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This Is The North Ep 41. Childcare: What Happens When the System Designed to Support Families Works Against Them?Welcome to 'This Is The North' Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by the Society Matters Foundation and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.109 children are pulled into poverty every single day by the two-child benefit cap. That's three primary school classes. Daily. In November's Autumn Budget, that policy was scrapped, lifting 350,000 children out of...

2025-12-0840 min

Peace is a Choice Cultivate More Peace in Your Life with Alison DunnWhat does it take to lead with purpose and create real social change?In this episode of the Peace is a Choice podcast, Natasha Wallace is joined by Alison Dunn, CEO of the Society Matters Group at Citizens Advice Gateshead.Alison shares her inspiring journey from training in law to dedicating her career to social justice, driven by a deep sense of inequality and a desire to make systems fairer for everyone.Together, they explore the power of mindset, the importance of community involvement, and why many of the inequities people face are...

2025-12-0348 min

This Is The North Ep. 40 The Nightly Miracle: Ray Laidlaw on Lindisfarne and Sunday for SammyWelcome to 'This Is The North' Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by the Society Matters Foundation and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison sits down with Ray Laidlaw, founding drummer of Lindisfarne, the band whose songs became anthems of the Northeast. In 1971, their album Fog on the Tyne became the...

2025-11-3033 min

The Retail Tea Break Inside Amazon: What Amazon.ie Reveals About Retail’s FutureIn the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, Melissa is joined by Alison Dunn, Country Manager for Amazon Ireland. This is a fast-paced conversation about her career across retail and the impact Amazon.ie is having on Ireland’s e-commerce landscape. From the Irish launch in March 2025 to rural delivery, support for local sellers and the trends reshaping how we shop, Alison offers a clear view of where Irish retail is heading next.Key Discussion TopicsWhat went into launching Amazon.ie and why it matters for Irish customersIreland’s shifting shopping habits and their...

2025-11-2726 min

This Is The North Ep. 39 Empty Boxes: How One Woman in Gateshead Built a Lifeline for ThousandsWelcome to 'This Is The North' Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by the Society Matters Foundation and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison sits down with Juliet Sanders, founder and CEO of Feeding Families, a charity born from a single act of kindness in 2016 that has grown into a regional...

2025-11-2349 min

This Is The North Ep 38. Jimmy's Jobs of the Future: Where Are All These New Jobs Coming From?Welcome to the 'This Is The North' Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by the Society Matters Foundation and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison sits down with Jimmy McLaughlin OBE on the fifth anniversary of his podcast 'Jimmy's Jobs of the Future' - a show that went from stay-at-home dad...

2025-11-0245 min

This Is The North Ep 37. Sir Andy Street: The Evolution of DevolutionWelcome to the 'This Is The North' Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by the Society Matters Foundation and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison sits down with Sir Andy Street, a Conservative who spent seven years proving something Westminster insists is impossible: that cross-party collaboration actually works. Street never had...

2025-10-2037 min

The Sheet with Jeff Marek The Kraken, Cooley, and the Sabres ft. Alison Lukan & David PagnottaThe Sheet rolls on with a jam-packed Friday edition! Jeff Marek opens the show reflecting on Jaromir Jagr’s unbelievable 38th professional season and his enduring legacy — the player who refuses to stop playing. Then, Seattle Kraken analyst Alison Lukan joins to break down the Kraken’s strong start under new head coach Lane Lambert, early standouts like Joey Daccord and Vince Dunn, the future of Berkly Catton, and how Seattle is quietly building into a Western Conference contender. Later, Jeff is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period to go deep on the latest insider buzz around the le...

2025-10-171h 08

The Book Cover ALISON McGAULEY - Kenzie's Little TreeAlison McGauley was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and attended both Sir James Dunn C. & V.S. and the Sault Collegiate Institute. After earning a BAH in Psychology from the University of Guelph and a BEd from Western University, Alison began her teaching career in 2005. She earned her reading specialist certification and is currently a special education resource teacher.“As an elementary teacher and children’s author, I work to inspire a love for books. My passion is creating stories with big heart for little readers. I aim to write entertaining and empowering books that...

2025-10-1633 min

This Is The North Ep 36. Laurie‘s ThemeWelcome to the 'This Is The North' Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by the Society Matters Foundation and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison speaks with Dr. Mark Deeks — a North East musician whose work spans atmospheric doom metal, community choirs, and wellbeing retreats. Mark shares his personal journey through loss...

2025-09-2831 min

The Legal Spectrum Podcast Is a four-day workweek too good to be true?Is a four-day workweek too good to be true? In this month's episode, Alison Dunn, CEO of the Society Matters Group at Citizens Advice Gateshead, joins Samantha Pritchard and Jill Donabie to discuss the four-day workweek, debunking the myths about how this can function within a charity. After initial scepticism about this new work pattern, Alison watched 'Redefining Productivity: The 4-Day Workweek' and felt inspired to participate in a pilot program for the four-day work week. She explains how it has affected Citizens Advice Gateshead and its employees, ensuring they have time to de...

2025-09-1826 min

This Is The North Ep 35. Ad Gefrin: Spirit of BelongingWelcome to the 'This Is The North' Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by the Society Matters Foundation and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison speaks with Eileen Ferguson, co-founder of Ad Gefrin, Northumberland's first whiskey distillery, who turned a derelict family transport depot into a £4million+ cultural destination that employs 60 p...

