Island Women

About Island Women

We all know women whose stories inspire us, move us, make us proud and make us smile. The Isle of Wight is home to many such women across all ages, backgrounds and professions. Island Women brings you In Conversation evenings with some of the Island’s most inspiring women as well as a regular podcast presented by broadcaster and Isle Of Wight resident Cheryl Buggy. These events will celebrate achievement, resilience and creativity while creating space for connection, conversation and shared stories.

Publisher

Island Women

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Feb 2026

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Sarah Churcher - chef, baker and caterer

   Cheryl meets Sarah Churcher - an independent chef, baker and caterer based on the Isle of Wight. She is well-known locally for her work with regional establishments and community events, managing several food ventures.

2. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Olivia "Libby" Finch - helm at Cowes RNLI lifeboat station and fundraiser for the Ellen McArthur Foundation

   Olivia "Libby" Finch made history as the first female helm appointed at the Cowes RNLI Lifeboat station and has a career spanning emergency maritime service, international athletics, and environmental philanthropy. When she is not volunteering for the RNLI, Libby works as a professional fundraiser and partner management specialist at the Cowes-based Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

3. 

   17 Aug 2026

   Sarah Chatwin - chartered surveyor and ERMC director

   Cheryl meets Sarah Chatwin - a chartered quantity surveyor, business leader and director of ERMC Limited, a multidisciplinary design and construction consultancy on the Isle of Wight. Sarah is also a board member of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce and a trustee for Creative Island, actively involved in local building regeneration, net-zero sustainable projects and cultural investment.

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Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.