What's Your Stori?

What's Your Stori?

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What's Your Stori? episodes

  • Episode 13 - Nick Stevenson

    In this episode, host James sits down with Nick Stevenson, Head of Customer Success at Ticketsolve, and a long-time friend.

    Nick shares his journey from cutting tickets in Llanelli to managing customer success in a dynamic company. Learn about his role at Ticketsolve, the importance of culture in organizations, and how he's helping customers grow and succeed.


    Contact Nick:

    • LinkedIn: Nick Stevenson
    • Chapters:

      00:00:00 Introduction
      00:01:00 Growing Up in Llanelli
      00:05:00 Starting at Theatre Elli
      00:10:00 Transition to Ticketsolve
      00:20:00 Managing Culture in a Growing Company
      00:30:00 Leadership & Delegation
      00:40:00 OKRs and Strategic Planning
      00:50:00 Final Thoughts

      50 min
    • Episode 12 - Nick Morrish

      In this episode of What's Your Stori?, host James welcomes his good friend and talented professional photographer, Nick Morrish, to the podcast.

      Together, they discuss Nick's journey from a relaxed student with dreams of becoming a pilot to his experiences in photography, from his time at Penn State to working with British Airways, and everything in between.

      Listen as Nick shares candid insights about his creative process, storytelling through photography, and his personal and professional growth over the years.


      Chapters:

      00:00:00 Intro and Welcoming Nick Morrish
      00:01:00 Journey to Photography
      00:03:00 Finding a Career Path
      00:07:00 University Days and America
      00:10:00 Press Photography and Challenges
      00:14:00 Life Lessons and Opportunities
      00:19:00 British Airways Journey
      00:24:00 Travel, Photography, and Memorable Moments
      00:34:00 Photography and Business Tips
      00:44:00 High Risk, High Reward in Photography
      00:50:00 Final Thoughts and Outro

      Guest Contact Info:
      LinkedIn - Nick Morrish

      55 min
    • Episode 11 - Kevin Hire

      Join us for an engaging conversation with Kevin, the General Manager at Ffos Las Racecourse.

      Kev takes us on a journey from his early days in rugby, through a dynamic media career, to managing one of Wales' top racecourses. Packed with humour, wisdom, and inspiring life lessons, this episode is for anyone interested in sports, business, or storytelling.
      🔗 If you would like to connect with Kevin, you can reach him via:
      💼 LinkedIn: Kevin Hire
      🕰️ Time Chapters:
      00:00:00 Introduction
      00:01:00 Meet Kevin
      00:04:00 Running Ffos Las Racecourse
      00:07:00 Rugby Roots
      00:10:00 Media Career Journey
      00:14:00 Sales and Relationships
      00:19:00 Stories from Radio
      00:23:00 Moving to Ffos Las
      00:30:00 Importance of Local Businesses
      00:36:00 Horse Racing Industry Insights
      00:44:00 Closing Thoughts
      Enjoy this episode, and don’t forget to subscribe for more incredible stories! 🎙️

      48 min
    • Episode 10 - Lloyd Hughes

      Welcome to another exciting episode of What's Your Stori? This week, we're joined by Lloyd Hughes, co-founder of Llama Accounting.

      From his surprising academic background in American Studies to creating a successful accounting firm that helps small businesses make sense of their numbers, Lloyd’s story is one of resilience and innovation.

      Lloyd shares how he leverages technology to improve accounting services, makes the process more engaging, and supports small businesses to thrive.

      Connect with Lloyd Hughes & Llama Accounting:

      • Website: llamaaccounting.com
      • Instagram: @llamaaccounting
      • LinkedIn: Lloyd Hughes
      • Time Chapters:

        00:00 Introduction
        03:00 Meet Lloyd Hughes
        07:00 The Journey from American Studies to Accounting
        12:00 Working for Different Accounting Firms
        18:00 Founding Llama Accounting
        22:00 Technology's Role in Accounting
        28:00 Making Accounting Fun for Small Business Owners
        32:00 What’s Next for Llama Accounting?
        34:00 Outro

        35 min
      • Episode 09 - Daniel Staveley

        In this episode of the What's Your Stori? podcast, we chat with Dan, founder of Elysium in Swansea—a vibrant community arts hub that supports local artists, musicians, and creatives.

        Dan shares his journey from photographer to creating a thriving network of studio spaces, galleries, and a live music venue. We also discuss Elysium's exciting expansion plans, the challenges of running an arts organization, and how you can get involved through the Elysium Community Share offer.

