Meet the Mancunian Podcast: Recent Episodes
Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe
Season 3: Meet the Mancunian The Meet the Mancunian podcast introduces listeners to inspirational Mancunians who are making a difference in the local community. Whether they run a charity or a social enterprise, volunteer, or coach others, host a community, or go it alone; all my guests have fascinating stories to tell. Presented by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, newbie Mancunian (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). Podcast cover art designed by artist Mahua Roy (https://www.instagram.com/mahua_r/). Tune in every Tuesday for your weekly dose of inspiration.
A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners. Presenting Season 5, Episode 1 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #mentalhealth #veterans #suicideprevention #community #socialimpact #nonprofit Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).
In the season premiere episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Andy Schofield about creating awareness for mental health and veterans in support of veterans charity Walking with the Wounded. Andy walked 350 kilometres from London to Manchester with a heavy backpack on his back in 5 days in one of the coldest months of the year to raise awareness. To show that going through a mental health journey is physically and mentally demanding – Andy’s walk was like doing an ultramarathon every day for 5 days carrying your own kit and equipment.
Andy shares his own lived experience with mental health and suicide prevention through deep conversations with friends and family. Andy shares that 6,000 men across England and Wales take their own lives every year and is trying to break down the stigma associated with mental health and show it's not a weakness to be vulnerable. He suggests asking people you know a few times how they are actually doing can encourage open conversations.
Did you know: World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. The theme in 2023 is ‘creating hope through action’. Please consider reflecting on how you can support someone in your life who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or is at risk of suicide. Reaching out to friends, family members, colleagues and neighbours and having a deep conversation over a warm brew can save someone’s life and help them at their lowest point. Who will you reach out to this week? Check out the resources if you need some help.
Key resources:
Papyrus
Samaritan
Mentell
Talk about it Mate
Mental Health UK
Zero Suicide Alliance
Meet the Mancunian podcast episodes on mental health
Meet the Mancunian podcast episodes on suicide prevention
Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode & transcript:
00:03:03 discussing his mental health journey
00:10:32 introducing Walking with the Wounded
00:14:32 talking about preparing for the challenge
00:17:43 sharing the impact and awareness
00:22:13 advice to start a similar movement
00:26:21 sharing an important life lesson
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
It’s a regular tradition every season to introduce Mahua Roy, the artist behind the attractive creatives for the Meet the Mancunian podcast. In Season 6 of the Meet the Mancunian #podcast: social impact stories from #Manchester, Mahua and I discuss her art, her impressions of podcasting and the attractive autumn Meet the Mancunian podcast creatives.
Check out Mahua’s art on https://www.instagram.com/purpleart_studio.
You can listen to the podcast episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk #socialimpact #manchester #mancunian #community #nonprofit #charity
The first episode launches on Tuesday, 5 September 2023.
Time stamps:
00:03:15 discussing her art journey
00:06:36 favourite Meet the Mancunian podcast episodes
00:08:23 talking about the autumn creatives
Hello and a warm Mancunian welcome to all my incredible listeners out there! I'm Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, your friendly host, and you've just tuned in to the sixth season of the Meet the Mancunian podcast: where I share remarkable social impact stories from the heart of Manchester every Tuesday throughout the season.
This podcast is a celebration of the unsung heroes, the change-makers, and the passionate souls who are making a real difference in our vibrant city. From social enterprises to non-profits and community groups, I bring you the voices of worker bees and volunteers, all coming together for a common cause.
Join me on this audio adventure as my guests and I explore the transformative power of collective action and the remarkable impact we can create when we unite for a common cause. Their tales are a testament to the power of community, collaboration, and the indomitable Mancunian spirit.
I hope you enjoy listening to the podcast on Apple, Spotify or Google, or any of your favourite podcasting platforms or on my website www.meetthemancunian.co.uk.
Take care, stay inspired, and keep making a difference.
Podcast cover art designed by artist Mahua Roy (https://www.instagram.com/purpleart_studio/)
Good morning. Presenting Season 5, Episode 12 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #climatefriendly #betterbusiness #purposeled #community #socialimpact #nonprofit Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).
In the twelfth episode of Season 5, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Hannah Cox, Founder, Better Not Stop (https://betternotstop.com/) and Better Business Network (https://thebetterbusiness.network/). Hannah talks about supporting businesses to become purpose-led and serve their communities better. Better Not Stop aims to bring people together to create a better future for people and the planet. The Better Business Network is an inclusive network for purpose-led business owners who want to grow their businesses and make the world a better place.
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
Good morning. Presenting Season 5, Episode 11 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #absentlovedones #reading #community #socialimpact #nonprofit Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).
