Work, Interrupted

In this episode of Superfly Sessions, Nick sits down with Simon Young to talk about his journey from law student to trainee solicitor, and ultimately to Managing Director of one of the region's most recognised law firms.

Simon shares the realities of building a career in law, the challenges and opportunities that shaped his path, and what it takes to progress from learning the ropes to leading a successful business. He reflects on navigating the legal sector through unprecedented change, how businesses adapted during lockdown, and the lessons that he learned along the way.

Tune in for an engaging conversation packed with career insights, leadership lessons, and a behind-the-scenes look at the journey from trainee solicitor to MD.

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Fellow Marketing expert Hannah Brady, founder of Northampton-based agency The Brady Creative joins Nick on the sofa to compare all things owning a Marketing Agency and also what NOT to do if you're building an agency of your own.

She shares how she built her business from the ground up just as the world went into lockdown, even offering her services for free to build her client base.

If you’re building something of your own or even just thinking about setting up your own agency, there’s plenty take away from this episode!

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We’re joined by Becky and Fallon, Co-Founders of Pink Banana Marketing, for this episode of The Superfly Sessions.

In this conversation, we dive into how two university friends made the bold decision to build their own marketing agency from scratch, choosing entrepreneurship over the corporate path.

From growing their brand on Instagram during lockdown to scaling their business and stepping into their next chapter, they share the realities of starting young, building confidence, and backing themselves when it mattered most.

It’s an honest, inspiring conversation about taking risks, learning on the go, and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them.

If you’re building something of your own or thinking about it, there’s a lot to take away from this one.

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This week on Superfly Sessions, we’re joined by James Green, Founder of Green & Green Mortgages.

James shares his incredible journey from being a young professional rugby player at Hull KR to stepping away from sport and building his own successful mortgage business.

At just 20 years old, James’ rugby career was taking off — but life had other plans. In this episode, he opens up about the reality of changing direction, starting from scratch, and what it really takes to build a business in the competitive property and finance industry.

We also dive into:

→ The mindset shift from athlete to entrepreneur

→ Lessons learned from building a client-first business

→ Helping first-time buyers navigate the property market

→ The ups and downs of running your own company

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In this episode, we sit down with Bradley Nolan, founder of a North-based design and build studio working across the UK in workplace, education, retail and hospitality.

Bradley shares the real story behind building a creative business - from the highs of landing exciting projects to the tougher moments that come with running a studio, leading a team, and navigating an ever-changing industry.

We talk about:

- Building a design studio without playing it safe

- Why personality matters more than perfection

- The realities of growing a small creative team

- The ups, downs and lessons from nearly five years in business

- How the design industry is changing and where it’s heading

If you’re a founder, designer, or anyone building a creative business, this is an honest conversation about staying true to your vision while growing something sustainable.

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This episode features Allison’s return to the mic for a brutally honest — and often ridiculous — deep dive into the strangest, funniest, and most shocking moments from her career in HR. From frozen asses and rogue delivery drivers to raw chicken revenge and cyber sabotage, Allison and the team peel back the curtain on the side of HR the public never sees. It’s part therapy, part horror show, and all too real.

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In this episode, we sit down with Martyn Pace, founder of Set the Pace and a personal trainer with over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry.

Martyn shares his insights on:

💡 How AI is reshaping the PT industry and what it means for trainers and clients.

💊 The rise of Ozempic - is it a breakthrough or a band-aid?

⚖️ The reality of balancing business and life after two decades in fitness.

This episode is packed with honesty, experience, and forward-thinking conversation for anyone interested in fitness, entrepreneurship, and navigating change in a fast-moving world.

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Want to build a marketing agency? Start here.In this episode of Superfly Sessions, Ellie and Lily interview the founders of Superfly, Nick and Charlie, to uncover what 12 years of running a creative agency really looks like.They break down the biggest lessons, mistakes, and mindset shifts they’ve had while growing Superfly from nothing - as two brothers, with no roadmap.

Learn:

- How they landed their first clients

- What actually drives agency growth

- How they divide roles as co-founders (and siblings!)

- How marketing has evolved - and what’s next for the industry

This episode is packed with insights for anyone running, building, or dreaming of launching their own agency.

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In this episode of Superfly Sessions, we’re joined by Emma Dalrymple, Chief Executive of Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, and Kate Carroll, Head of Charity & Community at Nisa and Co-Oprative and Chair of the Board at Mind.

Emma opens up about her journey from admin manager to CEO - and how crippling imposter syndrome nearly stopped her from applying. From sleepless nights and self-doubt to running one of the largest local Mind branches in the UK, this is a powerful conversation about growth, leadership, and the importance of believing in your own potential.

We also talk:

- What it’s really like being a woman in leadership

- How charity work often starts by accident - and becomes a calling

- The emotional impact of growing and sustaining a community-focused organisation

- Why it’s okay to not have it all figured out

Whether you’re navigating your own career growth or need reassurance that you’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed - this episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and energised.

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