Podcasts about Superdrug

In this episode of Chatzzz, we're joined by Laura Mallows, the founder of Mallows Beauty, who has become a poster girl for TikTok's live shopping business. Laura shares how she now makes more in one hour of going live than a full day spent in her Cardiff beauty store. With the boom in online sales, she made the bold decision to close her flagship store and focus on selling body scrubs and skincare through TikTok's live shopping stream.As her popularity surged, with products now on shelves in Superdrug and Boots, Laura is on a mission to open a real-world store once again. We dive into the success of live shopping, the challenges of selling on TikTok, and the balance between online and physical retail. Tune in to hear Laura's incredible journey from small office in Wales to global recognition and the exciting next chapter in her business!

Tune in to Time for A Reset"The retailers that will win are the ones that get their audience proposition right." - Paul Stafford, Head of Retail Media at Superdrug.The latest episode of  Time for a Reset Marketing Podcast: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by CvE Marketing Consultancy and hosted by Paul Frampton, Is live!Paul Frampton sits down with Paul Stafford, Head of Retail Media at Superdrug, to explore the evolution of retail media networks from bottom-funnel activities to a full-funnel strategy. Drawing from his experience at global brands like Pepsi and Virgin, Paul shares invaluable insights on building effective retail partnerships, the importance of first-party data, fostering collaborative retailer-brand partnerships, and balancing sales and marketing strategies. Paul highlights why the future of retail media lies in brand building rather than just conversion metrics. Here are some key talking points from the episode:A Retail Media ResetBeyond Conversion: Retail Media's Evolution as a Brand BuilderSuperdrug's Global Advantage: The AS Watson ConnectionFrom Brand Marketing to Retail Media: A Career JourneyThe Industry's Progress in Full-Funnel MarketingIn-House vs Agency: Building Retail Media CapabilitiesBuilding Better Brand PartnershipsAI's Role in Retail Media GrowthEssential Skills for Retail Media LeadersKey Takeaways: The Future of Retail MediPaul Stafford is a versatile marketing leader with a proven track record of building iconic brands and driving commercial success across FMCG, Beauty, Telco, and more. With expertise in digital marketing, integrated communications, and retail media, Paul has held senior roles at Superdrug, PepsiCo, and Virgin Media. Notably, he launched Superdrug's Retail Media network and established PepsiCo's first in-house creative agency. Passionate about creativity and innovation, Paul also advises Irish start-ups through Enterprise Ireland. Outside of work, he enjoys trail running and exploring the outdoors.Support the show

This week on The School Runway, Bronagh goes solo and is joined by the incredible Mollie Burdell – beauty journalist, qualified makeup artist, and content creator who has worked with some of the biggest names in beauty, including spanning from Superdrug, Harrods, Grazia, and Cosmopolitan. Mollie is not only a go-to expert for all things beauty, but she also brings an industry insider's perspective to her meticulously curated product recommendations.In this episode, Mollie shares her career journey, her secrets for creating radiant, mum-friendly looks, and her top picks for glowing skin, fuss-free makeup, and iconic style. Passionate about making beauty accessible, Mollie champions high street products, proving that you don't need to spend top money to find incredible, effective beauty solutions. From her £3 bronzer hack to her favourite party season must-haves, Mollie's beauty bag is packed with expert-approved essentials – and her recommendations might just be our best yet!As Mollie prepares for her first baby, she's been exploring maternity fashion and shares her favourite tips for staying stylish and glamorous while being pregnant over the festive season. From bump-friendly bodycon dresses to chic vintage finds, Mollie reveals how you can feel confident, comfortable, and fabulous this festive season.Mollie BurdellInstagram: @molliecburdellArticles Mentioned by Mollie:https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/fashion-beauty/womens-clothing/best-maternity-dresses-b2618817.htmlhttps://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/skincare/a62464300/pregnancy-skin-care-routine/https://eliza.co.uk/beauty/essence-baby-got-bronze-reviewConnect with The School Runway Podcast:Instagram: @SchoolRunwayPodVoice Notes: https://sayhi.chat/TSRDon't forget to leave your lovely ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show Karen is joined by Viola Levy, journalist, founder of branding agency ‘Smart, Beauty Creative” and host of the Smart Beauty podcast, a show for beauty business owners who are looking to hone their brand voice. Getting the story of your brand and your products right is essential, and can be the difference between success and failure. That's why, in this interview, Viola and Karen cover all you need to know about transforming your business from a retailer to a storyteller.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Viola started her career as a journalist and found that a lot of the companies she was writing about were in the beauty sector. Whilst doing this work she noticed a gap in the market which, as she explains here, led her to set up her own company. Karen and Viola discuss the incredible rise of indie brands over the last decade, what this means for consumers, but also, how the bigger designer brands have reacted to this growth. As Karen often states, and Viola agrees, creating a story around your scents is the most important thing you can do in terms of marketing. Viola explains why this is a ‘non negotiable' and gives her insights into how to make this effective. Historically, brands have put all of their time and effort into creating a fragrance and then launched into the marketplace. However, as Viola explains, there is so much more value in bringing your customers along on the journey from day one.   BEST MOMENTS  “There's so much choice out there now, and that's a great thing. People like to change their perfume as often as they change their clothes.” “Brands have to have an opinion and a voice, they need to show they're passionate about more than just selling their products.” “AI is a great tool, but it shouldn't be in the driving seat. You'll always need a human touch.” EPISODE LINKS Smart Beauty Website Smart Beauty Podcast Smart Beauty Instagram Smart Beauty Linkedin Smart Beauty Email VALUABLE RESOURCES Getting Started Guide             Artisan Perfumery Mastermind   ABOUT THE GUEST Having worked in the beauty industry for over 15 years, Viola is an award-winning journalist, copywriter and brand consultant. As an established writer, Viola has contributed to all sectors of the beauty world, with articles appearing in Vogue, Glamour, The Evening Standard, and Refinery29. In addition she has written copy for several major beauty brands and retailers, including Aromatherapy Associates, 111SKIN, Cult Beauty, Boots, By Terry, and Superdrug, and in 2019, she won a Fragrance Foundation Jasmine Award for Best Short Piece and was shortlisted for Best Social Engagement. She has also written global trend reports for major forecasting agency WGSN, focusing on how consumer needs and habits have changed since the global pandemic. From her years of experience, Viola has seen the beauty world rapidly change over the past decade. The way brands speak to customers has evolved. It's less about playing on women's low self-esteem, inventing problems (and products to “solve” them) or peddling false promises and miracles in jars. It's more about feeling better (not just by looking better), intelligent discussions and promoting inclusivity. Which is why she set up Smart Beauty Creative to create the next generation of forward-thinking, feminist brands, helping to pave the way for a new, diverse and more enlightened beauty industry. ABOUT THE HOST Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way. Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances. With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques. Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing. CONTACT DETAILS Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Email              

Kelly Newton is the founder of NIXI Body - absorbent & discreet underwear for periods and little bladder leaks. Nixi body has a focused mission – to keep women moving through menstruation, motherhood and menopause. Kelly is doing so much to open up the taboo conversation around female incontinence and is an expert on stress and urge incontinence in women – a topic which is incredibly relevant in sport.A desire to stay active was the biggest driver for Kelly to design her first pair of leak-proof underwear back in 2019 as she knows the massive impact that exercise can have on mental and physical health.It's been a joy to watch the evolution of Kelly's company with NIXI body products now sold in Boots, Superdrug, Decathlon & Mountain Warehouse, along with being on QVC and at Parkruns.In this episode Kelly shares her journey in sports, the challenges women face with periods and incontinence and the importance of more open conversations about women's health. We explore Kelly's motivation to create leak-proof underwear and the evolution of the business. Kelly also addresses the difficulties female entrepreneurs face in securing funding and highlights the collaborative spirit among women in the product space.Sue and Kelly also celebrate the newfound confidence that comes with age.Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangersHosted by Sue AnstissProduced by Sam Walker, What Goes On MediaA Fearless Women production

We dive deep into the remarkable journey of Brijesh Thaker, a successful pharmacy owner who transitioned from India to establish himself in the UK healthcare system. With ownership of four independent pharmacies and over 17 years of experience, Brijesh shares invaluable insights for international pharmacists and those aspiring to pharmacy ownership. Brijesh's story begins with his arrival in the UK in 2007 to pursue a master's in pharmaceutical sciences. While working as a Christmas temp at Superdrug, a mentor recognised his potential and introduced him to the OSPAP (Overseas Pharmacist Assessment Program) pathway. This program, offered by multiple UK universities, provides international pharmacists with the opportunity to convert their qualifications for UK practice. Brijesh details the comprehensive application process through GPhC, including syllabus comparison requirements and English language proficiency tests. The discussion provides a candid look at the challenges faced by international students, from managing visa requirements to balancing work and study commitments. The episode then transitions into a detailed exploration of pharmacy ownership, with Brijesh sharing his journey from employee to entrepreneur. He emphasises the importance of thorough market research, understanding pharmacy valuations, and developing comprehensive business plans before making the leap into ownership. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT LIFE OUTSIDE THE TRADITIONAL 9-5? That's why I'm sharing my journey from traditional 9-5 pharmacist to creating a life of freedom and fulfillment. In this weekly newsletter, I'll be opening up about my transition to unconventional pharmacy, practical tips for working on your own terms, strategies for financial independence, and our family's adventures in homeschooling and world travel. Ready to reimagine what's possible in your pharmacy career and life? Sign up

Watch on YouTube.UC Today's Kieran Devlin speaks to Christelle Heikkilä, Founding Director at the consultancy Ethos Chain, former IT Director at Arsenal, former Head of IT Applications for Superdrug and an ex-pharmacist.In this session, we discuss the following:Christelle's remarkable career as an IT leader in pharmaceuticals, retail and football and why people are as important as technology in IT leadershipThe unique challenges and success stories across football and retailHow recent cultural developments like hybrid work's normalisation and the rise of AI has impacted Christelle's work as a tech leaderThanks for watching, if you'd like more content like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel.You can also join in the conversation on our  X and LinkedIn pages.

In this weeks entertaining yet inspiring episode of 'What Was I Made For?' Shaun & Rachael Reynolds catch up with the inspiring Ruby Joanne. At just 18, Ruby shares her transformation from a tiny ballerina at age two to a dedicated dancer who trains six days a week. The plot thickens when a sudden foot injury pivots her path from ballet to the thrilling world of women's football. Listen in as Ruby recounts dragging her friends to matches, forging a new identity beyond the dance studio, and her serendipitous rise as a football content creator & journalist. Laugh along at her amusing claim to fame of serving Rachael at a local Superdrug and gasp at the bold pitch that landed her an exciting freelance gig. Whether it's anecdotes of passionate halftime performances or empowering tales of women in sports, this episode is packed with laughs, heart, and inspiring moments for anyone chasing their dreams.Follow Ruby Joanne here.Grab yourself an official 'What Was I Made For?' mug: https://whatwasimadefor.bigcartel.com/Don't miss out on exclusive content and updates by following us on:Instagram: @whatwasimadeforpod TikTok: @whatwasimadeforpodYouTube: @whatwasimadeforpodSend us your thoughts and questions at whatwasimadeforpod@gmail.comHosted by: Shaun & Rachael ReynoldsMusic by: Black Prez & Shaun Reynolds© What Was I Made For? is a Reynolds Studios Inc. ProductionDon't miss out on exclusive content and updates by following us on:Instagram: @whatwasimadeforpod TikTok: @whatwasimadeforpodYouTube: @whatwasimadeforpodSend us your thoughts and questions at whatwasimadeforpod@gmail.comHosted by: Shaun & Rachael ReynoldsMusic by: Black Prez & Shaun Reynolds© What Was I Made For? is a Reynolds Studios Inc. LLP Production00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:56 Special Guest: Ruby Joanne04:32 Ruby's Early Ballet Journey11:18 Transition from Ballet to Football18:07 Discovering Women's Football22:51 The Rise of Women's Football23:46 Behind the Scenes with London City Lionesses24:53 A Day in the Life of a Marketing and Communications Officer26:30 Journey into Media and Journalism33:36 Networking and Opportunities37:15 Empowering the Next Generation39:32 Dance and Football: A Perfect Balance40:50 A Memorable Halftime Show46:22 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

