Meet the Mancunian Podcast: social impact stories from Manchester

Hello dear listener. Welcome to the fifth season of the Meet the Mancunian podcast: social impact stories from Manchester. I am Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, your friendly host. It is a privilege and a pleasure for me to interview some of the most inspiring people working in Manchester's social impact sector and feature them on this podcast. My guests are leaders and worker bees associated as employees,...

Good morning. Presenting a bonus episode in Season 4 #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #lifelessons #advice #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This special bonus episode is a curation of the life lessons shared by Season 4's inspiring guests. They span the professional and the personal. One of my guests even offe...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 12 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #terminallyilladults #grantingwishes #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Susan Roughton, Founder, Purple Heart Wishes (https://www.purpleheartwishes.org/) [https://www.purpleheartwishes.org/]. Purp...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 11 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #disabledpeople #diversity #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Alex Winstanley. Managing Director, Happy Smiles Training (https://www.happysmilestraining.co.uk/) [https://www.happysmilestraining.co...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 10 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #integration #diversity #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Nidhi Sinha, Trustee, We Stand Together (https://www.westandtogether.org.uk/) [https://www.westandtogether.org.uk/], and Co-ordinator, Sa...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 9 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #healthandwellbeing #black #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Charles Kwaku-Odoi, Chief Officer, Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) (https://www.cahn.org.uk/). CAHN's vision is to eradicat...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 8 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #sustainablefashion #sustainability #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Sarah Revington, Event Co-ordinator, Stitched Up (https://stitchedup.coop/). Stitched Up is focused on inspiring action on sus...

Good morning and a very Happy New Year to you. Presenting Season 4, Episode 7 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #disabled #diversityandinclusion #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Ben Andrews, Author and Managing Director, Beyond Empower (https://benandrewsinc.com/). Ben is a...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 6 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #homelessness #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Lauren Rosegreen, Business Development Manager, Invisible Cities (https://invisible-cities.org/). Lauren is also Trustee, Greater Manchester Mayor's...

Over the year, I have met some wonderful #Mancunian guests through hosting the Meet the Mancunian #podcast – all doing some amazing work in #socialimpact or supporting the #community in #Manchester. It's been a very hard task to identify 5 lessons my podcast taught me for my #Christmasspecial. After much reflection, here are my picks. Hope they resonate with you, dear listener. I would also love t...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 5 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #finanical wellbeing #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Ruth Downs, Financial Advisor, The Platt Partnership  (https://ruthdowns.com/) Ruth is passionate about providing friendly financial advice....

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 4 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #ukraine #refugees #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Jez Myers, Co-founder, Reddish News and Chair, Spirit of Manchester Awards (https://twitter.com/jezmyers) Jezz is also passionate about creatin...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 3 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #homelessness #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Yvonne Hope, CEO, Barnabus (https://www.barnabus-manchester.org.uk/). Yvonne talks about the importance of long-term solutions like permanent housin...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 2 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #mindfulness #foresttherapy #community #manchester #mancunian Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Natalie Rossiter, therapist, mindfulness teacher and forest therapy guide (https://www.natalierossiterwellbeing.co.uk/). Nata...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 1 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #localhistory #community #manchester #mancunian Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Dr. Stephen Evans, Chair, Wythenshawe History Group (https://www.facebook.com/Wythhistory/). Dr. Stephen shares how he is passionate about...

If you are a regular or a new listener of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast, you may have noticed the vibrant creatives designed by my friend and artist friend Mahua Roy. It's become a bit of a tradition for Mahua and me to have a little conversation before a new season. I hope you enjoy this bonus episode. #community #mancunian #manchester #socialimpact You can check out Mahua Roy's work on https://...

I am Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, your friendly host. In this short bonus episode, I share my podcasting story with listeners. Learn how I get started, why I podcast and where I hope to go with the Meet the Mancunian podcast. You could also check out my new website www.meetthemancunian.co.uk to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepa-thomas-sutcliffe/messa...

Welcome to the Meet the Mancunian podcast, Season 4. I am Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, your friendly host. On the streets and nooks of Manchester, my inspiring Mancunian guests tackle their causes with grit and passion. They are leaders, worker bees, and community hosts and they share their stories to inspire you, all through this season. Season 4 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast launches on Tuesday,...

Presenting Season 3, Episode 12 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #mens #mentalhealth #thriving #community Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Mike Richard, Founder, Talk About It Mate (https://www.talkaboutitmate.co.uk/). Mike shares how he founded a peer support mental health group inspired by his o...

Presenting Season 3, Episode 11 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #accessible #diversityandinclusion Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Simon Naylor, Creative Director, 53Two (https://www.53two.com/). Simon shares how 53Two serves underrepresented communities and provides them a platform to showcase...

Presenting Season 3, Episode 10 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #sustainability #volunteering #community Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Dan Scott, Founder, The Eyewear Stylist (https://theeyewearstylist.co.uk/). Dan is passionate about sustainability and volunteering and is active in the Salfor...

Presenting Season 3, Episode 9 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester  #artfundraisers #homelessness #community Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Frank Dowd, Founder, B4BMCR (https://b4bmcr.org/). Frank uses his talent in paper mache art to host a series of community fundraisers for 4 homelessness charit...

Presenting Season 3, Episode 8 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #homelessness #community Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Harry Dwan, Fundraising and Advocacy Lead, Mustard Tree (https://mustardtree.org.uk/). Mustard Tree is a homelessness, poverty alleviation, and inequality charity in Manchester...

Presenting Season 3, Episode 7 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #localhistory #community Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Libby Edwards, Chair,  Friends of Baguley Hall (https://baguleyhall.org.uk/) as well as Heritage Co-ordinator and Vice Chair, Friends of Wythenshawe Hall (https://wythenshaweha...

Presenting Season 3, Episode 6 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #men's #mental health Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Nick Pimlott, Trustee, Mentell (https://www.mentell.org.uk/).  Nick shares how Mentell provides circles for men to talk in a safe space. He shares how important it is to look afte...