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Business Literacy for the ArtistFrom Self- Tape to Commercial: Thinking Outside of the Box w/Skipper Mari Pt 1This week, we get to know Skipper Mari through her very first podcast interview. Having been in the business since her child and teen years, Skipper is a booked-and-busy commercial actor who has boldly taken her career into her own hands. With experience both in front of and behind the camera, she’s developed a sharp business mindset that keeps her thriving — not just auditioning, but consistently working.Her career has taken her around the globe, from national commercial spots and major campaigns like Bank of America, to working alongside icons like John Cena, to a wide rang...
2025-12-0829 min
Podlediad CaersalemRhufeiniaid - Sesiwn 3. Gras. Be' 'sy mor rhyfeddol am ras? (Rhufeiniaid 3-4) gyda Mari WilliamsRhufeiniaid - Sesiwn 3. Gras. Be' 'sy mor rhyfeddol am ras? (Rhufeiniaid 3-4) gyda Mari Williams
2025-09-2836 minPodlediad CaersalemCariad tu hwnt i ffiniau (Marc 5:21-43) gyda Mari WilliamsCariad tu hwnt i ffiniau (Marc 5:21-43) gyda Mari Williams
2025-07-1328 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastJamie Urquhart: From Chip Design to Global InnovationIn this weeks episode, Mari Williams is joined by Jamie Urquhart, co-founder of ARM Holdings, sharing his remarkable journey from chip designer to technology innovator. Through candid storytelling, Jamie reveals the leadership principles, personal challenges, and strategic insights that helped transform ARM into a global technology powerhouse.Jamie Urquhart was part of the founding team of ARM Holdings from its inception in November 1990 until November 2002. He helped deliver extraordinary revenue growth, continuous technology innovation and built an industrial ecosystem in a business of global importance. His roles at ARM included VP of...
2025-05-281h 35
The Alternative Leader PodcastOptimising Health: Sleep, Lifestyle, and Personal Wellness with Gabriela RosaGabriela Rosa is a world-renowned fertility specialist, author, and reproductive health educator. Gabriela is the founder and director of the Rosa Institute—an organization dedicated to helping couples create healthy babies, despite previous reproductive challenges. Since 2001 Gabriela and her team of clinicians blend evidence-based science into a holistic, supportive, and education-focused approach to fertility treatment. Her proven and effective methodology (shown to deliver a 78.8% live birth rate when other treatments have failed) is the underlying foundation of all of Gabriela’s signature programs. Gabriela and her team have now provided reproductive education and empowerment to over 1...
2025-05-2154 min
Siarad Siop efo Mari a Meilir30 - Heledd Cynwal, Huw Fyw a Huns CymruMae'r haul wedi bod yn tywynnu a Mari a Meilir wedi bod yn hel straeon rownd Cymru a thu hwnt ar eich cyfer chi. Da ni'n croeswu'r Pab newydd (gan ofyn iddo newid ei farn ar hawliau LHDTC+ a hawliau menywod), yn sôn am gyfweliad difyr Mari efo Heledd Cynwal a barbeciw bendigedig Meilir. Heb anghofio wrth gwrs, eich cynigion, eich cyfrinachau a'ch cyfaddefiadau blasus. Brysiwch, mae'r siop ar agor!
2025-05-151h 13
The Alternative Leader PodcastConducting Life: Leadership Lessons from an Orchestra Maestro with Roit FeldenkreisRoit is a trailblazing orchestra conductor and sought-after performance coach. With over two decades of experience leading world-class orchestras across Europe, Israel, and beyond, she has built a remarkable career that seamlessly integrates artistic excellence with transformative leadership development. As the founder of BHZ Consulting Group, Roit developed the MAESTRO Method, a cutting-edge approach that applies the principles of orchestra conducting to the corporate world. Roit is celebrated as a conductor for her visionary programming, which blends classical masterpieces with world premieres by contemporary artists. Her collaborations with world-class soloists, choirs, and dancers have resulted in...
2025-05-1434 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastAnne Bailey's Journey from Career Confusion to Social ImpactIn this inspiring episode of the Alternative Leader Podcast, Anne Bailey, CEO of Form the Future, shares her personal story of navigating career challenges after graduating from Harvard. She reveals how her own struggles with finding meaningful work led her to create a nonprofit that supports young people in discovering their potential and career paths. Anne discusses the importance of mentorship, challenging self-limiting beliefs, and breaking through societal expectations to create a purpose-driven career that makes a real difference.About Anne:Anne Bailey, CEO and Co-founder of Form the Fu...
2025-05-0756 min
Mari Williams: Alone and RisingNavigating Loneliness in Military Life and BeyondIn this powerful podcast episode, Mari Williams interviews Cara Cunniff, a former British military officer and endurance athlete, who shares her profound experience of feeling lonely while surrounded by other military spouses during her husband's deployment to Iraq. The conversation explores the challenges of emotional connection, the importance of self-worth, and how small acts of kindness can transform personal isolation. Cara discusses her journey of finding strength in solitude, developing emotional intelligence, and ultimately creating meaningful connections in both personal and professional life.About Cara:Cara is a leadership and performance c...
2025-05-0656 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastThreads of Change: Stacey Grant-Canham's Feminist Fashion Revolution with Black and BeechStacey Grant-Canham, founder of Black and Beech, discusses her journey from a part-time side hustle to a mission-driven fashion brand. Inspired by her father's brain aneurysm and her own experiences, Stacey emphasizes the importance of integrity, feminism, and sustainability in her business. She transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship, driven by the need for safety and security. Black and Beech focuses on ethical practices, supporting positive industry changes, and fostering a community of like-minded individuals. Despite challenges, Stacey aims for continuous improvement, balancing profitability with her values, and advocates for systemic change, particularly in political leadership an...
