Inside Derby Podcast

In this episode I am joined by James Bacon of the Body Fix Coach. We talk about his initial venture into health & fitness by his own journey, which then led to him beginning a career in the health and fitness industry and starting his own business. We than talk about how that has gone with the various approaches including beginning work to help people address their pain points with his work via The Body Fix Coach. 

In this episode I am joined by Lizzie Butler of LB Communications. Lizzie is a Communication and Business Development specialist working with individuals and teams to enhance their communication skills and business development.  We talk about Lizzie's career journey so far as well as the events which changed directions for her a few times, the area of work that she is interested in and the work that she does, as well as plans for the future. 

In this episode I talk with Joe Burns, CoFounder of Reformed IT, Professional Speaker, Certified Ethical Hacker and Coach.  Firstly we talk about building a business at a young age and how that went. We talk about exiting that business and his experience of that. We discuss his roles in professional speaking and coaching. We talk about being a Certified Ethical Hacker and Joe provides some basic cyber security tips. Finally we talk about his current business and the growth plans for that. 

In this episode I am joined by Rob Pritchard, Managing Director at Scenariio. In this episode we discuss Rob's career in IT infrastructure including the roles and how things have changed, to setting up Scenariio and how it's gone, as well as what they do and what the future may look like. Enjoy! 

In this episode I talk with Shaun Taylor, owner of photography and videography company LoftOne12. We talk about his career so far, including studying journalism before deciding that wasn't for him, to his roles at what was Egg before starting his own business. We then talk about how his role has evolved over this past decade and what his plans are for the business are moving forward. 

In this episode I am joined by Laura Massey-Pugh who is one half of duo SteLa Tandem. We talk briefly about Laura's career in the veterinary profession before moving on to talk about their attempted world record tandem bike ride which is seeking to circumnavigate the globe on a tandem bicycle in 180 days starting in June 2022. We talk about where the idea came from, the planning, logistics and costs of doing this, how businesses can help with sponsorship, the training required as well as the charities they will be supporting once they set off.   www.stelatandem.com

In this episode I talk with Sarah Hodgkinson of Crafty You Crafty Me.   We talk about her career in engineering, the opportunity to make a change, all about her business and plans for the future.    https://www.craftyyoucraftyme.com  

In this episode I am joined by Kim Borringham - franchise owner of Hive Thinking. We talk about Kim's journey including using teaching to enable her to get to Australia, building a business in Australia, living and working in Jersey and how she managed to juggle a teaching role while running her own business, to her return to the UK and all about Hive Thinking.  https://www.hivethinking.co.uk  

In this episode I am joined by Colin Mobey.   We talk about his career so far including going from a Geography graduate into IT in large corporations, working his way up the career ladder and the challenges of that, to his own coaching work and the concept of teamship.    www.colinmobey.com  

In this episode I am joined by Caroline Barker, Travel Consultant at Not Just Travel. We talk about deciding to set up a travel business during a pandemic, why become part of a franchise, what a travel consultant can do, the types of travel they have access to as well as her plans for the future. Enjoy! 

In this episode I talk with Dominika Walker, City Manager at CityFibre. We talk about her career so far including how and why she came to the UK, her experiences in marketing and PR prior to joining CityFibre, how and why she joined CityFibre, her role and all about what the company is doing.    https://www.cityfibre.com

In this episode we talk with Craig Barker from Koobr. We talk about starting his working career in London and realising things weren't so easy and world domination wasn't on the cards, to starting his own business and how that has developed over the years, as well as plans for the future. Craig shares a lot of insight for any business owner to take onboard. Enjoy! 

In this episode I talk with Yvonne Gorman of Essential Print Services.   We talk about her career and experiences prior to setting up the business, including how they gave her the knowledge and experience required to do so. We also talk about the early years and the growth of the business, time prior to the pandemic and now the rebuild. Yvonne shares lots of great insight particularly around building networks. 

In this episode I am joined by Rob Twells of The Digital Maze. We talk about his journey so far, from starting a business whilst still at university, building that business, dealing with coronavirus, as well as the sale of Frogspark and his role now and moving forward. 

In this episode I talk with Rachael Bricknell of Candle Mad. We talk about her career journey so far including retail and office work, as well as all things Candle Mad, from the name to the branding and scents, even how to actually make candles!  Enjoy!

In this episode I talk with Sarah Bulmer, Managing Director of Derby Days Out. We talk about her varied career so far including finding out journalism wasn't for her, about running businesses and the challenge of dealing with that whilst managing a condition, to all about Derby Days Out. 

