I’m joined today by Kirsten Henly.

Kirsten is the Chief Executive of Kingston First, our Business Improvement District (BID), which is dedicated to making Kingston the best it can be, for both businesses and visitors.

What’s unique about Kirsten is how her curiosity about local democracy has taken her around the country and led her to pursue a career in setting up and running BIDs.

And be sure to listen to the end, where Kirsten shares with us her vision for the business community in Kingston as we start easing out of lockdown.

So whether you’re interested in knowing more about local democracy and BIDs or would like to know more about what it takes to run a successful independent business, then I hope you enjoy this episode of the Inside Kingston™ Podcast.

~ LINKS & RESOURCES ~

Kirsten Henly - LinkedIn

Kingston First - Website

~ YOUR HOST ~ 

Hi, I'm Amyr Rocha-Lima.

I’m a partner at Holland Hahn & Wills, a financial planning and wealth management firm based here in Kingston.

As an active member of our business community, I want to help other businesses get their story out there and see them succeed and flourish.

~ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ~

If you know someone who should be a guest on our show, and has a great story worth sharing, please feel free to get in touch.

I would also love it if you would give us a review and a 5-star rating.

We work hard to bring on some great guests, and getting a review from you is one way to help the podcast rate well, so others can find and enjoy the show.

I’m joined today by Victoria Walsh.

Victoria is the founder of Victoria Walsh Coaching & Consulting, working with individuals, teams and businesses to grow and transform so they can be successful whilst maintaining a healthy and meaningful life.  

What’s unique about Victoria is how she employs her coaching skills to help her clients find their “why” - empowering them to achieve transformation which will bring more effectiveness and satisfaction to their careers.

And be sure to listen to the end, where Victoria shares with us some tips on building a successful team to ensure your business has the right people to continue to grow. 

So whether you’re interested in knowing more about executive coaching or would like to know more about what it takes to run a successful independent business, then I hope you enjoy this episode of the Inside Kingston™ Podcast.

~ LINKS & RESOURCES ~

Victoria Walsh - LinkedIn

Victoria Walsh Coaching & Consulting - Website

~ YOUR HOST ~ 

Hi, I'm Amyr Rocha-Lima.

I’m a partner at Holland Hahn & Wills, a financial planning and wealth management firm based here in Kingston.

As an active member of our business community, I want to help other businesses get their story out there and see them succeed and flourish.

~ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ~

If you know someone who should be a guest on our show, and has a great story worth sharing, please feel free to get in touch.

I would also love it if you would give us a review and a 5-star rating.

We work hard to bring on some great guests, and getting a review from you is one way to help the podcast rate well, so others can find and enjoy the show.

I’m joined today by Aniesa Blore.

Aniesa is the founder of Sensational Kids Therapy, a paediatric occupational therapy practice that caters for children and young adults and offers therapy and assessment in a range of neurological disorders.

What’s unique about Aniesa is how she draws on her personal background - as a mother of a child with Asperger syndrome - as well as on her professional experience and to help children and their parents connect, achieve and navigate. 

And be sure to listen to the end, where Aniesa shares with us some tips on how to thrive as a parent, as well as help your children thrive, during this time in lockdown and beyond.

So whether you’re interested in knowing more about occupational therapy or would like to know more about what it takes to run a successful independent business, then I hope you enjoy this episode of the Inside Kingston™ Podcast.

~ LINKS & RESOURCES ~

Aniesa Blore - LinkedIn

Sensational Kids Therapy - Website

~ YOUR HOST ~ 

Hi, I'm Amyr Rocha-Lima.

I’m a partner at Holland Hahn & Wills, a financial planning and wealth management firm based here in Kingston.

As an active member of our business community, I want to help other businesses get their story out there and see them succeed and flourish.

~ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ~

If you know someone who should be a guest on our show, and has a great story worth sharing, please feel free to get in touch.

I would also love it if you would give us a review and a 5-star rating.

We work hard to bring on some great guests, and getting a review from you is one way to help the podcast rate well, so others can find and enjoy the show.

I’m joined today by Gordon Smith. 

Gordon is the founder of Dotwise, a digital marketing company that specialises in search engine optimisation (SEO), paid search, social media management and website maintenance.

What’s unique about Gordon is his insight into getting your brand noticed online, leveraging over 15 years’ experience in developing digital marketing campaigns for dozens of online brands - including one of the UK’s first online art galleries. 