2025-04-3044 min
Mari Williams: Alone and RisingAlone But Not Lonely: A Journey of Self-Discovery with Peter SnellgroveIn this episode Peter Snellgrove, shares his journey of adoption and its impact on his life. He recounts a difficult childhood marked by abuse and neglect, leading to his departure from home at 17. Peter later discovered his Scottish heritage and connected with his first cousin, who also had a challenging upbringing. He emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and the value of friends and family. Peter also discusses his love for music, particularly the albums "Misplaced Childhood" by Marillion and "Selling England by the Pound" by Genesis, which have been a source of comfort. Pet...
2025-04-2946 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastFrom Divorce to Fitness: Hannah Walker's Journey in life, leadership and business.Hannah Walker is a personal trainer who, after seeing just how much physical training changed not only her health and fitness but also her mindset, set up her own business, Eton Fitness. Eton Fitness focuses on 1-2-1 online training in her ‘The Empowered Female Programme’. Although this is based around fitness, she also includes education surrounding hormones, training and nutrition. The majority of women I train are in Perimenopause. Hannah is here to share the struggles and the successes she went through to start her own business. You can connect with Hannah on Inst...
2025-04-2353 min
Mari Williams: Alone and RisingFinding Solitude, Happiness and Self after being a carer, with Suzette ShahmoonIn this podcast Suzette Shahmoon discusses her feelings around loneliness and her journey to how she finally became happy alone. We cover topics such as, how she felt as the only Jewish girl in her community, to how she coped travelling in different countries and trying to quickly learn a new language. Suzette also talks about how isolating it was to marry young to a husband suddenly diagnosed with Parkinson's and how this affected their family. Suzette shares how she approached finding out who she was and how she became Alone and Rising. Suzette has sp...
2025-04-2256 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastGut Matters: Transforming Health from the Inside Out with Goitseone ThamaeIn this episode Goitseone Thamae shares her entrepreneurial journey from selling fruit and vegetables from her childhood garden in Botswana to starting her own company Evobiome, to help combat ill health by focusing on the microbiome. We talk about her leadership mindset and drive and how she learned from failures. Goitseone shares how she fought for her life in hospital with covid and the ill health she felt plagued by which made her focus on her gut. She has resolved these issues by caring for her microbiome. In this podcast she tells us why the gu...
2025-04-161h 01
Mari Williams: Alone and RisingFinding Solace and Self: Navigating Loneliness, Personal Growth, and the Journey to Inner Peace with Christina CooperIn this powerful episode of Alone and Rising, host Mari Williams sits down with Christina Cooper, a hypnotherapist and musician, to explore the transformative journey of finding strength in solitude. During the COVID-19 lockdown, Christina experienced profound loneliness that became a catalyst for deep personal growth. She shares her raw and honest experience of being isolated, reconnecting with herself through meditation, music, and self-reflection. Christina is a hypnotherapist, musician and entrepreneur. She helps both performing artists and non-artists overcome fear and anxiety to enjoy a freer, more fulfilling experience of performance and life. As...
2025-04-151h 22
The Alternative Leader PodcastVoice, Identity, and Leadership: A Conversation with Julia CaddickIn this episode, Voice and Presentation coach, Julia Caddick, shares her journey to leadership. Beginning with how she was enamoured by music at a young age, to following her passion through singing and performance. Diagnosed with skin cancer when young, she found her strength and coping mechanisms highlighted in a way she hadn’t experienced before. Julia shares with us why being able to use your voice to be authentically yourself as a leader is a skill which affects us way beyond being on stage. We look at how self-worth can be enhanced and h...
2025-04-0943 min
Mari Williams: Alone and RisingEmbracing Self-Discovery and Personal Growth with IanJoin host Mari Williams as she explores the transformative journey of finding strength, resilience, and fulfillment while being alone. Through intimate conversations with guests like Ian, this podcast delves into personal stories of self-discovery, challenging societal expectations, and learning to build a powerful internal sense of self-worth. Whether you're single, seeking personal growth, or looking to understand the value of solitude, "Alone and Rising" offers inspiring insights into creating a meaningful life on your own terms.You can help Mari with her research by taking the Alone and Rising questionnaire hereht...
2025-04-0829 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastBreathing into Brilliance: Navigating ADHD, Leadership, and Personal Transformation with Lisa SibleyJoin Mari Williams as she sits down with Lisa Sibley, a pioneering breath work expert, to explore the powerful intersection of conscious breathing, neurodiversity, and personal growth. Lisa shares her transformative journey of discovering her ADHD, uncovering the healing potential of breath work, and how this practice can revolutionize leadership, stress management, and self-understanding. From corporate teams to individual healing, this episode offers profound insights into how breathing consciously can unlock our potential, clear emotional blockages, and create meaningful change in our personal and professional lives. isa is a leading breathworker known for her innovative approach to c...
2025-04-0254 min
Mari Williams: Alone and RisingManaging shame and being alone after divorce: by Ian SwanstonIn this powerful episode, Ian opens up about his deeply personal journey through divorce, loss, and finding himself. From the devastating murder of his brother to navigating a challenging marriage breakdown, Ian shares how embracing solitude became his path to healing. Hear a candid conversation about male vulnerability, overcoming shame, and the courage it takes to truly know oneself. This episode challenges stereotypes about masculinity and offers profound insights into personal growth, proving that being alone can be a transformative experience of strength and self-understanding.About Ian;Ian is a c...
