Episodes

  • Sam McAlister - TV Producer & Author

    Sam McAlister - TV Producer & Author
    May 22 2024
    "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 down with the real deal to uncover the events that made her.

    Sam was the mastermind behind that interview between Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew, in this episode, you’ll hear how a working-class background and a single mother's tenacity led to the groundbreaking interview that shook the world.

    From challenging class barriers to leaping from law to media, Sam's story is a masterclass in navigating life's twists with grace. This is an episode about breaking moulds, chasing happiness, and the power of being fearlessly oneself.

    Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio of events, including celebrity weddings, charity fundraisers like Children in Need with Gary Barlow and huge gala dinners such as the Winter White Gala at Kensington Palace for HRH Duke of Cambridge, as well as the Manchester United Champions League winning after party in Moscow and Coronation Street’s 40th-anniversary celebrations.

    Liz Taylor
    Instagram - @liztaylorconsultancy
    X - @ConsultancyLiz
    Facebook - facebook.com/LizTaylorConsultancy
    LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/liztaylor-tlc
    Website - liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk

    Sam McAlister
    Instagram - @mcalis10
    X - @SamMcAlister1
    Show More Show Less
    23 mins
  • S6 Ep10: The Elf On The Shelf & Mrs Claus

    S6 Ep10: The Elf On The Shelf & Mrs Claus
    Dec 7 2023
    "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 happens in the run-up to Christmas and get an exclusive insight into that magical family. 

    Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio of events, including celebrity weddings, charity fundraisers like Children in Need with Gary Barlow and huge gala dinners such as the Winter White Gala at Kensington Palace for HRH Duke of Cambridge, as well as the Manchester United Champions League winning after party in Moscow and Coronation Street’s 40th-anniversary celebrations.

    Liz Taylor
    Instagram - @liztaylorconsultancy
    Twitter - @ConsultancyLiz
    Facebook - facebook.com/LizTaylorConsultancy
    LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/liztaylor-tlc
    Website - liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk
    Show More Show Less
    16 mins
  • S6 Ep9: Ryan Thomas, Actor

    S6 Ep9: Ryan Thomas, Actor
    Oct 19 2023
    “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 since his time off the screen.

    Ryan shares what family life is like back in Manchester and the projects that are on the horizon.

    Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio of events, including celebrity weddings, charity fundraisers like Children in Need with Gary Barlow and huge gala dinners such as the Winter White Gala at Kensington Palace for HRH Duke of Cambridge, as well as the Manchester United Champions League winning after party in Moscow and Coronation Street’s 40th-anniversary celebrations.

    Liz Taylor
    Instagram - @liztaylorconsultancy
    Twitter - @ConsultancyLiz
    Facebook - facebook.com/LizTaylorConsultancy
    LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/liztaylor-tlc
    Website - liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk

    Ryan Thomas
    Instagram - @ryanthomas84
    Twitter - @ryanjamesthomas
    Show More Show Less
    22 mins
  • S6 Ep8: Paul Baker, Baker

    S6 Ep8: Paul Baker, Baker
    Oct 5 2023
    “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 bakery business the St.Pierre Groupe

    Paul reveals how he’s twice bounced back after “staring into the abyss”. And she shares some of his most important learnings from a life in business.

    Plus, what’s next for Paul since he’s sold his business to the largest bakery company in the world?

    Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio of events, including celebrity weddings, charity fundraisers like Children in Need with Gary Barlow and huge gala dinners such as the Winter White Gala at Kensington Palace for HRH Duke of Cambridge, as well as the Manchester United Champions League winning after party in Moscow and Coronation Street’s 40th-anniversary celebrations.

