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Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS6E65: What happened to Season 6?!Well - it's been a while! It was really bothering me that my last episode was all about what was coming up and then I just stopped. This brief episode explains why I stopped and gives some insight to how to decide whether to morph your podcast or bring it to a stop! It emphasises the importance of knowing why you are doing the podcast and whether it is delivering on your (and your listeners') expectations! Do you want to be a guest on podcasts? Have a look at Match Me To Podcasts to see h...
2024-09-2313 min
Hyperbole: The Best Podcast EverThe Best Cookbook EverIn this episode: Minnesota hyperbole, the best pesto ever, manicured bushes, broaching the brooch subject, Today in Yiddish, horse hobbyists, magical old cherries, IDIOMS! and proverbs, This Week in College Facebook Parenting, local juror drama, cooking something different every day, mistaken identity, gifted children, a show about family, #RHONJ, #LoveIslandUSA, #houseofthedragon, and our interview with the best cookbook cook ever, the amazing Debra Arbit! @fortheloveofcookbooks
2024-06-3045 min
TV BingeboxBETTER DATE THAN NEVER, THAT 90's SHOW, POKER FACE, SHRINKING | 2023.E04 (Video Test)Love, mystery, real talk, and complete trash are the hallmarks of this week's episode.
My heart got filled to overflowing so many times previewing this week's shows that it has likely stretched...but there was also one that, frankly, wasn't even trying.
Shows covered in this episode:
Better Date Than Never (6 eps), featuring Olivia, Dianne, Nirvali, Charles, and more - premieres weekly starting Tuesday 24 January 8pm on ABC and iview.
That 90's Show (10 eps), starring Kurtwood Smith, Debra Jo Rupp, Callie Haverda, Wilmer Valderrama - all eps available...
2023-01-2127 minTV BingeboxBETTER DATE THAN NEVER, THAT 90's SHOW, POKER FACE, SHRINKING | 2023.E04Love, mystery, real talk, and complete trash are the hallmarks of this week's episode.
My heart got filled to overflowing so many times previewing this week's shows that it has likely stretched...but there was also one that, frankly, wasn't even trying.
Shows covered in this episode:
Better Date Than Never (6 eps), featuring Olivia, Dianne, Nirvali, Charles, and more - premieres weekly starting Tuesday 24 January 8pm on ABC and iview.
That 90's Show (10 eps), starring Kurtwood Smith, Debra Jo Rupp, Callie Haverda, Wilmer Valderrama - all eps available...
2023-01-1927 min
Breakfast Leadership ShowFeatured Interview with Dr. Deb Mashek, Author of Collabor(h)ateDr. Deb Mashek, PhD is an experienced business advisor, professor, higher education administrator, and national nonprofit executive. Previously Full Professor of social psychology at Harvey Mudd College, she is the author of Collabor(h)ate: How to build incredibly collaborative relationships at work (even if you’d rather work alone). Named one of the Top 35 Women in Higher Education by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, she has been featured in media outlets including The New York Times, The Atlantic, Business Week, The Hechinger Report, and Fortune. She writes regularly for Psychology Today.
Deb is the founder of Myco Consu...
2022-12-0931 min
Middle Class Film ClassGab & Chatter: The Last Duel / Nightmare Alley / The Wedding Singer / Safe / The Last Thing Mary Saw / Ghostbusters: Afterlife / Horton Hears a Who / The Vigil / Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol / Murderville / The Woman in the House Across the Street fOn this episode: One Flew over the Cuckoo's Book, Ethan Coen reviews Macbeth, and Pinocchio in the Multiverse of Madness. Plus! That 90’s show is here, and a look behind cinema’s most iconic boulder In news: Panic at the Disco, Office Space, Coronavirus, the quest for 500, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Ken Kesey, Fight Club, Chuck Palahniuk, The Shining, Stephen King, The Bible, The Ten Commandments, Stanley Kubrick, Anna Keranina, So Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, Interview with the Vampire, A Clockwork Orange, Silver Linings Playbook, Silence of the Lambs, Election, Drive, Fear and Loathing in las...
2022-02-071h 30
Creative PrinciplesEp312 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Writer-Director ‘Don Jon’ and Apple’s ‘Mr. Corman'Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is best known for his role as Tommy on 3rd Rock from the Sun and for movies like 500 Days of Summer, Inception, 50/50, The Dark Knight Rises, Looper, Lincoln, and Snowden. In this interview, we discuss Joseph’s work as a writer-director, for the film Don Jon and the new series Mr. Corman.
In the 2013 film that co-stars Scarlett Johansson, “A New Jersey guy dedicated to his family, friends, and church, develops unrealistic expectations from watching porn and works to find happiness and intimacy with his potential true love.”
In Mr. Corman, the story follows the life of a publ...
2021-09-2333 min
Extra Hot Great: This Week In TVMr. Corman's Existential CrisisKamille Washington of the Unfriendly Black Hotties podcast is back to discuss Mr. Corman, a (possibly too) slow-building show about a musician turned grade-school teacher/anxiety sufferer and his angst. Did star/producer/crafty coordinator Joseph Gordon-Levitt take on too many jobs -- and not enough fresh story? Why couldn't the show be about Arturo Castro's character? And can we look forward to a Debra Wingeraissance? We went Around The Dial with First Wives Club's second season, FBoy Island, Real Housewives Of Potomac, CNBC crime shows, and UFO; then Courtney and Craig asked us which TV characters are the...