And be sure to listen to the end, where Gordon shares with us some optimisation tips that you can implement in your digital marketing strategy straight away.

So whether you’re interested to know more about SEO and digital marketing, or would like to know more about what it takes to run a successful independent business, then I hope you enjoy this episode of the Inside Kingston™ Podcast.

~ LINKS & RESOURCES ~

Gordon Smith - LinkedIn

Dotwise - Website

~ YOUR HOST ~ 

Hi, I'm Amyr Rocha-Lima.

I’m a partner at Holland Hahn & Wills, a financial planning and wealth management firm based here in Kingston.

As an active member of our business community, I want to help other businesses get their story out there and see them succeed and flourish.

~ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ~

If you know someone who should be a guest on our show, and has a great story worth sharing, please feel free to get in touch.

I would also love it if you would give us a review and a 5-star rating.

We work hard to bring on some great guests, and getting a review from you is one way to help the podcast rate well, so others can find and enjoy the show.

I’m joined today by Matt Williams.

Matt is the founder of Prima Fitness, a personal training studio that specialises in body transformation and pre & postnatal fitness.

What’s unique about Matt is how he draws elements from his career as a professional ballet dancer, helping his clients not only get in better shape, but also to find the mental strength to surpass their own expectations of what they can achieve.

And be sure to listen to the end, where Matt shares with us some tips to build an effective personal fitness routine that you can follow from the comfort of your own home.

So whether you’re interested in knowing more about the personal fitness sector or would like to know more about what it takes to run a successful independent business, then I hope you enjoy this episode of the Inside Kingston™ Podcast.

~ LINKS & RESOURCES ~

Matt Williams - LinkedIn

Prima Fitness - Website

~ YOUR HOST ~ 

Hi, I'm Amyr Rocha-Lima.

I’m a partner at Holland Hahn & Wills, a financial planning and wealth management firm based here in Kingston.

As an active member of our business community, I want to help other businesses get their story out there and see them succeed and flourish.

~ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ~

If you know someone who should be a guest on our show, and has a great story worth sharing, please feel free to get in touch.

I would also love it if you would give us a review and a 5-star rating.

We work hard to bring on some great guests, and getting a review from you is one way to help the podcast rate well, so others can find and enjoy the show.

I’m joined today by John Betteridge.

John is the founder of JVB Solutions, a team of expert electricians, plumbers, gas & heating engineers and builders that specialise in helping you to improve your property. 

What’s unique about John is how he’s built his company’s culture to deliver a trusted service to his customers, leveraging the management skills he learnt during his time at a multinational construction company.

And be sure to listen to the end, where John shares with us some tips for you to get the most out of your home improvement budget.

So whether you’re interested in knowing more about the home improvement sector or would like to know more about what it takes to run a successful independent business, then I hope you enjoy this episode of the Inside Kingston™ Podcast.

~ LINKS & RESOURCES ~

John Betteridge - LinkedIn

JVB Solutions - Website

~ YOUR HOST ~ 

Hi, I'm Amyr Rocha-Lima.

I’m a partner at Holland Hahn & Wills, a financial planning and wealth management firm based here in Kingston.

As an active member of our business community, I want to help other businesses get their story out there and see them succeed and flourish.

~ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ~

If you know someone who should be a guest on our show, and has a great story worth sharing, please feel free to get in touch.

I would also love it if you would give us a review and a 5-star rating.

We work hard to bring on some great guests, and getting a review from you is one way to help the podcast rate well, so others can find and enjoy the show.

I’m joined today by Rachel Russell.

Rachel is the founder of Thrive Beyond, a coaching firm that aims to empower small business owners to define and achieve their vision of success.  

What’s unique about Rachel is how she draws on her personal experience of juggling the responsibilities of a successful career with a busy family life, aiming to inspire her clients make the required changes to their business so they can start living the life they’re striving for.

And be sure to listen to the end, where Rachel shares with us some tips on recognising our own strengths and weaknesses, and how we can create a framework to get the most out of our own natural personality.

So whether you’re interested in knowing more about business coaching or would like to know more about what it takes to run a successful independent business, then I hope you enjoy this episode of the Inside Kingston™ podcast.

~ LINKS & RESOURCES ~

Rachel Russell - LinkedIn

Thrive Beyond - Website

~ YOUR HOST ~ 

Hi, I'm Amyr Rocha-Lima.

