Talk on to Walk on with Michelle Walters

Have you ever felt the need to pause a friendship but haven't felt brave enough to do so?

One of the benefits of getting older is not only do you become wiser but you also become a bit braver.

In this episode, Michelle and Patrick talk openly about their own #midlifemindset and #midlifefriendship experiences. Topics include:-

• protecting our time and energy 
• the positive impact of "friend cleansing" 
• accepting that not everyone in your life is a friend for life and
• the importance of being open to attracting new friendships in midlife

So, let’s talk on to walk on into #midlifefriendships and let’s see where it leads…

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Have you ever felt the need to pause a friendship but haven't felt brave enough to do so?

One of the benefits of getting older is not only do you become wiser but you also become a bit braver.

In this episode, Michelle and Patrick talk openly about their own #midlifemindset and #midlifefriendship experiences. Topics include:-

• protecting our time and energy 
• the positive impact of "friend cleansing" 
• accepting that not everyone in your life is a friend for life and
• the importance of being open to attracting new friendships in midlife

So, let’s talk on to walk on into #midlifefriendships and let’s see where it leads…

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What does the term "Midlife Crisis" mean to you? Are you going through one or been through one? Is it something we all go through as we navigate midlife?

Midlife is a time when we have increased responsibilities and can become overwhelmed with decisions whilst often distracted with other people’s problems. We also begin to question the life choices we’ve made.

Patrick and Michelle discuss their different interpretations on the midlife crisis label and offer tips on what has worked for them including, how to ignore inevitable judgmental eye-rolls and Michelle’s approach to the topic with her coaching clients. 

This episode puts a fresh perspective on the cliches and stereotypes that surround the term midlife crisis. 

So let's "talk on to walk on" and let’s see where it leads....

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What does the term "Midlife Crisis" mean to you? Are you going through one or been through one? Is it something we all go through as we navigate midlife?

Midlife is a time when we have increased responsibilities and can become overwhelmed with decisions whilst often distracted with other people’s problems. We also begin to question the life choices we’ve made.

Patrick and Michelle discuss their different interpretations on the midlife crisis label and offer tips on what has worked for them including, how to ignore inevitable judgmental eye-rolls and Michelle’s approach to the topic with her coaching clients. 

This episode puts a fresh perspective on the cliches and stereotypes that surround the term midlife crisis. 

So let's "talk on to walk on" and let’s see where it leads....

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Do you ever take the time to stop for a minute, and think about the last few weeks or months and what’s happened in your life or more precisely what you’ve achieved? 

There are no rules with timing and we can be rubbish at remembering but we want to get better and help you do the same. 

So this is our offering based on the first half of 2024. To help us add value we’ve linked our reflections to Patrick’s Midlife to 100 life pillars that he’s chosen as key to living a long and healthy life. They are:- physical health, mental wellness, sleep, nutrition and social interaction/relationships. 

We discuss how we’ve stayed connected with family and old friends, both at home and abroad; we reflect on some personal achievements and how the simple things in life, like gardening, dogs and sleep keep us sane in our busy world. 

So have a listen and then take a minute to think about what you’ve achieved during the first half of the year. We promise you’ll be pleasantly surprised plus it will help generate thoughts and ideas as to your plans for the year ahead. 

So let’s ‘talk on to walk on’ and see where it leads…

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Do you ever take the time to stop for a minute, and think about the last few weeks or months and what’s happened in your life or more precisely what you’ve achieved? 

There are no rules with timing and we can be rubbish at remembering but we want to get better and help you do the same. 

So this is our offering based on the first half of 2024. To help us add value we’ve linked our reflections to Patrick’s Midlife to 100 life pillars that he’s chosen as key to living a long and healthy life. They are:- physical health, mental wellness, sleep, nutrition and social interaction/relationships. 

We discuss how we’ve stayed connected with family and old friends, both at home and abroad; we reflect on some personal achievements and how the simple things in life, like gardening, dogs and sleep keep us sane in our busy world. 

So have a listen and then take a minute to think about what you’ve achieved during the first half of the year. We promise you’ll be pleasantly surprised plus it will help generate thoughts and ideas as to your plans for the year ahead. 

So let’s ‘talk on to walk on’ and see where it leads…

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IttyBit has created software that simplifies the handling of rich media in applications, providing developers with easy ways to upload, store, transform, and extract data from video, audio, and image files, while ensuring compatibility across different formats and browsers. They have built a media intelligence engine which helps developers to add uploads in minutes, to extract rich data from files, and to deliver media at 10x lower cost.

