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In the latest episode, our host, Sarah Travers, is joined by Dave Linton, Founder of Madlug.

In this episode we explore the realities of leaving care and the challenges of becoming independent overnight. Our hosts Luke Rodgers, Karylle Phillips, lived experience leaders, and Dave Linton, founder of Madlug, come together to share their insights on this important topic.We delve into the struggles faced by young people transitioning out of care and into adulthood. We discuss the shortcomings of the current system and the need for a more holistic approach to support these individuals. While budgeting is essential, the speakers argue that young people need more significant adults in their lives to provide a network of support.Our hosts also highlight the importance of community and how leaving care can be a traumatic experience. They share their own experiences of feeling trapped and the need for a more compassionate approach to caring for young people who have experienced trauma.If you are someone who has left care or you work with young people who are leaving care, this podcast is for you. Join us as we explore the reality of leaving care and the support needed to help these individuals transition into successful, independent adults.Follow us on: LinkedInTwitter Facebook Subscribe to our newsletter for more insights and updates from our lived experience leaders.

In this episode we hear from Luke Rodgers and Karylle Phillips, both lived experience leaders, and Dave Linton, the founder of Madlug, the focus is on how to effectively communicate with teenagers. The discussion centers around the fact that teenagers in care often present a particular challenge, and many adults struggle to connect with them. We delve into the reasons behind this and explore the ways in which adults can engage with young people to foster better communication. We discuss the importance of recognising the history and trauma that many of these teenagers have experienced, and how this impacts their behaviour and communication. We also talk about the common triggers that adults experience when communicating with teenagers, and how these can be overcome. The episode is titled "Communication: How to Get Teenagers to Talk Back to You" and aims to provide insights and strategies for anyone working with young people, particularly those in care, to improve communication and build stronger relationships.Follow us on: LinkedInTwitter Facebook Subscribe to our newsletter for more insights and updates from our lived experience leaders.

In this episode we hear from Luke Rodgers and Karylle Phillips, both lived experience leaders, and Dave Linton, the founder of Madlug. Together, they discuss the real-life experiences of moving from one foster care placement to another, the challenges that come with this process, and what it truly means to find permanency.Through their personal stories and expertise, Luke, Karylle, and Dave shed light on the difficulties young people face when transitioning between foster homes and the impact it can have on their lives. They explore the importance of stability and security for young people in care, and how we can better support them during these transitions.Join us for this insightful conversation as we learn about the realities of foster care transitions and how we can all work towards a better future for children and young people in care.Follow us on: LinkedInTwitter Facebook Subscribe to our newsletter for more insights and updates from our lived experience leaders.

When young people enter care, it can seem like the system takes a young person's identity and gives them a new one, projecting them into a confusing world with new terminologies and often leaving them with little understanding of what's happening. Systems are set up to safeguard children, which can sometimes leave families in cycles of trauma and negative family dynamics. Services become overwhelmed with the increasing numbers of young people entering care and become more stretched. Children feel confused and lost in the system; parents are hurt and often frightened, whilst practitioners are under pressure to ensure all young people are safe. Families deserve to be supported and children have a right to understand what's happening to them.In our latest latest episode, The Care Leaders, together with Madlug founder, Dave Linton, discuss the lived experiences of entering care and the breakdown in communications that can leave young people misunderstanding the real reason they entered care. To learn more about Entering care - The real reasons children come into care click here https://thecareleaders.com/courses/entering-care-the-real-reasons-children-enter-care/Follow us on: LinkedInTwitter Facebook Subscribe to our newsletter for more insights and updates from our lived experience leaders.

In children's social care, systems are often set up to ‘manage' the behaviour children and young people display, rather than helping us to understand the reasons behind their behaviour and what it communicates. In our latest episode, The Care Leaders, together with Madlug founder, Dave Linton, discuss supportive foster carers, recognising triggers, and the importance of trust without conditions.Follow us on: LinkedInTwitter Facebook Subscribe to our newsletter for more insights and updates from our lived experience leaders.

