#NurtureYourZest #StudioSessions: Recent Episodes
Ashleigh King Flamingo Heights
Welcome to Nurture Your Zest - a weekly podcast for the creative and curious. Change your world through self-growth and self care. Hear the stories of people from all walks of life, be inspired, hear their struggles and tips for success and #NurtureYourZest.
Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes Anna Brand — founder of B. with Anna Brand, brand strategist, podcaster, dog lover and self-confessed non-linear thinker — for a warm, funny and refreshingly honest conversation about branding, confidence, late-diagnosed ADHD, and the courage it takes to finally own who you are.
From spending most of her life believing she was "the stupid one" to going back to university at 30 as a single mum, Anna shares how becoming a mother, starting a business, and stepping in front of a camera she found terrifying reshaped her sense of what she's capable of.
Themes of this conversation:
🌵 Leading your brand, not just running your business
Why so many founders have spent years "just running a business" without ever owning what they stand for.
🌵 "I'm obsessed with how branding changes you"
Anna reflects on why branding isn't really about logos for her, but about the confidence and self-belief she never had — and how helping others find theirs became her purpose.
🌵 The turning point: becoming a mum
How the birth of her son shifted everything, sparking a decision to go back to uni as a mature student, start a business, and stop hiding.
🌵 You don't have to be Elton John to lead
Debunking the myth that leadership means being an extrovert, a "tech bro", or the perfect Instagram woman.
🌵 Imposter syndrome and cutting the "BS"
Why speaking from lived experience and real client feedback quiets the self-doubt, and how honesty is the antidote to feeling like a fraud.
🌵 The "invisible phenomenon"
Ashleigh and Anna unpack why so many women aged 40–60 feel invisible under the weight of caring responsibilities and mental load — and why their dreams deserve attention too.
🌵 Doing it scared, and doing it together
Anna admits being on camera was the most terrifying thing she could imagine — and shares how surrounding herself with the right people helped her do it anyway, to prove to others that they can too.
🌵 Just start, and stop comparing
On finding your own way to show up (notes or no notes, pen in hand or not), letting your style evolve, and why the only real advice for starting a podcast is to begin.
🌵 ADHD, labels and self-understanding
An honest, nuanced exchange on late diagnosis — why Anna still doesn't see ADHD as a superpower, why Ashleigh is learning to shed labels, and how easy it is to over-identify with them.
🌵 Owning your difference
Why shared "brand values" are really just shared experiences, why honesty always outperforms performance, and how thinking in a non-linear way became Anna's point of difference.
Chapters
00:00 "I Spent Most of My Life Thinking I Was Stupid"
02:10 Meet Anna Brand: Helping Founders Lead, Not Just Run
02:58 Why Your Brand Evolves as You Do
05:14 Feeling Different: Anger, Loneliness and a Restless Mind
06:06 The Turning Point: Becoming a Mum
08:21 Ashleigh's "Ideal Guest" and the Heart of Nurture Your Zest
09:52 Back to Uni at 30 as a Single Mum
14:19 AI, Change and the Rise of Personal Brand
17:12 You Don't Have to Be Elton John to Lead
18:00 Imposter Syndrome and Cutting the "BS"
20:00 The "Invisible Phenomenon" for Women 40–60
22:35 Facing the Camera: Doing It Scared, Together
26:58 Finding Your Own Way to Show Up (and Just Starting)
31:56 ADHD, Labels and "The Stupid One"
35:27 Shared Values, Honesty and Owning Your Difference
40:28 One Word to Nurture Your Zest
Links & Resources
Visit Anna Brand’s Website: annabrandcreative.com
Tune in to Anna's Podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChb6FfRRnH5hzL18Dkb_F5w
Connect with Anna Brand on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anna-brand
Connect with Your Host, Ashleigh King: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/
This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. 🦩 If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to:
💌 bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk www.flamingoheights.co.uk
Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes Kim McDermottroe, an exceptionally talented Teesside-based creative director, costume and puppet designer, illustrator, and TEDx speaker, for a deeply moving exploration of the neurodivergent imagination.
Carving out a thriving 23-year creative career from her home town of Billingham, Kim lives and breathes the tactile world of character design. In this beautifully raw conversation, Kim brings her studio creations directly into the hot seat, introducing us to stop-motion puppets born out of lockdown isolation.
Themes of this conversation:
- 🌵 The Executive "Waiting Zone" Exploring that heavy state of mental paralysis where a single afternoon appointment can consume an entire day's productivity.
- 🌵 Carving a Creative Career in Teesside Why Kim proudly chose to stay a "smoggy" and invest her talents locally, contributing to Middlesbrough and Redcar parades, regional festivals, and the changing cultural narrative of the North East.
- 🌵 From Sketchbook to Stop-Motion Reality The artistic journey behind her studio characters, including "Lockie" (the anthropomorphic lockdown Easter hare with a permanent plague mask) and how an Arts Council DYCP grant transformed her creative practice.
- 🌵 Owning Your "A-Game" Moving past the car-side tears and post-meeting shame spirals of blurting out eccentric thoughts (like spotting imaginary penguins on roofs) to embrace them as the core source of your ideas.
- 🌵 Living with Pareidolia & Sensory Processing How Kim hyper-focuses on faces in ordinary objects like cactuses or bus railings, and why certain spoken English and French words physically feel too unbearable to pronounce.
- 🌵 A Late Diagnosis as a Cozy Blanket The profound relief of discovering her autism seven years ago, transitioning from feeling like her brain was actively trying to sabotage her to understanding it was always doing its best
Chapters
00:00 Pre-Appointment Paralysis: Navigating the Executive "Waiting Zone"
03:58 Proud Smoggy: Carving a 23-Year Creative Career in Teesside
06:10 Subconscious Proclamations & Teaching Puppet Making in Primary School
08:36 The Unique Cake Analogy: Harnessing Your Unique Selling Point
09:57 Riverside Festivals & Rewriting the Narrative of Growing Up in Middlesbrough
13:08 Finding Inspiration in Guillermo del Toro, Jim Henson, and Character Design
16:54 Meet the Studio Puppets: The Anatomy of Lockie, Toadstool, and Piper
22:52 Paperwork Accountability: Securing an Arts Council England DYCP Grant
25:22 Why Stop-Motion Animation Needs 3D Tactile Familiarity
27:34 Swapping the Red Circle for Green: Access Needs are Not Preferences
31:00 The Reality of Meeting Anxiety: Processing "Penguins on the Roofs"
35:04 Support Systems for Autistic Meltdowns and decision Fatigue
45:36 Opening Doors for Neurodivergent Freelancers Without a Body of Work
47:58 Live Spoken Word Performance: "My Salvaged Skin"
50:29 One Word to Nurture Your Zest: Creativity
Follow Kim McDermottroe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenerlavelle/
Visit Kim’s Website: https://greenerlavelle.co.uk/
Watch Kim’s Full TEDx Teesside Talk: https://youtu.be/4SoM0vbQ774?si=lWfzzFRgNxcm1BBu
Read "Simple Tips. Smart Ideas." by Erica Wolf-Murray: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Smart-Ideas-Erica-Wolfe-Murray/dp/1911195980
Connect with Your Host, Ashleigh King: Ashleigh King on LinkedIn
This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. 🦩
If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk
www.flamingoheights.co.uk
Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes Liza Knight, founder of Mint Business Club, tea enthusiast, and "semi-feral entrepreneur", for a conversation that is as refreshing as a well-brewed cup of Lapsang Souchong.
With 22 years of experience as a tea merchant and a deep expertise in business coaching, Liza brings a uniquely grounded perspective on what it really takes to run a sustainable business without losing your soul. From her personal journey with late-diagnosed autism and ADHD to the radical act of "dating yourself" and setting unapologetic boundaries, Liza shares why the most profitable thing you can be is yourself.
Together, Ashleigh and Liza explore the "shame spiral," the power of hormones in business, and why sometimes, the most revolutionary thing you can do is be "inconvenient."
Themes of this conversation:
🌵 The "Semi-Feral" Philosophy
Why being fully yourself, without apology or sacrifice for others' comfort, is the key to both happiness and business success.
🌵 Beans, Spoons, and Sparkles
Liza’s signature mixing-desk framework for checking in with your physical, mental, and emotional energy before tackling your to-do list.
🌵 Eradicating the "Shame Spiral"
How curiosity and iteration can help business owners move past failure without getting stuck under a duvet.
🌵 Neurodivergence & The Menopause
The reality of late diagnosis for women and why "resource management" becomes critical when the brain you showed up with is struggling to cope.
🌵 Clear is Kind
The importance of boundaries, clear communication, and why saying "no" actually makes the people around you feel safer.
🌵 Authentic Branding vs. Over-Sharing
Finding the "forks" - the tiny, relatable moments that connect you to your audience without having to trauma-dump or sacrifice your privacy.
This episode is for anyone navigating:
The challenges of late-diagnosed neurodivergence
Burnout and the transition from startup to sustainability
The complexities of running a business while managing perimenopause
The desire to build a business that is truly aligned with their values
Anyone ready to stop "masking" and start thriving
Liza reminds us that you can only work with the brain you showed up with on the day, and that the ultimate mission is to "coalesce" all the threads of your life into one beautiful, cohesive weaving.
Chapters
00:00 The Skill of Sustainable Business vs. The Startup Sprint
02:11 Introducing Mint Business Club and 22 Years of Tea
05:03 Tea as Self-Medication: L-Theanine, Focus, and Mood
10:24 Addressing "Misaligned Behaviors" and the Secondary Benefits of Scrolling
14:46 Selling What They Want, Giving What They Need: The Ethics of Coaching
17:15 The Vital Role of Supervision and Being Well-Resourced
20:22 Coaching from the Scar, Not the Wound
22:33 Personal Brand vs. Privacy: Finding Your "Fork"
28:13 Menopause, Neurodivergence, and the "Brain You Showed Up With"
31:57 Why "Feral" is a Boundary: Learn More and Do Better
39:20 Escaping the Shame Spiral Through Iteration
42:30 Beans, Spoons, and Sparkles: The Energy Mixing Desk
46:14 One Word to Nurture Your Zest: Coalesce
Links & Resources
Visit Mint Business Club:
mintbusinessclub.co.uk
Shop Tea Enthusiasts:
tea-enthusiasts.com
Follow Liza on LinkedIn:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lizaknight
Read "The Good Girl Deprogramming" by Michelle Minnikin
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Girl-Deprogramming-Unleash-Within-ebook/dp/B0CN41ND8M
Connect with Your Host, Ashleigh King:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/
This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. 🦩
If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk
www.flamingoheights.co.uk
Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes Samantha Castro, creative video producer, Founder and President of Newcastle Film Club, and former Flamingo Heights team member, for an inspiring conversation about gumption, global moves, and the power of grassroots community.
From growing up in a high-achieving Air Force family in Texas to navigating the rigours of UK spousal visas, Sam shares how she turned her "producer brain" into a tool for both personal and community growth.
Together, Ashleigh and Sam explore the reality of creative burnout, the "nerve-wracking" leap of going full-time on a passion project, and why the secret to nurturing your zest often lies in simply pressing record.
Themes of this conversation:
🌵 The "Texan" Work Ethic
How a childhood of perfect attendance and competitive band/basketball shaped Sam's "show up come hell or high water" approach to her career.
🌵 The Visa Journey
The hidden anxieties and mountains of paperwork involved in building a life across continents, and the relief of finally securing "indefinite leave to remain".
🌵 If You Build It, They Will Come
Recognising a gap in the North East creative scene and founding Newcastle Film Club to help local filmmakers "Collaborate, Create, and Repeat".
🌵 Leadership and Trust
The evolution of a creative leader: learning when to delegate to volunteers and how to maintain high standards without overstepping.
🌵 Backing Yourself
The "now or never" moment of leaving a stable role to focus entirely on a social enterprise and finding viability in passion.
🌵 Creating vs. Consuming
Escaping the algorithm-induced "burnout loop" by getting offline, doing crafts, and finishing personal projects for the sake of joy.
This episode is for anyone navigating:
The transition from a side hustle to a full-time passion
Moving to a new country and finding your "tribe"
Overcoming creative burnout and "consumption fatigue"
Building grassroots communities or social enterprises
Learning to be a compassionate yet effective leader
Chapters
00:00 The "Gumption" to Create What You Want to See
02:47 Growing Up in Texas: Air Force, Sports, and Straight As
05:53 The Power of Showing Up: 12 Years of Perfect Attendance
11:10 Falling in Love with Media and the Move to the UK
17:57 The Reality of Spousal Visas and Lingering Anxiety
22:43 Founding Newcastle Film Club: Filling the Gap
27:06 From Lockdown to RTS Nominations and 95k Views
34:25 Creative Leadership: Delegating and Managing Volunteers
37:03 The Conversation: "Ash, I Need to Go All In"
42:53 The Fear of Pressing "Publish"
47:57 Escaping the Loop: Create More, Consume Less
49:09 Tips for Overcoming Creative Burnout
52:59 One Word to Nurture Your Zest: Honesty
Links & Resources
Visit Newcastle Film Club:
https://www.newcastlefilmclub.co.uk/
Follow Sam’s YouTube Journey:
https://www.youtube.com/@SamanthaJoe
Sam’s Dinosaur Bullet Journal Video:
https://youtu.be/OzRtrJtQlXk?si=23AzVLlAXSdODIWd
Connect with Samantha Castro on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthacastro1/
Connect with Your Host, Ashleigh King: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/
This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. 🦩
If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk www.flamingoheights.co.uk
Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes Charlotte Nichols — founder of the award-winning PR agency Harvey & Hugo and host of the PRsonal podcast — for an incredibly raw, honest, and empowering conversation about business, motherhood, and the courage to "rise" after life shatters your plans.
In this 17th year of her entrepreneurial journey, Charlotte pulls back the curtain on the "accidental" start of her agency during a recession and the identity shifts that come with becoming a mother and navigating a devastating divorce. Together, Ashleigh and Charlotte explore why "character matters more than credentials," the power of sitting with your own pain, and how to maintain your "spark" when the world feels heavy.
Themes of this conversation:
- 🌵 The "Accidental" Entrepreneur How Charlotte turned a "burning desire" and a love for sports marketing into a thriving 17-year PR agency.
- 🌵 PRsonal Branding & Eradicating Shame The story behind the PRsonal podcast and why opening up about miscarriages and "human" struggles is vital in a business setting.
- 🌵 Matressence & The Identity Shift The honest reality of how motherhood and divorce impact creative foresight, and the "sleep when the baby sleeps" vs. "work when the baby sleeps" struggle.
- 🌵 Building a "Cushion of Protection" Why modern PR is shifting toward brand stewardship and protecting your identity in an age of AI and "fake news".
- 🌵 The Power of the Glow Up Rediscovering self-worth, the radical act of cutting your hair to "shed a layer," and the importance of dating yourself.
- 🌵 Glimmers in the Mundane Using swimming, nature, and gratitude journaling to find peace when your mind is "constantly near full".
