Different Hats Podcast

After a week when the England Women's national team made it to the Euro 2022 Semi Final we have a Euro 2022 Podcast special this week as for the first time I welcome two guests from different organisations, but with a shared mission and vision!

I am joined by Karen Dobres, Director of Lewes FC and Jo Child, Founder of Co-Women. We recorded this episode two days prior to the Lionesses Euro 2022 quarter final clash with Spain at the Amex. This highlights how far the women’s game has come, but still a long way from achieving equality within the game. These two inspirational women have recently joined forces to work together and push for further ways to strive for equality in sport and business.

This episode release could not have been timed better, as the England Women's team await their semi final clash v Sweden on Tuesday 26th July 2022. With the lack of media coverage of the Women's achievements it is clear that despite how far the women's game has come we are still a million miles away from equality. In this brilliant episode, we discuss equality in the game as well in business. We delve into the challenges these two brilliant women have faced along their journey, imposter syndrome, joy for well-being, neurodiversity, sex positivity for women in business and much more. It is a truly inspiring episode and one that will open a lot of discussion points I am sure as these game changers strive for a more equal society.

To watch on YouTube Click Here ➡️ https://youtu.be/dCF6s_oLNb8

To find out about Lewes FC ➡️ https://lewesfc.com

To find out about Co-Women ➡️ https://www.co-women.org

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My Guest on the podcast this week is Jessica Freeman, she has over 25 years experience in HR and started her own company in 2014. She is also a coach at Dorking Ladies Rugby as well as a community coach for Harlequins Rugby Club and played Rugby at a very high standard. 

We met at a business expo last year and starting talking about her upbringing and education, and how a rugby career and career in HR was not necessarily what was expected of her.. Since then I have been excited to have this conversation with her and share her story.. 

In this brilliant episode Jessica talks about the impact on her, of her mum passing away when she was just 7 years old. She describes that how after her private education she chose a path that wasn't expected of her but created a life where she achieved her 'having it all'. We delve into Jess's Rugby career and the amazing lessons that sport has taught her and how she has taken so many of those skills into business, because as she states - Sir Clive Woodward said:

It was a brilliant conversation with such varied insights from the world of HR, sport and life in general.

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening!

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/Uvqs4qxal2A

To find out more about Jessica Freeman HR ➡️ https://jessicafreemanhr.com

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My Guest on the podcast this week is Mike Monk. He has had a business career spanning over three decades.

He has been a franchisee and franchisor, running Monk Marketing for many years. He set up the Brighton & Hove Business Expo 6 years ago and Advantage Business Mentoring in 2020. With over 35+ years in Sales & Marketing, working with many companies and running his own businesses, as well as helping others to start theirs.

In this episode Mike speaks honestly about the time he lost it all in the late 80's, but showed an amazing sense of resilience to bounce back and start again. He explains the importance of sales in any business and making that last call... 'To Never Give Up'... I met Mike when I first started networking in Brighton over 10 years ago and have been proud media partners with the Brighton & Hove Business Show since I took over SBT in 2017. He is a great businessmen with a wealth of Knowledge and someone I am lucky enough to also call a friend. This episode is packed with so many great insights from a man that has truly been there and got the T-shirt... and then sold it as well!

You Can watch the episode on YouTube Click Here ➡️ https://youtu.be/qJnHcGlcyAA

To find out more about how Mike can help your business Click HERE ➡️ https://advantagebusinessmentoring.co.uk

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My Guest on the podcast this week is the founder and International Creative Director of leading British hair brand, Electric Mark Woolley.

Electric is one of the beauty industry’s most celebrated hair brands, encompassing award winning salons, an ethical products line, global education, a photographic and film studio, a shared workspace for leading creatives in central London, and its farm & headquarters right here in the Sussex countryside.

The Electric brand continues to grow, absorbing my guests down-to-earth nature, and accessible style, as well as reflecting his energy, drive and vision.

