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Real World HRKimberley Cattin: Creating a Family CultureIn this episode of Real World HR, host Louise Kennedy is joined by Kimberley Cattin. Kimberley is the co-founder of West Barn Co., the brand that penetrated the beauty industry with the groundbreaking SoapBrows. Kimberley has also recently founded SB1 Group. SB1 Group, under Kimberley's leadership, is dedicated to elevating brands in the dynamic retail space. Kimberley also owns WBCo Clinic, a luxury aesthetics clinic in Durham offering a range of treatments to help clients on their journey with skin and ageing. As an entrepreneur, Kimberley has built strong, dedicated teams which she describes as ‘fa...2024-06-1248 min
A Cast of Entrepreneurs18. Rollercoaster Ride: Kimberley Cattin, Sarah Pittendrigh, Matt MavirWelcome back for another episode of A Cast of Entrepreneurs. Today, the cast is made up of three fantastic entrepreneurs from the North East. Hosts Elaine Stroud, Chief Executive of The Entrepreneurs’ Forum, and Sally Cowling, Head of Member Experience, are joined by: Kimberley Cattin; Co-Founder of SB1 Group. SB1 Group, under Kimberley's leadership, focuses on providing full-service private label support and elevating and creating new brands in the cosmetic space. Kimberley also owns WBCo Clinic, a luxury aesthetics clinic in Durham offering a range of treatments to help clients on th...2024-05-1651 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 44 | Is It Cheating?Hello listeners of Just Another Group Chat! We are balls deep into Chrimbo Limbo and what better time to listen to our latest ep! Today Kim, Laura and Han are talking rather candidly about cheating. Why do people cheat? What types of cheating exist? Do toys count as cheating? There is another exclusive discount for podcast listeners. For 20% off all products on our site, use code: CHEATING20 Enjoy, WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: @westbarnco 2022-12-2954 minJust Another Group ChatEP 42 | Relationship Do's and Definitely Do NotsIt's the week before Christmas and Kim, Laura and Han are back discussing the do's and do nots when it comes to relationships. The terrible trio cover whether flirting is acceptable, why communication is so important and why you shouldn't give up your friends. We have another exclusive pod discount! For 20% off all products on the WBCo site, use code: TALK20 Enjoy, WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: @westbarnco2022-12-151h 06Just Another Group ChatEP 42 | Things All Men Should KnowThe three wise monkeys are back and this week, Kim, Laura and Han are discussing what they think men should know but don't. Cue topics like periods, being domesticated, families, watching porn and lots more. We can all agree that silent sex is NEVER okay. We have also popped another exclusive discount code in for podcast listeners. For 20% off all products on our website use code: BOYFRIENDPOINTS20 Enjoy, WBCO x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: @westbarnco2022-12-0143 minJust Another Group ChatEP 41 | Can Love Make You Crazy?We've all been there right? You meet someone, fall head over heels and throw all rational thought out of the window? No? Just us then. After a short break, the group chat is BACK and this week Kim, Han and Laura talk about if love can make you crazy, the pros and cons of falling in love and how to avoid becoming just friends with your long term partner. As always, this is a no holds barred chat with some very interesting (and slightly worrying) stories from the ladies. We have also popped an exclusive di...2022-11-1752 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 40 | What’s Your Love Language?Did you know there are 5 love languages? We have different ways of expressing and receiving love: Physical touch - intimacy, these can be small or large physical interactions Word of affirmation - kind encouraging words and compliments, verbal encouragement Quality time - you appreciate their full attention, active listening and full presence Acts of service - shown in actions (tidying up, hovering etc) going out of their way to make your life easier Receiving gifts - valuing efforts, not monetary value but the symbolic thought of a gif...2022-07-1440 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 39 | Periods: Cups, Cramps and CostWe always wanted to keep Just Another Group Chat real, a fly on the wall view in an office filled with women. This week we delve into period talk, for most of us it happens every month but how much attention do you pay to it? Do you track your period? Do you ever change up what you use? How do you manage your symptoms? Not that we need to say it but this is your reminder that women are bloody amazing. They can we can be dealing with cramps, headaches, ac...2022-07-0757 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 38 | What Do Women Want?What women want: relationship edition. Does it