Living Life as a “Cricket Widow” with Liv Bythell | Building the Cricket Widow Club CommunityIn this podcast episode, Liv Bythell shares how she started her Instagram “Livstyle Lifestyle” (https://www.instagram.com/livstylelifestyle/) nearly two years ago after changing jobs from being a PE teacher and during a challenging period that included counselling and navigating an eight-year relationship with a cricketer. A post about being a “cricket widow” sparked a huge response from others who related to the sacrifices of cricket seasons, long days at matches, frequent travel, and overseas stints that can leave partners feeling alone. Liv explains how the account evolved into the Cricket Widow Club, including meetups like the Otley Run that led to selling “Cricket Widow Club” caps and launching merch, and how she’s building an online community, events, and softball festivals via thecricketwidowclub.com. She emphasizes honesty, support networks, balancing club life with personal plans, and having clear conversations about expectations.

Timestamps:

00:00 Podcast intro

00:20 Why she started Instagram

01:38 Cricket widow reality

04:11 Long distance seasons

07:52 Account finds its niche

09:19 Storytelling and honesty

11:29 Caps that sold out

13:50 Clubs and community

19:05 What’s next for the club

23:11 Handling negativity online

27:13 Weddings And Seasons

28:09 Commitment To Teams

30:25 Training And Form Slumps

31:08 Learning Cricket Skills

34:24 Cricket Widow Club

37:02 Advice For Cricket Widows

40:03 Expectations And Communication

45:50 Starting A Content Page

51:00 Looking Back And Community

52:58 Why Cricket Helps Kids

54:41 Final Thanks And Wrap

Comedian Justin Moorhouse on Comedy as a Business, ADHD, Phoenix Nights & Building an Audience TodayIn this podcast episode, the host interviews comedian Justin Moorhouse (known for Phoenix Nights/“Young Kenny”) about comedy as a business and how it has changed. Justin outlines his current work mix-tour shows, clubs, podcasts, brand work, voiceovers, and corporate hosting. He discusses imposter syndrome, a mental-health wobble during the pandemic, his later-life ADHD diagnosis, and how it reframed his past: a bright childhood, leaving school at 16 with no qualifications, and cycling through 38 jobs before starting stand-up in 1999. He recalls early breaks including Peter Kay casting him and winning the City Life Comedian of the Year, leading to Comedy Store representation. He compares UK/US comedy paths, explains today’s social-media-driven industry, and shares plans to film better clips, write a new show, and develop a sitcom while focusing on wellbeing routines.Find out where Justin is performing next at: https://www.justinmoorhouse.com/Timestamps:00:00 Podcast Welcome Guest Intro01:31 Comedy As A Business01:56 Income Streams Explained04:08 Imposter Syndrome ADHD07:44 Childhood School Struggles11:54 Finding Standup Comedy13:55 First Gigs Nerves15:43 Big Break Phoenix Nights20:17 Hard Work Career Momentum23:07 Looking For Eric Experience24:26 Ken Loach Filmmaking Style29:45 Phoenix Nights Legacy30:42 Face Paint Stories32:40 Viral Fame Versus Craft33:23 Crowd Work Debate34:07 UK Fringe Versus US Road35:55 Warm Crowd Work Magic37:23 Filming Clips Strategy40:00 Cracking Social Algorithms41:47 Followers Drive Bookings44:49 Authenticity And Audience45:27 Suburban Ticket Insights47:29 Next Career Goals49:34 Why Not Film This Show50:47 Peak Highs And Lows53:27 Stage Skills For Business56:35 You Have To Do Comedy58:11 Running Comedy Like Business01:00:20 ADHD Habits And Systems01:00:51 Bullet Journal Wins01:02:56 Fitness Routine Reset01:06:22 Future Tours And Projects01:07:50 Comedy Heroes Then Now01:10:26 Final Thanks And Wrap🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments belowThe Episode was recorded by Recognise Media: https://recognisemedia.com/⁠ for ⁠Manchester SEO⁠The episode was sponsored by: Brownies were Supplied by Bele Brownies: https://www.belebrownies.com/ ⁠⁠⁠

