Jane Deamer, the Development Manager for Crysalys, a young and visionary charity addressing childhood disadvantage, and whoe motto is 'Every child deserves a happy youth' reports on the state of mental wellbeing amongst young people and the charity's ground-breaking work in tackling trauma that is generating national and international attention

Originally broadcast 13th July on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Jay Baughan, the Social Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Northampton, explains his role with details of exciting and ambitious plans to measure social value in the region and foster greater cross-sector collaboration between the public-private-third-academic sectors to address and fund key social issues

Originally broadcast 13th July on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Former Labour MP and now writer, consultant and activist Tom Levitt talks about his work with leaders in all sectors to help create a sustainable and responsible society and economy, with a look back and forwards about using the tools of business to create public good.

Originally Broadcast 6th July on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Corporate man turned entrepreneur Robert Whittle, chair of Northampton's Ride4Hope charity cycle rides, tells us of his latest venture, the Hub & Spoke Cafe in Harlington - well worth a visit!

Originally Broadcast 6th July on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Restaurant owner Naz Islam of Saffron Restaurant, a mover and shaker in the Anglo-Bangladeshi community, updates us on his activities both in his business and community work, with news of Bangladesh's 50th anniversary of independence celebrations. If you want something done, ask a busy person!

Originally broadcast 6th July on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Jennifer Decker of boutique consultancy QSA Partners LLP, Northamptonshire's first B Corp certified company, talks about QSA's work with big brands and small companies in the area of circular economy business models - and how we can all reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle, and build this thinking into manufacturing processes

Originally broadcast 29th June on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Card payment specialist Connie Penn, a big fan of Open4Business, updates us on the big increase in card fraud under Covid before reflecting on what the show means for her, her views on the music - and she turns the tables on Adrian to interview him with a couple of questions

Originally broadcast 29th June on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Russell Rolph, CEO of Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire (VIN) gives an update on the health - or otherwise - of the local charity sector, and shares news of VIN's new strategy document and his hopes and aspirations for the future.

Originally broadcast 29th June on Open4Business on NLive Radio

First class BA International Business students from the University of Northampton Laura Cason and George Sidey express their feelings on completing their studies under Covid - and getting top marks!

Originally broadcast 22nd June on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Sarah Crown of Innovate Media with details of her publishing career and her new venture producing community magazines as she launches in Northampton

Originally broadcast 22nd June on Open4Business on NLive Radio