change depending on your life stages? How do you figure out what you really want? This week Kim is joined by our lovely Han, and new faces with Liza Operations Manager and Kirsty PR Manager. All with totally different perspectives. They play a game with the ‘Relationship Wheel’ finding out some truths on what they are looking for. You can download our relationship wheel by heading to our Instagram. Enjoy, WBCo x ...2022-07-0156 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 37 | Sex Drive: Accelerator and BrakesIt’s a spicy one this week! As Kim, Han and Laura delve into something we don’t think is discussed enough: sex drive. They jump into what defines a low sex drive, a high sex drive? Elements that can effect it; mental health, babies, hormones, stress, body image etc. The differences between men and women, being single or in a relationship. They discuss how important communication is to the whole thing, communicating your brakes (why you don’t feel like it) and accelerators (what would make you feel...2022-06-2348 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 36 | Do You Have An Unconscious Addiction?When you think of the word ‘addiction’ do you go straight to drugs and alcohol? What about unconscious addictions… for example: coffee, mobile phones, online shopping, dating, work, even attention. Is the difference that these addictions are more socially acceptable? This week join Kim, Han and Laura as they openly look at their modern day addictions, what they are escaping from, and what triggers their addictive behaviours. Enjoy, WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us...2022-06-1652 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 35 | Becoming A Model: What You Need To Know!Thinking about becoming a model? Then you need to listen to this weeks episode as we have an inside scoop into the modelling world! This week joining Kim, are Rach our amazing Head of Design and the lovely Terry Costello who is the founder & director of North East modelling agency Savalas Models. They chat about how to get into the industry, top tips on going to your first shoot and really get in to it with a behind the scene look at what it’s really like working in the modelling world...2022-06-0951 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 34 | Let’s Talk Money! Save vs Splurge...Are you saver? Or are you more ‘live each day as it comes’? Do you splash out or will you only buy something out-right? There are many many ways to manage money, and of course it is dependent on your circumstances and responsibilities. This week Kim, Hannah and Donna talk money. Have a listen to their experience (the things that are not taught in school!) such as learning the value of money, improving your credit rating, maternity pay and when to save and when to spend. ...2022-06-0147 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 33 | Imposter Syndrome: Time To Believe In YourselfImposter syndrome do you compare yourself to others? Do you compare yourself to an idealistic fantasy version of you that you hold in your head? What is imposter syndrome and how can you overcome it? This week join our WBCo power-houses Kim (CEO), Chelsea (Head of Ops) and Hannah (Head of Brand) as they chat about their experiences of imposter syndrome in work and in their personal life. Enjoy, WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: ...2022-05-2641 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 32 | How To Survive A Break UpEP 32 | How To Survive A Break Up Hearing a song on the radio - stab in the heart. Going to certain places - knocking the breath out of you. See them for the first time after you have broken up - Ahhhh. We all know those feelings. This week join Kim, Laura and Nina as they open up about break ups, how to survive particular bad break ups plus a few funny stories thrown in there just for good measure. Remember don’t ever chan...2022-05-1954 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 31 | Can You Be Happy On Your Own?Does being alone make you lonely? Why can being alone (living alone, doing things on your own etc) have an automatic sadness or loneliness attached to it. This week we have a lot to say, as Kim talks to Laura, Hannah and our amazing Gwen about how to achieve happiness on your own. We talk about loneliness, adapting, breakups and solo dates. Enjoy, WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: @westbarnco2022-05-121h 03