2025-04-011h 25Podlediad CaersalemGweld Gogoniant y Groes (Ioan 12) gyda Mari WilliamsGweld Gogoniant y Groes (Ioan 12) gyda Mari Williams
2025-03-3040 min
Mari Williams: Alone and RisingFinding Purpose and Community After Loss with Judy ReithIn this powerful episode of Alone and Rising, host Mari Williams sits down with Judy Reith to explore the transformative journey of navigating grief, loneliness, and rediscovering purpose after losing a spouse. Judy shares her raw and inspiring story of creating Cambridge Widows, a support group that helps widowed individuals find connection, healing, and joy through shared experiences. With vulnerability and wisdom, she reveals how facing darkness can lead to unexpected light, offering hope and practical insights for anyone struggling with loss and learning to rebuild life on their own terms.You can fi...
2025-03-2543 min
Mari Williams: Alone and RisingFrom Addiction to Artistry: Jack Raymond's Journey of HealingJ Raymond shares his story of overcoming addiction and trauma. Raised in a household with alcoholics, J found solace in reading and writing, leading to a career in literature. His father's death at 53 spurred him to quit his insurance job and pursue writing full-time. J's recovery journey involved confronting his past, finding community, and writing "The Kindred Project," a collection of stories from others in recovery. He emphasizes the importance of solitude, self-compassion, and discovering one's passion. About J J. Raymond is the best-selling author of six published works: Spad...
2025-03-1257 minMari Williams: Alone and RisingAlone and Rising: Finding Strength in Self-Worth : Mari Williams' Personal StoryIn this powerful introductory episode, Mari Williams shares her deeply personal journey of learning to be happy alone. This isn’t about being single, you can learn to be happy alone in a loving committed relationship. This ability to be happy alone with yourself affects your everyday decisions, your leadership and the success of your life. She explores how understanding self-worth transforms relationships and challenges societal expectations about being happy alone and what loneliness means both personally and professionally. Through candid storytelling, Mari reveals her struggles with commitment, destructive relationships, and the transformative proce...
2025-03-1127 min
Siarad Siop efo Mari a MeilirPennod 18Waw, am wythnos yr ydyn ni di gael. Dydi Mari a Meilir jesd methu cau'r siop, mae yna ormod i'w drafod! Yr etholiad yn yr UDA, Nicole Scherzinger, mab Gary Barlow, cyfres newydd White Lotus, sioe Theatr Bara Caws, llyfe 'Sgen I'm Syniad', patches moel Mari, brech y ffliw a covid, Wicked, Gladiator 2 a llawer mwy. Steddwch, swatiwch a mwynhewch.
2024-11-211h 20
Siarad Siop efo Mari a MeilirPennod 18Waw, am wythnos yr ydyn ni di gael. Dydi Mari a Meilir jesd methu cau'r siop, mae yna ormod i'w drafod! Yr etholiad yn yr UDA, Nicole Scherzinger, mab Gary Barlow, cyfres newydd White Lotus, sioe Theatr Bara Caws, llyfe 'Sgen I'm Syniad', patches moel Mari, brech y ffliw a covid, Wicked, Gladiator 2 a llawer mwy. Steddwch, swatiwch a mwynhewch.
2024-11-141h 20
The VA TourismPodcastElevating African Gastronomy: Insights from Director General of Basque Culinary Centre Joxe Mari AizegaOn Today’s episode, the Director General of the Basque Culinary Centre Joxe Mari Aizega unpacks the potential and opportunities for gastronomy tourism in Africa. Speaking on his experience during the first UN Tourism maiden gastronomy forum held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Joxe Mari said he was excited by the genuine interests and commitments by African tourism to develop the sector and place African gastronomy on the world stage.
2024-08-1007 min
Create an ImpactAlan Williams Eps #178Alan Williams focuses on three areas of Brand Identity, Employee Engagement and Customer Experience. His approach facilitates and enables delivery of a customer experience strategy through alignment and co-ordinated execution. His company is Service Brand Global. Tune in as we discuss his upcoming Art show and his participation in the World Kindness Assembly.
2024-05-2017 minPodlediad CaersalemUndod mewn byd torredig - Bywyd Newydd (Ioan 17.6-23) gyda Mari WilliamsUndod mewn byd torredig - Bywyd Newydd (Ioan 17.6-23) gyda Mari Williams
2024-05-1243 min
Almost 30Beauty Standards, Mental Illness, + Imposter Syndrome: Rising Through Pain with Mari LlewellynIn this episode, Mari Llewellyn shares her inspiring weight loss story and how she turned her pain into a flourishing wellness business with her supplement line, Bloom. Mari + Krista unpack topics like beauty standards, depression, and the challenges of being in the public eye. Ahead, Mari shares her battles with mental health, the unintended side effects of medication, and the struggle to balance her personal and professional life. Meanwhile, Krista opens up about her experiences with anxiety and personal evolution. Together, they reflect on the pitfalls of college life, the regret over wasted time, and th...
2024-04-021h 25
Pursuit of WellnessHow To Attract An Emotionally Available Partner, Healing From Body Image Issues & Mother Daughter Relationships w/ Krista Williams Of Almost 30Ep. #86 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I'm thrilled to have Krista from Almost 30 joining me to explore how our early experiences shape who we become. We delve into the nuances of family life and the profound impact of our first roles as caregivers, revealing the deep-seated influences of our upbringing. Our conversation navigates the complexities of mother-daughter, romantic, and platonic relationships. Krista and I discuss some of our personal stories in love and life and talk about the importance and difficulties of setting personal boundaries. As we conclude, Krista introduces her Mother Wound Healing Retreat in Por...
