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In this episode I'm talking to Chris Hopkins, whose ex-partner and son's mum, Marie, sadly died of cervical cancer in January 2020. Since her death, he has channelled his sadness into positive energy and has not only raised - and continues to raise - lots for several charities, but is campaigning to encourage more women to go for their smear tests, to avoid going through what his family has gone through. Follow Chris: www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-hopkins-%F0%9F%92%9C-8149a9209/ Follow me: www.hopemckellarpr.co.uk www.facebook.com/hopemckellarpr www.instagram.com/hopemckellarpr

In this episode, I'm chatting to Alice Clover, who is a self-published author of children's books, based around gender equality and feminism. In her book, Girls Love to Fart, she shows young girls that they don't have to be pressured to be perfect, polished princesses and that bodily functions aren't as embarrassing as they're made out to be. Follow Alice: www.alicecloverstories.com www.facebook.com/alice.clover.stories www.twitter.com/storiesalice Follow me: www.hopemckellarpr.co.uk www.facebook.com/hopemckellarpr www.instagram.com/hopemckellarpr

In today's episode I'm chatting with Melanie Griffiths, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer 17 years ago and was told she only had a short time left to live. She tells us about how she used mind and body work to holistically cure herself of cancer and now uses movement to inspire and heal others. Find Melanie: www.movementjunkie.co.uk/ www.facebook.com/MovementJunkie/ www.instagram.com/movementmelanie/ Find me: www.hopemckellarpr.co.uk/ www.facebook.com/hopemckellarpr/ www.instagram.com/hopemckellarpr/ Know someone who has a great story to tell? Get in touch hope@hopemckellarpr.co.uk

In today's episode I'm chatting with Nicole Louise Geddes, performer-turned-producer and founder of multiple companies, including, most recently, Performerpreneur, which is helping performers, who are unable to work due to the pandemic, to start their own side hustles and full-time businesses. We talk pivoting your business and tackling imposter syndrome in this episode that will leave you feeling ready to take on the world. Find Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/nicolelouisegeddes/ https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneur/ https://www.instagram.com/manicsp_entertainment/ Find me: www.hopemckellarpr.co.uk www.facebook.com/hopemckellarpr www.instagram.com/hopemckellarpr Know someone who has a great story to tell? Get in touch hope@hopemckellarpr.co.uk

In today's episode I'm talking to Dan Darwin, who runs Darwin Training Solutions, delivering mental health training courses into workplaces. He is so passionate about removing the stigma around mental health, creating a deeper understanding about it and getting people talking. Dan tells us his story about his own battles with mental health and the reason behind his passion. Find Dan: www.darwintrainingsolutions.co.uk www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-darwin-480675178/ Find me: www.hopemckellarpr.co.uk www.facebook.com/hopemckellarpr www.instagram.com/hopemckellarpr Know someone who has a great story to tell? Get in touch hope@hopemckellarpr.co.uk

In today's episode I'm talking to Becki Simmons, the founder of Spark Community Space - a charity that she set up in October 2020, eight years after having emergency brain surgery that changed her whole life. Becki tells us her story, how she has come to launch Spark and what the future holds. Find Becki: www.sparkcommunityspace.co.uk www.crowdfunder.co.uk/find-us-a-space-to-call-home www.twitter.com/sparkintolife www.facebook.com/sparkcommunityspace Find me: www.hopemckellarpr.co.uk www.facebook.com/hopemckellarpr www.instagram.com/hopemckellarpr

Here's a little snippet of what this podcast will be about. Stay tuned for some interesting stories from inspirational people.