Just Another Group ChatEP 29 | Sex & CommunicationCommunication before, after, during sex can be so difficult for some and so natural for others. This week Kim, Laura and Kirsty openly discuss the way in which we communicate what we like and what we don’t. They look into generation differences, regrets and inhibitions from alcohol and very importantly consent. We’ll leave you with this little fact that… communication comes in many different forms: 7% spoken words, 38% tone, 55% body language. Mind blown. Enjoy, WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.c...2022-05-0646 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 29|How To Build A Better Mindset: Food, Gym, BodyWhat is the focus in a transformation… diet? Gym routine? Or your mindset and your relationship with yourself. This week Kim and Laura we are joined by online transformation and lifestyle coach Graham Madderson. They talk about relationship with food, battles with their bodies, good and bad days, silly fads and how to build a better mindset. Enjoy, WBCo x Find Us At: www.westbarnco.com Follow Us: @WestBarnCo2022-04-281h 06
Just Another Group ChatEP 28 | The Truth About Having a NewbornWhat do you wish people had told you about having a newborn? This week Kim, Jessica and Nina talk about the reality of having a newborn baby. From the newborn bubble to the baby blues, that surprise first poo and guessing temperature of bath water. It's honest, it's real, it's all the things no one tells you. Just know we are all winging it! Enjoy, WBCo x Find Us At: www.westbarnco.com Follow Us: @westbarnco 2022-04-2152 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 27 | What Makes Us Change?We are constantly changing, whether we know it or not. Relationships, growing up, travelling, motherhood, trauma all contribute to us changing and growing. This week Kim is chatting to Laura and Nina about all things change. From can you really (really?) change a person - to is it a bad thing to change yourself to be with someone? Tackling the age old question of can a leopard change its spots? How to recognise if someone else's actions are changing your behaviour, including why self-reflection is so important for...2022-04-0651 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 26 | Giving Birth - What no one tells you..If you are looking for a dose of realism about labour and birthing a child then step this way! From winging it to having a full on birthing plan - it's a topic that we openly chat about here at WBCo HQ. This week Kim, Han and Jessica discuss what they didn't expect about giving birth, from having an attractive doctor to mooing like a cow. They cover the things no one tells you from waters breaking twice, to passing your mucus plug and answer questions such as...2022-03-291h 00
Just Another Group ChatEP 25 | Sex Dominance: Are you dominant or submissive?Is dominance misunderstood? From Fifty Shades of Grey to Kink Tok, exploring dominance has come along way. This week Kim, Han and Laura very openly talk about different types of dominance and their own personal experiences. They dig into the relationship between confidence and dominance. As well as the very important aspect of consent and communication. Enjoy, WBCo x Find Us At: www.westbarnco.com Follow Us: @westbarnco 2022-03-2253 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 24 | Why we still need female empowerment!Yes, this week is a topic close to our heart 'Female Empowerment' Whoop. Let's hear it for the women! We talk to the wonderful Charlotte Fallon whose down to earth attitude and hard work has enabled her to create the most amazing Instagram community @nefempowerment which encourages and celebrates female empowerment, promotes wonderful like minded business and is all round mood-lifting account. This week Kim and Hannah sit down and talk to Charlotte about what female empowerment means to each of them, delve a little into feminism, and chat about how th...2022-03-1730 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 23 | Life as a female CEOA boss, a business owner, a leader. What is it like to be all those things as a female? Today Kim talks to Tori Haig, who is CEO and owner of Black Door Hairdressing. Tori is an incredible leader, true entrepreneur and brilliant business woman. They discuss discrimination they have faced being a female CEO, the myths around being a CEO and challenges faced as a female that they may not have encountered if they were a male. If you have any Kimmy Conundrums - any questions, dil...2022-03-0845 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 22 | Do you regret going to uni?The career funnel: School, A-level's, Uni, Job. When you think about it, all relies on some big decisions as a 15 or 16 year old. This week Kim is joined by the lovely Bex and Ellen from our Manufacturing Team as they look at the pressure of making decisions after you finish school education. Should you go to Uni? What should you study? Should you take a gap year? How do you even make those decisions at such a young age. Also if you have any 'Kimmy Conundrums' - Any questions, or dilemmas you...2022-02-2838 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 21 | The ICK What gives you the ick? When they use the ladder to get out of the pool, when they run in flip-flops or slip off a curb... Kim, Han and our charming guest Gary (yes we needed a male point of view on this one!) explore some very funny and very niche ick's. They even get technical and look