Episode 99 is a special one. I sit down with Gareth Jones and Saif Fouda, Co-founder of SAQAYA (https://saqaya.com/), the nearshore product engineering company putting Egypt firmly on the global tech map. We dig into how SAQAYA is delivering world-class engineering talent at a fraction of Western European costs, why Egypt is set to become the go-to nearshore destination, and what it really takes to build high-performing teams across borders. But we also go way back, Gareth was our manager many moons ago, at Rullion Computer Personnel, and we're not shy about reminiscing on the early days of tech recruitment, what we learned, and how those roots shaped everything that came after. Old colleagues, new horizons.🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments belowThe Episode was recorded by Recognise Media: https://recognisemedia.com/⁠ for ⁠Manchester SEO

⁠The episode was sponsored by: Brownies were Supplied by Bele Brownies: https://www.belebrownies.com/ ⁠⁠⁠

Andy Kind is one of the UK's funniest comedians, but there's a lot more going on beneath the punchlines. In this episode, we sit down with Andy for a wide-ranging conversation covering his comedy career, life behind the mic, his writing, and a whole lot in between. Expect laughs, honesty, and the kind of chat you wish you could have down the pub.🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments belowThe Episode was recorded by Recognise Media for ⁠Manchester SEOThe episode was sponsored by: Brownies were Supplied by Bele Brownies: https://www.belebrownies.com/ ⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we're joined by Michael Ross, multi-award-winning author of The Wand Chronicles and Just Five More Minutes, founder of fitness brand KETTFusion, actor, martial artist, and internationally exhibiting fine artist.Michael shares the story behind Just Five More Minutes, his award-winning audiobook about losing his wife to murder in 1994 and navigating grief as a single father through a year-long police investigation and trial.We explore his remarkable career across the arts, athletics, and entrepreneurship, and how resilience has been the common thread throughout his life.Topics covered:- The murder of his wife in 1994 and its aftermath- Writing Just Five More Minutes and why he chose to share his story- The creation of The Wand Chronicles fantasy saga- Founding KETTFusion and growing it across the UK and Europe- His career in acting, martial arts, and fine artFind his books here:- https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Michael-Ross/author/B075PGWMSK?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true- Just Five More Minutes - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-Five-More-Minutes-Michael/dp/197311982XKETTfusion:http://www.kettfusion.com/🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of business.The Episode was recorded by Recognise Media⁠ for ⁠Manchester SEO⁠The episode was sponsored by: Brownies were Supplied by Bele Brownies: https://www.belebrownies.com/ ⁠⁠⁠

In Episode 96 of the Manchester SEO Podcast, we’re joined by Damian Todd (Obi), ex-Marine, leadership coach, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.Damian shares lessons from his time in the military, how discipline and mindset translate into leadership and business, and why he’s taking on the incredible challenge of grappling for 24 hours straight for charity.We talk about:• Leadership lessons from the Marines• Mental resilience and discipline• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the mindset behind it• The story behind Damian’s 24-hour charity grappling challenge• Why pushing physical limits can transform your mindsetWhether you're into leadership, martial arts, mindset, or endurance challenges, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of business.The Episode was recorded by ⁠@Flownamix: ⁠https://www.flownamix.co.uk/⁠ ⁠ for ⁠Manchester SEO⁠The episode was sponsored by: Brownies were Supplied by Bele Brownies: https://www.belebrownies.com/ ⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we sit down with Stephen “MR SOS” Solademi, entrepreneur, SEO expert, and Managing Director of SOS Creativity, to talk about crafting success in the SEO industry.Stephen shares his journey into digital marketing, building an SEO agency, and the mindset and resilience required to succeed in one of the most competitive industries online. With years of experience helping businesses grow their visibility and revenue through search, MR SOS breaks down what it really takes to build sustainable success in SEO.In this episode we cover:- How Stephen got started in SEO and digital marketing- Building and scaling an SEO agency- The mindset required to succeed in the SEO industry- Lessons from working with businesses across multiple sectors- Practical advice for marketers, founders, and SEO professionalsStephen is the Managing Director of SOS Creativity, a digital marketing agency focused on helping brands grow their online presence and generate more leads through search and digital strategy.If you work in SEO, digital marketing, or run a business that relies on search traffic, this episode is packed with insights.Connect with Stephen “MR SOS” SolademiWebsite: https://soscreativity.co.uk/Listen to more episodes of the Manchester SEO PodcastSubscribe for more conversations with SEO professionals, agency founders, and digital marketing experts.

