Isabel Webster's New Podcast

IN CONVERSATION WITH ISABEL WEBSTER

Isabel Webster ushers in a bold new era with her podcast New Chapters, a vibrant, inspiring series that dives deep into the lives of remarkable people as they face fresh challenges, embrace reinvention and turn the page on powerful life stories. In every episode, Isabel brings her signature warmth and insight, inviting listeners on a journey of discovery, resilience and unforgettable transformation.

What inspired you to launch your new podcast, and what can listeners expect?

Two years ago we moved to a Grade II listed, 500-year-old house in the countryside, and it completely changed my life. We wanted our children to have a countryside upbringing, but I hadn't predicted how much the move would spark my own desire to pivot away from covering increasingly depressing and divisive news.

I began creating content around our 'old house, new chapter' and found real joy in telling stories through beautiful reels and imagery, celebrating nature, beauty and home life. What surprised me was how many people responded with their own stories of quiet resets and bold pivots, which gave me the idea: why not use my broadcasting and interviewing experience to share these kinds of 'new chapters', especially those that have shaped the extraordinary lives of some very well-known people?

Who is this podcast really for, and what conversations are you most excited to have?

I think it will have broad appeal, but I imagine it may particularly resonate with women and perhaps those who love design, though not exclusively; many of my guests are women, and almost all have some connection to the creative or design world. I clearly, perhaps subconsciously, gravitate toward those sorts of people.

Is there a personal moment that made you realise 'it's time for my own platform'?

Now that I'm in my 40s, I feel a strong pull to be my own boss. I have so much knowledge and experience, and I want to channel it in a way that feels uniquely mine. The beauty of podcasting is that I can create something independently, even from home; many guests join me via video link, which lets subscribers glimpse into their homes and creates a relaxed, candid atmosphere.

How would you describe the mood of the podcast, friendly and candid, sharp and journalistic, or something new?

Warm, uplifting and hopefully insightful. Together we travel through the chapters of my guests' lives, both highs and lows, hoping to inspire listeners to turn the page on their own new chapters if they too are seeking change.

We believe colour helps shape experience

Has your environment or workspace influenced how you're shaping this podcast?

Absolutely. Working from my own home, which itself inspired so much change, has been deeply influential. I podcast from our barn-style kitchen, filled with natural light, splashes of colour (including a bold burgundy above the cooker hood) and a gallery wall of art I've curated over time. It all makes me happy every day, and that joy feeds directly into my interviewing; I want this chapter of my life filled with positive, uplifting journalism.

How do you hope to connect with your audience differently than on traditional television?

This feels far more intimate and informal. On TV I had to be the impartial news anchor, professional and restrained; on the podcast I'm still a journalist, still fascinated by people and their stories, but here I can be playful and expansive, not limited by headlines or strict time slots, so the conversations can breathe.

In a world of fast content, how are you thinking about longevity and meaningful conversation?

Life's challenges don't change, divorce, death, career upheavals, these stories are timeless; what changes is how we tell them. My hope is that these conversations stay relevant and resonant long after release.

Colour can set the tone for everything

If your podcast were a Mylands colour, which would it be and why?

I'd choose Huguenot™ No.49, deep, warm and intriguing, with an unmistakably sophisticated feel. That's the energy I hope New Chapters carries.

What is your favourite Mylands colour and how have you used it?

That's an easy one: Mormor Zaza BH.17, from The Dependables range by Beata Heuman. I used it in my recent wardrobe glow-up, but it's the same playful, plaster-pink that appears in my New Chapters logo, completely unplanned but clearly no coincidence. Let's just call it subconscious brand alignment.

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