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Nurture Your ZestFinding Strength in Struggles – Nurture Your Zest with Robert Little🔞 Content trigger warning: Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Robert Little – coach, podcast host, former door-to-door salesman, and passionate advocate for community, connection, and living life with intention.Themes of this conversation:🌵 Embracing challenges – the importance of mental resilience for facing any challenge whether that be fasting during Ramadan to going alcohol-free for 661 days🌵Growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, the struggles he faced at school, and how through raw determination, he found success through unconventional learning methods 🌵 Building deep community roots – from growing up in local social clubs to being a door-to-door sal...2025-05-0739 minNurture Your ZestTelling True Crime with Heart - Nurture Your Zest with Dawn YoungJoin your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Dawn Young – podcaster, founder of Cluarantonn Podcast Agency, and passionate advocate for ethical true crime storytelling.Themes of this conversation:🌵How a love for true crime and a gap in Scottish representation inspired Dawn to start Scottish Murders🌵The bold decision to transition from co-hosting with her sister to going solo – and how it helped her find her voice🌵Why ethical storytelling and respecting victims’ families is at the heart of Dawn’s work2025-04-3047 minNurture Your ZestShe Grew Up in the Wild, Now She’s Fighting to Protect It - Nurture Your Zest with Tamma CarelJoin your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Tamma Carel – environmental consultant, founder of Imvelo, and passionate advocate for sustainable business.Themes of this conversation:🌵Growing up in South Africa and how her early connection to nature shaped her mission to protect it🌵Navigating the challenges and opportunities of immigration, and how adapting to a new country built resilience and courage🌵Building not one, but two businesses – including a SaaS platform that simplifies environmental legislation for organisations🌵Why diversity, ancient wisdom, and local voices are essential to shaping global sustainability policies🌵The entrepreneurial lessons she’s learned as a female founder in m...2025-04-2341 minNurture Your ZestI Lost Myself...Then I Turned the Music On - Nurture Your Zest with Jamie PellJoin your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Jamie Pell, occasional DJ, mental health advocate and business founder.🔞 Content trigger warning: Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Sensitive topics covered in this episode include:Suicidal ideation, isolation and loneliness, alcohol, burnout. If you find this topic upsetting and need any additional support, there are some useful contacts available at: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/useful-contacts/ Themes of this conversation: 🌵Jami...2025-04-1650 minNurture Your ZestHow Tenacity Drives Community - Nurture Your Zest with Kathryn Wharton Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Kathryn Wharton, curator, community creator and storyteller Themes of this conversation:🌵Storytelling across different stakeholder groups🌵Curating history, and sharing stories, to amplifying stories through tech, and then marketing stories by sharing them🌵The value of reading and books.🌵Women in Tech and how it started.🌵Kathryn’s gift of building community and how this has been a theme throughout her career journey as she has programm...2025-04-0933 minNurture Your ZestThe Magic of Hyperphantasia & Visual Thinking - Nurture Your Zest with Ann EnglishJoin your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Ann English, a creative visionary who has profoundly impacted Ashleigh with her unique vision mapping techniques. Ann discusses her journey of self-discovery and the power of hyperphantasia—thinking in vivid pictures and multisensory experiences. They explore the importance of visual thinking, embracing strengths and dreams, and how to transform ideas into reality.Themes of this conversation:🌵 The power of visual thinking and visual styling🌵 Discovering the gift of hyperphantasia🌵 Embracing your superpower🌵 The transformation of setting a “...2025-04-0252 minNurture Your ZestBuilding a Business Empire from an Old Pottery - Nurture Your Zest with Charlie HoultJoin your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Charlie Hoult, serial entrepreneur, family man and lover of poetry and yoga! Charlie Hoult is an award-winning business leader, angel investor, and entrepreneur. In this conversation, we explore his multifaceted career and personal journeyThemes of this conversation: 🌵Charlie reflects on his experience competing in the local Mayoral Campaign, the challenges of being in the public eye, and what it means to lead in a transparent, public-facing role. 🌵Charlie talks about taking over a fourth-generation family property business, navigating the ups and downs, and the co...2025-03-2636 minNurture Your ZestThe Science and Soul of Your Voice - Nurture Your Zest with Nic RedmanJoin your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Nic Redman, voice coach, author of On the Mic, and host of 'The Voice Coach Podcast'. 🎙️Nic is a multi-talented accent chameleon who loves to help her clients find and celebrate their unique vocal signature.Themes of this conversation:🌵Nic’s favourite party trick accents as a child🌵The wonky path which brought Nic to what she’s doing now today🌵Facing rejection on the West End🌵Dabbling in standup and voiceover work🌵Dyspraxia and the impact it can ha...2025-03-1946 minNurture Your ZestTHIS Will Change How You Think About Success! - Nurture Your Zest with Laura RichardsJoin your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Laura Richards, host of the ‘Idea Junkies’ Podcast 🎙️Laura has a background of marketing and PR, who has found her calling in building and making apps through using AI and no-code. She’s been fortunate to secure spaces on some of the elite accelerator and incubator programmes in the North East of England and globally, providing her with the opportunity to ‘fail fast’, learn and iterate her ideas.Since this journey, Laura has founded ‘Idea Junkies’ which is an idea agency helping people to shape their ideas into products and opportunities.We lo...2025-03-1244 minNurture Your ZestHow to Leave Limiting Beliefs Behind - Nurture Your Zest with Sarah Jane PhelpsThis International Women’s Day we feature the bright, shining light of positivity which is Sarah Jane Phelps!Sarah is committed to making the world a little brighter, unlocking each person’s purpose from within.As a self-confessed ‘Modern Day Mary Poppins’ Sarah works with individuals, organisations and families to be the best they can be. Themes of this conversation: 🌵 Overcoming limiting beliefs and unlocking potential 🌵 Breakups, faith, and personal growth 🌵 Reframing failure and embracing growth 🌵 Recovering from people-pleasing 🌵 The power of forgiveness 🌵 Fertility strugg...2025-03-0858 minNurture Your ZestHow a Loaf of Bread is Changing Lives - Nurture Your Zest with Andy Haddon Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Andy Haddon, Founder of the ‘Big River Bakery’ and Host of the ‘Big River Rising’ Podcast. Andy is an academic, an activist and a change maker seeing social problems other people miss, and working out solutions to solve them for the greater good.Themes of this conversation:🌵The ‘power of the stottie’ and how it inspires communities as messaging a tool to get people talking about important matters🌵Finding your values, purpose and passion🌵Andy’s ‘emergent strategy’ to tackle climate change and how he started his acti...2025-02-2630 minNurture Your ZestI Almost Gave Up...But Then This Happened - Nurture Your Zest with Kayleigh LaverickIn this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Kayleigh Laverick, the Founder of Mamma Social Co, and Co-host of the Mamma Social Co Podcast🔞 Content trigger warning: Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Sensitive topics covered in this episode include:Suicidal ideation, isolation and loneliness, post natal depression (PND), neurodiversity and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).If you find this topic upsetting and need any additional support, there are some useful contacts available at: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/usefu...2025-02-1953 minNurture Your ZestThe TRUTH About Creative Burnout - Nurture Your Zest with Emma KrebsThe new season of Nurture Your Zest launches with Ashleigh King interviewing the enthusiastic, creative and curious Emma Krebs. Emma is a freelance producer who started out in podcasting and is shifting into YouTube and the creative economy. 