In this episode, Mark Smith interviews founder of charity b:friend, Mike Niles. The charity aims to reduce loneliness and social isolation in older people within South Yorkshire be offering befriending visits from volunteers, social clubs and other outreach activities.

Mike shares: what motivated him to set up the charity; how important a sense of community and connection is for him and the older people the charity supports; the impact the charity makes; what its like running a charity...and more!

b:friend charity website

In this episode, Mark Smith interviews Michelle Fakes from Dynamic Training and Development about the importance of personal development and team building.  Michelle explains why ice breakers are important, how team building can have a positive impact on working together and how she approaches her own learning and development....and much more!

Usually its Mark Smith of MAKE YOUR MARK UK that interviews other business owners, leaders and charity founders and workers about their work.  In this episode, Business Development Coordinator Intern Kehinde Adesola interviews founder and business owner Mark Smith!

Mark talks about what motivates him in the work he does with businesses and charities; the impact of the global COVID pandemic; charity of the year; measuring success and demonstrating impact; the importance of values and much more!

In this episode of MARK MY WORDS, Mark Smith interviews Belfast-based entrepreneur, business owner and charity worker William Redpath.  William talks about how he set up his learning and development business, Manabu Learning during 2020 near the start of the COVID pandemic.  William shares his insights in how he manages all the different responsibilities and work he does, what keeps him motivated, the importance of building strong relationships and connections, tips for selling and more!  Do look William Redpath up on LinkedIn.

In this episode Mark Smith interviews Founder and CEO of Sheffield-based charity Mums In Need, Laura Riley.  The charity supports mums who have left abusive relationships and helps give them tools and support so that can overcome their fears and find a way through intimidation and coercive control.  Laura talks about what motivated her to set up the charity, her own experiences, why women find it so difficult to leave the abusive situations and what help and support the charity offers....and more.

https://www.mumsinneed.com/

In this episode of MARK MY WORDS, Mark Smith interviews Hannah Butler of SensUs Coaching about:  * what is coaching? * what is the difference between coaching and mentoring? * what to take into consideration when looking for a coach And more!

Mark Smith from MAKE YOUR MARK UK, interviews Nicky Thomas, founder of The Growth Community. Nicky set up her networking business during the pandemic in 2020. In this session she explains what networking is, why many people hate networking, tips for how to approach networking as well as her embarrassing moments!

Whether you are brand new to networking or do it all the time, you will pick up some nuggets of information to improve your approach.

Mark Smith interviews Becki Simmons, founder of charity Spark that aims to help people who are experiencing social isolation. Becki tells her personal story of health challenges she faced that changed her world over night and how that inspired her to help others in a similar situation. She talks about how she went setting up the charity and some of the things she has learned along the way.

In our first episode, Mark Smith from MAKE YOUR MARK UK interviews Digital Guru Elliot Ghali, a social media coach from Be More Social. Elliot answers common questions from 'what social media platforms should I be on?' to 'what content should I put on my social media channels' and 'what are algorithms'?