2021-08-111h 37
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS6E64: An Introduction to Season 6In this first episode of 2021, I talk about what you can expect from the rest of the season (season 6!). Finding your voice is increasingly important to me, the Tuesday 15:15's are restarting - the first one is Tuesday 19th January 2021 (sign up here: https://bit.ly/brc-resilience) and new guests, new angles and a mix of episode styles! Also, I'm launching Six Weeks to Podcast Power - it starts on 28th January 2021. Find out more at https://podcastconcierge.com/how-to-podcast. If you have ideas on topics or guests, drop me a note at d...
2021-01-1710 min
Building High Performance CulturesEpisode 29: 2020 - A Year in ReviewFor this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, Waterstone's President and CEO, Marty Parker, looks back at some of the key themes covered over the past year. This episode features clips from Michael McCain (Maple Leaf Foods), Mike Wessinger (PointClickCare), Laurie Schultz (Galvanize), Debra Hewson (Odlum Brown Limited), Phil Verster (Metrolinx), John Anderson (The Oppenheimer Group), Jack Newton (Clio), Jeremy Levitt (CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures), Alim Somani (Hatch Digital), and Kathy Kinloch (BCIT).
2020-12-2222 min
Social Workers MatterNew Semester, News & ViewsWelcome to the last summer episode, we now have autumn to look forward to and the potential prospect of another 'lock down' - not great! In today's episode, I share some news about the new semester and what this has meant for me as a Social Work educator. In the second part of this episode we dip into BASW's PSW magazine for a couple of stories that caught my eye. Which includes some helpful tips on how to survive in social work. Producer, Debra Levitt of Bridge Road Consultants Ltd: bridgeroadconsultants.com ...
2020-09-3031 min
The EnsemblistSmash'ed (Season 2, Episode 15)“The Transfer” premiered on May 11, 2013. It was written by Justin Brenneman and Julia Brownell; Brenneman is a Smash rookie, while Brownell last penned last month’s episode, “The Dress Rehearsal.” The episode was directed by Holly Dale, also a newcomer to our Smash world. The viewership fell for its last time in the series, dipping by 270,000 to a total of 2.01 million viewers. We had four original songs in the episode this week. Our two from Hit List included “Pretender,” written by Lucie Silvas and Michael Busbee, and “I’m Not Sorry,” written by Andrew McMahon. Marc Shaiman and Scott Whitman pen...
2020-08-0725 min
Smash'edSmash'ed (Season 2, Episode 15)“The Transfer” premiered on May 11, 2013. It was written by Justin Brenneman and Julia Brownell; Brenneman is a Smash rookie, while Brownell last penned last month’s episode, “The Dress Rehearsal.” The episode was directed by Holly Dale, also a newcomer to our Smash world. The viewership fell for its last time in the series, dipping by 270,000 to a total of 2.01 million viewers. We had four original songs in the episode this week. Our two from Hit List included “Pretender,” written by Lucie Silvas and Michael Busbee, and “I’m Not Sorry,” written by Andrew McMahon. Marc Shaiman and Scott Whitman pen...
2020-08-0726 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS5E63: Staying Mentally HealthyMental health was a big topic before Covid-19 yet it would be easy to push it aside as we try our best to cope with the pandemic. The reality though is that we can't. Whether we choose to consciously address it or not, our mental health is being impacted by this.As a business owner, an employer, an employee, a parent, no matter who we are or what our role in life is, we are all of us are impacted by the lockdown.To keep yourself and those around you healthy, you need to take...
2020-05-171h 01
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS5E62: How Do You Continue to Trade and Grow Into the Future?This was recorded during the Coronovirus Global Pandemic in 2020. At the time of this webinar, the expectation was that we will not return to normal any time soon but we don't quite know what the future holds . For that matter, will we ever return to the normal we previously knew?If not, what will our new normal look like medium and long term?With all these unknowns, how do you continue to trade and grow? Debra Levitt will be joined by Sam Gold, Gold HR and Rebecca Trudgett, Switchfoot Accou...
2020-05-101h 07
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS5E61: Liana Fricker and Richard Woods - Ideas to Get Your Business OnlineIn this live recording of the Tuesday 15:15 Webinar, I am joined by Liana Fricker of the Inspiration Space and Richard Woods of LEADGEN as they take questions from the audience to generate ideas on how to get your business online. If you'd like to hear about upcoming Tuesday 15:15's and find out about podcasting courses and masterclasses, head on over to bridgeroadconsultants.com/events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-05-031h 24
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS5E60: Sam Gold & Rebecca TrudgettSam Gold of Gold HR and Rebecca Trudgett of Switchfoot Accunting join for this live webinar held during the Covid-19 global pandemic. Addressing some of the HR and Finance concerns of businesses at a time when the world around us was changing rapidly and many were trying to understand their options amidst a wide range of support being offered by the government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-04-2656 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS5E59: Penny Power OBE & Richard Woods: Business AdviceIn this episode, I'm joined by Penny Power OBE and Richard Woods as they answer questions and provide inspiration to a live audience on this webinar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-04-061h 08
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS5E58: Richard Woods & Robin Waite: Inspiration & AdviceThis episode, the first in the latest Season - is all about helping business owners find their feet and figure out how to get their business going or keep it going as we try to navigate the new and uncharted waters of the Covid-19 world! Richard Woods, Founder of LEADGEN and Robin Waite, the business coach answer questions and provide inspiration in this recording of our recent webinar. If you would like to attend a future webinar, email me at debra@podcastconcierge.com. To find out more about Richard Woods and his 30 Leads...