🌵Emma shares her journey from starting her podcast, 'The Curious One' to navigating new opportunities. Emma loves chatting to people who are living unconventionally, learning from every conversation. 🌵Emma shares how the container of 'The Curious One' has changed and evolved, and ponders whether this is still something she wants to work on.Emma tales through her journey to podcasting and the re...2025-02-1244 minNurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest is Back! - TrailerWe’re thrilled to announce that #NurtureYourZest is BACK! 🌵🎙️After a little break to re-charge and re-focus, we’re so excited to bring you brand new episodes for the creative and curious, packed with inspiring stories from those who have overcome challenges, dared to do things differently, and embraced their authentic selves to achieve greatness. 💪Whether you're looking for motivation, new perspectives, or simply love hearing inspiring stories, this new season is not to be missed. Get ready to spark your creativity, ignite your curiosity, and Nurture Your Zest! like never before. 🌵The first episode will be with you on Wednesday 22nd...2025-02-1100 min
The Pocket-size PR PodcastEpisode 1: PR & Podcasting with Ashleigh KingThe first episode of the Pocket-size PR Podcast launches with podcast producer, host, trainer and studio owner, Ashleigh King. Hear Ashleigh’s take on PR, how podcasting is a vital PR element of today’s marketing mix and how a hat can help you in your PR efforts! 2025-01-0820 min
PRsonalEpisode 56: Grief, Healing & Motherhood: Ashleigh King's Inspiring Journey of ResilienceAshleigh King has been through a lot in her life from experiencing sexual trauma to the murder of her best friend. As podcast studio owner of Flamingo Heights, she hasn’t let this stop her from being the magnificent force of nature that she is today. Hear how the birth of her daughter helped heal her and the struggles and juggles of running a business as a new Mum in episode 56 of the PRsonal Podcast. PRsonal socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/compa...2025-01-0357 minPRsonalEpisode 56: Ashleigh KingAshleigh King has been through a lot in her life from experiencing sexual trauma to the murder of her best friend. As podcast studio owner of Flamingo Heights, she hasn’t let this stop her from being the magnificent force of nature that she is today. Hear how the birth of her daughter helped heal her and the struggles and juggles of running a business as a new Mum in episode 56 of the PRsonal Podcast. PRsonal socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/compa...2025-01-0323 min
Rainbow Skies for Teachers61. Kindness is King in the ClassroomThe holiday season is here, and there’s no better time to embrace the spirit of giving! This episode is all about ways to encourage kindness in the classroom, showing students how small acts can make a big difference. Kindness doesn’t cost a thing, yet it holds the power to brighten someone’s day—especially during Christmas! Here are 7 easy, heartwarming ideas for incorporating kindness into your classroom this holiday season.7 Ways to Promote Christmas Kindness Lessons in the Classroom:Daily Reminders – Start each day with a simple reminder or quote about kindn...2024-12-1523 min
The King Law PodcastDepo-Provera Brain Tumor Lawsuit w/Ashleigh RasoDepo-Provera, also known as the "depo shot" or birth control shot, has faced controversy for decades. The most recent study discovered a new issue with Depo's active ingredient, medroxyprogesterone acetate, has put pharmaceutical giant Pfizer in hot water. Here to discuss this new lawsuit we have Attorney Ashleigh Raso of Nigh Goldenberg Raso & Vaughn.2024-10-2221 min
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest S2- E23 Terry Blackburn chats to Ashleigh King on Designing Your Life, Goal Setting, and a Success-Driven MindsetEPISODE 23 #NurtureYourZest
In this episode, host Ashleigh King sits down with Terry Blackburn, a powerhouse entrepreneur who's built 11 successful businesses from the ground up. Terry’s story is one of grit, determination, and designing a life that aligns with his deepest values. From overcoming a challenging past to crafting his path to success, Terry shares the mindset and strategies that have fueled his journey.
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵 Terry’s journey from a troubled youth to becoming a successful entrepreneur with 11 businesses
🌵 The power of goal-setting and time management for maintainin...2024-09-1739 min
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest S2- E22 Laura Kingston chats to Ashleigh King on Digital Media, Meditation, and Building a Purpose-Driven Platform
EPISODE 22 #NurtureYourZest
In this episode, host Ashleigh King chats to Laura Kingston, Founder and Managing Editor of High Life North,a digital magazine that is dedicated to celebrating women in the North East. Laura shares the journey of transforming a seed of an idea into a thriving digital platform.
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵 The inspiration behind the creation of High Life North and its evolution from a passion project to a successful magazine
🌵 Why Laura values a digital-only approach for sustainability and editorial control
...2024-09-0341 min
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest S2-E21 Steve Pugh chats to Ashleigh King on Accessible Education, Ambition and How to FlourishEPISODE 21 #NurtureYourZest
In this episode, host Ashleigh King sits down with Steve Pugh, the founder of Roadmap MBA. Steve shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming the first in his family to graduate university. Driven by a powerful mission, Steve is dedicated to making business education accessible and affordable for all.
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵 Steve’s Liverpool roots and how a humble upbringing shaped his work ethic
🌵 The need for change in higher education and the complacency around standards
🌵 The student privilege gap and the challenges faced by those from humble backgrounds seeking education
🌵 Steve’s mission to mak...2024-08-2740 min
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest S2-E20 Sarah Seed chats to Ashleigh King on Self-Discovery, Embracing Sensitivity, and Reclaiming YourselfIn this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she interviews Sarah Seed, a rock chick and self-discovery coach for women. Sarah shares her ongoing journey of self-improvement and spiritual awakening, offering insights into reclaiming your voice and moving away from the constant need to prove your worth and hide your sensitivity, particularly as a woman.
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵Sarah’s personal transformation from growing up in a cult to rebuilding her life
🌵The journey of self-discovery and how to start dreaming again, especially after losing touch with yourself
🌵Sarah’s unique coaching method, ‘The 7 Golden Threads’ and how it helps...2024-08-2042 minNurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest S2-E19 Tricia Scott chats to Ashleigh King on Entrepreneurship, Community and The Value of PrioritisingEPISODE 19 #NurtureYourZest
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she interviews Tricia Scott, founder of The Female CEO. Tricia shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey and how she navigates the challenges of being multi-passionate. She discusses the unique hurdles female entrepreneurs face and the value of finding joy in the entrepreneurial process.
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵 The story of how The Female CEO was founded and the impact of the Natwest Accelerator Programme
🌵The challenges that come with being multi-passionate and how balance and fo...2024-08-1349 min
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest S2-E18 Alex Thompson chats to Ashleigh King on Copywriting, Personal Growth & Embracing ChangeIn this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to good friend and talented copywriter, Alex Thompson. Alex shares his journey, from working as a teacher in China to becoming a successful copywriter. He discusses his personal values and the importance of understanding a client's needs to deliver quality work, rather than just focusing on making money.