Louise Chandler is an award winning marketing and communications specialist with over 20 years' experience working in the media, marketing, and PR industry with names like the BBC and Superdrug. Working to influence organisations, charities, entrepreneurs and businesses with a dedicated passion to make a positive difference. For Louise it's all about creating stories of success and sharing messages about achievements. https://soundbitemedia.co.uk/Self-employed stories: Follow Louise's journey as she shares honest perspectives and tips on boss gal life as a media communications specialist https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7156970726275600384/ The PR and marketing toolkits https://soundbitemedia.co.uk/toolkits/

Fiona Frills is a 20-year-old beauty, makeup, fashion, lifestyle influencer and entrepreneur. Since launching her YouTube channel at the age of 10, she has amassed a fan base of over 1 Million followers. At the age of 13, Fiona decided to turn her obsession of makeup into a beauty brand and began developing her own makeup line, Frilliance. She personally formulated and designed all the products in the line, which are available in 700+ Walmart stores and CVS Beauty IRL stores. Online at Frilliance.com, Amazon.com, and in the UK at Superdrug.com.Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, entrepreneurial special guests join Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, to discuss the marketing failures and successes that have brought their brands to the next level. Learn from real-life experiences and be inspired by leaders in your industry about how smart digital and experiential marketing can elevate your brand.Contact us: https://www.elevatemybrand.com/contact Stay connected & DM us feedback on the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatemybrandla/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevatemybrandla/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elevatemybrand

David's taken the train up to London for a meeting in Soho. So while he walks there from Paddington station, he gives Joe a call so they can chat on the way. Joe suggest's doing a Blue Plaque tour, reads out some local London history and also tries to convince David to overcome his fear of the Underground. No chance! David also pops in to Superdrug to get some deodorant, grabs a sandwich from Pret, and tracks down the Post-Production offices where he used to work many years ago. It's a lovey little wander through the West End. FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatabix1 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chatabix Merch: https://chatabixshop.com/ Contact us: chatabix@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fiona Frills is a 20-year-old beauty, makeup, fashion, lifestyle influencer and entrepreneur. Since launching her YouTube channel at the age of 10, she has amassed a fan base of over 1 Million followers.At the age of 13, Fiona decided to turn her obsession of makeup into a beauty brand and began developing her own makeup line, Frilliance. She personally formulated and designed all the products in the line, which are available in 1000+ Walmart stores and CVS Beauty IRL stores. Online at Frilliance.com, Amazon.com, and in the UK at Superdrug.com.Fiona started her career as a model and actress, appearing on Disney Channel's GameOn and several national commercials.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:38] Intro[02:16] Improving skincare options for teens[03:13] Loving beauty products since childhood[04:17] Realizing product issues for sensitive skin[04:53] Investing in your own business & advocacy[05:48] Prioritizing natural ingredients and good testing[06:49] Sourcing reliable packaging materials[07:30] leveraging TikTok community for market insights[08:24] Relying on personal promotion initially[09:14] Developing a targeted influencer outreach strategy[09:59] Electric Eye: your true Shopify expert[10:55] Reflecting on early sales success[11:54] Handling large POs for major retailers[12:55] From personal promotion to influencer marketing[14:39] Building close relationships with influencers[15:30] Understanding the challenges of being a teenager[16:11] Navigating the complexities of retail partnerships[17:34] Adapting to specific requirements of retailers[18:19] Embracing continuous learning in entrepreneurship[19:17] Ignore discouragement and believe in yourself[21:29] Amplify your confidence with FrillianceResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeClear, confident skin begins here frilliance.com/Follow Fiona Frills linkedin.com/in/fionafrills/Schedule an intro call with one of our experts https://electriceye.io/connectIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

I'm back with the fabulous Zanne Lee (@allthingszanne) for 3-2-1 LIVE on Instagram, talking Spring Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle. Fashion - Event styling, Zanne shares how she got ready for the Chelsea Flower Show. What trends or products would you marry, snog or avoid, always fun to share what we love (and what we don't!). Beauty - we attended Superdrug Presents and we are sharing some of our favourite finds from the Beauty Industry - this event was a PR invite, it is open to the public, however it's sold out for this year - if you love what you hear and what to go next year, sign up to Superdrug to get their latest news and be the first to grab tickets. Lifestyle - I share the latest on my Couch to 5K running journey and Zanne talks about Smart Works a great charity that supports women getting back into the working world. Enjoy, love Lizzi & Zanne, next edition will be in June 2024. Follow me at @lizzi.richardson or get my Lizzi's 2024 Ageless Style Guide, just ⁠⁠sign up here⁠⁠.

Dive into this episode of Doctorly Unhinged with Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield as they talk about the viral 'skincare trifecta' trending on social media, the Skincare Brand of the Year, Superdrug's price freeze on cosmetics and the vast influence of YouTube as a powerful learning and content platform.

In the heart of South London, a bustling barbershop served as the birthplace for Aaron Wallace, the pioneering grooming brand dedicated to black men. Co-founders Aaron Wallace and Lina Barker share how everyday barbershop conversations about hair woes and aspirations inspired the creation of their acclaimed brand, now gracing the shelves of major retailers like Sainsbury's and Superdrug in the UK and Saks Fifth Avenue in the US. In today's episode, we discuss: How barbershop dialogues helped the founders uncover a real need in the men's grooming space The journey of turning a gap in the market into an opportunity for inclusive innovation Aaron Wallace's global aspirations and how the brand broke into the US marketWe'll soon be wrapping up our first season and we're looking ahead to bringing you more great guests in Season 2! Share your thoughts on the episodes so far and suggest potential guests in our quick 4-minute survey. Find it here or by pasting this link in your browser: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod. Your input matters to us!If you enjoyed this episode, please pass it on to someone who'd appreciate it, and kindly leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others find us.---About Aaron Wallace and Lina Barker:Aaron Wallace is a South London entrepreneur who opened his barbershop, Shear and Shine, in 2014. Following the success of the shop, he went on to launch his eponymous grooming brand, earning accolades from Forbes, AskMen and more as an industry innovator. Entrepreneur Lina Barker transitioned from organising events at the Houses of Parliament to co-founding the Aaron Wallace male grooming brand. Passionate about marketing and brand building, her work with Aaron Wallace has earned recognition from Forbes and Business Insider.Learn more about the brand Aaron Wallace: www.byaaronwallace.comFollow the brand Aaron Wallace on Instagram: @byaaronwallace.comFollow Aaron Wallace on Instagram: @aaronmwallaceFollow Lina Barker on Instagram: @linasbarker---Connect with Made for UsShow notes and transcripts: https://made-for-us.captivate.fm/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madeforuspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeforuspodcast/

AI to make more decisions on bank users' finances. Terrorism expert: new laws needed to tackle chatbots that radicalise users. The headband that stops you grinding your teeth. When are ads coming to Amazon Prime? Also in this episode:Boots and Superdrug hoping to offer in-store covid jabs.Scientists devise ‘new and easier' way to identify habitable exoplanetsMolecule ‘shows promise' as effective first line of prostate cancer treatmentColossal pliosaur sea monster skull on display in DorsetFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode Maeve says farewell to Erin; did anyone else tear up when all the friends started arriving? There's some impromptu musical performances, a friendship breakup, and they almost drop the coffin

It's World AIDS Day! Today we have a very special episode that features voice notes sent in by our listeners giving their thoughts and advice around HIV disclosure and Sarah and Jess almost get through an entire episode without getting completely sidetracked.....almost...Huge thank you to everyone that sent us a voice note!This episode is sponsored by OraQuickOraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid sample. No blood, no needles, just results in 20 minutes. OraQuick is easy, painless, proven and private. Available from Terrence Higgins Trust, Superdrug, Amazon and pharmacies throughout the UK.Additional information on uk.oraquick.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we spoke with Felicity Gain, business development manager for Smile Science Harley Street. We spoke about her career as a buyer for Harrods, Sainsbury's and Superdrug, among others; what it's like having worked on both sides of the buyer/supplier relationship; and how AI, technology and the sustainability expectations of consumers are changing the cosmetics retail landscape. This episode is sponsored by Avalara: https://www.avalara.com/eu/en/index.html