2020-03-311h 16
Brooklands Radio Just Women InterviewsJust Women 31st March 2020Repeat - Mandy Dineley and Penny Carter talks to Debra Levitt of Bridge Road Consulting introducing her pod cast launcher & training - www.bridgeroadconsultants.com/podcast-launcher, Megan Dudziak of Action for Children charity supporting young carers, fostering and adoptions, mental health programmes and 2 Surrey care homes - www.actionforchildren.org.uk and Lara Doherty of Vision Board Surrey helping individuals struggling to find direction and purpose in their lives - www.visionboardssurrey.co.uk
2020-03-3100 min
Social Workers MatterSocial Work Meets Interior DecoratingToday’s episode is called ‘Social Work Meets Interior Decorating’. In this episode, we meet Arlisha from Dallas, Texas USA. Arlisha is a Behavioral Management Consultant and an Interior Decorator. She has taken her professional background and expertise in social work and integrated it with her passion for interior decorating. Her work includes educating individuals and families on the psychology of colours and how to create calming spaces. In this episode of SWM, we hear about her journey, her hopes and aspirations for her business currently and in the future. Arlisha also shares some o...
2020-01-0827 min
Share Your StoryDebra Levitt - The Podcast LauncherLater that summer, I was asked if I had considered helping others to start their own podcasts – I hadn't! The more I thought about it, the more I liked the idea and, in January 2019, I fully launched the Podcast Launcher and Podcast Concierge. Providing a range of services to meet each individuals needs.The Podcast Launcher, 5 Steps to Start Your Podcast and Podcast Concierge services let you decide what type and level of support you want at any stage of your podcast – even if it is just an idea!”In addition, she has started exploring her cr...
2019-12-0456 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS4E57: Vanessa Ugatti: In ConversationThis week's conversation is with Vanessa Ugatti - the True Worth Expert. Vanessa explains that certain personality types have difficulty in making sure they are getting their true worth when working with clients. She was one of them so knows first hand the challenges that they face. Vanessa talks about recognising that she wanted to do something around training but being unclear on what exactly she wanted to do. Using her redundancy, she started figuring it out while working at various part time jobs that were leading her towards her future. A request to speak on...
2019-09-1557 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS4E56: Janine Esbrand: In ConversationIn this episode, I'm in conversation with Janine Esbrand - career and executive coach and Founder of Lightbox Coaching. Janine qualified as a lawyer and shortly after qualifying went on a life changing trip to Africa. After this she began seeking something that would help her give back and discovered the coaching world and that she was and always had been a natural coach. An important part of her coaching is mindset and rethinking what's important to you now and your visions and your values as they may well have changed. Confidence also frequently takes a knock...
2019-09-0143 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS4E55: Pete Wilkinson: In ConversationThis week I'm in conversation with Pete Wilkinson. Pete is the founder of Reclara - a tool that helps keep everyone from CEO down aligned to the same objectives and moving in the same direction. Pete and I speak about how he initially developed the 1-3-5 plan and uses it in his business life and when preparing to run the IronMan. Pete's journey has not been easy - after initial success in the corporate world followed by the ups and downs of running his own small retail business, he decided to move into mentoring a...
2019-08-2548 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS4E54: Tina Boden: In ConversationTina is The Tiny Troubleshooter, The B&B Keeper and co-founder of MicroBiz Matters Day. Tina is a strong advocate of micro business, looking after your mental health and doing what you need to make ends meet. In our conversation we talk about the need to give more focus to the mental health of micro business owners, the importance of recognising your own definition of success rather than trying to attain someone else's, finding good business buddies to support you. Tina shares some of the key things that are important to her - in...
2019-08-1854 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS4E53: Craig Goldblatt: In ConversationCraig takes us from the Amazon to Burkina Faso to our own lives. Speaking to Craig - his passion for helping people with their courage and their confidence by cultivating their inner strength comes through so strongly in our conversation. Craig shares his story of moving from sales to becoming a professional speaker and the importance of connecting to people emotionally. He talks about the turning points for him, the love he has for West Africa and giving back to communities in Burkina Faso and what we learn from them and their ways of life.
2019-08-1156 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS4E52: Richard Dwyer- Part 3Here it is - the final part of my conversation with Richard Dwyer where we get on to the subject of how he manages his overall well-being. Some of the topics we cover are: Daily habits and morning ritual Learning from others Meditation Power breaks and productivity pockets The power of sleep and the right sleep environment Enjoying the moment In this episode, we talk about a number of other people and their contact details are below as are Richard's. Contact Richard at: Instagram | @richard_dwyer_ukWww.richarddwyer.co.u...
2019-07-2127 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS4E51: Richard Dwyer: In Conversation Part 2In this second part of our conversation, Richard talks about his love of all things Disney, going for business training at The Disney Institute, his graduation ears and how impressed he has always been with the experience they create. We talk about the importance of people in any organisation, trust, fear and I get some advice on how to free up some of my own headspace! Conscious decisions, story telling and standing at the top of a car park considering the right trajectory to make sure you hit the air bag far below! Richard's transition f...
2019-07-1545 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS4E50: What In Store in Season 4!In this episode, I let you in on what to expect from Season 4 - there's a few changes (including the artwork!), tell you what's been happening since the end of Season 3 and generally set the scene for this upcoming Season. I talk about an amazing venue I've used recently - Woodhaven Inspirational Space in Woking. A new venue I'll be using in August - The Dog & Hair in Grayshott. What's on my plate at the moment - including Richard Woods' 30 Leads in 30 Days Challenge and accepting a challenge from my M3 Growth Hub business advisor. Ex...
