The Suffolk Pod Show

Being ‘you’ in business is tough! Being ‘you’ and being a huge success in business is a phenomenal achievement and that’s exactly how Bridget McIntyre worked her way up to being the former CEO of Sun Alliance. Bridget has just completed her term as The High Sheriff of Suffolk and now runs her own interconnected companies – Dream-On, Blossom Charity and Alitus. In this podcast episode Bridget talks...

This lively podcast episode will fill you with inspiration and admiration as we interview five special guests who talk about their lives and their flourishing Suffolk businesses. Clair Bryant – Founder of The Handy Marketing Company and winner of Best SME Marketing Company for East Anglia 2021. Clair shares her world with us – she’s vibrant, fun and an all-round marketing expert. Listen to Clair t...

Graham Ellis played rugby for Scotland and is now the Principal of leading independent school - Brookes UK.   In this podcast episode Graham talks about his love of rugby from a young boy. He attended one of Scotland’s most prestigious independent schools, Hawick, where he jokes that you were given two choices on arrival – horses or rugby! He took rugby!  He was taught by the late great Bill McCla...

Fascinating episode with Nick, who talks about the phenomenal work that the National Trust do up and down the Suffolk coastline, as well revealing some hugely interesting facts about the filming of ‘The Dig’ , at Sutton Hoo and what really happened on discovering the Anglo Saxo burial grounds. He also talks about  the incredible experience of visiting the site today. He also shines a clearer light...

Georgia Watson was pulling books off a shelf from the moment she could stand!  Georgia has an extraordinary work ethic and such a positive outlook on life - this episode will uplift you and put a skip into your step!  Georgia grew up on the family farm in Suffolk, and talks about her earlier life, her aspirations as a young girl, and also the influence her grandmother had on her, who as a fashion...

West Indies International Cricketer, John Maynard, talks about his cricketing career, playing for the West Indies and the Leeward Islands, alongside cricketing legends - Curtly Ambrose, Richie Richardson and Sir Viv Richards .   Growing up on the beautiful Caribbean Island of Nevis, part of the Leeward Islands, John talks about his earlier years playing cricket in the 80s and early 90s  – and how...

Maison Bleue, in Bury St Edmunds, is one of Britain’s top French fine dining restaurants. It’s skillfully and lovingly run by husband and wife team – Pascal and Karine Canevet.  In this podcast episode we talk to Karine, who has just won the Michelin Guide Award for Sommelier of the Year 2021. Karine tells us how Pascal and she first met, fell in love, and chased the dream. Now, as owners of Maiso...

Sophie Weller and Bethany Wright are sisters, international ballet stars , intrepid entrepreneurs and have recently founded their latest enterprise together – N&S Lifestyle . Sophie and Bethany grew up in the world of ballet and musical theatre. Sophie attended world-renowned Elmhurst Ballet School and Bethany attended The Hammond, where they both successfully completed their ballet and contem...

Sam Hanks grew up in a family of ecologists and has always been at one with nature. As a current Farmland Wildlife Adviser for The Suffolk Wildlife Trust – Sam’s work is critical for the eco-balance of wildlife. Sam talks about The Wildlife Trust and the many layers to the trust today, compared to its small beginnings back in the early 60’s when a group of volunteers got together with the understa...

Six inspiring stories from six great guests talking about life, change and recent business success! Georgina Little – Suffolk Brand Photographer Georgina talks about her lifelong love for photography and how, whilst living in Kenya, she began to take it more seriously. When the pandemic hit in March 2020, Georgina took a long hard look at what she did, and quite literally ‘pivoted’ her business to...

Rugby fans and experts worldwide – this podcast episode is for you! We talk to Nick Wakley – Former Welsh International and currently Head Coach at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club. Nick talks about his life and career and gives a very lively account of playing with (and against) some of the best rugby players in the world.    Nick played for Wales in both the Sevens and Fifteens and shares his thou...

You’ll love this podcast episode if you like rock music and electronica, and going to see bands play live, as well as great music videos of the 80s and 90s with bands like The  Cult, Cranberries, Guns and Roses, Aerosmith, Twisted Sister and many more. Welcome Dax – lead singer and guitarist of Suffolk band Super Jelly.  Dax Callner and his wife moved from New York to live in Bury St Edmunds in la...

Inspiration and motivation starts right here! Please note that you may want to pick up a pair trainers and run after listening to this episode. Kelly talks to us about the amazing sport of Ultra Trail Running - running races across trails and tracks of 30 miles upwards - and in some cases up to 100 miles! Kelly grow up in the country with her family and spent most of her time outdoors with her bro...

