The Go-Wirral Pod

The Go-Wirral Pod

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The Go-Wirral Pod episodes

  • Episode 20 with Charli Fidler - Netball Super League and Birmingham Panthers

    The conversation covers Charli Fidler's journey from Australia to the UK, her playing style and position in netball, the pathway to Giants and Tactix, and her leadership and winning mentality. It also explores the role of stats and data in netball and the importance of resilience and adaptability in her career. The conversation covers Charli Fidler's transition to Birmingham Panthers, her experience adapting to life in Walsall, her leadership qualities in netball, the growth of netball in the UK, and her future goals and advice for young netballers.

    Takeaways

    • Resilience
    • Adaptability Leadership qualities in netball
    • Growing the game of netball in the UK

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Journey to the UK
    • 02:49 Stats and Data in Netball
    • 06:56 Playing Style and Position
    • 13:00 Pathway to Giants and Tactics
    • 19:55 Leadership and Winning Mentality
    • 23:55 Transition to Birmingham Panthers
    • 25:01 Adapting to Life in Walsall
    • 27:04 Leadership in Netball
    • 32:17 Growing the Game of Netball in the UK
    • 39:28 Future Goals and Advice for Young Netballers
    34 min
  • Episode 19 with Adam Crouch - Northern Water Sports and Wallasey Beach Club

    The podcast features a conversation between Adam and Go Wirral, discussing Adam's journey into water sports and the development of the Wallasey Beach Club. Adam shares his experiences, the impact of water sports on his life, and the community involvement in building the beach club. The conversation also explores the advantages of the Wirral for water sports and the variability of water conditions. Adam discusses the organic growth of his ventures and future plans for the area. The conversation covers the evolution of water sports, expansion and development, training and safety, future plans and vision, local water sports vs. international travel, scenic beauty and community impact, adrenaline and risk management, youth in water sports, vision for water sports on the Wirral, community engagement and promotion, hidden gem and capacity, community building and collaboration, and location and contact information.

    Takeaways

    • Organic growth of ventures
    • Community involvement in building the beach club Evolution of water sports has led to the introduction of new and exciting activities.
    • The Wirral offers a unique and scenic environment for water sports, with a focus on community engagement and development.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to Podcast
    • 01:08 Adam's Ventures on the Wirral
    • 02:36 Adam's Journey to Water Sports
    • 04:36 Return to the UK and Discovering the Wirral
    • 05:36 The Appeal of Water Sports
    • 09:06 Impact of Water Sports on Adam's Life
    • 11:30 Wallasey Beach Club and Community Involvement
    • 14:14 Membership and Community Engagement
    • 16:44 Building the Wallasey Beach Club
    • 17:27 Advantages of the Wirral for Water Sports
    • 19:47 Variability of Water Conditions
    • 21:33 Organic Growth and Future Plans
    • 22:21 Evolution of Water Sports
    • 24:14 Expansion and Development
    • 25:22 Training and Safety
    • 26:09 Future Plans and Vision
    • 28:11 Local Water Sports vs. International Travel
    • 30:03 Scenic Beauty and Community Impact
    • 30:30 Adrenaline and Risk Management
    • 31:28 Youth in Water Sports
    • 32:38 Vision for Water Sports on the Wirral
    • 34:49 Community Engagement and Promotion
    • 36:15 Hidden Gem and Capacity
    • 38:28 Community Building and Collaboration
    • 40:08 Location and Contact Information
    35 min
  • Episode 18 with Little Northerners - Social Media Growth Experts

    The conversation covers the journey of Little Northerners, a social media platform sharing family days out in the Northwest. It explores their growth, content creation, and the launch of their website, emphasizing the impact on the community and the importance of trust and authenticity in their content. The conversation covers topics such as exploring the Wirral, creating engaging content, family-friendly adventures, staycations and budget-friendly travel, working as sisters and business partners, rebranding, and future plans for the Little Northerners website.

    Takeaways

    • Authenticity and trust are crucial in content creation.
    • Solving human problems and adding value to the community drive the success of social media platforms like Little Northerners. Family-friendly adventures in the North West
    • The challenges and rewards of working as sisters and business partners

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Background
    • 01:04 Starting Little Northerners
    • 02:25 Early Growth and Content Creation
    • 03:37 Rapid Growth and Content Quality
    • 14:31 Launching the Website
    • 17:20 Impact on the Community
    • 13:57 Solving Human Problems
    • 19:26 Trust and Authenticity
    • 21:33 Hidden Gems and Authentic Experiences
    • 22:24 Exploring the Wirral
    • 24:06 Creating Engaging Content
    • 25:02 Family-Friendly Adventures
    • 27:26 Staycations and Budget-Friendly Travel
    • 33:03 Working as Sisters and Business Partners
    • 34:09 Rebranding and Future Plans
    37 min
  • Episode 17 with Iona Christian - Team Scotland Netball Co-Captain

    The conversation covers Iona Christie's journey into netball, the resilience required in elite sports, the impact of motherhood on elite sports, preparation for the Commonwealth Games, leadership and team dynamics, life away from netball, advice for young players, and the netball community and support.