2019-07-0713 min
Blossom Beyond 50 – The PodcastThe Story So Far and Let's Talk GratitudeThe very first Blossom Bites Episode with the story so far!
Guests so far:
Jane Malyon, English Cream Tea CompanyYvette Lynch, Yvette's ChocolatesSharon Paul - The Soul MidwifeRob Moore - The Disruptive EntrepreneurSuzannah Butcher - Calmpreneur.comVicki Wusche - The Wealthy Retirement PlanDebra Levitt - The Podcast Launcher & Concierge
2019-06-1000 minBlossom Beyond 50 – The PodcastInterview with Debra Levitt - The Podcast Launcher & ConciergeIn this interview, Debra and I speak about all things podcast and how she can help you launch yours!
Debra is the Podcast Launcher and Podcast Concierge. She is running a workshop on 18th June - 5 Steps to Start Your Podcast.
She also has her own podcast, Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast where she is in conversation with various business owners and entrepreneurs to share their journey and challenges.
You can contact her:
Web: bridgeroadconsultants.comEmail: debra@bridgeroadconsultants.comPodcast: spotify.bridginggaps.uk or itunes.bridginggaps.ukLinkedI...
2019-06-0300 min
Brooklands Radio Just Women Individual InterviewsJW 190305 Debra LevittDebra Levitt of Bridge Road Consulting introducing her pod cast launcher & training. Debra has 18 years’ experience in blue chip companies uses her wealth of experience across industries, cultures, projects and processes to challenge, facilitate and support. https://www.bridgeroadconsultants.com/podcast-launcher
2019-03-0800 minBrooklands Radio Just Women InterviewsJust Women 5th March 2019Mandy Dineley and Penny Carter talk with Debra Levitt of Bridge Road Consulting introducing her pod cast launcher and training, Megan Dudziak of Action for Children charity which supports young carers, fostering and adoptions services and Lara Doherty of Vision Board Surrey which helps people struggling to find direction and purpose in their lives.
2019-03-0700 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS3E49: Linda Huckle & Gemma Storey: In ConversationPreviously I have released excerpts from these interviews as part of the #MicroBizMatters 7 Day Podcast. These are the full interviews with Gemma Storery (Infinity Creative) and Linda Huckle (Linda Huckle Training). We talk about their businesses, definitions of success, microbusiness and what they are doing or did to support the #MicroBizMatters Day in January. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2019-03-0334 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS3E48: 5 Ways, Beautiful Pens & AutomationIn this episode, I am in conversation with 3 different business owners. Nell Op de Beeck, Mandy Dineley and Jake Liddell. Nell and Jake are speaking to me about what they will be speaking about in the key note speech along with Richard Woods at the Hampshire Business Expo on Tuesday, 26 February 2019. They also share their advice for exhibitors and visitors to the expo to make the most of the show. Mandy and I spoke back in January for the #MicroBizMatters series. I've previously shared a segment of our conversation but here, I share the full in...
2019-02-2438 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS3E47: Richard Dwyer: In ConversationRichard is the Founder & CEO of Flair Gymnastics and co-founder of Kidz Impact. In this episode, Richard and I speak about his journey to building a successful career as a stuntman while also building Flair Gymnastics. Told by his careers advisor that he couldn't become a stuntman as that would be too difficult, he went ahead anyway. Needing to earn money to pay for training, he started a gymnastics club at his former school in Sunbury. Dropping flyers door to door was the start of a business that was 20 years old in 2018! Richard shares his thoughts o...
2019-02-1743 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS3E46: Micro Lead Gen Summit with Richard WoodsOn February 26, the Hampshire Business Expo takes place at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. I've teamed up with Richard Woods - Lead Gen Academy, Nell Op de Beeck - Action Coach and Jake Liddell - WP Aid to build up to the event. Richard, Nell and Jake are presenting the Key Note speech at the Hampshire Business Expo - you can expect a Micro Lead Gen Summit from 12:30-13:30. In this episode, Richard talks about his experience at exhibitions, the 5 Ways and how to reserve your seat! I will be on Stand 44 with the...
2019-02-1410 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS3E45: Does Personality Have A Place In Business?Over the past week, a few things happened - nothing major - but today it all came together and made me ask the question - Does Personality Have A Place In Business? I'd love to know your thoughts - so why not join the conversation on the Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast Facebook page: facebook.com/bridginggapspodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2019-02-1008 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS3E44: Lenka Lutonska- In Conversation Season 3 Episode 44 This week I’m in conversation with Lenka Lutonska. Lenka is one of the leading mindset and business strategists for female entrepreneurs in Europe today. She came to the UK from Slovakia at the age of 19, £30 in her pocket, barely any English and tells me that she was rebelling. She finds a job as a cleaner and starts to climb her way up the corporate ladder eventually responsible for millions of pounds and managing 100s of people. She also started training in a number of areas including NLP and decides to leave her job to complete her training. Broke, but well...
2019-02-0352 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E43: Tina Boden & Richard WoodsIn this episode, I touch base with Tina Boden one week after #MicroBizMatters Day where she spent 8 hours interviewing approximatly 30 guests! Tina and I talk about the day itself, what will happen between now and 2020! She also asks that - if you've seen Tony Robinson OBE - say hi as he is flitting around the country! As part of the #MicroBizMatters 7 Day Podcast, I interviewed a number of business owners and asked them some questions about their business and microbusiness generally. I previously shared a brief excerpt from my interview with Richard Woods a...
