In this episode Austin McIntosh will talk about:

-How he moved from working as a Personal Trainer to setting up his own business, The Fitness Club in Sheffield City Centre.

-What kept him motivated during the lockdown periods between March 2020 and May 2021.

-The importance of making people feel special and valued when they seek to take care of their physical, personal well-being and mental health.

-How his business, The Fitness Club, created opportunities for bonding among its membership during a charity run.

-Developing the business to be more than a space for physical fitness, but also a place for personal well being and mental wellness.

Episode 10 is a milestone for the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast since its launch in February this year. This 10th episode of the podcast features an interview with Steve Murfitt, author of the recently published book 'Sheffield and Peak District Walks (Volume 1). As the title indicates, it's all about walks in Sheffield and the Peak District. 

In this episode, you will hear:

-How social media became a powerful tool in driving sales for Steve's book 'Sheffield and Peak District Walks, Volume 1'.

-How Steve used Google search engine to ask three specific questions that resulted in him publishing his first book. 

-Places across Sheffield where you can buy a copy of Steve Murfitt's book. 

-How the needs of dog owners have been taken into consideration when describing the walks. 

-About the walking maps designed by the author for use in his book.  

Steve's book has solved a problem for people who love walking in Sheffield and the Peak District, but don't know WHERE to go.

Remember to claim your discount when you contact Steve Murfitt to buy a copy of his book on walks in Sheffield and the Peak District.

Episode 09 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast features an interview with Lara Bundock, CEO of the Snowdrop Project Ltd, a charity founded in Sheffield to support victims and survivors of modern slavery.

Believing that no one should be left isolated or vulnerable to exploitation, support by the charity is tailored to the individual needs, strengths, likes, history and hopes of each survivor or victim of modern slavery.

In this episode, you will hear about:

*The backstory to the founding of the Snowdrop Project and why Snowdrop was chosen as the name of the charity.

*How the charity works in partnership with other organisations to provide 'wrap around' support to victims and survivors of modern slavery to motivate them to become empowered as they gain their freedom to 'live' again.

*How the charity has resourced its work over the years to expand support from 10 to 15 persons in the early years to working in 2020 with over 240 survivors (167 adults, 77 children).

*How the charity has created a workspace hub for rental to other charities in its new permanent home in Sheffield City Centre.

*Volunteering opportunities with the Snowdrop project and how to make contact for further information.

Listen to Lara Bundock, founder and CEO of the Snowdrop Project as she describes how the charity evolved over the past 10 years from an idea based on a need to break a viscious circle to a Sheffield-based charity with expanded capacity and influence beyond Sheffield City Region.

Episode 08 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast features an interview with Professor Matthew Gilbert, MD of LimitState Ltd, a specialist software company based in Sheffield.

The business develops specialist software for structural and geotechnical engineers to enable them to rapidly determine the critical failure mechanism and margin of safety for a wide range of engineering problems. Software designed by LimitState is used by infrastructure firms and government bodies for engineering projects in over 30 countries across the globe.

In this episode, you will hear about:

*How software can help to reduce time taken for construction.

*Job opportunity for a software developer at LimitState

Listen to Matthew Gilbert as he describes how the company evolved from an idea, then a project within the confines of the university, to a fully-operational specialist tech business in Sheffield.

Episode 07 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast features an interview with two representatives of the charity 'Nomad Opening Doors'.

In episode 06 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, Children's Author and Storyteller Maxine Lewis talks about a significant personal achievement as she adjusted to the disruption caused by the covid-19 pandemic that prevented her to continue work as a supply teacher specialising in Special Needs Education. That achievement was the writing and publishing of her first children's book.

In this episode, our guest is Vegetable Entertainer Madame Zucchini (aka Natalie Hunt).

Listen to this episode of the podcast featuring this unique business gem in Sheffield, Natalie Hunt as Madame Zucchini.

In this episode, our guest is Catherine Rannus of Belightful Music TM. Catherine is a musician who has created tracks with healing elements within her music for relaxation of mind and body as well as changing energy level in listeners.

Listen to this episode of the podcast featuring this 'hidden gem' Belightful Music TMfrom Catherine Rannus.

In this episode, our guest is Ms Rita Howson the Chief Executive Officer of Support Dogs, a charity based in Sheffield but serving individuals accross England.

Listen to Pam Goodison, Glass Artist and Entrepreneur, as she shares insight and experiences into her incredible journey in starting and growing her glass art and craft business.