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Interviews with people in the public eye and extraordinary characters about business, careers and current affairs. From comedians to people with multi million pound businesses. Keep an eye out for the insta live videos to get your questions featured on the podcast @michaelawain1

Michaela Wain

United Kingdom


    • Dec 19, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 52 EPISODES


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    Season 1 Ep.6 Women in Construction: Gaelle Blake

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 63:53


    On this week's episode of the Women in Construction Podcast we spoke about A Recruitment Lens on a Diverse and Inclusive Construction Industry with Gaelle Blake. We spoke about her being a mother of three, not seeing ED&I as just female issues, wanting to sit/work along side men rather than take their place, more diversity, not being surprised about diversity in construction, the lack of talent within the industry and changing lives in construction. Key Points: A Recruitment Lens on a Diverse and Inclusive Construction Industry Being a mother of three ED&I Working along side men More diversity Lack fo talent in the industry Links: Linkedin Website

    Season 1 Ep.5 Women in Construction: Dr. Anne Nortcliffe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 59:59


    On this week's episode of the Women in Construction Podcast we spoke to Dr Anne Nortcliffe, Founding Head of School of Engineering, Technology and Design at Canterbury Christ Church University, about the importance of Equality Diversity and Inclusion in education and the workplace, as well as how getting ED&I correct in one builds the foundation for getting it right in the other. Links: Mobile Apps For Learning Twitter LinkedIn

    Season 1 Ep.4 Women in Construction: Helen Chorley

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 53:29


    On this week's episode of the Women in Construction Podcastwe spoke to Helen Chorley, Co-Founder of Property Sisters, about the importance of your network. We discussed starting out in property, her banking background, the industries dominated by men, feeling intimidated and lonely and the importance of a supportive community. Key Points: Starting out in property Helen's banking background Industries dominated by men Feeling intimidated and lonely importance of a supportive community Helens Linktree

    Season 1 Ep.3 Women in Construction: Ayo Abbas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 48:35


    On this week's episode of the Women in Construction Podcast we spoke to Ayo Abbas about campaigns to stop greenwashing, climate change, reducing carbon emissions, sustainability, saving on energy bills and the lack of change from our Government.

    Season 1 Ep.2 Women in Construction: Emma Porter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 56:56


    On this week's episode of the Women in Construction Podcast we spoke about WiC: Past, Present and the future. We touched on inclusive culture, the changes in the industry over the years, the importance of having more women at the top, being a parent in construction, having a competitive approach, being excited by diversity and the massive impact of having a good mentor/role model. Key Points: Inclusive culture Changes in the industry Having more women at the top Being a parent in construction Having a competitive approach Being excited by diversity Impact of having a mentor

    Season 1 Ep.1 Women in Construction: Nariman AlKaddour

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 55:55


    Welcome to a brand new season of the Women In Construction podcast. We are kicking off with a fascinating insight into the life of Nariman AlKaddour, ambassador for displaced talent. Nariman discusses how refugees are massively misrepresented, the negative portrayal from the media, growing up in Syria, the stigma surrounding misplaced talent, her life since moving to the UK, and more. Key Points: >Displaced Talent with Nariman AlKaddour >Recruiting refugees and ex-offenders >How refugees have been miss represented >73% of refugees speak English >Negative media portrayal >Growing up in Syria >Stigma around Displaced talent >Her life in the UK > Not knowing what mental health is until being in the UK Socials: Web: www.build-a-career.org Linkedin: @buildacareer Insta: @buildacareerofficial FB: @buildacareerofficial

    Ep.15 Women in Business: TikTok

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 59:08


    On this week's episode of the Women in Business podcast we discussed TikTok. How Tiktok can help your business, why TikTok is becoming the new google, the best way to get started, knowing what content to post, monetising your account, and much more!

    Ep.14 Women in Business: Should You Scale Your Business?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 54:07


    On this week's episode of the Women in Business podcast we discussed scaling your business. Should you do it? When? How to keep new business coming in, the importance of knowing what's in the pipeline and balancing it, and much more!

    Ep.13 Women in Business: Boost Your Business With LinkedIn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 56:00


    On this week's episode of the Women in Business podcast we discussed ‘Boosting your business with LinkedIn; The Difference between reaching out and stalking, tips on how to build relationships, the importance of the appearance of your profile, and much more!

    S1. Ep.12 Women in Business: Leading With Purpose In Business

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 62:15


    On this week's episode of the Women in Business podcast we discussed ‘Leading with purpose in business', Do you know what your purpose is? What is your why? What makes you passionate?