2025-09-0726 min

This Is The North Ep 34. The Lighthouse Project: Could This Really Be For Us?Welcome to 'This Is The North' Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison speaks with Mark Squires, a business leader and philanthropist who became a trustee after witnessing young people "flooding" into a mid-Victorian building because "they've got nowhere...

2025-08-2430 min

Mambition #79 - From 'Be a Secretary and Get Married' to Award-Winning CEO: The Power of Proving Them Wrong - Alison DunnAt 16 with no qualifications, someone told Alison Dunn to "be a secretary and get married." That comment lit a fire that turned her into an award-winning CEO leading 230+ employees and transforming communities across the North East.Alison's journey from secretary to lawyer to CEO is raw fuel for anyone refusing to shrink their ambitions. She gets brutally honest about the 15 years she spent adopting "male characteristics" to climb the legal ladder - and the moment she decided authenticity mattered more than playing someone else's game.The real turning point? Becoming grandmother to an...

2025-08-161h 02

This Is The North Ep 33. Not Yet Disabled: Confronting the Stories We Tell OurselvesWelcome to the This Is The North podcast, your source of transformative conversations - an intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by the Society Matters Foundation and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison speaks with Calum Grevers, a disability consultant, campaigner, and speaker who has built a remarkable advocacy career challenging how disabled people are seen, heard, and va...

2025-08-1036 min

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Trump Blames Democrats for "Fake" Epstein Scandal, Claims They Planted His Name in the Files | Sam Rockwell, Alison Brie, Drew Dunn | Tuesday, July 29Jimmy addresses the latest news, like JD Vance saying Trump "has nothing to hide" in the Epstein case, before speaking with Sam Rockwell and Alison Brie and welcoming comedian Drew Dunn for stand-up.

2025-07-2934 min

This Is The North Ep. 32. The North Remembers: Why Alienation Still Fuels the FireWelcome to the This Is The North podcast, your source of transformative conversations — an intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by the Society Matters Foundation and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison speaks with Mark Ferguson, Member of Parliament for Gateshead Central and Whickham. A proud son of Gateshead, Mark brings a fresh, grounded, and passionate voice to Parlia...

2025-07-0636 min

About Small Business About Small Business Season 3, Episode 6 - Alison Dunn, Society Matters Group CICIn this powerful episode of About Small Business, we speak with Alison Dunn, CEO of Society Matters Group CIC, a social enterprise based in the North East of England.We explore:The shocking statistics around life expectancy, poverty, and social inequality in the UKHow Alison transitioned from a successful corporate career to leading a mission-driven organisation*The role of business in creating long-term social change*What aspiring social entrepreneurs can do to make an impactWith decades of experience and a passion for tackling social injustice, Alison shares real-world insights on how policy, poverty, and purpose intersect—and why now, mo...

2025-07-0348 min

Circulating Ideas 288: Weird Sad and Silent by Alison McGhee – Summer Reading Spectacular Continuing the 2025 Summer Reading Spectacular, Steve chats with Alison McGhee, author of Weird Sad and Silent, about her childhood experiences with libraries, themes like childhood trauma, resilience, and the importance of being seen, and the real life inspiration for the librarian character in the book! And in The Circ Desk segment, Rebecca Vnuk from Library Reads and Lindsey Dunn from NoveList offer reading recommendations related to Alison’s book. Read the transcript! In this touching novel by the acclaimed author of Telephone of the Tree, an intriguing new boy at school helps Daisy cope with both...

2025-06-1700 min

This Is The North Ep 31. The Golden Triangle: Why Britain Drives Its Brightest Minds SouthWelcome to 'This Is The North' Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison speaks with Professor Mike Waring, Chair of Medicinal Chemistry, and Professor Akane Kawamura, a Professor of Chemical Biology at Newcastle University. What starts as a conversation...

2025-06-1525 min

This Is The North Ep 30. What Does 'Good Growth' Really Mean?Welcome to This Is The North Podcast, your source of transformative conversations—an intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor, this podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this compelling episode, Alison engages with Praful Nargund—entrepreneur, campaigner, and founder of The Good Growth Foundation. Together, they challenge conventional economic wisdom and explore a vision where good growth...

2025-05-1848 min $Event Marketer\'s Toolbox$

Event Marketer's Toolbox EMT #20 with Alison French - Don't Just Show Up: Turning Trade Shows into Revenue EnginesIn this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Brendon Hamlin sit down with Alison French, founder of JoinLTO.com, to unpack how event marketers can ditch reactive booth tactics and instead walk into trade shows with a plan that drives actual revenue.Most brands show up hoping for the best. Alison shows up with a system—and helps her clients walk out with booked meetings and pipeline to prove it. From building pre-show prospect lists to post-show CRM automation, this conversation brea...

2025-05-1545 min $\'Fear Less, Do More\'$

'Fear Less, Do More'Alison Dunn on How a Four-Day Work Week Improved Retention at Citizens Advice (S5:E2)In this brand new episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter is joined by Alison Dunn, CEO of the Society Matters Group (which incorporates Citizens Advice Gateshead), for a thought provoking conversation on the future of work and leadership. Alison shares her insights on the evolving working landscape, and reflects on her journey from a legal career to her current CEO role. Alison’s unwavering dedication to equity, personal development, and creating opportunities for systemic change shines through as she continues to champion for positive transformation.Highlights includ...

