Looks Like We Made It

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Looks Like We Made It , I’m joined by Beth Hutton , who shares the story behind her journey from performing arts into running her own social media management business . Beth speaks openly about the life experiences that shaped her — including going through a kidney transplant , and the impact it had on her health, perspective, and direction. She also shares the...

Send us Fan Mail Motherhood changes everything — your body, your brain, your time, your confidence… and yet you’re still expected to keep showing up, running a business, and posting online like nothing’s happened. In this episode of Looks Like We Made It , we’re joined by Charlotte Price from RunFree PR for an honest conversation about balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship. Together, we get i...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when the world goes quiet — and people still need comfort, connection, and something to hold onto? In this powerful episode of Looks Like We Made It , I’m joined by Steven Udale : performer, wedding and funeral celebrant, and children’s book author — often nicknamed “the best voice in the North East.” During lockdown, Steven began reading children’s bedtime stories...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Issy is joined by Kathryn Wharton, an expert marketer in the world of corporate and tech.  We've got oodles of interesting tidbits in here, particularly if you want to hear about Kathryn's fascinating journey from archaeology to technology!

Send us Fan Mail AI is everywhere right now — and for a lot of business owners, it’s starting to feel more overwhelming than exciting. In this episode, Chris sits down with Kane Mitchell from Mitchell Digital to cut through the noise and talk about what stress-free AI adoption actually looks like in the real world. Kane isn’t interested in gimmicks or “tech for tech’s sake”. He’s spent the last 10...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'm joined by Laura Gillespie from Gillespie Recruitment for a conversation that feels more important than ever: the power of kindness in business. Laura has built her career around people; whether that's helping someone find the right role, supporting businesses to hire well, or simply making introductions that open doors. We talk about what kindness lo...

Send us Fan Mail This is a special episode Issy and Chris did with our good friend and business partner John, in collaboration with the North East BIC at their Growth Lab in February.  This was a mission to get as many people on the pod as we could, with 45 GUESTS in the short time window we had! If you hear yourself, or someone you know, let us know! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Henry Malton for a timely conversation about the future of business and the growing role of AI. Henry shares his journey from launching an online grocery delivery service at a young age to building a business focused on AI automation, helping companies improve efficiency, strengthen customer service, and create new opportunities for growth. We talk a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Terry South for a fascinating conversation about the real power of communication — and how the ability to connect, understand, and adapt can shape an entire career. Drawing on his extraordinary journey from military service into global construction and infrastructure projects, Terry shares why communication is so much more than simply exchanging info...

Send us Fan Mail What if the real competitive advantage in business and marketing isn’t louder content, smarter funnels, or more automation… but emotional intelligence ? In Season 8, Episode 3, we’re joined by Gary Hosey , emotional intelligence expert and coach, who’s spent 25+ years helping leaders, managers, and teams build self-awareness and stronger behaviours — professionally and personally....

Send us Fan Mail In a world of endless scrolling, trending sounds, and “post 3 times a day” pressure, it’s easy to feel like you’re losing the content game before you’ve even started. In this episode, Issy and Chris sit down to talk about the power of long-form content — and why podcasting is still one of the smartest ways to build trust, authority, and a content engine that doesn’t burn you out....

Send us Fan Mail Season 8 kicks off with a big milestone: our very first episode recorded in the fully finished Howell Studios. We’re joined by Robert Little - entrepreneur, coach, and podcast host - for an honest, energising conversation about building a business with ADHD. Robert shares what it’s really like growing up in the whirlwind, riding the highs, hitting rock bottom, and rebuilding with...

