The Business Lockdown Podcast

Welcome to Episode 28 of the Business Lockdown. The incredible and inspirational Paul Spence joins us again to further tell his story. 

We talk about how and why Paul managed to raise thousands of pounds for charity through marathons, workplace calendars, and using the incredible force of the community.

 Paul is the founder of Brainworks, that Paul set up on the basis of his passion for raising awareness of the significant positive impact exercise and healthy living has on brain function and mental health. A company dedicated to creating food products that work to improve your mental health by giving your body the right fuel it needs for cognitive function.

Paul's story is inspirational to all of us, and in this time of uncertainty and confusion, we can look to Paul's incredible journey to strengthen our community and become inspired. In the second part of our conversation with Paul Spence, we witness how his road to recovery transformed into a path to positivity.

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@paul_spence1

@Paul4Brain

@Brainworkswell

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@paulspence14

@paul4brain

@brainworks_well

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Paul Spence

P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery

Website

paulforbrainrecovery.co.uk

Founder of Brainworks

brainworkswell.co.uk

Ambassador of Hudgell Solicitors

hudgellsolicitors.co.uk

Welcome to Episode 27 of the Business Lockdown.

Today's Guest is DJ, Producer and Videographer Ben Rainey. Ben is not only a fantastic musician, but a great marketer and an even better advocate for mental health awareness. Working with Andy's Man Club, Ben turned personal tragedy into positivity. We chat about the rise of mental health awareness and overcoming difficulties that will inevitably arise at the start of any journey, personally or professionally.

By bringing 'more than a DJ' to venues, Ben was able to learn and develop his skill set and subsequently his value to clients. We talk about our best DJ experiences and favorite memories, but also how putting yourself out there can come with negatives that need to be overcome in order to show your dedication and determination. We also hear the incredible story of Ben's work with Andy's man club, a men's mental health support group.

Raising awareness for mental health and following his dreams, Ben is a multitalented individual, from Djing to wedding videography and even mentoring an amazingly talented 12-year-old DJ! We share our similar experiences in podcasting and music and chat about dealing with negativity that may arise out of following our passions.

View Ben’ Platforms here:

www.BenRainey.co.uk

Facebook – www.facebook.com/benraineydj/

Andy’s Man Club: www.facebook.com/Hullandysmanclub/

Instagram - @BenRainey

Twitter - twitter.com/hullamc twitter.com/benraineydj

YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UC3HxBm31zksbKibg-N6_uuA

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Welcome to Episode 26 of the Business Lockdown.

Today’s episode features guests Tony and Martin from Move Ahead Media, who discuss the importance of using this time to develop and build your ‘pipeline’ and foundations; reach out to clients, show them what you can do, gain their interest and ultimately set yourself up for success after the lockdown ends.

To ensure your success and to seize the opportunity that is being presented, Tony and Martin tell us that we need to look deep for it. Opportunity is available now more than ever, but it may be harder to find. Relax, Reflect and Remedy your ideas so you will come out not only with a solid foundation to your business, but so you can help others during this alien yet shared experience that desperately requires community. 

We also recall to perhaps a simpler time as we remember our shared experience in Thailand, a reminder of what we should look forward to after lockdown ends. 

View Tony & Martin’s platforms here: 

http://www.youtube.com/c/MoveaheadmediaAu

Australia

www.moveaheadmedia.com.au

https://www.facebook.com/MoveAheadMediaAustralia

Thailand

www.moveaheadmedia.co.th

https://www.facebook.com/MoveAheadMedia

United Kingdom

www.moveaheadmedia.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/moveaheadmediauk

Socials

YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/c/MoveaheadmediaAu

Australia

www.moveaheadmedia.com.au

https://www.facebook.com/MoveAheadMediaAustralia

Webinar with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and attached is the PDF

of the webinar - page 11 has some amazing resource links

https://youtu.be/J2saZTgOg_o

Thailand

www.moveaheadmedia.co.th

https://www.facebook.com/MoveAheadMedia

United Kingdom

www.moveaheadmedia.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/moveaheadmediauk

Welcome to Episode 25 of the Business Lockdown. 

Today’s guests are Hannah Thoresby & Helen Bissett of H&H, The UK's leading Internal Communications Agency, having been named so for the last 9 consecutive years, with no less than 14 awards under their belts.

We are fortunate to be in the presence of a pair of trailblazers with an unstoppable team to boot!

Listen as they share their experiences of lockdown, and the journey they are undertaking to continue to work to a high standard in such a disruptive time.

Whilst Hannah & Helen have been long standing supporters of the mode of working remotely most of us find ourselves in, they see a shift in the attitude towards this method of work, a way of working they view to be highly efficient and more productive.  Now that it has been established where you work from is not as important, should we expect more focus on how we work instead? 

Hannah & Helen reassure us that we will come out of this stronger together, and that this deeper understanding of remote working will be just one benefit of this.

View H&H’s Platforms here:

https://handhcomms.co.uk/

Facebook 

/handh561

Instagram

/handh_agency

Twitter

/handhagency

YouTube 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClR3ma71CJawNrobfuLGyQA

LinkedIn 

H&H Comms

https://www.linkedin.com/company/h&h/

Helen Bissett

https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenbissett/

Hannah Thoresby

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hthoresby/

Welcome to Episode 24 of the Business Lockdown.

Today’s guest is Paul Spence, Founder of P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery

Paul Spence shares his incredible story of recovery with us, transforming the lows of a life changing acquired brain injury back in 2012 into determination to change the lives of others; he talks of the struggle in returning to work after suffering a massive change in cognitive functions and how this inspired Paul to create a charity to give back to those who helped him.  

