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Gillian Rogers recorded on 18/09/2024 Gillian Rogers is a retired GP and a member of the Royal College of General Practice. She is also the Founder and CEO of Autism Arena CIC, a non-profit community interest company set up to help families of autistic children navigate health & social care, education and leisure. Gillian took medical retirement from the NHS after having a stroke 10 years ago....

CONTENT WARNING: You might not necessarily think discussions of Child Sexual Abuse would be work relevant, you would of course be wrong to think that. If you are in any doubt about listening to this episode please avoid but, I would highly recommend listening to it if you can. Debbie is a great speaker who is passionate and insightful on her discussion areas. Debbie Riley recorded on 31/10/2024 De...

Courtney Jocelyn recorded on 10/05/2024 Courtney Jocelyn is the Founder and Organiser of Leeds Indie Market. Leeds Indie Market is a pop-up market community in Leeds. They organise especially curated markets featuring artisans, hand-makers, bakers and other independent businesses in an around Leeds. They organise markets for everyone, with their indie market events hosting an eclectic mix of vendo...

Rachael Unsworth recorded on 03/12/2024 Rachael Unsworth is an urban geographer fascinated by the long-term evolution of cities, including prospects for the future. After a geography degree and PhD, Rachael became Head of Research for a firm of surveyors in London. Back in Yorkshire from the mid-1990s, Rachael was a part-time lecturer at the University of Leeds until 2013. From around 2000 Rachael...

Janine Walker recorded on 02/05/2024 Janine Walker reflects on her childhood dreams of becoming a lawyer or FBI agent, influenced by TV shows and movies like 'Ally McBeal' and a film about FBI agents. It is called FEDS and it's from 1988. Janine didn’t pursue these careers but found fulfilment in the arts, volunteering for Leeds Children's Theatre where she directs, choreographs, and leads worksho...

Lyla Asif recorded on 25/04/2024 Lyla Asif is a very outspoken 30 something year old with lots going on. She's a disability and mental health “influencer” and all views are her own. Insta @cerebralpalsywarrior91 @as.if_lyla_writes_poetry

Noah Roberts – recorded on 08/02/2024 Noah Roberts is a non-binary, Neuro-Queer disabled raconteur who uses creativity to reduce ableism. They speak publicly and write about LGBT+ issues, mental health, disability and Neurodiversity. They offer freelance consultancy to creative projects and organizations on how to make their practice more accessible and engage a diverse audience. They express thei...

Jo Myers recorded on 25/07/2024 Jo Myers is one half of the Swine That Dines and Co-owner of The Greedy Pig. This is the bio Jo sent me – She states: "In a nut shell I’m a fifty-year-old woman just going through the menopause and this is kind of "my issue" if you like. I want to talk about it so it becomes normalised for women coming after her. I'm a mother to a 20-year-old young man. Been married...

Nathan Atkinson and Kevin Mackay recorded on 14/06/2024 Nathan Atkinson and Kevin Mackay are the founders of Rethink Food. Rethink Food is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company based in Leeds. Rethink Food are working to deliver 10 million hours of education in support of improved food security. Founded by teachers in response to children arriving at school hungry, Rethink Food began its wor...

Eve Roodhouse recorded on 10/05/2024 Eve Roodhouse, shares her journey managing the city's cultural and economic landscape. Discussions range from career transitions, the impact of local government services, and the importance of networking and stakeholder management. The episode explores how Leeds has tackled significant challenges, including COVID-19 and Brexit, and the critical responses implem...

Bianca Spruit recorded on 26/07/2024 With over 20 years’ experience in the tech industry, Bianca Spruit created Sprout Coaching to support the growth of tech businesses by preparing their staff to be leaders and growing high performing, happy teams. Bianca has personally experienced the frustrations of having managers who didn’t support her to grow, and of being the manager who wasn’t sure how to...

HOMELESSNESS IN THE UK IS OUT OF CONTROL. Beanies Masato is a corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme from Leeds based Masato Jones helping to fund homeless outreach all year round. To get your beanie go to: https://www.masato.co.uk/collections/masato-beanies Masato Jones recorded on 27/08/2024 Leeds based Japanese born Masato Jones, specialises in women’s and men’s designer bespoke garmen...