Mike grew up by the sea through the late 60s and 70s, and as he puts it, has salt water in his blood. He talks about life in Felixstowe Ferry, a fishing village just north of Felixstowe, as boy and present day.   Mike spent his earlier career in farm management and eventually stepped back with enthusiasm to his roots and is now a fisherman, consultant, supplier, seafood chef and runs a blog ‘A Pas...

Reconnecting with Normality after the pandemic Piers talks about how difficult it is for some of us to 'reconnect with normality' during the final phases of lockdown. He talks about the importance of balancing life back to where it was pre-pandemic and gives us advice on how to mentally tackle the next few months. Piers talks about the vaccine and phobias of being injected as well as lea...

Jason opens up the fascinating world of the racing industry and tells all sorts of interesting stories about Tattersalls - From Charles II keeping his horses at Tattersalls, right through to  the importance of being the world's oldest race horse auctioneers. Show notes: Jason Singh has been with Tattersalls for 20 years. Originally from Australia, Jason moved to England and found himself glan...

Errol McKellar (MBE) is one of the most inspiring men you’ll ever meet – so prepare yourself for some great stories, some hard facts and some very open conversation. Errol was a budding footballer with dreams of playing for England, and although he didn’t become an international football player himself – he coached dozens of kids who did, including David Beckham , Sol Campbell and Ashley Cole . Er...

Episode 18: JUSTIN SHARP, Founder and Chef of Pea Porridge Bistro in Bury St Edmunds. Justin is one of Suffolk’s top chefs, a champion of quality local food and wine production, and an advocate of the ‘nose to tail’ dining experience.   Pea Porridge in Bury St Edmunds opened in 2008 and is owned and run by Justin and his wife, Jurga. Justin starts this episode talking about their journey to arrivi...

Welcome to The Christmas Suffolk Pod Show Part Five. This special episode is dedicated to the Stonham Barns Park Christmas Craft Market and Live Music Event on 5 and 6 December 2020. Guest stars in order of appearance: David Sandpearl – Event Organiser for Stonham Barns Park Christmas Craft Market and Live Music event. David tells us all the latest information for the weekend as well as the specia...

PETE ROWE introduces us to The Snow Queen - this year's Rock n' Roll Pantomime at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich, Suffolk. The Pantomime  will be performed live in the auditorium (as it has always before) and now available live to stream into homes around the globe. A truly international show! Listen to Pete talking about the story of The Snow Queen, the characters, how you can watch...

Welcome to The Christmas Suffolk Pod Show – Part 4 Special Guests include Little White Box, Thurston Butchers, Posy, Busy Bees Cosmetics and Rising High Balloons Show Notes: In order of appearance: Rebecca is an award-wining interior designer and owns Little White Box – a stunning home shop in Lavenham. Rebecca talks about some of the amazing work she has done around the world as well as her beaut...

Welcome to The Christmas Suffolk Pod Show – Part 3,  special guests include :  From Suffolk With Love, Timothy Paul Cars, Stonham Barns Park, Hedgehog Plants and Wild Play Ltd. Vicki Harris owns From Suffolk With Love and has created a truly planet-loving gift box experience for her customers – hear about her Winter Bliss Box and The Cosy Box – perfect for a little Christmas indulgence with a cons...

Welcome to The Christmas Suffolk Pod Show. Part 2 Special Guests include  The House in Town, Ollie Rush Golf, SUP Den, East Coast Hampers and The Flower Hut Florist John Manning owns and manages ‘The House in Town’ – a unique and contemporary décor shop based in Ipswich. John tells us about his passion for colour and wall art, especially his bespoke printed frames and stand-out wall clocks – super...

Welcome to The Christmas Suffolk Pod Show. Part 1 Special Guests include Wyken Vineyards, The Woolpatch, The Suffolk Hamper Company, The Master Herbalist and Turnbull Turkeys. Show Notes: In order of appearance: Sam Carlisle who runs Wyken Vineyards with his family talks to us about their extraordinary award winning wines they grow and sell, as well as their new eatery and take-away – The Moonshin...

Piers Day, is a therapist, international life coach and mentor. Piers is a registered clinical hypnotherapist as well as a Neuro Linguistic specialist and helps people through all sorts of problems including depression, anxiety, addiction and fear. Piers joins us to lift the lid off hypnotherapy and to talk about how he works with adults and children. http://www.suffolkhypnotherapy.co.uk/ Show Not...