His work regularly appears in leading publications across the globe. He is frequently used as an expert on trends and industry topics and is a regular contributor on global television.

When I started my business Journey in Brighton our two salons were 2 mins round the corner from each other, but inside were pretty much worlds apart. Since starting the podcast I have been dying to have this conversation with him, and it was certainly worth the wait. We delve into Mark's mindset, drive and determination from a young age and owning his first salon at 21. The ability to back himself from as young as 18, doing session work and saying yes to opportunities presented to him. The biggest question was around culture and how he created such a winning culture in a competitive industry from which he has grown a global brand. I could have genuinely continued the conversation for hours and this has to be up there with my favourite episodes yet..

Everyone has a story to tell.. Happy listening

Watch the Episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/YYEgwpEAFWg

Find out more about Electric ➡️ https://www.electric-hair.com/

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And that's a wrap. Series 2 has been a truly amazing with 18 incredible guests over 16 episodes. I have learnt so much from these inspirational leaders and can not thank them enough for the openness and raw honesty during some truly insightful conversations.

Key Takeaways:

🎙 Life is a journey not a destination (Enjoy the journey)

🎙 Culture and people are key to success

🎙 Don't be afraid to fail

🎙 Success should not be measured on the size of your bank balance

🎙 Emotional Profit over Financial profit = True fulfilment

🎙 Honesty and authenticity in all that we do - Live a life true to yourself

🎙 Find your why and your purpose

🎙 All you need is love

These are just the tip of the iceberg of a series packed with inspirational stories. If you haven't listened to the podcast yet, check out this overview and go back and listen to the episodes.

Everyone has a story to tell... Thanks for listening 🎧

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/QI5LvXNNuQI

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My guest on the podcast this week is with the brilliant Gareth Dimelow, Co-Founder of Inside Stories, and I couldn't think of a better way to round off Series 2!

Gareth is used to bridging the gap between knowledge and creative expression, he has a varied background that blends copywriting and creative direction, with strategic guidance and consultative comms planning.

Having spent most of his career in large agency networks, working with many of the world’s most recognizable brands, he focuses on developing robust insights and engaging solutions that unlock the story at the heart of every opportunity.

In this absolutely gripping episode, Gareth shares his knowledge discussing the true art of story telling, and the human love of stories. He explains how you can find your 'why'? The importance of getting your story straight before you tell the rest of the world and ensuring it is Meaningful, Memorable and Moving. This episode is packed with so many great insights you will want to grab a pen and pad and take some notes....

I started this podcast as I believe every business owner has a story to tell, and I wanted to create a platform for our peers to share their stories and inspire those that listen. Those that follow me on social media or came to our most recent member meet up will know that we recently went through a process with the brilliant Inside Stories to define our business narrative at County Business Clubs. As I mentioned in my testimonial it was truly one of the most magical experiences I have had in my entrepreneurial journey and would encourage any business whether you are 100 years old or just starting out to speak with my guest this week and allow them to help define your story. It really is a game changer..

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/n2NPM4oIsjQ

To find out more about Inside stories ➡️ https://insidestories.guru

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On this months COUNTY BUSINESS SPORTS PODCAST - Loz (stato) and Sam team up with Sussex Cricket legend, Tony Cottey to discuss what life was like growing up in Port Eynon, playing professional football for Swansea to signing on, winning a championship with Glamorgan, playing cricket with Viv Richards, playing for Sussex and being in another championship winning team to moving into a Business Relationship role at the club and finally starting his on ice cream business. What an amazing journey and one that Cotts shares in detail, the ups and downs of professional sport and despite his phenomenal career and success only rated himself a 5.5 -6 out of ten and believed he could have achieved more. It was truly fascinating delving a little into his mind set, that combined with some great stories about a game of spoof, playing basketball with Robbie Williams (and Loz's Sid the Shark story) this makes for a gripping and entertaining episode.