This episode is for anyone navigating:
- The challenges of being a female founder in a corporate world
- Scaling a business through lean and fertile years
- The emotional landscape of divorce and single parenting
- Brand building and crisis communications in a digital age
- Reclaiming your value after feelings of "worthlessness"
Chapters
- 00:00 The Reality of Devastation and Feeling Like a Failure
- 04:03 17 Years of Entrepreneurship: Taking Stock
- 08:50 Starting a Business in a Recession with "Nothing to Lose"
- 12:13 Being a Young Female Leader on Corporate Boards
- 17:40 "Challenge Normal": The Value of Creativity
- 21:08 Motherhood, Anxiety, and the Shift in Business Energy
- 23:26 Dealing with a Full Mind: Swimming, Nature, and Silence
- 29:27 2024: Devastation, Worthlessness, and Crying Every Day
- 33:30 Reframing Pain: Option B and Reimagining Your Future
- 38:17 PRsonal Podcast: Eradicating Shame in Business
- 42:40 AI, Brand Custodians, and Crisis Communications
- 50:32 The Glow Up: Cutting Hair and Shedding Layers
- 54:25 Learning to Love Yourself and "Dating Yourself"
- 56:40 One Word to Nurture Your Zest: Rise
Links & Resources
Visit Harvey & Hugo:harveyandhugo.com
Tune in to The PRsonal Podcast:
https://www.youtube.com@HarveyandhugoPR
Connect with Charlotte Nichols on LinkedIn:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/charlottenicholsharveyandhugo
Connect with Your Host, Ashleigh King:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king
This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. 🦩
If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk
www.flamingoheights.co.uk
Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes Kenny Primrose, teacher, writer, and host of The Examined Life podcast, for a thoughtful and deeply resonant conversation about wisdom, curiosity, and what it really means to live well in a world of constant noise.
From the audacity of writing letters to David Attenborough and Gordon Brown to find "the right questions," to navigating the flighty impulses of an undiagnosed ADHD mind, Kenny shares how leaning into discomfort has reshaped his purpose. Together, Ashleigh and Kenny explore the power of storytelling, the dopamine hit of "time bending," and the redemptive nature of facing the things we usually run away from.
Themes of this conversation:
🌵 The power of a good question
How asking the right things can be more redemptive and life-giving than having all the answers.
🌵 Living deliberately in a changing world
Stepping back to notice "the water we’re swimming in" and how clear writing leads to clear thinking.
🌵 Shy bairns get nowt
The "audacity" of reaching out to dream guests and why interesting people are often just waiting for a compelling reason to say yes.
🌵 ADHD, dopamine, and "time bending"
Navigating time blindness, the rush of a deadline, and finding natural ways to regulate a restless mind through exercise and presence.
🌵 Facing the dark to find the light
Kenny’s journey into a podcast season focused on death, dying, and grief, and why we must sit with sadness to truly grow.
🌵 Validation vs. Value
Why your happiness shouldn't depend on external likes, and the Disney-inspired wisdom of being "enough" regardless of the win.
This episode is for anyone navigating:
- The search for deeper meaning and wisdom
- Living with (or suspecting) neurodivergence
- Creative burnout and the "last 10%" of a project
- The challenge of staying present when you want to "outrun your problems"
- A desire to bridge divides through better dialogue
Chapters
- 00:00 "If you're not enough without winning..."
- 03:05 Teaching, Philosophy, and the "Good Life"
- 06:02 The Origin of The Examined Life
- 09:39 Reaching out to David Attenborough & Gordon Brown
- 12:15 Living Generously in a Polarised World
- 17:17 The Integrity of Guesting & Podcasting Values
- 23:23 Using Substack for Long-Form Writing & Support
- 30:31 Owning Creativity as a "Slow Learner"
- 34:33 The November Pattern: Moving, Travel, and ADHD
- 39:00 Time Blindness and the Adrenaline Rush of Deadlines
- 43:24 Running Towards the Hard Realities of Grief
- 48:35 One Word to Nurture Your Zest: Alignment
Links & Resources
Visit The Examined Life Website
https://examined-life.com/
Subscribe to Kenny’s Substack
https://kennyprimrose.substack.com/
Connect with Kenny Primrose on LinkedIn
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-primrose-4058341b
Connect with Your Host, Ashleigh King
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/
This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. 🦩
If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk
www.flamingoheights.co.uk
In this insightful and empowering episode of Nurture Your Zest, host Ashleigh King sits down with business exit strategist and operations expert Laurie Stirling to unpack what it really takes to build a business that doesn’t rely on you to survive. From her early beginnings in Australia to building and exiting a 14-year business, Laurie shares a powerful story of resilience, reinvention and redefining what success looks like on your own terms.
With honesty, clarity and a refreshingly practical approach, Laurie dives into the systems, mindset shifts and strategic thinking required to scale sustainably.
Key topics discussed:
🌵 From survival to strategy
Laurie shares her journey growing up in challenging circumstances, the pivotal moment that shaped her relationship with money, and how that experience fuels her mission to help others build financial independence through business.
🌵 Why you are not the problem in your business
Many founders believe they are the bottleneck, but Laurie explains why it’s almost always a system issue, and how shifting this mindset can unlock growth and reduce overwhelm.
🌵 The 5 business bottlenecks every founder faces
From brand awareness to cash flow, Laurie breaks down the five key stages where businesses get stuck — and how understanding your bottleneck can transform your results.
🌵 Stepping into the CEO role
Using the powerful “captain of the ship” analogy, Laurie explains why founders must move beyond doing everything themselves and instead focus on vision, strategy and direction.
🌵 Systems, delegation and scaling sustainably
If systems feel overwhelming, this episode offers practical, accessible ways to start — including how to document processes, delegate effectively and build a team that complements your strengths.
🌵 Building a business that can run without you
Laurie shares how she transitioned from running a business to helping others step back, scale up, and even prepare for exit — creating freedom, flexibility and long-term value.
🌵 Entrepreneurship, identity and mindset
From fear of visibility to capacity challenges, this conversation explores the internal blocks that hold founders back — and how to “lock in” and take action anyway.
Chapters
00:00 From leads to systems
02:05 Laurie’s journey: from Australia to entrepreneurship
05:56 Building a business from scratch (before social media)
09:52 Financial independence and the drive behind Laurie’s work
11:42 Adapting to change: technology, AI and staying ahead
12:57 The role of a founder: captain vs operator
16:32 Understanding business bottlenecks
17:56 The 5 bottlenecks explained
23:14 Using data to make smarter business decisions
25:07 When systems feel overwhelming
27:12 Strengths, weaknesses and building the right team
29:44 Customer personas vs real paying clients
31:23 Letting go: delegation, control and leadership mindset
34:02 Simple ways to start building systems
37:06 From bookkeeping to business exit strategist
42:25 Creating scalable impact and extracting IP
45:17 The power of collaboration and learning in community
47:15 Life beyond business: creativity and balance
48:16 Laurie’s “one word” to Nurture Your Zest
Links & Resources
Visit Laurie Stirling’s Website
https://www.lauriestirling.com/
Connect with Laurie Stirling on LinkedIn
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lauriestirling
Laurie’s Bottleneck Quiz
https://bottlenecks.scoreapp.com
Check Out Laurie’s Art Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ladylaurieartist
Connect with Your Host, Ashleigh King
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/
This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. 🦩
If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk
www.flamingoheights.co.uk
In this vibrant and thought-provoking episode of Nurture Your Zest, host Ashleigh King sits down with neurodiversity advocate and community builder Holly Knight, founder of Learn, Grow, Thrive.
Known for her unmistakable neon green hair and equally bright energy, Holly shares her deeply personal journey of discovering her neurodivergent identity, learning to unmask, and building spaces where young people feel seen, supported and empowered.
With honesty, humour and refreshing bluntness, Holly reflects on the realities of growing up neurodivergent, navigating burnout, masking, social expectations and the pressure to “have life figured out” in your twenties.
She also shares the powerful story behind Learn, Grow, Thrive, the programme she created to support neurodiverse young people aged 16–25 to find their passions, build confidence and explore meaningful opportunities beyond traditional pathways.
This episode is a celebration of authenticity, individuality and the courage it takes to show up in the world exactly as you are.
Key topics discussed:
🌵 Neurodiversity and self-acceptance
Holly shares how discovering her ADHD and autism helped her better understand herself and why masking throughout school left her exhausted. She reflects on the journey of unmasking and why embracing her “neon green energy” became a powerful act of self-acceptance.
🌵 The power of authenticity and unmasking
From being told she is “too blunt” to learning how authenticity builds stronger relationships, Holly explores the importance of showing up as your true self, even when it challenges social norms.
🌵 Learn, Grow, Thrive
Holly explains how her experience of feeling unsupported as a young neurodivergent person inspired her to create Learn, Grow, Thrive, a project helping young people aged 16–25 discover their passions, develop skills and access opportunities often overlooked in traditional systems.
🌵 Navigating burnout and boundaries
Holly opens up about ADHD burnout, the challenge of saying “yes” to everything that feels exciting, and the importance of setting boundaries, pacing yourself and learning when to rest.
🌵 Finding purpose in your twenties
The conversation explores the pressure many young people feel to achieve life milestones early, and why Holly believes your twenties should be about exploration, curiosity and discovering what truly matters to you.
Chapters
00:00 Embracing Vibrancy: The Power of Colour and Identity
02:33 Navigating Chaos: Finding Order in the Unpredictable
05:48 The Journey of Self-Discovery: Unmasking and Authenticity
09:52 The Challenges of Neurodiversity: Burnout and Boundaries
11:21 Supporting Young Minds: Learn, Grow, Thrive and Other Projects
15:03 Holly’s Kryptonite
17:11 Chaos, Structure and Being Blunt
23:02 Navigating Modern Dating and Communication Challenges
26:40 Friendship Dynamics and Neurodiversity
30:32 The Pressure of Adulthood and Societal Expectations
37:20 Finding Purpose and Creating Impact
43:15 The Importance of Rest and Self-Care
Links & Resources
Learn More About Learn, Grow, Thrive
celebratedifference.co.uk/tag/learn-grow-thrive/
Connect with Holly Knight on LinkedIn
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/holly-knight
Connect with Your Host, Ashleigh King
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/
This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. 🦩
If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk
www.flamingoheights.co.uk
CONTENT TRIGGER WARNING:
Listener and viewer discretion is advised.
Sensitive topics covered in this episode include:
Murder, violent crime, loss and bereavement, grief and trauma, mental health challenges, and financial stress.
If you find this topic upsetting and need any additional support, we’ve included some helpful resources below:
www.samaritans.org
mind.org.uk
www.informationnow.org.uk/article/bereavement/
www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/money-and-mental-health/
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In this special International Women’s Day 2026 episode of Nurture Your Zest, Ashleigh King steps into the guest seat for a deeply personal and powerful conversation with Charlotte Nichols, founder of Harvey and Hugo and host of the PRsonal Podcast.
For the first time, Ashleigh swaps interviewer for interviewee, opening up about grief, trauma, entrepreneurship, money mindset, self-worth, and what it truly means to build a business rooted in purpose.
With honesty and vulnerability, she shares how the murder of her best friend at 21 reshaped her relationship with storytelling, how trauma can quietly influence leadership and identity, and how reclaiming her voice through podcasting became an act of healing.
This episode is a celebration of women’s resilience, creativity and courage, and a reminder that vulnerability is not weakness, but a superpower.
Key topics discussed:
🌵 Personal grief and growth
Ashleigh reflects on losing her best friend Joe to murder while studying journalism, and how that trauma caused her to step away from her dream career. She shares how grief resurfaces unexpectedly, how trauma responses show up in everyday life, and how storytelling can both heal and re-trigger.
🌵 Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio
Ashleigh shares the story behind Flamingo Heights, the bright, light-filled podcast studio she built after being made redundant and pivoting during COVID.
🌵 Vulnerability as a superpower
Ashleigh explores how smiling through trauma can be a coping mechanism, and how vulnerability, when handled responsibly, can unlock courage in others.
🌵 Resilience, money mindset & entrepreneurial reality
This episode also moves into the very real pressures of running a creative business.
🌵 Community and support
Ashleigh shares why she believes holding space for others is a gift — and why she’s learning to receive as much as she gives.
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Links & Resources
Visit Harvey and Hugo
harveyandhugo.com
Tune in to The PRSonal Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/@HarveyandhugoPR
Watch Ashleigh’s PRSonal Podcast Episode
https://youtu.be/9kUK2-RX_6g?si=5winv2deLEE_TwkF
Connect with Charlotte Nichols on LinkedIn
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/charlottenicholsharveyandhugo
Connect with Your Host, Ashleigh King
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/
This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. 🦩
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Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes Paul King – Co-Founder of Flow Software Solutions, host of The Modern Compliance Podcast, surveying software specialist, family man, and passionate champion of underdog businesses, for a grounded, energising and deeply practical conversation about entrepreneurship, community, industry change, and doing work that truly matters.
From solving “hair on fire” report-writing chaos in the surveying industry to protecting staff culture with unapologetic boundaries, Paul shares what it really takes to bootstrap a SaaS company, uplift clients, and build something sustainable without outside investment.
Together, Ashleigh and Paul explore time, family, mould health, recurring revenue, leadership, podcasting, and what it means to grow a business without losing your values.
Themes of this conversation:
🌵 The real problem Flow solves
Giving surveyors their evenings back – reclaiming time for tea with their families instead of writing reports at 10pm.
🌵 David vs Goliath in business
Why supporting small surveying firms matters, and how software can level the playing field against large corporate monopolies.
🌵 Bootstrapping vs outside investment
Building Flow Software Solutions from scratch, learning from failure, pivoting hard, and growing to 350+ clients without investors.
🌵 Mould, health & hidden risk
The reality of damp buildings, changing legislation, Awaab’s Law, and why indoor air quality is more important than we think.
🌵 Boundaries & culture
The “two strikes rule,” protecting staff from toxic clients, and why revenue should never come at the cost of values.
🌵 Recurring revenue & employee incentives
How a SaaS bonus structure aligns the whole team – and why sharing growth builds loyalty and momentum.
🌵 Working with family
Building a company with his brother and sister, the power of trust, and why familiarity can be a strength, not nepotism.
🌵 Podcasting as growth
Stepping into discomfort, finding confidence in public speaking, and using curiosity as a bridge to connection.
🌵 Fatherhood & perspective
How becoming a dad reshaped Paul’s relationship with work, safety, and legacy.
🌵 Community over competition
Why referrals, partnerships, and uplifting others create long-term business resilience.
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Paul reminds us that good software gives people their time back, that values matter more than vanity metrics, and that business growth should feel human.
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Links & Resources
Flow Mobile Surveying Website
https://www.flowmobile.app/
Flow Mobile Surveying’s Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@flowmobilesurveying
The Modern Compliance Podcast
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0wCiStPR0XLEutMgZcn5jc
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@flowmobilesurveying
Connect with Flow Mobile Surveying on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/flow-software-solutions/posts/?feedView=all
Connect with Paul King on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulking1/
Connect with Your Host, Ashleigh King
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/
This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. 🦩
If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk
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Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes Reverend Zoe Heming - ordained minister, Canon for Mission at Newcastle Cathedral, disability advocate, and bold female leader, for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about faith, AI, intuition, disability, and the urgent need for community in a divided world.
From asking “Are we making AI God?” to exploring what it means to lead vulnerably as a disabled woman in the Church, Zoe brings wisdom, courage, and curiosity to every topic.
Together, Ashleigh and Zoe dance through big questions about spirituality in the digital age, social justice, identity, inclusion, and what it really means to live in community.
Themes of this conversation:
🌵 Are we creating a new God in AI?