In the eleventh episode of Season 5, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Caroline England, Founder, Featherbed Tales (https://www.featherbedtales.com/) about the emotive power of voices and stories. Caroline talks about how they offer storybooks which can be personalised by absent loved ones for children. She also shares how this fires the imagination, increases wellbeing and helps children develop their language skills. She also shares how the storybooks are free to certain libraries in the UK and the Royal Manchester Children’s hospital.
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
Good morning. Presenting Season 5, Episode 10 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #refugees #asylumseekers #community #socialimpact #nonprofit Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).
In the tenth episode of Season 5, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Liz Hibberd, Strategic & Partnership Lead, Manchester City of Sanctuary (https://manchester.cityofsanctuary.org/) about welcoming refugees and asylum seekers and providing safe spaces for safety, welcome and friendship. They help them connect with Mancunians for friendship and wellbeing. Liz also shares how they offer refugees and asylum seekers an opportunity to volunteer in local organisations.
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
Good morning. Presenting Season 5, Episode 9 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #veterans #community #socialimpact #nonprofit Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).
In the ninth episode of Season 5, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Claire Squires, Director, Trafford Veterans (https://www.traffordveterans.org/)about supporting veterans in the local community with peer support and outreach. Claire shares how they organise a number of social groups and activities to support the different needs and interests of veterans across different age groups.
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
In the eighth episode of Season 5, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Hannah Ballard, Director, Sustainable Change Studio (https://www.sustainablechange.studio/)about using storytelling to empower start-ups and charities to engage, educate and mobilise against the climate crises. Hannah talks about taking a thoughtful emergent approach to climate action and the importance of collaborating with supportive communities to tackle the problem. Hannah also offers some advice for groups and individuals who would like to take some climate action.
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
Good morning. Presenting Season 5, Episode 7 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #disabledcreatives #community #socialimpact #nonprofit Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).
In the seventh episode of Season 5, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Melissa Johns, actor, writer and co-creative lead of TripleC (https://triplec.org.uk/), about enabling deaf, disabled and neuro divergent creatives to access and participate in the arts. Melissa shares how they aim to improve access and accessibility by connecting organisations, raising awareness around disability issues, and helping to influence decision makers within the television industry. TripleC has won the BAFTA special award in 2022 for their services to the industry.
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
Good morning. Presenting Season 5, Episode 6 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #interfaithunderstanding #community #socialimpact #nonprofit Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).
In the sixth episode of Season 5, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Qaisra Shahraz MBE, Founder, MACFEST (https://macfest.org.uk/) about promoting interfaith understanding with a special focus on combating Islamophobia and antisemitism. Qaisra elaborates on their motto, promote honey, not hate and talks about using arts and culture to bring communities together. Qaisra is also a well known author and script writer (https://qaisrashahraz.com/).
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
Good morning. Presenting Season 5, Episode 5 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #breastcancersurvivors #bodypositivity #community #manchester #mancunian Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).
In the fifth episode of Season 5, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Heather Glover, Co-founder, Skarlette (https://theskarlette.co.uk) about supporting breast cancer survivors with attractive post-surgical lingerie. She shares how Skarlette is a unique bra that empowers flat-chested women and cancer survivors across the world. Heather talks about partnering with Prevent Breast Cancer charity (https://preventbreastcancer.org.uk/) for awareness and early detection. Skarlette also shares important messages on body positivity with their community.
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
Good morning. Presenting Season 5, Episode 4 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #powerofstories #inspirechange #community #manchester #mancunian Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).
In the fourth episode of Season 5, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Krish Patel, Founder, Tales to Inspire (https://talestoinspire.com/) about the power of stories to inspire change. Krish believes that stories should be the foundation of everything we do if we want to progress and help build a connection.
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
Good morning. Presenting Season 5, Episode 3 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #community #manchester #mancunian Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).
In the third episode of Season 5, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Mike Palmer, Co-founder, Three Dads Walking (https://www.3dadswalking.uk/) about raising awareness on suicide prevention in young people. They have partnered with suicide prevention charity, Papyrus (https://www.papyrus-uk.org/) who run a suicide prevention advice helpline Hopeline UK. Mike shares how suicide is the biggest killer of those under 35 in the UK. He encourages open conversations in schools, universities and families around suicide and asking for help.
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
Good morning. Presenting Season 5, Episode 2 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #adultfitness #community #manchester #mancunian #running #walking Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).
In the second episode of Season 5, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Jane Dennison, CEO, Mile Shy Club (www.mileshyclub.com/) about supporting adult fitness. Mile Shy Club is a running and walking club specifically for beginners, in 11 locations across Manchester. They encourage people of all levels of fitness and health to become fit. They have coached over 1,000 people into the sport of running.
Jane is also the milestone 50th guest of the Meet the Mancunian podcast.
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
Good morning. Presenting Season 5, Episode 1 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #diversity #disabled #community #manchester #mancunian Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).