Send us Fan Mail Think all e-learning is created equal? Think again. In this insightful episode, we sit down with Jon Hocker from The E-Learning Group to explore why e-learning has become essential in today's world—and why quality makes all the difference between students who thrive and those who tune out. What You'll Discover: • Why e-learning is more important now than ever before • Th...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to build a successful spiritual business, launch a major event solo, and land on reality TV? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Mart Tweedy—founder of Canny Crystals, creator of Mani-Fest, podcast host, and recent star of Channel Four's The Inheritance—to explore his incredible journey into the world of spirituality and entrepreneurship. What You&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why some people can visualise ideas so vividly they feel real? In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Ann English, visual strategist, TEDx speaker, and author, to explore hyperphantasia—an extraordinary ability to create ultra-vivid mental imagery—and how it's shaped her career and revolutionary Ideasbook system. What You'll Discover: • What hyperpha...

Send us Fan Mail Think self-employment follows a straight path? Think again. In this honest and empowering episode, we sit down with Hayley Ramm, business mentor and founder of The Efficient Elephant, to explore the reality of the self-employment journey and why embracing the 'squiggly line' is the key to long-term success. What You'll Discover: • Why the self-employment path is rar...

Send us Fan Mail The Future of Digital Marketing: What's Next? | Featuring Kennedy from Email Marketing Heroes Ready to future-proof your marketing strategy and stay ahead of the competition? In this forward-thinking episode, we sit down with Kennedy, marketing expert and founder of Email Marketing Heroes, to explore the rapidly evolving world of digital marketing and what it means for your b...

Send us Fan Mail Hello lovely listeners and welcome back to Looks Like We Made It! In this inspiring episode, Issy is joined by the incredible Aoife Forbes from Forbes Finishings to tackle a question that resonates with so many of us: "How do I authentically reinvent myself?" Aoife's story is absolutely fascinating - she made the bold leap from a successful career in PR to running h...

Send us Fan Mail How Do I Use AI in Your Business? | Featuring John Forth from Is This You? Ready to unlock the power of AI for your business but don't know where to start? In this game-changing episode, we sit down with John Forth, AI expert and founder of Is This You?, to demystify artificial intelligence and show you exactly how to implement it in your business today. What You'll Disc...

Send us Fan Mail Hello lovely listeners and welcome back to Looks Like We Made It! In this episode, Issy tackles one of the most common struggles facing business owners today: "How do I show up on social media consistently?" Joined by the brilliant Sue Thompson from Catch Design Management, we dive deep into practical strategies for maintaining a regular social media presence without bur...

Send us Fan Mail Hello lovely listeners and welcome back to Looks Like We Made It! We're absolutely thrilled to kick off Season 7 with a brilliant guest who's here to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing creative entrepreneurs and business owners today. Issy and Chris are joined by Laurie Stirling, exit strategist and business growth expert, to answer the burning question: "H...

Send us Fan Mail Hello lovely listeners and welcome to the latest episode of Looks Like We Made It! Issy and Chris are joined by Barrie McDermid from The Punctuation Show, talking all about the power of media in education, and how the system deserves a bit of an overhaul. So, if you want to see what we look like when we're talking in your ears, head to our YouTube @howellmediauk to give our p...

Send us Fan Mail Hello listeners! An episode on a Friday?! That's right - this is a new pilot episode of a podcast called Bald in Business - all about, you guessed it, business leaders who happen to be bald! This episode features previous guests John Forth, Paul Lancaster and Phil Gray, as well as the familiar dulcet tones of our very own Chris from Looks Like We Made It. Let us know what you...

Send us Fan Mail Hello lovely listeners and welcome to the latest episode of Looks Like We Made It! Issy and Chris are joined by Nic Redman, an incredible vocal coach, podcaster and author, helping more people get better behind the mic. So, if you want to see what we look like when we're talking in your ears, head to our YouTube @howellmediauk to give our previous episodes a watch.  You can f...

Send us Fan Mail Hello lovely listeners and welcome to the latest episode of Looks Like We Made It! Issy and Chris are joined by John Forth from Is This You?, an expert in business mindset, confidence and balance for CEOs and business owners. So, if you want to see what we look like when we're talking in your ears, head to our YouTube @howellmediauk to give our previous episodes a watch.  You...