On the Couch with Biscoes

In this episode of On the Couch with Biscoes , Alison is joined by trainee solicitor Sally Allen to share her powerful and personal journey of living with an invisible disability while building a career in law. Sally opens up about being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in her early twenties after a period of serious illness and delayed diagnosis. She discusses undergoing life‑changing surgery, i...

In this episode of On the Couch with Biscoes, Alison is joined by Duke Harrison Hunter, founder of Ambassador for Change, to discuss the powerful work he’s doing to educate young people on knife crime, county lines, substance abuse, and serious youth violence. Drawing on his lived experience, including years of addiction and time spent in prison, Duke shares how he now uses his story to deliver im...

In this episode of On the Couch with Biscoes , Alison sits down with CP Robinson, Chair of Portsmouth Pride, to discuss how the organisation is evolving into a year‑round, sustainable charity supporting the LGBTQ+ community across Portsmouth. CP shares the story behind hosting UK Pride, delivering 52 events over 26 weeks, and engaging over 20,000 people, while keeping the majority of activities fr...

In this episode of On the Couch with Biscoes , Alison is joined by Sandie Davis, Partnerships Coordinator at Spark Community Space. Sandie shares how Spark has grown into a vibrant, volunteer‑powered community hub supporting people who feel isolated or disconnected and why genuine partnerships with local businesses are essential to keeping the charity thriving. They discuss how organisations can b...

In this episode of On the Couch with Biscoes , Alison is joined by colleague Adam Manning, solicitor and one of the few notaries public in the UK. Adam lifts the lid on the fascinating world of notarial work, from authenticating documents for overseas weddings to handling international property transactions and urgent business needs. He shares the unusual and rigorous training involved, including...

In this episode of On the Couch with Biscoes , Alison sits down with Mark French from One Financial Solutions to unpack what financial advisors really do, the differences between restricted, tied and whole‑of‑market advice, and how to plan effectively for the future. They explore later‑life financial planning, including care‑home funding and long‑term care annuities and discuss how legal and finan...

Welcome to On the Couch with Biscoes, your home for honest, unscripted business and community conversations brought to you by Biscoes Solicitors. We work with a huge range of local organisations, and we’ve learned so much from the people behind them, now we want you to hear their stories too. In this episode, Alison is joined by Stephanie Bellchambers, Head of Biscoes’ Family Department, for a tho...

Welcome to On the Couch with Biscoes, your home for honest, unscripted business and community conversations brought to you by Biscoes Solicitors. We work with a huge range of local organisations, and we’ve learned so much from the people behind them, now we want you to hear their stories too. In this episode, Alison is joined by two familiar Portsmouth faces: Terence from Delivered Social, and Joe...

Welcome to On the Couch with Biscoes , your home for honest, unscripted business and community conversations brought to you by Biscoes Solicitors. We work with a huge range of local organisations, and we’ve learned so much from the people behind them, now we want you to hear their stories too. In this episode, Alison sits down with Gary Spencer‑Humphrey, founder of Nova Care Consultants. Gary shar...

In this episode of On the Couch with Biscoes, we’re joined by Becki Simmons, the heart behind Sparks Community Space. Becki shares her inspiring journey, from hosting simple online coffee chats to creating one of Portsmouth’s most vibrant and impactful community hubs. We dive into her personal story, the challenges and triumphs along the way, and how Sparks has grown into a welcoming space that su...