2019-01-2737 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS3E42: When Plans Go AwryIn this episode, I share with you the challenges that I faced while putting out #MicroBizMatters - 7 Day Podcast. I wanted to share this with you as I don't often share the challenges I face in my own business. This is specifically about processes, timing, setting boundaries and generally coping! You can expect a glimpse into the world of podcast production as well as some of the guests that will be joining me in this Season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2019-01-2023 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS3E41: #MicroBizMatters Day - Ladies over lunch, Richard Woods & Mandy DineleyIn this last episode before the day itself, I cover the schedule for the day, Tina & Tony talk in more detail about the Ladies over Lunch session leading on to Tina being hangry. Mandy Dinely and Richard Woods share their #IGave11 and Richard Woods is touchingly open about himself and success. I'll be on the Digital Know-How session at 7:45. Watch live on the MicroBizMatters Youtube channel from 7:00 am on 11th Jan 2019. Full details of the day are found at microbizmatters.co.uk. Contact Richard on Twitter if you want t...
2019-01-1020 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS3E40: #MicroBizMatters Day - Makers, Creators & Manufacturers, #IGave11 from Anita Brightley-Hodges and NetworksIn tonight's episode, we hear from Tina and Tony about Network of Networks sessions and how the different networks work together, we touch again on #StartUp2019 and then move on to talk about the wide range of people in the Makers, Creators and Manufacturers session. I speak to Anita Brightley-Hodges about her #IGave11. Show Links: #MicroBizMatters - microbizmatters.co.uk Anita Brightley-Hodges (Twitter) @anitabhodges and @fbplace See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2019-01-0917 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS3E39: #MicroBizMatters Day - Guests on the day, Linda Huckle's #1Gave11Among the guests on the day, Paul Uppal - Small Business Commissioner will be there as will Charlie Mullins OBE - long time supporter of #MicroBizMatters Day and CEO & Founder of Pimlico Plumbers. We talk about late payments and viewing the Youtube Channel, StartUp 2019 and Small Business Saturday. Linda Huckle shares what her #IGave11 will be and asks for you to share your LinkedIn Questions with her. Show Links: #MicroBizMatters - microbizmatters.co.ukSmall Business Commissioner - smallbusinesscommissioner.gov.ukCharlie Mullins - pimlicoplumbers.com/about-us/charlie-mullinsSt...
2019-01-0817 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS3E38: #MicroBizMatters Day - Young Entrepreneurs, Jennifer Corcoran, Cathy Richardson & Gemma Storey on SuccessWe talk young entrepreneurs, the definition of success and hear from Jennifer Corcoran, Gemma Storey and Cathy Richardson about their versions. There will be young entrepreneurs in the Guildhall and they'll be interviewed by Tony during the day so we can find out what their businesses are and how they've been supported in their businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2019-01-0716 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS3E37: #MicroBizMatters Day - the day itself, Jake Liddell on #IGave11, OnesiesIn this episode, Tony and Tina talk about what the day is really like, Jake Liddell shares his plans to support other microbusinesses with an #IGave11, onesies in Hull, the entertainment at the end of the day, friendships made and what it's like running an event that is streamed live! Why not give some thought to how you can support other microbusinesses on the day? Give 11 - it could be an 11 minute video, 11 calls, 11 retweets or 11 minutes spent on #MicroBizMatters spreading the word - or well, you tell me!! See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
2019-01-0617 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS3E36: #MicroBizMatters Day - 6 Days to go!!In today's episode, we rejoin the conversation talking to Tony & Tina about #PayIn30, #Indie25ER and #PowerofPlenty. Microbusinesses represent 95% of the businesses in the UK. Originally falling in the SME category, they have now been recognised as different entities with different needs to SMEs. A microbusiness has between 0 and 9 employees with a turnover of less than £2m per year. Co-founders of the MicroBizMatters movement, Tony Robinson OBE and Tina Boden, are passionate about providing support for microbusinesses, and making the most of the power of plenty. You can find out more about the day itself at mi...
2019-01-0510 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS3E35: #MicroBizMatters Day - An Introduction to #MicroBizMattersMicrobusinesses represent 95% of the businesses in the UK. Originally falling in the SME category, they have now been recognised as different entities with different needs to SMEs. A microbusiness has between 0 and 9 employees with a turnover of less than £2m per year. Co-founders of the MicroBizMatters movement, Tony Robinson OBE and Tina Boden, are passionate about providing support for microbusinesses, and making the most of the power of plenty. They started their movement with Enterprise Rocks on a beach in Scarborough in January 2012. Realising they needed a focal point, the idea of day to focus on all things microbusiness came...
2019-01-0418 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS2E34: Dr Arpinder Bansi- In Conversation Arpinder and I had started our conversation only to find that there was interference on the call which made it difficult to hear so we had to reschedule. It turns out that that the noise was a blessing in disguise as, rather than attempt another call we managed to meet at the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel. It was great to meet one another and Arpinder fell in love with my beautiful borrowed dog, Woody (I had to be careful - she was threatening to take him home with her!). Arpinder talks about the environment she grew up in that, had s...
2018-12-161h 02
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS2E33: Mindy Gibbins-Klein: In ConversationThis week, I'm in conversation with Mindy Gibbins-Klein. She is the multi-award winning founder of REAL Thought Leaders, The Book Midwife® and Panoma Press. She has presented to and coached over 50,000 leaders and entrepreneurs in 18 countries. Mindy and I talk about her journey to the UK, starting her own business during the recession and failing. She decided to stay in the UK and commenced a successful corporate career before, following a series of redundancies, to start her own business again. Today, she runs 3 companies and has many more plans! In the show, we talk about:...
