In this episode, we dive behind the curtain with Bethany Weaver in her first ever interview as she shares her incredible journey from teaching at Stagecoach to stepping onto one of the most iconic movie sets of all time - Wicked: For Good.

We talk about everything from her early performance instincts to surreal moments like meeting Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the quirks of filming with a dog on set, and what it felt like to put on THE blue and white gingham dress.

She opens up about the audition process, working with director Jon M. Chu, and why those famous slippers aren’t actually red.

Beyond the glitz, she reflects on:

• The power of theatre and creativity to give kids options

• Her favourite Wicked song (and the moment that made her cry)

• How performance builds confidence, resilience, and spontaneity

• The importance of being yourself — because that’s the best version
  

With honesty, humour, and a touch of sparkle (literally - those crystal slippers!), this is a conversation about dreams, self-belief, and why this is just the beginning.

Turning Rejection into Stardom: Hayley Palmer on Confidence, Grit & Glitter

TV Presenter, Producer, and all-round powerhouse Hayley Palmer joins us to talk about her journey from Stagecoach dance teacher to Sky TV prime-time presenter - and the sparkle (and setbacks) along the way.

Armed with her trusty prop - a tiara - Hayley opens up about learning to wear her crown with confidence, building resilience in an unpredictable industry, and celebrating every small win (even if it’s just a post-it note reminder!).

We talk about:

• Her early days teaching at Stagecoach and how it built her confidence

• Creating At Home with Hayley from her dining room during lockdown and convincing big names to come on the show

• Why self-belief, gratitude, and “good old-fashioned grit” matter more than luck

• The art of inner work including mindset, EFT tapping, and staying grounded amid the chaos

• Why rejection is part of show business and how to turn every “no” into a “not yet”

• Handling live TV slip-ups like a pro (and what to do when things go wrong on air!)

Full of infectious positivity, humour, and practical advice, this episode shines a light on what it really takes to Perform in Life - tiara slightly tilted, but never falling.

This episodes Performing in Life guests are true icons of British music and television - David & Carrie Grant, BAFTA award-winning broadcasters, vocal coaches, authors, and campaigners whose work has inspired generations of performers.

From the early days of Pop Idol and Fame Academy to BBC Radio London’s Saturday Breakfast Show, their story is one of creativity, conviction, and compassion. Together, they’ve coached global stars, raised a proudly neurodiverse family, and shown how love, art, and kindness can change the world one song, one student, one open conversation at a time.

We talk about:

• The reality of fame, artistry, and learning to “live the moment”

• How they met (on a train!) and built a lifelong partnership in music and life

• Vocal coaching with Gwyneth Paltrow, Robbie Williams & Take That

• Why Stagecoach and performing arts education matter more than ever

• Parenting a neurodiverse family - building community, empathy, and bigger tables, not higher walls

• Breaking boxes and labels by staying curious, kind, and open-minded

• Their book A Very Modern Family and what it really means to create safe harbours for others

• The songs that move them most and the joy that still drives their work

With humour, heart, and a lot of harmony, David and Carrie remind us that performance is about so much more than applause. It’s about courage, authenticity, and showing up as your true self.