Performer, promoter, music activist and journalist, David T. Saunders walked away from convention - the 9-5 job, the house, the partner, the dog - to dedicate himself to music and the promotion of local artists. Yet, when we are truly passionate about what we do, and when we strive to go above and beyond, there is a cost. Burnout. This is David's journey of thriving and burning in the music industry.

Tea and coffee have been around for centuries as staple drinks in our homes. A third option has recently cropped up: Cacao Brew. Established in 2019 and featured as part of British Vogue's hot list, Cacao Brew, is stirring up hot drinks fashion. Newcastle-based founder, Jazmin Adams, reveals the origins of the idea, and talks about superfood revolutions and brand development.

Medical doctor and plastic surgeon, Paul Baguley, wanted to revolutionise the beauty industry by making high-end aesthetic treatments accessible to anyone on the high street. Following his vision of bringing a wide selection of cosmetic and ordinary beauty treatments to the public under one roof, he opened the beauty salon and clinic, A Vita, in Yarm in 2006.

Are you in a toxic relationship? Perhaps the real state of your relationship became much more apparent during lockdown when understanding, kindness and respect were key features of surviving with your partner. Research psychologist, Ninky Shuenyane, discusses why looking after ourselves is crucial if we want to prevent our relationships from becoming toxic.

In 2017, sommelier and wine fanatic, Fiona McLain, wanted to shake up the wine industry in the North East. She opened a small wine bar and shop in Yarm, Fourteen Drops, in order to stock wines you would not find anywhere else. Many of these are natural wines of the finest quality that can be paired with cheese and charcuterie of equally excellent quality. So, where did her love of wine come from?

Sundaes Artisan Ice Cream was founded by Caroline Gregory in 2014 and has since become Teesside's favourite homemade gelato. With over 60 enticing flavours, they have truly brought the art of gelato to their community. Now a wholesale business, Caroline discusses why she opened the wistful, irresistibly fun ice cream shop, the joy of leading an artisan's lifestyle and some of the challenges she's faced along the way.

Social media plays a central role in our personal and business lives. It is hard to imagine living without it, but as much as it keeps us informed, it can also cause damage to our mental wellbeing. Educational psychologist, Bene Katabua, explains how social media impacts our lives and what we can do to manage our use of it positively.

Gudrun Soley Sigurdardottir adapted her performance work, Elision, for the digital version of the Gateshead International Festival of Theatre 2020. The work dealt with questions of national independence, belonging and our culture of separation and segregation. The Icelandic performance artist and director talks about various aspects of her work and her own journey from Iceland to Scotland, as well as her views on the challenges and future of contemporary theatre.

Professional martial artist and founder of Defence-Unlimited (a self-defence training company), Warren Ho discusses the intersection between values that are critical for success in martial arts and running your own business, including integrity, discipline and resilience. As a respected member of his local Chinese community, he also talks about dealing with racism, especially since the pandemic, while avoiding physical and verbal confrontation.

Life drawing - drawing a living nude person - is an essential part of an artist's development. Grace and Jonny Lancaster started Lust For Life Drawing as a side hustle in Darlington in the North of England. It quickly gained a large following and is probably one of the most unique life drawing session around. Grace talks about why they started these sessions and their surprising success.