In the second of 3 episodes focusing on HIV disclosure, Sarah and Jess focus on other areas of disclosure including travelling abroad, tattoos and piercings, sports and personal relationships. They also discuss the very exciting upcoming Independent Podcast Awards ceremony in which the podcast is a finalist in two categories!This episode is sponsored by OraQuickOraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid sample. No blood, no needles, just results in 20 minutes. OraQuick is easy, painless, proven and private. Available from Terrence Higgins Trust, Superdrug, Amazon and pharmacies throughout the UK.Additional information on uk.oraquick.comSourcesPros and cons of disclosing your HIV status | aidsmapDental care | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)hiv_and_finance2017.pdf (nat.org.uk)Critical illness cover for people with HIV | aidsmapLife insurance for people living with HIV | aidsmap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you need to tell your dentist about your HIV status? How about your GP? Do you need to disclose your status to get a mortgage, and how does it work with life insurance? It can be stressful working out who you *have* to tell about your HIV status versus who you *want* to tell. In the first of 3 episodes focusing on HIV disclosure, we try to make navigating this slightly easier by focusing on who needs to know and who doesn't.This episode is sponsored by OraQuickOraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid sample. No blood, no needles, just results in 20 minutes. OraQuick is easy, painless, proven and private. Available from Terrence Higgins Trust, Superdrug, Amazon and pharmacies throughout the UK.Additional information on uk.oraquick.comSourcesPros and cons of disclosing your HIV status | aidsmapDental care | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)hiv_and_finance2017.pdf (nat.org.uk)Critical illness cover for people with HIV | aidsmapLife insurance for people living with HIV | aidsmap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. Your host is  Kelly Molson, Founder of Rubber Cheese.Download the Rubber Cheese 2022 Visitor Attraction Website Report - the first digital benchmark statistics for the attractions sector.If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website rubbercheese.com/podcast.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on Twitter for your chance to win the books that have been mentioned in this podcastCompetition ends on 20th December 2023. The winner will be contacted via Twitter. Show references: https://www.beamish.org.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannon-hiles-4469784/ Rhiannon Hiles is Chief Executive of Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.Rhiannon leads the talented team of staff and volunteers, and is responsible for strategic development and operations at the award-winning County Durham open air museum, which brings the region's history to life.With over 30 years' experience in the culture sector, Rhiannon has extensive curatorial, commercial, operational and development expertise, combined with a great passion for museums, heritage and the North East.Working with national and international museum colleagues, Rhiannon is at the forefront of leading open air and independent museum practice, focused on sharing ideas, knowledge and supporting talent and progression across the sector.Rhiannon has a background in architectural and design history and an MA in Museum Studies specialising in social, rural and folk life studies and was an antique dealer and museum volunteer early on in her career. Her professional experience includes the prestigious Oxford Cultural Leaders Programme, SPARK Association Independent Museums (AIM) senior leaders programme, appointment to the board of the Association of European Open Air Museums, North East Chamber of Commerce Council member, National Museum Directors' Council, Museums Association, Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, and the Association of Independent Museums. She has been a school governor and is currently a Museums Association mentor and Director of the Melrose Learning Trust.  Transcriptions: Kelly Molson: Welcome to Skip the Queue, a podcast for people working in or working with visitor attractions. I'm your host, Kelly Molson. On today's episode, I speak with Rhiannon Hiles, CEO of Beamish Museum. We talk about wiggly careers and finding opportunities that use all of your skills. We also discuss philanthropic thinking and how to use this approach to support the funding of new projects. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue. Kelly Molson: Rhiannon, it's lovely to have you on the podcast today. Thank you so much for coming on. I'm very excited that we've got Beamish back on, if I'm honest. So I know that we've had lovely Matthew Henderson, one of your past colleagues, came on not too long ago and talked about creative ideas for driving commercial income. Kelly Molson: But I've recently experienced Beamish, which I'm sure we'll talk about later on in the podcast. So I'm really tough to it's lovely. Rhiannon Hiles: It's a pleasure to be here. I've been dying to talk to you as well. So this is great. We had that initial conversation, didn't we? And so to be talking to you again today, it's brilliant. Kelly Molson: Well, hopefully you still feel like that after I've asked you these icebreaker questions. Let's start. Okay, I want to know what's the worst gift that you've ever received but you had to try really hard to kind of be grateful for. Rhiannon Hiles: Well, I used to have a black and white collie when I was growing up. We had a small holding and we always had collies. And I had my favourite collie was called Woody. I loved Woody. Woody came everywhere with me, black and white. And I was out somewhere once and I said, "Oh, she looks a bit like a badger." When they asked me what she looked like. And then people kept giving me badger stuff all the time. And my house was getting full and full. I was a student at the time and had a student house that's full of badger things. And I was always very polite because I was brought up to always say, "Thank you. Thank you very much for the present." Inside I was going, "Not more badger things."Rhiannon Hiles: And when I eventually thought I was moving and I thought, I'm going to put all those badger things in a box and take it to a charity shop, and I did that. Kelly Molson: And somebody would have loved that big box of badger rubbish, wouldn't they? Rhiannon Hiles: Somebody. Kelly Molson: You get this if you've got a sausage dog as well. So we used to have a sausage dog. The minute you have one of them, everyone thinks that you are a dachshund mad and you're not. You've just got a dachshund. But they buy you everything that I've got so much stuff with dachshund. I don't know if the person that bought me is listening to this. I've got like makeup bags with dachshunds on I've been bought, like, shopping bags and things like that. And I'm like, "Yeah, she's cool and all that, but I don't need to dress myself in dachshunds and paraphernalia". For now, anytime that anyone buys me anything rubbish, I'm going to put it in the badger box. Right. I love that. Kelly Molson: Okay, well, this is definitely not going to be badgers, but if you had to pick one item to win a lifetime supply of, what would you pick? Rhiannon Hiles: It's not really very sustainable and everyone who knows me will be like, "You are." It sounds so vain, mascara. Kelly Molson: Oh, yeah. No, I'm with you. Rhiannon Hiles: Sorry.Kelly Molson: No, don't apologise. Mascara would absolutely be on, like, my desert island diffs. If I was put if I was sent away somewhere, I would need not Desert Island Discs. What am I talking about? If I was on a desert island and I could take one thing, I want my mascara.Rhiannon Hiles: When I was pregnant and packing, you packed the bag, ready to go to hospital, and I was like, "Have I got everything in?” And I was like, “Have I got mascara in?" And everyone's like, "You will not want that or need it." And I was like, "I will." And to be fair, I'm not actually certain that I did care, but I was safe because it was in there. Should I need it? Kelly Molson: Yeah, at the time. Things like that are really important. Are they? Have you ever had the fake eyelashes put on so you don't have to bother with it? Rhiannon Hiles: Oh, not to that degree. When I was a teenager, I was a goth and I thought I was Susie Sue. So this is 1983. And I really thought I was Susie Sue. And I'd spent ages studying the way she had her ticks and her eyeliner and her eyebrows. So I spent ages perfecting that and I couldn't get the eyelashes to work in the corners to what I wanted. So probably from Superdrug or the Equivalent in 1983, because I can't remember where it was in Durham. I'd snuck in with my pocket money and I bought these stick ones to go along the top. They didn't stay on for very long. Rhiannon Hiles: I've never had the ones that people actually have physically put in, but then when I see people and maybe one of them's come out, I'm like, it looks a bit odd. Stick with your own eyelashes. Kelly Molson: I can't do the put them on yourself. I'm not very good with stuff like this at all. I'm not very good with makeup, but mascara is my go to because.. Rhiannon Hiles: That's easy, isn't it? Opens up your eyes, away you go.Kelly Molson: All you have to play like a new woman. But I have had the ones that someone puts in professionally before, which were amazing, but the only downside is when you decide that you don't want them any, have them taken off. Your own eyelashes look so rubbish. That you look a bit like an alien because you've got not enough lashes, because you had loads before with the extra on. So, yeah, little tip for you, everyone. You'll look like an alien.Rhiannon Hiles: I'll remember that. Kelly Molson: Right. What is your unpopular opinion for us? Rhiannon Hiles: I listen to your podcasts and I love hearing what people's unpopular opinions are. And I listened to the one with Bernard Donoghue and the other two brilliant chaps, and one of them had nicked my unpopular opinion and now I don't want to share it because they didn't nick it, because they didn't know that I was going to do it. But I used to live in the museum, I used to live in Beamish, and it was brilliant. At the end of the day, when visitors weren't there, it was amazing. Kelly Molson: Oh, this is what Paul said. Rhiannon Hiles: Yeah. Kelly Molson: Kelly said that the best thing about the attractions is when people aren't there. Rhiannon Hiles: Yeah. Now, like, during the day, I would never think that or say that, because I love being amongst all the people, but when I lived in the museum, when everyone went, when the trams went, when it was deadly quiet, it was like yet another place, and it was like, "Wow, this is amazing now." And it was so different when the people weren't there. But I have to say that, for me, is an unpopular opinion, because, obviously, visitor attractions work when they're full of people. And although I used to think, I think, “Oh, it's so lovely at nighttime, or when everyone's gone”, but then when it went into lockdown into COVID, it made me sad when the people weren't there. So then my unpopular opinion kind of shifted. A very simple unpopular opinion is that I really don't like mushy peas. Kelly Molson: I'm with you. I don't like peas of any form at all. No, I'm absolutely this might not be so unpopular because I've got, like, a group of friends that are pea haters like me, and I have passed it on to my little girl as well, which I'm trying to yeah, I know she's not great. She's really good with fruit, not good with veg, and I'm trying to kind of retract that a little bit, but she's heard me say peas and make the face and now she's like, “Peas, yucky mummy.” Yeah. I'm trying to get her to go back, but I draw the line. There's no way I'm having mushy peas in my mouth. Rhiannon Hiles: And I think it's like the husky bit. Sometimes they're not really mushed and there's still a bit of husky pea shell in and I'm like, I don't like it. Kelly Molson: It's actually turning my stomach, thinking, well, let's see, whose side of the coin are you on? Are you on the pea lovers side or the pea haters? Come and join us on the haters side. Rhiannon Hiles: Vote now. Kelly Molson: Right, I want to know a little bit about your background, because I know that you've been at Beamish for quite a while. But what did you do prior to that? Rhiannon Hiles: When I was at school, I was really into horse riding, I had ponies and I set my sights from about the age of ten, probably to be a riding instructor. And so I was determined that's what I was going to do. But I was always a very good artist and I used to love drawing buildings and animals, not always in the same picture, but I loved the shape of buildings and I was just very interested in them. And I used to travel quite a lot with my grandparents and we used to always visit museums on the continent in particular. We used to go to open air museums loads and I just loved them. We always went in the summer, really loved them. But I still thought, I want to be a riding instructor, just want to visit those museums and have fun. Rhiannon Hiles: And then as I went through school, you flick around, don't you, a bit, when you're in school? Because I love drawing, I love sketching clothes. And I was a bit of a gothy punk when I was a teenager, and I used to make my own clothes. But I also was really into how the interiors of buildings looked. But I continued to ride horses and I did train to be a riding instructor, but I soon discovered there's no money in that unless you've got really wealthy parents with your own riding school and everything. So I continued to ride, still love horses, but knew I just went on a bit of a quest and I did quite a lot of commissions of drawings whilst I was studying, while I was doing art at college, and then I went on to do architecture and design at university. Rhiannon Hiles: And while I was at university, I met some people who said, "Have you ever thought about studying this and have you ever thought about doing some work in museums? And what about open air museums?". And I thought, "Well, I've always visited them, and I love them." So I started doing some voluntary work in museums and at the same time supplementing my living by buying and selling antiques. So I was antiques dealer for a while, which is good fun, actually. I quite enjoyed doing that, but I wasn't the greatest antiques dealer because I was more interested in the history of the things than the money that I was making from them. Sometimes I'd be like, "Do you know where this is from? And I just want to buy it". I was like, "But it's really interesting."Rhiannon Hiles: So I love doing that and I think it did give me a really good grounding. So I would really like scrabble around and things. I would go into skips and get stuff out and I'd sometimes knock on people's doors and I'd say, "You've got this really interesting table in the skip, can I have it?". Sometimes I would just pass a skip and go ask paper, put it in my car, and then I'd do them up. And one of my mum's friends used to buy and sell student housing in Durham, and she used to get me to help her to get the houses ready. And she'd say to me, "I'm going to leave you.". This is in, like 1987, 88. She'd leave me with a hammer and she'd say, can you knock out that set pot in the corner? Rhiannon Hiles: And when I come back, I'll just take you home, no PPE or anything. I'll stand there with the hammer thinking I was like, I was 18, I was like, I'll just hit it everywhere. But funnily enough, I think that gave me quite a good understanding of the ins and outs of older buildings. And I just really knew that I wanted to be involved with telling the stories of people who might have lived in those older buildings. So when I started doing that voluntary work, I did it in a museum in Durham first, which is brilliant, great grounding. It was the Oriental Museum in Durham. There's loads of work in their stores. And then my uncle's friend was a curator at Beamish, and my uncle said, "Give Jim a ring, see if you can get some voluntary work at that Beamish."Rhiannon Hiles: So I rang that Beamish up and I said, "Could I get some voluntary work?" And it kind of started from there, and I thought when I went, I was like, I've always visited here. Didn't really cross my mind you could work here. And I just kind of loved it right from the start. I became immersed. I found a picture of me recently when I'm a bit older. I'm 21 by then, and it's just before I started working at the museum, because it's when I was doing my undergraduate degree, and I'm like, I'm in one of the cottages and I've got all my glass stuff on and I think I'm dead cool. I've got my camera, but I can tell in my face that I was like I'm like, "Wow, I'm in the opening.”Kelly Molson: This is amazing.Rhiannon Hiles: Yeah. So I think I had a bit of a, like, I don't know, was I going to be a horse rider, was I antique stay there, was I an artist? But then when I went into open air museums, I just knew I just had this fire in my belly, whatever you want to call it. I was like, this is where I need to be and this is what my quest is. This is where I want to lead one of these I want to be responsible for one of these fantastic places. Kelly Molson: Oh, my God, what an incredibly wiggle. I love that. So I really like hearing about where people I think the skills that people have and how they then apply them into the roles that they've ended up in. I was so shocked when you said about antiques, because I love that. I love nothing better than a Sunday morning mooch around a vintage shop or just like, scouring charity shops for any kind of bargain that I can find. And I was like, "She's literally living my life. That's amazing. I'd love to do that job.”Rhiannon Hiles: I think, briefly, because I used to go so a friend of mine who was at university with, he said, "Well, if you're dealing in antiques, why don't we set up together? Why don't we get a van together? Have you got any money?". And I loaned 500 pounds off my mum and I said, "I'll give you it back." I don't think I ever did. And we bought this really tatty van, bearing in mind this is, like, in the late 1980s, and we used to do, like, Newark. We used to go up to Isntonton in Edinburgh near the airport. We used to go around the country doing all the really big antique spares and camp and sell our goods really early in the morning to the dealers and then all the public would come in. Rhiannon Hiles: And then I started to be like, semi all right at it. And a friend of mine had a pub with a little what had been a shop attached to the pub in York, and she asked me if I wanted to sell some of my antiques in that little shop attached to the pub. So I did that for a little bit and then I thought, I think it's not quite working for me, there's something not quite right. And it was because I wanted to tell the stories of the things. So I enjoyed doing it and I learned lots doing it, but I wanted to be a curator, basically, and I hadn't clicked at that point. And then when it did click, I was, "It's clicked. That's what I'm going to do."Kelly Molson: And then you stayed at Beamish and you've just progressively worked your way through all of these different roles, up to CEO now. Rhiannon Hiles: I know. That's amazing. Kelly Molson: It is amazing. But you hear that quite a lot, don't you, where people, they find the place and then they stay there because it's got them basically, it's just got them hooked. And I totally understand this about Beamish. Were talking about this just before we hit record, but I visited Beamish a couple of months ago and had such an emotive reaction to the place. It's an incredible experience. It's the first living museum that I've ever been to. I knew what to expect, but I didn't know what to expect, if that makes sense. I knew what was there and I knew what was going to happen and how were going to experience the day, but I was not prepared for how completely immersive it is and how emotional I got, actually, at some of the areas. Kelly Molson: So can you just give us an overview of Beamish for our listeners that haven't been there. What is Beamish? Rhiannon Hiles: Yeah, I think you've described it really well there about it being immersive and emotional. So those elements will perhaps occur for the visitor. They might not. It depends what people want to get out of their visit. But you and I were talking about how increasingly, as we have more living memory that we represent in the museum, that people will have emotive responses. And I think that goes back to one of the founding principles of why Beamish was originated. So our first director, Frank Atkinson, in the 1950s and 60s had traveled around Europe looking at different types of social history museums. He was a social history curator and he'd come across open air museums in Scanson, in Stockholm, in Malhagen, in Lilyhammer. Rhiannon Hiles: And he was just mesmerised by how they told the stories of the people of the locality in a meaningful way that represented the normality, the ordinary, the typical, rather than being the high end stories of lords and ladies in aristocracy. And he wanted to recreate something similar back in the north of England because he had seen disappearing stories and communities and lives. And he foresaw that there would be more of that disappearing as he foresaw that coal mines would begin to change or close. And people laughed at him sometimes when he said things like, "I want to recreate a slag heap of coal.". They went, "Why would you do that? There's lots." And he said, "Because there won't be any soon." And he was right. Rhiannon Hiles: So the reasoning behind the creation of Beamish was to tell the stories of the rural, the industrial, the social history of the people of the north of England in a similar way to those that are told about the fork life, which is the lives of the people that you see in museums on the continent. So that's what inspired Frank. And Frank's founding principles have stayed strong throughout the museum's ups and downs. And I've seen ups and downs across the years. The 27, 28 years that I've been at Beamish, I've seen lots of ups and downs. But if ever I'm thinking, what should I do next? I always think, what does the visitor want and what would Frank think? And I don't always agree with what Frank would think. Sometimes I think," Would I agree with Frank?". But I always have those two things. Rhiannon Hiles: I think, what would Frank think and what does the visitor need to see now? And I was watching there's a YouTube film called The Man Who Was Given the Gasworks, which is about Frank and his ideas. It was filmed in the late 1960s and it's really funny to watch, very BBC when you watch it, but it tells you a lot about where the ideas came from. But some of the things that he's talking about and the people that he's meeting in Scanson in the continent and he's interviewed by Magnus Matheson as a very young man, which is quite interesting. They still ring true and they still have this philosophy that all school children would visit from the locality to their open air museum. Rhiannon Hiles: And that's still a strength that's still very important to myself, but also to our museum, but also to other open air museums that I know. So Beamish kind of evolved as a concept, and then Frank found a site to build this big open air site which would tell the story of the people of the north of England. He was shown lots of different sites around County Durham. And the story goes, and I've talked to his son about this, and his son says, "I think that's what dad did." His son's about the same age as me. So he wasn't born when Frank had this idea, but apparently he got to where you come in at the car park underneath the Tiny Tim theme hammer. Rhiannon Hiles: The story is that when Frank arrived there and the trees hadn't grown up at that point, that he looked down across the valley and turned to the county officer who was saying, "Do you want this site?". And said, "This is it. This is where I'm going to have a museum of the people of the north." He said it was the bowl and the perimeter with the trees, so it could be an oasis where he could create these undulations in the landscape and tell the stories through farming, through towns, through different landscapes, through industry, through transport. He did at one time have a bizarre idea. Maybe it wasn't bizarre to flood the valley and tell the history of shipbuilding. I'm kind of pleased that didn't happen. Kelly Molson: Yeah, me too. It's really spectacular when you do that drive in as well, isn't it? I got this really vivid memory of kind of parking my car, walking across to the visitor centre and you kind of look down across the valley and the vastness of the site, the expanse of it is kind of out in front of you and it is just like, "Oh." You didn't quite grasp how big that site is until you see it for the first time. It is really impressive. Rhiannon Hiles: It is. And actually, I'm taking trustees, our new board of trustees. I'm taking them on a walkabout. And that's one of the key things. You just explained it perfectly. I'm going to use your quote tomorrow morning. I'm going to say, this is the Kelly Molson view, because I'm taking them to that point and I'm going to say, "Look across the vastness of the museum and the woodland. We look after all the woodland, all the footpaths through the woodland.". So it's the immediacy of where the visitor comes into the museum is more than that. And so I think we are a visitor attraction and we are self sustaining, but we're sustaining environmentally as well, in terms of what we do, looking after all that woodland and farmland as well. And I think that there's a lot more still that the museum has left to do. Rhiannon Hiles: I think it's almost like it will continue to evolve and change. There'll be ever changing. Someone who I know, who runs a museum on the continent, I was saying to them, "What are you going to develop next?". And they've done a lot of development very quickly and they get some very good funding, which is brilliant for them, but they have to stop developing because their site is so small, they can't develop any further. They're in the middle of a city and they represent an old town and their site is constrained by its size. And they said, "We're very jealous of Europe Beamish, because you've got so much space.". Kelly Molson: Just carry on. Well, the self sustaining thing is actually it's part of what we're going to talk a little bit about today. So think it was last season we had Matthew Henderson, come on, who was the former head of commercial operations there, and he talked quite a lot about creative ideas for driving commercial income. So all of the amazing things that Beamish have done to really kind of expand on the Beamish brand. I mean, I'm sitting here today and in front of me I've got Beamish sweets, I've got a tin of lovely Beamish jubilee sweets sitting in front of me. And Matthew talked a lot about the things that you did during lockdown and how to kind of connect with the audience when you couldn't be open, but just expand on that whole kind of product base that you have. Kelly Molson: And that was something that I was super interested in when I came to visit Beamish as well. Because your gift shop is phenomenal, absolutely phenomenal. But all the way around the sites as well, the things that you can buy we talked about that immersive experience, but you can buy products where the packaging of those products, it hasn't just been created. It's been created from things that were in use and used as kind of branding back in the 50s and back in the18 hundreds. And that is just amazing. I guess I want to kind of just talk about Christmas. So we're on the run up to Christmas now, aren't we? Rhiannon Hiles: We are. Kelly Molson: I want to talk a little bit about how you drive revenue at what is often considered quite a quieter time of year for attractions because you've got quite a good process of doing that. Is that part and parcel of the hard work that you did during the pandemic to get these products developed? Rhiannon Hiles: Yeah. So just prior to the pandemic, Matthew and I, and Matthew talked to you about this. We had started to think about how we would turn the museum into a really good profit centre without us looking like were selling the collections, because obviously you've got to be really careful, we're a designated museum and all the rest of it. There are really easy ways to do that without it being a barrier. And we came up with all these sort of ideas and then went into pandemic, into the pandemic, and it sped it all up for us. The things which we've been thinking about, would we do it or would we not? We just said, "Look, we're going to do it because what else have we got to lose?". And Matthew did talk to you about that. Rhiannon Hiles: So we entered into this, what are we going to be doing? What are we going to replicate? Who are we going to work with? What are the things we've already got? And Matthew had been working on, for example, the monopoly, he'd been working on that just prior to the pandemic. We just sold out of that during the pandemic because everyone was at home and wanted to buy board games. So we had thought, everything will sit on the shelves, but it didn't, it flew out. We didn't have an online shop, but then we suddenly did, like, overnight and so we talked about having an online shop and were sort of getting there and then went into pandemic and like a lot of folks, it just sped everything up. It really did. Rhiannon Hiles: So some of the work which we've been doing, which was taking us quite a lot of time, I think the pandemic silver lining and people talk about the negatives and the positives of the pandemic. The silver lining for our retail and our product ranges was that it really allowed us to move swiftly through ways of helping the museum to be self sustaining through our immersive sales. When you were in the museum, you'd have been on the town street and we have stalls in there. It's a market town, you would expect to see stalls outside. And all of the products on there are all Beamish products and they've been made either in the museum or they've been made by local suppliers who then are only selling through us. Rhiannon Hiles: Our ice cream is produced by a local ice cream maker, but the method and the flavours are only sold at Beamish. You can't get them anywhere else. So it's bespoke to us, but I'm thinking about how we move us into the next phase, which is all those things which we only sell. For me, there's a lot more that we can do in terms of we've talked about brand licensing, things like that, but in terms of the Beamish reach. So during lockdown, the Harrods of the North, Fenix contacted us and said, "Can we sell Beamish products?". And were like, "Yeah, Fenix have rung us up.". We were like, "Fenix are on the phone, we're so excited.". And we thought, "We're going to sell through Fenix.". Rhiannon Hiles: But for me, that's the start of what we can do with our brand name becoming a high street name, but a high street name that has got some gravitas behind it. So I would want to make sure that we didn't sell ourselves out, we'd want to place ourselves in appropriate places, if that makes sense. So what I wouldn't want to see is that our brand became lessened because we'd maybe chosen the wrong partner or whatever that happened to be. But I think that the Beamish Museum brand is strong and I think it could stand on its own, two feet as a brand, not just at Fenix, and it does at Fenix, so that's brilliant. But elsewhere as well. Rhiannon Hiles: And I've got some conversations lined up with folks to do with High Streets and how we can link up and partner with High Streets locally and perhaps that grows and develops as well, but also in terms of what we can do through our online sales, because we've lessened our impact there, I think. But that's probably because the items which people were buying at home during the lockdown, they can now go out and get, they can come into the museum and buy and they want that in the museum experience. But I think there's other things that we could do, like we have a lot of enamel signs and posters. We wouldn't need to hold all that stock in the museum. Rhiannon Hiles: We can work with companies who can then just download that and then sell that, rather than us having to say we have this massive space where we just hold loads of stock. And for any museum, that's a challenge. Where do you store things, let alone where do you store shop stock as well? So I think at this stage we're on the cusp of something quite exciting, but we don't know what it is yet. But we've got showed Jamiejohn Anderson round, he's a good friend of ours, he's the director of commercial at National Museums Liverpool and he's brilliant. I use him as a bit of a mentor. He's great and I was walking around with him and he's done work at Warner in the past with the Butterbeer and all the can. What can we do? Rhiannon Hiles: There's just so much lists and lists of things that you could brand license and you could sell and that would bring that in. Kelly Molson: Does that make it harder, though, to make those decisions about what you do? Because there's so much it's so much that you could do. There's not an obvious kind of standout one, there's just vast reams of things that you could do.  