In the season premiere episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to John Galloway, Co-Founder, Speed of Sight charity (https://www.speedofsight.org/) about offering people of all abilities the thrill of driving a race car. Speed of Sight supports the blind, autistic people, people with epilepsy amongst others who may not have the ability to drive a car in their daily lives. They have provided over 2500 people with the Speed of Sight experience which is often life changing and helps them gain confidence to overcome other challenges in their lives.
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
It’s a regular tradition every season to introduce the artist behind the attractive creatives for the podcast – Mahua Roy. In Season 5 of the Meet the Mancunian #podcast: social impact stories from #Manchester, Mahua and I discuss how we have focused on simpler podcast creatives which aid podcast discoverability. Mahua has skilfully integrated the worker bees and the avatar into the designs. We also discuss how she has become a full-time artist.
You can listen to the podcast on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk #socialimpact #manchester #mancunian #community #nonprofit #charity
Hello dear listener. Welcome to the fifth season of the Meet the Mancunian podcast: social impact stories from Manchester. I am Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, your friendly host. It is a privilege and a pleasure for me to interview some of the most inspiring people working in Manchester’s social impact sector and feature them on this podcast.
My guests are leaders and worker bees associated as employees, trustees and volunteers with social enterprises, non-profits, and community groups. They share their life stories and passions with you, dear listener. My aim through this podcast is to inspire you and share a bit of good news. My guests tackle serious concerns in Manchester, but most of these are also universal themes resonating in many parts of the globe.
All my guests talk about the power of collaboration and how together we are stronger. They of course expand on their pride in Manchester and Mancunians as well. I hope you enjoy listening to the podcast on Apple, Spotify or Google or any of your favourite podcasting platforms. You can also listen to the podcast episodes and read the transcripts on my website www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
The first episode of the new season features John Galloway from the charity Speed of Sight talking about enabling people of all ages and abilities to experience the excitement of driving. Tune in next Tuesday, 18 April 2023 to listen to the episode.
If you are a new listener, you can log onto www.meetthemancunian.co.uk to listen to the first 4 seasons of the podcast and read more about my podcasting story. If you are a returning listener, welcome back. Thank you for your support.
I hope you enjoy the new season.
Good morning. Presenting a bonus episode in Season 4 #MeettheMancunian #podcast#mancunian #manchester #lifelessons #advice #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This special bonus episode is a curation of the life lessons shared by Season 4’s inspiring guests. They span the professional and the personal. One of my guests even offers you practical tips for framing an email or a complaint in a more effective way. I hope you enjoy this bonus episode and take away some tips for your life.
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Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 12 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast#mancunian #manchester #terminallyilladults #grantingwishes #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Susan Roughton, Founder, Purple Heart Wishes (https://www.purpleheartwishes.org/). Purple Heart Wishes grants wishes to terminally ill adults across the UK. The charity invites both volunteers and donors to get in touch with them and have just had Sacha Lord (https://sachalord.com/) become their patron. Sacha Lord is the nighttime economy adviser for Greater Manchester.
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Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 11 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast#mancunian #manchester #disabledpeople #diversity #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Alex Winstanley. Managing Director, Happy Smiles Training (https://www.happysmilestraining.co.uk/). Happy Smiles Training aims to empower disabled people to create positive social change and have delivered disability confidence training to over 10,000 people. Alex has also written a series of children’s books called the ‘My has’ to create awareness about a range of long-term health conditions like dementia, cerebral palsy, and depression. Alex was recognised on the Disability Power 100 list in 2022.
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Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 10 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast#mancunian #manchester #integration #diversity #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Nidhi Sinha, Trustee, We Stand Together (https://www.westandtogether.org.uk/), and Co-ordinator, Sangha Manchester (https://twitter.com/sanghamcr). We Stand Together is focused on promoting diversity, challenging hate, and promoting community cohesion. Sangha Manchester is also focused on community cohesion and bringing people together.
Read the episode transcript at www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
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Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 9 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast#mancunian #manchester #healthandwellbeing #black #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Charles Kwaku-Odoi, Chief Officer, Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) (https://www.cahn.org.uk/). CAHN’s vision is to eradicate health disparities for Caribbean and African people within a generation. CAHN supports the health and wellbeing of the Black African community through an intersectional approach to community engagement. They organise weekly webinars, health clinics and advocate for the community to health service providers and the government by sharing lived experiences.
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Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 8 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast#mancunian #manchester #sustainablefashion #sustainability #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Sarah Revington, Event Co-ordinator, Stitched Up (https://stitchedup.coop/). Stitched Up is focused on inspiring action on sustainable fashion. They have a sustainable clothing hub in Stretford Mall, run workshops on sewing, mending and recycling, and also run campaigns to create awareness on garment worker rights with organisations like Labour Behind the Label (https://labourbehindthelabel.org/).
