Conversation with Angie & Mike

In this Episode of Conversation with Angie & Mike, we talk to Tom Jackobs, who over the last 30+ years as an entrepreneur, Tom has owned a dozen businesses.  Tom is known as the Impact Pilot for helping business owners sell their services better through public speaking training and a unique sales process which incorporates questions that sell and stories that sell. We also talk about how Menta...

Long term volunteer for The Farming Community Network (FCN) charity, Suzie Wilkinson has recently been awarded an MBE after decades of service in support of farmers and people living in rural communities. Suzie Wilkinson, who volunteers with FCN in Somerset, has received her MBE as part of the King’s Birthday Honours, announced today. Suzie was born in Weston Super Mare and grew up with a deep lov...

Philippa McQueen joins Angie & Mike to talk about her life and exploring retirement. 

On this episode of Conversation with Angie & Mike, we talk to aspiring Film Script Writer Helen Taylor

Angie and Mike are joined by Cllr Lesley Millard, Chair and Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council in Somerset. Lesley has been Mayor for almost a year and was our very first Podcast guest. We talk about all over Lesley's achievements over the year, along with her fantastic support of our Charity. We also discuss life after covid, working in public office, volunteering and communiti...

Join Angie and Mike as they chat with John Penrose MP about the importance of approachability in politics, how MPs research and provide accurate information to constituents, and the dilemma of voting for what's best for their constituents or their political party. Discover the importance of joining the right political party and building relationships with fellow politicians, even if they have diff...

Dave Clarke joins Angie and Mike to talk about life, trail hunting and dyslexia. We talk about how dyslexia is often seen as a joke, but it is actually a serious disability that can make people feel ashamed and belittled. The conversation then moves to mental illness, and how it can be stigmatized and make people feel judged. Dave shares personal stories about his experiences with these conditions...

In this Episode, Lewis talks about how he tried to tun really far (and did!) and chats about the physical and emotional battle of running New Zealand’s 3000-kilometre Te Araroa Trail. Lewis also shares his experiencesand career as a personal trainer, his love for adventure and his desire to share their experiences with others through a production and events company. Lewis discuss the importance of...

In this video, Angie and Mike discuss the cost of living crisis and the impact it's having on people's daily lives. They discuss the recent council tax increases and how the government is allowing councils to increase it to a maximum of 4.9% due to the adult social care bill. They also touch on the rising mortgage and rent costs, gas and electric prices, and the shortage of food in supermarkets. T...

This Episode features Jenny, a holistic movement therapist who is introducing a new system for her business. She is trained in equipment Pilates and is also a Franklin Method Educator. Jenny explains that the Franklin Method is a modality of teaching that helps people be empowered about how their body naturally functions and links the mind and body. She also mentions that she is all about mind-bod...

This episode features Caroline Mobley, the owner of Poolbridge Accountancy, a business that provides accounting services to individuals and businesses. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother and has many stories about the experiences. She emphasizes that the value of an accountant depends on the needs of the client and the information they provide. She also mentions that the best clients are the o...

In this video, Neil Urch, co-founder and managing director of Housefox Estate Agents, is discussing the impact of the current economy on his business. Despite initial concerns, the year has started off positively for Housefox, with sales coming in thick and fast. Neil attributes this to the fact that there will always be people who need to move for various reasons, such as downsizing or upsizing....

Join us in Episode 23 as Wayne shares his powerful journey of overcoming addiction and finding a new path in life. Wayne opens up about his experiences in addiction treatment and attending Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings, and how the fellowship and support of others has played a crucial role in his recovery. He also talks about his new career focus on helping others and his n...

From professional Football to becoming a PE teacher, to becoming Principal of King Alfreds School, we talk to Dan Milford about his life and experiences, his goals for the future Mr Milford has been Vice Principal at TKASA for three years, and was previously Assistant Principal at Worle Community School Academy, with some 25 years leadership and teaching experience. His appointment comes at a time...

In Episode 21, we talk with Worldwide DJ & Music Producer Will Clarke. Will talks to us about aspiring to become a DJ at a really young age and talks us through his story, from learning to DJ in Bristol, Residency in Ibiza, to playing to 20,000 people. Conversation with Angie & Mike is a Podcast & Vlog with interesting people from all walks of life. We discuss everything and anything,...

In Episode 20 Mike interviews Angie about her new book, SH*T CREEK TO SOMEWHERE ELSE. We chat about the reasons Angie decided to write a book, how she wrote the book and then how she published the book and became a published author. Whether you feel you’re at rock bottom or are struggling to overcome and move on from difficult circumstances, Angie’s Book offers hope and practical advice to get fro...

In Episode 19 Maria Millard, born and bred in Draycott talks about her life, which includes a very varied career, from sewing overalls to doing a milk round, selling lorry parts and then becoming a travel agent.  Maria also talks about the large variety of Volunteering she has done throughout her life, which most recently include being part of the NHS Volunteer Responders, as part of the Royal Vol...

In Episode 18 Lewis Coleman talks about his life as an author, supporting the Burnham-on-Sea Book festival, his own challenges, including being in recovery, and of course the state of the World today.  The Book Festival is on 19th and 20th May 2023.   Conversation with Angie & Mike is a Podcast & Vlog with interesting people from all walks of life. We discuss everything and anything, usual...

In Episode 17 Sarah talks about her life story, her love of Volunteering, giving back to her community and her plans for the future.  Conversation with Angie & Mike is a Podcast & Vlog with interesting people from all walks of life. We discuss everything and anything, usually touching on Mental Health as both Mike & Angie are Trustees of Somewhere House Somerset, a mental health counse...

In Episode #16 Angie & Mike talk to Ian Mills, we talk about his varied careers, finding his spiritual inspiration which has lead to a change in direction.   Conversation with Angie & Mike is a Podcast & Vlog with interesting people from all walks of life. We discuss everything and anything, usually touching on Mental Health as both Mike & Angie are Trustees of Somewhere House Some...

In Episode #15 Angie & Mike talk to Ben Cornish, who is a Mortgage Advisor extraordinaire. Ben talks about his life, moving to Weston-super-Mare when he was 12 and later training to become a Mortgage advisor and how this has been over the past several months with a very busy housing market, interest rate surges and global market uncertainty. Ben also talks about running his own business, manag...

In Episode #14 Angie & Mike talk to Pete Collins, who left school to join the Military and then left to join the Police. Pete is now the Force Drug Expert Lead for Avon & Somerset Police.  We talk about the War on Drugs, Drug Enforcement and Drug Policies and how they have changed over time. We also hear some of Pete’s stories, which include standing up in Crown Court, being featured on tv...

In Episode #13 Angie & Mike talk about Remote Working and how this effects businesses, call centres and getting cross when things don’t get resolved. How COVID has changed the business landscape and staffing.      Conversation with Angie & Mike is a Podcast & Vlog with interesting people from all walks of life. We discuss everything and anything, usually touching on Mental Health as bo...

In Episode #12 Angie & Mike talk to Peter Wells, founder of PolyVine, a family run and owned business based in Cheddar, which specialises in varnish type products. In this episode Peter talks about the challenges of starting a business, in the 70’s and early 80’s, when mobile phones did not exist and travel was a lot more expensive than it is today. We also talk about what it means to be an en...

In Episode #11 Angie & Mike talk to Max Dalda Muller  Max’s Biography - “According to numbers from the Office for National Statistics, one in four people experience a mental health problem in the course of a year. I used to be one of those individuals.  As a teenager, I struggled to adapt to changes in me and around me. My inability to cope with these challenges made me very anxious and, event...