Rhiannon Hiles: It is. And we've got a commercial manager who took over after Matthew left and she's brilliant and she's still in touch with Matthew. They talk a lot about how we would move this forward and which product comes first. And our collections team are really excited. I mentioned just now about the post, the railway posters and the enamel signs that we have. People would love those. And the collections team are like, "We need to do those first because they're brilliant and they're easy and we could do them.". So it does make it hard. And everybody has their own version across the museum about what they think we should do first. So, yeah, it is tricky. And we've just dipped our toe in. And there's other sides of things. Rhiannon Hiles: When we enter into our accommodation, which will be the first time we've done this at the museum, we've done overnight camping at the museum for a while, and that's really successful. But to have our own self catering accommodation is coming on next year. And I would like to feel that if you're staying in one of those cottages that the soap, the welcome pack, the cushion, whatever that is, that you would be able to get that, but that it's bespoke to us. But you will be able and it's not at a ridiculous price either, that it's accessible to people, but that people will be able to get those items should they wish to. Kelly Molson: This was something that was really exciting to me when I came to visit. Well, there's two facets to this. One that was were taken round a I want to say it was a 1940s. It might have been the 19 hundreds, actually. So forgive me if I've got this completely wrong, but there's an artist's house, 1950s house. Sorry, I've got it completely wrong. I said 40. So were taking around the artist house, and what struck me is how the design and the interior design of that house, how similar it is to things that I see now. So interior design is a bit of a passion of mine. It's something that I spend hours scrolling at, looking at, on Instagram. But there were things that were in that house that are now back in fashion. Kelly Molson: So things, they just come full circle, don't they, with design? And so that was really interesting to me. And I remember at the time having a conversation and saying, "I'd buy that wallpaper that was on the wall. I would buy that wallpaper. I would buy that rug that they've got, that throw that was across the bed.". And it was just like, "Yeah, I absolutely would do that.". I know so many other people that would do that as well, who really want that authentic look in their house. I mean, this is a 1930s house that I live in, but I would love to have more kind of authentically 1930s elements to it. Art deco, mirrors, et cetera. Kelly Molson: And you can kind of imagine that not only being popular with the people that come and visit, but actually extending that into, well, interior designers that are styling other people's homes. They haven't necessarily been to Beamish, but they know that they can get this incredible thing from Beamish because they know how authentic that's going to be. And then that translated into Julian telling me about the overnight stays. And I was like, "But I want to stay here now, I could stay potentially in this room.". How amazing would that be? That would really fulfill my interior design passions completely. So that's the next step for you? Rhiannon Hiles: Yeah, it is. It was the number one thing that came out of the market research that we did with people when were looking, just before we launched Remaking Beamish over ten years ago now. When went out and asked people what they would like to do, what's the most important thing to you? They all went, we want to stay in the museum. We want an Immersive, we want to be in it. So we thought, well, okay, we can do that. We thought about where that might be and it went through lots of different sort of ideas as to what it would be. It was going to be a hotel. And then we thought, "Is that going to work? Is it a hotel?". And then we had some buildings which had been unused and weren't part of any future development plan. Rhiannon Hiles: A beautiful row of workers cottages and some stabling and courtyard up Apocalypse, which were outside of the main visitor area with already a courtyard, stabling and cart shed. So I thought, "Well, let's do it there.". Talked to the lottery. They were over the moon with that idea, because it's more environmentally sustainable, because they're existing buildings, brings more of the existing museum into the public realm and it gives us an opportunity to use areas which, to be honest, how would we do something with them going forward, but also enables people to stay in the museum. So a night at the museum, literally be it's going to be phenomenal. There's so many people saying, "I want to be the first tester of the first one that's open.". There's like a massive queue of people who want to come and be the first to stay. Kelly Molson: I want to add my name to the list. I don't need to be the first. Put me on the list. What an amazing experience. I mean, you've lived in the museum, so you've actually done this yourself. But yeah, I just think to be able to extend your visit to do that would be phenomenal, because I know that you're building a cinema at the moment as well. So come in. Come for some dinner to the cinema. Rhiannon Hiles: Exactly. Kelly Molson: Stay overnight. Rhiannon Hiles: Exactly. And we had some European museum friends across. We run a leadership program across the continent and ourselves, myself, Andrew and some others in Europe, and some of them were over last week and we did a lovely dinner for them up at Popley. And I didn't know if you got time to go up to Popley when you visited. It's beautiful up there. It is magical up there. And we have this young lad, he's been a trainee chef and he's brilliant. He loves historical recipes, he loves preparing in the old style. But to make it edible, to make it something which can then be eaten in a venue. And he spent ages thinking about what we would eat and how we would describe it. And it was beautiful. Rhiannon Hiles: And as the light was going down, I thought, "This is what's going to be like for those folks who were going to be staying just across there, just right near Popley.". So I started thinking about all the ways we could make additional revenue. People will want to pay for this. They'll want to pay to have Connor come in and do them a period dinner while they're staying. There's so many other additional add ons that we can attribute to the overnight stay, should people wish to. I think that the list is endless. You've mentioned the cinemas, cinema nights, there's music, there's dance, different experience of different cuisine as well. I think there's so much that people will get from the overnight stay. Not least that you're going to be inside an exhibit staying overnight, which is really exciting in itself, isn't it? Kelly Molson: It is magic when you think about it. And I think what's nice is the way that you talk about that. There's so much opportunity, but it's the opportunities that people want. You do a lot of work about, we're not just selling things for the sake of it. What does our audience really want? And you ask them and you get their feedback from them, which is absolutely vital. Something that you mentioned as well was the lottery. So you spoke to the National Lottery about funding for what you were doing, which is brilliant, because one of the things that we said we'd talk about today was, I always struggle to pronounce this philanthropic thinking. Rhiannon Hiles: Philanthropic thinking? Kelly Molson: Philanthropic thinking. I had to say that slowly, so I got it out right. So we know what philanthropy is, we talk about it. It's charitable works that help others as a society or as a whole. What does philanthropic thinking mean to you? And how do you use this approach to support the funding of new projects? Because that's vital for you, isn't it? Rhiannon Hiles: It is, absolutely is. It's vital and we can and need and should do much more of it. And it's something which I'm exploring further. We have got a new Chief Operating Officer, we've got a new board, and I've talked to them about this and how this will help the museum to prosper for the future for our people. It'll allow us to invest in some of the what I would see as perhaps enough of us might say as core activity. So our learning program, our health and wellbeing program, our environmental sustainability. But to me, those are the things which make Beamish. They're the things which are about our communities and about our people. Rhiannon Hiles: So if we can have partners who will invest in us to work on those strong elements of what makes Beamish then that will help us substantially because that will enable those programs to grow, to develop, to add value to people's lives. While we can then use our surplus that we make through our secondary spend, through our admissions to put into those things which people don't find as interesting. And I don't like the word when people say, "Oh, it's not sexy.". But people don't find toilets that interesting. But if you don't have good toilets in a visitor attraction, if your entrance is clunky, if the admissions and if you're walking around and everything looks a little bit like it looks a bit tired. Rhiannon Hiles: So I think that all those things which are so fundamental to enhance the visitor operation but need to have that money spent on them, will be able to be spent on because we will have developed those other relationships. And I've seen really good examples just recently that have made me feel that there's a lot of opportunity out there. The Starling Bank has been sponsoring the whole summer of fun activity for National Trust. There's the wonderful philanthropic giving from a foundation to English Heritage to fund their trainees and apprentices. That's amazing. Kelly Molson: That is amazing, isn't it? I've read about this numerous times now and I just think, one, it's a fantastic opportunity for people that are going to be involved, but what an incredibly generous thing to do. So those traditions don't die out? Rhiannon Hiles: No, not at all. And I just feel that when there's more and more competition for less and less grants and foundations, which I get, and I understand that there's no point just sitting around feeling sorry for yourself on your laurels because all that will end up in is blah. And I've been in the museum where the museum sat on its laurels and expected things to happen and expected people to come and it didn't. And it had a downturn and you've got to be proactive. You've got to be the one who goes out there and talks to people and expresses what you can do, that you're a leading light. Rhiannon Hiles: We're seen as a leading light in the north of England and that's because of the work that we do with our communities and the fact that we are a little bit we'll take risks, we're entrepreneurial and we're always thinking about how we can improve the museum, improve the offer and also be there for our people. Because fundamentally that's what we're about. Right at the beginning of this conversation, were talking about unpopular opinions and how when nobody was there, I was like, "Oh, it's quite nice." But then during COVID when nobody was there, it was awful because that's not what the museum is about. The museum is fundamentally there for people. People are what brings it to life. The hug, the buzz. It's about all of that dialogue that happens on a day to day basis and that's so important. Rhiannon Hiles: And I think we already have folks who get really excited by what we offer. The Reese Foundation who are from an engineering firm, which is in Team Valley, already fund our STEM working program, because they get that. They get the work that we do. So that is an element of already successful pocket giving that we've had in the museum and I want to do more of that. We've got opportunity over the next period to really turn that around. And I think when you talk to Funders now, they expect a proportion of that to be happening. The Arts Council are talking to us about how you can be more philanthropic or work with philanthropic partners. And so even before were thinking or aware that they thought like that, we'd already had that in our mind, that's how we would work going forward. Rhiannon Hiles: And I think that it isn't just about taking money, it's about having that relationship with the partner and showing how what they've invested in. And generally it'll be something that means something to them and that's why they've made that decision to do that. So if you can show back to them we've been working with a brilliant social enterprise locally called the Woodshed at Sacrosant, which is about getting young lads and lasses who aren't in mainstream education as they come out of skill, or maybe for them, it's not working. And they have done great work together and we have been doing work with them back in the museum. Rhiannon Hiles: So those 1950s houses that you went into, they've done some of the woodwork inside there and they did the pitch and put golf and then they came along to the opening of the 1950s and two of the lads came up, they were like, "I like, you yelling. ". And I said, "I am. How are you doing?". They said, "I feel like this might be what you would call it, a graduation.". And I was like, "It's my last weekend.". And I thought, "Oh, it's exciting.". For him, it's also sad. But he said he was moving on to get another placement with a joiner. And I was like, "That's brilliant.". Another lad's gone on to do Stonemason up at Raby Castle. So it opens up pathways, it opens up journeys, it has so much benefit. Kelly Molson: Oh, goodness, do you know what? That's so weird because that kind of goes full circle to what were talking about at the beginning, doesn't it? And you had all these different skills and then you brought them together and actually they all fitted really well into the museum sector. You've just done the same with these kids who have now got these skills and they're going to take them back into the heritage space. That's amazing. Rhiannon Hiles: Yeah, it's dead exciting. And sometimes people say to me, you're opening up opportunities, people are coming along and learning, and then they move on. And I'm like, "That's okay, that's absolutely fine.". If they come and learn here, and if there is something for them here, that's brilliant. If there's not, or for whatever reason they choose to go elsewhere, they're taking that skill set and they're still contributing to the economy, to their community, and that is brilliant. So I never look at it as kind of like, "Oh, why is that?". I look at it as like, "That is a real opportunity for them", for the museum and for the economy, for the region as well, for the visitor attraction. Kelly Molson: Ultimately, with that in mind, that you want to get more people on board is a big part of your role actually going out and talking to organisations about what Beamish is? And if they don't know about you already, I'm sure that you are incredibly well known around Durham, but you have to go out and engage with those organisations to kind of see where those connections can be made. Have you got like, a targets list of..Rhiannon Hiles: I want to go and talk to. Kelly Molson: In front of these people and have these conversations, but I guess that's a creative element of what you do, isn't it, is making those connections and kind of looking and seeing how you fit with them? Rhiannon Hiles: Yeah, it absolutely is. And I think there's other elements which are really critical for museums, for charities, for the sector, with regards to how those conversations can better enabled and how businesses can feel more comfortable in then donating or becoming part of. So some friends of mine who are in Denmark, it's very usual for big money making businesses, when they get to a certain threshold, they've got no choice. It's a government responsibility that you then have to choose a charity or a museum or a culture sector organisation that you give money to. So my friend Thomas, who runs a brilliant museum, has had a lot of his developments funded directly through a very big shipping company, who I probably won't be able to say now, but a huge shipping company fund their development, basically. Rhiannon Hiles: And I was like he's like, "Oh, does this happen for you?". And I was, "No."Kelly Molson: We have to go and hunt these people down. Rhiannon Hiles: I was, like, brilliant. Could you imagine? Look, but for me, Bernard's brilliant because he can get in there into cabinet and he's a lobbyer and I think there's some additional work that we as individuals in the sector can do. So I've talked to Andrew at Blackcountry about this and what our responsibility is to help to change policy. And if nothing else, if you're part of that change and if you are able to voice how that will then impact on people's lives, then that is so important and so critical. It just depends on different parties approaches to what that impact on lives means, I suppose. Rhiannon Hiles: But at the moment, with all the parties conferences going on at the moment, we've got the ideal opportunity to go along and listen, but also to have a little pointer in there and say, “Don't forget, and this is how important we are.”Kelly Molson: That's a skill, isn't it, in itself? I can remember a conversation with Gordon Morrison from ASVA. Sorry, formerly from ASVA. He's now ACE, when we talked during the pandemic and he talked a lot about how he'd kind of taken some learnings from Bernard in the sense that Bernard, he's quite strong politically and he's a really good campaigner. And Gordon said that they were skills that he'd had to learn. He wasn't a lobbyer, it wasn't his natural kind of skill set. And I think it's really interesting that you said that, because that might not necessarily be your natural skill set either, but it's something that you've now got to kind of develop to be able to shape policy, because if there's an opportunity, take it. Rhiannon Hiles: That's right. And it's not my skill set. But when you have a strong desire to see something work through change, and you can spot how that change can come about through having the right conversations, it's who you go to for the right conversations that can also be the skill set. So that can be quite tricky. And when were looking for our new board of trustees and when were looking for a new chair, one of the key things were looking for was somebody who would have that kind of skill set. And we have got that in our new chair. He really does know how to do that. So I constantly feel like, "Where's he going to now and who's he going to talk to next and who's he going to get me linked up with?". Rhiannon Hiles: And that's brilliant and he knows how important that is. But we also know that we have to take it at the right gentle time. Yeah. So he can open doors. And I think that's so important. And our trustees, we've got a really strong set of trustees who can open doors for us. And again, that was deliberate in our approach that we took, to have a very diverse and representative board, to also have board members who can open other doors that we wouldn't normally be opening, because we have a strong set of doors. We open regularly and close regularly. But also the pace of it is so important that all of this is really needed. Because we're an independent museum, we got to make sure that we are self sustaining. Rhiannon Hiles: Our main money comes from what we make on the door, but if we want to develop, we've got to make sure that we continue to get brilliant secondary, spend brilliant revenue. But on the other hand, we've got to make sure that we bring our people with us, whether they're the staff, the volunteers, our visitors. We don't want to be garping so fast that they're not behind us when we worry about Crown. So it's very exciting times. Kelly Molson: Isn't it? Lots of exciting changes happening. Well, look, we can't have this podcast without talking about MasterChef either. Rhiannon Hiles: Oh, yeah, that was brilliant. Kelly Molson: So that's an incredible opportunity. So you're recently on MasterChef, where they came to Beamish. What an opportunity. Rhiannon Hiles: Oh, it was amazing. But the thing was, they said, "You cannot talk about it, you cannot say anything.". So, literally, for months, were like, were dying to say that we've been a MasterChef. And they were like, you can't tell anybody. But I don't know how this managed to keep under wraps, because there was literally over 200 staff and volunteers were eating all the stuff that had been prepared. How they managed to keep that under wraps is beyond me, but at the minute seemed to work. Kelly Molson: How long was it from recording to that going out as well? Rhiannon Hiles: It was from February up until just the recent airing. So that's quite a long time to keep it to yourself. Kelly Molson: Well done that team. Rhiannon Hiles: It was really hard. Like I said, "Julie, when are they showing it because I can't keep it in any longer ", because it's Julie, who you met, who was nope. They've said, "It's tight lit, but it was brilliant.". And it's great for us, for the museum. It was great fun taking part, don't get me wrong. And I was in the local court recently and the lady behind the counter kept looking over and she went, "Are you a MasterChef?". Kelly Molson: I wasn't cooking, but yes. Rhiannon Hiles: Yes. So I think my new quest now, I'd like to be a presenter on Master Chef. I don't want to cook, but I'd quite like to be a presenter. Kelly Molson: Yeah, I could do that. I could do the tasting, not the cooking. The cooking under pressure. It's another level of stress, isn't it? I like to take my time, read the instructions. Rhiannon Hiles: Don't need the pressure. It looked lovely, though. They'd used the school, they'd taken out all the benches that are in the school, in the pit village, and it turned into it looked beautiful. They'd use really lovely. I suppose they wouldn't call them props because they brought them in, but they were in keeping with the school. It looks so lovely. I mean, you probably watched it and that scene of all the staff of volunteers coming in to sit down to their meal, the lovely tables, the bunting they put up. It looked right. It was brilliant. Yeah. They had some interesting takes on some local cuisine as well. Peas Pudding ice cream was one strange one, but got peas in it, Kelly. You don't want it. Kelly Molson: Giving that one a swerve in that one. Right. What book have you got that you'd like to share with our listeners? Rhiannon Hiles: Oh, well, one of our trustees called Rachel Lennon, has written a really brilliant book called Wedded Wife, which is a great book, and I've just started reading it's about the history of marriage, and it's really interesting, so I would certainly advocate that one. I have a favourite book, which I go back to quite regularly, which is a childhood book and perhaps nobody ever would read it, but I love it and it kind of sums up for me what I was like as a child and what I continue to be like as I've gone through my career. It's called Wish For A Pony, and I really wanted a pony when I was between the ages of six and seven, and then I wished my wish came true. And from then on in, I believed that anything I wished for would happen. Rhiannon Hiles: And I still have that kind of strange, I often think I'm just going to wish that to happen, but I think it's not just that, it's holistic. I think if you really want something and you set everything towards it, yes, of course some people might say, but then you potentially set yourself up for great disappointment and failure. But I kind of think that you can't do something without taking that risk. So I just tend to think if you want it and you wish for it that much and that's what you're really aiming for, just go for it and do it. And perhaps the environment in which I've been brought up has enabled me to do that. And I completely understand that for some people that is probably difficult and challenging. I do get that. Rhiannon Hiles: So I feel that if I can help others who maybe haven't got that kind of environment to help them like those lads and lasses from the Woodshed at Sacrosanct and folks like that if we can provide spaces where they really want to try something but they're not sure how to do it then I think then we've achieved something. Kelly Molson: Yeah, that's lovely. Do you know what? So I'm reading the book at the minute I've read the book Manifest, and it is about visualisation and the power of our thoughts and how we talk to ourselves and the things that we kind of want to bring into our lives. And there was a little bit of it that I was kind of going, "Is it the power of the universe?". It felt a little bit way woo to me, but then I kind of reflected on it a bit and went, but this is about taking action, really. It's about going, "I want this to happen in my life.". And it's not about sitting back and hoping that it might happen just because you've put a picture of it on your wall. It's actually about going out and doing the bloody hard work to make it happen. Kelly Molson: So have those conversations with the right people who are the people that can open the doors for you. Go and meet them, ask out to them. And I think that's a really important element of the whole. Yes, you can wish for something to happen, absolutely. But you've got to put the legwork in to make it happen. What a great book. All right, Wish for a Pony. Rhiannon Hiles: Wish for a Pony. Kelly Molson: Listeners, as ever. If you want to win a copy of Rhiannon's book, if you go over to this podcast announcement on Twitter and you retweet it with the words, I want Rhiannon's book, then you'll be in with a chance of winning it. I'm maybe not going to show it to my daughter because I'm actually terrified of horses. Rhiannon Hiles: You don't want a horse to appear in your garden. Kelly Molson: Her cousins have got a pony. She can do it with them and not at home here. Rhiannon, it's been so lovely to have you on. Thank you. I feel like this is one of those chats that could go on and on for hours. So I want you to come back when the accommodation is open. Yeah, because I want to know all about that. I'm going to visit that cinema. But, yeah, I'd love you to come back on and tell us how it's gone once you've had your kind of first guest and stuff. I think that'd be a really great chat. Rhiannon Hiles: I'd love that. All right. Kelly Molson: All right. Wonderful. Thank you. Rhiannon Hiles: Super. Thank you, Kelly. Thank you. Kelly Molson: Thanks for listening to Skip the Queue. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review. It really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on Twitter for your chance to win the books that have been mentioned. Skip The Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. You can find show notes and transcriptions from this episode and more over on our website, rubbercheese.com/podcast.