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Good morning and a very Happy New Year to you. Presenting Season 4, Episode 7 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #disabled #diversityandinclusion #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Ben Andrews, Author and Managing Director, Beyond Empower (https://benandrewsinc.com/). Ben is a disability rights advocate writing a children’s book series – Better Places (https://www.tinytreebooks.co.uk/shop/p/better-places-nicky-candys-street-ben-andrews). His firm Beyond Empower helps make services offered by institutions and places more accessible, to enable disabled people to lead healthy, active lives (https://beyondempower.co.uk).
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Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 6 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #homelessness #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Lauren Rosegreen, Business Development Manager, Invisible Cities (https://invisible-cities.org/). Lauren is also Trustee, Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity (https://gmmayorscharity.org.uk/) and Policy and Influence Manager, MACC (https://macc.org.uk/).
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Over the year, I have met some wonderful #Mancunian guests through hosting the Meet the Mancunian #podcast – all doing some amazing work in #socialimpact or supporting the #community in #Manchester. It’s been a very hard task to identify 5 lessons my podcast taught me for my #Christmasspecial. After much reflection, here are my picks. Hope they resonate with you, dear listener.
I would also love to hear from you if my podcast has been of any help with your own dreams and goals. You can reach me on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk or any of my social media channels.
If you are new to the podcast, please do check out the inspiring guests who have featured through Seasons 1-4. If you are an existing listener, I hope this encourages you to keep listening, and to share the podcast with a friend.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and wish you amazing new beginnings in 2023.
Thank you to Mahua Roy for the Christmas creatives.
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Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 5 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #finanical wellbeing #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Ruth Downs, Financial Advisor, The Platt Partnership (https://ruthdowns.com/) Ruth is passionate about providing friendly financial advice. She volunteers with the Leading Ladies in Business (https://www.leadingladiesinbusiness.co.uk/) and The Deaf Institute (https://www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk/) in partnership with The Interpreters Initiative (https://www.signconnect.co.uk/).
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Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 4 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #ukraine #refugees #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Jez Myers, Co-founder, Reddish News and Chair, Spirit of Manchester Awards (https://twitter.com/jezmyers) Jezz is also passionate about creating awareness and mobilising support for Ukrainian refugees in Manchester.
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Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 3 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #homelessness #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Yvonne Hope, CEO, Barnabus (https://www.barnabus-manchester.org.uk/). Yvonne talks about the importance of long-term solutions like permanent housing to solve the homelessness problem. She believes no one should be homeless.
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Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 2 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #mindfulness #foresttherapy #community #manchester #mancunian Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Natalie Rossiter, therapist, mindfulness teacher and forest therapy guide (https://www.natalierossiterwellbeing.co.uk/). Natalie is passionate about the impact of nature and forest therapy on people’s well-being. She believes any therapy must come from a place of authenticity.
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Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 1 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #localhistory #community #manchester #mancunian Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Dr. Stephen Evans, Chair, Wythenshawe History Group (https://www.facebook.com/Wythhistory/). Dr. Stephen shares how he is passionate about local history & knowing about the lives of the common person. He shares how he believes that is as important as the history of the great and the good.
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If you are a regular or a new listener of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast, you may have noticed the vibrant creatives designed by my friend and artist friend Mahua Roy. It’s become a bit of a tradition for Mahua and me to have a little conversation before a new season. I hope you enjoy this bonus episode. #community #mancunian #manchester #socialimpact
You can check out Mahua Roy’s work on https://www.instagram.com/purpleart_studio/
Season 4 of The Meet the Mancunian podcast launches on Tuesday, 22 November 2022. You can listen to previous episodes on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk or any of your favourite podcasting platforms
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I am Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, your friendly host. In this short bonus episode, I share my podcasting story with listeners. Learn how I get started, why I podcast and where I hope to go with the Meet the Mancunian podcast. You could also check out my new website www.meetthemancunian.co.uk to learn more.
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Welcome to the Meet the Mancunian podcast, Season 4.
I am Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, your friendly host.
On the streets and nooks of Manchester, my inspiring Mancunian guests tackle their causes with grit and passion. They are leaders, worker bees, and community hosts and they share their stories to inspire you, all through this season.
Season 4 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast launches on Tuesday, 22 November 2022 after a short break. I welcome you as a new or existing listener and hope you enjoy this new season and the amazing guests I have interviewed, for your listening pleasure.
Relax, grab a brew and listen in to the Meet the Mancunian podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, or any of your favourite podcasting platforms. You can also check out all the episodes on my new website www.meetthemancunian.co.uk.
Podcast creatives designed by my good friend and artist Mahua Roy (https://www.instagram.com/purpleart_studio/)
The first episode of the Season features Dr. Stephen Evans from Wythenshawe History Group sharing his passion for local history with us. Do tune in next Tuesday to listen in.