2025-05-0846 min

This Is The North Ep 29. Beyond the Medicine Cabinet: Reimagining HealthWelcome to 'This Is The North' Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this revealing episode, Alison explores how a pioneering Newcastle-based initiative is transforming healthcare by looking beyond traditional medicine to address the social factors that truly determine our wellbeing, with...

2025-05-0435 min

This Is The North Ep 28. Ultra Processed People: The Commercial Determinants of HealthWelcome to 'This Is The North' Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this thought-provoking episode, Alison explores the complex ways big business influences our health with three distinguished experts:Professor Mark Petticrew from the London School of...

2025-04-0657 min

HR Hacks & Halos Bridging the Inequality Gap: Exploring the Impact of Devolution on Local Governance with Alison DunnIn this episode, Jivan is joined by Alison Dunn, a prominent social activist and leader of the Society Matters Group which incorporates Citizens Advice Gateshead, to explore the North/South inequality that exists in the UK and the potential impact of devolution. Alison’s journey with Citizens Advice Gateshead began in 2007 when she joined as Service Delivery Manager. By 2012, she was appointed Chief Executive Officer, spearheading the charity’s growth from a £1.4m turnover to over £4m. Under her leadership, the organisation has become a national and local leader in delivering free, impartial advice, information, and advocacy service...

2025-03-1050 min

This Is The North Ep. 27 From Business to Politics: A Conversation with Lord Richard HarringtonWelcome to 'This Is The North' Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison speaks with Lord Richard Harrington, a distinguished British businessman and politician who was ennobled in 2022 after a successful career spanning four decades. From humble beginnings as...

2025-03-0936 min

O Lala! (In RVA)Sun & Fun ☀️ (Interview With Alison From Malibu Tans RVA) | S3 #3Welcome back to another lively episode of O Lala! (in RVA). This week, we’re diving into all things spring break beauty with special guest Alison Clary, a licensed esthetician and owner of Malibu Tans. She shares her top three spring break beauty essentials, including a must-have sunscreen hack you might not know about! 🌞✨But that’s not all—Big Daddy spills the tea on the Carytown Burgers & Fries scandal, where a shocking turn of events led to arson allegations and a courtroom drama. Plus, we discuss the highly anticipated new Richmond amphitheater, set to bring some big-name ar...

2025-02-251h 02

This Is The North Ep 26. Breaking Free from Good Girl Conditioning: A Conversation with Michelle MinnikinWelcome to 'This is The North' podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this compelling episode, I speak with Michelle Minnikin, psychologist and author of 'Good Girl Deprogramming', about the systemic conditioning affecting women in modern society. Michelle brings both professional expertise...

2025-02-2436 min

Daily Politics from the New Statesman Why Britain isn't working - with Alison McGovern, Minister of State for EmploymentThe number of working age people out of work in Britain 2010 was around 9 million. In 2025? Around 9 million. But why is worklessness in Britain now deemed a crisis, and what can the government do to fix this?Will Dunn, the New Statesman's business editor, is joined by Alison McGovern, Minister of State for Employment.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-02-2129 min

Beyond Rockets Episode 235: Free 2 Teach with Alison KlingWhat if a simple box of Kleenex or a stack of Expo markers could change a classroom? 🏫✏️ In this episode, Alison Kling, CEO of Free 2 Teach, shares how this incredible organization is equipping educators with the supplies they need—completely free of charge. From giving away 32,000 books last year to fostering a culture of joy and hospitality, Free 2 Teach is bridging the gap between teachers and the resources they deserve. Tune in to hear how teacher-driven initiatives are shaping classrooms, easing burdens, and making public education stronger. https://free2teach.orgSponsorYell...

2025-02-1845 min

This Is The North Ep 25. Feeding Hope: From Food Insecurity to Systemic Change with Professor Greta Defeyter OBEWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this powerful episode, Alison speaks with Professor Greta Defeyter OBE, Director of the Healthy Living Lab at Northumbria University, about the devastating impact of food insecurity. With one in five...

2025-01-0945 min $Let\'s talk Marketplace$

Let's talk Marketplace LTM 92: Zalando takes over About You! What happens now?The news was like a shockwave: Zalando is buying About You. A week later, it's time to take a closer look at what the takeover means for the market, retailers and brands. Valerie and Ingrid have brought Stefan Wenzel, an experienced fashion and marketplace expert, into the podcast for this.Together they shed light on how the step is to be evaluated from Otto's point of view, what impact the merger of the number one and two has on fashion retail and whether it helps to compete against Shein (spoiler: rather not). ...

2024-12-1948 min

This Is The North Ep 24. Business, Legacy, and Innovation: A Conversation with Charlie HoultWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this compelling episode, Alison delves into the heart of Northern entrepreneurship with Charlie Hoult, a visionary fourth-generation businessman whose family legacy has helped shape the North East's business landscape. As t...