Exploring technology, spirituality, confirmation bias, and the responsibility we carry in an age of large language models
🌵 Faith, tradition & reason
Why zooming out matters, and how history, scripture, and curiosity help us navigate cultural polarisation
🌵 Intuition & female leadership
Trusting your instinct in a world that has historically silenced women
🌵 Disability as a gift (even when you didn’t ask for it)
Zoe’s journey into chronic pain, wheelchair use, and what vulnerability teaches us about leadership
🌵 Mary vs Martha energy
Presence, productivity, neurodiversity, and why listening might be more radical than doing
🌵 Community over individualism
Why “humans can’t save ourselves” and why thriving requires shared narrative, shared responsibility, and shared humanity
🌵 Inclusion without curation
Holding space for diverse experiences without weaponising identity
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This episode is for anyone navigating:
Faith in a modern world
AI and spirituality
Female leadership
ADHD and neurodiversity
Disability and identity
Social justice and inclusion
Or simply the longing for deeper community
Zoe reminds us that our limitations may be gifts, that curiosity is a spiritual practice, and that we are most alive in relationship with others.
If this conversation resonates, share it with someone who’s wrestling with big questions about faith, identity, technology, or belonging.
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Chapters:
00:00 Exploring Community and Connection
02:44 Navigating Social Justice and Faith
06:14 The Role of AI in Modern Society
12:09 Intuition and Female Leadership
12:50 Embracing Diversity and Inclusion
16:09 The Importance of Listening and Presence
27:04 Navigating Life's Challenges and Disabilities
30:10 The Intersection of Faith and Disability
31:39 Embracing Limitations as Gifts
35:34 Vulnerability in Leadership and Community
38:52 Personal Identity Beyond Labels
42:54 Creating Inclusive Spaces for Diverse Experiences
45:54 The Importance of Listening and Learning
50:04 Nurturing Joy and Connection
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Important Links & Resources
Newcastle Cathedral Website
https://newcastlecathedral.org.uk/
Connect with Zoe on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/revdzoe/?hl=en
Learn More About the Newcastle Cathedral Team
https://newcastlecathedral.org.uk/learn/about-us/meet-the-team/
Connect with Your Host, Ashleigh King
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/
If you liked this episode, you may also like this one:
https://youtu.be/fydAMoBNTxg?si=HqZP-isUTLcWbh6g
This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. 🦩
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That's right, Nurture Your Zest is BACK! 🌵
Season 4 of Nurture Your Zest is on its way, and we’re bringing you a fresh lineup of thoughtful, inspiring, and beautifully honest conversations.
This season, we’re sitting down with creative minds, purpose-led founders, and community builders who are doing things their own way. Embracing growth, navigating change, and building lives and businesses that nurture their zest.
If you love honest chats, curious minds, and stories that leave you feeling fired up (and slightly obsessed), you’re in the right place.
This season, we’re exploring what it really looks like to:
🌵 Build something meaningful
🌵 Embrace difference and turn it into your superpower
🌵 Lead, create, and grow in ways that feel aligned, not forced
🌵 Ask bigger questions about success, purpose, and community
🌵 ... and how to Nurture Your Zest, of course!
Season 4 launches Wednesday 19th February 2026, hosted by Ashleigh King 🎙️
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🎧 Need to catch up? Tune in to previous seasons below:
https://youtu.be/61qFbb0RWfc?si=fC5Z1PbDw0QwjGjw
Why not connect with us on socials?
https://www.instagram.com/nurtureyourzest/?__d=1%2F
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/nurtureyourzest
Nurture Your Zest is recorded and produced at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio 🦩
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Join your host Ashleigh King as she welcomes Mayira Thomas – poet, educator, speaker, and founder of Mayfly Coaching – for a heartfelt and profound conversation that spans identity, healing, emotional intelligence, and the power of truly being seen. Mayira brings a deeply rooted, cross-cultural perspective to her work.
Themes of this conversation:
🌵 Growing up between cultures, navigating assumptions and identity, and how these early experiences shaped Mayira’s mission to help others feel seen
🌵 The emotional weight young people often carry – from racism and cultural expectations to being silent caregivers – and why nurturing safe spaces is essential
🌵 Reframing how we see teenagers, especially boys, and giving them the tools to process emotion, build confidence, and ask for help
🌵 The importance of emotional self-leadership in adults – and how awareness, boundaries, and better communication create healthier homes and communities
🌵 Mayira’s creative and spiritual journey – from writing poetry and meditating in nature to embracing solitude, breathwork, and the beauty of slowing down
🌵 Why she believes creativity isn’t a luxury, but a survival tool – and how self-expression, not perfection, can lead us to personal freedom
Connect with Mayira Thomas:
💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mayflycoaching/
📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lord-cpc-authentic-action?originalSubdomain=uk
This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk www.flamingoheights.co.uk
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Christina Lord – coach, creative, breathwork facilitator, and soulful strategist who helps people reconnect with their true selves, navigate life’s messy middle, and reignite their inner spark.
Themes of this conversation:
🌵 The power of energy and embodiment – how emotions are “energy in motion,” and why tuning into your body is the first step to transformation
🌵 Living through the dark night of the soul – from grief and burnout to quitting her job, ending a 16-year relationship, and travelling the world to rediscover herself
🌵 Learning to listen to the whispers – why ignoring the “niggles” can lead to crisis, and how compassionate curiosity can guide us back to alignment
🌵 Breaking up with ‘shoulds’ and people-pleasing – how Christina stopped abandoning herself and began building a life rooted in radical honesty, boundaries, and self-trust
🌵 Letting go to grow – navigating life’s endings and beginnings, and why change, grief, and heartbreak can be unexpected invitations to rise
🌵 Rediscovering creativity and softness – how reclaiming play, presence, and feeling deeply can help you find your way home to yourself
🌵 Why breath is everything – from coaching to breathwork, how reconnecting with the breath can shift your nervous system, your perspective, and your life
Connect with Christina Lord:
💻 Website: https://www.authenticactioncoaching.com/
📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lord-cpc-authentic-action?originalSubdomain=uk
This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌
bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk
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🔞 Content trigger warning: Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Robert Little – coach, podcast host, former door-to-door salesman, and passionate advocate for community, connection, and living life with intention.Themes of this conversation:🌵 Embracing challenges – the importance of mental resilience for facing any challenge whether that be fasting during Ramadan to going alcohol-free for 661 days🌵Growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, the struggles he faced at school, and how through raw determination, he found success through unconventional learning methods 🌵 Building deep community roots – from growing up in local social clubs to being a door-to-door sales man – and how those experiences fuel Robert’s mission to “smash life” 🌵 The impact of losing friends too young, and how grief motivated him to launch the ‘Smash Life Challenge’ and help others thrive 🌵 Why real conversations about mental health, alcohol, and technology are more important than ever – especially for men and younger generations 🌵 The power of routine, gratitude, nature, and “winning the morning” to reclaim your time, energy, and joy in life 🌵 Behind the scenes of launching his own podcast, The Big Red Show – and why Robert believes in doing things his way, with honesty, passion, and heartConnect with Robert Little: 💻 Website: https://smashlifechallenge.co.uk/ 📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-little-73888b172/🎙️ Listen to ‘Big Red Show’: https://open.spotify.com/show/1siTKVdzw6DZdbkynjsID3If you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe! It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk www.flamingoheights.co.uk
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Dawn Young – podcaster, founder of Cluarantonn Podcast Agency, and passionate advocate for ethical true crime storytelling.
Themes of this conversation:
🌵How a love for true crime and a gap in Scottish representation inspired Dawn to start Scottish Murders
🌵The bold decision to transition from co-hosting with her sister to going solo – and how it helped her find her voice
🌵Why ethical storytelling and respecting victims’ families is at the heart of Dawn’s work
🌵The emotional toll of true crime and why setting boundaries and taking breaks is essential
🌵Dawn’s creative process: from researching 18th century cases to building narratives that honour forgotten lives
🌵Exploring Scotland’s beauty and culture through her second podcast Scottish Digest
🌵Launching Cluarantonn Podcast Agency – and how Dawn is now helping others to start, grow and thrive as podcasters
🌵The power of collaboration, building community, and giving back to others on the journey
Connect with Dawn Young:
💻 Website:
https://scottishmurders.com/
🎙️ Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/63qdcQbADDUbB7L9B0Nl4G
https://open.spotify.com/show/2QiEjeKruNSDpAC6rdppIT
Cluarantonn:
https://www.cluarantonn.com/
This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio.Interested in starting your own podcast?
Reach out to us at 💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk or visit www.flamingoheights.co.uk.
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Tamma Carel – environmental consultant, founder of Imvelo, and passionate advocate for sustainable business.Themes of this conversation:🌵Growing up in South Africa and how her early connection to nature shaped her mission to protect it🌵Navigating the challenges and opportunities of immigration, and how adapting to a new country built resilience and courage🌵Building not one, but two businesses – including a SaaS platform that simplifies environmental legislation for organisations🌵Why diversity, ancient wisdom, and local voices are essential to shaping global sustainability policies🌵The entrepreneurial lessons she’s learned as a female founder in male-dominated industries🌵The power of reframing privilege, embracing simplicity, and questioning the abundance of choice in our daily lives🌵Why Tamma believes in “working hard and resting hard” – and how she finds joy in fostering hedgehogsConnect with Tamma Carel: 💻 Website:https://imveloltd.co.uk/📲 LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tamma-carel🎥 TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3howIXSTHEWatch the episode over on our YouTube channel, if you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe! It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk www.flamingoheights.co.uk
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Jamie Pell, occasional DJ, mental health advocate and business founder.🔞 Content trigger warning: Listener and viewer discretion is advised.
Sensitive topics covered in this episode include:
Suicidal ideation, isolation and loneliness, alcohol, burnout.
If you find this topic upsetting and need any additional support, there are some useful contacts available at:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/useful-contacts/
Themes of this conversation:
🌵Jamie’s strong sense of loyalty and justice, and how it shapes his life.
🌵Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and being diagnosed later in life
🌵Challenges in Education: Discussing how traditional education settings often fail ADHD children and the importance of adapting learning styles.
🌵Overwhelm, burnout, stress and the value of therapy in managing stress, burnout, and finding balance.
🌵 Parenting a child with ADHD: Jamie talks about raising a child with ADHD and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
🌵Stimulants and how they help the ADHD brain
🌵 Hyperactive Brain: Understanding what it’s like to live with a hyperactive mind and the challenges it brings.
🌵Dopamine Seeking: The dangers of constantly seeking dopamine and how it can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms.
🌵Alcohol and the ADHD brain, and how this short term coping strategy can lead to burnout
🌵Experiencing time blindness - navigating the challenges of time perception and its impact on daily life.
🌵THe ADHD Tax: How ADHD can cost people more each year, and what Monzo Bank are doing about it
🌵Jamie’s experience with impulsive spending and tips for managing finances with ADHD
🌵Life as a DJ: Jamie reflects on his time as a DJ and how music became his creative outlet.
Shout outs to some cool people, organisations or concepts mentioned in this episode:
- Monzo - ‘ADHD Costs an Additional £1,600 per year’ - https://monzo.com/blog/the-extra-costs-of-living-with-adhd
- Starling Bank - https://app.starlingbank.com
- Chloë Clover - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-clover/
- Wander Films - https://welovewander.com/
You can find Jamie online at:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-pell-am-training-am-recruitment-76144283/
💻 Website: https://amtrainingltd.com/course/mental-health/
Watch the episode over on our YouTube channel, if you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe!
It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
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NurtureYourZest #NurtureYourZestPodcast #ADHD #ADHDLateDiagnosis #Therapy #MensMentalHealth #Impulsivity #Dopamine #NLP #NeuroLinguisticProgramming #ShareYourStory #EmpowerThroughStorytelling #InspireChange #UpliftingVoices #Shame #MaleSuicide
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Kathryn Wharton, curator, community creator and storyteller
Themes of this conversation:
🌵Storytelling across different stakeholder groups
🌵Curating history, and sharing stories, to amplifying stories through tech, and then marketing stories by sharing them
🌵The value of reading and books.
🌵Women in Tech and how it started.
🌵Kathryn’s gift of building community and how this has been a theme throughout her career journey as she has programmed different types of events.
🌵The lessons Kathryn would share with herself if she could go back to starting her business in 2023.
🌵How tenacity has helped Kathryn thrive
Shout outs to some cool people, organisations or concepts mentioned in this episode:
- Dippy the Diplodocus: https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/dippy-on-tour
- Great North Museum: https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/
Book recommendations
- Grit: Why passion and resilience are the secrets to success (Angela Duckworth) - https://amzn.to/43TJCIT
- Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine (Entrepreneurship Simplified) - (Mike Michalowicz) - https://amzn.to/4l3bfp8
You can find Kathryn Wharton online at:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynwharton/
💻 Website: https://www.klwmarketing.co.uk/
📲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klw_marketing/
Watch the episode over on our YouTube channel, if you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe!
It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
www.flamingoheights.co.uk
NurtureYourZest #NurtureYourZestPodcast #CreativeIndustry #CreativeSector #Marketing #TechSector #WomenInTechNorthEast #WomenInTech #Community #SmallBusiness #BusinessNewcastle #BusinessNewcastleuponTyne
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Ann English, a creative visionary who has profoundly impacted Ashleigh with her unique vision mapping techniques. Ann discusses her journey of self-discovery and the power of hyperphantasia—thinking in vivid pictures and multisensory experiences. They explore the importance of visual thinking, embracing strengths and dreams, and how to transform ideas into reality.
Themes of this conversation:
🌵 The power of visual thinking and visual styling
🌵 Discovering the gift of hyperphantasia
🌵 Embracing your superpower
🌵 The transformation of setting a “Word of the Year”
🌵 The magic of creativity and personal journeys
🌵 Why visual doodling matters
🌵 The impact of language and speaking things into existence
🌵 Navigating the challenges of a visual brain
🌵 How to handle difficult days as a creative
🌵 The lesson of the Chocolate Easter Egg
🌵 The Storytelling Suitcase as a tool for growth
Liked this episode?
🌵Listen to Ann English’s first Nurture Your Zest episode: https://youtu.be/f_G55CmTOtg?si=XPBS4HWF3-z3lil8
❌Watch Ann’s TEDx talk:
https://youtu.be/sbRdfeUWI30?si=zqB4qYtQ7SrUGAa4
🌵Buy Ann’s Clarity Quest:
https://amzn.to/4iZQQ2v
Shout outs to some cool people, organisations or concepts mentioned in this episode:
Jakub Stadnik, fine artist
https://www.saatchiart.com/bfreak?srsltid=AfmBOoqHCjvkKQJdnKgQCwOLtWKhugXXA3M3WKP3QF9DdLoiygcoxpM_
You can find Ann English online at:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annenglishcreateintrigue/
💻 Website: https://annenglish.co.uk/
📲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createintrigue/
📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/createintrigue/
If you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe!
It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶
This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio.
If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌
hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
www.flamingoheights.co.uk
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Charlie Hoult, serial entrepreneur, family man and lover of poetry and yoga! Charlie Hoult is an award-winning business leader, angel investor, and entrepreneur. In this conversation, we explore his multifaceted career and personal journey
Themes of this conversation:
🌵Charlie reflects on his experience competing in the local Mayoral Campaign, the challenges of being in the public eye, and what it means to lead in a transparent, public-facing role.
🌵Charlie talks about taking over a fourth-generation family property business, navigating the ups and downs, and the complexities of managing legacy decisions.