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Presenting Season 3, Episode 12 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #mens #mentalhealth #thriving #community Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Mike Richard, Founder, Talk About It Mate (https://www.talkaboutitmate.co.uk/). Mike shares how he founded a peer support mental health group inspired by his own lived experiences. He shares how they have adapted their services to include those that are digitally excluded and now focus on community face-to-face groups.
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Presenting Season 3, Episode 11 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #accessible #diversityandinclusion Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Simon Naylor, Creative Director, 53Two (https://www.53two.com/). Simon shares how 53Two serves underrepresented communities and provides them a platform to showcase their talent. He also talks about how their arts venue is accessible and how that core value translates into their services as well.
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Presenting Season 3, Episode 10 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #sustainability #volunteering #community Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Dan Scott, Founder, The Eyewear Stylist (https://theeyewearstylist.co.uk/). Dan is passionate about sustainability and volunteering and is active in the Salford Sustainability and Social Value Network. He is also a volunteer with homelessness charity Coffee4Craig. Dan believes businesses are keen to help but need solutions to be simple and convenient.
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Presenting Season 3, Episode 9 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #artfundraisers #homelessness #community Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Frank Dowd, Founder, B4BMCR (https://b4bmcr.org/). Frank uses his talent in paper mache art to host a series of community fundraisers for 4 homelessness charities – Coffee4Craig, Mustard Tree, Barnabus & Albert Kennedy Trust. Frank invites the local community to get involved by supporting the art projects and helping with donations.
Listeners can listen to Risha Lancaster from Coffee4Craig in Season 2 of the podcast, Episode 8, and to Harry Dwan from Mustard Tree in Season 3 of the podcast, Episode 8.
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Presenting Season 3, Episode 8 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #homelessness #community Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Harry Dwan, Fundraising and Advocacy Lead, Mustard Tree (https://mustardtree.org.uk/). Mustard Tree is a homelessness, poverty alleviation, and inequality charity in Manchester. Harry shares Mustard Tree’s plans to alleviate poverty in Manchester. He also invites listeners to consider volunteering or donating to the cause.
Meet the Mancunian shares the grief of listeners who are mourning the Queen and hopes the episode brings some much-needed inspiration and hope.
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Presenting Season 3, Episode 7 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #localhistory #community Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Libby Edwards, Chair, Friends of Baguley Hall (https://baguleyhall.org.uk/) as well as Heritage Co-ordinator and Vice Chair, Friends of Wythenshawe Hall (https://wythenshawehall.com/). Libby talks about the plans for reopening Wythenshawe Hall in September 2022 as well as future plans for community events in both historic halls. Libby advises listeners considering similar initiatives to preserve local history to consider working in partnership with the organisation or government that owns the historic building rather than work independently.
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Presenting Season 3, Episode 6 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #men’s #mental health Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Nick Pimlott, Trustee, Mentell (https://www.mentell.org.uk/). Nick shares how Mentell provides circles for men to talk in a safe space. He shares how important it is to look after mental health like we do our physical health.
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Presenting Season 3, Episode 5 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #changemakers #socialenterprise Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Nickala Torkington, Co-founder, Flourish Together (https://www.flourishtogether.org.uk/). Nickala shares how she got started on her journey to support women change makers. She talks about listening to the universe and going where the ‘wind takes you’ which can lead you to a better outcome.
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Presenting Season 3, Episode 4 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #authenticleadership #finding purpose, Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Stevie Orrill, Founder, Today Will Be (https://www.todaywillbe.com/). Stevie shares his mission of creating a thousand leaders who place people over profit. He talks about how he aims to help create authentic leadership by connecting leaders with their purpose.
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Presenting Season 3, Episode 3 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #overcomingtrauma #flourishandfly, Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Fiona Johnson-Bygrave, Founder, I am Fearless (https://www.iamfearlesstoday.com/). Fiona is a survivor who has risen from the lived experience of trauma. Fiona is on a mission to help women unleash and activate their inner superwomen so they can flourish and fly. She also has a special offer of a reduced rate for any listeners who may like to benefit from the I am Fearless Academy.
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Presenting Season 3, Episode 2 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #empoweringwomen, Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week’s Mancunian guest is Katy Branagan, Founder, The Authentic Katy B (https://theauthentickatyb.co.uk/). Katy is a Master Time Line Therapy Practitioner and a transformational mindset coach. Katy talks about how timeline therapy can help eliminate negative emotions attached to memories or events in the past by going back to the root cause of it. Katy is also a volunteer for Speed of Sight charity.
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Presenting Season 3, Episode 1 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #podcastingcommunity This week’s Mancunian guest is Vic Elizabeth Turnbull, Host of Mic’s Podcast Club (https://micmedia.co.uk/micspodcastclub/) and Founder, Mic Media (https://micmedia.co.uk/). Mic’s Podcast Club is a 900-strong supportive community of experienced and newbie podcasters and hosts monthly meet-ups. Mic Media specialises in amplifying diverse voices and making podcasts for the social impact sector.