Imagine carrying your most treasured belongings in a bin bag - uncomfortable, isn't it? Sadly, that is the reality for thousands of young people in the UK's care system when moving from place to place. While on a foster carers' refresher course, Dave Linton watched a video clip featuring quotes from a youngster in care, and it wouldn't be an understatement to say that one video changed his life - leading him to change thousands of others. “When we move, the local authorities don't give us suitcases,” a young girl explained. “Our belongings are moved in bin bags, and we lose our dignity.” For Dave, this was unacceptable and just plain wrong. The ‘black bin bag moment' prompted Dave to found Madlug, the locked-asset bag-for-bag business, with the sole purpose of giving a helping hand to young people in care. Madlug sells rucksacks, hold-alls and travel bags to the public, and for every bag sold, a pack away travel bag is gifted to a child in the care system. We invite you to visit madlug.com where, through your purchase, you can ensure a youngster in need is given a much-needed gift - not just a bag, but a reminder that they deserve as much of an opportunity to succeed as any of us. Cup only half full? Follow Tea with the Changemakers on TikTok, for behind-the-scenes content and clips from our episodes!

My guest today is Dave Linton. Dave is a former youth worker turned entrepreneur who started Madlug in 2015 with less than 500 quid, and the company has won hearts and wallets with its cool backpacks and logins. Each product sold allows the company to donate a similar item to a young person in the foster care system. In this episode, Dave explains why it's so important for kids in care to receive these bags. We talk about kindness, leadership, and meeting Richard Branson.Listen to the full episode to know more!✔ Links:Madlug:https://www.madlug.com/https://www.madlugyourbusiness.com/Dave Linton on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-linton/Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter:https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-upOur Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I'm chatting to Madlug about how Madlug started and what they do, how important it is to raise awareness of children in care and their massive plans for the future! Madlug's Instagram - Madlug™ (@wearemadlug) • Instagram photos and videos Madlug's Website - Madlug | Make A Difference LuggageTo find out more, head to;Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videosCharis' Facebook - Charis Olivia | FacebookPodcast Instagram - Supporting Local with Charis (@supportinglocalpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosPodcast Facebook - Supporting Local Podcast | Facebook

Dave Linton is the founder of Madlug (Make A Difference Luggage), which are an award-winning bag brand helping to give dignity to children in care. Started back in 2015 after he was heartbroken to hear that most children in care transport their worldly belongings in a bin bag. He set out to do something about it, and with just a few quid in his pocket he started Madlug and came up with the idea of ‘Buy one Give one' approach: so with every bag purchased, one will be given to a child in care. If you enjoyed this episode then please share this with a friend & subscribe for future episodes, and be sure to check out the show notes on our website: www.dogoodpodcast.co.uk/ This episode is supporting Positive News — a magazine for good journalism about good things. When much of the media is full of doom and gloom, instead Positive News is the first media organisation in the world that is dedicated to quality, independent reporting about what's going right. Use the code ‘DoGood20' at checkout to receive an exclusive 20% off a subscription to the magazine here:
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In this episode I am joined by Dave Linton. Dave is an innovator, social entrepreneur, thought leader, mentor of social enterprises, motivational speaker and the founder and CEO of award-winning Madlug C.I.C. which won the Social Enterprise UK consumer facing award in 2018. In 2019 Dave went on to win the prestige titles of GBEA Entrepreneur of the year for Northern Ireland and Entrepreneur for Good for the UK. Prior to beginning his journey with Madlug, Dave was a youth worker for over 20 years. and for the past six years he has also become heavily involved in mentoring and raising awareness of social enterprises. In the episode we talk about: The story of how Madlug got started How Madlug gives kids in care their dignity back How Dave came up with the name and the process of branding Madlug Which book inspired their brand building the most What marketing has worked well for them and what hasn't Find out more about Madlug: Madlug website Madlug for Business To find more from Liz visit lizmosley.net and follow her on instagram at @lizmmosley