2018-12-091h 05
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS2E32: Dayne Shuda - In ConversationThis week I'm in conversation with Dayne Shuda. Dayne is the owner and founder of Ghost Blog Writers. Dayne always wanted to be in business for himself and when he left university, started his own business. It wasn't working and he realised he had to let the business go. He took a job in a footwear catalogue company. His manager liked Dayne's entrepreneurial spirit and his role suited him well. His knowledge and experience grew. He then started a side hustle - writing blogs for one company and then more seemed to keep coming along. He...
2018-12-021h 00
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS2E31: In Conversation at the Lead Gen SummitThis week I am in conversation with 9 business owners (plus hearing from 3 speakers)! As Small Business Saturday is coming up, this seemed the ideal time to share the mini-interviews I did at Richard Woods' Lead Gen Summit in October. Each business owner shares what they have found (or are still finding) challenging about starting up and running a business. We start with Allanna Farquhar who is just setting up a new business venture and end with Richard Dwyer with an established business of 20 years! In between, we hear from Mandy Dineley, Lindsay Milner, Jess Staniforth, J...
2018-11-2539 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS2E30: In Conversation with Tony Robinson OBEThis week I am in conversation with Tony Robinson OBE. Tony is a champion of Micro Businesses and, along with his business partner, co-founded the #MicroBizMatters movement along with Tina Boden. Tony talks about his life generally but also his show The Micro Myths and Magic Show. He is a strong advocate for all micro business owners and feels he is doing exactly what he wants to be doing. He has been working for himself for 32 years. An author (Freedom from Bosses Forever) and really, an incredibly varied and full life! We talked about: T...
2018-11-181h 18
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS2E29: In Conversation with Elaine GosdenThis week, I am in conversation with Elaine Gosden of Blue Gnu Consulting. This is a particularly special conversation because, as well as talking about her work - Elaine shares her story of losing her partner when he was involved in a helicopter crash in a war zone 15 years ago. We talk about many things but her honesty about her reactions, the ups and downs, the people who supported her through this and how she wants Marc to be remembered are heartwarming. There were some problems with the audio file post interview and you will...
2018-11-1146 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS2E28: In Conversation with Moira MartinI was really interested in speaking to Moira because, in her role as Director at Kelly's Storage Charity Events, they take a very different approach to supporting charities. Moira shares how they are able to give 100% of the revenue from an event to the named charity, the unexpected side benefit of increased company morale (it was already high but now is even better!) and some of the challenges she has encountered along the way. To date, they have raised over half a million pounds! In our conversation, we spoke about: The realisation that by t...
2018-11-0449 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS2E27: In Conversation with Elroy 'Spoonface' PowellI spoke with Elroy 'Spoonface' Powell over the summer. Spoon has enjoyed international fame with the dance music project, Black Legend. The group’s reworking of the Barry White classic "You See the Trouble with Me" reached the top of the UK charts, selling more than a million copies worldwide. We spoke about how it felt to go from a chart toppping career to trying to find his own path and where he is now. The burn out along the way and how he now takes care of himself - martial arts plays and has for...
2018-10-2855 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS2E26: In Conversation with Jennifer HamleyIs there anything more inspirational than seeing a woman in her element, full of confidence and having the time of her life? I’m in conversation with Jennifer Hamley. She celebrate women with handbags & accessories that are celebrated as totems of fun & confidence. Jen's journey on the surface is one of success but she talks about how, just this past summer, she was ready to shut the business down. She actually made the decision to close it but in doing so, this led her to a shift in mindset and a renewed energy and inspiration to keep it...
2018-10-211h 08
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS2E25: In Conversation With Richard MayburyRichard is known as ‘Mr Productivity’ by many of his clients. He is the owner of Attitude Solutions, a specialist training business focused on enabling people to measurably improve the way they manage their critical results and competing priorities within high volume, high velocity workloads. Richard talks about his journey from Chartered Insurer to Mr. Productivity and how focusing on: Training. Motivation. Overseas. took him to Kenya and a change from the normal trajectory of a Chartered Insurer. He and his wive decided to return to the UK and this led to another chang...
2018-10-141h 22
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS2E24: In Conversation with Claire LeighClaire Leigh started her boutique business just over 4 years ago with a small credit card loan holding ‘gift parties’ in people’s houses. She now has an award winning shop in St.John’s Village, Woking turning over in excess of £200,000. Claire shares her story of how she went from gift parties to having the shop in St. Johns Village, Woking. Claire has a number of events in the lead up to Christmas - starting on 1st November with an evening to solve your styling dilemmas for the upcoming party season - with professional stylist, Emma Shoe
2018-10-071h 05
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS2E23: Reflections, International Podcast Day & Drive to Digital 2018This week is a little different as I reflect on the themes that have come out of my conversations so far, a look at some of the conversation around International Podcast Day and key takeaways from the Drive to Digital 2018. For more information on International Podcast Day and to find replays of specials, visit www.internationalpodcastday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-09-3030 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS2E22: In Conversation with Geraldine JoaquimGeraldine spent 20+ years working for a large corporation as an international marketing consulting - travellling all over the world. As a 'side hustle', she also ran her own tour operator specialising in South African diving and safaris. As a mother with a young family, various animals and a husband - she was looking to the next 20 years to see what she wanted to do. We talk about how that led her to hypnotherapy and wanting to keep people well rather than focus on fixing them when they aren't (though of course she does that too!) A...