In this episode I am joined by Mike Whichello of One Stop Wellbeing.   We talk about his career so far in physiotherapy, including the difference between working with the public and athletes, where the idea for One Stop Wellbeing came from, what its purpose is and the plans for the future.    https://onestopwellbeing.co.uk  

In this episode I am joined by Andrew Deighton of AWD Development Solutions. We talk about his career journey so far including his various roles across different areas of a large business, spending time working overseas to starting his business and what that has been like for the past 7 years. Enjoy! 

In this episode I am joined by Ben, James and Odhran at Goldbox Productions. We talk about the idea for their business, where the name came from, the projects they work on, their own personal skills and hopes for the future. Enjoy!  

In this episode I am joined by Laura Firth, owner of MiniApeture Photography. We talk about her career so far including life on the road as a technician, to starting her business as an extra job and then having to leave her day job, the services offered and hopes for the future. Enjoy! 

In this episode I talk with Ben Curry, founder and owner of Electrical Innovations.   We talk about his career so far, building the business and how his role has changed, what has made them successful, as well as plans for the future.    https://www.elec-inn.co.uk

In this episode I'm joined by Bromley Sibson, Managing Director at Mitre Group. In this episode we talk about his journey so far including his reality in the professional football industry, his studies and learning that he wanted to work in something which was inclusive, his time at the Mitre Group and workplace learning and development support. 

In this episode I am joined by Sarah Loates of Loates HR Consultancy.    We talk about: her career journey so far starting her own business including the early years where they are today and what they offer plans for their future. https://loateshr.net    

In this episode I am joined by Rebecca Smith from the Peachy Mind.    We talk about her career so far including how she got into psychotherapy and counselling, her experiences along the way, where the name came from, the services that are offered as well as the importance of resilience.   https://thepeachymind.com  

In this episode I am joined by Sam Lowe, founder at Barba and Beautey.   We talk about his career journey so far, what he has learnt along the way, his new businesses launching shortly, as well as what the future hopefully holds.

In this episode, I talk with Matt Hill, CEO at EVAD.   We talk about his career so far from Baggage Handler, to Sales, to CEO. We talk about what he has learnt and experienced along the way, how his role has changed as well as moving the business to Derby and what the future holds. www.evad.co.uk  

In this episode we are joined by Ade Fleet from Sales Ade.   We talk about his career journey so far from radiotherapy in the NHS, to teaching and lecturing, to healthcare sales. We talk about how he started Sales Ade, where Sellie The Elephant came from, the workshops and training offered as well as what the future holds.   https://salesade.co.uk  

In this episode I am joined by Mo Suleman, Director of Resources at Derby Museums as well as host of The Derby Chat Show.   We talk about Mo's career so far, from working with his dad, to PWC, Holiday Inn to coming to Derby and the Derby Museums. we talk about how his skills and experiences have helped to me where he is today as well as his radio show The Derby Chat Show.

In this episode we are joined by Simon Burch and Sarah Newton from Penguin PR.    We talk about their career journeys so far, where the idea to set up their business came from, where the name came from, the work that they do and what PR actually is, as well as their plans for the future. https://www.penguinpr.co.uk  

In this episode I am joined by Becky Brown from food education business SimpliciB.   We talk about her career so far, how she started her business and name, services she offers, as well as lots of food related tips.

In this episode I am joined by Abbi Burns, Founder at Darley Dance Productions. We talk about her career journey so far, from quitting sixth form and dance college in London to starting a dance school, which later evolved to Darley Dance and now Darley Dance Productions.     www.darleydance.co.uk  

In this episode I am joined by radio producer and fellow podcaster Blake Fallows. We talk about his journey so far from engineering to radio to podcasting and his life as a 'professional blagger'. We also talk about his way of giving back to the community.

