Sam Bleazard

Comms from the Shed: interviewing diverse voices on our present and the future.

Business EN ↓ 29 episodes

Following a 20-year career in communications, like so many friends, peers and ex-colleagues I found myself working from home 100% of the time. In this series I hear from a range of interesting and diverse voices about their response to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, their health and wellbeing, creativity in adverse times, and our shared hopes for the future.

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Sam Bleazard

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Business

Latest episode

Jan 24, 2024

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Episodes

Episode 4: We talk to author, businesswoman, entrepreneur and former Director of Marketing & Comms for Intel, Monique Hayward - about balancing multiple opportunities in a time of coronavirus. 15.03.2021

Inspired by her grandmother's entrepreneurial spirit in the New York of her youth, Monique has published two books: Divas Doing Business and Get Your Hustle On! She shares her thoughts on career opportunities in 2021, the Tech sector, a Hollywood A-lister mentor, and balancing the demands of corporate America while running your own business in a time of coronavirus. Instagram  LinkedIn Show summar...

Episode 3: essential listening on fashion. Two years ago Jo Hooper founded NRBY Clothing, whose 'one-mile wear' caught the imagination of women #WFH. Colourful designs and ethically sourced fabrics grabbed journalists and influencers alike. We also look b 11.03.2021

Ladies fashion, womenswear - Jo Hooper has got the t-shirt. Having already worked with some of the UKs most famous high street brands, she wasn't content to rest on her laurels. Two years ago she founded NRBY, whose 'one-mile wear' caught the imagination of women working from home. We bring Jo's story up to date, but also look back on her early years as a student in Durham. Essential listening for...

Episode 2: the future of the arts, virtual and live events with Dr Kirsty Fairclough, Manchester Metropolitan University. 07.03.2021

What is the future of the arts, live and virtual events? We put this question to Dr Kirsty Fairclough of Manchester's Metropolitan University. In a wide-ranging interview she also discusses the School of Digital Arts in Manchester, Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, the legacy of 'Mad Men', plus backstage and concert memories of Beyonce, Nile Rodgers and Prince. Show summary & chapters 1mins22secs - Love...

Episode 1: Managing communications at the world's favourite airline during a global pandemic. 07.03.2021

We talk to Drew McMillan, leader of the global Colleague Communication & Culture function at British Airways - about the Covid-19 response of the world's favourite airline, pride in their people, what the future holds for travellers, and an early career in Glaswegian coffee... Introduction from Sam Bleazard 1mins15secs  - Initial reaction to the pandemic and putting measures in place. 3minutes - P...

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