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Mahua Roy (https://www.instagram.com/mahua_r) is the talented creator of the colourful wall art & creatives for the Meet the Mancunian podcast and a very dear friend. In this bonus episode, I talk to Mahua about her interest in podcasting, her concept for Season 3's wall art, and her thoughts about Manchester. Mahua also shares what she has learned from listening to the Meet the Mancunian podcast.
Watch out for Season 3 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast which now launches on Tuesday, 26 July 2022 with a fresh new look and more inspiring Mancunians.
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The Meet the Mancunian Podcast returns on Tuesday, 26 July 2022. The podcast introduces listeners to inspirational Mancunians who are making a difference in the local community. Whether they run a charity or a social enterprise, volunteer, or coach others, host a community or go it alone; all my guests have fascinating stories to tell. The podcast is hosted by newbie Mancunian Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe.
Sit back, relax, and listen to Season 3 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast. Tune into your favourite podcasting platform every Tuesday to hear the latest episode.
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#podcast #Season2 #mancunian #manchester #recycling #sustainability #plasticwaste. This week’s Mancunian guest is Camilla Reghenzi, Co-Director, Plastic Shed (https://www.plasticshed.org/). Plastic Shed is a social enterprise focused on running creative and educational plastic recycling workshops for the community. They help members of the community turn plastic waste into new and useful things. They also run the Merseyway Workshop (https://www.merseywayworkshop.com/), a community-focused, inspiring place for innovation and collaboration – creative workshops, drop-in activity centres and skill exchanges. Plastic Shed was inspired by the global plastic recycling community Precious Plastic (https://preciousplastic.com/).
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#podcast #Season2 #mancunian #manchester #inclusivebooks #representativeliterature #community This week’s Mancunian guest is Ayesha Ansari-Choudhury, Founder, Mirror Me Write (https://www.mirrormewrite.com/). She is focused on bringing inclusive books to school children in Manchester and offering positive role models they can relate to. Ayesha is an educator and uses her experience to work directly with schools and teachers and encourage change in the curriculum.
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#podcast #Season2 #mancunian #manchester #localmarkets #localcreators #community This week’s Mancunian guest is Heather Thorpe, Market Organiser, Heaton Moor Producers Market (https://heatonmoormarket.com/). Heather also organises the pop-up Heaton Mersey Artisan Market. Both markets focus on hand-crafted arts and crafts and food by local producers and artists. Heather shares how these markets have grown and become a focal point for the local community in this episode.
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#podcast #Season2 #mancunian #manchester #grassrootmusicvenues #musicians #music This week’s Mancunian guest is Jay Taylor, Chair, Manchester Music Commission (https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/culture/greater-manchester-music-commission/. Jay is also the national coordinator for the Music Venue Trust. Jay is passionate about supporting grassroots music venues and musicians. He is keen to showcase other dimensions of Manchester to international listeners, outside of the popular association of football teams and pubs.
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#podcast #Season2 #mancunian #manchester #homelessness This week’s Mancunian guest is Risha Lancaster, Co-founder, Coffee4Craig (https://www.coffee4craig.org/). Coffee4Craig is a charity working to alleviate homelessness, especially those who are street homeless. They provide a daily drop-in centre with a home-cooked meal, a shower, mental help support, advice, and signposting for the guests. Risha reminds listeners that the guests are all brothers, sisters, parents, children, etc for someone and should be treated with compassion.
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podcast #Season2 #mancunian #manchester #gongbaths #vibrations #soundhealing #meditation This week’s Mancunian guest is Martyn Cawthorne, Founder Gong Spa (https://gongspa.co.uk/). He is a qualified sound healer/ gong practitioner. Martyn provides gong baths to individuals and groups across Manchester. Martyn shares a small taster to gong baths on the podcast episode and shares how he loves to be a channel for healing energy. There are two episodes – a regular 21-minute edit for regular listeners of the Meet the Mancunian and a longer Bonus episode – a 42-minute edit for enthusiasts or those curious about gong baths.
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#podcast #Season2 #mancunian #manchester #gongbaths #vibrations #soundhealing #meditation This week’s Mancunian guest is Martyn Cawthorne, Founder Gong Spa (https://gongspa.co.uk/). He is a qualified sound healer/ gong practitioner. Martyn provides gong baths to individuals and groups across Manchester. Martyn shares a small taster to gong baths on the podcast episode and shares how he loves to be a channel for healing energy. There are two episodes – a regular 21-minute edit for regular listeners of the Meet the Mancunian and a longer Bonus episode – a 42-minute edit for enthusiasts or those curious about gong baths.