In this episode, I sit down with David Kelly, founder of Sales Union, to talk about what really drives success in modern sales: relationships.The thumbnail says it all, "Building Relationships in Sales" but we go much deeper than that.David shares practical insights on:Why relationship-building beats transactional sellingThe truth about prospecting in today’s marketThe problem with “lazy outreach” (and how to fix it)How to stand out when everyone is sending the same generic messagesCreating long-term value instead of chasing short-term winsIf you're in B2B sales, business development, recruitment, or running your own company, this conversation will challenge how you think about outreach and help you build a more intentional sales process.David is the founder of Sales Union, where he helps sales professionals and businesses improve performance through smarter prospecting and relationship-first selling.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of business.The Episode was recorded by ⁠@Flownamix: ⁠https://www.flownamix.co.uk/⁠ ⁠ for ⁠Manchester SEO⁠ The episode was sponsored by: Brownies were Supplied by Bele Brownies: https://www.belebrownies.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

In this episode, I’m joined by Caroline Monk, Senior Partner at Menzies LLP, for a timely and insightful conversation on the disruption reshaping the accountancy industry.We explore how the profession is evolving beyond traditional compliance work and moving towards a more advisory-led, tech-enabled future. Caroline shares her perspective on leading through change, adapting to digital transformation, attracting and retaining talent, and how firms can stay relevant in an increasingly competitive landscape.Topics we cover include:- The biggest forces driving change in accountancy- How technology is transforming client expectations- The shift from compliance to strategic advisory- Leadership during periods of uncertainty- What the future holds for professional services firmsIf you work in accountancy, finance, or professional services, or you’re simply interested in how industries adapt in times of disruption, this episode is packed with valuable insights.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of business.The Episode was recorded by ⁠@Flownamix: ⁠https://www.flownamix.co.uk/⁠ ⁠ for ⁠Manchester SEO⁠ The episode was sponsored by: Brownies were Supplied by Bele Brownies: https://www.belebrownies.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

In this episode we’re joined by Richard Phillips, Business Partnerships Lead at Manchester Community Central (https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/) an organisation dedicated to strengthening voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) networks and connecting them with local businesses in meaningful, sustainable ways.Richard shares his insights on how commercial businesses and the volunteer sector can work together, creating partnerships that go beyond traditional CSR and unlock real social value. From employer-supported volunteering and skills-sharing to in-kind contributions, Richard breaks down how collaboration benefits everyone involved, the sector, the community, and the business itself.We also dive into a more personal side of Richard’s journey, his lived experience with a stammer, and how those challenges shaped his outlook, leadership and commitment to making cross-sector work more inclusive and impactful. His story is a powerful reminder of how personal experiences can guide and fuel professional purpose.👉 Whether you’re a business leader, VCSE professional, volunteer or someone passionate about connecting community and commerce, this episode is packed with practical advice, inspiration and real-world examples.📌 Connect with Richard Phillips & MaccLearn more about the work of Manchester Community Central: https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with a fellow dog lover.The Episode was recorded by ⁠@Flownamix: ⁠https://www.flownamix.co.uk/⁠ ⁠ for ⁠Manchester SEO⁠⁠⁠ The episode was sponsored by: Brownies were Supplied by Bele Brownies: https://www.belebrownies.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