In this powerful episode of Keep Your Nose In My Business, we sit down with Ella Middleton — a content creator, disability advocate, and inspirational voice using social media to change lives.

Ella opens up about navigating life with a disability, the realities of accessibility, mental health, and the responsibility that comes with having a platform.

From dealing with adversity to understanding that helping even one person is success — this conversation is raw, honest, and deeply human.

This episode is for:• Small business owners and entrepreneurs• Creators and personal brands• Anyone living with or learning about disability• People searching for purpose beyond numbers

Ella’s story is a reminder that impact isn’t measured by followers — it’s measured by the lives you touch.

📲 Follow Ella on Instagram: @itsellamidd🎙️ Hosted in Essex, UK📅 New episodes every other Friday

Tags:Ella Middleton podcast, Essex inspirational podcast, disability awareness UK, resilience stories, entrepreneur mindset, purpose-driven content, social media authenticity, mental health inspiration

In this episode of Keep Your Nose In My Business, host Tina Williams sits down with Andy Clarke, owner of R'low Tyres in Harlow, to uncover what it really takes to survive and thrive as a small business for over 35 years.

From growing up in Ilford, Barking, and Dagenham to building a trusted, multi-generation tyre business in Harlow, Essex, Andy shares his honest journey through recessions, lockdowns, rising costs, red tape, and the realities of running a hands-on trade business.

This episode is packed with real talk about:

• Running a business when work never switches off

• Surviving economic downturns and rising overheads

• The importance of honesty, kindness, and customer trust

• Why small businesses are struggling right now

• Advice for anyone thinking of starting their own business

Whether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or someone thinking of starting a business in Essex, this episode will inspire you to keep going—especially on the tough days.

👉 Don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode spotlighting Essex’s brightest businesses.

📍 Featuring: R'Low Tyres, Harlow
🎙️ Hosted by: Tina Williams

What does it really take to open your own beauty business at just 23 years old — on a UK high street?

In this episode of Keep Your Nose In My Business, host Tina Williams heads to Maldon High Street, Essex, to meet Lucy Victoria Rush, founder of LVR Beauty Lounge.

Born and raised in Maldon, Lucy shares her inspiring journey from teaching herself nails at 14 via YouTube to opening her own nail and beauty salon after seven years in the industry. We talk about:

✨ Starting a business young✨ Learning outside of college & university✨ Standing out in a competitive beauty market✨ Running a high street salon post-COVID✨ Customer service, marketing & word of mouth✨ Balancing life when you are the business✨ Future plans including training courses & multiple salons

This episode is packed with real talk for small business owners, beauty professionals, and anyone dreaming of working for themselves — especially in Essex.

📍 Recorded on location in Maldon, Essex📲 Find Lucy on Instagram: @lvrbeautylounge_x

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In this episode of Keep Your Nose In My Business, host Tina Williams sits down with Gemma, the founder of Gem’s Hair Studio, a thriving independent salon based in Latchingdon, Essex.

At just 25 years old, Gemma shares her journey from starting work in salons at 13, learning from her hairdresser nan, to taking the leap and opening her own business. She opens up about the realities of being self-employed, the pressure of running a business at a young age, and why taking risks early can pay off.

This episode is packed with honest insight for:
• Aspiring hairdressers
• Young entrepreneurs
• Small business owners
• Anyone thinking about going self-employed

If you’re looking for a real, relatable business story rooted in passion, community, and hard work — this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now and get inspired.
📍 Featuring a local Essex business owner.

This episode is a special one — because I’m interviewing my little brother, Daniel Williams, better known today as DJ Dan. 🎧

From childhood stories, dressing up as Michael Jackson, and accidentally painting the wrong house… to eventually building his own entertainment business — Dan shares the journey that shaped his career in music and events.

We talk about:
✨ How the desire to entertain started at a young age
✨ The highs and lows of working in entertainment
✨ Pivoting after COVID hit his business
✨ Building relationships in an industry built on trust
✨ What makes his DJ style unique
✨ Advice for anyone dreaming of working in entertainment

He now runs family parties, weddings, live shows, bar services, and even talent bookings — all built from passion, resilience, and a commitment to showing up fully, every single time.

If you’re someone who wants to pursue a creative career, be self-employed, or simply love a fun and heartfelt conversation between siblings… this episode is for you. ❤️

👉 Follow DJ Dan here:
Facebook/Instagram/TikTok — “DJ Dan Entertainments”
Website: www.dj-dan.net

Tune in, have a laugh, get inspired — and enjoy the journey. 🎙️

In this episode, Kerry shares how a simple idea at home turned into a 22-year business that changed her life. From mum guilt to self-doubt to building confidence the messy way, this is a must-listen for anyone who’s been waiting for “the right moment” to begin.

If you’re a new business owner, a dreamer, or someone standing on the edge of your first big leap — this one’s for you.

Discover how one family’s passion for trains became a beloved local landmark in Burnham-on-Crouch.

Step into the peaceful, calming world of Jackie Ralph, counsellor of JR Psych , Reiki master, and auricular acupuncture practitioner based in Cold Norton, Essex.
In this inspiring episode, Jackie shares her journey of helping people find calm, balance, and clarity through holistic healing and genuine human connection. 🌿

Steve of New You Therapy opens up about starting over when everything collapsed — and finding purpose on the other side.

A must-listen for anyone chasing dreams through hard times.

From challenges to center stage — Gary Goodmaze reveals how belief and hard work built his career as the Number 1 Freddie Mercury tribute.