Blair James, leading entrepreneur and founder of billion-dollar industry leader Bondi Sands, on his new venture, Growth Bomb, with Hamish Buckley, Co-founder and serial entrepreneur. The fastest-growing pharmaceutical brand in Australia, Growth Bomb is made from a natural ingredient, Yerba Mate, sourced directly from the Amazon Jungle - primarily used in energy drinks.   The business has grown 200% YOY, with Woolworths picking up Growth Bomb, stocking the range in 889 stores nationwide. They are on the brink of widespread international growth, expanding into 700+ stores for Boots and SuperDrug in the UK, Singapore and New Zealand, already seeing mass sales. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.  Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to an audio-led edition of Unmade.Today's edition of the podcast features Colin Lewis, retail media evangelist and global marketing consultant. Further down, a particularly good day for Domain on The Unmade Index.The only way to access Unmade's full archive, and our weekly Tuesdata analysis, is as a paying member. Unmade members also get discounted tickets to our events, including our retail media conference Re:Made, which takes place next month.‘The media business is a different game to retailing'Ahead of his appearance at next month's REmade conference, we talk to retail media evangelist and global consultant Colin Lewis about the state of play locally and globally.In the conversation with REmade curator Cat McGinn, Lewis says Australia can lay claim to being among the most sophisticated retail media markets in the world.He cites the media backgrounds of Coles360 boss Paul Brooks and Woolworths Cartology boss Mike Tyquin as key to the growth of the emerging sector. The duo both had deep media backgrounds until they moved across to the retail world. Brooks is a former CEO of Dentsu's Carat and former Sydney sales director for Nine; Tyquin ran outdoor companies Adshel and Eye. That's a mix not necessarily replicated in other markets.According to Lewis: “Setting up an ad network is actually the smallest part of the whole thing. The real thing is that you're in the media business - and the media business it's a different game to retailing.“This is one area where the Australian market is ahead of anyone else. I've worked with a lot of brands in the UK and they haven't quite worked out that ‘the game I'm in, is the media business'. But if you look at the two biggest retail media brands in Australia - Coles and Woolworths, they're led by media people - people who understand media and come from a media background.“Australia is punching above its weight and probably second in the world in terms of its forward thinking and its approach.”Lewi, who is the author of six best practice reports on retail media, focusing on Amazon, Walmart, Kroger, Target, and Instacart also writes a regular column for our RE:Made newsletter. His clients include the likes of Ferrero Rocher, Glambia, Colgate, and retailer clients like Superdrug, The Very Group, and Warehouse Group.During the conversation, Lewis also tackles the imminent arrival of Nine into the space with its RTLX play, announced at their Upfronts earlier this month. According to Lewis, he has “question marks” about the move.And he also addresses the growing presence of Amazon and offers a theory on how it has taken its hold . “We've got some new data showing that Amazon Prime is really far and away leading the pack in terms of TV on demand. It's almost as though Amazon has built it backwards. They've started with a marketplace and they've traveled up the funnel.”RE:Made returns to Sydney on October 11. Along with Lewis, Brooks and Tyquin are all among the confirmed speakers. Tickets are on sale now.Stronger performance across the Unmade IndexSeja Al Zaidi writes:It was a solid day across the board on the Unmade Index yesterday, our measurement system of ASX-listed media and marketing stocks. It rose 1.65% to land at 630.2 points.Domain performed the best, rising 3.29%. Seven West Media came in at a close second, lifting 3.23% in share price. Ooh Media scored 1.85% rise while IVE Group rose 1.61%. Nine climbed 0.99%.Enero Group was the only stock to move downwards, falling 3.13%.Time to leave you to your Thursday. We'll be back with an end of week update tomorrow.Audio production was courtesy of Abe's Audio, the people to talk to about voiceovers, sound design and podcast production.Message us: letters@unmade.media This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unmade.media/subscribe