2024-04-011h 11
The Wrestling RHAP-upWrestling RHAPUp | Filling Out NicelyWrestling RHAPUp | Filling Out Nicely
The Wrestling RHAPUp this week is celebrating the pro wrestling return and AEW debut of Mercedes Mone, formerly known as Sasha Banks! We’re also going into storylines around the Tag Team Championship, Intercontinental Championship, US Championship, WWE Women’s Championship, and giving our flowers to Trick Williams!
Watch the playlist of clips to catch up before listening to the podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhxk9mTW8E7tvmHyQ19__ZLao6QATYr8N&feature=shared
Join the conversation on Twitter by tagging @WrestlingRHAPup and by using the hashtag #Wrest...
2024-03-161h 49Podlediad CaersalemAm faint mwy Argwyldd? Dod a’n poen a’n galari i Dduw gan Mari Williams (Salm 13)Am faint mwy Argwyldd? Dod a’n poen a’n galari i Dduw gan Mari Williams (Salm 13)
2024-01-2845 min
Middling AlongMari Williams on progesterone sensitivity in perimenopauseThis time I welcome Mari Williams - author, leadership coach, podcaster, therapist and mediator. I connected with Mari online about three years ago, and when we caught up recently she mentioned that she really wanted to share her experiences of perimenopause, HRT, progesterone sensitivity, and how deeply the psychological symptoms of perimenopause had impacted her - even as someone with her background in therapy and coaching…
As someone who, in her words, was used to ‘good mental health’, Mari was taken aback by the extent of her psychological and emotional symptoms - so much so that her life w...
2024-01-0529 min
Tough Girl PodcastMari Funabashi – Film Composer, Endurance Cyclist, and Triathlete, Bringing Together Her Passion for Music and Outdoor Adventure to Create a New Film - "Beyond Words" - to Amplify the Voices of Underrepresented Folks and Inspire Change.Born in Phoenix, Arizona and raised by immigrant parents from China and Japan, Mari has always been drawn to stories that celebrate and examine identity, multiculturalism, and diversity. After completing her Masters at the Royal College of Music in 2019, Funabashi continued to work in London, working closely with production houses Far Away Films and 84 East. Since then she has composed for many award-winning films, particularly enjoying providing thoughtful and nuanced underscores for films that center around the human condition, although she would never say no to bombastic superhero themes with french horn solos. ...
2023-10-3144 minPodlediad CaersalemFfrindiau Newydd: Philipiaid 2.19-30 (Bywyd gyda Christ: Cyffro a Chyfrifoldeb) gyda Mari WilliamsFfrindiau Newydd: Philipiaid 2.19-30 (Bywyd gyda Christ: Cyffro a Chyfrifoldeb) gyda Mari Williams
2023-10-2331 min
Siarad Siop efo Mari a MeilirGwin..Sori, Cwîns efo Mari a MeilirMae'r drincs yn llifo bron cymaint a barn Mari a Meilir. Mae yna hen ddigon i'w ddweud am wisgoedd amrywiol y Cwîns, ffrae Tomara a Cara, y gwestai Yasmin Finney...a sgwrs sydyn am atgyfodiad Big Brother!
2023-10-111h 07Podlediad CaersalemCanolbwyntio ar Iesu: Philipiaid 1. 12-26 (Bywyd gyda Christ: Cyffro a Chyfrifoldeb) gyda Mari WilliamsCanolbwyntio ar Iesu: Philipiaid 1. 12-26 (Bywyd gyda Christ: Cyffro a Chyfrifoldeb) gyda Mari Williams
2023-09-1134 min
The Other Side TVConversation With MariJordan sits down with Mari to ask him about being a student-athlete and the trials of balancing both!
2023-06-2210 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastThe Alternative Leader Podcast - Ken OkoroaforKen Okoroafar achieved financial freedom by 34, and alongside his wife Mary runs the Humble Penny. In this episode, Ken discusses his childhood, how his mother's entrepreneur spirit inspired him, and how he achieved financial independence and helps others achieve the same. Find Ken Okoroafor here: The Humble Penny: https://thehumblepenny.com/about/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-okoroafor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehumblepenny/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHumblePenny
2022-11-0952 min
Siarad Siop efo Mari a MeilirDirgelwch diflaniad Rupaul! Ble'r aeth y Cwîn RuPaul ei hun? Pwy ddewisodd y gân lipsync yna? A ddyliai Boy George fod ar y panel beirniadu? Rhain yw rhai o'r cwestiynnau mae Mari a Meilir yn YSU i'w trafod yr wythnos yma. Sgwn i os fyddwch chi'n cytuno efo barn Meilir neu Mari am y Cwîn fuddugol yr wythnos yma? Wel, i ffwrdd a chi!
2022-11-071h 10
The Alternative Leader PodcastThe Alternative Leader Podcast - Corey GaidzionisCorey Gaidzionis Founder, Big Emotions Academy Corey is a passionate, heart-centred entrepreneur on a mission, and it's all about: "Creating positive change using simple tools to teach Emotional Intelligence to equip our next generation of leaders to have their own motional superpowers." With a background as a personal trainer and coach, Corey recognised the need for a personal development program that reached young people in a way that made sense to THEM, rather than the usual, more adult-like perspective. As a result, Corey has recently published his first book, "The Little Book of Big Emotions" and is in the pr...
2022-09-2153 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastThe Alternative Leader Podcast - John SpencerJohn Spencer is an urban warfare and military expert, author, professor and scholar. He recently published the book Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership, and Social Connections in Modern War. John regularly consults for United States Army Forces Command units, Training and Doctrine Command, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the United Nations, and many others military and national security organisations. Having served 25 years in the US Military, in this episode John talks about his time in the military, his role as a leader, what he has learned and what he would do differently. He talks candidly about his man...