    S1. Ep.11 Women in Business: Pitch Deck/Investment Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 58:35


    On this week's episode of the Women in Business podcast we discussed Pitch Deck/Investment Advice; the pros and cons, how to know if investment is the best option for your business, learning and understanding the process, and more!

    S1. Ep.10 Women in Business: Millennials vs Baby Bloomers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 64:10


    On this week's episode of the Women in Business podcast we discussed Millennials vs Baby Bloomers; Who has the better work ethic? Pros and cons of both, and more...

    S1. Ep.9 Women in Business: Work-Life Juggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 58:22


    On this week's episode of the Women in Business podcast we discussed juggling your work life with your personal life, including children, fitness, and studies, plus tips on how to better manage your schedule, time freedom vs earning money, and much more!

    S1. Ep.8 Women In Business: Mentoring Catch-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 56:15


    On this week's episode of Women in Business we had a mentoring catch-up session. We discussed the importance of mentoring, how having a mentor has been beneficial, connecting people within the industry with the right mentor, the difference between coaching and mentoring, and more!

    S1. Ep7. Women In Business: Recruiting In A Modern World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 62:08


    On this week's episode of the Women in Business podcast, we discussed recruiting in a modern world, ED&I, the best ways to recruit, discrimination within recruitment, male dominance in certain roles, recruiting friends rather than the best person for the job, and much more...

    S1. Ep6. Women In Business: LinkedIn Dos and Don’ts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 57:00


    On this week's episode of Women in Business we discussed the dos and don'ts of social media, specifically LinkedIn. How professional should you be? Has the pandemic affected business personalities on social media? When are the best times to post? Do automated messages work? And much much more!

    S1. Ep5. Women In Business: Mentoring Match-Ups

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 35:03


    On this week's episode of Women in Business we discussed mentoring. The importance of mentoring, connecting people within the industry with the right mentor, the difference between teaching and guiding, and much more!

    S1. Ep4. Women In Business: Marketing Crash Course

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 48:21


    On this week's episode of Women in Business, we had a marketing crash course covering the importance of marketing budgets, some of the different methods of marketing including Seo, Pay-Per-Click and email marketing, building trust with clients, understanding your cash flow, and much more!

    S1. Ep3. Women In Business: What does ED&I mean to you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 56:20


    On this week's episode of Women in Business we discussed ED&I. What does ED&I mean to you? What is the difference between equity and equality? Can we learn from the quotas South Africa has implemented? And much more!

    S1. Ep2. Women In Business: Lead Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 55:39


    On today's episode of the Women in Business podcast we discussed lead generation and the best ways to bring in more business; how to generate leads, the different methods of lead gen such as networking, tailored emails, referrals, podcasting, and more!

    S1. Ep1. Women In Business: How Big Is 2022?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 63:19


    Welcome to the new podcast series, Women in Business S1 E1: How big is 2022? On today's episode, we touch on the importance of the new year, what goals we have, and  whether they're big enough? Also, we discuss Hayley turning her dream of a franchise into a reality, why we limit our own expectations, and much more.

    S1. Ep6. Women In Construction: Kirsti Wells

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 64:35


    On this week's episode of the Women In Construction podcast we spoke to Kirsti Wells, The Marches Apprenticeship Ambassador Network & STEM Ambassador. Kirsti spoke about recruiting talent into the industry, becoming a mum at 17, overcoming the challenges and struggles of mental health, suffering from dyscalculia, her massive growth in confidence, and more!

    S1. Ep5. Women In Construction: Lucy Malarkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 50:51


    On this week's episode of the Women In Construction podcast, we chatted with Lucy Malarkey, Director at Positive About Inclusion. Lucy spoke to us about diversity and inclusivity, how we can help everyone to thrive, accepting diverse backgrounds, fluency in business, how her business finds clients, and what made her so passionate to start the business she has.  

    S1. Ep4. Women In Construction: Harriet Marsden

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 50:16


    This week's special guest on the Women in Construction podcast is freelance journalist, author, and copywriter, Harriet Marsden. Harriet gave us insight into her bad experiences with tradesmen, why she wouldn't hire a man to come into her home again, how tradesmen can make female clients feel safer, and much more!

    S1. Ep3. Women In Construction: Karen Boom

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 59:20


    On today's episode, we spoke to Karen Boom, an inspirational mentor from She's Electric. Karen spoke to us about being a mentor, the importance of having a mentor, building her successful brand, skill shortage within the industry, where and how to seek female mentors, negative comments and backlash from social media towards tradeswomen, and what challenges she wants to tackle next.

    S1. Ep2. Women In Construction: Ben

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 55:34


    On today's episode, we speak to Ben, marketing consultant at Baxter Williams and ambassador for the recruitment sector. Ben gives us insight into how applicants with diverse backgrounds are treated, his opinion on positive discrimination, improving language on job descriptions, and more!