🌵The responsibilities that come with inheriting a business and being under the spotlight, and how to manage the expectations tied to legacy.
🌵How Charlie views the trade-offs of using privilege to give back to the community and serve the public.
🌵Why we should follow the Singaporean model of politics and pay politicians on results 🌵 Going to boarding school at age 13 and the power of networking
🌵An inside look into Charlie’s journey with Opencast, and the lessons learned along the way.
🌵Charlie’s favourite writers and why he loves podcasts
Shout outs to some cool people, organisations or concepts mentioned in this episode: Peter Thiel - Zero to One - https://amzn.to/3RnQI0J
Louie MacNiece - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/louis-macneice
You can find Charlie Hoult online at:
💻 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliehoult/
💻 Website: https://opencastsoftware.com/team-members/charlie-hoult/
📲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houltcharlie/
If you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe! It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶
This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
www.flamingoheights.co.uk
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Nic Redman, voice coach, author of On the Mic, and host of 'The Voice Coach Podcast'. 🎙️
Nic is a multi-talented accent chameleon who loves to help her clients find and celebrate their unique vocal
signature.
Themes of this conversation:
🌵Nic’s favourite party trick accents as a child
🌵The wonky path which brought Nic to what she’s doing now today
🌵Facing rejection on the West End
🌵Dabbling in standup and voiceover work
🌵Dyspraxia and the impact it can have on academia or ordinary life
🌵How pregnancy and motherhood can affect the voice
🌵How your childhood can shape your voice
🌵Growing up in Ireland during the conflict
🌵How to tackle childcare with two self-employed folks gigging the house
🌵The ‘invisible women’- women 40-60 stuck caring for elderly parents or children and how to gain confidence, and feel empowered to use your voice
🌵The difference between vocal coaching and speaker coaching
🌵The importance of listening
🌵If in doubt, breathe out
Shout outs to some cool people mentioned in this episode:
Simon Raybould, Presentation Genius:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-raybould-presentations/
You can find Nic online at:
💻 LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nic-redman-voice-podcast-recording-coach
💻 Website: https://nicolaredman.com/
💻 Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-voice-coach-podcast/id1551530536
If you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe! It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶
This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌
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Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Laura Richards, host of the ‘Idea Junkies’ Podcast 🎙️Laura has a background of marketing and PR, who has found her calling in building and making apps through using AI and no-code. She’s been fortunate to secure spaces on some of the elite accelerator and incubator programmes in the North East of England and globally, providing her with the opportunity to ‘fail fast’, learn and iterate her ideas.Since this journey, Laura has founded ‘Idea Junkies’ which is an idea agency helping people to shape their ideas into products and opportunities.We love what Laura’s doing because she’s helping CREATIVES to make an IMPACT.Themes of this conversation:🌵The importance of taking the time to simply get started when you begin your business so you can work out your ‘zone of genius’ and what you love🌵Niching and valuing your versatility as a unique selling point of who you are, and what you do.🌵How to monetise your ideas and intellectual property🌵The motivations behind Laura’s desire to build things which make things better.🌵Agility in startups - when to create processes and when to ask for help🌵Starting her investment journey, then getting pregnant with twins🌵Gender parity in investment and the entrepreneurial journey🌵Boundaries and protecting your time🌵The value of curiosityTop tips for getting started in business: 🌵Get started!🌵Getting your ideas into the hands of your customers🌵Build in public and build fans as you grow🌵The importance of saying ‘no’🌵Find people who can help you🌵Ask for mentoringShout outs to some cool people mentioned in this episode: Jo York, former CEO of the Ignite programmeFemale Founders Rise - https://femalefoundersrise.com/ Alma Angels - https://www.alma-angels.com/ You can find Laura online at:💻 LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/laurarichardsfcipr💻 Website: https://ideajunkies.co.uk/💻 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-idea-junkies-podcast/id1792910015If you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe! It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk www.flamingoheights.co.uk #Entrepreneurship #GenderEquity #FemaleFounder #InvestmentJourney #WomeninTech #WomeninTechNE #IntellectualProperty #Startup #Scaleup #Ideas #IdeaJunkies #TimeManagement
This International Women’s Day we feature the bright, shining light of positivity which is Sarah Jane Phelps!
Sarah is committed to making the world a little brighter, unlocking each person’s purpose from within.
As a self-confessed ‘Modern Day Mary Poppins’ Sarah works with individuals, organisations and families to be the best they can be.
Themes of this conversation:
🌵 Overcoming limiting beliefs and unlocking potential
🌵 Breakups, faith, and personal growth
🌵 Reframing failure and embracing growth
🌵 Recovering from people-pleasing
🌵 The power of forgiveness
🌵 Fertility struggles, IVF, and emotional impact
🌵 Impact of childhood on adult life
🌵 Motherhood’s mental health impact
🌵 Creating a supportive family unit
🌵 Power of gratitude and breaking patterns
🌵 The importance of making time for yourself
Shout outs to some cool people, organisations or concepts mentioned in this episode:
- Al-Anon https://al-anonuk.org.uk/
- The Drama Triangle https://www.attachmentproject.com/psychology/drama-triangle/
- The Wheel of Life https://www.mindtools.com/ak6jd6w/the-wheel-of-life
You can find Sarah Jane online at:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/practicallypositive/
💻 Website: https://practicallypositiveineveryway.com/events
💻 Podcast: https://practicallypositiveineveryway.com/#podcast
📲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallypositiveineveryway/
📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/practicallypositiveineveryway
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Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Andy Haddon, Founder of the ‘Big River Bakery’ and Host of the ‘Big River Rising’ Podcast. Andy is an academic, an activist and a change maker seeing social problems other people miss, and working out solutions to solve them for the greater good.
Themes of this conversation:
🌵The ‘power of the stottie’ and how it inspires communities as messaging a tool to get people talking about important matters
🌵Finding your values, purpose and passion
🌵Andy’s ‘emergent strategy’ to tackle climate change and how he started his activism
🌵Turning waste apples in Wylam into an award-winning community orchard
🌵The journey of Earth Doctors and the ‘Big River Bakery’
🌵How to drive volunteer efforts and build momentum beyond yourself
🌵Helping people ‘on the breadline’, protecting regional heritage and stopping the stottie from going extinct
🌵Employing 17 people and providing jobs for people who wouldn’t typically access these opportunities
🌵Creating shared value in your community and diversifying income streams
🌵The challenges of monetising a ‘social model’
🌵Policy making and why communities should be included in making decisions, rather than have decisions made for them.
🌵Andy’s experience with neurodiversity and how it’s impacted his personal and professional journey
🌵 How Andy is using his voice through his new podcast ‘Big River Rising’
Shout outs to some cool people or organisations mentioned in this episode: Earth Doctors - https://www.linkedin.com/company/earth-doctors-ltdWylam
Community Orchard - https://wfs.cheviotlt.co.uk/community-orchard/ You can find Andy online at:
💻 LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/andy-haddon-earthdoctor
💻 Website: https://bigriverbakery.myshopify.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooZu15NJOAjLHOc2mQCmBjrZV2nUFRGl387YfEoCxnFeP1EaYrT
💻 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-river-rising/id1790224146
📲Watch the episode over on our YouTube channel, if you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe! It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️
🫶This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌
hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
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In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Kayleigh Laverick, the Founder of Mamma Social Co, and Co-host of the Mamma Social Co Podcast
🔞 Content trigger warning: Listener and viewer discretion is advised.
Sensitive topics covered in this episode include:
Suicidal ideation, isolation and loneliness, post natal depression (PND), neurodiversity and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
If you find this topic upsetting and need any additional support, there are some useful contacts available at:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/useful-contacts/
🌵Kayleigh describes herself as a woman, mother and wife who is so connected to herself, that has grown into someone she is proud of. She’s a fun human to be around, with a bit of a spicy brain, and a free spirit. We think she’s a force of nature and always a good giggle!
EPISODE THEMES:
🌵Kayleigh’s goal to bring back autonomy in motherhood and combat isolation and loneliness ‘one walk at a time’
🌵The origins of Mamma Social and the story behind Kayleigh’s walk, following a near-death experience when giving birth to her second child.
🌵Navigating ‘mom’ groups and feeling like you didn’t fit in.
🌵Kayleigh’s experience of the shame of post natal depression (PND) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and navigating the NHS mental health system
🌵How Mamma Social has grown into a movement
🌵Having the courage to turn down brand deals which don’t align with the mission of the organisation and the value of trusting your intuition.
🌵Why you need to keep your identity strong, and stick to your morals, when building an online community.
🌵The pressure on moms to look a certain way, and the way we are marketed to as parents.
🌵Navigating friendships and family commitments while raising a little family and growing a business.
🌵Kayleigh’s observations about women and the way we can use intimidating behaviour and silence our voice to make other people feel better.
🌵Battling competition as a women and the importance of creating spaces where we can all use our voices.
🌵Feeling like you’re ‘too much’ and playing small - being a mirror, to other people
🌵Funding for women in business and discrepany in mental load
🌵Kayleigh’s experience at school. Having a learning disability and seeing the world in a different way. Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, PTSD, Visual Snow Syndrome.
🌵Opening doors for other people, when you’re different.
🌵Moving from being in the creative industries on stage as a performer to the business world.
🌵Boomer parents, therapy and taking up space for self-care.
You can find Kayleigh online at:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleigh-laverick/
💻 Website: mammasocialco.com
💻 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mamma-social-the-podcast/id1664675406
📲 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4fEL9VsW8GeFjhP3omFilr
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The new season of Nurture Your Zest launches with Ashleigh King interviewing the enthusiastic, creative and curious Emma Krebs. Emma is a freelance producer who started out in podcasting and is shifting into YouTube and the creative economy. 🌵Emma shares her journey from starting her podcast, 'The Curious One' to navigating new opportunities. Emma loves chatting to people who are living unconventionally, learning from every conversation. 🌵Emma shares how the container of 'The Curious One' has changed and evolved, and ponders whether this is still something she wants to work on.Emma tales through her journey to podcasting and the realisation that you don't have to create a podcast to be involved in the podcast industry. 🌵Emma is originally from Calgary, Alberta and followed her heart, for love, relocating to the North East of England to a sleepy town called Seaham. 🌵Ash and Emma's musing on the podcasting industry. How do you navigate cancel culture? How do you lean into sharing yourself online and when should you protect your privacy? 🌵Emma's career has offered opportunities to work across the globe including working as an intern on 'The Minimalists' Podcast which led her to relocate to LA to follow her creative dreams. 🌵Emma shares how she felt calm in the chaos of LA, before experiencing VISA challenges, and how working in this fast-paced environment helped her to re-evaluate what was important to her.🌵 Emma has long looked to seek connection online, following the YouTube journey from a young 12 years old. Feeling lonely, she watched people's lives through her screen, learning about how they viewed the world. 🌵 Navigating loneliness and learning how to make friends. Making friends is a muscle, which anyone can learn and use.🌵 Emma's enthusiasm and passion have led to paid work and we discuss how important as a creative to make the transition to getting paid to cover your passion projects. 🌵The power of your network and how these networks can bring work for yourself as a freelancer. Asking to help people and collaborate with them.Shout outs to some cool people mentioned in this episode: 'The Minimalists' Podcast https://www.theminimalists.com/podcast/ Tim Traux https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-truax-212931a4/ Pod Summit https://www.podsummit.com/ Naomi Mellor https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-mellor-171550150/ International Women in Podcast Awards https://everybody-media.com/awards/ You can find Emma online at:💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-krebs-2783701ba/ 💻 Website: https://www.emmakrebs.com/💻 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-curious-one/id1497587596 📲 https://www.instagram.com/byemmakrebs/ If you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe! It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio.🦩If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
We’re thrilled to announce that #NurtureYourZest is BACK! 🌵🎙️After a little break to re-charge and re-focus, we’re so excited to bring you brand new episodes for the creative and curious, packed with inspiring stories from those who have overcome challenges, dared to do things differently, and embraced their authentic selves to achieve greatness. 💪Whether you're looking for motivation, new perspectives, or simply love hearing inspiring stories, this new season is not to be missed. Get ready to spark your creativity, ignite your curiosity, and Nurture Your Zest! like never before. 🌵The first episode will be with you on Wednesday 22nd January, with your host, Ashleigh King 🎙️🎧 (MBA) interviewing Podcast Producer, Emma Krebs. We can't wait to share it with you. Stay tuned for updates! 📣P.S - Look at our GORGEOUS new set! 😍 #NurtureYourZest is recorded and produced at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio 🦩#NurtureYourZest #PodcastStudioNewcastle #FlamingoHeightsPodcastStudio
EPISODE 23 #NurtureYourZest
In this episode, host Ashleigh King sits down with Terry Blackburn, a powerhouse entrepreneur who's built 11 successful businesses from the ground up. Terry’s story is one of grit, determination, and designing a life that aligns with his deepest values. From overcoming a challenging past to crafting his path to success, Terry shares the mindset and strategies that have fueled his journey.
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵 Terry’s journey from a troubled youth to becoming a successful entrepreneur with 11 businesses
🌵 The power of goal-setting and time management for maintaining balance in life
🌵 Terry’s book and its animal analogies of the "lion," "hyena," and "sloth" mindsets, and how these reflect different approaches to success
🌵 The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people who support your growth
🌵 Why self-awareness, personal health, and relationships are just as important as business achievements
🌵 How to avoid falling into the trap of hustle culture and instead design a life that aligns with your core values
🌵 Terry’s approach to maintaining creativity and passion, even while managing a busy entrepreneurial life
Find Terry online:
💻 LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-blackburn-property/?originalSubdomain=uk
💻 Terry’s Website
https://www.terryblackburnproperty.com/
📚 Terry’s Books:
https://www.terryblackburnproperty.com/learn-before-you-earn
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Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/
📸 🎥 Joel Lowson - Director - Flamingo Heights and Joel Lowson Videography
📸 🎥 Krzysztof Furgala - Audio & Video Production - Sigil Media
DesignYourLife #SuccessMindset #EntrepreneurJourney #GoalSetting #WorkLifeBalance #IntentionalLiving #NurtureYourZest #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #BusinessSuccess
EPISODE 22 #NurtureYourZest
In this episode, host Ashleigh King chats to Laura Kingston, Founder and Managing Editor of High Life North,a digital magazine that is dedicated to celebrating women in the North East. Laura shares the journey of transforming a seed of an idea into a thriving digital platform.
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵 The inspiration behind the creation of High Life North and its evolution from a passion project to a successful magazine
🌵 Why Laura values a digital-only approach for sustainability and editorial control
🌵 High Life North’s role in giving a voice to diverse women’s stories across the North East
🌵 Laura’s strategies for maintaining a work-life balance
🌵Laura’s passion for meditation and why she encourages us all to give it a go
🌵 The distinctive style and tone of voice that sets High Life North apart from other outlets
🌵 Laura’s future aspirations for High Life North, including events, enhancing audience engagement and incorporating a more data-driven approach
Find Laura online:
💻 LinkedIn:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/laura-kingston-hln
💻 Visit High Life North and Subscribe to The Newsletter
https://www.highlifenorth.com/
Check out The Potato Massaman Curry Recipe:
https://www.highlifenorth.com/2022/10/14/chickpea-and-potato-massaman-curry/
📚 Books Mentioned:
Profit First - Mike Michalowicz
The Squiggly Career - Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis
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It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing you more stories! 🎙️🫶
If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
If you've enjoyed this content and found it valuable, please consider donating to our Ko-Fi page.