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵 The story of how Alex and Ashleigh met at a networking event
🌵Alex’s personal journey, from working as a teacher...2024-08-0637 min
Nurture Your ZestTrailblazing Women: Stories of Triumph on International Women's DayIn this very special episode of #NurtureYourZest, host Ashleigh King is joined by her colleague, Samantha Castro, the Podcast Production Manager at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio.🎙️🦩👩🏻🤝👩🏿 In honour of International Women's Day, Ashleigh and Samantha delve into and reflect on the stories of three inspirational women who have previously graced the #NurtureYourZest podcast as guests.🤩Featured Guests:🌵Lysa Morrison: A business leader who conquered postnatal depression and sexism to become a successful executive.💼🌵Muzoon Almellehan: A Syrian refugee advocating for education and empowerment.🎓🌵Michelle Jones: A wedding planner championing kindness despit...2024-03-0839 min
The G $h!+ Podcast #gshpod #fivefsOne With The Dough feat. Ashleigh Ratchford (Ashleigh Bakes Daily) | The G $h!+ Podcast #gshpod #fivefsAshleigh Ratchford is the visionary behind Ashleigh Bakes Daily, a decadent small batch bakery specializing in cookies. Fueled by an unwavering passion for baking and a deep desire to share her love for cookies, Ashleigh embarked on a remarkable journey of building her business from the ground up. With her babies by her side, watching and learning, Ashleigh fearlessly pursued her dreams, transforming her love for baking into a flourishing enterprise. Guided by her unwavering dedication and an entrepreneurial spirit, she nurtured her business with love, resilience, and a dash of whimsy, inspired by her two beautiful...2023-12-211h 14
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest S2-E17 Luke Shalom chats to Ashleigh King about Anxiety, Being a DJ and why University is a great place to find yourself🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 17 OF SEASON 2 🎙
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Luke Shalmon, Podcast Host and DJ
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵 Luke’s journey in the music industry
🌵Neurodivergence, the ideas process and insomnia
🌵Getting so lost in projects and forgetting to eat, sleep or look after yourself
🌵The ADHD brain and the difference between taking meds and not, and the trade-off between being productive or being creative
🌵The challenge of labels
🌵Luke’s journey with mental health - experiencing anxiet...2023-03-1739 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest S2-E16. Sarah Heron shares her journey from classroom to styling and how women in menopause find their mojo🎙#NurtureYourZest Episode 16 of Season 2 🎙 A special episode for International Women's Day 2023In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Sarah Heron, Colour Consultant and Menopause Style Coach. Sarah is the founder of True Colours, who helps women find their mojo through colour styling.EPISODE THEMES: 🌵 How Sarah switched careers in her fifties from Primary School teaching into colour styling on a far-reaching digital platform. 🌵 How Sarah transformed herself from a period of feeling deeply lost to finding her unique creative, colourful style and with it profound con...2023-03-0839 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest S2-E15. Elaine Parker shares her story about meeting a monster on a dating site, and the birth of Safer Date🎙#NurtureYourZest Episode 15 of Season 2 🎙In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Elaine Parker, the Founder of Safer Date. 🔞 Content trigger warning: Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Sensitive topics covered in this episode include: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Rape, Knives, Murder If you find this topic upsetting and need any additional support, there are some helplines available at: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/ Women can call The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night. The staff will offe...2023-03-0334 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest S2-E14 Joel Lowson chats to Ashleigh King about Ageism and His Creative Process🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 14 OF SEASON 2 🎙In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Videographer Joel Lowson, about his unexpected path to Entrepreneurship.In this episode, we discuss:🌵 How strange it’s being in front of the camera for a change🌵 Rock music, kickboxing🌵 What it was like being made redundant🌵 Being ‘unemployable’ and a mutual hate of emails🌵 Where to learn about video🌵 Why you shouldn’t only measure your online success by looking at followers🌵 His creative process and ‘creative days’🌵 What it's like being a young and creative entrepreneur2023-01-2129 min
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest S2-E13 Alfie Joey chats to Ashleigh King on Communication Tips, Being on the Radio & Boundaries🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 13 OF SEASON 2 🎙 In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Alfie Joey, …In this episode, we discuss:🌵 What wearing different titles means to him and why he wants to be known as a communicator🌵 His recent role playing the character Friar Tuck and all of the Merry Men at the Customs House 🌵 The new skills he’s learned from designing theatrical sets and costumes🌵 Why you should push yourself out of your comfort zone🌵 The ‘dance’ between mental health and creativity🌵 Why we should have the courage to say ‘...2023-01-1344 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest S2-E12 Kathryn Paylor-Bent chats to Ashleigh King on Becoming Disabled, Motherhood, Accessibility and the Purple Pound🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 12 OF SEASON 2 🎙 In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Kathryn Paylor-Bent, a talented creative with an unusual story and many creative gifts. Kathryn (or Kat as she prefers to be known) has a wealth of different responsibilities: She creates handmade, adaptive fashion for all disabled communities through her business, Seated Sewing, as well as providing consultancy advice via Seated Consul. Kat is a Founding Member of The Adaptive Fashion Network. Kat is also a mother to an autistic and ADHD son.In this episode, we discus...2022-12-0347 min
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest S2-E11 Ammar Mirza CBE chats to Ashleigh King on Race, Poverty & Being Recognised by Her Majesty the Queen🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 11 OF SEASON 2 🎙 In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Ammar Mirza CBE, business and community leader. Ammar is passionate about his community, and being a ‘Geordie’ growing up in Newcastle upon Tyne. He shares candidly his reflections on growing up in the North East of England.In this episode, we discuss:🌵Wearing armour and wanting to fit in🌵His memories of the No.1 bus and the journey through the most affluent and deprived areas of Newcastle🌵The value of discipline, being part of the cadets, and how he is now w...2022-10-1140 min
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest S2-E10 Jeni Smith on strategic networking, giving up alcohol & coping with miscarriageIn this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Jeni Smith, founder of tech platform NetKno 🎙️Episode Trigger Warnings: MiscarriageIf the content of this this discussion disturbs you, please seek help, there are some resources below ⬇️NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/Mental Health - MIND, https://www.mind.org.uk/ Suicide Prevention, Samaritans, https://www.samaritans.orgBipolar Disorder, Bipolar UK, https://www.bipolaruk.org/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD UK, https://www.ptsduk.org/Single Parents Support – Gingerbread, https://www.gingerbread.org.uk2022-09-2638 min
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest-S2-E9 - Peter George Bell & Ashleigh King chat about purpose, the regrets of the dying and time!A tongue in cheek plea to Huel to support indie podcasters 💌We're working super hard on growing our YouTube channel, if you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe! It really helps us to grow, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing you more stories! 🎙️🫶 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqIcI8wjgmm2_PggWZP4_Q?sub_confirmation=1 Join your host Ashleigh King 🎙️🎧 (MBA) as she chats to Peter George Bell , host of the Purpose Made Podcast. 🎙️Peter, like many of our guests wears a lot of hats - he's an author, fou...2022-08-2848 min