into the science/biological logic to the ick. Join the gang as they deliberate... can you ever come back from the ick or is the ick final? Has...2022-02-2142 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 20| Modern Day Dating - has the way we 'date' changed?How do you feel about modern day dating... Apps, apps more apps. How much can you tell through an image? Are we building people up in our heads, before we have even physically met them. Join Kim, Hannah and the lovely Jessica (who works in our PR team) as they discuss the dating world from playing games and perfect first dates. Enjoy, WBCo x Find Us At: www.westbarnco.com Follow Us: @westbarnco2022-02-1429 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 19 | Meet Katrina - Love Your Industry: MUA EditionWe are so excited this week to have the incredibly talented and very funny, TV/Film MUA and skincare expert... Katrina Doran join us! The lovely Katrina has worked on some insane projects with HBO, DC and Disney. We love her work mantra which is on set 'it is not about you' everything in the film industry is about teamwork - our kind of gal! Join Katrina, Kim and Hannah as they have a frank discussion on working as a TV/Film MUA, the lows and the highs. What it takes to...2022-02-0739 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 18 | What turns you on? Sex: foreplayWhat turns you on? Kissing, sexting, heavy breathing and maybe more interestingly what turns you off... This week the WBCo girls jump into discussing turn ons such as; dirty talk, porn, toys and turn off's such as spiky chins, room temperature and having the big light on. In the juicy yet intricate world of foreplay, our uninhibited Kim, Han and Laura openly discuss foreplay dos & don'ts as well as topics such as setting the mood, communication and confidence. We will be running a series of Sex Podcasts in...2022-01-311h 05
Just Another Group ChatEP 17 | The daily pressures of 'Mam Guilt' - You are not alone.Mam guilt, dad guilt, parent guilt. Does it ever stop? Is it daily? Does it get better... This week Kim is talking to two members of our wonderful WBCo team; Becca (NPD Manager) and Helen (Manufacturing Assistant). Who are both at different stages of motherhood but both suffer from mam guilt or as we like to call it mam pull. They delve into topics such as; does mam guilt ever go away, how social media effect it, do women have it more so then men and why. Rounding up with arguably the...2022-01-2440 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 16 | How are you doing? Measuring wellness with the Wellness WheelHow is your overall wellness? Not sure.. Have no idea how to even begin exploring your wellness on a overall level... Take a second and look at the Wellness Wheel. The Wellness Wheel lists elements (such as physical, emotional, environmental, intellectual) that contribute to overall wellness. The aim is to 'score' these aspects and once you join the points up, create a wheel that is well rounded. This week Kim, Hannah and Laura take a very honest look at their overall wellness, with the help from the wel...2022-01-1739 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 15 | What do you want... Do you really, really want?What do you want? In the next 10 mins, in the next month, in the next 5 years? It is such a big question; what do you want? As it's a new year, this week Kim and two new WBCo voices Nina (Social Media Manager) and Chelsea (Head of Ops) discuss their wants and how they generally fall into emotional, material and external categories and do we ever stop 'wanting'... Enjoy! WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: @westbarnco2022-01-1041 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 14 | Habits: The Good, The Bad and The UglyHabits, we all have them. Good habits, bad habits, funny little habits that make you - you! This week joining Kim, are Hannah and Laura as they discuss their bad habits including: lateness, phone usage, sleep, and overthinking. They also open up about their good habits and how they used their mindset to change their patterns, behaviours and habits. Enjoy! WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: @WestBarnCo2022-01-0446 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 12 | It's Chrisssstmas!It's here.. Christmas Week! Something we have all been looking forward to at West Barn Co HQ... The tree is up, the Christmas songs are on and we are giddy with excitement (and prosecco)... In this weeks chaotic but very funny episode Kim, Kirsty and Hannah discuss Christmas traditions (no one mention Gammon to Han!) Enjoy, WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: @westbarnco2021-12-2033 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 13 | New Year: Why we don't like resolutions, but we love reflective a 'why'?Switch up this years New Year resolutions... better yet, don't make them! Joining Kim in the conversation this week, are Laura and Hannah. Up for