreneur
"I knew these ingredients could change the life of so many people who were suffering."
After spending six weeks in the hospital battling septicaemia, Lucy took the supplements that changed her life …
After spending six weeks in the hospital battling septicaemia, Lucy took the supplements that changed her life …
00:24:17 |
Wed 26 Jul 2023
S6 Ep2: Rosie Nixon, Writer
“Clint Eastwood came up to me and said ‘fancy meeting you here!’”
As the former editor-in-chief of Hello! magazine Rosie Nixon has rubbed shoulders with A-list celebs at the Oscars and a multitude o…
As the former editor-in-chief of Hello! magazine Rosie Nixon has rubbed shoulders with A-list celebs at the Oscars and a multitude o…
00:36:48 |
Thu 13 Jul 2023
S6 Ep1: Claire Sweeney, Actress
“I got all these jobs from sitting in a house drinking tea”
Claire Sweeney is back on your screens. She tells Liz all about how she manifested her dream job on Coronation Street and what it means to…
Claire Sweeney is back on your screens. She tells Liz all about how she manifested her dream job on Coronation Street and what it means to…
00:23:08 |
Wed 28 Jun 2023
S5 Ep6: Jacquie Beltrao - Inspirational Presenter
Can one day change everything?
Jacquie Beltrao has created a career as an olympian, sports commentator and presenter; but it hasn’t been an easy ride. Jacquie shares with Liz the difficulties of pe…
Jacquie Beltrao has created a career as an olympian, sports commentator and presenter; but it hasn’t been an easy ride. Jacquie shares with Liz the difficulties of pe…
00:30:25 |
Thu 01 Dec 2022
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