Make Your Mark Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Trudie Avery to explore what it really takes to build a brand that feels aligned, distinctive, and true to who you are. Trudie shares her journey from knowing at a young age that design was her path, to walking away from a successful agency and starting all over again with nothing but her Mac and her vision. They talk about the emotional...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Michelle Calloway, a purpose-driven media and technology strategist, to explore how storytelling, augmented reality, and technology can elevate business and human connection. Michelle shares her journey from visual communication and graphic design to becoming a tech founder, creating an augmented reality platform that makes business cards...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Dan Lafave to explore what it truly means to live a solution-oriented and system-based life. Dan shares how unmanaged thoughts and emotions do not just stay in your head  they show up in your body, your energy, and ultimately your results. They dive into why systems are solutions to everything, how doubt becomes the father of fear, and wh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Forbes Real Estate Council Member Tony Acosta to break down the two main reasons why real estate is such a powerful market to be in. While most people entering real estate are taught to focus on selling, Tony shares why educating your audience builds more trust and ultimately sells more effectively than traditional sales tactics. They exp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Ken Attard to explore why mindset overpowers business strategy more than anything else. While many entrepreneurs start their journey seeking time freedom, the reality often looks like sacrifice, struggle, and uncertainty. Ken unpacks why this narrative needs to change and how positioning yourself correctly begins with your thoughts. They...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Ian Moyse to unpack why sales is not what most people think it is. As Chief Revenue Officer at ONEUP Sales, Ian challenges the traditional view of high-pressure selling, non-stop cold calling, and obsessing over numbers. Instead, he explains why sales is not about convincing anyone of anything. It is about listening, understanding, and de...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Patrick Twitchett to break down why efficiency and optimisation should be at the core of every business. Patrick, founder of CASE MASTERMIND and widely known as “The Simplifier,” shares how entrepreneurs can increase income, reduce unnecessary costs, and simplify operations without sacrificing growth. They explore the power of masterminds...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Amy Atkinson to break down how to actually make sales from social media without turning it into a full time job or relying on copy paste AI content that sounds like everyone else. Amy shares her journey from building a digital marketing agency to losing her entire client base during Covid and then rebuilding through coaching and training....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Charmian Johnson, a former global law firm partner who made a powerful career pivot into somatic trauma-informed coaching. After nearly three decades in high-pressure legal environments, Charmian opens up about living with self-doubt, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome, and how personal loss and family trauma became the catalyst for dee...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Vinay Raman to explore what it really takes to move companies and cultures from reactive to responsive . Vinay challenges traditional leadership thinking, starting with why he doesn’t even like the word employees . Instead, he sees people as experts  the ones closest to the work, standing on the mountains where real insight lives. They ta...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Phil Fraser to talk about a side of entrepreneurship that isn’t discussed enough  loneliness at the top . Phil shares his journey from being a “failed” accountant to building and eventually selling a multi-award-winning business in a multi-million-pound deal. Along the way, he learned why many entrepreneurs focus on what they like doing i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Andrew Miller to explore the one element that truly sets businesses up for long-term success  and why money alone is a dangerously incomplete definition of success. Andrew challenges the traditional view of achievement and shares why so many “successful” people still feel stressed, disconnected, and unfulfilled. Together, they unpack the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Cameron Danalis , life strategist and author, to unpack how intentional action, delayed gratification, and long-term thinking helped him retire in his early 20s. Cameron shares why struggle isn’t a requirement for success, how making smarter decisions earlier in life compounds faster than people realise, and what we can learn from other p...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Shannol “S.A.” Grant , Business Growth Strategist and founder of an award-winning strategy agency, to talk about the power of simplifying complex ideas and building businesses that adapt and scale. S.A. shares how he made a bold move when leaving corporate  not by resigning, but by pitching his first service and becoming a partner instead...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Transformation Coach Barbera Schouten to explore what it really means to be a highly sensitive person in business  and why sensitivity is not a weakness, but a powerful advantage. Barbera shares her journey of growing up highly sensitive in a world that encouraged her to “fit in,” and how embracing her raw, intuitive nature became the fou...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Victor Vento , Chief Messenger of Ventobot, to break down what ads are really for and why the best-performing ads don’t feel like selling at all. Victor shares how ads are designed to create connection and experience, not pressure. He walks through how he fills rooms with the right people, why some ads fail miserably, and the wild story b...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with CEO and bestselling author Lee Bridges to talk about the power of little wins and why mindset and foundations matter more than quick fixes. Lee shares his journey from drug addiction to building successful businesses and self-publishing a bestselling book. He opens up about what it really takes to create long-term success, why shortcuts a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Mark and John Cronin , the father-and-son team behind John’s Crazy Socks   now the world’s largest sock store and a global movement spreading happiness. John, who has Down syndrome, faced statistics that said employment was unlikely… but he had other plans. Together, Mark and John turned a fun idea and a mission-driven heart into a powerh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Michael Dargie   brand strategist, improviser, and founder of Make More Creative  to break down what your message should actually be about if you want your audience to care. Michael explains why most businesses don’t really know who they are, how brands accidentally make their messaging about themselves, and why improvisation teaches some...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar speaks with Monika Todd , Online Marketing Mentor and Strategic Intervention Coach, about breaking free from the online hustle and creating a content strategy that actually supports freedom  not burnout. As a coach for coaches, Monika shares how she balances giving people what they want and what they need to unlock their potential. Together, they dive i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar talks with Dan Bennett  The Antipreneur   about mastering storytelling in marketing and making the invisible visible. After what he calls “The Great Band-Aid” of 2020, Dan rebuilt from bankruptcy to become the founder of 1 Minute Media , helping entrepreneurs simplify video storytelling and build deeper connections with their audiences. They dive into w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar talks with Dwight Heck , Founder and Director of Give A Heck , about living with purpose, leading with empathy, and the mindset shifts that shape success. Dwight shares how empathy became his greatest business advantage — and why personal growth starts with awareness of what you feed your mind. They unpack the importance of surrounding yourself with the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay sits down with creative photographer Joanna Wood , the woman behind Unmasked   a movement and event that’s redefining visibility and storytelling through photography. Joanna opens up about how she went from hiding behind the camera to stepping boldly in front of it. From her first Kodak at age eight, to photographing horses and fine art, and finally building a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay talks with marketing and launch strategist Niki Hutchison about visibility, growth, and launching offers without burning out. Niki shares her journey from advertising strategist… to running a kids’ hip-hop dance company with 3,000 students a week… to building a marketing agency and becoming “everywhere” online. She opens up about what success really means, how...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay sits down with Derek Rowe , founder of Body Shape Performance — the most successful personal training gym in the South East of Ireland. Derek’s story is one of grit, resilience, and personal transformation. From falling into drugs at age 12 to leading one of Ireland’s top fitness brands, Derek proves that your past doesn’t define you — your choices do. He shar...