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Chemsex. Party and play. Wired play. Whatever you call it, this form of recreational drug use carries a lot of risk in terms of HIV. This week Sarah and Jess explore why that is. This episode is sponsored by OraQuickOraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid sample. No blood, no needles, just results in 20 minutes. OraQuick is easy, painless, proven and private. Available from Terrence Higgins Trust, Superdrug, Amazon and pharmacies throughout the UK.Additional information on uk.oraquick.comSourcesChemsex is top of the list of risk factors for HIV infection in gay and bisexual men in England | aidsmap What is chemsex and why does it matter? | The BMJ1 new message (help4addiction.co.uk)Antidote: Drugs & Alcohol Support - London FriendUseful informationChemsex Support - London FriendFree professional chemsex support in/outside London (controllingchemsex.com)Chemsex support for professionals | Change Grow Live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode Em and Al are joined in the studio by Imogen Ivy. Self proclaimed ‘Aussie Cowgirl in London' Imogen came to London as a documentary maker ended up being scouted as a model. Promoting body neutrality, Imogen has done campaigns for Superdrug and Pretty Little Thing. Imogen talks about how she grew up in a nudist household in Australia, and how her parents promoted open communication and healthy mental and physical health. Follow Imogen on Instagram @imogenfkingivyFollow us on Instagram @shouldideletethatEmail us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.comProduced by Daisy Grant & edited by Hattie MoirMusic by Alex AndrewHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From spitting and biting to tattooing and piercing, this week Sarah and Jess take a look at if there is any risk of contracting HIV through these, commonly asked about ways.This episode is sponsored by OraQuickOraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid sample. No blood, no needles, just results in 20 minutes. OraQuick is easy, painless, proven and private. Available from Terrence Higgins Trust, Superdrug, Amazon and pharmacies throughout the UK.Additional information on uk.oraquick.comSourcesHIV transmission and testing FAQ | Q and A | HIV i-BaseHIV cannot be transmitted by spitting, and risk from biting is negligible, says detailed case review | aidsmapcTwo rare cases of family HIV transmission between adults reported | aidsmap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.   Our Guest today:  Konrad runs a charming team of strategic word-slingers, known as The Creative Copywriter. They're a fast-growing content strategy and copywriting agency that blend art with science to help bold brands sell more stuff. Brands like Adidas, Hyundai, TikTok, Geox, Les Benjamins, Superdrug, PTC, Thomson Reuters, VMWare and plenty more. His mission? To break the boundaries of corporate dullness. And help companies pierce through the noise with ‘real talk', ‘word science' and calculated creativity. We're also taking about how to harness and Neurodiverse Superpower techniques today.. duh. Enjoy and thanks so much for subscribing to Faster Than Normal!  [ you are here ]  00:40 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing! 00:57 - Introducing and welcome Konrad Sanders! 01:34 - What do you do when you run a creative company and have ADHD? 02:00 - How are you Konrad? 03:02 - What's your back story? Ok, your business's back story then! 04:00 - Incredible procrastinator also? Tell us in the comments!  04:40 - On life and Travelogue 05:20 - On career beginnings 06:40 - On meeting his business partner and wife! Who is NOT ADHD or Neurodiverse… 09:50 - On the ADHD/Neurodiverse brain and a non-neurodiverse partner 10:37 - What makes it work.. I mean your marriage + biz partnership; what 5 tools do you use?! 11:27 - The steps Konrad has taken and processes they is practicing 12:32 - Ref: Gemba Kaizen and  Techniques  14:37 - On dividing up the day-to-day work responsibilities, time management, ah, + hyperfocus! 17:16 -  How do our spectacular subscribers find out more about you?  Web: www.konradsanders.com  Email:  info@creative-copywriter.net Socials:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/konradsanders/ 18:00 - Thank you so much for making time for all of us today Konrad. [Konrad has kindly shared a few of his links/works with you and here they are]:  WATCH/LISTEN:  Speaking with Tyler from Yes Optimist! On sales funnels: https://youtu.be/R8DXWhT_NAY  Panel discussion with The Fountain Partnership on the state of SaaS Marketing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrqYKxBKsuU&t=1s  How to make your content zig when the industry zags with Sales Impact Academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdT6W7OJNeY  How to make money writing online with Teachable: https://discover.teachable.com/workshops/make-money-writing-how-to-turn-your-word-skills-into-wages  How Konrad copes with ADHD as a CEO and founder: https://deezer.page.link/3EByB6ncxtm26D4L9  How Konrad builds business brand based on demand (Brand Harder or Go Home) https://street.agency/podcast/brand-harder-or-go-home-with-konrad-sanders/  READ:  The 13 Lenses approach to writing content that converts on Neal Schaffer: https://nealschaffer.com/how-to-create-content/  Are B2B SaaS Marketers getting it wrong on Tech Crunch: https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/26/are-b2b-saas-marketers-getting-it-wrong/  Why your marketers should stop marketing on The Drum: https://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2021/10/14/why-marketers-should-stop-marketing  18:44 - Hey, you there! Yes YOU! We are thrilled that you are here & listening!  ADHD and all forms of Neurodiversity are gifts, not curses. And by the way, if you haven't picked up The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number one bestseller in all categories. Click HERE or via https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI My link tree is here if you're looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman 18:46 - Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits. Guys, as always thanks so much for subscribing! Faster Than Normal is for YOU! We want to know what you'd like to hear! Do you have a cool friend with a great story? We'd love to learn about, and from them. I'm www.petershankman.com and you can reach out anytime via email at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterNormal on all of the socials. It really helps when you drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! As you know, the more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse!  [ Ed: This is a relatively brand new experiment in editing show notes, transcriptions sort of; so if you notice any important, or significant goofs we've missed here or along, please do let us know @FasterNormal  Thanks! -sb]  — TRANSCRIPT via Castmagic.io and then corrected.. somewhat, (Ooh-ooh! Second trial run is today May 23, 2023. #gen_AI_for_whut?? — Summary:   - Background in philosophy, copywriting, and SEO. - The challenges the speaker faced due to ADHD and how it helped him understand his limitations and strengths. - Medication and ADHD coach. - A lean management approach and agile process. - Difficulties with time management and hyperfocusing. - Struggles with planning and organization in personal life. - "The Boy with the Faster Brain" and its success in sales. - Acknowledging the challenge of living or working with someone who has a brain different from yours. - The importance of acknowledging the struggles of non-ADHD partners or colleagues. - The speaker's tendency to go off on tangents during conversations.” — Peter Shankman [00:00:40]: Hey everyone, Peter Shankman here. Welcome to another episode of Faster Than Normal. Glad to have you. It is a Friday here. We're recording on a different day for a change, but it is kind of gray and gloomy outside, so what better thing to do than be inside talking to cool people? Today we have Conrad Sanders. Conrad has an interesting backstory. He's masali ADHD and he runs a company, as he puts it, a charming team of strategic word slingers known as the Creative Copywriter. His company is a fast growing strategy and copywriting agency that blends art with science to help bold brands sell more stuff. He has clients like Adidas, Hyundai, TikTok, A, Superdrug, PTC, Thompson, Reuters, VMware so names, you know, he tries to break the boundaries of corporate dullness. I love that. What do you do when you run a creative company and you are ADHD? I have discovered this when I was running Help a Reporter Out about twelve years ago now, problem is, you're so creative tend to forget the day to day. And so I want to ask Conrad and I want you guys to hear how he handles that. So welcome, Konrad. Good to have you. Konrad Sanders [00:01:50]: Yeah, thanks for having me. I'll just say that I'm across the pond. You might be able to tell from my accent. And believe it or not, it is a rare sunny day here on this. Peter Shankman [00:02:00]: I was going to say yeah, I figured it would be cloudy and rainy just like it is here, but no, you have a sunny day in London. Nice. Konrad Sanders [00:02:05]: Yeah, we've had the worst weather this year possible, but the skies have opened up and the sun is shining, so I can't complain. Peter Shankman [00:02:14]: I'm hoping it stays that way. I'm going to be there on Sunday, so please keep it that way if you could. Konrad Sanders [00:02:18]: I'll do my best. Peter Shankman [00:02:19]: All right, so tell me about running a company when you're ADHD, because I know my story, but every story is different. Tell me your backstory. When were you diagnosed? The whole thing? Konrad Sanders [00:02:29]: Yeah, I mean, I think if I tell you my backstory, I think it's probably best to start with the backstory of the business. Like how that kind of started because I was only diagnosed a year and a half ago. Okay. I think that the diagnosis once I got it, it made a lot of sense, right? Once I kind of understood more about ADHD, looking back at my journey, my life journey, things made a lot more sense. It explained a lot, essentially. But shall I start with kind of the beginnings of the creative copywriter? I'll try to be succinct story and how I've got to where I am today. So I think it all helps you understand my journey and where I'm at and how we operate now. So I'll start off the uni left uni. I studied philosophy at Uni. I was one of the kind of guy that didn't go to found it very hard to go to lectures when it came to writing essays. I always left it literally to the last day and would drink loads of coffee. And I was good at kind of cutting corners and good at writing. Right? And I was good at cramming things in. Obviously, this is a sort of trait of having ADHD, leaving things the last minute and only being good at working under pressure, but being extremely good once, I'm very pressured again. I didn't know at the time I had ADHD. I just thought I was an incredible kind of procrastinator. I just didn't really understand why I could never start a project until it was, like, right at the last very minute. So Left Uni went traveling in Australia, all around Australia, met my wife well, she's now my wife, a girlfriend at the time, and she's also the managing director of the agency. So she's played a very important role in my life for many reasons. She also has a very different brain to me, to mine even. And anyway, we met traveling in Australia. She's from Israel originally. So I ended up there after two years of being in Australia, traveling Southeast Asia on a shoestring budget, literally, and ended up in her parents house in Israel without a work visa because it took a while to apply for one. And that's when I basically discovered the art and science of copywriting and SEO and kind of combined those things to sort of start a business and start an online business, which has kind of grown since Than and later in that journey. So I was kind of very good at kind of the sales, the marketing, the ideas. And actually, what some people don't know about me and my kind of entrepreneurial journey, which I'll share for you guys, is that that wasn't the only business idea I had. Right? There were plenty of the things, and I definitely had shiny object syndrome. And early on in the journey of our agency and I started as a freelancer, quickly kind of wanted to grow it and managed to kind of turn Than into a collective, gradually was building an agency. But I had what we call what I call shiny object syndrome, right? I was like, anything that came my way, I wanted to jump on and was hugely optimistic with time, which is again a common trait and terrible with time. So there was a point at which, believe it or not, I was kind of a co founder of, I believe, five different businesses, right, because there would be friends going, hey, why don't you join the Brcmo for this? And it made no sense, right? It didn't make sense. You can't really focus, and focus is extremely important as a business owner. And I gradually kind of understood that I was burning out, basically, I was doing too many things, spreading myself way too thin, doing far too many things, and then kind of matured a bit and understood I need to focus on the agency. That's the only thing making money. There's lots of potential there and a key milestone, right? A key ingredient in this sort of recipe or this journey, was my wife joining in 2017, and she has a very different brain to me. And she was in the NGO world prior to that, trying to solve the conflicts in her region. Didn't manage to do so. Kind of felt disillusioned with that whole NGO sort of world. And I said, hey, why don't you join us? It's when we're a small kind of, I think, a few person agency at the time and using freelancers, why don't you join? I know you're good with project management, that kind of stuff, right? You've got an operational type brain, so we could probably do with a bit of that. She joined just part time to fill in for someone, and the first week we were just clashing high, massive arguments. Why is it so chaotic? Why is it so chaotic? And I said, I was like, Babe, that's just agency life, you have to get used to it. And there was maybe a slither of truth in what I was saying, but for the most part it was because I was running it with my ADHD brain. And my second in command was also a creative and further along on that kind of spectrum, let's say. And we were going around putting out fires in a very charming way. We're very good at putting out fires, but rather than preempting them, rather than building process, right? And there were loads of parts of the business that I just wouldn't even look at, like finances. My brain wasn't interested. I wasn't interested in that. I was interested in the big ideas, the schmoozing, the charming, that kind of stuff. And there were holes, there were gaping holes in business, which I didn't even see at the time because my brain was kind of and I was closed off to it, I didn't want to see it. So things like money owed, right, I thought was money in the bank and there was debt, right? There were people owed us money and I was like, oh, yeah, they'll pay it, it's fine. And I didn't want to chase them up because I wasn't interested in the invoicing and things like that. So gaping holes which my wife discovered and she kind of naturally lent into that side of the business. What happened was the became the integrator and I was the visionary. And it actually worked really well after we got past the blazing rouse and kind of found our strengths and kind of limitations. And she helped me really understand where mine were and are. And she kind of obviously knows me on a personal level. So kind of it made a lot of sense. She started together with me building structure for the business, like processes lasering on the building process and making sure that we follow through and those processes are followed through. And gradually what happened was we built structure and then we started to grow that's properly. When we started growing as an agency, we've hit 40% growth since then and we're kind of approaching the 2 million mark now. I owe a lot of that to having someone like NIT Sam, Marga Hart and her very different kind of brain complementing. Peter Shankman [00:09:46]:  Let me interrupt you for a second because that actually brings up a really interesting point. You work and partner with someone both personally and professionally yes. Konrad Sanders [00:09:55]: Right. Peter Shankman [00:09:55]: Who has the complete opposite brain that you do. I think there is not a listener in this podcast who doesn't want to know five ways to make that work, because that is not easy. Forget about just one. Like living with someone with a different brain or working with someone with a different brain and you've chosen to do both things. And the fact that your partner hasn't thrown themselves out of a window yet is when you're ADHD it is difficult. We don't often talk about how difficult it can be for the other person. Konrad Sanders [00:10:34]: Yeah. Peter Shankman [00:10:34]:  So tell us what makes it work? Konrad Sanders [00:10:38]:  I think that's a great point to make. And I write LinkedIn posts about my ADHD quite a lot and I actually wanted to write one specifically on that. There's a lot of neurodiversity awareness at the moment, which is brilliant and it's great. And I almost want to do kind of partners of people who have neurodiversity awareness because yeah, and you said, like, she hasn't thrown herself out of a window yet. But I'll be honest, it's come close to that. But again, both based on our work life and personal life and often they're kind of woven into each other naturally. So how have we avoided that? I think, first of all, awareness of how my brain works. I did get diagnosed a couple of years ago. That made a big difference, even for myself, because in terms of understanding really where those we knew where the limitations were. We knew what I wasn't good at. Right. But there wasn't an explanation. And I think you know as to why. And I think when you understand why and I am on medication, and that's definitely helped. I also have ADHD coaching and that's really helped as well because it's someone else who's an accountability partner rather than just my partner in my personal life that's been really crucial and it's really been life changing for me having an ADHD coach because at work we built these processes, right? So there's something about building a business where even with my ADHD brain I really wanted to succeed. I know process is important and I know than following is important as much as my brain doesn't want to. And we have just this lean management approach, we take this agile approach based on like Gemba Kaizen, the Japanese business management philosophy where when there are hiccups, we call them Oopsies. Whenever there's something inefficient a hiccup, something has not quite gone wrong. Rather than blaming each other or blaming team members, we write it down on a slack thread and two weeks later we tackle it in this level ten meeting where we look at the problem, what was the root of the problem, how do we then preempt that issue for next time? Let's work it into a process and who in the team is going to take care of that? Two weeks later it's done, right? So it's this very very lean approach to kind of we call it the quest for perfection. You can ever be perfect bu if you're on that quest, it really really helps. And that was something we installed quite early. And I think that back to your question. I think that's one of the ways where we've perhaps avoided killing each other because we have this approach to business where if something's gone wrong and it might have been caused by me and it might be caused by something that hasn't been conducive to how my brain works, but it's written down and we tackle it and we think about what's the process that would be good for avoiding that. So I'll give you an example back in the day, for many years I'm in charge of getting the business in, right? Nita is in charge of making sure we deliver, you know, great results essentially to simplify it. And back in the day I used to do the proposals and a proposal is a project that has many different parts and that is not good. I'm not great at doing that, especially when it comes to time management, way, way too optimistic and also I would hyper focus on the wrong things, right? My brain wouldn't want to write the proposal, I'd be sitting there spending I could spend 4 hours adjusting the design of one slide because I like how things look and I wanted to look perfect and I'd hyper focus and what would happen is I would spend many evenings literally like until three or 04:00 A.m. Working on proposals and burning out and it wasn't good, but I thought oh, it's just because it had to take that long and there was the deadline tomorrow, there's no two ways about it and the other team members perhaps are not doing the right thing. I'm really pedantic and I have to kind of go in and change things. When we kind of took this much more process driven, agile approach to kind of uncovering why, what's going wrong and why and what's the root of the problem. One kind of look at it from Nitsang going in and looking than process the could uncover those holes and realize right there's A, B and C, there's this issue, we don't have a good process and Conrad is not great at doing that. So let's give it to another team member and then jump on a meeting with me and I will go through it and do you see what I mean? We created structure and process whereby the bits that I'm not good at, we're delegating and bringing me at the right time. And it was again, life changing transformative for the business and really, really crucial. So that's definitely one of the ways I say is like taking this, I mean, Gemba Kaisen is this book. I recommend this approach to business, which I think is probably one of the main ways which has helped us in our work life, really play to our strengths and really build structure that works not just for me, but other team members too. And in our private life, I'll be honest, that took a lot longer, right? That's where I feel like up until recently, even at work, I've been really good. Great at work, great at what I do. And we built this structure where I can really ADHD has superpowers as well, right. The amount of ideas I have kind of really brilliant just to blow my trumpet, like brilliant ideas in terms of branding and marketing and what we can do to kind of drive those forward, but the limitations as well. But I feel like I've been doing really well at work and then suddenly when it comes to after work hours, it all goes out the window. I don't have that structure, it's just this big void. And yeah, it has been difficult relationship wise because Nitzan traditionally has taken on way more than me. It's been very one sided relationship outside of work. She books the holidays, she plans them. Like when it comes to cooking, she'll buy the ingredients and plan. And I would take kind of I'll cook on this day and the other, but I haven't prepared bu. It'll be 07:00 p.m.. I don't know. I haven't got the ingredients. I don't know what I'm going to cook. And it causes friction. And that's just one example of the kind of way that friction in a relationship. Peter Shankman [00:17:22]: We try to keep these to 15 minutes because ADHD but tell people how we can find you and we'll definitely have you back. Konrad Sanders [00:17:29]: Yeah, I go off on tangents. Peter Shankman [00:17:31]: No, it's cool. I love it. I love it. I can relate. Konrad Sanders [00:17:34]: Yeah. So find me. LinkedIn is the best place. I'd say. Comrade McKay. Sanders. S-A-N-D-E-R-S-I talk about ADHD on there. I talk about copywriting and content strategy, I talk about my agency journey. And, yeah, there's so much more to talk about, but as you know, I will go off on many different tangents and not be very succeed, but I hope there's been some value and some interesting interest there in what we've chatted about today. Peter Shankman [00:18:02]: No question about it. Really appreciate it, guys. We're talking to Conrad Sanders. Really interesting stuff on how to survive ADHD. When your partner doesn't have it, you do, and you work with them as well. My God, that is just I can't even get over that. That's very impressive. We will definitely have you back, guys. Thanks for listening to Faster Than Normal- we love when you listen, we love when you comment. We love your emails. Send me a note, let me know how we're doing. The book The Boy with the Faster Brain continues to rocket the charts. We are thrilled for everyone who has purchased it. I am greatly appreciative. And we're changing the world about ADHD. One book and one podcast recording at a time. We'll be back next week in another episode. Have a great week. Stay safe, stay humble. — Credits: You've been listening to the Faster Than Normal podcast. We're available on iTunes, Stitcher and Google play and of course at www.FasterThanNormal.com I'm your host, Peter Shankman and you can find me at shankman.com and @petershankman on all of the socials. If you like what you've heard, why not head over to your favorite podcast platform of choice and leave us a review, come more people who leave positive reviews, the more the podcast has shown, and the more people we can help understand that ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Opening and closing themes were composed and produced by Steven Byrom who also produces this podcast, and the opening introduction was recorded by Bernie Wagenblast. Thank you so much for listening. We'll see you next week! 

