Pete fills us in on his life as a sailor, adventurer and his heroic exploits in the Vendee Globe. He also talks about various projects he's been involved in, including visiting the North Pole, historical projects such as 'Spirit of Mystery' and spending a month on the Greenland ice cap. Melanie Tiley is the Community Development Manager for Brain Tumour Research. Melanie takes us on her journey from the travel industry to Brain Tumour Research; including encounters with supermodels, MPs and how she has worked hard to help vulnerable individuals during the pandemic.

David gives us the low down on what a Local Expertise Partnership is and how it works to support the region. He also talks about his career path and provides some inspiration for those who might want to venture into project planning for regional government: reflecting on his work with the likes of Docklands Light Railway and HS2. Gavin Jones is MD of Elixel, a dynamic digital agency based in Plymouth. Straight out of university (almost 10 years ago) and into the world of app development and tech, Gavin and his team have had an incredible journey worth sharing.

Bill Martin reflects on how the publishing industry has dramatically changed over recent years, the hot topic of 'click bait' and shares some amusing tales from his early years in newspapers, including his most favourite headline. Mark White talks about the ever-evolving world of healthcare and how the private sector has an important role to play in the wider healthcare picture for all.

Stuart Elford talks to Luke Pollard MP about his early years in media, his political campaigns and his love of art and the Devon coast. Also, Paul Burton of PB media tells Stuart about leaving a career in newspapers to set up his own business, plus his love of life in Devon.

Ann talks openly about the difficulties being faced by the NHS, working as a Chief Executive in such a challenging environment and shares exciting news about the future of hospital provision for Devon and Cornwall. Trevor shares his passion for all things legal, customer service, the digital future of law and his amusing meets with the likes of Sir Richard Branson and Sir Clive Woodward.

Tudor Evans talks about his Welsh roots, his rebel university days, why he got into local politics and the day he became an OBE. Vince Brooks tells us about Engage Workplace and their passion for creating a better workplace environment.

Paul Winterton, Managing Director of Langage Farm, gives a highly personal interview about his career, family and aspirations. Our Chamber Made guest is entrepreneur Kate Dowsett from Peace and Coffee (and more), who talks about the move from battleships to coffee beans.

A hilarious and enlightening conversation with David 'Fitz' FitzGerald about his career so far in broadcasting, his varied achievements as a writer and his love of birds and Devon. In Chamber Made, Stuart talks to Claire Oatway about her experience of entrepreneurship, leadership and a surprising Olympic sporting past.

Welcome to episode 1! Stuart Elford talks to Johnny Mercer MP, in a very open interview, about the highs and lows of being an MP, his opinions on politics and politicians, and 'that' shower scene. Our first Chamber Made guest is Howard Davies from Salcombe Distilling, home of Salcombe Gin.

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