2024-12-1546 min

Ancestral Kitchen #97 - Postpartum Care and Ancestral Food Wisdom with Christine MuldoonIn this wonderful episode, I got to sit down with Christine Muldoon, who is a friend, the creator of NourishtheLittles.com, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, a mother and wife, and also a follower of the Weston A Price principles of food. She is also the co-host of the podcast Modern Ancestral Mamas with her amazing co-host, Corey Dunn. I wanted to tap into Christine's incredible knowledge base and wisdom for post-partum care, and really nourishing mom in the post-partum window of time. I wanted to highlight WHY it is so important, why is the rest so important, and what...

2024-12-031h 14

This Is The North Ep 23. Gambling with Lives: James Grimes on Addiction, Advocacy, and Systemic ReformWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this compelling episode, Alison speaks with James Grimes, Head of Prevention at Gambling with Lives, about the devastating and often-overlooked crisis of gambling addiction. This epidemic has claimed countless live...

2024-11-1738 min

This Is The North Ep 22. Exploring Worlds Through Words: A Conversation with Ann CleevesWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with the brilliant Ann Cleeves, best known for her globally acclaimed crime fiction. Our conversation covered her journey from an avid libr...

2024-10-2733 min

This Is The North Ep 21. Bridging the Gap: Sir David Bell on Unlocking Talent and Creating Opportunity in the NorthWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor and CEO of Sunderland University. Sir David’s career in education and public service is nothin...

2024-10-1343 min

This Is The North Ep 20. Driving Disability Inclusion in Business: A Conversation with Katie TalikowskaWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Katie Talikowska, CEO of The Valuable 500, a global movement focused on making disability a boardroom priority. The Valuable 500 is working with over 500 global busi...

2024-09-2950 min

This Is The North Ep. 19 Behind the Curtain: How Politics Really Works (feat. Joe Tanner)Welcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this fascinating episode, Alison engages in a candid, thought-provoking conversation with Jo Tanner, a renowned political strategist who has worked across the political spectrum and is a regular commentator on c...

2024-09-1556 min

This Is The North Ep. 18 Our Altered Life: Charlie BeswickWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this deeply moving episode, Alison sits down with Charlie Beswick, a passionate advocate for parent carers and the author of Our Altered Life. Charlie opens up about her emotional journ...

2024-09-0136 min

We Are PoWEr Podcast Making Small Changes with Big Impact with Alison DunnEver wondered how a four-day workweek could revolutionise your workplace? This week, we’re joined by Alison Dunn, our 2024 Levelling Up Leader and CEO of Citizens Advice Gateshead, who’s done just that. She takes us through her incredible career journey and shares how the Northern Power Women Awards supercharged her organisation’s mission. Alison’s passion shines through as she encourages leaders to stand up for their communities and always think about the real people behind their decisions.Listen to learn:How Alison is fighting poverty and driving economic growth in G...

2024-08-1923 min

This Is The North Ep 17. Standing Together: A Collective Response to the Recent UK Riots and Community ResilienceWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison joins a panel discussion with Steve Beharall, CEO of the Newcastle United Foundation, and Dean Titterton, CEO of YMCA North Tyneside, to address the recent rioting trig...

2024-08-1024 min

This Is The North Ep 16. Empowering Change: Fatima Whitbread from Care to ChampionWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison sits down with Fatima Whitbread, a celebrated Olympian, world champion, MBE recipient, and tireless advocate for children in the care system. Fatima's story is a powerful jour...

2024-08-0439 min

This Is The North Ep 15. Mind the Gap: Exploring Gender EqualityWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison speaks with Alice Wiseman, Director of Public Health for Gateshead and Newcastle, and Dr. Julie Scanlon, an expert in women's inclusion. Together, they delve into the pers...

2024-07-2145 min

This Is The North Ep 14. Vulture Capitalism: Grace Blakeley on Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts and the Death of FreedomWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison welcomes the insightful and provocative political commentator and writer, Grace Blakeley. Grace discusses her latest book, 'Vulture Capitalism,' which delves into the intricate and often opaq...

2024-06-3042 min

This Is The North Ep 13. Building Fences, Not Just Ambulances: David Smith's Journey from Charity Leader to Political CandidateWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison speaks with David Smith, CEO of Oasis Community Housing and the Labour candidate for North Northumberland. The discussion delves into David's extensive career, his motivations for ente...

2024-06-2136 min

This Is The North Ep 12. Brian Aitken: Transforming the North East Through JournalismWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison speaks with Brian Aitken, former editor of the 'Journal' newspaper and founder of the new online magazine 'The QT'. The discussion covers Brian's extensive journalism career, his...

2024-06-1028 min

This Is The North 011: Empowering the North - A Conversation on Financial Inclusion and Community Wealth BuildingWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need from a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode of 'This is the North' podcast, host Alison Dunn, supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company, engages with Andrew Haig (CEO of Newcastle Building Society), Nancy Doyle-Hall (Exec...

2024-05-1958 min

This Is The North 010: Nicola Headlam: Reviving the North - How to Tackle Economic Disparities and Managed DeclineWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need from a more equal and inclusive society.In today’s episode, Alison is joined by Nicola Headlam, a renowned independent economic adviser and former Head of the Northern Powerhouse. Together, they delve into the intricacies of policy and po...

