Soapbox The Podcast

Series 2, The Round Up... Lou and Sue take a look back at Series 2 recalling the highlights, surprises and key aways...  S2 Ep 1: What would happen if… Amanda Hamilton shares her international business story as the CEO of her own multinational business… Drink Me Chai.  S2 Ep2: Frankie Cohen : Just stand up - wellness advice for your life! Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach, offering one-to-one PT...

Cianna’s Smile offers support and education to families impacted by Sickle Cell in the UK. Our goals are to decrease isolation for those living with Sickle Cell, support families, and raise awareness of Sickle Cell and blood donation. Resources: NHS website guidance on Sickle Cell; website The Sun Who Cares Wins Nominee - Hayley King, Cianna's Smile, Reading Contact Hayley King; Website: https://w...

What is the number one cause of stress in the world?  Biomedical scientist and global Stress Management Consultant Dr Emmanuel Akpe has over a decade of impactful experience in training and consultancy.  Mental Health UK’s 2024 Burnout Report, based on a YouGov poll of 2,060 adults, found that 20% of UK workers needed to take time off work in the last year due to experiencing high or extreme level...

Danny has over 20 years of experience crafting compelling and engaging content As a filmmaker Danny runs two companies:  Squid Shack Studios where he directs and produces short films, documentaries and working on completing our first narrative feature in 2025 🤞 The second company is called Brand and Culture Videos where he helps businesses bring their brand story to life through the power of vide...

Frankie Cohen is a self employed Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach, offering one-to-one PT sessions and teaching group classes at Nuffield Health and Energie gyms, both based in Wokingham, Berkshire. Whilst teaching a variety of fitness classes her true passions lie in Spin and Pilates and sharing her love of health, fitness and the joy of movement with others. Super proud of her inspirational mu...

Amanda Hamilton began working for the BBC, raising funds for drama productions, where she found her talent and passion for negotiating and cutting deals. Quitting her corporate job to start a business selling high-end teas from a Tuk-Tuk van at a railway station in South East London, she soon started experimenting in her kitchen with a blend of spices, after first trying Chai whilst backpacking ac...

Now that's a wrap for Series 1 of Soapbox The Podcast: Ordinary people, extraordinary stories! Lou and Sue reflect on the guests they interviewed for series 1 Hear from Team GB Bike Mechanic Max Dr Agatha about her perspectives on the NHS Amy talks about finding her passion to be a leading VA (Virtual Assistant) Tiffany describes what it's like to carve out an acting career Career consultant Yanmo...

Career expert Yanmo Adetula says she is on a mission to inspire others to take the next step on their career journey with confidence and courage. Yanmo works with people to become more influential and impactful which leads to more income for their chosen career. Yanmo discusses why so many people feel frustrated in the workplace, what holds us back from pursuing our ambitions and the main differen...

Tiffany King would describe herself as a ‘theatre maker’ working as an actor, writer and director. 2022 was a turning point. She decided to quit her teaching job and apply to the prestigious and highly exclusive RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art). She got her place and studied intensively for her MA all whilst juggling home-life, family and her own performing arts school business. What’s next fo...

Max is a leading bike mechanic for Tour de France and Team GB juniors. Working under pressure with tools, wit and expertise,  Max describes a high energy police chase and what goes on behind the scenes to make sure winners cross the line! Now he is about to launch his own business Denovovelo.com . Listen to Max for a down to earth chat about a sport that is inclusive and accessible to all!

Amy runs her own VA (virtual assistant company), Phoenix V, providing video and podcast production. On a mission to redefine what a VA does, hear Amy talk about building relationships and connecting people using her creative assistant services. Discussing the importance of evaluating risk as a business owner and the value of creative thinking time, she talks us through her journey from Sole Trader...

Hailing from a medical background with her dad a doctor and her mum working in healthcare, was medicine always on the cards for Agatha? Hear the road Agatha took to where she is today, even juggling parenthood whilst still in med school.  Now, Agatha's a leading black female in a senior NHS leadership role with extensive experience in urgent care, having previously been Medical Director of the Lon...

Hear the fascinating story about one girl's ambition to take to the skies. Sue tells us why a charity skydive ignited her passion for flying. Only 3-5% of commercial pilots are women, so what’s it like being the only girl on the flight-deck? Discover how to keep the propeller turning and fund training. Hear what happens behind the scenes when operating for the emergency services and a pop star d'o...

Welcome to Soapbox: The podcast. Meet Sue and Lou as they interview people with fascinating careers who want to stand on their soapbox and share their career perspectives. In this episode, Lou talks about her media career and gives us insider knowledge on how to break through and advance in this competitive field. Boss gal and founder of Soundbite Media - Lou reveals the struggles and barriers, tr...