Good morning everyone!

I am very excited to share this week's podcast with you guys, where I chatted with Tove Crossland from Ocean Zen C.I.C.

Based in Whitley Bay, Tove and co-founder Nicola work across the North East supporting people to be the best version of themselves through a range of holistic therapies, community projects, events, retreats, and group work.

Their talks include wellbeing at work support and holistic training, plus they even have a retail shop with unique clothing and crystals!

Tove's journey and advice for you lovely changemakers is genuinely unmissable, so grab a coffee and enjoy the episode!

Connect with Tove and with Ocean Zen CIC:

Facebook: Ocean Zen C.I.C

Instagram: oceanzenuk

Website: www.ocean-zen.co.uk

Welcome back to a new episode of your favourite podcast!

I really loved talking to Paul Kirkpatrick from Off The Grid Adventures CIC. Paul and his team work with a range of groups and individuals of all ages to help people become active and healthy.

The organisation aims to bring people together through adventure and learning to improve physical and emotional wellbeing, and to increase volunteering and training opportunities.

Enjoy the episode and don't hesitate to reach out and connect with Paul!

Website - www.offthegrid-adventures.co.uk

Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/paul-kirkpatrick-13613575

Instagram @off.gtid.adventures.cic

Welcome back everyone to Chats with Changemakers!

I had an amazing chat with the wonderful Wendy Amexo from TechJumpstart Hub CIC. Wendy and her Social Enterprise help everyday people—especially women and those feeling left behind—get confident with technology, build new skills, and open doors to better jobs and brighter futures. They aim to break down tech so it finally makes sense and feels possible for everyone.

I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I enjoyed the chat, and don't forget to connect with Wendy through all her links below.

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126651825

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/techjumpstart-hub-cic/?

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/techjumpstarthub/

Website :https://techjumpstarthub.co.uk/

Be Courageous with Technology registration : https://techjumpstarthub.co.uk/bct-application-form/

Welcome to a brand new episode of our podcast for people making the world a better place, Chats with Changemakers!

I was truly inspired by this week's chat with Shane Knox, a Royal Navy veteran and passionate mental health advocate, who founded Not A Statistic Northeast CIC to provide vital peer-led support for those struggling with mental health challenges.

Driven by lived experience, Shane and his team offer free, accessible support groups that foster connection and understanding, helping to bridge the gap in services. Through community-driven initiatives, Not A Statistic is reducing isolation, preventing suicide, and building stronger, more supportive networks across the Northeast.

So enjoy the episode, I'm sure you will feel as inspired as I was listening to Shane share his purpose-led journey.

Don't forget to connect with Shane!

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-knox-lech/

Not A Statistic Website: https://www.not-a-statistic-ne.org/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/not_a_statistic_northeast_cic

Booking in with Shane: https://outlook.office.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/

Welcome back to Chats with Changemakers!This week I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Kelly Henderson from Addressing Domestic Abuse CIC about her important work and inspirational advice for those on a purpose-led journey.Addressing Domestic Abuse CIC offer bespoke support to organisations around domestic abuse. They offer Training, Evaluation, Research and Policy Development. A lot of their work is with social housing providers and associated supply chains helping them identify and respond to domestic abuse, and they work collaboratively with a wide range of subject matter experts so that our clients can be confident that their individual set of needs will be met.Enjoy the episode and don't forget to check out their website! https://addressingdomesticabuse.com/

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Welcome to Chats with Changemakers, the North East podcast for people who want to make a difference in the world.

Every 2 weeks we interview inspirational individuals from the North East's vibrant social enterprise sector, as part of our digital 'Changemakers Community'.

If you would like to connect with Dan and other like-minded changemakers, join our free community in the Membership section of our website www.junctionpoint.co.uk.

This one is a must-watch, so grab a cup of tea and enjoy!