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest S2-E8 - a spotlight on the 'Chief Chatterbox', Ashleigh King with guest host Paul King🎙#NurtureYourZest Episode 8 of Season 2 🎙 In this episode, join guest host Paul King as he interviews Ashleigh King, the chattiest of them all. There’s even an awkward poem and song included! This episode has been recorded in the ‘Flamboyance’ set of Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio.Episode Trigger Warnings: Assault, Murder, Trauma, Depression, Neurodivergence, SuicideIn this episode we discuss: 🌵Why storytelling is so important to Ashleigh, and how she has been doing this her whole life🌵Why she quit her journalism degree and how this meant she stopped sharing her messag...2022-08-1844 min
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest S2-E7 John Taylor & Ashleigh King John Taylor and Ashleigh King chat about energy and peak performance🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 7 OF SEASON 2 🎙 In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to John Taylor, army veteran. John is an army veteran, he’s travelled the world and this has helped him to be able to talk to anyone from all walks of life.He is now a podcaster, performance coach and a lover of golf and people.This episode has been recorded in our new hangout, Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: 🌵About life growing up as a military kid living in seven different c...2022-08-1441 min
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest S2-E6 Simon Bourne & Ashleigh King chat about bankruptcy, men's fashion and mental health🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 6 OF SEASON 2 🎙 In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Simon Bourne, Founder of the Hand Dyed Shoe Company: https://www.handdyedshoeco.comThis episode has been recorded in the ‘Shrimp Bar’ aka our kitchen and green room of the Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk Episode Trigger Warnings: Bankruptcy, Depression, SuicideIN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: 🌵 Men’s Mental Health, Men’s Fashion and re-designing yourself🌵 Being comfortable in yourself
🌵 How to cope when you feel suicidal, when you’re a husband, a dad a...2022-08-0545 min
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest S2-E5 Herb Kim & Ashleigh King chat about the Thinking Digital Conference, productivity, tech & curiosityIn this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Herb Kim, Founder of the Thinking Digital Conference, a highlight in the tech scene of the North of England, attracting visitors and speakers from all over the world.This episode has been recorded in our new studio, Flamingo Heights(So if you like video do check out on YouTube Channel to watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqIcI8wjgmm2_PggWZP4_Q) In this episode you'll hear: 🌵 Why Herb is a fan of saving for contingency and how this helped his...2022-05-1953 min
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest S2-E4 Jodie Hill on ADHD, PTSD, mental health, leadership tips & sleep with Ashleigh KingIn this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Jodie Hill, Founder and Managing Partner of Thrive Law, a Leeds-based law firm that's shaking things up in employment, and equality, diversity, and inclusion law.This episode has been recorded in our new studio, Flamingo Heights(So if you like video do check out on YouTube Channel to watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqIcI8wjgmm2_PggWZP4_Q) In this episode you'll hear: 🌵 How Jodie felt like she didn't fit in a traditional law firm, so she created a new...2022-04-011h 00
#NurtureYourZest #100Conversations21 #NurtureYourZest #100 Conversations with Dr Karen ElliotJoin your host Ashleigh King in a special episode for #InternationalWomensDay2021as we #ChoosetoChallengeDr Karen Elliott is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Lecturer) at Newcastle University Business School. She has also been named in the #Standout 35 Women in FinTech Powerlist Karen has a broad range of experience, collaborating with FinTech North, FinTech Scotland, Innovate Finance, GOFCoE, ThoughtWorks and the NE Tech and FinTech firms to develop the emerging NE FinTech Ecosystem, etc.Her research makes a meaningful contribution to society, especially leading as a #WomeninFintech #WomeninFinance and #WomeninTechThe Financial...2022-03-2448 min#NurtureYourZest #100Conversations20 #NurtureYourZest #100 Conversations with Corinne Lewis-Ward and Ashleigh King💫 LIVESTREAM WITH CORINNE LEWIS-WARD AND YOUR HOST ASHLEIGH KING 💫Find out how a talented #artist is coping during #COVID-19 #lockdown and the challenges in the #CreativeIndustries.Her love of the North East of England started when she came to study Photography in 1998. (BA: Northumbria University & MA: Sunderland University)That same year, the iconic Angel of the North was installed by Sir Antony Gormley, OBE. Little did she know how largely this art piece would feature in her work.The North East quickly became her home and she fell in love with the people, landsc...2022-03-2449 min#NurtureYourZest #100Conversations19 #NurtureYourZest #100 Conversations with guest Lea Turner and your host Ashleigh KingLEA TURNER.The women who rocked the LinkedIn algorithm and turned it upside down!We'll talk about the real Lea, her life and journey in this special episode:STEREOTYPE.Lea Turner is the owner of Stereotype Ltd, which originally focused on audio transcription, but in 2020 diversified into LinkedIn training thanks to Lea’s breakout success on the platform!Lea grew her network from just 400 connections to over 57,000 in 12 months. Over the past 6 months she has successfully coached more than 150 individuals and businesses, helping them to utilise the platform to create inbound leads an...2022-03-2453 min#NurtureYourZest #100Conversations18 #Nurture Your Zest #100 Conversations with Bryn Jones and your host Ashleigh KingBryn Jones, 1 of 4 children. A middle child. Brought up in the grounds of a Victorian Asylum.Served in the police force, climbing the ranks locally and internationally. National Vice President of the International Police Association (IPA) for awhile. In his adventures, Bryn met Peter Meinken, heir of a historic distillery in Germany. Peter had a dream. A drink created by his family distillery being served in Newcastle upon Tyne. Thus, House of Ruhr was born! Three gin recipes have been created to share the mining heritage of both the Ruhr Valley and the...2022-03-2452 min#NurtureYourZest #100Conversations17 #NurtureYourZest #100Conversations with Shawn Ventura and Ashleigh KingJoin Ashleigh King, host of #NurtureYourZest in her chat with special guest, Shawn Ventura, host of the 'Lights, Camera, Pro! Podcast'.With over 20 years experience in the entertainment, film and TV industry, Shawn has worked across a wide range of projects.When he's not creating, he has a passion for Italy, nice food, golf and problem solving! We'll be chatting about his favourite guests, his tips and tricks for success and his creative journey.Please note this livestream was recorded from home during #COVID19 #Lockdown and as a result there may at times be poor internet...2022-03-2455 min#NurtureYourZest #100Conversations16 #NurtureYourZest #100 Conversations ADHD diagnosis with Ashleigh King #TheChiefChatterboxThis week #NurtureYourZest podcast host Ashleigh King 🎙️🎧 opened up about her recent #ADHD diagnosis just in time for #ADHDAwarenessMonthIn a rare and raw conversation, instead of hosting a guest, #NurtureYourZest host Ashleigh King IS the guest! We'll get open and honest about a BIG secret she's been hiding! Here's the truth from the girl who couldn't sit still.So many women go undiagnosed due to masking / hiding their difficulties.This was an unscripted super personal chat about #neurodiversity, struggles and trying (and failing) to be perfect! We have been overwhelmed with the resp...2022-03-2429 min#NurtureYourZest #100Conversations15 #NurtureYourZest #100Conversations with Lauren McWilliams and your host Ashleigh KingIn our 15th episode of #NurtureYourZest #100Conversations join host Ashleigh King as she chats to Lauren McWilliams, brand photographer of 'For You Photography' and co-founder of Duenna's Women.Lauren's personal mission is to help inspire and encourage women to empower each other and challenge the negative behaviour of women against women that is often found within the workplace but also beyond!Please note this livestream was recorded from home during #COVID19 #Lockdown and as a result there may at times be poor internet, sound or video quality. Find Lauren online:💻 https://foryounewcastle.co.uk2022-03-2449 min#NurtureYourZest #100Conversations14 #NurtureYourZest #100 Conversations with Taroy Jackson and Ashleigh KingJoin Ashleigh King, host of #NurtureYourZest in her chat with special guest, Taroy Jackson, host of the 'Average Joe Podcast'.Taroy Jackson is a sports-junkie and Florida-based alumnus of Broadcast Journalism from Florida A&M University.His podcast, 'Thoughts of an Average Joe' is all about his thoughts as an average guy and reflections on dating, relationships, friendships and topics within the Black community.This is a special episode in recognition of #BlackLivesMatter and recognising artists and creators of colour.Please note this livestream was recorded from home during #COVID19 #Lockdown and as...2022-03-2455 min#NurtureYourZest #100Conversations13 #NurtureYourZest #100 Conversations Tumi Sotire and your host Ashleigh KingTumi Sotire is a researcher in Health Economics, at Newcastle University.Diagnosed at the age of four years old with Dyspraxia, Tumi is a Neurodiversity advocate, raising awareness of the intersectionality between race and neurodiversity.Tumi's research includes an interest in how to leverage the global resources and capacity of the African diaspora to further improve the health outcomes and health systems on the African continent.This is a special episode in recognition of #BlackLivesMatter and recognising artists, researchers and creators of colour.Please note this livestream was recorded from home during...2022-03-2453 min#NurtureYourZest #100Conversations12 #NurtureYourZest #100 Conversations with Salha Kaitesi and Ashleigh KingIn this special #NurtureYourZest #100Conversations episode, Ashleigh speaks to Salha Kaitesi, British-Rwandan Gender Equality and Female Empowerment Champion. Salha is the founder of:💻 Beauty of Rwanda - a social enterprise set up to economically empower women and girls in Rwanda.💻 Teakisi - a digital platform creating a space for African women to empower, celebrate each other & unite through their stories. The overall aim of Teakisi is to show the world that the African woman is multi-faceted, multi-talented and multi-cultural. Ultimately, Kaitesi’s mission through the blog is to change the narrative about the African woman.Thi...2022-03-2451 min#NurtureYourZest #100Conversations11 #NurtureYourZest #100 Conversations with Dominic Nelson-Ashley and your host Ashleigh KingJoin your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Dominic, a multi-talented creative, who both composes music, and writes. Dominic is an author, music composer at DOMINEEKY and Director at Good Voodoo Music.You will hear about his experience as a person of colour in the UK and his creative endeavours.This is a special episode in recognition of #BlackLivesMatter and recognising artists and creators of colour.Please note this livestream was recorded from home during #COVID19 #Lockdown and as a result there may at times be poor internet, sound or video...2022-03-2458 min
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest-S2-E3 Douglas Dinwiddie, White Digital, on books, golf and leading teams with Ashleigh KingIn this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Douglas Dinwiddie, golf enthusiast, business leader and serial entrepreneur.This episode has been recorded in our new studio, Flamingo Heights(So if you like video do check out on YouTube Channel to watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqIcI8wjgmm2_PggWZP4_Q)
In this episode you'll hear about: 🌵Growing up in Scotland, before relocating to the North of England🌵Leading White Digital Web Agency based in Darlington, and growing the business from his bedroom in a shared house, and a side h...2022-03-2333 min
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest-S2-E2. Sophie Milliken on building your empire and taking risks with your host Ashleigh KingIn this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to North East Entrepreneur of the Year, Sophie Milliken. This episode has been recorded in our new studio, Flamingo Heights and is our FIRST EVER video episode of the #NurtureYourZest Podcast 💕(So if you like video do check out on YouTube Channel to watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqIcI8wjgmm2_PggWZP4_Q) If you've been following me for a while, then you'll know this is a BIG deal, as I've always been audio only (except livestream episodes)This is a s...2022-03-1328 min
Industry Angel Business PodcastNew Year's Message & Interview with Ian by Guest Host Ashleigh KingNew Year's Message from Ian AND Industry Angel's first ever pod-swap with Nurture Your Zest with Ashleigh King! This is a special episode as it's the: 🎙️ First release of season 2 of the #NurtureYourZest Podcast series🎙️ First episode recorded in 'The Nest' of the new podcast studio in Newcastle upon Tyne, 'Flamingo Heights' 🎙️ A personal achievement for me as interviewing Ian has been on my vision board for a long time, and I'm so grateful he gave up his time to chat with me... You'll hear: 🌵 Why starting a podcast can help attract your d...2021-12-2342 min
Nurture Your Zest#Nurture Your Zest-S2-E1. Ian Farrar on alien conspiracies, starting a podcast, burnout and men's mental health with your host Ashleigh KingNorth East podcasting legend, Ian Farrar, host of the Industry Angel Business Podcast, chats to #NurtureYourZest podcast host Ashleigh King in a special podcast bringing two chatterboxes together. This is the first episode of season 2 of the Nurture Your Zest podcast series, and the first episode recorded in 'The Nest' of the new podcast studio in Newcastle upon Tyne, 'Flamingo Heights'. In this episode, you'll hear: 🌵Why starting a podcast can help attract your dream clients and how this has worked for Ian's business Far North🌵The journey of creating the Industry Angel Busine...2021-12-1840 min
The 'NUBS' of itThe Value of Collaborative Networks🎙️ EPISODE 10The Value of Collaborative NetworksIn our last episode of this first series of ‘The NUBS of it’, join your host Ashleigh King as she speaks with Sam Waterfall and Mac DSilva about the power of collaborative networks.Sam is an executive Careers Consultant and an alumnus of Newcastle University Business School. Listen as he talks about his background, professional journey, the way in which he builds out his relationships and his network and how he helps people find the right next steps in their lives.Mac DSilva is a current student studying...2021-11-2535 min
The 'NUBS' of itThe Value of Mentoring🎙️ EPISODE 9The Value of MentoringJoin your host, Ashleigh King, as she speaks with Laura Martinez, Thomas Peggs and Tony Okonkwo about the value of mentioning and mentoring relationships.Laura is an MBA graduate and alumni of the Business School. She volunteers and dedicates many of her hours to supporting current students at the Business School. Hear about her background, who her original mentor was, what mentoring means to her and how she finds being a mentor. Thomas is studying a current student studying his Master’s in Banking and Finance, he is also La...2021-11-1944 min
The 'NUBS' of itThe Value of the Creative Economy🎙️ EPISODE 7The Value of the Creative EconomyJoin your host, Ashleigh King, in our seventh episode, as she speaks with Janine Anthony, Dan Ellis and Louisa Rogers about the value of creative economy.Janine, a current student taking on her next challenge, the Master’s in Business Administration, an MBA at Newcastle University Business School. She’s been a journalist / producer / presenter for around a decade facing many stereotypes. In this episode you’ll hear how the MBA helped her understand the how the creative economy co-exists with core corporate business.Creative Director of Studio C...2021-11-041h 02
The 'NUBS' of itThe Value of Innovation and Creativity🎙️ EPISODE 6: The Value of Innovation and Creativity Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she speaks with Dr Ewan Mackenzie and Professor Jonathan Sapsed about the value of innovation and creativity in the North East of England and beyond. Dr. Ewan Mackenzie is a lecturer and researcher in the field of Work and Employment at Newcastle University Business School. You’ll hear about his background and recent research focused on the creative industries and the value they bring to society. Professor Jonathan Sapsed is professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Newcastle University Business School and the pri...2021-10-2933 min