Dave  Linton is the first ever guest to be invited onto the Make an Impact podcast for a follow-up interview. He launched Madlug in 2015 as he was heartbroken to learn that most children in care transport their worldly belongings in bin bags. Madlug's 'Buy one, give one' approach addresses this.But what's happened since Dave was last on the show? Masses, it turns out, and Dave describes Madlug's resilience in the face of a social media hack, the decisions it made to deal with Covid, the value and importance of a great board,  the importance of trusting your gut and how he and his crew responded to an astonishing phone call from IKEA.Dave also gives his KEY advice to help social entrepreneurs find your niche and avoid mission drift. It's a powerful tale of a social enterprise which started with just £480 and is making an astonishing impact. What next?Madlug's websiteHeidi's new book shares everything she knows about impact measurement and management – and how to implement it in your organisation. Order your copy of Impact First – The Social Entrepreneur's Guide to Measuring, Managing and Growing Your Impact at https://www.makeanimpactcic.co.uk/my-book-impact-first

In this episode we speak to Dave the FOUNDER of Madlug, they provide bags for children in care to promote dignity and value for those children. Dave shares the origin story and the underlying values, ethos and vision as well as being a great guest and good sport. You can visit their website here As well, Al is eternally shamed for his dark cynical heart and we are then drawn into a somewhat bizarre discussion in relation to children and spoons.  As always we're very happy to hear from you all and if you want to get in touch please email us at aandfpodcast@gmail.com or through our Twitter or Facebook page. As always, thanks for listening and you can also listen to the podcast: iTunes here      Spotify here       Google here  

Dave Linton is a softly spoken creative who admits himself to staying in the background of the business that he has created despite speaking keynotes at various esteemed business events and conferences. Madlug is the name of his company and I first heard about them 6 years ago when they had just started and it was during the time myself and my husband were journeying our own adoption process ( which sadly did not develop further for us. I wrote about it on my blog). The model of their bag brand is to "help you give dignity to children in care". In other words for every purchase of a Madlug bag, a young person in care receives a bag to replace the bin liner they are given when they move between foster homes and through the care system. Dave's story is compelling. The growth of his idea from talking to his wife in their living room with only £500 to start in comparison to where they are now- a recognisable brand with the likes of IKEA purchasing bags for all of their staff, this is a great listen for any creative.

We are delighted to welcome Dave Linton to our podcast, the founder and Executive Director of the social enterprise Madlug. During his time working as a youth worker, Dave was distressed to realise that most children in care transport their worldly belongings in a bin bag. In response, Dave decided to set up Madlug and came up with his ‘Buy one Give one' approach: with every bag you purchase, one will be given to a child in care. Dave is passionate about helping deliver change that positively impacts disadvantaged children, young people, and communities. Dave is making good happen in the world and we couldn't be happier to have him with us on our Good Summit podcast!

Foundling: Found is a podcast series, hosted by care-leaver Julian Brown, that investigates the real stories of care, from the Foundling Hospital archives dating back to 1739, right through to the present day. Setting the stigma surrounding those with care experience against those real stories. Over the course of 12 episodes, Julian will be joined by some very special guests as he uncovers the fact and the individuals behind the media and literature fiction. On today's episode, Julian is joined by Mandlug's founder Dave Linton. An award-winning bag brand that helps the customer to give dignity to children in care. A high proportion of children in care are given bin bags to transport their belongings from placement to placement, buying a bag from Madlug - gives a bag to a child in care.

