Inspiring Chats for Change

Empowering Young Voices to make change with ClareW from Cheshire West and Chester Youth Service. In this episode Shirley and Rachel join Clare Watson from Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Youth Service at the Council Offices in Ellesmere Port . Claire talks about her experiences of working directly with young people, helping shape the support, spaces, andopportunities they rely on. We explore t...

In this episode Andrew Grinnell, Co-Founder of the Poverty Truth Network talks to Shirley and Rachel about the Poverty Truth Movement. Poverty Truth Commissions bring together people with living experience of the struggle against poverty along with leaders from an area to work together and understand the drivers of poverty and possible solutions. Commissions are based on developing strong relation...

In this episode, we’re sharing the mic with Wayne Gales, ChiefExecutive at Weaver Vale Housing Trust. Wayne is passionate about people, working hard to make sure staff and tenants feel supported, valued and heard. Wayne shares some of his professional journey and why listening is at the heart of his leadership. We talk about how investing in “listening to learn” is fundamental to the values of Wea...

Clare’s story shows how lived experience, notjust qualifications, can lead to real change. In this episode, we sit down with Clare, a PovertyTruth Facilitator, whose journey from a nightclub to a warehouse, eventually led her to a role where she empowers communities to influence policy. Clare shares how her life experiences fuel her passion for speaking up, supporting others, and giving everyone a...

Tyra’s story shows how her personal experiences and courage sparked a passion for helping others. In this episode, we meet Tyra, whose journey began by attending a meeting with her mum and grew into a powerful story of transformation. Tyra shares how her own lived experience became the foundation for building confidence, finding her voice, and understanding why every voice matters. Join Shirley an...

Inspiring Chats for Change is coming soon. If you're looking for hope, trying to make sense of life, or want to help make things better, this podcast is for you. Meet the Inspirers, real people facing real challenges, connecting with organisations that care. This podcast dives into honest stories of hardship, hope, and progress, showing what’s possible when communities come together. Tune in f...