        To learn more or get involved, visit Elysium's website: www.elysiumgallery.com


        Community Share Offer: www.elysiumcommunityshareoffer.co.uk


        Chapters:

        00:00:00 Introduction
        00:05:00 Dan's Photography Journey
        00:11:00 The Birth of Elysium
        00:17:00 Building and Managing Creative Spaces
        00:24:00 Sustaining Elysium During COVID
        00:33:00 The Future of Elysium
        00:39:00 How You Can Help
        00:44:00 Dan’s Inspirations

        50 min
      • Episode 08 - Peri Sophos

        Peri Sophos is a successful property investor who has made an incredible journey from Johannesburg, South Africa, to financial freedom in the UK.

        Peri shares the highs and lows of his life, including the challenges of growing up in South Africa, his early career in hospitality, and how he transitioned into IT and property investment.

        He also opens up about a life-threatening health scare that reshaped his perspective and pushed him to live his dream life. This episode is filled with inspiring lessons on resilience, creative finance, and the power of real estate.

        Connect with Peri here and learn more about property investment and creative finance:

        • Website: www.performanceproperties.co.uk
        • Facebook Group: Performance Properties (Request to join the closed group)
        • Instagram: @performance_properties
        • Podcast: Performance Properties Podcast

        • ⏱ Timestamps:

          0:00 Introduction and Peri’s background
          1:30 Growing up in Johannesburg, South Africa
          3:20 Family tragedy and financial struggles after his father's stroke
          6:30 Living independently at age 14 and paying for school
          10:20 How working in restaurants shaped Peri's skills in sales and management
          15:30 Meeting his wife, Debbie, and transitioning from hospitality to IT
          19:00 The decision to leave South Africa due to safety concerns
          24:00 Starting a new life in the UK
          27:00 Breaking into the IT industry in the UK
          31:00 Peri's venture into property investment
          35:30 Achieving financial freedom through real estate
          41:00 Health scare: Discovering and surviving a brain tumour
          45:00 Balancing family responsibilities and career growth
          50:00 Building a property business and helping others succeed

          53 min
        • Episode 07 - Jac Elsey

          We're in the world of sports design with Jac Elsey, the talented graphic designer behind the stunning visuals for the FAW.

          Jac shares his journey from creating Instagram designs as a teen to landing his dream job in Welsh football, along with his passion for design beyond sports.


          🔔 Timestamps:

          00:00 – Introduction
          01:30 – Setting up the podcast and guest introduction
          04:00 – Jac's background and how he started in design
          06:45 – Working with the Football Association of Wales
          10:20 – The transition from rugby to football design
          15:00 – Jac’s love for sports and design
          20:15 – Starting his freelance career
          25:00 – Creating designs for Swansea City and kickboxing athletes
          30:45 – Landing his first design job at the Scarlets Rugby Club
          35:00 – Jac’s future goals and starting his own design agency
          40:15 – Advice for aspiring designers
          45:00 – Final thoughts

          48 min
        • Episode 06 - Katie Nurse

          Host James sits down with Katie, an experienced HR professional turned entrepreneur, to discuss her fascinating journey from dreaming of acting to becoming a part of the corporate world. Katie shares her transition from corporate HR roles in London to founding her own consultancy, The People Co, which focuses on supporting creative industries and small game studios.

          Katie also touches on the value of flexibility in business and the importance of work-life balance. Whether you're an entrepreneur, HR professional, or simply curious about how people-centred leadership can transform companies, this episode offers practical wisdom and inspiring stories.

          Tune in for an engaging conversation about the power of good people management in today’s changing work environment.

          Hit the subscribe button and join us for more stories!

          Connect with Katie:

          LinkedIn - Katie Nurse

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          Instagram: @storicymru
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          48 min
        • Episode 05 - Martyn Wagstaff

          In this episode of What's Your Stori, we welcomes former footballer and mental health advocate Martin Wagstaff, founder of Springfield Advisory.

          Martin opens up about his journey from sports to working in mental health, sharing deeply personal stories, including the tragic loss of a close friend to suicide, and how it shaped his mission to support mental health awareness, especially in sports and business. 
          This powerful conversation highlights the importance of mental health support in every community. Tune in for an inspiring and emotional story about resilience, purpose, and making a difference.

          Perfect for listeners passionate about mental health, sports, and personal growth.


          Connect with Martyn:

          Instagram - @springfield_adv

          LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/springfield-advisory-ltd/


          35 min
        • Episode 04 - James Cartwright

          In this episode of What's Your Stori?, we sit down with James Cartwright, the Parent Fat Loss Coach and founder of Conquer Fitness.

          James opens up about his nine-year journey in the fitness industry, balancing family life with running a business, and how becoming a parent transformed his approach to health and wellness.

          From humble beginnings and early struggles to crafting a unique business model, James shares how he overcame personal challenges, including the impact of COVID, to build a community-driven fitness brand.

          Tune in for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, hard work, and finding balance in life.


          Connect with James:

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

          Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/conquerfitnessltd

          33 min

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        We're all about championing business owners across Wales and getting to hear their business stories. This podcast is all about learning from business owners both experienced and those who have started their journeys.