Watch the Episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/y_nry5pI3gE

Sponsored by James Ross Jewellers - https://jamesrossjewellers.co.uk

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My guest on the podcast this week is the inspirational Jo Baldwin Trott. Since leaving the police force in 2003, she has become a consultant, mentor, coach, keynote speaker, international best selling author and publisher. She has worked with A list celebrities, TV stars and award winning coaches and has been described as a combination of a coach, therapist, business expert and healer.

This is one of the most powerful episodes I have recorded so far. Jo shares in depth some of her near death experiences whilst in the police force and why she had to leave after 9 years. We discuss the lessons she has learned throughout her journey and how she believes everyone is equal.

Through her own experiences and spiritual clarity, she now helps her clients to find their own truth and seek true happiness, helping them find answers to the biggest questions; your what, why and how, and believes success is to be felt deeply, not simply viewed objectively. We delve into what is 'Empty Success Syndrome' and how she asks her clients and the listeners,

We go deep into how we can engage with our heart consciousness and find our truth, presence, richness and ultimately fulfilment...

As the Beatles said 'All you need is love' ❤️

To watch the episode on YouTube Click Here ➡️ https://youtu.be/xmPkean0oPI

To find out more about Jo Click Here ➡️ https://www.jobaldwintrott.com

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This week I welcome two guests to the podcast. They are the Co-founders of Tech Start up Prsnt, Omid Moallemi and David Parr, who have recently appeared in Forbes magazine and were finalist in the FSB Awards for best Start Up.

Prsnt has built partnerships with more than 100 household brands – everyone from Starbucks to Marks & Spencer. If you want to send someone a present from one of those brands, you open the Prsnt app, choose your gift and press send. The recipient receives the gift instantly, in the form of a QR code they can cash in to get the gift, either online or in person. It might be anything from a cup of coffee to a new t-shirt.

This brilliant episode delves deep into the founders 'Why' behind launching the app and the true power of emotional value (EV). We discuss how they truly believe that people are more altruistic and kind, and they are on a mission to change the social fabric of how people gift in the future. As a tech start up they share some valuable insights into the funding process and some of the challenges and pitfalls along the way, as well as what success looks like for them. These two creative minds, in my opinion have created an incredible app and business, and are certainly on track to Change the world, one gift at a time..

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/0q4Neir_aQs

To find out more about Prsnt ➡️ https://prsnt.co.uk

To download the app Click Here ➡️ https://prsnt.co.uk/download/?_branch_match_id=1026267627312249256&utm_source=Social&utm_campaign=Social&utm_medium=marketing&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLyjKKy7RSywo0MvJzMvWz8rPzAMATo5oXRsAAAA%3D

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My guest on the podcast this week is the CEO of Ridgeview Wine Estate, Tamara Roberts.

Since taking over from her father as CEO in 2013 she has grown Ridgeview into a globally acclaimed producer, she is on the board of Wine & Spirits Trade Association, Wines GB, she was awarded Sussex Businessperson of the Year in 2019 and the only English producer to be awarded the prestigious title of President of the International Wine and Spirit Association in 2020. Ridgeview are Responsible for putting English sparkling wines on the global stage, and has been awarded multiple international awards and accolades. Changing minds and hearts on the perception of English sparkling wine, Ridgeview have helped pave the way for this thriving industry.

In this fascinating episode we delve deep into one of the toughest periods in Tamara's life after her father passed, her brother was taken ill and the bank withdrew their support, her mindset around that time and how she got through it. To helping grow Ridgeview, to gain global recognition. We talk about some of the pro and cons of running a family business, the amazing strong family culture that runs throughout the entire team at Ridgeview, work life balance and her take on happiness. The episode is packed with so many great insights from this Sussex Business Women of the year 2019, a truly brilliant business women and an inspiration to the Sussex community.

'Life is for celebrating'

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/IaNPc0xIaOI

Find out about Ridgeview Here ➡️ https://www.ridgeview.co.uk

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