It's A Bonny Old Life

Interview with Annabel Andrew, Co-owner of Bleiker's Smoke House and Bonny Snowdon's big sister

In this podcast Bonny Snowdon speaks to her sister Annabel Andrew about some of their happy shared childhood memories and the artistic foundations of their upbringing. Bonny acknowledges Annabel and her husband Charlie for the importance of their support in her journey to business success as a Coloured Pencil Artist and extends her gratitude to them for believing in her, even when she was struggling with dark times and lacking in her own confidence. Annabel speaks to Bonny about her early career as a successful singer and performer and shares her hard-won tip for bravely stepping out of one's comfort zone with confidence. (Hint: this tip involves cabbages!)Listen to the podcast on this page or click on the links to subscribe and/or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Interview with Vicki Evans, Persuader, Supporter (and one of the kindest people you'll ever meet!)

In this episode of It's a Bonny Old Life, Bonny has the pleasure of speaking to one of her favourite humans, Vicki Evans. Bonny and Vicki met a few years back and Bonny is so grateful to have her positive energy, endless kindness and moral support in her life. Vicki tells us about the exciting times she had living abroad in South Africa and Bahrain with her family when her children were young. As well as sharing about her adventures in teaching early years education around the world... and how 'messy play' is timelessly cross cultural and still one of her favourite things to do - even as an adult! In this exciting, inspiring and often poignant chat, Vicki shares with Bonny about her experience of the importance of community and companionship and shared conversation for creating a happy, joyful and meaningful life. Listen to the podcast on this page or click the links to subscribe and/or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Interview with Lucy Hutchings Hunt, Digital Marketing Coach & Ninja Online strategist

In this uplifting episode of It's a Bonny Old Life Bonny Snowdon speaks to Lucy Hutchings Hunt, her Digital Marketing Coach & Strategist about the last year and the work they have done together on re-inventing Bonny's coloured pencil artists' community and membership, Ignite.Bonny shares how she is so excited by the revolutionary digital marketing ideas and tactics that Lucy has introduced her too as well as the new people, ideas and books. In turn Lucy shares not just some of her business experience, strength and hope but about how her hard won personal battles with a childhood eating disorder and alcohol addiction have made her stronger in all areas of her adult life. Bonny asks Lucy about her life as an ex-pat in the French Alps and about the transformational power of her regular cold water lake swimming and Lucy shares her best life and business confidence building tips.Listen to the podcast on this page or click the links to subscribe and/or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to find out more about Lucy Hutchings Hunt, head to her website here, follow her on Facebook here, and find her on Instagram here.

Interview with Susie Pearl, Writer, Coach & Author of The Art of Creativity and Instructions for Happiness

In this episode of It's a Bonny Old Life, Bonny Snowdon speaks to one of her most valued mentors, Susie Pearl on the importance of finding our highest personal potential, keeping our mental health strong and living with conscious awareness. After recovering fully from an aggressive brain tumour, Susie found out about healing and what life is really all about. She is grateful for each day and lives life making every day count. She experienced leaving her body and looking down from out of her body in a real life NDE (Near Death Experience) and came back fully healed which surprised everyone – particularly the doctors. Her journey out of her body took her on a road of learning about life and death that has changed her (for the better) forever. It has given her a deep wisdom and understanding about life. This podcast explores how Bonny's work with Susie has helped her dive deep into the inner well of creativity that we all have inside and find happiness and good living to support this process. Bonny also talks to Susie about how she supports others to shift from fear into love and make life more fun and enjoyable. Listen to the podcast on this page or click the links to subscribe and/or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to find out more about Susie Pearl or buy one of her books, head to her website here, follow her on Facebook here, and find her on Instagram here.

Interview with Tony O'Connor, Internationally renowned Equestrian artist

In this powerful interview with The Equine Artist Tony O'Connor, Bonny Snowdon speaks to the man who is one of the biggest inspirations behind her work. His passion for equine art, his professional accessibility and personal encouragement really gave her own career a boost and helped her make the best decision she ever made and go full time in her art business.Tony's love of horses stems from his childhood in Ireland's County Kerry, with seven generations of blacksmith blood flowing through his veins. Influenced by the Renaissance Masters, he takes his style of drawing from the Silverpoint pieces of Da Vinci & drawings of Michelangelo - elements of both can be seen in his drawings & portraits of horses. His work now forms part of many private & corporate collections worldwide. he's the Founder of White Tree Studio which was set up in 2002.Listen to the podcast on this page or click the links to subscribe and/or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to find out more about Tony O'Connor and see some of his incredible artwork, click here to head to his website, or find him on Facebook here and Instagram here.