As well as detailing the unique elements of the Ittybit offer, Paul talks about: -

·     Dropping out of university to start, scale and sell his YouTube coaching channel 

·     His love of travel and his time in Silicon Valley being exposed to people who were "better than him" and thought "bigger than him”

·     His socialist values; how he is driven to grow to give back to society

·     The importance of a cofounder and community so you're not doing it all alone

·     How his 18 month old son, Finn, makes him appreciate the use of his time and energy

·     His love of Elon Musk and why...

Following a competitive process, Ittybit completed the Baltic Ventures Tech Accelerator 2023 programme and are currently fundraising for their next phase of growth.

For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process go to www.balticventures.uk and for Ittybit see www.ittybit.com

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On average the UK spends £27bn on clothes, sends 300,000 tonnes of clothes to landfill each year, when it is believed 95% of those garments could be re-worn or upcycled.

Birl is making resale easy and profitable for purpose-driven brands by offering a single button on a brand’s product display page to allow customers to trade in and receive credits to purchase new products whilst then handling the logistics, resale & recycling of all trade-ins on the brand’s behalf (think Klarna, but a force for good).

Our conversation with Peter Lydon, co-founder, includes:-

·     how he has already secured Birl's first fashion brands to offer the trade-in process to customers.

·     The opportunities and frustrations of being a tech disruptor in the fashion sector

·     Who he turns to when he has a wobble

·     How, as an adopted Scouser, he is now giving back.

·     how the power of the collective, rather than going alone, can help you go further.

·     his unique working routine as he juggles work and family life (believe us, it is quite unique!)

·     "Don't just take the money": Why aligning values and morals are important for co-founder and investor relationships to thrive.

Following a competitive process, Birl has completed the Baltic Ventures Tech Accelerator 2023 programme and is currently fundraising for its next phase of growth.

For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process or to seek information about investor opportunities go to www.balticventures.uk and for Birl go to http://www.wearebirl.com/

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Cubode is working towards a world where everyone is empowered to harness data.

It is doing that by turning code from a privilege to an accessible commodity. Just like Canva has democratised design, without having to hire a full creative team, Cubode is democratising the harnessing of data using AI, without having to hire a team of coders. Cubode makes the extraction, processing and analysing of data simple and effortless. No technical expertise needed.

Rebeca Garcia, co-founder, is passionate about what she has created. As well as explaining how Cubode offers a unique non-technical alternative to coding, she also shares:

·      her views on under-represented female role models as founders or investors in the tech start-up sector

·      why making an impact, rather than only aspiring to do so, is something worth celebrating

·      her realisation that setting out a vision and reinforcing it is critical

·      the story of her parent's business going bankrupt when she was a teenager and how that shaped who she is

·      her decision to turn down a place at university and to move to London instead despite not speaking any English and...

·      ...why she is not afraid of losing everything.

Following a competitive process, Cubode completed the Baltic Ventures Tech Accelerator 2023 programme and are currently fundraising for their next phase of growth.

For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process go to www.balticventures.uk and for Cubode see www.cubode.com

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In the second part of “Start up Stories” in partnership with Baltic Ventures, Talk on to Walk on is once again delighted to share a conversational insight into the mindsets of impressive entrepreneurs.

Rebeca Garcia - Cubode who are making coding and data analysis more accessible to small and medium sized companies 

Peter Lydon - Birl tackling the environmental impact of the fashion industry by allowing customers to trade in used clothing for credit on their favourite brand websites.

Paul Williams - Ittybit has created software that tackles problems such as uploading, storing, and converting video, audio and image files at a massively reduced cost.

Even if you think their business idea may not be directly relevant to you, their stories and mindset insights are definitely for everyone.

You will also get to see our passion for business and why we have invested in the Baltic Ventures tech accelerator and how the power of conversation and community, created at Baltic Ventures has collectively provided these founders the courage and confidence to walk on towards their dreams. 

if you love what you hear and want to learn more about becoming an investor or applying for the next Baltic Ventures cohort go www.balticventures.uk

If you want to learn more or connect with any of the brilliant businesses featured in this series all details are in the shownotes for each episode.

We’re proud to be playing a small part in the journey of these fabulous founders so let’s talk on to walk on with Rebeca, Peter and Paul and let’s see where it leads.

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