Your support helps us to keep sharing stories: https://ko-fi.com/nurtureyourzest
Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/
📸 🎥 Joel Lowson - Director - Flamingo Heights and Joel Lowson Videography
📸 🎥 Krzysztof Furgala - Audio & Video Production - Sigil Media
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EPISODE 21 #NurtureYourZestIn this episode, host Ashleigh King sits down with Steve Pugh, the founder of Roadmap MBA. Steve shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming the first in his family to graduate university. Driven by a powerful mission, Steve is dedicated to making business education accessible and affordable for all.In this episode, we discuss:🌵 Steve’s Liverpool roots and how a humble upbringing shaped his work ethic🌵 The need for change in higher education and the complacency around standards🌵 The student privilege gap and the challenges faced by those from humble backgrounds seeking education🌵 Steve’s mission to make business education accessible for everyone🌵 The value of customised education in order to meet diverse needs🌵 Roadmap MBA’s global reach and its future aspirations🌵Steve’s strategies for maintaining a work-life balance to ensure personal wellbeing 🌵 Navigating burnout and prioritising relationships when you are a high performing individualFind Steve online: 💻 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevendanielpugh/?originalSubdomain=uk💻 The Roadmap MBA Website:https://www.roadmapmba.com/Watch The 360 Tour:https://youtu.be/_XXnQRG5Hj0?si=RLNM0cIlSTcje6nXhttps://youtu.be/wESta0jTz04?si=XB174kxsRZxf13hl📚 Check Out The Privilege Comic:https://www.boredpanda.com/privilege-explanation-comic-strip-on-a-plate-toby-morris/If you like what you see please give us a like, comment, and subscribe! It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing you more stories! 🎙️🫶If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.ukThank you to our Production Team: 🦩Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/📸 🎥 Joel Lowson - Director - Flamingo Heights and Joel Lowson Videography📸 🎥 Krzysztof Furgala - Audio & Video Production - Sigil Media#Podcast #CreativeIndustries #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #AccesibleEducation #BusinessEducation #Education #Ambition #RoadmapMBA
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she interviews Sarah Seed, a rock chick and self-discovery coach for women. Sarah shares her ongoing journey of self-improvement and spiritual awakening, offering insights into reclaiming your voice and moving away from the constant need to prove your worth and hide your sensitivity, particularly as a woman.In this episode, we discuss:🌵Sarah’s personal transformation from growing up in a cult to rebuilding her life 🌵The journey of self-discovery and how to start dreaming again, especially after losing touch with yourself🌵Sarah’s unique coaching method, ‘The 7 Golden Threads’ and how it helps women find clarity and direction 🌵 The impact masking sensitivity can have on your daily life🌵 The importance of honouring your energy🌵Balancing masculine and feminine energies in life and business🌵Understanding what it means to be highly sensitive and how this trait can influence your interactions with others🌵Practising forgiveness and radical self care🌵How to reclaim your true self beneath societal expectations and labelsFind Sarah online: 💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-seed-800929a4/?originalSubdomain=uk💻 Website: https://sarahseed.com/📚 Books Mentioned:Brenee Brown - Dare To Leadhttps://www.waterstones.com/book/dare-to-lead/brene-brown/9781785042140Elaine N. Phd Aron - The Highly Sensitive Personhttps://www.waterstones.com/book/the-highly-sensitive-person/elaine-n-phd-aron//9780806540573If you like what you see please give us a like, comment, and subscribe! It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.ukThank you to our Production Team: 🦩Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/📸 🎥 Joel Lowson - Director - Flamingo Heights and Joel Lowson Videography📸 🎥 Krzysztof Furgala - Audio & Video Production - Sigil Media#Podcast #CreativeIndustries #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #Empowerment #RadicalSelfCare #EmbracingSensitivity #Spirituality #SelfDiscovery
EPISODE 19 #NurtureYourZest
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she interviews Tricia Scott, founder of The Female CEO. Tricia shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey and how she navigates the challenges of being multi-passionate. She discusses the unique hurdles female entrepreneurs face and the value of finding joy in the entrepreneurial process.
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵 The story of how The Female CEO was founded and the impact of the Natwest Accelerator Programme
🌵The challenges that come with being multi-passionate and how balance and focus can help drive success
🌵How connecting with others and learning from their experiences can help enhance your business
🌵Tricia’s insights into the specific hurdles female entrepreneurs encounter within the business world
🌵Her advice on how to prioritise personal health as well as financial management
🌵How Tricia’s late father's support has helped inspire her entrepreneurial journey and how it continues to motivate her
🌵Tricia’s thoughts on fostering a strong community presence and enjoying the entrepreneurial process, no matter the hurdles it may throw at you.
Find Tricia online:
💻 LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tricia-scott-the-female-ceo
💻 Website: https://www.thefemaleceo.com/
If you like what you see please give us a like, comment, and subscribe! It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶
If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/
📸 🎥 Joel Lowson - Director - Flamingo Heights and Joel Lowson Videography📸
🎥 Krzysztof Furgala - Audio & Video Production - Sigil Media
Podcast #CreativeIndustries #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #Entrepreneurship #TheFemaleCEO #EmbraceChange #Community
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to good friend and talented copywriter, Alex Thompson. Alex shares his journey, from working as a teacher in China to becoming a successful copywriter. He discusses his personal values and the importance of understanding a client's needs to deliver quality work, rather than just focusing on making money.
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵 The story of how Alex and Ashleigh met at a networking event
🌵Alex’s personal journey, from working as a teacher to pursuing a career as a full-time copywriter
🌵Alex’s experiences of living in a different city, surrounded by a different culture, and how that helped him to combat his fear of change
🌵Navigating anxiety, and how this contrasts with his online persona
🌵How Alex’s experience of becoming a father changed him and helped him to be more patient
🌵Alex’s frustrations with copywriting gurus, and why he believes thorough research is important
🌵His new business venture, ‘Copy Craic’, aimed at helping fellow copywriters and content writers enjoy the work they do and develop their skills
Find Alex online:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-thompson-copywriter/
💻 Website: https://www.actcopywriting.co.uk/
If you like what you see please give us a like, comment, and subscribe!
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If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/
📸 🎥 Joel Lowson - Director - Flamingo Heights and Joel Lowson Videography
📸 🎥 Krzysztof Furgala - Audio & Video Production - Sigil Media
Podcast #CreativeIndustries #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #Copywriting #CollaborationOverCompetition #EmbracingChange #ContentCreation #PersonalGrowth
In this very special episode of #NurtureYourZest, host Ashleigh King is joined by her colleague, Samantha Castro, the Podcast Production Manager at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio.🎙️🦩
👩🏻🤝👩🏿 In honour of International Women's Day, Ashleigh and Samantha delve into and reflect on the stories of three inspirational women who have previously graced the #NurtureYourZest podcast as guests.🤩
**Featured Guests:🌵Lysa Morrison: A business leader who conquered postnatal depression and sexism to become a successful executive.💼🌵Muzoon Almellehan: A Syrian refugee advocating for education and empowerment.🎓🌵Michelle Jones: A wedding planner championing kindness despite chronic illness.🥰
Through the lens of these inspirational women's journeys, Ashleigh and Samantha explore the incredibly transformative power of resilience, the importance of education, and the profound impact of kindness.❤️ As they celebrate International Women's Day, they invite listeners to join them in acknowledging the achievements of women everywhere and the importance of amplifying their voices.📣
FIND LYSA MORRISON ONLINE:💻 LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lysa-morrison📣Lysa’s TedX Speech:https://youtu.be/m_6dk1h3hdU?si=fnoEwxW9vaYRNxqP**
FIND MUZOON ALMELLEHAN ONLINE:💻 LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mezon-almellehan-b722361b1📺Youtube: https://youtu.be/JfmtlkH63AM?si=3XfNJYAVe_h6yZD9 https://youtu.be/KEFXwZvzpws?si=Cml8gCaHM-7SKhMO https://youtu.be/iOxm_I7EcG8?si=rSMqUConrBkmPZO8📣Muzoon’s TedX Speech: https://youtu.be/iOxm_I7EcG8?si=rSMqUConrBkmPZO8 https://youtu.be/hGyf7SfCqXU?si=7O7NzBVyWmps43Hp
**FIND MICHELLE JONES ONLINE:💻 LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/in/shellskindworld💛Kind Currency Website: https://www.kindcurrency.co.uk/
The Alison Rose Review🌹
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-alison-rose-review-of-female-entrepreneurship**
This Episode Was Recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio:
🦩Flamingo Heights: https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
If you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe, and keep your eyes peeled for more Nurture Your Zest episodes coming very soon!🌵
🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 17 OF SEASON 2 🎙
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Luke Shalmon, Podcast Host and DJ
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵 Luke’s journey in the music industry
🌵Neurodivergence, the ideas process and insomnia
🌵Getting so lost in projects and forgetting to eat, sleep or look after yourself
🌵The ADHD brain and the difference between taking meds and not, and the trade-off between being productive or being creative
🌵The challenge of labels
🌵Luke’s journey with mental health - experiencing anxiety, and depression and finding the courage to speak openly about this
🌵Why University can be a catalyst for mental health issues
🌵Life after graduation and dealing with disappointment
🌵Rejection Sensitivity Disorder and why it can be hard to leave difficult relationships
🌵Dopamine chasing, and the ADHD brain, how we numb ourselves and why we look for validation
🌵Rumination getting stuck in loops and thought processes
🌵Escaping the ‘I’m not good enough loop’ and the value of feeling emotions and let stuff go
🌵Luke’s views on spirituality and belief structures
FIND LUKE ONLINE:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeshalom/
Check out the episode on our YouTube channel, if you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe! It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories!
🎙️🫶 If you would like to record a podcast or have questions about starting a podcast / collaborating please write to: 💌 hello@flamingo-heights.co.uk
Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer
📸 🎥 Joel Lowson Director - Flamingo Heights and Joel Lowson Videography
📸 🎥 Krzysztof Furgala - Audio & Video Production
Podcast #CreativeIndustries #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #Entrepreneurship #CollaborationOverCompetition #MentalHealth #MensMentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #ADHD #PersonalDevelopment #SelfImprovement
🎙#NurtureYourZest Episode 16 of Season 2 🎙
A special episode for International Women's Day 2023
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Sarah Heron, Colour Consultant and Menopause Style Coach.
Sarah is the founder of True Colours, who helps women find their mojo through colour styling.
EPISODE THEMES:
🌵 How Sarah switched careers in her fifties from Primary School teaching into colour styling on a far-reaching digital platform.
🌵 How Sarah transformed herself from a period of feeling deeply lost to finding her unique creative, colourful style and with it profound confidence
🌵 Building a business based on a personal journey to share this gift of confidence and style with other women and help transform the way they see themselves
🌵 How lockdown shaped fashion and business
🌵 The art of matching colour palettes and personality to bring confidence and empowerment 🌵 The power of upcycling existing items of clothing to make them work for a particular palette and style
🌵 Menopause, transformation and self-acceptance
FIND SARAH ONLINE:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-heron/
💻 Website: https://www.truecolourswithsarahheron.com/
If you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe! It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶
If you would like to record a podcast or have questions about starting a podcast or collaborating please write to: 💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
💻 Website: https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer 📸 🎥
Joel Lowson Director - Flamingo Heights and Joel Lowson Videography
📸 🎥 Krzysztof Furgala - Audio & Video Production
Podcast #CreativeIndustries #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #Entrepreneurship #CollaborationOverCompetition #WomensStyle #Menopause #Fashion #ImageCoach #InternationalWomensDay
🎙#NurtureYourZest Episode 15 of Season 2 🎙
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Elaine Parker, the Founder of Safer Date.
🔞 Content trigger warning: Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Sensitive topics covered in this episode include: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Rape, Knives, Murder
If you find this topic upsetting and need any additional support, there are some helplines available at: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/
Women can call The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night. The staff will offer confidential, non-judgemental information and support
☎️ Men can call Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 (Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm) for non-judgemental information and support or ManKind on 0182 3334 244 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm)
EPISODE THEMES:
🌵 What Elaine wanted to be when she grew up
🌵 Elaine’s journey into the tech sector, and how she progressed in many male-dominated industries finding issues and inefficiencies in businesses
🌵 How surprisingly fast you can find yourself as a Domestic Violence victim and Elaine’s experience of this when a happy engagement party turned into a disaster
🌵 The reality of life as a stalking and harassment victim, and the mask you have to wear as a domestic violence victim or survivor to cope with day-to-day activities like going to work
🌵 The lack of safety standards or user protection on dating sites, and the red flags you should look out for when meeting someone
🌵 How to find the courage to move on and why surrounding yourself with the people who care about you is so important
🌵 The journey to creating ’the safest dating app in the world’
FIND ELAINE ONLINE:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-parker-safer-date/
💻 Website: https://saferdate.co.uk/
Watch the episode over on our YouTube channel, if you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe! It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECORD A PODCAST OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT STARTING A PODCAST OR COLLABORATING PLEASE WRITE TO: 💌 HELLO@FLAMINGOHEIGHTS.CO.UK
Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer
📸 🎥 Joel Lowson Director - Flamingo Heights and Joel Lowson Videography
📸 🎥 Krzysztof Furgala - Audio & Video Production and Rhianna Brennan-Davies, Junior Content Producer
Podcast #CreativeIndustries #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #Entrepreneurship #WomeninTech #SaferDate #DomesticViolence #Stalking #Harassment
🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 14 OF SEASON 2 🎙
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Videographer Joel Lowson, about his unexpected path to Entrepreneurship.
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵 How strange it’s being in front of the camera for a change
🌵 Rock music, kickboxing
🌵 What it was like being made redundant
🌵 Being ‘unemployable’ and a mutual hate of emails
🌵 Where to learn about video
🌵 Why you shouldn’t only measure your online success by looking at followers
🌵 His creative process and ‘creative days’
🌵 What it's like being a young and creative entrepreneur
🌵 How he has found collaborating to be very valuable
FIND JOEL ONLINE:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellowson/?originalSubdomain=uk
💻 Website: https://joellowsonvideography.co.uk/
🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 13 OF SEASON 2 🎙
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Alfie Joey, …
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵 What wearing different titles means to him and why he wants to be known as a communicator
🌵 His recent role playing the character Friar Tuck and all of the Merry Men at the Customs House
🌵 The new skills he’s learned from designing theatrical sets and costumes
🌵 Why you should push yourself out of your comfort zone
🌵 The ‘dance’ between mental health and creativity
🌵 Why we should have the courage to say ‘no’ more to improve the quality of our work outputs
🌵 Why you should have the courage to ask for help
🌵 The scoop on some of his experiences - Britain’s Got Talent, TEDxNewcastle and the Bright Ideas Conference
🌵 How to find your voice, and why you should take your time doing so
🌵 Public Speaking tips and why having a variety of skills matters
matters
🌵 His time as a BBC Radio Presenter, and career journey and why he’ll miss his listeners
🌵The power of radio and the personal and intimate connection it brings
FIND ALFIE ONLINE:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfie-joey-9871817a/
💻 Website: https://alfart.co.uk/
Watch the episode over on our YouTube channel, if you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe!