2022-09-0759 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastThe Alternative Leader Podcast - Joel StoneContent warning: Please note this episode discusses suicide Joel Stone runs his own successful marketing agency Codebreak, and in 2022 launched Andy’s and Joel’s Growth Academy, marketing coaching for solopreneurs. He is also the author of Amazon best seller book, Stay Hungry, and hosts the Stay Hungry podcast, a marketing and mindset podcast for business owners. Raised in rural Shropshire, Joel’s childhood was affected by his father's severe bipolar disorder. He then went on to university gaining a first-class degree in Graphic Design, graduating into the 2008 recession. Joel moved back to Shropshire and beca...
2022-08-311h 09
Desobediência Produtiva com Ivan MoréTUDO SOBRE LIBERDADE SEXUAL FEMININA COM MARI WILLIAMS #141Mari Williams é educadora sexual, atriz, apresentadora e influencer digital. Neste episódio, ela aborda sobre os segredos do bem-estar e da liberdade sexual feminina, além da importância do autoconhecimento na hora do prazer.
2022-08-011h 06
The Alternative Leader PodcastThe Alternative Leader Podcast - Brendan TurnerBrendan Turner is a Personal Trainer and Human Biomechanics Specialist who coaches business owners and executives who are in pain to become pain free. Brendan runs workshops and 6/ 12 month 1-2-1 coaching programmes. He has a growing YouTube channel where he talks about his journey of losing 10 Stone (64 kilograms) in weight and recovering from Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome which is deemed to be incurable. You can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiqR311F7yEwGW5EtiiNGHQ
2022-07-0642 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastThe Alternative Leader Podcast - Emma CarmichaelI met Emma when I was interviewing Calvin Niles several years ago. Emma ran a beautiful bookshop called, ‘Travelling Through’ - now the name of her podcast. Emma worked talks about her experiences of working in the Balkans in post conflict cultural conservation. This work was about so much more than the conservation. She then began a journey driving through the Balkans to experience the land and she talks about this journey in her book, ‘Driving Tito’ – who is Tito you ask, I’ll leave you to find out! At age 6 Emma’s lung collapsed and it put a new perspe...
2022-06-2257 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastThe Alternative Leader Podcast - Gareth SquanceGareth joined the police at aged 15. Since then, his life has been profoundly shaped by his experiences in the force, with two near-death experiences leaving him to navigate PTSD. Now full-time dad and 'part-time grass cutter', Gareth reflects on the impacts of his work, the importance of mental health and his ability to heal with the love of his family, 'Team Squance'.Gareth's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Irishpixel/...Gareth's Twitter: https://twitter.com/irishpixel?lang=enGareth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishpixel/...
2022-06-1546 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastThe Alternative Leader Podcast - Clare McDonaldIn this episode I am joined by Clare McDonald to share her story. It's a story rooted in her childhood from when her parents separated to her father dying when she was just 12. It's a story of loss and grief but also immense strength and resilience. Taking Clare from a life where she believed she was living small to one where she's acting on stage right out of in front of an audience. She went from feeling unloveable to and not good enough to feeling so good that she puts herself forward for the opportunities that life is bringing...
2022-06-081h 01
The Alternative Leader PodcastThe Alternative Leader Podcast - Anna McAfeeAnna McAfee is a LinkedIn Trainer, Community Strategist and Author. Anna’s work is focused on helping people and businesses alike to build better and more authentic connections, as well as empowering companies and brands to create and scale their own communities. She created #LinkedInLocal movement, an initiative to meet online connections offline at a local and human level, which spread to over 1000 cities in 96 countries. Anna has a unique background in social media and recruitment and is based in Coffs Harbour, Australia. You can find Anna: Website: https://annamcafee.com.au/LinkedIn: https://www.l...
2022-05-1827 minPodlediad CaersalemCyfarfod Crist, Profi’r Wefr - Rhan 16 - Comisiynu’r Disgyblion (Ioan 20:19-31) gyda Mari WilliamsCyfarfod Crist, Profi’r Wefr - Rhan 16 - Comisiynu’r Disgyblion (Ioan 20:19-31) gyda Mari Williams
2022-05-1333 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastThe Alternative Leader Podcast - Nola SimonIn 2010 Nola applied for a leadership programme but was refused as she needs support to help with the extra learning and childcare around commuting. When she was going to the office it took so long that she didn’t see her kids. She changed jobs so she had a VPN and could work 3 days from home – then she broke her leg… So how do you leverage leadership when you aren’t leading a team? (It’s funny how we think of leadership always as leading others, a topic I cover in my book.) Nola found th...
2022-05-0439 min
Travelling Through... London, the World and Life058 Is Your Life The Life You Want To Lead? - MARI WILLIAMS talks about Being An Alternative LeaderMARI WILLIAMS is a trained coach, therapist and mediator. Her business, The Mind Architect, attracts clients from all walks of life and includes many at the top of their professional game looking for solutions to be better leaders. Mari believes this leadership comes from within you, and in her mind is based on five guiding principles, which she explores in an accessible way in her book It Begins With You – Transform Your Mind To Excel As An Alternative Leader.
“Is your life the life you want to lead?
And if it isn’t, why isn’t it?”
2022-04-231h 06
The Alternative Leader PodcastThe Alternative Leader Podcast - Michelle MinnikinMichelle grew up as an army kid travelling all over, she found this a struggle and asked to be sent to boarding school. She thrived at boarding school with structure and routine. However, she feels she fell into the good girl behaviour model, not speaking unless spoken to and not standing up for herself. As an adult and having gone through relationship breakdowns Michelle started to understand herself differently and realised that she may have ADHD. Having gone all, ‘Hermione Granger’ in gathering the information, she was diagnosed with combined ADHD. Michelle wants to help others -especially women...