2024-05-061h 04

Produce Bites Rain Splash on Feces in Produce FieldsThe FSMA Produce Safety Rule does not give specifics on establishing no-harvest buffer zones, and it can be difficult for growers to determine the size of a no-harvest buffer zone when they find poop in the field. Laurel Dunn, assistant professor and food safety extension specialist at the University of Georgia, and Shirley Micallef, professor in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture & Center for Food Safety and Security Systems at the University of Maryland, have conducted research on the dispersal of contamination due to rain splash on feces in produce fields. In this episode, Phil Tocco, extension...

2024-05-0115 min

This Is The North 009: Jamie Driscoll (Independent Mayoral Candidate)Welcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need from a more equal and inclusive society.In today's episode, Alison is joined by current serving North of Tyne Mayor and Independent North East Mayoral Candidate, Jamie Driscoll.Jamie shares insights from his tenure as M...

2024-04-2244 min

This Is The North 008: Guy Renner-Thompson (Conservative Mayoral Candidate)Welcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need from a more equal and inclusive society.In today's episode, Alison is joined by Northumberland County Councillor and Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, Guy Renner-Thompson. Guy is also the Conservative Party Candidate for the North East Mayora...

2024-04-1539 min

This Is The North 007: Kim McGuinness (Labour Mayoral Candidate)Welcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need from a more equal and inclusive society.In today's episode, Alison is joined by Kim McGuinness, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner and Labour's North East Mayoral Candidate.Kim shares her personal journey and vision for...

2024-04-0841 min

Credit Shift Addressing Financial Distress Through Digital Engagement and Collaborative Solutions: Insights from Citizens Advice CEOAlison Dunn, CEO of Citizens Advice Gateshead, discusses the structure and scope of Citizens Advice and the challenges they face in managing a wide range of services. Alison highlights the misconceptions about Citizens Advice being a homogenous group and explains that each local charity within the network is independent and can look and feel different. Alison also emphasises the importance of out-of-hours support and the barriers people face in seeking help and making contact. She shares insights into the complex issues clients bring, the need for empathy and understanding, and the impact of rising costs...

2024-03-1955 min

This Is The North 006: The Northumbrian EnlightenmentWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need from a more equal and inclusive society.In today's episode, Alison is joined by Dan Jackson, Charlie Charlton, and Steve Beharall. Each is renowned in their field, offering a multidimensional exploration of the North's rich heritage:

2024-03-131h 01

This Is The North 005: Innovation is a MindsetWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need from a more equal and inclusive society.In today's episode, Alison is joined by Kevin Telford, Robin Ferris, and Estelle Blanks:Kevin Telford, is a Strategic Adviser and Future FS Strategy Consultant at Mons...

2024-02-251h 01

Real World HR Alison Dunn: The Cost-of-Living CrisisThe cost-of-living crisis affects us all, but how does it affect us in the workplace? In this episode of Real World HR, host Louise Kennedy is joined by committed social justice advocate; Alison Dunn. Alison has been the Chief Executive Officer of Citizens Advice Gateshead since 2012 and has led the independent charity to support hundreds of thousands of people in the North East and maximise household income, resulting in approximately £84m of financial gains over a ten-year period. Under her leadership, the charity has undergone significant growth, increasing turnover from £1.4m to ove...

2024-02-0734 min

This Is The North 004: Devolution - The Social ObligationWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need from a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison is joined by a distinguished panel: John Johnston, Dr. Henry Kippin, and Sheena Ramsey.John Johnston, CEO of Bernicia and influential figure on t...

2024-01-3145 min

Tiny Tots Defying The Odds How Can Parents Find Support in the NICU Journey?In this touching episode of "Tiny Tots Defying the Odds," host Danielle has a heartfelt chat with the incredible Alison Dunn.Alison is not only the founder of Me Two Books but also a fierce mom to preemie twins. She opens up about her journey with such emotion, sharing the struggles with fertility she faced and the early arrival of her twins at 28 weeks. The conversation dives deep into the emotional whirlwind of having a child in the NICU, shedding light on the strength and openness needed by parents in these tough times....

2024-01-1534 min

This Is The North 003: Suicide - A Means of Death, Not a Cause of DeathWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need from a more equal and inclusive society.Today’s podcast is about disparities in opportunity and their outcomes between the North and the South. Currently, the Northeast continues to be the region with the highest rate of suicide in the UK. Wh...

2024-01-0956 min

This Is The North 002: The Housing CrisisIn this episode, we discuss Britain’s housing crisis. We cover the economic factors at play, affordability, supply, and demand imbalances, rising rents, a lack of social housing and disrepair across all tenures. Host Alison Dunn is joined by Mark Henderson, Chief Executive of Home Group, Satty Rai, Member Engagement Manager at Northern Housing Consortium and Andrew Burnip, Director of Skylight Services at Crisis Mark Henderson is Chief Executive of Home Group, with over 120,000 customers across 55,000 properties in England and Scotland. Home Group is also one of the largest housing developers in...

2023-12-0843 min

This Is The North 001: The North's Industrial HeritageIt is arguable that the North of England is, or at least has been, the engine of the country, with a rich history of invention, innovation, and creativity. Yet despite this pivotal role, the fortunes of northerners have never been further apart from their better off counterparts in the south.How do we define and characterise the process of de-industrialisation in Northern England? What are its key historical and economic drivers, and importantly where’s all the money gone? What can our industrial heritage look like for future generations?In this episode, host Al...