It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECORD A PODCAST OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT STARTING A PODCAST OR COLLABORATING PLEASE WRITE TO:
💌 HELLO@FLAMINGOHEIGHTS.CO.UK
Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer
📸 🎥 Joel Lowson Director - Flamingo Heights and Joel Lowson Videography
📸 🎥 Krzysztof Furgala - Audio & Video Production
Podcast #CreativeIndustries #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #Entrepreneurship #CollaborationOverCompetition #BBCRadio #BBCRadioNewcastle #TEDxNewcastle #CommunicationTips #Author #Illustrator #Artist
🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 12 OF SEASON 2 🎙
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Kathryn Paylor-Bent, a talented creative with an unusual story and many creative gifts.
Kathryn (or Kat as she prefers to be known) has a wealth of different responsibilities:
She creates handmade, adaptive fashion for all disabled communities through her business, Seated Sewing, as well as providing consultancy advice via Seated Consul. Kat is a Founding Member of The Adaptive Fashion Network.
Kat is also a mother to an autistic and ADHD son.
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵 How Kat became disabled after she bent down to pick up her 6-month-old son, Tom, and felt pain in her back as she herniated a disk in her spinal column.
🌵 The surgery to fix this which went wrong, leaving her to spend 9 months in the hospital, and away from her baby.
While Kat learned how to navigate her new circumstances, he learned to take his first steps.
🌵 Missing all of Tom’s first moments, hurt the most. Tom’s diagnoses of ADHD and Autism, meant that regardless of any of her own challenges, Kat wanted to do her best to live an ‘ordinary life’ despite the unusual circumstances she found herself in.
🌵 What is ordinary anyway? We talked about the concept of being an ‘inspiration’ and being ordinary.
What it feels like to be disabled, the concept of ‘inspiration porn’, and why well-meaning kind words, looks or smiles of pity can be patronising.
🌵 We talked about the Purple Pound and the spending power of the disabled community
Did you know that 1 in 5 people in the UK are disabled? That means businesses could be missing out on £2 billion pounds a month, by not servicing or meeting the needs of this demographic
🌵 Despite everything, Kat is grateful for her disability and the career change it brought her.
We think Kat is indeed, inspiring, and not because of pity or because of what happened to her. We think she is inspiring in spite of this, because she uses her voice to amplify the voices of her community.
FIND KAT ONLINE:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-paylor-bent-98631397/
💻 Website: https://seatedsewing.co.uk/
Watch the episode over on our YouTube channel, if you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe! It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶
If you would like to record a podcast or have questions about starting a podcast or collaborating please write to: 💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
Recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio: https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer📸
🎥 Joel Lowson Director - Flamingo Heights and Joel Lowson Videography
📸 🎥 Krzysztof Furgala - Audio & Video Production
Podcast #CreativeIndustries #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #Entrepreneurship #CollaborationOverCompetition #Disability #ThePurplePound #PurpleSockDay #DisabledFashion #DiversityEqualityInclusion
🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 11 OF SEASON 2 🎙
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Ammar Mirza CBE, business and community leader. Ammar is passionate about his community, and being a ‘Geordie’ growing up in Newcastle upon Tyne. He shares candidly his reflections on growing up in the North East of England.
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵Wearing armour and wanting to fit in
🌵His memories of the No.1 bus and the journey through the most affluent and deprived areas of Newcastle
🌵The value of discipline, being part of the cadets, and how he is now working with the Armed Forces as Honorary Colonel 101 Regiment Royal Artillery
🌵Ammar's involvement in local enterprise and economic development
🌵Ammar’s time as the David Goldman Visiting Professor for Innovation and Enterprise at Newcastle University Business School
🌵Navigating the path as a business owner, and experiencing self-doubt
🌵Being recognised as a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by the Royal Family as an Asian boy born in Benwell, as the youngest and first British Born Asian in the North East recognised with this accolade demonstrating it doesn't matter who you are, or where you've come from, that you too can also be recognised
🌵Gifting yourself time, collaborating and bouncing back when things go wrong
Find Ammar online:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ammar-mir...
💻 Website: https://www.ammarmirza.co.uk
If you like what you see please give us a like, comment, and subscribe!
It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶
If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
If you've enjoyed this content and found it valuable, please consider donating to our Ko-Fi page.
Your support helps us to keep sharing stories: https://ko-fi.com/nurtureyourzest
Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/
📸 🎥 Joel Lowson - Director - Flamingo Heights and Joel Lowson Videography
📸 🎥 Krzysztof Furgala - Audio & Video Production - Sigil Media
Podcast #CreativeIndustries #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #Entrepreneurship #CollaborationOverCompetition #MensMentalHealth #Racism #CommunityDevelopment
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Jeni Smith, founder of tech platform NetKno 🎙️
Episode Trigger Warnings: Miscarriage
If the content of this this discussion disturbs you, please seek help, there are some resources below ⬇️
NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
Mental Health - MIND, https://www.mind.org.uk/
Suicide Prevention, Samaritans, https://www.samaritans.org
Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar UK, https://www.bipolaruk.org/
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD UK, https://www.ptsduk.org/
Single Parents Support – Gingerbread, https://www.gingerbread.org.uk
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵Finding the best time for your productivity
🌵Doing the work that lights you up
🌵Why you should build a diverse network of people around you
🌵Coming up with a business about networking
🌵Her journey as a full time networker going to 5-6 events per day
🌵How the pandemic has impacted youth and their ability to network, what this means for society and how we can rebuild these sills
🌵 The unusual ways we all network without realising it
🌵 How we can network as introverts, extrovert and ambiverts
🌵 Exploring her relationship with alcohol
🌵Why therapy is like a gym for your emotions
🌵Coping with miscarriage and looking after yourself as an entrepreneur when you need to get back to work
🌵How men struggle with miscarriage too
Find Jeni online:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeni-smith/
💻 NetKno: https://netkno.co.uk
🦩Recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
Watch the episode over on our YouTube channel, if you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe!
It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶
If you would like to record a podcast or have questions about starting a podcast/ collaborating please write to:
💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
Season 2 of this podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer
📸 🎥 Joel Lowson Director - Flamingo Heights and Joel Lowson Videography
📸 🎥 Krzysztof Furgala - Audio & Video Production
Podcast #CreativeIndustries #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #Entrepreneurship #CollaborationOverCompetition #Miscarriage #Therapy #Networking #TechSector
A tongue in cheek plea to Huel to support indie podcasters 💌
We're working super hard on growing our YouTube channel, if you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe!
It really helps us to grow, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing you more stories! 🎙️🫶 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqIcI8wjgmm2_PggWZP4_Q?sub_confirmation=1
Join your host Ashleigh King 🎙️🎧 (MBA) as she chats to Peter George Bell , host of the Purpose Made Podcast. 🎙️
Peter, like many of our guests wears a lot of hats - he's an author, founder of several business, and a games enthusiast.
He's worked and travelled all over the world, including working with lions in Africa, for the police, international food company Nestle, and a myriad of others before he found himself reconsidering everything 🤔
Trigger warnings: Depression, Suicide, Swearing
If the content of this this discussion disturbs you, please seek help, there are some links below ⬇️
If the content of this this discussion disturbs you, please seek help, there are some resources below ⬇️
🌵National Health Service (NHS) UK website - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
🌵Mental Health - MIND, https://www.mind.org.uk/
🌵Suicide Prevention, Samaritans, https://www.samaritans.org
🌵Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar UK, https://www.bipolaruk.org/
🌵Eating Disorders, Seed Eating Disorder Support, https://seed.charity/
🌵Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD UK, https://www.ptsduk.org/
🌵Single Parents Support – Gingerbread, https://www.gingerbread.org.uk
🌵Cancer patient support - Macmillan Cancer Support, https://www.macmillan.org.uk
🌵Debt support, StepChange Debt Charity, https://www.stepchange.org
In this episode, we discuss:
🌵His journey writing kids books including 'Luna and the Lighthouse'
🌵Starting the 'Purpose Made' Podcast and growing the audience to over 20,000 listeners
🌵Peter's top tips for podcasting, how to get started and why you should interview global guests
🌵Why progressive partnerships for change matter
🌵The regrets of the dying, and why you should have the courage to 'lean into challenge' and live your own life
🌵How to learn from the lessons of failure and let go of the expectations of your past
🌵What is the ratio of where you spend your time?
🌵Politics, society and the creator economy
🌵How to find your purpose when you can't get out of bed and the power of taking a pause
🌵Building your mental health toolkit
FIND PETER ONLINE:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-george-bell-b6199623/
Book recommendations:
Peter Bell's 'Luna and the Light House' - https://amzn.to/3ASeFG8
Moisés Naím's - The Revenge of Power
https://amzn.to/3Tp11le
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECORD A PODCAST OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT STARTING A PODCAST OR COLLABORATING PLEASE WRITE TO: 💌 HELLO@FLAMINGOHEIGHTS.CO.UK
Season 2 of this podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer
📸 🎥 Joel Lowson Director - Flamingo Heights and Joel Lowson Videography
📸 🎥 Krzysztof Furgala - Audio & Video Production
Podcast #CreativeIndustries #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #Entrepreneurship #CollaborationOverCompetition #MensMentalHealth #Suicide #Depression
🎙#NurtureYourZest Episode 8 of Season 2 🎙
In this episode, join guest host Paul King as he interviews Ashleigh King, the chattiest of them all. There’s even an awkward poem and song included!
This episode has been recorded in the ‘Flamboyance’ set of Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio.
Episode Trigger Warnings: Assault, Murder, Trauma, Depression, Neurodivergence, Suicide
In this episode we discuss:
🌵Why storytelling is so important to Ashleigh, and how she has been doing this her whole life
🌵Why she quit her journalism degree and how this meant she stopped sharing her message
🌵How she’s reclaimed her voice, creating her own path as a journalist on her own terms
🌵The people that Ash looks up to and can’t wait to interview, like Kathryn Paylor-Ben (Kat) of Seated Sewing, who is creating cutting edge adaptive fashion for the disabled community
🌵Why talking to the saddest person in the rooms matters, and the joy she gets from mentoring Newcastle University and Newcastle University Business School students
🌵The journey of Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio, how it started, and plans for the future
🌵Reflections on becoming a Podcast Trainer and Expert in Residence with the Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC) North East
🌵Organising a TEDxNewcastleUniversity event with speakers receiving over 250,000 views on YouTube and how this could not have been possible without determination and teamwork
🌵Why collaboration matters, and surrounding yourself with ‘your flock’ is important
🌵The loneliness of entrepreneurship, feeling like you don’t fit in, navigating an ADHD diagnosis and your mental health whilst studying a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) at Newcastle University Business School
🌵Why you should ‘be flamboyant’, ‘ruffle feathers’ and ‘look after your flock’
Find Ashleigh/Paul Online:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/
💻 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqIcI8wjgmm2_PggWZP4_Q/
🦩Recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio: https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
If you would like to record a podcast or have questions about starting a podcast please email: 💌 hello@flamigoheights.com
Season 2 of this podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer
📸 🎥 Joel Lowson Director - Flamingo Heights and Joel Lowson Videography
📸 🎥 Krzysztof Furgala - Audio & Video Production
🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 7 OF SEASON 2 🎙
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to John Taylor, army veteran.
John is an army veteran, he’s travelled the world and this has helped him to be able to talk to anyone from all walks of life.
He is now a podcaster, performance coach and a lover of golf and people.
This episode has been recorded in our new hangout, Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR:
🌵About life growing up as a military kid living in seven different countries
🌵How he got into community radio, podcasting and presenting
🌵How to rest and operate at your peak performance and the power of going for a walk
🌵Using sensory skills and instinct to help with networking and communication
🌵Why it’s important to protect your energy and the importance of gratitude
🌵How to cope with unexpected change and the power of intentional thought
🌵Simple things you can do to improve your mood, and attract new opportunities
🌵Why you should smile at the sun ☀️ and the power of really feeling whatever it is you need to feel
🌵Why we can learn from everyone, and why each person who crosses your path is a mirror of you
FIND JOHN ONLINE:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntaylorperformancepsychologyexpert/
Recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio:
🦩Flamingo Heights: https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
If you would like to record a podcast or have questions about starting a podcast or collaborating please write to:
💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
Season 2 of this podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎨THAT Branding Company: https://www.thatbranding.company/
📸Blindsee Photo: https://www.blindseephoto.co.uk/
Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩 Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer
🎥 Joel Lowson - Audio & Video of Joel Lowson Videography
📸 Paul Scurrah of THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo
Podcast #MensMentalHealth #Coaching #ZenGolf #Golf #Buddhism #PeakPerformance #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #Entrepreneurship #ArmyVeteran #PTSD
🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 6 OF SEASON 2 🎙
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Simon Bourne, Founder of the Hand Dyed Shoe Company: https://www.handdyedshoeco.com
This episode has been recorded in the ‘Shrimp Bar’ aka our kitchen and green room of the Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
Episode Trigger Warnings: Bankruptcy, Depression, Suicide
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR:
🌵 Men’s Mental Health, Men’s Fashion and re-designing yourself
🌵 Being comfortable in yourself
🌵 How to cope when you feel suicidal, when you’re a husband, a dad and you love your family
🌵 Dealing with bankruptcy
🌵 Navigating your creative journey and creative outputs
🌵The relationship between creativity, and mental health
🌵Writing a book
🌵How he used scrap leather to make shoes
🌵 His creative influences (even the ones he’s embarrassed about)
🌵 His top tips to #NurtureYourZest
FIND SIMON ONLINE:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/handdyedshoeco/
💻 Hand Dyed Shoe Company: https://www.handdyedshoeco.com
🦩Recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio
Production Team:
Joel Lowson
Krzysztof Furgala
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Herb Kim, Founder of the Thinking Digital Conference, a highlight in the tech scene of the North of England, attracting visitors and speakers from all over the world.
This episode has been recorded in our new studio, Flamingo Heights
(So if you like video do check out on YouTube Channel to watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqIcI8wjgmm2_PggWZP4_Q)
In this episode you'll hear:
🌵 Why Herb is a fan of saving for contingency and how this helped his business to survive the pandemic
🌵 His thoughts on the value of face to face conferences
🌵 Tech optimism and tech skepticism, his thoughts on the latest tech opportunities
🌵 The scoop on the Thinking Digital Conference and some of the stories behind the speakers
🌵 Why sponsorships and partnerships are important for events
🌵 The secret ritual he uses to keep his energy up, and look after his health
🌵 His love of research, and the value of curiosity
🌵 His top tips to #NurtureYourZest
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Find Herb online:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herbkim/
💻 Thinking Digital: https://thinkingdigital.co.uk
Recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio:
🦩Flamingo Heights: https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
If you would like to record a podcast or have questions about starting a podcast or collaborating please write to:
💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
Season 2 of this podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎨THAT Branding Company: https://www.thatbranding.company/
📸Blindsee Photo: https://www.blindseephoto.co.uk/
Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩 Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer
🎥 Joel Lowson - Audio & Video of Joel Lowson Videography
📸 Paul Scurrah of THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo
Podcast #TDC2022 #TDC22 #ThinkingDigital #TechSector #CreativeIndustries #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #Entrepreneurship
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Jodie Hill, Founder and Managing Partner of Thrive Law, a Leeds-based law firm that's shaking things up in employment, and equality, diversity, and inclusion law.
This episode has been recorded in our new studio, Flamingo Heights
(So if you like video do check out on YouTube Channel to watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqIcI8wjgmm2_PggWZP4_Q)
In this episode you'll hear:
🌵 How Jodie felt like she didn't fit in a traditional law firm, so she created a new one!