2018-09-231h 07
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS2E21: In Conversation with James SinclairJames set up his first business while he was still in school - he had to hire a driver (his grandfather) to take him to events as he couldn't drive himself! From his early magic shows, James has built one of the largest entertainment businesses in the UK. We speak about James' journey, his support for other entrepreneurs and he gives some amazing advice for business owners. Show Notes: James and I spoke about: Starting off as a magician while still in his teens Leaving home and starting to invest as h...
2018-09-1642 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS2E20: In Conversation with Rhiannon FordDivorce is not something that we speak about very often unless it is impacting us or someone close to us. It made a change to talk about it with Rhiannon and really gain an insight into her business, how it evolves, the challenges she sees people facing as they deal with a relationship that may no longer be working. We spoke about the importance of support, self-care and also some of the realities of leaving your partner. Rhiannon was practicing family law when she had to take a break due to a chronic health condition. This, combined wi...
2018-09-091h 08
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS2E19: In Conversation with James ThompsonI met with James Thompson - Managing Director of the award winning Spokes of Bagshot, IoD (Institute of Directors) Director of the Year 2017 in Spokes on a sweltering July day. I was delighted to discover that James is super easy to speak to, interesting and inspirational plus - a real bonus here - the shop is air conditioned! What more could anyone ask for?! James and I speak about how he has always loved cycling, his desire to make a change in his life, meet the business partner that led to Spokes (be ready for hairs raising...
2018-09-021h 24
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E18: In Conversation With Daniel PriestleyDaniel Priestley is a key person of influence and also dedicated to making a dent in the world. Australian but now based in London, Daniel is a best selling author and co-founder of Dent Global. Dent run accelerators to guide entrepreneurs through the pain of the entrepreneurial journey. We talk about lizard brains, how families and tribes behave within businesses, Daniel’s journey, and how he maintains his well-being. Show Notes During our conversation we talk about: About Dent and the accelerators they run His 4 books on scaling up on through the entr...
2018-07-291h 04
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E17: In Conversation with Alison Edgar Alison is one of those people who you just can't help wanting to listen to! Her enthusiasm is infectious When talking to the Entrepreneur's Godmother, you might expect there to be some talk of wands and tiaras but would you expect Golf and The Godfather to come up as well? I didn't! Alongside golf and the godfather, we talk about how Alison became the Entrepreneur's Godmother, her knowledge of sales, her best-selling book and selling from your heart with passion. Our conversation covers: Going from corporate saleswoman to The E...
2018-07-2254 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E16: In Conversation with Suzie Volkes-Smith Speaking to Suzie is pure joy - her enthusiasm and belief about what she does can't be contained. Suzie shares who she helps and why as well as her own story from being a shy quiet child to an adult who was using partying as way to feel bolder. She realised this wasn't what she wanted her life to be and as she made changes discovered how strongly she wants to help people change their lives and to live their life their way rather than be constrained by their bodies. The strength of her belief & d...
2018-07-1556 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E15: In Conversation with Linda HuckleIn this episode, Linda and I spoke about networking, the challenges, Linked In and how people use it, could use it, don't use it and so much more. We also talk about networking which isn't surprising given Linda's second role as Regional Director at The Athena Network! A lovely chat in which Linda explains how she became Linked In Linda, how she tries to balance her well being and personal life and her tips to other business owners and startups. Also - in this episode, the first appearance of my brand new music makes an a...
2018-07-081h 05
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E14: In Conversation with Richard WoodsI speak to Richard Woods just before one of his Lead Gen Academy evenings in Farnborough. Richard talks about his experiences on The Apprentice, how health problems impacted him and much much more! At the time of speaking, he was still knee deep in his new boiler business as well as about to launch WP Aid! There is no stopping this man!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-07-0151 minBrooklands Radio Just Women InterviewsJust Women 26th June 2018Mandy Dineley talks with Maz Pennington of The Shabby Gourmet providing high quality catering and home cooked ready meals, Shalini Bhalla of JustJhoom an expert in Indian culture and spirituality and an accredited mindfulness teacher and Debra Levitt of Bridge Road Consultants about starting your own podcasts.
2018-06-2900 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E13: In Conversation with Amanda C Watts Amanda inspires leading firms of accountants to use marketing to grow their business. She is the founder of TwentyTwo Agency, an Amazon bestselling author, mentor for Virgin Start-Up and creator of The Relationship First Method™. She speaks regularly on marketing and branding and has helped over 500 companies launch and grow across the globe since 2009. Amanda now works solely with accounting firms helping them to attract more high value clients, to be create more profit and more time in their practices. We talk about her agency, TwentyTwo and the process of writing books and how...
2018-06-2453 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E12: In Conversation with Holly WagnerHolly is a video marketer (which was a lot easier for me to say than videographer!), she's been running her business for approximately 3 years and has really found her niche as her business has grown and evolved over this time. Holly wasn't sure what she wanted to do after leaving university and after attending a talk for people just like her, met someone from Prince's Trust which ultimately led to her joining one of their programmes, getting funding from them and starting her journey running her own business. Holly's warm personality and understanding of how it feels to be in fron...
2018-06-171h 00
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E11: In Conversation with Paul RaynerIn this week's episode, I speak to Paul Rayner. Paul is a habit and health coach. We talk about how he progressed from personal training, to being a research exercise scientist before returning to personal training and now his focus on nutrition and habit changes. I ask if Paul views himself as an entrepreneur, about his online course coming soon and where he hopes to take the business in the future. Paul shares how he looks after his own well being and some of the challenges he has faced. Find out more about P...