    S1. Ep1. Women In Construction: Dr. Nashater

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 81:19


    On this week's episode, we have the fascinating Dr. Nashater, clinical and forensic psychologist. Dr. Nashater gives us insight as to where our biases come from, greater profitability of companies with diverse boards, different types of biases, how we can learn from our biases, and much more!

    S1. Ep2. “I said what I said” with Michaela Wain and Helen Wood – Plastic Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 49:21


    This week Michaela and Helen talk about plastic surgery. should we, shouldn't we, who really cares, and why do we care so much what other people think. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe.

    S1. Ep1. “I said what I said” with Michaela Wain and Helen Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 47:52


    Michaela and Helen talking openly this week about all things corona and the vaccine. Have you had it? Would you have it? What are the side effects unreported? What are the benefits? If you like what you hear, don’t forget to leave a review

    S3. Ep1. Michaela Wain Interviews Kiki

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 52:09


    Super insightful interview with Kiki owner of www.fetchitbags.co.uk she is also a practising GP. We cover the pandemic and vaccines. Starting a product company from scratch and how a successful GP finds herself starting a biodegradable dog poop bag company. Kiki is an amazing hard working entrepreneur who has used her skills gained from being a GP to cross over into the world of business and it’s inspiring to hear how. Give them a follow on all socials to check out her product @fetchitbags

    S2 Ep6. Michaela Wain Interviews Oliver Famili

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 34:27


    Oliver Famili is a huge inspiration to me personally and hopefully to all of you. After being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, which is a blood cancer arising from plasma cells, he decided to fight on and start his own company from his hospital bed. He believes that chemicals used in his previous employment contributed greatly to him getting cancer and has started a toxin-free pest control company as a result. He’s an amazing human being and I hope you all love hearing his story. Get in touch with Oliver at Gold Pest Control.

    S2 Ep5. Michaela Wain Interviews Lewis Ellis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 59:30


    Lewis Ellis, BBC Apprentice finalist 2019! Hear all about his business, the dramas from this season and his inspirational story. Follow Lewis Ellis on Instagram at lewis_ellis_, LinkedIn and on Twitter @imLewisEllis.

    S2 Ep4. Michaela Wain Interviews Shaa Wasmund

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 50:16


    Shaa Wasmund MBE is an entrepreneur, public speaker and author of the bestselling book ‘Stop Talking Start Doing’, and was awarded an MBE for ‘services to Business and Entrepreneurship’. Shaa was originally born in the US, but was brought up in the United Kingdom, studying at the London School of Economics and was recently named one of the UK’s most influential entrepreneurs in the Sunday Times. We talk about these life experiences, including being a mother, and touch on her work as an assistant and promoter for Chris Eubank. To learn more about her visit her website at www.shaa.com/ or follow her on Instagram or Twitter @shaawasmund

    S2 Ep3. Michaela Wain Interviews Nick Hinton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 56:42


    Nick Hinton is an artist, writer and philosopher. We will be discussing the Saturn time cube theory and the simulation theory. If you believe in something more than simply what we can see then this is the podcast to listen to. His latest book The Saturn Time Cube Simulation is available to purchase direct from Nick on PayPal or message him on Twitter @nickhintonn . Saturn Time Cube Theory – The theory that a cube is connected to our lives, we are stuck inside a time cube in a constant simulated status. Created by a Demiurge and controlled by the devil. Major contributors to the world bank and the internet are involved. AI is an attempt to integrate us purely into this digitized world and control our minds. Influenced by the orbit of Saturn, the catalyst of the simulation. Simulation theory – The idea that we all live in an artificial, likely computer, simulation similar to that portrayed in movies such as The Matrix. We are merely data. Find out more on his website nickhinton33.com

    S2 Ep2. Michaela Wain Interviews Sarah Lynn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 43:20


    Winner of BBC The Apprentice 2017, Sarah Lynn, Director of Sweets in the City (www.sweetsinthecity.co.uk), working mum and Lord Sugar’s business partner. We talk all things Apprentice and the challenges of having babies in the midst of launching/expanding a company. @sweetsinthecity

    S2 Ep1. Michaela Wain Interviews Dave Spikey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 45:32


    Season 2 of Michaela Wain Interviews is now under way! Today I will be interviewing Dave Spikey - comedian, actor, writer and producer. With over 30 years in the industry he has loads to talk about, highlighting his upcoming tour, A Funny Thing Happened (I shot Derek Rigby), and retelling stories from Dead Man Weds and Phoenix Nights. Check out Dave’s website www.davespikey.co.uk/live for availability of tour tickets.