In this episode I am joined by Sarah Markham, founder of Calm In A Box. We talk about her career journey so far, climbing the corporate ladder in HR, how she came to launch Calm In A Box, all about her business and the importance of wellbeing. www.calminabox.co.uk  

In this episode I am joined by Craig Bunting, Director and Co-Founder at Bear.   We talk about his journey so far, from the music industry to sales and marketing as well as his various escapes to Australia. We talk about founding and growing Bear as well as thinking about the future.   www.bemorebear.co  

In this episode I am joined by Tom Erskine, Business Account Manager at Nielsen McAllister. We talk about his career and life journey so far, from teaching English as a foreign language in Poland, his various roles including his new role at Neilsen McAllister, his trip to Nepal, as well as involvement with Bustler Market. https://nielsenmcallister.com https://www.bustlermarket.co.uk    

In this episode I talk with Stuart Bennett, from property development and construction companies Nine Investments and Grace Construction. We talk about Stuart's career so far including his time in the Army and for an investment bank in London, before embarking upon his career into property development which led to launching his own businesses. https://kingscrescent.com http://graceconstruction.co.uk http://www.nineinvestments.co.uk    

In this episode I talk with Adam Bamford, CEO at Colleague Box. We talk about his career journey so far, from postman, to sales roles to becoming a business owner. We talk about their new venture Colleague Box including the journey so far and what the future holds.   www.colleaguebox.co.uk  

In this episode I talk with Emma Roberts and Shelley McBride from Derby Community Parent Programme. They tell us about their lives so far, how they got involved in the programme, what the programme is about and how it helps others.   https://www.ripplez.co.uk/derby-community-parent-programme-staff  

In this episode I talk with Adam Holland, Managing Director at Progressive Sports Derbyshire and Nottingham. We talk about his career journey so far, from apprentice Port Vale Football Club to running his own business franchise as well as the realities of what it is like running a business.   www.progressive-sports.co.uk/derbyshire  

In this episode I talk with Seleena Creedon, Founder of Credo Marketing. We discuss her career journey so far, the importance of strategic marketing and crm systems, as well as the journey so far having started her own business in early 2020.    www.credomarketing.co.uk

In this episode I talk with Karl Shaw, Founder and Owner at creative agency Silver Birch Creative and clothing brand Mr Shaw. We discuss his career journey so far, the mind of a creative, his businesses as well as the highs and lows. Enjoy! www.silverbirchcreative.com www.mrshaw75.co.uk  

In this episode I talk with Kul Mahay, CEO AND Founder of Ignite Your Inner Potential. We talk about his 32 years in the police force, his passion for leadership and emotional intelligence, as well as what he is doing to make the World a more inclusive and diverse place. www.kulmahay.com www.igniteyourinnerpotential.com  

In this episode I am joined by Helen Vann, Sales Manager at Penta Hotels Derby. We talk about Helen's career in leisure and hospitality so far from planning weddings to being Sales Manager of a hotel, as well as the reality of working in a hotel behind the scenes. Enjoy! www.pentahotels.com Helen.vann@pentahotels.com  The Inside Derby Podcast is a series of unscripted interviews with entrepreneurs, business owners or leaders and other prominent individuals from the Derby area.  Hosted by James Wallis, Founder and Chartered Financial Planner at Aristotle Financial Planning.

In this episode I talk with Lee Marples, one of the co-founders at Derby based creative agency Think 3. We talk about his career so far, how he could have taken a different pathway to become an architect but instead became an auditor, as well as starting Think 3. We talk about how they have built their culture, the growth and the challenges of Coronavirus to a young business. Enjoy! www.think3.co.uk  hello@think3.co.uk lee@think3.co.uk The Inside Derby Podcast is a series of unscripted interviews with entrepreneurs, business owners or leaders and other prominent individuals from the Derby area.  Hosted by James Wallis, Founder and Chartered Financial Planner at Aristotle Financial Planning.    

In this episode I am joined by Ian Ball and Bev Wakefield, co-founders of Vibrant Accountancy. We hear about their career journeys so far, the service that they offer and what makes them different. This episode has some great insight and tips for all business owners! www.vibrantaccountancy.co.uk 01332 460184 hello@vibrantaccountancy.co.uk The Inside Derby Podcast is a series of unscripted interviews with entrepreneurs, business owners or leaders and other prominent individuals from the Derby area.  Hosted by James Wallis, Founder and Chartered Financial Planner at Aristotle Financial Planning.  

In this episode we talk with Alex about his interesting career journey so far, from Dudley Zoo to Derby Cathedral to his current role at Derby Quad. We talk about his love for the arts and all things Derby.

In this episode we talk with David Torrington - Founder and Owner at Sky Recruitment Solutions. We discuss how he started the business initially working in his conservatory to now having two offices and a team to support him, the successes and challenges as well as his contributions to the local community.

In this episode we talk with Rachel Hayward, Owner of Ask the Chameleon. We talk about her career journey so far, the projects she has been involved with, her consultancy firm Ask the Chameleon as well as her most recent project Derby Swap Shop.