discussion this week is; instead of setting 'unrealistic goals' that never get fulfilled, why not use the New Year as a chance to review last year and ask yourself 'why' on parts you want to change. Enjoy! WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: @WestBarnCo 2021-12-1731 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 11 | Generation Z - Who were you at 15?Who were you at 15... confident, independent, fierce? This week we are joined by the gorgeous 15 year old Amelia, a true Gen Z! Join 'Millennials' Kim and Hannah as they quiz Amelia on all things Gen Z from trends, pressures and how this extraordinary generation are growing up with an amazing can-do attitude. Enjoy, WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: @westbarnco2021-12-1349 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 10 | Ageing - Growing old gracefully, disgracefully or just growing older...Ageing - it happens to all of us. But how you feel about common phrases such as 'clock is ticking', birthday cards that mock your age or the pressure of not showing signs of ageing? This week, we have 3 wonderful generations of the WBCo family; Kim (daughter), Donna (mother) and the extraordinary Gwen (who is Donna's mother and gran to Kim). They chat about pressures of looking your age or should we say not looking your age, the wisdom and knowledge we can learn from our elderly gen...2021-12-0650 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 09 | Contraception Minefield - Myths, Responsibility and MethodsSo many questions around Contraception... Whose responsibility is it? What methods are out there? How do you keep yourself safe whilst also keeping it fun? This week Kim and Laura are joined by Pharmacist Chris Scott as they de-bust myths, discuss trust and responsibility when it comes to contraception, as well as honestly talking about their own personal experiences. Enjoy! WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: @WestBarnCo2021-11-301h 19
Just Another Group ChatEP 08 | Have You Ever Been The 'Other Woman'?Have you ever been 'the other woman'? You may have been and never even known... This week the girls delve into fascinating topics on affairs, being cheated on, and being the other woman (intentionally or unintentionally). All based on their own experiences - it's raw, it's honest and as always, we hope it's thought-provoking! Enjoy! WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: @WestBarnCo2021-11-221h 10
Just Another Group ChatEP 07 | Should We Be Changing Our Faces?Ever thought about changing your face? This week we talk to the amazing Dr Daron Seukeran a Consultant Dermatologist based in Teeside and Harley Street and the wonderful self-love queen, care home vintage singer Kayley Eid. We delve into the how and why people are changing their faces and how self love and confidence can play a part. Alongside chatting about how important safe practice is and the rise of procedure on younger people. Enjoy! WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: @WestBarnCo2021-11-151h 21
Just Another Group ChatEP 06 | Life As A Working MamIf you've ever had to think about having a baby and how that will affect your career... chances are you are probably a female. This weeks topic explores life as a working mother, maternity leave, career progression and all the expectations that come with returning to work. Enjoy! WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: @WestBarnCo2021-11-081h 16
Just Another Group ChatEP 04 | Let's Talk About Sex Baby!We bet that caught your attention... yes, this week it's the S word - SEX. Sex is a common hot topic at WBCo HQ and this week's podcast is (very!) real, honest and relatable, but it is also just a good laugh... Join the girls as they chat about their experiences and common questions. Enjoy! WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: @WestBarnCo2021-10-251h 00
Just Another Group ChatEP 03 | Law of AttractionHave you ever heard of the law of attraction? Join the girls as they delve into manifestation, gratitude and power of positive thinking. Looking at these interesting topics from both sides, but with positive vibes only. Enjoy! WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: @WestBarnCo2021-10-1853 min
Just Another Group ChatEP 02 | TwinsDouble trouble! Identical twins Kim (WBCo CEO) and Kirsty (PR & Events Manager) delve into living life with a person that shares your DNA and looks exactly like you. Join them as they chat about exploring individuality, boys (of course!) and twintuition. Enjoy! WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: @WestBarnCo2021-10-081h 01Just Another Group ChatEP 01 | Love Your JobMeet Kim (CEO of WBCo) as she introduces you to some of the girl gang at West Barn Co! Our first episode explores the Sunday scaries, work culture and what to look out for to land (or create) a job you love. Enjoy! WBCo x Find us at: www.westbarnco.com Follow us at: @WestBarnCo2021-10-0447 min