Vas J Morgan, is a TV personality, magazine editor and activist. He is known as a former cast member of reality series The Only Way Is Essex. In March 2020, Vas launched the I AM ENOUGH platform to allow a safe space for people to discuss mental health issues without judgement and stigma. Following the death of George Floyd, Morgan used his platform to raise over £50,000 to provide free mental health support to black communities. Vas joins Sober Sips to discuss what his drinking and d...

Sometimes in life, when you can’t find what you need, it’s time to make it yourself. Caleño was born out of personal frustration. Founder Ellie was on an alcohol-free night out with friends, getting down to some Latin funk. But something was bugging her. Why should not drinking mean not having fun? She felt uninspired by the alcohol-free drinks on offer and decided it was time to bring some joy to not drinking. Caleño first came to life in Ellie’s kitchen, but it was 5,000 miles later and tri...

Tava O'Halloran is the best-selling author of Queen of Clubs. Tava describes herself as a high vibration human whose weird energy levels mess with electrics! She is a wearer of many professional titles and labels; a retired club owner, entrepreneur and addict. A creative director, ideation expert and evolver. Tava a dyslexic storyteller, who magically isn't dyslexic when she writes creative words. Queen of Clubs is a wildly unpredictable, white-knuckled true story of a carefree 24-hour East ...

Presenter, actress and model Sarah-Jane Crawford has been in the public eye for nearly 15 years and remains one of the leading lights of TV and radio. For 8 years she hosted shows across BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra, as well as regularly covering awards ceremonies such as the BAFTAs for E! News, festivals for BBC3 and has enjoyed long term contracts with the likes of MTV and Channel 4. A committed vegan, and official ambassador for Veganuary, Sarah-Jane has on several occasions gone head to h...

Africa Brooke is a globally recognised Mindset Coach, NLP Practitioner, podcaster, and speaker who specialises in helping people overcome self-sabotaging patterns. Africa gives an open and honest insight into her journey to sobriety. Helpful links: Caleño: calenodrinks.com Africa Brooke: @africabrooke Sober & Social: soberandsocial.com @soberandsocial_

Andy Brown is the lead singer / song writer for UK band Lawson. As a band, Lawson have sold over 1 million records and toured with the likes of Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift. Andy reveals his near-death experience, how being sober has changed his life and gives some top industry advice. Caleño: calenodrinks.com Andy Brown:@andybrownofficial Sober & Social: soberandsocial.com  ...

Millie Gooch is a writer, speaker and the founder of Sober Girl Society – a happy space for sober and sober curious women to make friends and share wisdom. She recently published her debut book The Sober Girl Society Handbook: An empowering guide to living hangover-free. Millie talks to Sober Sips about how she started SGS, sober dating and how her sobriety will shape her future. Helpful links: Caleño: calenodrinks.com Millie Gooch: @milliegooch Sober Girl Society: @sobergirlsocie...

Janet Devlin is a 25-year-old Northern Irish singer-songwriter, who grew up the only girl and youngest of four, outside the village of Gortin in County Tyrone. In 2011, she caught the public’s attention on Series 8 of The X Factor, where she consistently received the highest consecutive public vote out of all the contestants. Janet recently released her deeply personal new album ‘Confessional’; complemented by her autobiography ‘My Confessional’ and has just announced her September 2021 UK ...

Born and raised in London, Paul was an amateur boxer until the age of 21when he landed his first modeling job for Banana Republic featured on billboards all over New York’s Times Square. His Levi's jeans campaign launched a new kind of TV advertising career, and Sculfor soon moved to Europe where he was working out of Milan and Paris with the likes of Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Versace, and Jean Paul Gaultier, Paul Smith and Valentino. Due to his success as a male model, he...

It’s been eight years since Lucy unknowingly wandered onto the X Factor stage in 2012 to what would be the beginning of an incredible journey, both professionally and personally. That year being the most googled musician and 4th most watched video in the world, combined with a tenacious work ethic, led to sold out tours across the globe and over 100 million streams. She is known as a complex singer songwriter and emotive wordsmith, whether they are happy or sad, funny or thought-provok...

Sober Sips - Your Weekly Quick Fix Series 1 Episode 6 Join host Emily Syphas for the last episode of the series where you can hear many different voices, stories and communities. An episode to inspire you to continue your mindful drinking or sober journey. Throughout this series of Sober Sips we are staying spirited with Lyre’s. They have an amazing range of 13 crafted non-alcoholic spirits so you can make all of your favourite cocktails but alcohol free and it really does give you th...

Sober Sips - Your Weekly Quick Fix Series 1 Episode 5 This week I have a special edition episode for you where my friend Cici Coleman who you may know from the popular Channel 4 series First Dates asks me some questions about my own drinking journey and talks a little bit about hers. Just in case you don’t know my name is Emily and I am the founder of sober community Sober & Social where I create a community through sober events and show you don’t have to compromise your social life sans...

Sober Sips - Your Weekly Quick Fix Series 1 Episode 4 This week I am speaking to Clemmie Telford well known for her Mother Of All Lists blog, Instagram account and her hugely popular Honestly Podcast. Mum of three, ultimate multitasker and jack of all trades. We discuss her career, being a year sober, motherhood and how she is coping in lockdown. Throughout this series of Sober Sips we are staying spirited with Lyre’s. They have an amazing range of 13 crafted non-alcoholic spirits so you ca...

Sober Sips - Your Weekly Quick Fix Series 1 Episode 3 This week I am speaking to the totally epic Tom Kerridge. Tom is a man of many talents owning three restaurants and a pub, a music and food festival Pub In The Park, events company Lush, TV programmes, best selling books and is a Michelin starred chef. In 2013 he decided to change his whole life and go alcohol free and lead a healthier lifestyle. Throughout this series of Sober Sips we are staying spirited with Lyre’s. They have an amazi...

Sober Sips - Your Weekly Quick Fix Series 1 Episode 2 This week I am speaking to the amazing and inspiring Charlie Brooks. Charlie always dreamed of becoming an actress from a young age. She landed her prestigious role in British soap EastEnders as Janine Butcher which made her a household name in British TV. As well as winning numerous awards for her character she also went on to win 2012 series of I am A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. Being in the spotlight from a young age she got a taste...

Sober Sips - Your Weekly Quick Fix Series 1 Episode 1 Our first guest is the legendary DJ Fat Tony. In the late 80’s he was the toast of the London Club Scene. Having DJ’d for big names from Prince, Madonna and Michael Jackson, at the peak of his career he nearly lost it all with his descent into drug and alcohol addiction.. After 28 years of abusing alcohol and drugs and 6 months in rehab he embarked on a life of sobriety. Experiencing somewhat of a re-birth and with his passion for music,...