About The Adventure

“If I ever feel overwhelmed by the world, I do this thing where I just zoom out.” In this episode, Sarah interviews Rachael Shaw, a self-employed Business Consultant who previously worked in a high level job in the travel industry. Rachael shares the personal experiences that led towards her career change, how working with a coach helped, why running has an important role in her life, what things...

“When it’s your true passion it’s not hard to do it.” In this episode, Sarah interviews Simon Maillet, a French knifemaker in Sheffield. Before taking up his current craft, his background was in urban ecology and landscape design. Simon shares some stories about his bike trip from France to Iran, some insight into the challenges he faces with speaking English and living away from his family in Fra...

“The outdoors is a good analogy for business because you realise you’re capable of more than you think.” In this episode Sarah interviews Simon Stokes, a qualified Mountain Leader & Rock Climbing Instructor for his business Peak Outdoor , based in the Peak District. He changed career from CEO of a fire and security company to the work he does now as an outdoor instructor. Simon also does some...

"Different people work in different ways, but for me, I have to really inhabit that world to get the most out of it." In this episode Sarah interviews Steve Wharton , a Lake District performer, presenter and media producer with a passion for his native Cumbria. Steve put himself forward as a guest on the show to tell us about why he decided to train as an early years teacher at the age of 43. You...

"Having my own business has given me that massive flexibility to reimagine a working day." In this episode, Sarah interviews Charlotte Holroyd, the founder of Creative Wilderness , an ethical branding design agency in Greater Manchester. Charlotte provides intuitive creative design, brand identity, web design and print to independent businesses across Stockport, Cheshire, Manchester, and around th...

“I have so much to learn and so many new friends to make and that’s not something I ever want to stop doing." In this episode, Sarah interviews Sam Devito - photographer, filmmaker and co-owner of Edale General Store. After six weeks of lockdown and losing a lot of pre-booked work, Sam and his partner Laurel were out on a limb and without any real purpose. They agreed they needed a project, and Ed...

"Something inside me was saying it's the right time and the right opportunity to move on to something else." In this episode, Sarah interviews "polar girl" Helen Turton - Newland Expeditions manager, specialising in guided ski expeditions. Helen's passion is for taking part and guiding on expeditions, including skiing over Greenland, Svalbard, Iceland, many locations in Norway, and to both the Nor...

"Just try and do your best, whatever it means that day." In this episode, Sarah interviews Gabby Wolstenholme - a filmmaker, theatremaker, musician, collective owner and a director. Her passion lies in creating and this has always been the case for her. She graduated from York St John University in 2020 with a 1st class degree in drama and theatre. Now living back in Edale in the Peak District whe...

“There’s no better place to think and see the world clearly than on a really good walk with a friend.” Sarah interviews Anna Caig who has worked in communications for 17 years, specialising in media relations, reputation management and strategic marketing campaigns. She has trained media spokespeople to deliver information in the most challenging and high pressure situations. She began her trainin...

“I knew if I didn’t do it I’d regret it.” Sarah interviews her friend & previous mentee Rachel Fletcher who has just completed her second year studying an AfN accredited BSc Nutrition, Diet and Lifestyle degree at Sheffield Hallam University . Sarah asks Rachel: What are you feeling really positive about this year? How has your outlook on life changed since you started your degree? Are there a...

"I feel like going on adventures myself has led me to be more adventurous within the business world as well." Sarah interviews her friend Jon Maiden, Co-founder & CEO of Panjango . Sarah asks Jon: Why did you decide to change your career? Have there been any fears that you've pushed yourself to face? What's it like running your own business? How do you think that careers education, information...

"It's about pushing yourself a bit and getting out of your comfort zone and the more you do that, the wider that comfort zone becomes." Sarah interviews her friend and navigation teacher Clare Kelly who started her own women's walking company, Her on a Hill, in Spring 2019. Sarah asks Clare: How has walking impacted your life and career? How do you think that walking can change people's lives? Wha...