    Liz Taylor
    Instagram - @liztaylorconsultancy
    Twitter - @ConsultancyLiz
    Facebook - facebook.com/LizTaylorConsultancy
    LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/liztaylor-tlc
    Website - liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk

    Paul Baker
    LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/paul-baker-7847aa11/
    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
  • S6 Ep7: Jo Malone CBE, Perfumer

    S6 Ep7: Jo Malone CBE, Perfumer
    Sep 21 2023
    “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 how she created the Jo Malone brand, how her sense of smell is her superpower, and what’s next for her new business, Jo Loves.

    Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio of events, including celebrity weddings, charity fundraisers like Children in Need with Gary Barlow and huge gala dinners such as the Winter White Gala at Kensington Palace for HRH Duke of Cambridge, as well as the Manchester United Champions League winning after party in Moscow and Coronation Street’s 40th-anniversary celebrations.

    Jo Malone 
    Instagram - @jomalonecbe
    Twitter - @jomalonecbe
    Website - joloves.com

    Liz Taylor
    Instagram - @liztaylorconsultancy
    Twitter - @ConsultancyLiz
    Facebook - facebook.com/LizTaylorConsultancy
    LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/liztaylor-tlc
    Website - liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk
    Show More Show Less
    34 mins
  • S6 Ep6: Jodie Prenger, Actress

    S6 Ep6: Jodie Prenger, Actress
    Sep 6 2023
    “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 entertainment started with Drag Queens in Blackpool. 

    Jodie tells Liz how winning I’d Do Anything in 2008 launched her career in theatre as she played Nancy on the West End, and eventually led to her current role on Coronation Street (even though she didn’t even audition.)

    Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio of events, including celebrity weddings, charity fundraisers like Children in Need with Gary Barlow and huge gala dinners such as the Winter White Gala at Kensington Palace for HRH Duke of Cambridge, as well as the Manchester United Champions League winning after party in Moscow and Coronation Street’s 40th-anniversary celebrations.

    Liz Taylor
    Instagram - @liztaylorconsultancy
    Twitter - @ConsultancyLiz
    Facebook - facebook.com/LizTaylorConsultancy
    LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/liztaylor-tlc
    Website - liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk

    Jodie Prenger
    Instagram - @msjodieprenger
    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
  • S6 Ep5: Emma Neville, Philanthropist

    S6 Ep5: Emma Neville, Philanthropist
    Aug 23 2023
    “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 of going through early menopause, and how this has empowered her to help other women.

    Plus, Liz and Emma discuss how going through counselling led Emma to becoming a counsellor herself and working alongside Bury Cancer Support Centre.

    Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio of events, including celebrity weddings, charity fundraisers like Children in Need with Gary Barlow and huge gala dinners such as the Winter White Gala at Kensington Palace for HRH Duke of Cambridge, as well as the Manchester United Champions League winning after party in Moscow and Coronation Street’s 40th-anniversary celebrations.

    Liz Taylor
    Instagram - @liztaylorconsultancy
    Twitter - @ConsultancyLiz
    Facebook - facebook.com/LizTaylorConsultancy
    LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/liztaylor-tlc
    Website - liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk
    Show More Show Less
    36 mins
  • S6 Ep4: Scott Thomas, Entrepreneur

    S6 Ep4: Scott Thomas, Entrepreneur
    Aug 9 2023
    “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 to change his relationship with alcohol after one party went a step too far. 

    Scott and Liz dive into his transformation, and how the absence of his father as a child shaped the way he is today. 

    Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio of events, including celebrity weddings, charity fundraisers like Children in Need with Gary Barlow and huge gala dinners such as the Winter White Gala at Kensington Palace for HRH Duke of Cambridge, as well as the Manchester United Champions League winning after party in Moscow and Coronation Street’s 40th-anniversary celebrations.

    Liz Taylor
    Instagram - @liztaylorconsultancy
    Twitter - @ConsultancyLiz
    Facebook - facebook.com/LizTaylorConsultancy
    LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/liztaylor-tlc
    Website - liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk

    Scott Thomas 
    Instagram - @scott.thomas
    TikTok - @scott.thomas
    Show More Show Less
    32 mins