This episode is all about Social Impact and features two companies MADLUG and The Turnaround Project forging the way for social entrepreneurship in Northern Ireland. ... DAVE LINTON / MADLUG Dave Linton is the founder of MADLUG, a company he set up in 2015 after he discovered how many children in care carry around all of their possessions in a bin bag. With a “buy one - gift one” purchase model, customers have helped to give over 15,000 bags to date to children in care in the UK & Ireland. Each bag produced has a label that says “You are incredible” to remind every child that they have value, worth and dignity and during the lockdown, MADLUG has created an activity book for young people. Find out more: https://www.madlug.com Social: https://www.instagram.com/wearemadlug/ https://twitter.com/wearemadlug ... RICHARD GOOD / THE TURNAROUND PROJECT Richard Good is the Director of The Turnaround Project, supporting people on their journey away from the justice system through training, support and employment. Richard’s career has spanned the world of politics, justice and more recently social entrepreneurship and he has worked internationally in countries including Ukraine, Iraq and Sudan. As well as The Turnaround Project, Richard has helped start up Big Loop Bikes, a project re-training those with barriers to employment and is a Trustee of Pivotal, a Northern Irish public policy think tank. Find out more: https://www.theturnaroundproject.org https://www.bigloopbikes.com https://twitter.com/turnaroundproj https://twitter.com/bigloopbikes ... Resources: https://www.qub.ac.uk/graduate-school/ https://belfastdesignweek.com

This week, Mark catches up with Alphabetti Theatre's creator and Artistic & Executive Director, Ali Pritchard. Ali tells us about wanting to be the UK's Jack Black and nearly singing for the UK at Eurovision, his skills as a plumber and accountant, and we find out more about the incredible and game changing grassroots theatre that is Alphabetti. A truly joyous listen from start to finish, with extra special guest appearances from Rex the dog and Paula Penman. It's eclectic. Transcript available to download here. Notes Alphabetti Theatre: https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/ BETTi Recommends: https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/bettirecommends Alphabetti Online Performances: https://www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/online-performances Inua Ellams: http://www.inuaellams.com/ Holy Moly and the Crackers: https://www.holymolyandthecrackers.com/ 'Theatre that made us' article in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/jul/10/theatres-that-made-us-sophie-stone-suzi-ruffell The Tin Ring: https://www.thetinring.com/ Academy of Contemporary Music: https://www.acm.ac.uk/ Northumbria University Theatre & Performance BA: https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/courses/ba-hons-theatre-and-performance-uustpe1/ Madlug: https://www.madlug.com/ Bonnie & the Bonnettes: https://www.bonnieandthebonnettes.co.uk/ The Dog & Parrot: http://thedogandparrot.co.uk/ Live Theatre: https://www.live.org.uk/ ARC Stockton: https://arconline.co.uk/ Woven Nest: https://www.facebook.com/wovennesttheatre/ Sunday for Sammy: https://www.sundayforsammy.org/ The Ballinger Charitable Trust: https://www.ballingercharitabletrust.org.uk/

Mazen Musaeed and Fran Ruiz Partida of ReadyMart Ltd joined me in the radio studio to discuss their startup, ReadyMart Ltd.Their business aims to simplify the lives of independent supermarket owners, helping them bring their products online and provide pickup and delivery services to their customers.With the big four supermarket chains "dominating" the grocery sector, Mazen and Fran say they want to give power back to independent stores.Their emotive message is "when people buy from a local business, they are not helping a CEO buy a 3rd holiday home, they are helping a little girl get music or language lessons, a little boy get his team jersey, and mums and dads put food on the table."The platform is already connecting consumers with independent businesses, and Mazen and Fran have some unusual marketing plans which they reveal in the show.They also discuss why Sheffield is a great place to launch a business – and have solid and hard-won advice about finding business partners and even co-founders.The show also includes an excerpt from a fascinating interview with social entrepreneur, Dave Linton, whose business Madlug aims to give dignity back to children in care.

The Man Inspired Into Action By A Black Bin Bag with Dave Linton From Madlug | Episode 11Dave Linton is the founder of MadlugDave talks about:How he was inspired into action by a story about a black bin bag and a lack of dignity within the child care systemHow we was inspired by Tom’s shoes one for one modelThe power of storyHow their story went viralHow little acts can make a big differenceHow you can helpWebsite: https://www.madlug.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearemadlug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearemadlugInstagram https://www.instagram.com/wearemadlug//////Today's podcast is brought to you by:We Make Film Happen http://wemakefilmhappen.com/We Make Good Happen http://wemakegoodhappen.com/We Make Podcasts Happen https://www.wemakepodcastshappen.comWe tap into the minds of people like adventurers, world record holders, entrepreneurs, voice coaches, psychologists, musicians and people making a positive difference around the world.We want to find out what’s their path to success and what have they learnt along the way.This is real stories from real people.Plus we want to find out what success means to them.The We Make Success Happen podcast is hosted by Matt Callanan, a former international DJ and musician turned filmmaker (with We Make Film Happen) and founder of the kindness project We Make Good Happen.https://mattcallanan.co.uk/http://wemakesuccesshappen.com