Lucy Moore recorded on 21/03/2024 Lucy Moore is a coin specialist, curator, Wikimedian, unpaid carer and all-round good egg! Originally from south Lincolnshire, she's been in Leeds since 2007 when she came to study at the University. She's worked a wide-range of jobs since she was 15, starting in a chip shop to save up her fees for uni, via hog-roasting and butchery, fieldwork, care work, call-cen...

Recorded on 09/07/2024 James Varley is the Founder and CEO of Holiday Cottage Handbook – a multimedia platform dedicated to helping short-term rental investors, hosts, and property managers. Additionally, James owns and manages two short-term rental properties. He also run Varley Media – a communications agency that works with clients across the globe. Previously, James worked in the media, includ...

Recorded on 07/05/2024 Phil Heath has been a member and twice Distinguished Toastmaster with Toastmasters International for over 20 years and is a former member of the Professional Speaking Association for over 10 years. Before Phil became a professional speaker, he was a trainer and sales consultant for several companies. He now coaches organisations and individuals in the art of presentations wi...

Gary King recorded on 03/05/2024 Gary King helps business owners to have the freedom to choose where, when and how they work. After 25 years in high-growth businesses delivering results at a senior level, Gary knew he could use his skills to help SMEs. A straight-talking, no-nonsense Yorkshire man, he now helps ambitious business owners create more time, more money and more choice with a range of...

Jodie Hill recorded on 08/07/24 Jodie Hill is Founder and Managing Partner, Thrive Law. A neurodivergent solicitor, consultant, qualified coach and trainer, author and campaigner. Jodie is passionate about employment law, mental health and wellbeing and neurodiversity. A qualified barrister initially called to the Bar by The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in 2010, Jodie then cross-qualifie...

Nick Smith recorded on 19/04/2024 Nick Smith is the Group Managing Director of Reward Funding - The original alternative finance provider. Established in 2010, Reward Funding was launched to fill the fast-growing void left by traditional funding, building an alternative solution from the ground up. To date, Reward has supported 2,000+ property investors and businesses and provided over £1bn i...

Recorded on 19/04/2024 Alina Manaila is 27 years old. Born in Romania and raised in the south of Spain (Almeria) Alina moved to the UK after turning 19. Living down south (London) for few months then moving to Leeds, Alina has been here ever since. Alina started working as a care assistant when she arrived in the UK and has worked her way up through the sector from there. She is currently working...

Recorded on 04/04/2024 Alex Webb’s job is to drive footfall to the estates he manages in Leeds and Manchester and increase dwell time, Alex’s focus is on raising brand awareness and fostering an engaged community among office, residential, and local stakeholders. Alex aims to achieve this through an authentic program of activities in collaboration with partners who share his company Form Property’...

Claire Turner recorded 14/05/2024 Claire is the Chief Executive of Carers Leeds. She has over 20 years’ experience in the voluntary sector in a career which has spanned research, policy and service delivery. Claire's previous roles include Director of Evidence at The Centre for Ageing Better and Head of Research and Policy at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Prior to this Claire was a Senior Associ...

Danielle Heward – recorded on 09/05/2024 Danielle Heward is the owner of Optimo, an operations consultancy dedicated to having a positive impact on people and the planet. Disheartened by the damage done by mainstream business, she set about creating a company that would promote positive change by elevating those organisations making a genuine difference in the world and has been growing the Optimo...

Mark Warner – recorded on 15/02/24 Mark Warner runs Plate 2 Plate Compost. Plate 2 Plate Compost is a small Leeds based business, employing people with learning difficulties, supporting the community of Leeds and producing a quality general purpose compost that is 100% organic matter, peat and chemical free! The two parts to his work are: 1) Waste food collection service from homes and businesses...

Vickie Rogerson recorded on 21/05/2024 Vickie Rogerson is a seasoned PR communication specialist with more than 20 years of senior level comms experience working with some of the UK’s biggest food and drink brands. She has been on both sides of the fence by working in a range of industry-leading PR and advertising agencies as well as seven years as Head of Food & BWS PR in-house at Asda. She f...

Sophie Seddon recorded on 03/05/2024 Sophie, of Sophie Seddon PR, is not just a communications specialist. She is a storyteller on a mission to help guide brands towards their confident spotlight. With a background in journalism - National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) qualified - and a seasoned communications officer for West Yorkshire Police, Sophie’s journey has been defined by...