2018-06-1051 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E10: In Conversation with Jo FerroneJo Ferrone is the founder of How Does She Do It - an online Facebook Community and in person networking in Surrey and Wrapped Up Admin. Jo's own experience of isolation working for herself led to her setting up the online community which is now growing even more. She talks about her doubts, the need to step out of your comfort zone and learning to give it a go - even if you are not sure it's going to work! If you're interested in attending one of Jo's networking events - the next dates are: Online: 5th Ju...
2018-06-0337 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E9: In Conversation with Mike ClarkMike Clark is an Australian entrepreneur. Mike was living in London, England when we spoke but is in the midst of getting ready to move himself and his young family back to Australia. A hectic and exciting time for him. Mike came over to the UK with Triumph which has matured into Dent Global. 12 years on he has taken a on a new role, working with Daniel Priestley once more, as part of the Dent Global Leadership team in Australia. Mike shares his experiences and advice on selling, blockers, writing a book and so much more. I...
2018-05-2753 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E8: In Conversation with Tomas SvitorkaTomas' shares his story on starting when he came to the UK from the Czech Republic 13 years ago. In that time he worked his way up from a pot washer into management and now he is a successful coach of OK is NOT Enough. In our conversation, Tomas shares his journey to become a coach, how he encourages people to define their own version of success, his upcoming book, the need to change if you're at OK and not happy being there, asking to paid for his coaching, gives some advice on getting yourself out there and picking up the p...
2018-05-2059 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E7: In Conversation with Sam GoldIn this conversation, Sam Gold of Gold HR and I talk about how she helps employers whether they're looking to take on their first employee or adding to an existing team, managing the HR aspects of having employees, some of the challenges employers face, how Sam made the transition from being in a corporate environment and how she balances being a mother and a wife with running her own business. She shares the challenges of acknowledging what we're good at and recognising when to outsource to those who are good at it! We also talk a...
2018-05-1339 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E6: In Conversation with Tom WatsonWow - what a great conversation! Tom Watson and I chat about all sorts of things including his story of a very challenging childhood but how the right support put him on the right path, how sharing this story has touched the lives of many and enabled Tom to make another change in his life helping people to have a better life. He's a truly inspirational man! A best selling author of Man Shoes, 2 more books in the pipeline, a successful entrepreneur and doing his best to make sure his work and life are integrated. It's taken...
2018-05-061h 06
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E5: In Conversation with Andrew PriestleyAndrew is a business leadership coach working with Managing Directors of Limited companies who are looking to take the next step in their growth. We talk about VAT (we're not too sure how we got there!) and then the importance of knowing the key elements of your business plan, what holds people back, how Andrew maintains his well being and about the books he's written and lots more! Andrew shares from his wealth of experience some of the areas that all business owners and startups need to think about. For more information on Andrew and my other g...
2018-04-2947 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E4: In Conversation with Nikki FaulknerNikki Faulkner of Mulberry Bush Consulting speak about how Nikki made the transition from geophysics to people and processes. We talk about how she works with clients, some of the challenges she faced when starting out and more! We also talk about the challenges business owners can face when trying to expand which means letting go! Nikki shares how she found a business support network through a combination of networking and existing social networks. I work with people to put together plans, improve your productivity and meet your project management needs so you can...
2018-04-1544 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E3: In Conversation with Penny Power OBEPenny and I speak about what she wants the Business Cafe to bring to small business owners and communities, the challenges of finding the right investor and how important it is for us to look after ourselves. Penny also talks about the most important skill any business owner needs! We also talk about how loneliness impacts usand the every changing demands of the digital world and how The Business Cafe will support business owners in getting started using the tools they need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-04-0144 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E2: An Interview with Matz SkoogThe other week I had the pleasure of interviewing Matz Skoog. Matz started learning ballet at the age of 8 and the rest, as they say, is history! Following a successful career as a ballet dancer, Matz moved on to take on roles as an artistic director for ballet companies at the English National Ballet and Royal Ballet of New Zearland. Now he has moved into the world of high performance coaching - bringing his experience in the world of ballet to coach business people - whether they are in performing arts or not....
2018-03-1842 min
Bridging Gaps - The Business PodcastS1E1: Interview with Anne RenshawAnne talks about her business, referral networks, networking tips and some of the challenges of starting your own business. She also talks about how she started doing triathlons and how she now ties this in with charity work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-2525 minBrooklands Radio Just Women InterviewsJust Women 5th December 2017Alison Florence & Mandy Dineley. Ask the Expert in Farnham gives local businesses an easy way to find advice and support. Debra Levitt of Bridge Road Consultants Ltd. an experience project manager, Rebecca Trudgett of Switchfoot Accounting and Sam Gold founder of GoldHR a Small Business HR expert
2017-12-0800 min
Remakers MarkRemakers Mark 20, Part 1 {Inception}: Horror In DreamsIn this very special episode of Remakers Mark, we play with our own space-time continuum, for a ‘Bizarro Remakers Mark’ discussion of 2010’s Inception. Unlike normal episodes of RM, where we discuss old movies if recast and remade today, in this episode we flip it for real, recasting a modern movie in several different eras:
Mark: 1920’s
Lee: 1950’s
Andy: Early 1970’s
Jer: 1979-82
Kyle: 1990-93
Due to a nasty stomach bug, we had our good friend ‘1920’s Jimmy’ sit in to record Mark’s picks.
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