🌵 How she grew her dream team, by attracting her ideal staff and without any recruiters
🌵 Jodie and Ashleigh's reflections on how they both live with PTSD and ADHD, and Jodie's top tips on sleep which have helped overcome insomnia
🌵 Why direct and honest communication can save a lot of time and misunderstanding in the workplace
🌵 The importance of psychological safety, role models and allies and why leaders should ask for feedback
🌵 Why Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Professionals are at risk of burnout and why they need to be supported
🌵 Why vulnerability is essential for leadership, and her recommendations for the training businesses should offer to their staff
🌵 Jodie's morning and evening routines and her non-negotiables to #NurtureYourZest
🌵 Why the traditional business day is shifting, and how organisations can respond through changing their culture
🌵 How young people and new influencers like Ellie Middleton, can inspire us and the value of surrounding yourself with people who think differently to you
🌵Why both Ashleigh and Jodie worry about male suicide, and the importance of the language we use when talking about it
Find Jodie online:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-hill-lawyer/
💻 Thrive Law: https://www.thrivelaw.co.uk/
Recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio:
🦩Flamingo Heights: https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
If you would like to record a podcast or have questions about starting a podcast or collaborating please write to:
💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
Season 2 of this podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎨THAT Branding Company: https://www.thatbranding.company/
📸Blindsee Photo: https://www.blindseephoto.co.uk/
Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩 Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer
🎥 Joel Lowson - Audio & Video of Joel Lowson Videography
📸 Paul Scurrah of THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo
Podcast #ThriveLaw #EmploymentLaw #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #WomeninBusiness #Entrepreneurship
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Douglas Dinwiddie, golf enthusiast, business leader and serial entrepreneur.
This episode has been recorded in our new studio, Flamingo Heights
(So if you like video do check out on YouTube Channel to watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqIcI8wjgmm2_PggWZP4_Q)
In this episode you'll hear about:
🌵Growing up in Scotland, before relocating to the North of England
🌵Leading White Digital Web Agency based in Darlington, and growing the business from his bedroom in a shared house, and a side hustle to a team of nearly 20 staff
🌵Why golf is so important to him, how it helps him reconnect with nature and how it can support men’s mental health
🌵What the golf course can teach you about business, and how to cope with failure
🌵His favourite books, and how they’ve helped him create a success mindset and take responsibility
🌵Why it’s important to give back, and how White Digital are doing that
Find Doug online:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-dinwiddie-wd1/
💻 White Digital: https://white.digital/
Recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio:
🦩Flamingo Heights: https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
If you would like to record a podcast or have questions about starting a podcast or collaborating please write to:
💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
Season 2 of this podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎨THAT Branding Company: https://www.thatbranding.company/
📸Blindsee Photo: https://www.blindseephoto.co.uk/
Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩 Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer
🎥 Joel Lowson - Audio & Video of Joel Lowson Videography
📸 Paul Scurrah of THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo
Podcast #WhiteDigital #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #WomeninBusiness #Entrepreneurship
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to North East Entrepreneur of the Year, Sophie Milliken.
This episode has been recorded in our new studio, Flamingo Heights and is our FIRST EVER video episode of the #NurtureYourZest Podcast 💕
(So if you like video do check out on YouTube Channel to watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqIcI8wjgmm2_PggWZP4_Q)
If you've been following me for a while, then you'll know this is a BIG deal, as I've always been audio only (except livestream episodes)
This is a special episode for #InternationalWomensDay 👀
In this episode you'll hear about:
🌵Sophie's NEW venture MOJA
🌵All about her bestselling book 'The Ambition Accelerator'
🌵The power of networks and role models
🌵Her role as Chair of Smart Works Newcastle
🌵How she juggles everything, and her tips and tricks for self care!
Find Sophie online:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken/
💻 MOJA: https://thisismoja.com
Recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio:
🦩Flamingo Heights: https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
If you would like to record a podcast or have questions about starting a podcast or collaborating please write to:
💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
Season 2 of this podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎨THAT Branding Company: https://www.thatbranding.company/
📸Blindsee Photo: https://www.blindseephoto.co.uk/
Thank you to our Production Team:
🦩 Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer
🎥 Joel Lowson - Audio & Video of Joel Lowson Videography
📸 Paul Scurrah of THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo
Podcast #MOJA #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #WomeninBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SmartWorksNewcastle
North East podcasting legend, Ian Farrar, host of the Industry Angel Business Podcast, chats to #NurtureYourZest podcast host Ashleigh King in a special podcast bringing two chatterboxes together.
This is the first episode of season 2 of the Nurture Your Zest podcast series, and the first episode recorded in 'The Nest' of the new podcast studio in Newcastle upon Tyne, 'Flamingo Heights'.
In this episode, you'll hear:
🌵Why starting a podcast can help attract your dream clients and how this has worked for Ian's business Far North
🌵The journey of creating the Industry Angel Business Podcast
🌵How to attract high-profile podcast guests, or find guest podcast opportunities
🌵Why some men struggle to talk about their mental health and why it's important to get help if you need to.
🌵The best domain Ian ever bought, and why!
🌵Ian's fascination with aliens and conspiracy theories 👀👽
Find Ian online:
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianfarrar/
🎧 Industry Angel Business Podcast - https://industryangel.com/
🧭 Far North Sales & Marketing consultancy - https://far-north.co.uk/
🥾 Visit Carpeway - Seize the Way - https://carpeway.com/
Recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio:
🦩Flamingo Heights: https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
If you would like to record a podcast or have questions about starting a podcast or collaborating please write to:
💌 hello@flamingoheights.co.uk
Season 2 of this podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎨THAT Branding Company: https://www.thatbranding.company/
📸Blindsee Photo: https://www.blindseephoto.co.uk/
Podcast #FarNorth #IndustryAngelBusinessPodcast #NurtureYourZest #FlamingoHeights #PodcastStudioNewcastle #MensMentalHealth #PodcastTips #Burnout #Coaching
🎙EPISODE 33🎙
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Polly Brennan of Adventurous Coaching, our last #NurtureYourZest episode recorded before self-isolating!
Glasgow girl Polly, went on an adventure to the North East of England and never looked back!
Listen to discover how...
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
www.nurtureyourzest.com
You’ll discover:
🌵 Adventure coaching and her mental health kitbag - you'll learn about all the important tools in her toolbox.
🌵 What it's really like to work in mental health, as an Occupational Therapist, and why you should keep learning.
🌵 The importance of the stories we tell ourselves and how we can change our stories anytime.
🌵 Why we get stuck, self-sabotage and how being curious about ourselves can help us to become unstuck.
🌵 Why we all need a mirror for ourselves, and how self-care is so different for all of us.
🌵 Why adventure can #NurtureYourZest
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
If you've enjoyed this content and found it valuable, please consider making a donation to our Ko-Fi page.
Your support helps us to keep sharing stories: https://ko-fi.com/nurtureyourzest
🎙 EPISODE 31 🎙 #NurtureYourZest
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Kay Greyson, award-winning spoken-word artist, rapper and performer from Newcastle upon Tyne.
🎧 Listen: nurtureyourzest.com
You’ll discover:
🌵The musical influencers she looks up to and how imitating rhymes helped her to find her own unique voice.
🌵How her family unit has nurtured her musical ability since age 6
🌵Life at school and bullying for a rapper where pipe dreams aren’t on the curriculum and why Kay now goes into schools with the BBC
🌵 The incredible and surprising opportunities which have come up for her!
🌵The small circle of creatives and the power of family who help her stay humble!
🌵Some top secret news (which has been postponed until 2021) ❌
🌵 The surprising skills you can learn as a performer - from administration to empathy!
🌵 Learning to cope with fame and being recognised
🌵Tips for starting a music career and coping with discrimination.
SPECIAL BONUS: Listen for a special surprise!
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 31🎙
Join your host Tim Lozinski as he chats with Karen Elliott of Newcastle University Business School and Grant Murray from XE.com .
A HUGE thank you to Tim (who usually plays the role of Producer) for stepping in for Ashleigh due to self-isolating!
Karen is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor specialising in Fintech, recently named in the Women in FinTech Powerlist.
Grant has an established 25 year career in the financial markets, specialising in economics and strategy for Currencies and Commodities.
You’ll discover:
🌵 The impact the Coronavirus is having on the global economy, with HUGE impacts on financial markets, as investors lost around 30% on their investments within the last week.
🌵 Which sectors are most vulnerable?
🌵 The supply and demand issues facing the economy, and impact on exports.
🌵 The 'Amygdala Hijack' and why (and what) people panic buy.
🌵 Top items to self-isolate with!
🌵 The dark side of entrepreneurship and the opportunities which may come out of this disaster?
🌵 How #resilience and #endorphins can help you #NurtureYourZest
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 30🎙
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Paul and David King of Flow Software Solutions.
These smart lads have had their software featured in lifehacker.com | PC Mag | BBC Webscape and Tech Crunch Europe amongst many other accolades.
You’ll discover:
🌵 Running a business and tips to ‘pivot’
🌵 Learning from fast failure
🌵 Learning to code at 13, and learning to code at 33!
🌵 What it’s like to work in the entrepreneurial hub of Hoults Yard created by serial entrepreneur and business leader Charlie Hoult
🌵 The loneliness of entrepreneurship
🌵 Running a business and being a dad!
🌵 Why switch tasking doesn’t work!
🌵 Time-management tips and the rule of the ‘shambat’
🌵 The one thing you should never do while networking, and how to make sure people remember you!
🌵 What happens when a business doesn’t work out, and how to bounce back!
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙 EPISODE 29 🎙 #NurtureYourZest
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Muzoon Al-Melehan in a special episode for #InternationalWomensDay.
🎧 Listen: nurtureyourzest.com
You’ll discover:
🌵 How her family made the hard decision to flee Syria
🌵 The one thing she took with her... you’ll be surprised!
🌵 Life in the refugee camps in Jordan and how she used her voice to campaign about education. The unique challenges she faced and the tremendous courage it took to speak up.
🌵 How to stand up to those who don’t believe in you or your message.
🌵 Life as an activist and how it led to her having a global platform as the YOUNGEST ever Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.
You’ll learn how Muzoon juggles her University education as well as international speaking engagements.
🌵 Her hopes for the next generation of leaders for her country to be rebuilt by the ‘Children of Syria’
🌵 The discrimination faced by those labelled ‘refugees’ and why their stories, told in their own words, matter.
🌵 What we can do as communities to welcome refugees to feel accepted and integrated, to feel valued and able to contribute towards their neighbourhoods.
🌵 Her one tip to #NurtureYourZest
Wishing you an incredible #InternationalWomensDay2020 ❤️ #EachforEqual
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 28🎙
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with David Wilkinson, Performance Coach
You’ll discover:
🌵How your work and professional life and intertwined and why improvements in one will help the other.
🌵How and why people get stuck
🌵Why the word 'improvement' can hold people back.
🌵Why you are enough already.
🌵How changing the people around you can help.
🌵The comparison game and respecting other peoples journeys.
🌵The importance of role models and being our own role models.
🌵What is your unique value proposition?
🌵How boundaries help.
🌵Small steps bring BIG changes.
🌵The stories that matter
🌵The fitness industry to coaching
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 27🎙
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Gabriele Liaugodaite, Biomedical Genetics student of Newcastle University Medical School and Vice-President of TEDxNewcastleUniversity.
You’ll discover:
🌵How she lived and worked all over the world as a teenage model 🌍
🌵From the catwalk and photo shoots to a lab coat and test tubes 🧪🧬
🌵Why she LOVES travelling 🧳
🌵Why as a student you should join a student society and work on your leadership skills!
🌵How baking keeps her sane!
🌵The strong women ‘bold and brilliant’ that she looks up to.
🌵Surrounding yourself with a tribe and good people around you.
🌵Why you need to forgive yourself for mistakes.
🌵How you can learn from people with different perspectives to you.
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙 EPISODE 26🎙 #NurtureYourZest Happy Valentines Day
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Michelle Jones of Michelle Jones Weddings on the traditional day of love. You’ll discover:
🌵 How she manages a stressful project management role which is highly charged with emotion.
🌵 The origins story of Michelle’s fascination with weddings
🌵 From radio to dress fittings!
🌵 The best and worst Valentines Day ever and the dessert she can STILL taste!
🌵 Why people get engaged on this special day.🌵 How cycling saved her life!
🌵 Coping with a long-term illness and ways to #NurtureYourZest
🌵 Sustainability trends in the wedding industry
🌵 Why kindness is important and should be sprinkled EVERYWHERE! This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙 EPISODE 25🎙 #NurtureYourZest
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Karl Robson – a social entrepreneur, Politics Masters student at Newcastle University and former student politician at Northumbria University.
At a very young age, he was the owner of his own community interest company, a record label!
You’ll discover:
🌵 How he set up his own recording label as a young person with no experience or resources, only a dream!
🌵 The challenges of setting up a CIC
🌵 What happens when you grow your empire too fast!
🌵 Managing big egos and artists when you’re losing money by the minute!
🌵 Lawsuits, mosh pits and Walls of Death!
🌵 Failing and what happens when your body shuts down.
🌵 Admitting defeat
🌵 How a big mouth can get you into politics!
🌵 Why you should invite people for coffees – in the words of a true Geordie ‘shy bairns get nowt’.
🌵 Finding the courage to ask for help
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 24🎙 #NurtureYourZest Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Simon Raybould - Presentation Genius!
You’ll discover:
🌵 How specialists who are good at what they do, and promoted for their technical ability can improve their ability to persuade others using presentation skills.
🌵 What it’s like to be a Professional Speaker and watch someone give a disaster presentation.
🌵 How you can fix things while presenting if you’re struggling.
🌵 Why rehearsals are essential, no matter how good you think you are!
🌵 Why you shouldn’t over-research or make your audience struggle to think!
🌵 The importance of collaborating and asking for feedback from people who will criticise you.
🌵 Why even experts should invest in their personal development.
🌵 What happens when you lose your ability to speak and grounding techniques and tips!
🌵 The importance of stepping into character when life throws a curveball.
SPECIAL BONUS:
Access a discount on Simon's Presentation Genius package at: http://presentationgenius.info/zest/
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙 EPISODE 23🎙 #NurtureYourZest
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Rob Baker, business leader of startup Tailored Thinking.
You’ll discover:
🌵 What on earth a 'Positive Deviant' means and why Rob uses this on purpose to spark interesting conversations!
🌵 The difference between being an 'expert' and a 'specialist'.
🌵 The difference between 'Positive Psychology' and 'Positive Thinking', and how they differ.
🌵 Change management, and how people respond to change in different ways.
🌵 Whether it is possible to patronise someone going through a hard time, by simply telling them to think positively?
You'll hear some thoughts on how can we be better leaders, leaders who listen and help people through difficult personal and professional challenges.
🌵 How to be resilient in difficult circumstances where there are external factors which are out of your control, and how to develop 'buoyancy'.
🌵 The information diet - what are you reading? Who are you listening to? How is this impacting you?
🌵 Why it's OK to limit your exposure to negative news, and information if you need to look after yourself.
🌵 You'll hear all about Rob's new book, coming out in early March 2020:
Personalization at Work: How HR Can Use Job Crafting to Drive Performance, Engagement and Wellbeing
SPECIAL BONUS:
The first person to share their thoughts on Rob's episode and post a meaningful comment on the #NurtureYourZest website will be the lucky recipient of a FREE copy of Rob's new book! www.nurtureyourzest.com
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙 EPISODE 22🎙 #NurtureYourZest
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with John Cornilious, recent graduate of Newcastle University and originally from Zimbabwe.