2023-11-1736 min

Guys Talking Yoga Managing Back Pain Through Yoga with Alison WestIn 2017 Derek sought out Alison West, one of the most recognized and respected yoga instructors in the industry, for his 200-hour teaching certification and his first step out of the pain, tension, and overall chronic imbalances that dogged him for over five years. It was Alison who helped introduce Derek to the infinite potential that yoga offers for developing agency and awareness in navigating the deep challenges with our twisted, asymmetrical, and complex bodies and tapping into the mind-body connection. Alison West, Ph.D, E-RYT, C-IAYT is director of Yoga Union and the Yoga Union B...

2023-11-1644 min

This Is The North Coming up on This Is The NorthThis Is The North is the podcast exploring how the gap between the rich and the poor, the North and the South is greater than ever before.Here. host Alison Dunn, charity Chief Executive and dedicated social justice advocate, introduces the podcast and shows how we'll discuss why the poverty gap matters and what we can do about it....Connect with Alison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisondunncag/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-09-1201 min

Elite Agent Secrets, Start, Grow and Scale Your Real Estate Business Success Through Authenticity: The Value of Client Care, Knowledge, and Integrity. ft. Alison Alston6 years in business, over 500 deals, $350M+ sales, bought team in 2019 and grew from $27M - over $100M, all female team [PARTNER WITH US] Get instant 1-on-1 access to over 26 of the top agents in the country to help scale your business. 👉 eliteagentsecrets.com/partner [FREE] Online Masterclass Training] The 3 Steps Lead System To Close Your Next 6 Figures in GCI (From Leads You've Never Met) 👉 https://go.eliteagentsecrets.comOur Preferred Partner Referral Network 👉 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14MbfmPnbsYua_8EiGL2xA-sPDJ9DvCrQbtQUuLFo7tM/edit#gid=0 [JOIN OUR...

2023-08-1817 min

Elite Agent Secrets, Start, Grow and Scale Your Real Estate Business Staying True to Your Business Core: The Power of Philanthropy and Consistent Commitment. ft. Alison Alston6 years in business, over 500 deals, $350M+ sales, bought team in 2019 and grew from $27M - over $100M, all female team [PARTNER WITH US] Get instant 1-on-1 access to over 26 of the top agents in the country to help scale your business. 👉 eliteagentsecrets.com/partner [FREE] Online Masterclass Training] The 3 Steps Lead System To Close Your Next 6 Figures in GCI (From Leads You've Never Met) 👉 https://go.eliteagentsecrets.comOur Preferred Partner Referral Network 👉 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14MbfmPnbsYua_8EiGL2xA-sPDJ9DvCrQbtQUuLFo7tM/edit#gid=0 [JOIN OUR...

2023-08-1720 min

Just Between Us A Show About Abortion with Alison Leiby, How To Flirt, and People PleasingIn a shocking twist, Allison has a zit and Gabe has a water bottle! A listener writes in with a question about how to "properly" flirt. Then, comedian Alison Leiby joins the chat to discuss her experiences with doing a show about abortion, eliminating stigma (especially between generations), and the future of reproductive rights. And in Hypotheticals, a Marilyn Monroe clone causes chaos and political tension in a relationship. Finally, Melisa is a reformed people pleaser! Who would have guessed? This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boh...

2023-08-161h 09

Elite Agent Secrets, Start, Grow and Scale Your Real Estate Business Turning Failure into Success: A Guide to Strategic Hiring and Essential SOPs. ft. Alison Alston6 years in business, over 500 deals, $350M+ sales, bought team in 2019 and grew from $27M - over $100M, all female team [PARTNER WITH US] Get instant 1-on-1 access to over 26 of the top agents in the country to help scale your business. 👉 eliteagentsecrets.com/partner [FREE] Online Masterclass Training] The 3 Steps Lead System To Close Your Next 6 Figures in GCI (From Leads You've Never Met) 👉 https://go.eliteagentsecrets.comOur Preferred Partner Referral Network 👉 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14MbfmPnbsYua_8EiGL2xA-sPDJ9DvCrQbtQUuLFo7tM/edit#gid=0 [JOIN OUR...

2023-08-1637 min

The Modern Ancestral Mamas Podcast Episode 37: Ancient Traditions of Fermenting Grains with Alison KayIn this episode we welcomed back Alison Kay from The Ancestral Kitchen to discuss the topic of fermenting grains. She began by sharing her own personal experiences that led her to begin fermenting grains. Alison touches on the basics of fermentation, history of grain fermentation, and the nutritional aspect of fermenting. She ends the episode by sharing several of her favorite fermented grain recipes and how her family consumes fermented foods on a regular basis. This episode is a wonderful listen for anyone interested in food history and also wants to learn how to ferment grains to make ancient...

2023-07-261h 39

Midlife Mavericks - Living Life Happy, Healthy, Sexy & Strong The do's and don'ts of dating in midlife with relationship coach Jill DunnAre you single and trying to meet the right guy? Then you're going to want to listen to this episode with my guest Jill Dunn. Jill's a matchmaker, relationship coach and host of live events for singles. Some of the things we cover: - How dating is like shopping for a dress. - The red flags to look for when you're dating. - Where to meet men if you don't want to do online dating sites. - The biggest deal breaker for women. - Why y...