The 'NUBS' of itThe Value of Lifelong Learning🎙️ EPISODE 5The Value of Lifelong LearningIn today’s episode of ‘The NUBS of it’, your host Ashleigh King speaks with Dr. Jenny Davidson and Rachel Finn about the value of lifelong learning.Dr. Jenny Davidson is the director of the Executive MBA programme at Newcastle University Business School. She tells us about her background in sustainability, her learning journey and what brought her into the field of academia. You’ll also hear about the value of continuing to learn new skills and how that can significantly impact business and economies.Rachel Finn is a current...2021-10-2127 min
The 'NUBS' of itThe Value of Ethics in Business🎙️ EPISODE 4 - The Value of Ethics in BusinessIn our fourth episode, join your host, Ashleigh King, as she speaks with Newcastle University Business School’s Director of Business, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Dr Cristina Neesham. They’ll discuss the value of ethics, the corporate, social and sustainability responsibility, how we measure value, what society can do better and her research in this area.We also meet Dr Josie McLaren from the Business School, a senior lecturer and head of Accounting and Finance with an interest in animal welfare. You’ll hear about the ethics of this top...2021-10-1535 min
The 'NUBS' of itThe Value of Kindness in Leadership🎙️ EPISODE 3The Value of KindnessJoin your host Ashleigh King for the third episode of our podcast as she speaks with fellow Newcastle University Business School graduate, Denise Jones. They talk about their student experience while studying the MBA and discuss their backgrounds and interests in social justice and societal matters. You’ll hear about the role of kindness within leadership, some of their learnings and self-reflection throughout various milestones and the importance of making an impact.You’ll discover:💡 how politics plays a part in our everyday lives💡 what neuro-diversity is, how individuals and...2021-10-0720 min
The 'NUBS' of itThe Value of the Digital EconomyThe Value of the Digital EconomyIn our second podcast episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she speaks with Dr. Rebecca Casey, Dr. Karen Elliott and Dr. Fiona Whitehurst about the role and value of the digital economy.Dr. Rebecca Casey is a lecturer and researcher in digital business at Newcastle University Business School, with a background in digital health care. Over the last year she’s taken a specific interested in the Covid-19 app developed by the UK government. She discusses considerations needed when creating such an app, the missed opportunities during development and th...2021-09-301h 11
The 'NUBS' of itThe Value of the Student Experience🎙️ EPISODE 1The Value of the Student Experience, Placements and Study AbroadFor the very first episode of our Newcastle University Business School podcast, Ashleigh King, co-hosting with graduate Olivia Jack, speaks with current students and recent graduates about their experiences at Newcastle University Business School.First up, graduate Olivia Jack talks about her experience as an undergraduate, her career plans and how Newcastle University Business School exceeded her expectations. Stephanie Wilson, another Business School graduate, examines her year in industry with McDonald’s Global Franchising. She talks through what she learnt about herself during...2021-09-2330 min
The Lights, Camera, Pro! PodcastEpisode 41 Ashleigh King Podcaster and EntrepreneurCheck out my audio interview with Ashleigh King, a Podcaster from the UK and a Creative Director. She talks about her four podcasts, her Creative Consultancy, and her Learn to Podcast Online Course. She has lots of tips and insights on podcasting and business!2020-10-1340 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 33 with special guest Polly Brennan🎙EPISODE 33🎙 Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Polly Brennan of Adventurous Coaching, our last #NurtureYourZest episode recorded before self-isolating!Glasgow girl Polly, went on an adventure to the North East of England and never looked back!Listen to discover how...“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”www.nurtureyourzest.com You’ll discover: 🌵 Adventure coaching and her mental health kitbag - you'll learn about all the important tools in her toolbox.🌵 What it's really like to work in mental...2020-04-0243 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 32 with special guest Kay Greyson🎙 EPISODE 32 🎙 #NurtureYourZestJoin your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Kay Greyson, award-winning spoken-word artist, rapper and performer from Newcastle upon Tyne. 🎧 Listen: nurtureyourzest.com You’ll discover:🌵The musical influencers she looks up to and how imitating rhymes helped her to find her own unique voice. 🌵How her family unit has nurtured her musical ability since age 6🌵Life at school and bullying for a rapper where pipe dreams aren’t on the curriculum and why Kay now goes into schools with the BBC 🌵 The incredible and surprising...2020-03-2435 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 31 with special guests Karen Elliott & Grant Murray #Coronavirus #Covid19🎙EPISODE 31🎙 Join your host Tim Lozinski as he chats with Karen Elliott of Newcastle University Business School and Grant Murray from XE.com .A HUGE thank you to Tim (who usually plays the role of Producer) for stepping in for Ashleigh due to self-isolating! Karen is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor specialising in Fintech, recently named in the Women in FinTech Powerlist. Grant has an established 25 year career in the financial markets, specialising in economics and strategy for Currencies and Commodities.You’ll discover: 🌵 The impact the Coronavirus...2020-03-1939 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 30 with special guests The King Bros. Paul & David🎙EPISODE 30🎙 Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Paul and David King of Flow Software Solutions.These smart lads have had their software featured in lifehacker.com | PC Mag | BBC Webscape and Tech Crunch Europe amongst many other accolades. You’ll discover: 🌵 Running a business and tips to ‘pivot’ 🌵 Learning from fast failure 🌵 Learning to code at 13, and learning to code at 33! 🌵 What it’s like to work in the entrepreneurial hub of Hoults Yard created by serial entrepreneur and business leader Charlie Hoult 🌵 The loneliness...2020-03-1040 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 29 with special guest Muzoon Al-Melehan #InternationalWomensDay2020🎙 EPISODE 29 🎙 #NurtureYourZestJoin your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Muzoon Al-Melehan in a special episode for #InternationalWomensDay. 🎧 Listen: nurtureyourzest.com You’ll discover:🌵 How her family made the hard decision to flee Syria 🌵 The one thing she took with her... you’ll be surprised!🌵 Life in the refugee camps in Jordan and how she used her voice to campaign about education. The unique challenges she faced and the tremendous courage it took to speak up. 🌵 How to stand up to those who don’t believe in you or your mess...2020-03-0743 min
Black Aces PodcastEpisode XI: Categories w/ Ashleigh, Breanna, and Sean ToryOn this episode of the Black Aces Podcast, we had a few very special guests ( @SXR.King.Tory, @cashxleigh, @breannavaldespino ). We spoke on numerous topics from tax season to Best friends of the opposite sex and categories. Follow us on IG @blackacespodcast , on twitter @blackacespod and on Facebook at Black Aces Podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 28 with special guest David Wilkinson🎙EPISODE 28🎙 Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with David Wilkinson, Performance CoachYou’ll discover: 🌵How your work and professional life and intertwined and why improvements in one will help the other. 🌵How and why people get stuck 🌵Why the word 'improvement' can hold people back. 🌵Why you are enough already.🌵How changing the people around you can help.🌵The comparison game and respecting other peoples journeys.🌵The importance of role models and being our own role models. 🌵What is your unique value proposition? 🌵How boundaries help.🌵Small st...2020-02-2645 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 27 with special guest Gabriele Liaugodaite🎙EPISODE 27🎙 Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Gabriele Liaugodaite, Biomedical Genetics student of Newcastle University Medical School and Vice-President of TEDxNewcastleUniversity. You’ll discover: 🌵How she lived and worked all over the world as a teenage model 🌍 🌵From the catwalk and photo shoots to a lab coat and test tubes 🧪🧬 🌵Why she LOVES travelling 🧳 🌵Why as a student you should join a student society and work on your leadership skills!🌵How baking keeps her sane! 🌵The strong women ‘bold and brilliant’ that she looks up to.