2022-04-2031 minPodlediad CaersalemCyfarfod Crist, Profi’r Wefr - Rhan 5 - Y Wraig o Samaria (Ioan 4) gyda Mari WilliamsCyfarfod Crist, Profi’r Wefr - Rhan 5 - Y Wraig o Samaria (Ioan 4) gyda Mari Williams
2022-01-3133 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastThe Alternative Leader Podcast - Terry ChildTerry is a senior leader who believes passionately that leaders need to be aware of the impact of their behaviour on others. He finds it hard to watch poor leadership. He feels that a leader needs to create psychological safety for their team so they are happy to be fully open with any problems or issues.
2022-01-1940 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastThe Alternative Leader Podcast - Michelle ChildWith a background in aeronautics, avionics and optoelectronics, Michelle Child has been choosing to challenge assumptions, stereotypes and boundaries her whole career. After a 20-year career in the Royal Air Force as an Engineer Officer, and a 4-year stint in the Defence Electronics Industry, Michelle took on the challenge of moving to a completely different industry, Education. Despite once having been told in basic training that she was “too small to command respect or authority”, she led a 200 strong team to the successful delivery of hundreds of thousands of qualifications for students around the world during the COVID...
2022-01-1958 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastThe Alternative Leader Podcast - Phil JonesPhil Jones is MD of Brother Ltd. Phil talks here about his journey from council house kid to MD, bypassing university on the way. Phil is passionate about leadership having learned that you have to look after yourself as a leader before you can meet the needs of your team. He shares his learnings around how to build strong relationships and how to view a non-academic route as a strength. Phil Jones can be found on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/philjones40/ And on Twitter: @philjones40
2022-01-191h 11
The Alternative Leader PodcastThe Alternative Leader Podcast - Lucy BarkasLucy Barkas founded 3WH, a leadership and team development consultancy in 2013 after working as a leader in the energy industry. She works with leaders and their teams to build organisations they are proud of.Author, Podcast host and regular BBC Radio contributor, her clients include private clients to international conglomerates.She was the archetypal good girl, and followed the traditional path – head girl, uni, job, married, kids, career – all ticked off the list by the time she was 30. She was living the dream, except it wasn’t bliss, nor a nightmare.She was coasti...
2022-01-1955 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastThe Alternative Leader Podcast - Tammy BanksTammy came out of an abusive childhood determined to enable others to do the same. Homeless at 15, she sought out education and turned her life around. A brilliant mother, partner and leader, she shines with passion about her mission to change training, so it is powerful, effective and creates lasting impact. After working in a variety of roles from hostels to forensic psychology she was then the CEO of a charity. She is now the founder of Taye Training. Listen to Tammy’s story of how she went from surviving to thriving whilst changing the world. Warni...
2021-11-1058 min
Siarad Siop efo Mari a MeilirWeithiau ni'n cytuno a weithiau ni ddimMi fyddwch chi'n falch o glywed fod Mari a Meilir wedi mwynhau'r bennod ddiwethaf o Rupaul's Drag Race UK yn ofnadwy. ac wedi maddau i Rupaul am y 'double elimination' yna. Mae'r dasg newydd sbon, ymddangosiad Charity Shop Sue a brwdfrydedd y beirniad gwadd, Alesha Dixon yn gwneud hon yn bennod i'w chofio a'i dathlu (diolch byth). Ond un peth fedrith Mari na Meilir gytuno arno,,,yw Krystal Versace. Be di'ch barn chi?
2021-11-081h 05
Sustaining Creativity PodcastRaphael Williams AKA Lil JockeyCreativity through the lens of a recent college graduate, DJ, podcast host, and video editor"Creativity to me is a way of life."Raphael Williams aka Lil Jockey is a recent college graduate and a multi-talented creator. You can find most of his work on Instagram:@liljockey. He's the host of From My Mama Crib podcast, which you can find wherever you listen to podcasts. He's a DJ for both Public/Private Events. He edits videos of all kinds, and much more whenever he has the time. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lilj...
2021-11-0227 minPodlediad CaersalemCyfres y Beibl - Rhan 3: EXODUS gyda Mari Williams - Sut fedrwn ni gael rhyddid?Cyfres y Beibl - Rhan 3: EXODUS gyda Mari Williams - Sut fedrwn ni gael rhyddid?
2021-10-2028 minPodlediad CaersalemGweddiau Iesu - Rhan 3 gyda Mari WilliamsGweddiau Iesu - Rhan 3 gyda Mari Williams
2021-08-2034 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastEsther Stanhope - Having a heart attack, being a workaholic and how to overcome your fear of public speakingAfter a heart attack at 45, Esther reviews her workaholic personality. Did it start when her father died when she was 5 or does she just love her work? Known as the ‘Impact Guru,’ Esther is a former “Live” BBC producer. She’s worked with Hollywood stars and other ‘big’ personalities and knows exactly how to get the best performance out of talent. She’s interviewed celebrities including Madonna and George Clooney and has produced shows with world-class authors, business leaders and politicians – including Boris Johnson. She now uses her 28 years of ‘personal impact’ expertise to help firms and individuals from...
2021-07-0759 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastSophie Smallwood – How to balance parenting and professional roles as a leaderFrom California to London, Sophie is the Co-Founder of Roleshare, a company that matches skilled people to job roles and enables companies to build a sustainable diverse workforce. Sophie shares her career journey, and how she's has managed to balance parenting with professional life as a leader. We reflect on how COVID has impacted the way we work, the changes we hope to see and the future of remote working as well as the importance of staying connected even online. www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegonin
2021-07-0152 min
The LeaderX Podcast with Lucy BarkasLeaderX with Mari Williams - the Mind ArchitechtIn this episode we talk leadership wellbeing, and leading authentically. Leadership is a hard role, as you take responsibility for the people who follow you. You can carry a huge weight on your shoulders, and many leaders have felt this over the last year. "I love the beauty of the work that we do, because it is almost like you just see people unfolding and you can see them come alive and actually make peace with themselves"Mari Williams, The Mind Architect is an award-winning Leadership Coach, Therapist and Mediator. She works with leaders to...