We've all heard stories which have horrified us.But when Dave Linton was told how most children in care transport all their possessions - their lives - in black bin bags, he wasn't only shocked and appalled. He resolved to do something about it.Dave, a former youth worker, launched social enterprise Madlug CIC to give dignity to children in care.Madlug stands for Make a Difference Luggage and makes "incredible bags." For every Madlug bag bought by a member of the public a giving bag, centred around the needs of children in care, is donated.In this inspirational episode, Dave covers:His lightbulb moment and why he launched MadlugStarting the business with just £500 and where he focused his energy firstThe most difficult challenge he faced to get the business up and runningHow Madlug grewIts impact so far, not only from giving over 10,000 bags to children, but further impact tooFuture plansAdvice for other social entrepreneurs

Dave Linton- Founder Madlug- Restoring Dignity To Children In Care by Mastering Your Craft Podcast

Dave Linton Madlug "I absolutely heard nothing else for the rest of the evening, I was just left heartbroken with this desire I'm going to fix it! " Dave shares his experiences of family life and setting up Madlug. Madlug was founded in 2015 he was heartbroken to learn that most children in care transport their worldly belongings in a bin bag. With just £480, he started Madlug and came up with our ‘Buy one Give one’ approach: with every bag you purchase, one will be given to a child in care.

Dave Linton of Madlug discusses key trends in the social enterprise sector and how people are moving more towards a social mindset than a pure capitalist one, whilst providing some great insights into storytelling for success.

Dave Linton would not accept that kids in the foster care system had to transport their belongings in a trash bag. So in 2015 he solved the problem with Madlug. Madlug is a luggage and accessory business that allows us to buy stylish bags and, in return, give a very practical and dignity preserving bag to a child in foster care. Show Notes: Buy a Madlug bag, follow them on social, and get in touch with Dave. The New Activist is presented by International Justice Mission. Social: Twitter - @NewActivistIs Facebook - @NewActivistIs Website - www.newactivist.is Host - @EdwardorEddie

Marketing has never been more complex than now. Channel proliferation. Social unconformity. Decreasing attention span. Big data. Small data. And then there is the myth of the 'Brand Story.' That is to say the myth that a brand story is anything more than just a poor mans sales pitch. A good brand story stands out for all of the right reasons - check out my podcast with Park Howell Shift Control Episode 17 - Park has it down to a very fine art and a set process. Check out www.businessofstory.com There are some people who just get it and Dave Linton is one of those At a recent seminar on the future of marketing in Belfast, I had the pleasure of listening to Dave, CEO of Madlug tell his remarkable 'brand' story. So compelling was it that I emailed him immediately to try and get him on the podcast. And here he is - his story is right in the sweet spot of everything the I believe to be good about marketing and the art of storytelling. Enjoy - and if you do enjoy, please share.

What is a social enterprise and what value do they add to society? How can you build a successful social enterprise and what challenges might you encounter along the way? In the second QMS Good Business Podcast we explore these questions and more with Dave Linton, founder of the award winning social enterprise Madlug, and Dr Karen Bonner, lecturer in entrepreneurship at Queen's Management School.

Madlug's Dave Linton shares his story: how Madlug came into existence; how children in care don't have to leave with their lives in bin bags. And with it being Adoption Sunday, he shares his experience as a foster parent.

Hear how a one-for-one luggage company is making a difference to the lives of kids in care.   In this episode, we chat with founder David Linton about what it was like to set up a social enterprise, have brunch with Richard Branson and why you should find your 'black bin bag story'   // To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to David (including a photo) please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/david-linton-madlug   Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.   To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/   Cheers!   — Matt