🌵Surrounding yourself with a tribe an...2020-02-1839 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 26 with special guest Michelle Jones #ValentinesDay🎙 EPISODE 26🎙 #NurtureYourZest Happy Valentines Day Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Michelle Jones of Michelle Jones Weddings on the traditional day of love. You’ll discover: 🌵 How she manages a stressful project management role which is highly charged with emotion.🌵 The origins story of Michelle’s fascination with weddings🌵 From radio to dress fittings! 🌵 The best and worst Valentines Day ever and the dessert she can STILL taste!🌵 Why people get engaged on this special day.🌵 How cycling saved her life!🌵 Coping with a long-term illness and ways to...2020-02-1446 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 25 with special guest Karl Robson🎙 EPISODE 25🎙 #NurtureYourZest Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Karl Robson – a social entrepreneur, Politics Masters student at Newcastle University and former student politician at Northumbria University. At a very young age, he was the owner of his own community interest company, a record label!You’ll discover: 🌵 How he set up his own recording label as a young person with no experience or resources, only a dream!🌵 The challenges of setting up a CIC 🌵 What happens when you grow your empire too fast!🌵 Managing big egos and artists when you’re lo...2020-02-1143 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 24 with special guest Simon Raybould🎙EPISODE 24🎙 #NurtureYourZest Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Simon Raybould - Presentation Genius! You’ll discover: 🌵 How specialists who are good at what they do, and promoted for their technical ability can improve their ability to persuade others using presentation skills. 🌵 What it’s like to be a Professional Speaker and watch someone give a disaster presentation. 🌵 How you can fix things while presenting if you’re struggling. 🌵 Why rehearsals are essential, no matter how good you think you are!🌵 Why you shouldn’t over-research or make your audience struggl...2020-02-0443 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 23 with special guest Rob Baker🎙 EPISODE 23🎙 #NurtureYourZest Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Rob Baker, business leader of startup Tailored Thinking. You’ll discover: 🌵 What on earth a 'Positive Deviant' means and why Rob uses this on purpose to spark interesting conversations!🌵 The difference between being an 'expert' and a 'specialist'. 🌵 The difference between 'Positive Psychology' and 'Positive Thinking', and how they differ.🌵 Change management, and how people respond to change in different ways.🌵 Whether it is possible to patronise someone going through a hard time, by simply telling them to think p...2020-01-2938 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 22 with special guest John Cornilious🎙 EPISODE 22🎙 #NurtureYourZest Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with John Cornilious, recent graduate of Newcastle University and originally from Zimbabwe.You’ll discover: 🌵 Why he cooks so much! 🌵 What it feels like as a student who has recently graduated when you're not sure what to do!🌵 How to keep positive when you're applying for jobs and not being shortlisted🌵 His charity Pamba Pedu 'Our Home' in Shona and how he hopes to help families going through domestic violence find safety through a new app. 🌵 The differences between...2020-01-2140 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 21 with special guest Darren Tate🎙 EPISODE 21🎙 #NurtureYourZest Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Darren Tate, running a start-up for social good, Suitability. You’ll discover: 🌵 How Suitability started, and the type of support it offers disadvantaged men trying to get back into work.🌵 What it’s like storing over 200 suits and related items in your parent's garage!🌵 Why he gives all his spare time to everyone else (when he’s not running Suitability he works for a charity, and uses running for social good, through Good Gym Newcastle.)🌵 How stigma around mental health can be a huge dif...2020-01-1435 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 20 with special guest Ann English #NewYear🎙 EPISODE 20 🎙 #NurtureYourZestJoin your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Ann English, multi-talented creative and business owner of Create Intrigue. In a special 20th episode of #NurtureYourZest to welcome a NEW year 2020 and NEW decade, the twenties!You’ll discover:🌵 What it means to be a Visual Communicator🌵 The importance of imagination🌵 Why you should surround yourself with people who think differently to you!🌵 What life is like for a visual creative who thinks in mind maps and charts🌵 Why goal setting is important and why we fa...2020-01-0748 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 19 with special guest Laura Perry #Christmas🎙 EPISODE 19 🎙 #NurtureYourZestJoin your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Laura Perry, serial Christmas Enthusiast, entrepreneur and business owner of Team Festive. You’ll discover:🌵 How to get into the professional Christmas decorating business🌵 What it feels like working on Christmas all year round🌵 Keeping the cash flowing when you work on a seasonal project 💰 🌵The mentors which have helped her to find her way🌵 How to #NurtureYourZest when you’re working round the clock, and have HUGE deadlines to hit ⏰ Wishing you a special and Merry Christmas...2019-12-2537 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 18 with special guest Duncan Yellowlees🎙EPISODE 18🎙#NurtureYourZestJoin your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Duncan Yellowlees business owner of Duncan Yellowlees Training. You’ll discover:🌵 The unusual things he makes in his spare time🌵 How an Engineer who loves Science fell in love with theatre and the art of telling stories🌵 The entrepreneurial rollercoaster, waiting to be paid, and strategies for resilience when it gets tough🌵 His 2 min tip jar, and THAT TEDx talk!🌵 How PEACE can help to #NurtureYourZestIf you would like to record a podcast or have any que...2019-12-1041 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 17 with special guest Tim Lozinski🎙EPISODE 17🎙#NurtureYourZestJoin your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Tim Lozinski, business owner of TL Multimedia Limited. You’ll discover:🌵 A journey from camera shops to teaching to entrepreneurship 🌵 Lessons from redundancy to creating your own career path🌵 The importance of learning🌵 How to be creative and manage creativity as a business owner🌵 Writing the book ‘The Orange Boss’🌵 How perceptions can hold us back🌵 The importance of structure and work-life balance and how it can #NurtureYourZestSPECIAL BONUS: Tim is...2019-12-0330 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 16 with special guest Gareth Longstaff #WorldAidsDay🎙EPISODE 16🎙#NurtureYourZestJoin your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Gareth Longstaff, Academic, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Champion, and Chair of the Rainbow Network at Newcastle University. In a special episode for #WorldAidsDay you'll discover: 🌵 What #WorldAidsDay means to Gareth🌵 The stigma and shame associated with HIV / Aids🌵 Thoughts around LGBT+, labels and Pride🌵 The reclamation of 'Queer'If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk or visit our website at https://www.flamingoh...2019-12-0152 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 15 with special guest Lucy Philipson🎙EPISODE 15🎙 #NurtureYourZestJoin your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Lucy Kendall, Chief Executive Officer of international children’s charity COCO, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. You’ll discover: 🌵 Why serendipity matters!🌵 The AMAZING opportunity which led her to study in South Africa🌵 What it's like to feel bullied as a child🌵 Her experience as a 14-year-old girl attending a UK boarding school and the importance of friendship🌵 Her thoughts on the pressures young girls face in today’s society🌵 The importance of surrounding yourself with a network of people who are better at th...2019-11-2649 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 14 with special guest Ryan Tahmassebi #InternationalMensDay🎙EPISODE 14🎙#NurtureYourZestJoin your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Occupational Psychologist and Director of People Science, Ryan TahmassebiYou’ll discover: 🌵 How People Science helps organisations get to the heart of their day to day business and culture to understand how employees feel.🌵 How taking a more holistic approach and focusing on strengths, health, wellbeing, diversity helps drive employee engagement naturally.🌵 His thoughts on what it means to be an authentic leader.