I’m a partner at Holland Hahn & Wills, a financial planning and wealth management firm based here in Kingston.

As an active member of our business community, I want to help other businesses get their story out there and see them succeed and flourish.

~ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ~

If you know someone who should be a guest on our show, and has a great story worth sharing, please feel free to get in touch.

I would also love it if you would give us a review and a 5-star rating.

We work hard to bring on some great guests, and getting a review from you is one way to help the podcast rate well, so others can find and enjoy the show.

I’m joined today by Julie Leach.

Julie is the founder of Julie Leach Associates, a firm that works with individuals and businesses to design and deliver bespoke, people-based HR solutions that help them develop and grow.  

What’s unique about Julie is how she’s used her experience in corporate HR roles within big institutions to develop a service that provides small-and-medium sized businesses with a structured recruitment, selection, induction and people development process.

And be sure to listen to the end, where Julie shares with us some tips on creating a clear and transparent reward strategy to help develop employees and drive business growth.

So whether you’re interested in knowing more about a career in human resources or would like to know more about what it takes to run a successful independent business, then I hope you enjoy this episode of the Inside Kingston™ podcast.

~ LINKS & RESOURCES ~

Julie Leach - Instagram & Website

~ YOUR HOST ~ 

Hi, I'm Amyr Rocha-Lima.

I’m a partner at Holland Hahn & Wills, a financial planning and wealth management firm based here in Kingston.

As an active member of our business community, I want to help other businesses get their story out there and see them succeed and flourish.

~ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ~

If you know someone who should be a guest on our show, and has a great story worth sharing, please feel free to get in touch.

I would also love it if you would give us a review and a 5-star rating.

We work hard to bring on some great guests, and getting a review from you is one way to help the podcast rate well, so others can find and enjoy the show.

I’m joined today by Jo Britland.

Jo is the founder of Little Writing Company, a firm that produces a range of award-winning activity books for children age 5-11 years old.

What’s unique about Jo is how she pivoted from a successful career as a teacher, identifying a niche for her educational products and transforming it from a side-gig to her full-time business.   

And be sure to listen to the end, where Jo shares with us her tips to build an engaged audience for your products through social media.

So whether you’re interested in knowing more about improving your children’s writing and literacy skills, or would like to know more about what it takes to run a successful independent business, then I hope you enjoy this episode of the Inside Kingston™ podcast.

~ LINKS & RESOURCES ~

Little Writing Company - Instagram & Website

~ YOUR HOST ~ 

Hi, I'm Amyr Rocha-Lima.

I’m a partner at Holland Hahn & Wills, a financial planning and wealth management firm based here in Kingston.

As an active member of our business community, I want to help other businesses get their story out there and see them succeed and flourish.

~ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ~

If you know someone who should be a guest on our show, and has a great story worth sharing, please feel free to get in touch.

I would also love it if you would give us a review and a 5-star rating.

We work hard to bring on some great guests, and getting a review from you is one way to help the podcast rate well, so others can find and enjoy the show.

I’m joined today by Catherine Edsell.

Catherine is the founder of Cathadventure, a travel company that offers all-female wildlife holiday expeditions.

What’s unique about Catherine is her relentless pursuit of her “why”, working through the challenges of motherhood and the difficulties this presented to her living the life she wanted,  to setting up and successfully venturing into business.

And be sure to listen to the end, where Catherine shares with us how she’s leveraging her social media presence to make more people aware of her work and to attract new customers. 

So whether you’re interested in knowing more about wildlife expeditions or would like to know more about what it takes to run a successful independent business, then I hope you enjoy this episode of the Inside Kingston™ podcast.

~ LINKS & RESOURCES ~

Catherine Edsell - LinkedIn

Cathadventure - Instagram & Website

~ YOUR HOST ~ 

Hi, I'm Amyr Rocha-Lima.

I’m a partner at Holland Hahn & Wills, a financial planning and wealth management firm based here in Kingston.

As an active member of our business community, I want to help other businesses get their story out there and see them succeed and flourish.

~ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ~

If you know someone who should be a guest on our show, and has a great story worth sharing, please feel free to get in touch.

I would also love it if you would give us a review and a 5-star rating.

We work hard to bring on some great guests, and getting a review from you is one way to help the podcast rate well, so others can find and enjoy the show.