    Takeaways

    • Resilience in elite sports
    • Balancing family and elite sports
    • The significance of representing the country in sports

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Journey into Netball
    • 03:02 Resilience and Elite Sports
    • 05:04 Motherhood and Elite Sports
    • 07:00 Preparation for Commonwealth Games
    • 10:04 Leadership and Team Dynamics
    • 12:58 Life Away from Netball
    • 14:51 Advice for Young Players
    • 21:57 Netball Community and Support
    21 min
  • Episode 16 with Claire Headland - Claire Talks Netball

    The conversation begins with an introduction and background, leading into a discussion about the passion for netball and content creation. This is followed by a conversation about social media and the netball community, the netball journey, community engagement, creating netball content on social media, and growth and engagement on social media. The conversation covers the purpose of content creation, balancing content creation with day job and family, the content creation process and time management, dealing with comments and feedback, the growth and evolution of netball, and the role of icons in netball. The conversation covers the buzz around netball transfers, the excitement in the netball community, predictions for the Commonwealth Games, a spotlight on player Sophie Agbaron, transfer surprises, and future speculations. It concludes with a quick fire round of questions.

    Takeaways

    • Passion for netball drives content creation
    • Social media plays a key role in engaging the netball community Quality of followers over quantity
    • Netball as a passion project
    • The need for icons in netball Netball transfers are generating a lot of buzz and excitement within the community.
    • The future of netball looks promising with high anticipation for the Commonwealth Games and the emergence of standout players like Sophie Agbaron.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Background
    • 02:10 Passion for Netball and Content Creation
    • 03:06 Social Media and Netball Community
    • 06:04 Netball Journey and Community Engagement
    • 13:08 Creating Netball Content on Social Media
    • 20:49 Growth and Engagement on Social Media
    • 22:15 The Purpose of Content Creation
    • 24:02 Balancing Content Creation with Day Job and Family
    • 27:09 Content Creation Process and Time Management
    • 30:20 Dealing with Comments and Feedback
    • 32:33 The Growth and Evolution of Netball
    • 41:16 The Role of Icons in Netball
    • 42:30 The Buzz Around Transfers
    • 47:29 Exciting Times in Netball
    • 49:32 Looking Ahead to the Future
    • 52:27 Commonwealth Games Predictions
    • 57:45 Player Spotlight: Sophie Agbaron
    • 59:04 Transfer Surprises and Future Speculations
    • 56:47 Quick Fire Round
    51 min
  • Episode 15 with Lucy Goodman - Sky Sports

    The conversation covers the role of commentators in sports broadcasting, the growth and impact of netball, the passion and drama in netball, and the growth of women's sport. It also delves into the accessibility and marketing of women's sports, highlighting the changing landscape and the impact of individual stories and characters.

    The conversation delves into the power of storytelling in sports, the innovative approach of Saracens in rugby, the extensive preparation required for commentary, the role of stats and data in netball, the need for mainstream media coverage and recognition for netball, anticipation for the upcoming netball season, and the goal of creating an engaging and emotional experience for viewers.

    Takeaways

    • The importance of passion and drama in sports commentary
    • The changing landscape and growth of women's sports Memorable moments and stories in sports have a lasting impact
    • Storytelling and vulnerability in sports content create engaging and memorable experiences
    • Saracens' innovative approach challenges the traditional perception of rugby
    • Differentiation and creativity in content creation can make a sport more memorable and engaging
    • Extensive preparation is essential for effective commentary
    • Knowledge and passion are key elements of successful commentary
    • Stats and data drive conversation and fandom in sports
    • Netball can benefit from improved and more insightful stats and data
    • Netball requires more mainstream media coverage and recognition
    • Increased coverage can contribute to the growth and success of netball
    • Anticipation for the upcoming netball season is high
    • Expectations for top-performing teams and players are significant
    • The goal is to convey emotion, atmosphere, and passion to viewers
    • Creating an engaging and emotional experience for viewers is a priority

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation
    • 07:32 The Growth and Impact of Netball
    • 14:55 Passion and Drama in Netball
    • 26:48 The Power of Storytelling in Sports
    • 33:34 The Role of Stats and Data in Netball
    • 45:08 Anticipation for the Upcoming Netball Season
    • 51:29 Creating an Engaging and Emotional Experience for Viewers
    42 min
  • Episode 14 with Scott Lowe - Scott Lowe Snaps

    The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating social media, the introduction of Scott Lowe Snaps, the dynamics of growing up in Seacombe, the influence of location on social media success, negative experiences on social media, creating a healthier alternative to social media, authenticity in content creation, personal tragedy and its impact on content creation, and the pressure and expectations in content creation. The conversation covers topics related to authentic content creation, community impact, youth activities and engagement, content creation as a business, social media platforms, collaboration and community, childhood memories, and content creation advice. Scott Lowe Snaps shares insights on creating authentic content, advocating for the community, engaging with youth, monetization opportunities, platform challenges, collaboration with local creators, childhood memories, and advice for aspiring content creators.