You’ll discover:
🌵 Why he cooks so much!
🌵 What it feels like as a student who has recently graduated when you're not sure what to do!
🌵 How to keep positive when you're applying for jobs and not being shortlisted
🌵 His charity Pamba Pedu 'Our Home' in Shona and how he hopes to help families going through domestic violence find safety through a new app.
🌵 The differences between starting a business in Zimbabwe vs. the UK and the difference in language about safeguarding, consent and domestic violence.
🌵 His thoughts on the changing Zimbabwe, and his hope for the future.
🌵 How a positive attitude can help you persevere!
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙 EPISODE 21🎙 #NurtureYourZest Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Darren Tate, running a start-up for social good, Suitability.
You’ll discover:
🌵 How Suitability started, and the type of support it offers disadvantaged men trying to get back into work.
🌵 What it’s like storing over 200 suits and related items in your parent's garage!
🌵 Why he gives all his spare time to everyone else (when he’s not running Suitability he works for a charity, and uses running for social good, through Good Gym Newcastle.)
🌵 How stigma around mental health can be a huge difficulty for many men, and how this can impact their lives.
🌵 The importance of modelling good behaviour for the next generation.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
If you have smart menswear items that are in good condition, and may not fit please note that the Suitability drop-off point at Newcastle Central Library. You can also drop off donations of items like men's toiletries to help with self-care.
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙 EPISODE 20 🎙 #NurtureYourZest
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Ann English, multi-talented creative and business owner of Create Intrigue.
In a special 20th episode of #NurtureYourZest to welcome a NEW year 2020 and NEW decade, the twenties!
You’ll discover:
🌵 What it means to be a Visual Communicator
🌵 The importance of imagination
🌵 Why you should surround yourself with people who think differently to you!
🌵 What life is like for a visual creative who thinks in mind maps and charts
🌵 Why goal setting is important and why we fail
🌵 Why BUT kills creativity and BECAUSE enables it
Wishing you a special and Happy New Year ❤️
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙 EPISODE 19 🎙 #NurtureYourZest
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Laura Perry, serial Christmas Enthusiast, entrepreneur and business owner of Team Festive.
You’ll discover:
🌵 How to get into the professional Christmas decorating business
🌵 What it feels like working on Christmas all year round
🌵 Keeping the cash flowing when you work on a seasonal project 💰
🌵The mentors which have helped her to find her way
🌵 How to #NurtureYourZest when you’re working round the clock, and have HUGE deadlines to hit ⏰
Wishing you a special and Merry Christmas 🎄❤️
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 18🎙#NurtureYourZest
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Duncan Yellowlees business owner of Duncan Yellowlees Training.
You’ll discover:
🌵 The unusual things he makes in his spare time
🌵 How an Engineer who loves Science fell in love with theatre and the art of telling stories
🌵 The entrepreneurial rollercoaster, waiting to be paid, and strategies for resilience when it gets tough
🌵 His 2 min tip jar, and THAT TEDx talk!
🌵 How PEACE can help to #NurtureYourZest
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 17🎙#NurtureYourZest
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Tim Lozinski, business owner of TL Multimedia Limited.
You’ll discover:
🌵 A journey from camera shops to teaching to entrepreneurship
🌵 Lessons from redundancy to creating your own career path
🌵 The importance of learning
🌵 How to be creative and manage creativity as a business owner
🌵 Writing the book ‘The Orange Boss’
🌵 How perceptions can hold us back
🌵 The importance of structure and work-life balance and how it can #NurtureYourZest
SPECIAL BONUS:
Tim is kindly giving away a copy of ‘The Orange Boss’ - to take part in this giveaway please email ashleigh@nurtureyourzest.com with your one word that helps you to #NurtureYourZest.
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 16🎙#NurtureYourZest
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Gareth Longstaff, Academic, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Champion, and Chair of the Rainbow Network at Newcastle University.
In a special episode for #WorldAidsDay you'll discover:
🌵 What #WorldAidsDay means to Gareth
🌵 The stigma and shame associated with HIV / Aids
🌵 Thoughts around LGBT+, labels and Pride
🌵 The reclamation of 'Queer'
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 15🎙 #NurtureYourZest
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Lucy Kendall, Chief Executive Officer of international children’s charity COCO, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.
You’ll discover:
🌵 Why serendipity matters!
🌵 The AMAZING opportunity which led her to study in South Africa
🌵 What it's like to feel bullied as a child
🌵 Her experience as a 14-year-old girl attending a UK boarding school and the importance of friendship
🌵 Her thoughts on the pressures young girls face in today’s society
🌵 The importance of surrounding yourself with a network of people who are better at things than you are, and who inspire you.
🌵 The importance of asking for help!
🌵 Her journey from volunteer to Chief Executive Officer of COCO and how she found her confidence as a leader.
🌵 The importance of coaching and mentorship in helping you to self-evaluate and build resilience.
🌵 How she prioritises self-care and the importance of reminding ourselves that we are enough.
🌵 Her one word which will help you to #NurtureYourZest
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 14🎙#NurtureYourZest
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Occupational Psychologist and Director of People Science, Ryan Tahmassebi
You’ll discover:
🌵 How People Science helps organisations get to the heart of their day to day business and culture to understand how employees feel.
🌵 How taking a more holistic approach and focusing on strengths, health, wellbeing, diversity helps drive employee engagement naturally.
🌵 His thoughts on what it means to be an authentic leader.
🌵 What International Men's Day means to him and the importance of opening up and sharing your own experiences around mental health.
🌵 What type of challenges men can typically face in the workplace.
🌵 How he coped with depression, being a single dad and his hopes for the future for his two sons.
🌵 How he found the courage, through difficult times in his life, to make changes and strengthen his resilience.
🌵 The importance of love and family.
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙 EPISODE 13🎙
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Theatre Practitioner, Rosa Stourac McCreery & Veteran, Donna Murray in a special episode for Armistice Day / Remembrance Day.
This episode is dedicated to all female soldiers and veterans (of all conflicts) who are often seen as an invisible community and voiceless in a male-dominated environment.
🎧 Listen: www.nurtureyourzest.com
You’ll discover:
🌵 How the Workie Ticket Project is helping female veterans to cope with their PTSD, rebuild confidence and share stories (in theatre form).
🌵 How Donna found the courage to become a counsellor and help others.
🌵 How being LGBT in the army could cost you your job (thankfully things are changing now)
🌵 How difficult it is to access support services as a veteran (for all genders)
🌵 An exploration of the power structures at play
🌵 The one word for both Donna and Rosa which helps them to nurture their zest #NurtureYourZest
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙 EPISODE 12🎙
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Lysa Morrison Director of Transformation, Global Speaker and TEDx enthusiast.
Listen: www.nurtureyourzest.com
You’ll discover:
🌵 How she bounced back from a tricky situation
🌵 A tool which changed her life
🌵 Why she loves her job!
🌵 The challenges she faced as a young female leader
🌵 Why giving back matters
🌵 Why she's proud of her roots
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 11🎙
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with entrepreneur, Community Creator and Curator, Sarah Crimmens!
In the most vulnerable #NurtureYourZest conversation yet, and a special episode for #Halloween we talk about the power of feminine energy, standing up for yourself and boundaries after traumatic events.
You'll discover:
🌵 How Sarah became an entrepreneur
🌵 Why self-care is so important to her
🌵 The two traumatic events which changed her life and why she coaches men
🌵 What PTSD is really like
🌵 The value of vulnerable conversations
🌵 Why the strength of survivors inspires her
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙 EPISODE 10 🎙
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with James Rutherford, Chief Technical Officer for hire, long time entrepreneur and creator of Kick Cards.
Listen: http://bit.ly/NYZ-james
You’ll discover:
🌵 How you need to be fearless when launching a new business
🌵 Why business failures aren’t always your fault.
🌵 His tips on tackling cash flow challenges
🌵 The value of play and trying new things.
🌵 His thoughts on the ever-changing world of tech
🌵 Why he thinks we all need a bit more mischief in our lives!
SPECIAL BONUS: A pair of FREE Kick Cards is up for grabs! To win this you need to take a snap and tag @nurtureyourzest and @kickcards on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter and let us know your one word which helps you to #NurtureYourZest...
The best one word wins!
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 9🎙
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Newcastle University student and equality, diversity and inclusion activist, Kemi Adediran.
In this special episode for #BlackHistoryMonth we talk about some of the stereotypes people of colour face everyday, and the impacts these micro-aggressions can have.
You’ll discover:
🌵 More about her time as the President of the Afro Caribbean Society at Newcastle University
🌵 How the Black is Gold campaign is giving a voice to black students and highlighting black excellence.
🌵 Her experiences as a woman of colour
🌵 Her thoughts on how we can break down barriers around everyday racism and educate society.
🌵The importance of allies
🌵 The importance of everyone being fairly represented (not just race but with consideration to other marginalised communities)
🌵 Intersectionality in race relations
🌵 Her experiences as an activist and what this means to her.
🌵 The one author and book that helped her navigate difficult conversations about the race.
🌵 What the world would be like if she was able to rule for one day
Subscribe and comment to share how you #NurtureYourZest!
Find inspiration at our website: nurtureyourzest.com
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
This conversation is not endorsed by Newcastle University and is an honest conversation about personal views and experiences.
🎙EPISODE 8 🎙
In this special episode for #WomenEntrepreneurWeek join Ash as she discusses her reasons for starting the Nurture Your Zest podcast, why it came about as well as what she hopes to achieve with it.
LISTEN to discover:
🌵 Why she became an entrepreneur (or has she always been one anyway?)
🌵 How she identified skills which made her ‘unique’ and was surprised that people would pay for her for these!
🌵 The silly mistake she made starting out!
🌵 Why surrounding yourself with the right people is important.
🌵 Find out what lights her up and her 1 word that gets her up and EXCITED for each day, and which pulls her through difficult days.
Subscribe and comment to share how you #NurtureYourZest!
Find inspiration at our website: nurtureyourzest.com
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 7🎙
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with the multi-talented Igor Tavares, dancer, stilt-walker and multi-media artist.
You’ll discover:
🌵 How he adapted to living in the UK.
🌵 How he found his passion for art.
🌵 How he expresses himself through dance.
🌵 How he uses dances as a tool for growth and to combat anxiety.
🌵 How he nurtures his zest.
🌵 His tips on how to stay curious and how to develop and grow.
🌵 The importance of always being yourself.
Subscribe and comment to share how you #NurtureYourZest!
Find inspiration at our website: nurtureyourzest.com
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 6🎙
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Stephanie Scullion, inspirational and creative multilingual girl-coder with a passion for fine art, languages and linguistics (also Ashleigh’s younger sister).
You’ll discover:
🌵 How attending a Montessori school had a positive impact on her life.
🌵 How she taught herself to speak Elvish!
🌵 Her experiences as a woman in coding.
🌵 Her number one tip for staying curious.
🌵 How she recovered from an unexpected set back and found the courage to change her career path at a young age.
🌵 Her dream for the future.
Subscribe and comment to share how you #NurtureYourZest!
Find inspiration at our website: nurtureyourzest.com
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 5🎙
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Michael Owen, multi-talented creative, business owner of ANGELFYSH, Always Wear Red, and writer of the 50odd daily blog.
You’ll discover:
🌵 How he finds the inspiration to blog every day
🌵 How he pushes past fear.
🌵 Nurturing creativity and the meaning of true creativity
🌵 Imposter syndrome and why you really ARE good enough
🌵 His simple sum for proving why you DO matter
🌵 Celebrating and embracing your differences
Subscribe and comment to share how you #NurtureYourZest!
Find inspiration at our website: nurtureyourzest.com
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 4 🎙
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Maggie Elstob, in a special episode for International Day of the Girl, with a particular focus on girls and women in sport.
Maggie is only 22 years old, yet has wisdom beyond her years.
You’ll discover:
🌵 Why she loves sport
🌵 How she motivates herself to exercise when she feels tired.
🌵 How she overcame an injury which left her feeling down and frustrated with her body
🌵 The value of friends who support your goals
🌵 What frustrates her about the nutrition industry.
🌵 Her dream for young women and girls today.
Subscribe and comment to share how you #NurtureYourZest!
Find inspiration at our website: nurtureyourzest.com
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 3🎙
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Paul Lancaster, the man behind Plan Digital UK and Newcastle Start Up Week / Newcastle Scale Up Summit and Founders Friday.
Paul is well known across the UK, and Europe as a thought leader in entrepreneurship having a longstanding career in helping businesses to start up and grow.
Paul is well respected and connected, and is the go-to person in the North East of England and the start up scene! You will hear in his own words how his key qualities such as a love of people and empathy have helped his own business to grow.
In this podcast hear some of the struggles Paul has experienced - he speaks frankly about mental health, what event burnout feels like and how he keeps his own passion alive. Find out how he nurtures his zest!
SPECIAL BONUS
Discover how you can get hold of a FREE ticket for the HUGELY anticipated Day 1 of Newcastle Start Up Week 'Inspire' Monday 18 May 2020 - valued at £63.89 including booking fee!
Subscribe and comment to share how you #NurtureYourZest!
Find inspiration at our website: nurtureyourzest.com
The Nurture Your Zest podcast is made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia Limited, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙EPISODE 2 🎙
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Nikki Bell of Charity Nikki, one of the UK’s thought leaders in fundraising and the voluntary sector. Founder of Pizza for Losers, trustee and community builder, Nikki has over 10 years experience of the third sector.
You’ll discover:
🌵 How she ‘fell’ into fundraising
🌵 The opportunity which led her to Jordan 🇯🇴
🌵 How she faced rejection and failure multiple times but bounced back with resilience
🌵 Discover the value of your network
🌵 Hear why you shouldn’t work for free or if you do do it for things than bring you joy
🌵Why it’s important to have a tribe
🌵The 2 books which have changed her life
SPECIAL BONUS
Discover how you can get hold of a FREE place to her upcoming online conference
Subscribe and comment to share how you #NurtureYourZest
Find inspiration at our website: nurtureyourzest.com
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of TL Multimedia, THAT Branding Company and Blindsee Photo.
🎙 EPISODE 1 NOW LIVE 🎙
For our very first Nurture Your Zest episode, I am delighted to be joined by Herb Kim, one of the UK's leading entrepreneurs - Founder of The Thinking Digital Conference, TEDx Manchester, TEDxLiverpool and TEDx Newcastle.
Herb is also the current David Goldman visiting professor of Enterprise and Innovation at Newcastle University Business School
Listen as he provides interesting insight into his career and what he does to Nurture His Zest!
You’ll discover:
🌵The unexpected circumstances which brought him to the UK
🌵How he got involved in TEDx
🌵How he deals with prickly situations
🌵How he nurtures his zest
🌵His number one word for inspiration
And last but not least how you can enter a giveaway for a pair of FREE tickets to TEDx Newcastle - Saturday 5 October at the Sage Gateshead. ❌
Subscribe and comment to share how you #NurtureYourZest!
Find inspiration on our website nurtureyourzest.com
This podcast has been made possible with the kind sponsorship of Tim Lozinski at TL MULTIMEDIA LIMITED and Paul Scurrah of THAT Branding Company