2021-05-2433 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastIan - How my daughter has taught me to be a better leaderIan talks us through his journey from emergency caesarean to leadership. How did the birth of his daughter who has a very rare chromosome deletion help Ian to evolve both personally and professionally? What is the connection between the Caribbean and Amsterdam and how does getting it wrong safely apply to both parenting and managing your team? Ian candidly opens up about how his dreams of parenting have affected the way he leads his teams. How his daughter’s birth put his career on hold for 7 years but also how these experiences makes him a better leader.
2021-05-121h 01
The Alternative Leader PodcastLucy Squance - Dealing with grief, being diagnosed with dyslexia and a being a director for Alzheimer's ResearchLucy talks us through her journey from growing up on a farm in rural Cambridge to becoming the Director of supporter led funding for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Her journey takes us through lessons she learned from a mother with Rheumatoid Arthritis and a husband with PTSD. Lucy is candid and open about the struggles she has been through. Diagnosed with Dyslexia it was assumed she wasn’t very bright and University wasn’t ever thought of, let alone mentioned. Lucy’s journey through life’s challenges and the challenges of being a professional working mother are inspiring. You can...
2021-05-0443 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastPeter Snellgrove Hawkins - My journey with depression Content Warning: Please note that this episode contains discussions of suicide In this episode, Peter talks about his experience with depression and reflects on his journey. Open and honestly, Peter talks about his struggles in the hope to remove the shame associated with mental illness. After a difficult childhood, lack of self-worth, and being in a ‘big black cloud’ of depression, Peter talks about his recovery, his change in mindset, and starting to believe he can be okay again. From taking 3 hours to get dressed and hitting rock bottom, to discussing his story at work and re...
2021-04-2850 minPodlediad CaersalemRhwng Bethlehem a'r Groes: Damhegion Iesu - Rhan 8 ( Dameg y dydd a’r awr yn gyfrinach) gyda Mari WilliamsRhwng Bethlehem a'r Groes: Damhegion Iesu - Rhan 8 ( Dameg y dydd a’r awr yn gyfrinach) gyda Mari Williams
2021-02-2627 min
Training 4 InfluenceThe importance of self-worth in maintaining emotional resilience with Mari WilliamsIn this episode, Tammy chats with Mari Williams about self-worth and why it plays such an important role in our emotional resilience. They discuss how our past traumas influence our professional responses; why we must establish boundaries at work that allow us to switch off and what employers ought to do to address mental health and extreme stress, both during the pandemic and after it is over.Series 3 of the Training 4 Influence podcast, as requested by you, our listeners, is focused on emotional resilience, how to build and maintain it and why it’s so important fo...
2021-02-2346 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastTobi Fasipe - From financial struggles to family heartbreakIn this episode, fintech professional Tobi Fasipe unpacks his upbringing in Lagos, Nigeria. We explore the importance of family, through great challenges of loss and financial struggles, as well as through celebrations of success in education and the world of work. Tobi shares with us his vibrant energy, informed by his gratitude for life.You can find Tobi here:Twitter: www.twitter.com/FasipeTobiInstagram: www.instagram.com/uncl_teeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tobifasipe/
2021-02-2350 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastConnie Bramer - How Connie built a business from breast cancerAt aged-39, Connie was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is now a 12-year survivor.In this episode, Connie shares her experience of overcoming breast cancer, documented in her book, 'How Connie Got Her Rack Back'. She also supports others going through similar journeys, through her organisation 'Get Your Rack Back' (gyrb.org) Connie built an amazing business from her own experience. Listen in to find out why and how.... Where to find Connie: Website: ww.conniebramer.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/Whats-Next-Life-and-Health-Coaching-106965908322968LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/connie-bramer-53b50a12/Twitter: ww...
2021-01-2744 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastJacqui Sansom - Why powerful parenting is so important.Jacqui Sansom is a Parenting Mentor, Childcare Lawyer and Trustee for The Institute of Recovery from Childhood Trauma. She is the creator of The Powerful Parenting Programme which is the culmination of both her professional and personal experience together with her training as a practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming, Emotional Freedom Technique, Matrix Re-imprinting, Neurobiology and Hypnotherapy. This ground breaking programme not only teaches you the skills you need to succeed but it deals with the parts of you that stops you using those skills. Jacqui helps adults who struggle with parenting, not because they are...
2021-01-1353 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastLora Fachie - Riding blind and learning how to cook, Lora is an inspiration!Lora is a multi-award winning paraolympian cyclist, wife of Neil Fachie one of my previous guests, these two are a powerful team. Lora was born completely blind and not quite content with winning medals, she decided she wanted to start writing about her other passion, cooking. Here Lora talks about growing up in a family of blindness and how she is not allowed to use a blowtorch whilst cooking! You can find her at https://blindinglygoodfood.co.uk @loraturnham and @BlindinglyGF
2021-01-0649 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastBen Kirk - How my friend dying affected me as a manBen Kirk is the founder of Inspired Schools. The organisation's aim is to raise the 'physical literacy' of kids in schools all over the country, and it came into being after the passing of Ben's best friend, Luke. In this episode, Ben explores the profound ways in which Luke's passing has affected his outlook and energy towards life, addressing themes of loss, masculinity and emotion. You can find Ben at: www.instagram.com/benkirk8 www.inspiredschools.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/inspiredschools https://twitter.com/inspiredschools
2020-12-2953 min
CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for MusiciansYesod Williams (Pepper): Living w/Depression & Alcoholism Recovery with Kellie Nowell (The Nowell Family Foundation, Bradley's House)Mari Fong interviews Yesod Williams (Pepper, LAW Records) & Kellie Nowell (The Nowell Family Foundation, Bradley's House). Yesod Williams shares his story and solutions on alcoholism and depression. Growing up seeing his mother's alcoholism, Yesod Williams slides into alcoholism after her death. With 9 years of abuse, Yesod's drummer friend Adam O'Rourke of 2Cents gave him the direction and advice that started his detox from alcohol. After hitting rock bottom, Yesod changed his lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise. Depression was part of his withdrawal from alcohol, but he kept moving...