2023-02-1125 min

Crappy to Happy How Alison Brahe Daddo found her self confidenceIn this episode, Cass is joined by Alison Brahe Daddo, a screenwriter, podcaster, teacher and former model who appeared regularly on the cover of Cosmopolitan, Dolly and Cleo magazines in the '90s. She's now written a book called 'Queen Menopause' which is a frank and compassionate companion to any woman experiencing menopause. Ali reflects on her career, her experience with sexual assault, and how mothering her daughters is a completely different ballgame to mothering her son.Connect with Ali: https://www.instagram.com/alidaddoConnect with Cass:www.crappytohappypod.comhello@crappytohappypod.com www.instagram.com/crappytohappypodwww.tiktok.com...

2023-01-0947 min

The Parent Perspective Episode 3: The Money - the costs, the funding options and the rewards post-16In episode three it's all about the money as Rachel Burden is joined by Anna Morrison from Amazing Apprenticeships, Alison Dunn, who is the CEO of Citizen’s Advice Gateshead, and Sam Sykes, who is the digital learning manager at UCAS, to talk through costs, funding and all things financial when it comes to post-16 options.Whether you and your child are looking at an apprenticeship, a T-Level, a traineeship, work experience or university you might be wondering what costs are involved, what funding or bursaries are available and what they might be paid while they train....

2022-10-0434 min

Just Between Us Good News with Upworthy's Alison Rosen, Not Feeling Heard and Gaby's Hatred of ComedyTranscription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h8ydsjzYCZM7AptmRCPo9-ni8tfNdKMSnjxrs50JxGo/edit?usp=sharing Allison starts off strong by BEGGING everyone to leave a review of her new book on Amazon and Goodreads. (PLEASE!!!) The duo then tackle a listener's question about how to move forward without feeling heard following a falling out with a friend. Alison Rosen then joins the chat to talk about covering good news (for once!) and why bad news often overshadows it in the media. And finally, Gaby's hatred of comedy, which is actually pretty serious. This has been a Forever Dog production Prod...

2022-06-081h 23

Circling the Drain #ihadanabortion - A CTD Bonus Episode!Send us a textCan you use "Covid" and "abortion" in the same sentence? We can and we did. More on that in today's special bonus episode where we talk about Julia's abortion, Ellie's mother's pre-Roe abortion, and Ellie's grandmother's illegal abortion in 1960's London... a discussion that was inspired by the current climate as well as Alison Leiby's one-woman show, "Oh God, A Show About Abortion." If you too are feeling white hot rage in reaction to the SCOTUS draft decision leak along with fear and trepidation as we face the approaching dystopian hell-scape, this episode is...

2022-05-1832 min

Ancestral Kitchen #27 - Four Ancestral Mamas Around The TableHow do you eat ancestrally on a budget? What about burnout and decision fatigue? Alison and Andrea sit down with Christine and Corey from the Modern Ancestral Mamas Podcast with a stack of your questions, and all share resources and ideas to tackle each one! This will definitely go down in the books as one of our favorite episodes ever, as the four of us seriously enjoyed talking together and working through these issues as a group.Be sure to check out Part One of this conversation over at the Modern Ancestral Mamas Podcast - "Relationships + Ancestral...

2022-03-151h 06

The Modern Ancestral Mamas Podcast Episode 6: Relationships + Ancestral Food + How to Do It AllA podcast for mamas, by mamas. We discuss ancestral food, cooking, feeding our families, and holistic living to the everyday, modern mom. We are Corey and Christine, two mamas on a mission to nourish our families holistically while keeping it real in today’s crazy world. Show Notes: In this episode, we interview Alison and Andrea, two Ancestral Modern Mamas consciously living following ancestral practices in their respective homes. Alison, living in Florence and cooking up delicious ferments, and following her passion for learning about ancient Italian foods while Andrea lives on a farm...

2022-03-0255 min

Circling the Drain Who is Mary Penomause? with Alison Crockett and Cate Frazier-NeelySend us a textDid you know that hormonal changes affect the sound of your voice? Did you know that the vagina and the throat are structurally similar? Did you know that the speculum your gyno uses was invented as a result of experiments done on enslaved Black women? Are we starting to sound like the little boy from Jerry Maguire? Is that an outdated reference, or is it the perfect reference for our target demographic? Don't answer any of that. Instead, listen to us chat with Cate Frazier-Neely and Alison Crockett, both singers and vocal teachers...

2022-01-191h 08

So you want to be a copywriter with Bernadette Schwerdt COPYWRITER 010: Arts publicist supremo Alison Dunn on how she landed a $30K LinkedIn writing gig.What do Nicole Kidman, Baz Luhrmann, Neil Armfield, Louis Nowra and Fran Kelly all have in common? Alison Dunn has worked with them all. As one of Australia’s foremost arts publicists, she’s been instrumental in promoting some of the world’s most prestigious artists, shows and festivals. She was the head of business development and marketing for the Sydney Festival, marketing manager for the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, director of marketing for the Adelaide Festival, and much more. Now, in her ‘third act’ of working for herself, choosing purpose-led, heart-centred projects is her goal and copywritin...

