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Scottish Independence PodcastsHow We Set Up Our Parliament🎙️ In this episode, Fiona and Marlene are joined by Esther Roberton, co-ordinator of the Scottish Constitutional Convention, the movement that laid the groundwork for the creation of the Scottish Parliament. Esther reflects on the original aspirations for a new kind of democracy in Scotland and assesses how far those ambitions have been realised over the past 20+ years.
They also explore Esther’s current work with the Build A Local Scotland campaign (www.buildlocal.scot), including the critical relationship between Holyrood, local councils, and community-level democracy. If you're interested in Scottish politics and the future of local governance in Scot...2025-07-181h 00Scottish Independence PodcastsBuilding A Local ScotlandScotland has practically the largest units of local government in the world. An average Scottish council has 175,000 people compared to an average across the EU of 10,000. There seems to be widespread consensus that something needs to be done about the over-centralisation of Scotland, but little agreement about what that should be.
A group of individuals from a range of backgrounds - activists, academics, trade unionists and more - have set themselves the task of raising the profile of this democratic deficit and engaging the public and politicians in a discussion about how to address it.
In...2024-10-111h 10Scottish Independence PodcastsTen Years OnIn this month's livestream Indypodcasters Marlene, Fiona and Lynne reflect on the Believe in Scotland 10th anniversary rally and other indy events, whether marches have had their day, the Labour party's disastrous first 2 months in power and how the the SNP is adjusting to life as a minority government.
With clips, chat and listeners comments, we hope this brings a flavour of events in September 2024
Watch Charlie Stuart's film Still Yes here https://youtu.be/M_5hQM_NRAg?si=atCbI7x4wlMOaHDf
Find out more about the Building A Local Scotland campaign and...2024-10-0448 min
BuildLocal PodcastHow Business SHOULD Use Video Post Covid-19Video is no longer just a form of Marketing for businesses. With the recent Covid-19 situation, businesses are learning that video should be part of their overall communications strategy. How do we communicate with vendors, customers, employees and other partners? Video is playing a huge role, but like everything else, without a strategy and execution, money will get wasted and your full potential will never be reached.2020-07-1330 minBuildLocal PodcastSimple Ways to Improve Website | BuildLocal Podcast #10Chris answers some ways for you to evaluate your companies website and how to make some simple, yet really important changes to your site to increase your SEO and keep customers on your site longer.2020-07-0616 minBuildLocal PodcastWhen and How Your Business Should Begin Marketing After Covid-19Episode 9: How and When Your Business Should Begin Marketing After Covid-19Chris and Scott are back and share some thoughts and ideas on how (and maybe more importantly) when small businesses should begin marketing after Covid-19.There are a lot of things to consider. Chris and Scott give some do's and don'ts that will help you not spend money on things you don't need or aren't ready for while maximizing the marketing budget you do have.2020-06-2216 minBuildLocal PodcastBrad Pauquette [School of Kingdom Writers] | BuildLocal Podcast #8In this episode we talk to Brad Pauquette, Director of the School of Kingdom Writers in Zanesville, Ohio. Brad talks about his career in business, technology, book publishing, and author development, and how all of these interests led him to found the school. We discuss the challenges and triumphs along the way and the goals for the school moving forward.2020-05-1819 minBuildLocal PodcastCory Hartman (Fulcrum Content) | BuildLocal Podcast #007In this episode we talk to Cory Hartman, owner of Fulcrum Content. We discuss Cory’s move from pastor to independent business owner and author. Cory talks about some of the struggles with starting his own business and how he’s been able to find a niche where he can use his natural gifts and create genuine value for his clients.2020-05-0119 minBuildLocal PodcastWhy Build Local? | BuildLocal Podcast2020-04-2715 minBuildLocal PodcastDaniel Jennings (Jennings Java) | BuildLocal Podcast #006In this episode, we have a discussion with Daniel Jennings, the owner of Jennings Java. Daniel talks about how his passion for coffee lead him to start a business while he was still in highschool and some of the challenges along the way. We discuss the creative ways that their company is adapting to current market conditions, and Daniel gives some great advice to those looking to start their own businesses.2020-04-2720 minBuildLocal PodcastCharlotte Colley (Village Manager - New Concord, OH) | BuildLocal Podcast #005In this episode we talk to Charlotte Coley, the Village Manager for the town of New Concord, Ohio. Charlotte talks about her background in local government and how that overlaps with local businesses. We also discuss the current Covid-19 pandemic, what the village is doing to help businesses during this time, and what businesses can do to move forward. 2020-04-2419 min
BuildLocal PodcastTim O'Brien (YoungLife TOB Photography) | BuildLocal Podcast #004In the episode we interview Tim O'Brien. Tim is the owner of TOB Photography and also the Senior Area Director for the Young Life in Hollidaysburg, PA. We talk to Tim about his passion for impacting the lives of youth and how his photography business emerged naturally from that passion. Tim discusses balancing his business and his full-time job and how the two complement each other.2020-04-2022 min
BuildLocal PodcastGarrett Chapman (Chapman's Coffee House) | BuildLocal Podcast #003Garret Chapman is the owner of Chapman's Coffee House in New Concord, Ohio. We talk to Garrett about the everyday joys and struggles of running the coffee shop and why he's been able to be successful in a location where others have struggled in the past. We also talk about the decision to temporarily shut down during the Covid-19 pandemic and his plans moving forward.2020-04-1719 min
BuildLocal PodcastEmily Hitchcock (Columbus Publishing Lab) | BuildLocal Podcast #002We talk to Emily Hitchcock, CEO of Columbus Publishing Lab, about her experience running the publish company, currently based in Zanesville, Ohio. Emily talks about her struggles early on, when she was first learning to be a professional copy editor, and also talks about the meaningful moments that make the struggle worthwhile.Here's how you can learn more about Columbus Publishing Lab and get ahold of Emily:Website - columbuspublishinglab.comEmail - emily@columbuspublishinglab.com2020-04-1015 min
The Tech Life with Rich ConteTech Life #15: Local Works CHS | Larry Downey | Lowcountry Local First | Creators Clubhouse | Cowering | Powered by the Beats and Eats NetworkThe Tech Life with host Rich Conte brings you an insider's view of life in today's fastest growing technology markets.  We will be bringing you guests spanning a wide range of industry roles and locations and they’ll be sharing the perspective and experiences that matter to you. Whether you're interested in starting a career in technology or already in the industry and considering a change, you won’t want to miss it.
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This episode of the Tech Life Podcast features the insider’s perspective on Co-working spaces and how they help Enterpreneurs and Smal...2015-03-0800 min
Beats and EatsTech Life #15: Local Works CHS | Lowcountry Local First | Creators ClubhouseThe Tech Life with host Rich Conte brings you an insider's view of life in today's fastest growing technology markets.  We will be bringing you guests spanning a wide range of industry roles and locations and they’ll be sharing the perspective and experiences that matter to you. Whether you're interested in starting a career in technology or already in the industry and considering a change, you won’t want to miss it.
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This episode of the Tech Life Podcast features the insider’s perspective on Co-working spaces and how they help Enterpreneurs and Smal...2015-01-0200 min