Building a business and charity from the grounds of tragedy, through exercise and extreme determination Paul’s inspirational journey is a truly powerful account of the transition from intensive care unit to raising seventeen thousand pounds for Hull Royal Infirmary.  

View Paul’s Platforms here:

Facebook

Paul Spence - P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery & Brainworks

P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery

Brainworks 

Twitter

@paul_spence1

@Paul4Brain

@brainworkswell 

Instagram 

@paulspence14

@paul4brain 

@brainworks_well

LinkedIn

Paul Spence 

P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery 

Website

paulforbrainrecovery.co.uk

brainworkswell.co.uk 

Ambassador of Hudgell Solicitors 

hudgellsolicitors.co.uk

Founder of Brainworks 

BrainworksWell.co.uk

Welcome to Episode 23 of The Business Lockdown.

Today’s guest is Maggie Hogan.

Chatting from New York, Digital Strategy Consultant Maggie talks to us about how lockdown has changed our social relationships with those we work with.

 She tells us how her experience with the lockdown in a bustling city like New York has adapted to allow her to continue social relationships with Co-Workers, and how this newfound pace has changed the way she operates as part of a team. Maggie reminds us that in this pandemic, we shouldn’t forget to ‘do your best to listen’ to one another and ‘be gentle with each other’; it is through community and compassion that we as people resist the shock of such a sudden change to the way we work, live our lives and communicate. 

Listen to The New York Times Podcast ‘The Daily’ here:

https://bit.ly/TheNewYorkTimesTheDailyPodcast

Welcome to Episode 22 of the Business Lockdown.

Today’s guest is Photographer Andrew Crozier, who sees the lockdown as an opportunity to understand. He tells us how he’s been using the lockdown as a gift from the cosmos, from ‘whoever is up there’ to invest in our own wellbeing and change the collective consciousness to one of kindness. For Andy, the lockdown is somewhat of a cultural reset, as social media becomes social once again and businesses use the situation to give back to the community.

Andy is a photographer that aspires to help out in this time of crisis, and touches on problems of mental health, reinstating the fact that mental health in lockdown is all about the ‘little victories. He ponders the deeper meaning to this lockdown and shows us that it’s not all bad news.

View Andrew’s Platforms here:

www.insightphotographers.co.uk


FB - https://www.facebook.com/InsightPhotographers/


Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/insight_photographers/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-crozier-b164077/

Welcome to Episode 21 of the Business Lockdown.

Today’s guest is Matt Dass of Eon Visual Media and Springfield Solutions.

Scaling back his business in order to build it in the right way with a range of clients rather than relying on a single, seven figure project! Matt Dass opens up and shares his journey, from being a 12-year-old boy working in his Dad’s business where his parents literally put everything on the line to current day where he’s supplying 400,000 labels daily to a hand sanitiser company.

We gain insight into the direction AR & VR is heading and the ability to showcase products and services.

We talk about the importance of exercise and having an outlet in order to keep your mental wellbeing in check and how he approaches each day with a level of energy and focus necessary to benefit himself, his business and everyone around him.

View Matt’s Platforms here:

www.eonmedia.com

www.springfieldsolutions.co.uk


Twitter

@eonmedia

@SpringfieldSols

Facebook

/SpringfieldSolutions

/eonvisualmedia

LinkedIn

/springfield-solutions

/eon-media

Instgram

/eonvisualmedia

/springfield_solutions

Welcome to Episode 20 of the Business Lockdown!

Today’s guest is Mumpreneur’ Michelle Vodden.

Michelle takes us through her journey of ups and downs, from event management onto some difficult and dark times. 

Explaining how she chose a better lifestyle, looking at her wellbeing and incorporating that in her businesses.

A key figure in Arbonne International who’s revenue exceeds $600 Million annually and proud to be ‘No.1 Globally for healthy living, inside and out’. 

Michelle runs Retox Retreats along with her VIP Wellbeing Group and as you’ll discover, has a huge passion for helping others.



Covering Health & Wellbeing, Leadership and Entrepreneurship as well as Motherhood and how she changed her business journey to suit her change in lifestyle. 

Check out Michelle’s Platforms below:

RETOX RETREAT

https://www.facebook.com/retoxsundayretreat/

PERSONAL BUSINESS PAGE  

https://www.facebook.com/michellevoddenmumpreneur/

INSTAGRAM 

https://www.instagram.com/michelle_vodden_entrepreneur/

LINKEDIN

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-vodden/

WELLBEING GROUP 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/459597217562129/

ARBONNE WEBSITE

www.michelleblackford.arbonne.com

Best point of contact to reach out is on LinkedIn or www.facebook.com/michellevoddenmumpreneur

BUSINESS WEBSITE www.michellevodden.com

References:

The Miracle Morning: The 6 Habits that will Transform your Life Before 8am by Hal Elrod.

https://bit.ly/TheMiracleMorningByHalElrod

Welcome to episode 19 of the Business Lockdown. 

Best friends and business partners Jo and Conor run Supple Society, a retreat and wellbeing business.

Focussing on community and encouraging people to come away from their ‘screens’ and increase real-life, in-person social interactions.

The pair met our co-host James in Morocco where they stayed at Sun Desk, a co-living and co-working space in Taghazout.

Covering wellbeing, community and togetherness as well as entrepreneurship, there is so much to be learned from this incredibly forward-thinking pair.

The short-term future may be uncertain in many ways however, we’re sure you’ll agree the long-term future is destined to be bright for this dynamic duo!

Check out their Platforms here:

IG (most active) & Twitter - @supplesociety

Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/supplesociety/

FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/supplesocietyglobal/

Website www.supplesociety.com