2021-04-2530 min

Conspire Away, B*tches! With Kat Dunn WHAT UP KAYSAR!!Returning 15 years after his first season, Kaysar Ridha felt as though he had a call to duty to come back and make a difference. As the game of Big Brother reflects the society that we live in, how can we educate ourselves on micro-aggressions, have impactful conversations with one another, and better ourselves for a better future? Listen and see why Alison Grodner herself said, after 15 years, Kaysar Ridha is the only houseguest who was able to transcend the purpose of the show.

2020-09-0825 min

Can I Pet Your Dog?CIPYD 224: Gaby Dunn and Alison Raskin Hello sweet listeners! This week we are joined by the wonderful Gaby Dunn and Alison Raskin, they tell us all about their dogs Beans and Sugar! We also have some Dog News, a wonderful My Mutt Minute, and we hear about Crumb’s first time at a birthday party! Embrace an English Setter and tune in!

2020-02-1146 min

First Draft with Sarah Enni Gaby DunnFirst Draft Episode #201: Gaby Dunn Gaby Dunn, co-author of the New York Times bestselling young adult novel I Hate Everyone But You with her writing partner Alison Raskin. The sequel, Please Send Help, is out now! Gaby and Alison also host the Just Between Us podcast and YouTube channel. Gaby is also the host of the podcast Bad With Money and author of the book Bad with Money: The Imperfect Art of Getting Your Financial Sh*t Together. LINKS AND TOPICS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Listen to Gaby's first episode of First Draft with her co-author and...

2019-07-1858 min

Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Memoirs Bad with Money: The Imperfect Art of Getting Your Financial Sh*t Together by Gaby DunnPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/350672to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bad with Money: The Imperfect Art of Getting Your Financial Sh*t Together Author: Gaby Dunn Narrator: Gaby Dunn Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 52 minutes Release date: January 1, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.75 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 3 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: “Humorous and forthright...[Gaby] Dunn makes facing money issues seem not only palatable but possibly even fun....Dunn’s book delivers.” —Publishers Weekly The beloved writer-comedian expands on his popular podcast with an engaging and empowering financial literacy book for Millennials and Gen Z. In the first ep...

2019-01-015h 52

Illinois Innovators Alison Dunn discusses designing hydrogels that interact with biological tissuesAlison Dunn discusses her NSF Faculty Early Career award to study how hydrogels interact with biological tissues. Her work also has the potential to further develop general rules for designing hydrogels with specified surface requirements.The assistant professor of mechanical science and engineering at the University of Illinois specializes in "non-traditional" tribology. For more on the project visit https://bit.ly/2NySVHr.

2018-09-1126 min

The Extraordinary Business Book Club The Best Bits!A hand-picked selection of treasures from the last few Extraordinary Business Book Club episodes, with the focus on other people - how can they help you write a better book, faster, what impact will your book have on them, and how can you make them care enough to read it in the first place? Molly Beck on reaching out, and why writing a book makes it so much easier Michelle Carvill on how listening to others' questions can help you find your writing groove Drew Davis on writing a book backwards Hugh Culver on how stories create movies i...

2018-09-1039 min

The Extraordinary Business Book Club Happy Money with Elizabeth DunnMoney can't buy you happiness - unless you're smart about it. Dr Elizabeth Dunn reveals the surprising ways in which money CAN make us happier, and also why it so often fails to do so. Along the way we discuss the importance of getting rid of the long words, even if you're an academic, because: 'If you truly understand a topic, you should be able to explain it in simple language.' Academic research can be an invaluable resource for the business book author, and there's lots of tips here on how to find it a...

2018-09-0328 min

Spine Magazine HarperCollins: Jessie Gang, David Curtis, Alison Klapthor & Erin Fitzsimmons (Season 2, Episode 2)Holly Dunn speaks with a team of designers from HarperCollins, including Jessie Gang, David Curtis, Alison Klapthor & Erin Fitzsimmons. They discuss individual projects developed for HarperCollins, as well as how they work together as a team. Editor's Note: There are a couple of technical issues in the recording towards the end of the interview, but it was felt that those topics discussed were too important to leave out. For more interviews with publishing industry creatives, visit www.spinemagazine.co. Music: Sweet Berry Wine, Blue Wednesday.

2018-07-261h 02

2018-07-2600 min

Dunn Sun Episode 12 "Sexy Rabbit"Ronnie Fleming is the kind of friend who will help your mom spank you. Pixie Dreadful, Alison Leaf goes on the most surreal bad tinder date. Guest co-hosted by Dan Pozmanter with Nicky and Valerie Knots crashing the party.

2018-06-0258 min

Power-Up With The Most Vivid Full Audiobook Today!The English American by Alison LarkinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/330348to listen full audiobooks. Title: The English American Author: Alison Larkin Narrator: Alison Larkin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 45 minutes Release date: March 17, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This AudioFile Earphones award-winning recording of Alison Larkin's bestselling autobiographical novel about an adopted English woman who finds her birth parents and her self in the US is followed by an exclusive interview with the author. "Author and narrator Alison Larkin lights up the earphones with her portrayal of Pippa Dunn, a young English woman who...

2018-03-1710h 45