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#podcast #Season2 #mancunian #manchester #LGBT #HIV This week’s Mancunian guest is Paul Fairweather, an LGBT & HIV Campaigner who works at George House Trust (https://ght.org.uk/). Paul has been actively advocating for LGBT and HIV awareness and rights for 50 years. He conducts awareness sessions for school children and medical professionals on HIV concerns, encouraging regular testing and myth-busting. Paul is the co-ordinator of the Positive Speaker programme at the George House Trust.
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#podcast #Season2 #mancunian #manchester #STEM #careers #genderdiversity This week’s Mancunian guest is Annabel Latham, a university professor, Chair of IEEE Women in Engineering for UK and Ireland (https://www.ieee-ukandireland.org/affinity-groups/women-in-engineering/) and a STEM Ambassador.
Annabel is passionate about encouraging more gender diversity in science & technology and encouraging cultural change. She does a lot of outreach as a STEM ambassador with schools, corporates, and technical conferences along with other Women in Engineering colleagues. She is also passionate about instilling confidence and being a positive role model as a scientist working on artificial intelligence and computer science.
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This week’s Mancunian guest is Gaynor Mullin, a yoga teacher, the Community Hub Support Coordinator at Sale, and host of Sale M33, a local community Facebook group (https://twitter.com/purplehazeyoga). Gaynor talks about the benefits of movement on physical and mental wellbeing. She is passionate about the community and started the Facebook group to replicate the connections and feel of a local village. She loves nature and is also training to lead forest bathing sessions with Breathchamps – bathing in the atmosphere of the forest.
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This week’s Mancunian guest is Tony Nugent, a local business owner & volunteer job coach (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonynugent1/). Tony volunteers at a local school helping young people learn about the world of work. He is also a volunteer job coach at Jobcare. He also advises a local sixth form with an apprentice scheme. Tony expands on his philosophy of ‘the slight edge’ - taking small steps forward. Tony also talks about the ‘hula hoop’ man and invites interested listeners to connect with him on LinkedIn.
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This week’s Mancunian guest is Emma Goswell, Radio and Podcast host(https://twitter.com/ComeOutStories). Emma talks about the work she does to support the LFBTQ+ community in the UK & globally. She shines a light on some of the concerns facing people identifying as LGBTQ+ around the globe. Emma is also a writer and the author of Coming Out Stories (https://www.queerlit.co.uk/products/coming-out-stories). This episode is for you if you are keen to learn more about the key issues in the LGBTQ+ community.
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This week’s Mancunian guest is Cath Broadhead, Co-Founder, This is the Promise (https://www.instagram.com/this_is_the_promise/). Cath shares how she started an urban homestead bringing local produce and sustainable living to Manchester. This episode is for you if you are interested in eating healthily in a climate-friendly way.
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The Meet the Mancunian podcast has taken listeners on a journey through the local community in Manchester. As Season 1 of the podcast draws to a close, here is some more bonus content as a thank you to my listeners. My guests share the most important life lessons they have learned. I hope my listeners enjoy this compilation and can find some useful tips to adopt in their own lives.
Do consider subscribing to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. Watch out for Season 2 of the Meet the Mancunian launching on Tuesday, 29 March 2022 with a fresh new look and some more inspiring Mancunian guests. Thank you for taking the time to listen regularly.
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podcast #episode #mancunian #manchester The twelfth episode & season finale of the Meet the Mancunian podcast features Marie Greenhalgh, founder, Wythenshawe Good Neighbours (https://wythenshawegoodneighbours.com/). Marie talks about how she found her passion for working with the elderly. She provides some unique insights into how older people want to be consulted on any services or programmes for them. She also highlights that older people are keen to find ways to contribute to their local community.
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The Meet the Mancunian podcast has taken listeners on a journey through the local community in Manchester. As Season 1 of the podcast draws to a close, here is some bonus content as a thank you to my listeners. My Mancunian guests discuss their fierce love for Manchester - the people, the architecture, the history, and the food are some of the reasons mentioned.
Do consider subscribing to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. Keep listening in for the final episode of Season 1 on 22 March 2022. Season 2 of the podcast launches on 29 March 2022. Thank you for taking the time to listen regularly.
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The eleventh episode of the Meet the Mancunian podcast features Sara Kay, Founder, Serious Laughter (https://www.seriouslaughterwellbeing.co.uk/). Sara is a wellbeing laughter yoga teacher and also hosts laughter yoga sessions for community groups. She enjoys bringing mental strength through laughter to people who are anxious or overwhelmed. She also brings joy to families and children using puppets to create special memories.
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The tenth episode of the Meet the Mancunian podcast features Sarah Steinhoefel, Founder, The Hive Mind Company (https://www.thehivemindcompany.co.uk/). Sarah is a coach to female business owners who she supports with marketing & mental health advice. She aims to help her clients gain confidence and find their own voice.
