What’s it like to grow up in a family business and then take the reins? In this episode of Chatterjack, host Lindsay Gray is joined by students from St Benedict’s School to chat with the Director of Lake District Hotels about her journey from growing up in the industry to leading a group of six luxury hotels in the heart of the Lake District.

She opens up about the challenges of running a family business, how she’s modernising hospitality with strategic marketing and AI, and what it really takes to keep guests coming back, this episode is packed with insights for anyone curious about the industry—or just loves a behind-the-scenes business story.

Simon Lawson has mastered the art of racing on wheels, becoming one of the UK’s top Paralympic wheelchair racers. In this episode of Chatterjack Podcast, host Lindsay Gray is joined by Nyah and Millie from St Benedict’s Catholic High School to chat with Simon about his journey from a life-changing accident to smashing records and earning medals.

Simon shares his highs and lows, from career challenges and memorable races to how he stays mentally prepared before the big events. He also opens up about the pressure of representing his country and what motivates him to keep pushing forward—even during setbacks. Oh, and he might just reveal his secret pre-race breakfast...

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