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Konrad Sanders runs a charming team of strategic word-slingers, known as The Creative Copywriter. They're a fast-growing content strategy and copywriting agency that blend art with science to help bold brands sell more stuff.Brands like Adidas, Hyundai,TikTok, Geox, Les Benjamins, Superdrug, PTC,Thomson Reuters,VMWare and plenty more.His mission? To break the boundaries of corporate dullness. And help companies pierce through the noise with ‘real talk',‘word science' and calculated creativity.info@creative-copywriter.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/konradsanders/ www.konradsanders.com

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Konrad Sanders runs a charming team of strategic word-slingers, known as The Creative Copywriter. They're a fast-growing content strategy and copywriting agency that blend art with science to help bold brands sell more stuff.Brands like Adidas, Hyundai, TikTok, Geox, Les Benjamins, Superdrug, PTC, Thomson Reuters, VMW and plenty more.His mission? To break the boundaries of corporate dullness. And help companies pierce through the noise with ‘real talk', ‘word science' and calculated creativity.Diagnosed with adult ADHD, Konrad went from founding his agency, over-extending with other businesses, burnout and debt, to bringing his partner onboard and starting over. This time they grew the agency around systems and processes and a holistic company culture, resulting in becoming one of the best known seven figure copywriting agencies around.Konrad believes in an outside in approach to business, and they have developed a 13-lens strategy that they use in the agency and it is also the basis for the Creative Copywriter Academy which Konrad founded to help businesses hone their own copywriting skills.This episode covers:   How marketing can help you grow your business Building a business based on demand Branding harder How to convince in an authentic way through the content you develop How to clarify your unique value proposition and stand out from the crowd  Copywriting and converting Understanding the needs of your audienceCreating compelling content that resonates with your audience Word on the Street is sponsored by Tanba.io. Tanba empowers agencies to grow their revenue, by giving agency leaders and their teams all the training, support and content they need to attract and win more new clients. To learn more about what Tanba.io can offer your agency, visit https://tanba.io/Links & references:Katie Street: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestreet/Konrad Sanders: https://www.linkedin.com/in/konradsanders/The Creative Copywriter: https://www.creative-copywriter.net/ The Academy: https://academy.creative-copywriter.net/ Get in touch: hello@street.agency