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The ninth episode of the Meet the Mancunian podcast features Mel Page, Co-founder, Drawing Board Productions Community Interest Company (https://www.drawingboardproductions.co.uk/). Mel and her business partner Amanda Fourie have launched hyperlocal newspapers and events to support the local communities they live and work in. The hyperlocal print newspapers include Heatons Post (www.heatonpost.co.uk), Cheadle Post (www.cheadlepost.co.uk), and Didsbury Post (www.didsburypost.co.uk). Mel expands on her love for the community and how she found her passion in serving the community through events to put the Heatons & Reddish on the map as well as the community newspaper(s) they produce. She invites listeners to reach out in case they would like to set up their own community newspaper.
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The eighth episode of the Meet the Mancunian podcast features Bryan Dunne, Founder, Northern Poets Society (https://twitter.com/PoetsNorthern). Bryan set up the Northern Poets Society during the lockdown, to provide an online creative community for poets in the North of the UK. Bryan has also started hosting live poetry readings at the historic landmark Clitheroe Castle (https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums/clitheroe-castle-museum/) with the next one in April 2022. There will also be an art & poetry collaboration exhibition at Bolton Station’s art gallery in July 2022. Both the events are open to the public, please contact Northern Poets Society for details. Bryan reads the inspiring poem ‘Making a Difference’ by celebrated Mancunian poet Lemn Sissay (https://www.lemnsissay.com/) in this episode.
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The seventh episode of Meet the Mancunian podcast features John Swallow, Senior Youth Worker, GroundWork (https://www.groundwork.org.uk/). Groundwork is a federation of charities mobilising practical community action on poverty and the environment across the UK. John started off as a postman and then found his passion in youth work through volunteering. He talks about he works with groups of young people across Greater Manchester helping them to connect with nature and the environment. John’s focus is on helping vulnerable youth develop resilience and life skills. Looking to change careers, this episode may be for you.
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The sixth episode features Mancunian Helen Calvert (https://www.clear-day.co.uk/), a life coach to female business owners and podcast host. Helen hosts a podcast The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life (https://tinyurl.com/MTMHelen). Helen shares how she aims to support female business owners through her work and how she helps them shed emotional baggage. Her podcast gives listeners a new perspective and leads to lightbulb moments. She also shares a very valuable life tip about being kind to ourselves. Looking to find happiness, you may enjoy this episode.
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The fifth episode features Mancunian Anthony Parker, a primary school teacher by day and a poet by night. Anthony Parker (https://thepoeticprince.home.blog/) uses his creative talent to raise funds for homelessness charities FareShare (https://fareshare.org.uk/) and Mustard Tree (https://mustardtree.org.uk/). Anthony was inspired by the work of footballer Marcus Rushford on homelessness and child food poverty. From writing poems on commission as thoughtful gifts as a way to fundraise, Anthony is now in the process of publishing his poetry in a book to help the two charities. Looking to use your talent for good, you may like this podcast episode.
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The fourth episode features Mancunian Kat Browning, founder, Tea & Jam. Tea & Jam (https://teajam.live/) is a community for hobbyist musicians. Kat hosts a concert series and a weekly Practise-along session called Work-In-Progress Wednesdays. She shares her love for music and why she thinks online practice-along sessions are particularly suited to people with hidden disabilities besides. If you are looking to find a musical tribe, this episode is for you.
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This week’s episode features Mancunian Aaron Fletcher who is the Owner of Buzzing Sounds and Advisor to Step Up Manchester (https://www.stepupmcr.org/). Step Up Manchester is the place-based giving scheme for Manchester. Step Up aims to connect people within the local community to enable ideas to flourish. People may donate time, funding, resources, skills, space, or expertise to help others in the community. Aaron talks about his passion for audio, community, and how local business owners can use their skills for good. If you are looking for some inspiration on volunteering for a community organisation, this episode is for you.
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This week’s Mancunian guest is Jean Wright is the Eco Lead for Wythenshawe Waste Warriors (https://wythenshawewastewarriors.co.uk/). Wythenshawe Waste Warriors are a group of volunteers focused on cleaning up the parks and green spaces in Wythenshawe. Jean shares her experiences with the link between litter pollution and climate change. She also shares her favourite places in Manchester. If you are concerned about litter and its impact on biodiversity, this episode is for you. Get inspired and perhaps consider a similar volunteer movement in your community.
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Diana Bowden is the founder of the employability charity - Let's Go Forward (https://letsgoforward.org.uk/). Let's Go Forward creates a supportive community for job seekers in Manchester. Diana shares how she started the charity and where she hopes to take it. She also shares her passion for Manchester. Do have a look at their website or social media handles if you are looking for your dream job.
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