#148 Sheri-Leigh Miles -  Playing around at the edges  Sheri-Leigh talks to us about the joy of playing around at the edges.  We talk about: The power of making sure you’re doing what you enjoy. Knowing environmental science was her thing, before it was a thing. And learning all she needs to know about rocks in a week! Sheri-Leigh is Co-Founder and Director of NETpositive Futures. She helps organisations, teams and networks understand how sustainability links to organisational excellence.  Her Master’s degree is in Education for Sustainability and her career has focused o ..read more

#147 Shelley Farnham & Julia Harris - Complex Strengths and Complex Connexions Shelley and Julia talk to us about navigating complex strengths and the importance of connections!  We talk about: Julia navigating school when neurodivergent and feeling that her ‘soul was too loud’. The importance of authenticity and being able to be themselves. And what they would choose to eat if they were invited to lunch with the Queen! Julia (JuliaArtsJulia) is a neurodivergent (ADHD+) mum of two neurodivergent/not-so-typical sons. An artist, children's entertainer, and also neurodiversity mentor ..read more

#146 Michelle Jones - A world where kindness is currency Michelle talks to us about imagining a world where kindness is currency. We talk about: How being content in the moment is a huge gift.  How in helping others we can help ourselves. And watching Father of the Bride so many times! Michelle is the Founder and Director of Kind Currency, she also owns a successful wedding consultancy and has had other businesses. She’s a Champion of Kindness, A believer in the power of community and an eternal optimist who is always smiling. As a North East Entrepreneur, Charity Worker & Volunteer ..read more

#145 Kev Price - It all ends up good Kev talks to us about how it all ends up good!  We talk about: His hard-won entrepreneurial lessons. The importance of finding great people to work with. And how he found his current adventure! Kev has more than 15 years of business experience. From co-founding a full-service digital agency in 2007 he then transitioned to digital tech products co-founding back to back start-ups. Both companies, Reframed and Ricochet, were backed by investment from both angels and VCs, the latter being successfully acquired in December 2020. Prior to founding business ..read more

#144 Linzi Trafford - Say yes and see what happens Linzi talks to us about saying yes and seeing what happens.  We talk about: Going on holiday to Thailand and deciding to stay there for 13 years and counting. Being in the right place at the right time. And the absolute joy of salt & vinegar crisps! Linzi is a passionate writer and content marketer specialising in creating original and engaging web copy and blog articles. She hates bad grammar, but loves a good pun. She likes to travel, but sucks at packing. She laughs loudly and often, and her spirit animal is a zebra. When she’s n ..read more

#143 Maria Watson - Creating order from chaos Maria talks to us about the joy of creating order from chaos We talk about: Not really having any ideas about what she wanted to do when she was little. How to make a living doing something she is great at. And her hunt for the perfect Chinese takeaway!  Maria Watson - The Details Director - helps creative-minded solo business owners find simple ways to bring calm, order & organisation to their life & business so that they can get more done with less stress.   After 18 years in Accountancy, working with hundreds of small bu ..read more

#142 Suzi Payton - Listen, accept, commit! Suzi talks to us about how the 3 golden rules of comedy improvisation also help with life! We talk about: Her childhood dream of wanting to be a stunt woman! How making stuff up is the best thing in the world.  And how reward charts are not just for children!   A dynamic life coach, comedian/improv teacher and neurodiversity trainer; Suzi supports amazing people to access their strengths, build confidence and achieve their goals. She spreads the joy of comedy improvisation and helps absolute beginners to take their first steps into a ..read more

#141 Fiona Kearns - Being CEO confident Fiona talks to us about being CEO confident We talk about: How we should all work at being good at public speaking. Becoming self employed during the pandemic. And what her hilarious DJ name would be!  Fiona Kearns is a Business Psychologist who helps people get rid of self-doubt, own their skillset and feel confident about playing huge in life and work. She is experienced in the IT/Telecom and non-profit worlds.  Fiona is a member of the Association for Business Psychology and author of ‘How to Increase your Confidence’. She specialises in h ..read more

#140 Adna ​​Sablyich - Living life gracefully  Adna talks to us about how to live life gracefully. We talk about: Coming to the UK from Bosnia as an 18-year old au pair to escape the war. How acting to her is the juice of exploring the limits of our humanity.  And her son’s awesome business idea! Adna Sablyich is an actress and coach, who uses the expressive and collaborative properties of drama and stage performance, to heal the post-lockdown traumas of isolation. With over a decade in the arts and entertainment industry and as long in education, Adna brings her own brand of under ..read more

#139 Paula Donnelly & James Hanson - The importance of building business relationships Paula and James talk to us about the importance of building relationships. We talk about: The value of critical thinking and different skill sets in business. Good design doesn’t mean reinventing the wheel. And how their 2 dream clients involve pizzas and fighting. James and Paula met at the Campus North, a (now closed) digital coworking space based in Newcastle, when James first founded Layers in 2016. Now 5 years old, Layers is growing with a team of 8 and serving clients internationally. They both l ..read more