2020-12-291h 02
The Alternative Leader PodcastMo Haque: From stage 4 cancer to complete remission.Mo has an amazing story! After being diagnosed in his early 30's with stage four cancer he set about the normal treatments. These did not work. Mo's doctors wanted to try a new and trial drug but it had to be privately funded so Mo's friends encouraged him to set up a crowdfunding page....here's the story of what happened and Mo is here to tell it! Mo also works in diversity and inclusion and shares his views on Blacklives matters. It's an inspiring story which will get you thinking. If you want to...
2020-11-0450 min
The Jonnie Jensen ShowHow To Face Challenges And Stay Strong with Mari Williamsife is full of challenges. We all experience them, The difference is how we face them. If you can realise this then you can start to have some power over how you react and respond. In this conversation with leadership coach, therapist and mediator Mari Williams we discuss what it is to be positive and keep on track, even when crap things happen.Mari works with senior executives and business owners to develop strong, clarity driven leadership skills. How I was really drawn to connect with her is that she does this through clearing...
2020-10-2900 min
The Jonnie Jensen ShowHow To Be A Strong Leader with Mari WilliamsLife is full of challenges. We all experience them, The difference is how we face them. If you can realise this then you can start to have some power over how you react and respond. In this conversation with leadership coach, therapist and mediator Mari Williams we discuss what it is to be positive and keep on track, even when crap things happen.Mari works with senior executives and business owners to develop strong, clarity driven leadership skills. How I was really drawn to connect with her is that she does this through c...
2020-10-2956 minPodlediad CaersalemPam fysa Duw da yn caniatáu dioddefaint? gyda Mari WilliamsPam fysa Duw da yn caniatáu dioddefaint? gyda Mari Williams
2020-10-2728 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastJude Jennison: Leadership & horses, what's the connection?After being told she would never have a career as a woman, Jude went on to have a very successful one and now runs her own business. Where do the horses come in? Jude runs an equine facilitated leadership company where she helps develop teams and helps them be more 'human.' The results are amazing with the horses picking up the individual tensions between team members. Jude's personal story is inspiring and her work is fascinating. Tune in to hear more. If you want to find Jude you can contact her here. or www.J...
2020-10-221h 06
The Alternative Leader PodcastGavin Gallagher: From Fortune to crash, how to recover and rise again.Gavin Gallagher had it all, including the penthouse in New York, but when the recession hit he lost almost everything. Here he shares with you his lessons in how to build to a business in the property industry and avoid the pitfalls. In this candid interview Gavin shares the mistakes he made and the lessons he learnt. He also talks openly about how this affected him as a man and how it affected those around him. Gavin found his way back to success but many others didn't. Gavin has an important message about how not to link y...
2020-10-071h 02
The Alternative Leader PodcastLorraine Gannon: How to create passive income so you aren't tied to your desk!In this episode, Lorraine Gannon (www.LorraineGannon.com) talks about her journey from the corporate world to becoming a best selling author of 'More Money More Fun' her book that enables to make reoccuring income from what you know. Lorraine's life changed irrovocably when her son Ben was born with Cerebral Palsy, having to change her lifestyle to accommodate her beautiful son, Lorraine has run pubs, been in the property business and has now created a brilliant guide for anyone wanting to move to having more freedom. Listen to Lorraine's story here and get lots of...
2020-09-2946 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastDavid Cann, MD and his 4 day working week!David Cann is MD of Target Publishing. David was a forerunner in reducing his employees to a 4 day working week and taking a paycut himself, even the Financial Times wanted to speak with him, you can read about it here. David talks here with me about this decision. David also talks about his journey from a life of pool staff and nannies to the decision he and his wife took to scale it down and live a more fulfilling life. What made him make that decision? Learn David's tips and about how you could think about living t...
2020-09-2333 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastNeil Fachie MBE, Paralympian talks about riding blind!I'm joined on my first podcast by Neil Fachie MBE World champion Paralympian cyclist. Author of Earn your Stripes Neil was born with a congenital eye condition that has left him almost blind. However, that didn't stop him from competing in both Athletics or Cycling! Neil is also now in pride of place on a UK postage stamp. Neil talks candidly about his journey from the small boy who hid his disability, to the man he is now who helps others find their true path and earn their 'stripes'. Despite his training Neil now works as...
2020-09-2342 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastBecoming an Alternative Leader with Mari Williams, The Mind Architect.In this pilot episode, your host Mari Williams shares her journey into Alternative Leadership. She wants you to join her crusade to for strong intentional leadership that starts with you and ends with world change. She tells you her story; from sitting in an apple tree as a child; to becoming a mother of 5 children and The Mind Architect as an adult. She now runs a successful Leadership focused business www.mari-williams.com as a Coach-therapist and Mediator and believes strongly in leading from the core. Mari's 5 principle method is focused on the fact that if you a...
2020-08-3010 min