In today's episode I'm talking to Laura and Lisa from Kidderminster Nightstop and mediation, a local branch of the nationwide Nightstop organisation.

They talked about how they help the invisible homeless young people, who are usually sofa surfing and not easily picked up as being homeless. Nightstop help with mediation between the young person and their family.

https://www.wyreforestnightstop.org.uk/

Telephone: 01562 542773

I don't know about you, but recently my anxiety levels have grown. Perhaps it's because I have two part time jobs, as well as my side hustle, alongside my teenage daughter studying for exams oh and I'm going through the perimenopause!

So I've been trying to get outdoors more, breath in the fresh air, I find it calms me. I'm also finding time to meet up with friends over a cuppa. The website www.mentalhealth-uk.org has some very useful tips and advice on how to deal with anxiety. There is also a book about to gain some you time and de stress within your lunch hour. It's called "Gone for lunch: 52 things to do in your lunch break the author is Laura Archer.

Shirl Ariton a self employed holistic hairdresser, with over 25 years experience.

Opened her first salon in Stourport on Monday 25th March,

it was well attended with lots of people coming to support her at 4

High Street, Stourport.

Shirl had previously worked in salons before setting up on her own working from home. As well as hairdressing she

has trained to become a reflexologist. Offering a unique experience

with a mixture of hairdressing and wellbeing. The treatments can

either be alongside the hair appointment or immediately following it.

“I have a lovely salon space for a one to one

client basis . To make you feel truly relaxed and pampered there will

be a complimentary hand and arm massage while your colour is taking .

Fresh coffee from beans , a range of teas and hot chocolate will be

available for refreshments”.

The hairdressers will be open from Monday to

Friday, yes you heard that right open on a Monday! With later opening

times on a Tuesday and Wednesday evening.

https://www.facebook.com/ShirlAriton

You can contact Shirl via facebook on the above link or by direct message on

07739 136664

In the immortal words of Vanilla Ice, stop collaborate and listen to this new episode of mine.

Where I'm talking about the benefits of working together, collaborating.

To collaborate is to commit to the possibility of producing an outcome greater than the one that would be developed on your own.

I recently collaborated with BBC Hereford and Worcester with the lovely Nina Das Gupta on their upload programme. If you're creating something that is spoken word, comedy, drama or art follow the link to upload it to the BBC and you too might get featured on their show.

http://bbc.co.uk/upload

The fabulous West Midlands Podcast Club founded by Sarah McDowell and Rachael Botfield is a very supportive group, whether you're a wannabe podcaster, just starting out or seasoned podcaster. They've helped me so much on my podcast journey. Here's a link to learn more

Hi Ellen, here's the link to the west midlands podcast club.

https://airtable.com/appe1rAKJLrerkTjV/shrHGdmb6SedBk18o

On today's podcast I'm talking to Wendy Garrett of Garrett Learning, who is passionate about helping people reach their full potential through learning and encouraging collaboration hosting co-working clubs based in Kidderminster.

To start your journey and find out more please visit her website:

www.garrettlearning.co.uk

February is the month of love and I thought I'd share my love for small businesses in today's podcast I'm giving a shout to just a few of those I've bought from or used their services.

The lovely Nicky from Our Village Green will help you be good to the environment and save money in the long run, with some wonderful products. Here is the website and you can follow her on Instagram too. She has also been a previous guest on my podcast, so please go back and give it a listen.

https://our-village-green.sumupstore.com/

Another lady whose services I've used is Natalie of Priory Copy, she helped me get focused on my message for my website, we had worked together at Newsquest for many years, so I already felt comfortable with her, however she is friendly and very approachable, her words can help transform your copy to sparkle on the page and her inspiration content calendar is exactly that, it has really helped me, with lots of helpful advice through out for the different seasons.

www.prioritycopy.co.uk

The talented hairdresser Shirl Ariton ends my little shout out to small business. I met Shirl through networking and by happy coincidence picked up her 20% marketing leaflet in my local area and have continued to use her services. She has over 20years experience and always come away feeling fantastic. She'll put a spring in your step with a cut and style to suit you. You can find her on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/shirlariton?igsh=Nzl0MWRpb2Jmd3dw

I'm starting the year off in style, with Jo Gaffney who gives you the confidence to love the skin you're in right now. I've been a fan of Jo through her Instagram, she always has fun and interesting content, not to mention her clothes and style always look fab.

I've dropped a couple of links to Jo's website and Instagram account.

Here's a little a bit about Styling LifeOT:

Styling life will enable you to lead the life you want to lead in style.  Does your body confidence stop you doing what you really want to do?  Accept and love the body you have right now and confidently take control of the image you want to project. Our 121 sessions are tailored for you. No two humans are the same.

Our group sessions are available for small groups to develop image confidence together.  This could be friends or workplace teams.  You will be amazed at the increase in your productivity when you improve image confidence.

https://www.stylinglifeot.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jogaffneystylinglife/

Happy New Year 🎊 listeners, today's podcast is very small, I just wanted to get back into the swing of it after a break away over Christmas.

The question ❓ are your Christmas lights still on or are they off? Do you leave them up for the whole 12 days of Christmas?

If you'd like to be on a future podcast for hopefully longer than 30 seconds, please get in touch, I'd love to hear your story. Email me at [email protected]

It's gone all Christmasy in Mim's Moments, as I pop along to Milton Hall Baptist Church, on Lorne Street in Kidderminster. To talk to Graham Knight whose idea it was and look at the trees.

A lot of different local groups have put their trees into the festival, including the girls and boys brigade, St Barnabas School, St Ambrose's Catholic Primary School, The ladies of the UCM (Union of Catholic Mothers) to name but a few. Come and see them all for yourself this coming Saturday 9th December and the following Saturday 16th December.

In this episode recorded on Remembrance Sunday I talk to Mike Salter a veteran and member of the military vehicle trust. As well as Heidi from The Royal British legion, who has played the bugle last post for many years at the service.