Island Influencers

My guest today on the Island Influencers podcast is Paul Hotchkiss. Paul is managing director of Hotchkiss Associates and is one of the founders of the Manx Solidarity Fund. Born of Manx parents, Paul is a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Adviser, Chartered Director, and also a Trust and Estates Practitioner. Throughout this episode, there are valuable lessons and stories that you can apply to...

Welcome to the latest episode of Island Influencers, where experienced professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders based on the Isle of Man are invited to share their stories with us. I'm joined today by Dr Fenella Bazin . Fenella has pioneered academic research into Manx music as director of postgraduate studies at the Centre for Manx Studies. Her doctoral thesis on Manx music up to 1896 o...

Today I'm joined by Dr Richard Arning , Vice President of Business Development, and Director of Satellite Leasing Limited, part of SES, which is one of the world's leading satellite owners and operators. I was curious to learn what brings a rocket scientist to the Isle of Man, but also to find out more about Richard's various roles here. Richard works as a business angel, is co-founder of IsleofMe...

My guest on Island Influencers today is Martin Sewell . Martin is a Henley Management College and Templeton College, Oxford graduate. He's also a Freeman of the City of London. He's a proven high achiever at all levels, having worked across the public, private and third sectors. Martin has completed a number of worldwide assignments, visiting more than 30 countries in 15 years. He's a former marke...

In episode four of Island Influencers, I speak to Ravina Talbot . Ravina came to the Island in 1975, initially for two years, but ended up staying for 45 years (and counting!). She's well-known in the online community and has worked in the private, public, and third sector; tourism, hospitality, management, charities, churches, you name it! In 2012, Ravina founded the Island's branch of the Univer...

In episode three of Island Influencers, I talk to Rebecca George , Chief Executive Officer of the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce. Rebecca has been a beacon of light for many island business owners during this recent Coronavirus Pandemic by providing outstanding leadership and communication throughout. Becks is a born and bred Londoner. After a year of travelling the world with her husband, they d...

I'm delighted to introduce as my guest on episode two of Island Influencers, Beach Buddies Isle of Man hero, Bill Dale . Is there anything this guy can't do? If there's anyone who epitomizes where success comes from, it's Bill, who started Beach Buddies alone for years before the real scaling effect got traction. From one individual, and of course his dogs, in 2007, to now having over 20% of the p...

I'm delighted to launch our new audio podcast series, Island Influencers, with a conversation with my first guest, Bob Jeavons . Bob is a well-known businessman on the Isle of Man. Until recently, the owner and chairman of Tynwald Mills , Bob joins me for this episode to discuss his vast experience and the great work he is doing as a leading light of the Island's business community. Bob is foundin...

Welcome to Island Influencers, our brand new audio podcast from Thornton Chartered Financial Planners. This podcast is all about telling the stories of successful business owners, experienced professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders based or with influence in the Isle of Man. Our aim with this show is to highlight these people and their businesses and what good they're doing in our commu...