    Takeaways

    • Navigating social media challenges can be daunting and may lead to negative experiences.
    • Authenticity and personal experiences play a significant role in content creation and community engagement. Authenticity in content creation is key
    • Community engagement and advocacy are impactful
    • Consistency and persistence are essential for content creators

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Navigating Social Media Challenges
    • 08:23 Authenticity and Content Creation
    • 16:17 Pressure and Expectations in Content Creation
    • 22:30 Community Impact
    • 30:16 Content Creation as a Business
    • 36:40 Collaboration and Community
    42 min
  • Episode 15 with Scott Lowe - Scott Lowe Snaps

    The conversation delves into the challenges and impact of social media, the authenticity of content creation, and the personal motivations behind content creation. It also explores the unique characteristics of the Wirral community and the influence of social media on mental health. Scott Lowe's experiences with negative interactions on social media and the pressure to create content after viral success are also discussed. The conversation covers topics such as authentic content creation, community engagement, youth empowerment, content creation as a business, favorite takeaway places, viral videos, social media platforms, childhood memories, and advice for aspiring creators. Scott Lowe Snaps emphasizes the importance of authentic and natural content creation, community involvement, and positive role modeling. He also shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of content creation as a business, as well as his support for local content creators. The conversation concludes with a focus on childhood memories and advice for aspiring creators, highlighting the significance of consistency and finding one's audience.

    Takeaways

    • Navigating the challenges of social media can have a significant impact on mental health.
    • Authenticity plays a crucial role in engaging content and the personal motivations behind content creation are diverse and impactful. Authenticity and natural content creation are key to engaging an audience.
    • Community involvement and positive role modeling are essential for youth empowerment.
    • Consistency and finding one's audience are crucial for aspiring content creators.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Navigating Social Media Challenges
    • 06:00 Social Media Challenges and Impact
    • 13:20 Personal Motivation for Content Creation
    • 18:31 Authenticity and Content Creation
    • 26:25 Youth Engagement and Empowerment
    • 32:40 Favorite Takeaway and Viral Videos
    • 39:04 Childhood Memories and Advice for Aspiring Creators
    31 min
  • Episode 13 with Jen Howarth - Life On The Lot

    The conversation covers the journey of Jen from growing tomatoes and chilies on her window sill to owning a flower farm, the resurgence of gardening and horticulture, the impact of social media and community building, and the importance of sustainable growing in flower farming. Jen's journey highlights the connection between nature and human survival, the impact of social media on community building, and the challenges of sustainable flower farming in a globalized market. The conversation delves into the impact of flower farming, the benefits of local flower farming, education and awareness, workshops and community engagement, future plans and expansion, and favorite flowers and gardening. The discussion highlights the importance of sustainable and local flower farming, the need for education and awareness, and the community engagement aspect of flower farming. It also explores the future plans for expansion and the personal preferences of the flower farmer.

    Takeaways

    • The journey from window sill to flower farm
    • The impact of social media and community building
    • The importance of sustainable growing in flower farming Local flower farming has a significant impact on the environment and community.
    • Education and awareness are crucial for promoting sustainable and local flower farming.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Getting Started
    • 12:14 The Resurgence of Gardening and Horticulture
    • 18:13 The Impact of Social Media and Community Building
    • 24:06 Sustainability in Flower Farming
    • 29:35 Benefits of Local Flower Farming
    • 35:20 Workshops and Community Engagement
    • 44:31 Favorite Flowers and Gardening
    42 min
  • Episode 12 with Leigh Folex - Apex Wirral

    The conversation covers struggles with addiction, recovery and healing, finding purpose in fitness, transition to Apex Wirral, and community growth and impact. Leigh Foley shares his journey of overcoming addiction, finding purpose in fitness, and building a supportive community at Apex Wirral. The conversation covers the themes of community support, personal resilience, the impact of kettlebell training, business expansion, and personal transformation through role modeling. Leigh Foley shares his journey of overcoming struggles and using his experiences to positively impact others through fitness and community outreach.

    Takeaways

    • Overcoming addiction through fitness
    • Building a supportive fitness community Community support and unity are essential for personal growth and well-being.
    • Kettlebell training offers a unique and effective approach to fitness and well-being.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Setting Up the Live Stream
    • 08:53 Recovery and Healing
    • 14:49 Transition to Apex Wirral
    • 20:22 Community and Overcoming Struggles
    • 28:59 Expansion and Community Outreach
    • 35:25 Personal Transformation and Role Modeling
    36 min

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