    Ep.16 Michaela Wain interviews Maggie Oliver

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 87:30


    Maggie Oliver. Ex police officer who blew the whistle on the Rochdale grooming scandal and has since worked tirelessly to get justice for all involved. She’s an inspiration to everyone and her story is amazing. @MaggieOliverUK

    Ep.15 Michaela Wain interviews Rav Wilding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 58:57


    Rav wilding, presenter of Crimewatch, discusses his career in the police force, our opinions on knife crime, the army and his long career in TV. @RavWilding

    Ep.14 Michaela Wain interviews Charlotte Crosby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 53:16


    Star of the Charlotte Show, Charlotte Crosby, tells us all about her education, her amazing career, experience in business and all things social media, trolls and the reality of Reality TV. We even get to see how well Joshua Ritchie and Charlotte know each other and we get a Donald Trump rap as a bonus!

    Ep.13 Michaela Wain interviews David Wheater

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 46:30


    Bolton Wanderers captain, David Wheater, talks to us about his career in football, the current state of Bolton Wanderers Football Club and his experience with Ken Anderson, as well as his love of wrestling.

    Ep.12 Michaela Wain interviews John McGinlay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 57:08


    Super john mcginlay Bolton Wanderers Legend, talks to us about his career in football and after and the state of Bolton Wanderers and what can be done to sort the club out. @jdmcginlay

    Ep.11 Michaela Wain interviews Laurence White

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 57:15


    Laurence White is a producer working on all kinds of shows from the Apprentice to I’m a Celebrity. He’s also an artist - we talk about all things reality TV, business and creativity with some inside tips and gossip about the TV industry. @laurence_m_white

    Ep.10 Michaela Wain Interviews Paul Steele aka Bald Hiker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 39:51


    Talking to Paul Steele (aka Bald Hiker) about his time in the army, the rise of twitter and blogging, hiking (of course!), beautiful places to visit and interestingly, the processes involved in a post-mortem! @paul_steele

    Ep.9 Michaela Wain Interviews Helen Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 81:57


    A very honest and frank interview with Helen wood. Talking about her childhood, becoming a young mum, choosing a career, being an escort and a very public scandal. If you’re easily offended this probably isn’t the podcast for you @helenmwood86

    Michaela Wain Interviews Mark & Liam of WHYSUP – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 23:45


    This is part 2 of our 2 part podcast with Mark and Liam of WHYSUP so make sure to listen to part 1 if you want to hear the full story. Mark and Liam are two ex addicts discussing their on-going recovery, tails of destruction, pre-recovery and the amazing work they do preventing addiction. @whysupofficial

    Michaela Wain Interviews Mark & Liam of WHYSUP – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 55:50


    In this 2 part podcast I will be speaking with Mark & Liam of WHYSUP. Two ex addicts discussing their on-going recovery, tails of destruction pre-recovery and the amazing work they do preventing addiction. Be on the lookout for part 2 soon after part 1 goes live!

    Michaela Wain Interviews Camilla Ainsworth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 52:09


    Today I am interviewing Camilla Ainsworth, runner up in the BBC Apprentice 2018 – Talking all things Apprentice, Living in the house, trolls, her life before the Apprentice and her success with MYLKPLUS since then, and obviously discussing our natural love of goats.

    Michaela Wain Interviews The Royal Butler, Grant Harrold

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 50:08


    Today I will be interviewing the Royal Butler, Grant Harrold. We will be talking about getting a job working for arguably the most high profile family in the world, what the royals are really like and life as a butler, with a few inside secrets thrown in. @THEROYALBUTLER

    Michaela Wain Interviews Harrison Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 27:34


    Harrison Jones star of BBC The Apprentice we discuss the difficulties of starting a new company from scratch after being publicly fired, how he got the investment anyway and being a first time dad whilst running a company, he's also my partner so we find out how well he actually knows me. Harrison's healthy eating brand can be found at www.equalshealth.co.uk

    Michaela Wain Interviews Sean Maloney

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 43:50


    Sean Maloney The insta famous International Celebrity Makeup Artist, tells us all about how he managed to go from studying broadcast journalism to being Charlotte Tilburys assistant in just a few months. Gives insight into the pros and cons of the MUA industry and is just an all round stand up guy and great business man. Inst @seanmaloneymua

    Michaela Wain Interviews Justin Moorhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019 33:55


    Justin Moorhouse - Comedian, Actor, Father and Vegan. In this podcast we talk to the very funny Justin about his career pre comedy and his opinion on the importance of education. He is currently touring and tickets are available at www.justinmoorhouse.com

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