🌵 What International Men's Day means to him and the importance of opening up and sharing your own exp...2019-11-1940 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 13 with special guests Rosa Stourac McCreery & Donna Murray (Remembrance Day)🎙 EPISODE 13🎙Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Theatre Practitioner, Rosa Stourac McCreery & Veteran, Donna Murray in a special episode for Armistice Day / Remembrance Day. This episode is dedicated to all female soldiers and veterans (of all conflicts) who are often seen as an invisible community and voiceless in a male-dominated environment. 🎧 Listen: www.nurtureyourzest.comYou’ll discover: 🌵 How the Workie Ticket Project is helping female veterans to cope with their PTSD, rebuild confidence and share stories (in theatre form). 🌵 How Donna found the courage to become a counsell...2019-11-1141 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 12 with special guest Lysa Morrison🎙 EPISODE 12🎙Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Lysa Morrison Director of Transformation, Global Speaker and TEDx enthusiast.Listen: www.nurtureyourzest.comYou’ll discover: 🌵 How she bounced back from a tricky situation🌵 A tool which changed her life🌵 Why she loves her job!🌵 The challenges she faced as a young female leader🌵 Why giving back matters🌵 Why she's proud of her rootsIf you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk or visi...2019-11-0547 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 11 with special guest Sarah Crimmens #Halloween🎙EPISODE 11🎙 Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with entrepreneur, Community Creator and Curator, Sarah Crimmens!In the most vulnerable #NurtureYourZest conversation yet, and a special episode for #Halloween we talk about the power of feminine energy, standing up for yourself and boundaries after traumatic events. You'll discover:🌵 How Sarah became an entrepreneur🌵 Why self-care is so important to her🌵 The two traumatic events which changed her life and why she coaches men🌵 What PTSD is really like🌵 The value of vulnerable conversations🌵 Why the...2019-10-3151 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 10 with special guest: James Rutherford🎙 EPISODE 10 🎙 Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with James Rutherford, Chief Technical Officer for hire, long time entrepreneur and creator of Kick Cards.Listen: http://bit.ly/NYZ-james You’ll discover: 🌵 How you need to be fearless when launching a new business🌵 Why business failures aren’t always your fault.🌵 His tips on tackling cash flow challenges🌵 The value of play and trying new things.🌵 His thoughts on the ever-changing world of tech 🌵 Why he thinks we all need a bit more mischief in our lives!SPECIAL BO...2019-10-3143 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 9 with special guest: Kemi Adediran #BlackHistoryMonth🎙EPISODE 9🎙 Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Newcastle University student and equality, diversity and inclusion activist, Kemi Adediran.In this special episode for #BlackHistoryMonth we talk about some of the stereotypes people of colour face everyday, and the impacts these micro-aggressions can have. You’ll discover:🌵 More about her time as the President of the Afro Caribbean Society at Newcastle University🌵 How the Black is Gold campaign is giving a voice to black students and highlighting black excellence.🌵 Her experiences as a woman of colour🌵 Her...2019-10-2544 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 8 an origins story with your host Ashleigh King for #WomenEntrepreneurWeek🎙EPISODE 8 🎙In this special episode for #WomenEntrepreneurWeek join Ash as she discusses her reasons for starting the Nurture Your Zest podcast, why it came about as well as what she hopes to achieve with it.LISTEN to discover:🌵 Why she became an entrepreneur (or has she always been one anyway?)🌵 How she identified skills which made her ‘unique’ and was surprised that people would pay for her for these! 🌵 The silly mistake she made starting out! 🌵 Why surrounding yourself with the right people is important.🌵 Find out what lights her up an...2019-10-2525 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 7 with special guest Igor Tavares🎙EPISODE 7🎙 Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with the multi-talented Igor Tavares, dancer, stilt-walker and multi-media artist.You’ll discover:🌵 How he adapted to living in the UK.🌵 How he found his passion for art.🌵 How he expresses himself through dance.🌵 How he uses dances as a tool for growth and to combat anxiety.🌵 How he nurtures his zest.🌵 His tips on how to stay curious and how to develop and grow.🌵 The importance of always being yourself.Subscribe and comment to shar...2019-10-2427 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 6 with special guest Stephanie Scullion🎙EPISODE 6🎙Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Stephanie Scullion, inspirational and creative multilingual girl-coder with a passion for fine art, languages and linguistics (also Ashleigh’s younger sister).You’ll discover: 🌵 How attending a Montessori school had a positive impact on her life.🌵 How she taught herself to speak Elvish!🌵 Her experiences as a woman in coding.🌵 Her number one tip for staying curious.🌵 How she recovered from an unexpected set back and found the courage to change her career path at a young age.🌵 Her dream for the future.2019-10-2227 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 5 with special guest Michael Owen🎙EPISODE 5🎙Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Michael Owen, multi-talented creative, business owner of ANGELFYSH, Always Wear Red, and writer of the 50odd daily blog.You’ll discover: 🌵 How he finds the inspiration to blog every day🌵 How he pushes past fear.🌵 Nurturing creativity and the meaning of true creativity🌵 Imposter syndrome and why you really ARE good enough🌵 His simple sum for proving why you DO matter🌵 Celebrating and embracing your differencesSubscribe and comment to share how you #NurtureYourZest! Find inspiration at our website: nurtureyou...2019-10-1528 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 4 with special guest Maggie Elstob🎙EPISODE 4 🎙 Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Maggie Elstob, in a special episode for International Day of the Girl, with a particular focus on girls and women in sport. Maggie is only 22 years old, yet has wisdom beyond her years.You’ll discover: 🌵 Why she loves sport🌵 How she motivates herself to exercise when she feels tired.🌵 How she overcame an injury which left her feeling down and frustrated with her body🌵 The value of friends who support your goals🌵 What frustrates her about the nutrition industry.2019-10-1144 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 3 with special guest Paul Lancaster🎙EPISODE 3🎙 Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Paul Lancaster, the man behind Plan Digital UK and Newcastle Start Up Week / Newcastle Scale Up Summit and Founders Friday. Paul is well known across the UK, and Europe as a thought leader in entrepreneurship having a longstanding career in helping businesses to start up and grow. Paul is well respected and connected, and is the go-to person in the North East of England and the start up scene! You will hear in his own words how his key qualities such as a love of people...2019-10-0844 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 2 with special guest Nikki Bell🎙EPISODE 2 🎙 Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Nikki Bell of Charity Nikki, one of the UK’s thought leaders in fundraising and the voluntary sector. Founder of Pizza for Losers, trustee and community builder, Nikki has over 10 years experience of the third sector.You’ll discover: 🌵 How she ‘fell’ into fundraising🌵 The opportunity which led her to Jordan 🇯🇴 🌵 How she faced rejection and failure multiple times but bounced back with resilience🌵 Discover the value of your network🌵 Hear why you shouldn’t work for free or if you do do it for things than bring yo...2019-10-0232 min
Nurture Your Zest#NurtureYourZest Episode 1 with special guest Herb Kim🎙 EPISODE 1 NOW LIVE 🎙For our very first Nurture Your Zest episode, I am delighted to be joined by Herb Kim, one of the UK's leading entrepreneurs - Founder of The Thinking Digital Conference, TEDx Manchester, TEDxLiverpool and TEDx Newcastle.Herb is also the current David Goldman visiting professor of Enterprise and Innovation at Newcastle University Business School Listen as he provides interesting insight into his career and what he does to Nurture His Zest! You’ll discover: 🌵The unexpected circumstances which brought him to the UK🌵How he got involved in TE...2019-09-2436 min