Darren Cairns, CMO brings a wealth of marketing experience from leading teams and managing massive launches at BT, Three, Yahoo!, and Sony PlayStation. He also advises start-up tech businesses.

Darren was raised on a housing estate in Northern Ireland during the 1970s and 1980s. He overcame ill health in his early life, and his unique perspective shapes his approach to work.

Darren's professional standing and expertise are further underscored by his membership in the Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Marketing Society. 

Darren Cairns

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Paul Stevenson living with Tourette Syndrome and co-occurring conditions, is a living testament to the power of one individual's impact. He actively engages with Tourette's associations worldwide, ensuring his insights reach those who most need them. His contributions to research at Nottingham University go beyond academics; they directly influence how we understand Tourette Syndrome and related conditions, inspiring researchers and empowering community members. Paul's lived experience is a wellspring of empathy and targeted guidance. He doesn't offer one-size-fits-all advice; he draws on his encounters to craft insights that resonate deeply with the ND community. In this episode, we explore how humour has become a powerful tool for Paul, helping him navigate challenges and find strength.

Connect with Paul

X: @goldylookfleece

IG: @Paul_stevenson_official

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-stevenson-397a0329/

3 Men With Tourettes On A Holiday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtCUYUBOnzk

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Lucy Siegle is a UK based journalist and broadcaster and opinion leader who specialises in climate and nature coverage. She has contributed environmental stories and presented for BBC1’s The One Show since it began! She is the author of five books including Turning the Tide on Plastic: How Humanity (and you) Can Make Our Globe Clean Again and her classic book on sustainability in fashion To Die For: Is Fashion Wearing out the World , published by Fourth Estate London and nominated for the Orwell prize, it is still the basis of fashion education courses around the world and was the basis for hit Netflix documentary, The True Cost, (she is co-executive producer). She works extensively communicating green economy and just transition to help all sorts of people who want change, in business, farming, supply chains and education. She is co-founder of the Green Carpet Challenge (with Livia Firth), the Observer Ethical Awards, curates the Times Earth Summit and set up her own community festival The Thames Ditton Climate and Nature festival on the banks of the Thames. Lucy is also known for working with popstar and UNEP and WWF ambassador Ellie Goulding, whose climate messaging meets millions of young people globally. Lucy is a trustee for Surfers Against Sewage and an ambassador for WWF UK and The Circle.

You can follow Lucy:

X @lucysiegle

Instagram @theseagull

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Join us as we chat with Jayne Joso, an award-winning author whose experiences span the globe.

Jayne Joso is an award-winning author of four novels, a captivating collection of short stories, and a children's book that's a bestseller in Japan (going into its 6th reprint) . She is also an artist. In this episode, we delve into her creative process and what inspires her storytelling on the page and in her paintings. Jayne's adventures living and working across the globe - from Japan and China to Kenya and artistic Weimar, Germany - infuse her writing and artwork with depth and vibrancy.

A speaker at prestigious literary festivals including the Hay Festival, Joso brings her expertise and passion to the world. She holds degrees in English Literature and Literary Theory, and Masters in Playwriting under the tutelage of renowned British playwright David Edgar. She also trained in silk painting, calligraphy and artisan paper making in the mountains of Niigata, Japan. Her artist name is Neko Neko.

Website: Jayne Joso: https://jaynejoso.com

Check out Neko Neko’s artwork here: https://nekonekoart.gallery

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Accomplished actress Marion Bailey is known for her frequent collaborations with filmmaker Mike Leigh. Works include Meantime, All or Nothing, Vera Drake, Mr. Turner, and Peterloo (earning Bailey a London Critics' Circle nomination). Marion acted alongside Brad Pitt in Allied and delivering a nuanced portrayal of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in the award-winning Netflix series The Crown. Recently, she starred in The Light We Cannot See with Mark Ruffalo and Good Boy with Ben Whishaw.

Actress Alice Bailey Johnson is recently seen playing Olivia in Netflix's "Scoop" and has a recurring role in the upcoming Paramount+ series Sexy Beast. She also appeared in critically acclaimed shows like Black Mirror and The Halcyon. Her recent theatre credits include Uncle Vanya at the Hampstead Theatre and West End productions of The Libertine and Tina the Musical. 

Marion and Alice made their acting debut together as mother and daughter in Adam Kay's TV adaptation of 'This is Going to Hurt".

Marion Bailey https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0047392/.

Alice Bailey Johnson https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0424484/

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In this episode, Suzanne, a parent and advocate for neurodiversity, shares her experiences navigating inclusion challenges and her inspiring work to create positive change. Suzanne fuels her advocacy efforts by drawing on her unique perspective as a partner and mother in a neurodivergent family. She discusses her involvement in the groundbreaking project, The Assembly, a landmark piece of neurodivergent led and owned content. This episode promises a heartfelt and insightful look into the experiences of neurodivergent families and the importance of representation in media.

Suzanne brings a wealth of experience to her role as Commissioning Editor. Previously, she played a crucial role in launching BBC Three and led programming at BBC GLR. Her impressive portfolio includes overseeing shows like the BAFTAs, Mock the Week, The Graham Norton Show, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, Have I Got News for You, and The Revolution Will Be Televised. She has also worked with Comic Relief, managing all BBC-wide elements of synchronicity between the two organisations.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-mcmanus-16384a61/

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Our premiere episode features Lindsey McAlister OBE, JP, a renowned British theatre director, writer, and artist in Hong Kong. Lindsey is the founder of the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation (HKYAF), an organisation that has transformed the lives of many young artists in the region and beyond since 1993. 

In this episode, Lindsey shares her insights on how humor can transform your workday and foster a positive and productive environment. Don't miss the chance to learn from one of the most influential personalities in the art and culture scene in Hong Kong.

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-mcalister-obe-jp-she-her-b3271944/

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindsey_McAlister

Art

https://lindsey-mcalister-art.com/

Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation

https://www.hkyaf.com/site/yafteam

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