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Why are cops the only people on earth acutely susceptible to fentanyl exposure? Plus, alienating Marvel fans and Josh's J6 Journal update. For opioid abuse, overdose, and naloxone/narcan information in NWA contact the Matt Adams Foundation (https://mattadamsfoundation.org/). In SWMO, The MO-HOPE Project (https://mohopeproject.org/) has information on obtaining naloxone and training for it's use and distribution Now More Than Ever, Support Your Local Abortion Fund: Arkansas Abortion Support Network www.arabortionsupport.org/ Missouri Abortion Fund www.mofund.org/ The Roe Fund (Oklahoma) www.roefund.org Find an abortion fund or services near you: National Network of Abortion Funds abortionfunds.org www.hootnhollerpod.com www.patreon.com/hootnhollerpod @hootnhollerpod on Twitter and Instagram facebook.com/hootnhollerpod hootnhollerpod@gmail.com Theme: "When the Moon Comes Down in Blood" As sung by Reba Dearmore, Mountain Home, Arkansas on January 7, 1969. Cat. #0647 (MFH #709) in the Max Hunter Folk Song Collection at Missouri State University. maxhunter.missouristate.edu/songinforma…aspx?ID=647 Outro: "Prisoner's Song" As sung by Donna Everett, Huntsville, Arkansas on August 11, 1958. Reel 308, Item 3 in the Ozark Folk Song Collection at the University of Arkansas. https://digitalcollections.uark.edu/digital/collection/OzarkFolkSong/id/1238/rec/30

The gang is working from home this week as Darius tries to see Satanic symbols in Beyonce's photoshoot, Mooch gets angry at Tesco and Leo finally becomes woke.#3SpeechPod Produced by Vauxhaull Podcast Studio: https://www.vauxhallpodcaststudio.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/3SpeechPodFollow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/3speechpodSubscribe to the channel: https://bit.ly/3SpeechPodYouTubeListen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LUpjzTListen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/36EJyBmDARIUS DAVIEShttps://www.dariusdavies.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/persianofinterestNICO YEARWOODTwitter: https://twitter.com/neeksmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bajancomedianYouTube: https://bit.ly/NicoYearwoodYouTubeLEO KEARSEhttps://www.leokearse.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leokearsecomedyTwitter: https://twitter.com/LeoKearseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottishcomedianYouTube: https://bit.ly/LeoKearseYouTube

TRACKLISTJackson 5 - Dancing MachineDelicious - Washing MachineJohnnie Taylor - Disco Lady (Micade's Smooth Lovin' Remix)HP Vince - Song For The SoulCrazibiza feat. Greg Note - Sunshine Day (House Of Prayers Remix)Crazibiza, Karl8 & Andrea Monta - XfinityKPD - Clubs In NYDemuir - Butter Gruv Ease Up NahJungle Wonz - Bird In A Gilded CageMinistry Of Funk - Disco HeavenBonnie Pointer - Heaven Must Have Sent YouDuck Sauce - Grand SteppinSuper Drug - Keep On MovinViv Castle - Movin'Bellaire - Paris City JazzNice And Wild (Stevie B) - Diamond GirlTrio - Da Da Da (80's Reprise)

In this digital age, our screens are getting bigger and brighter which has increased our exposure to blue light and its harmful effects. Meet Dhruvin Patel, the founder & CEO of health-tech business Ocushield, creator of the world's first MHRA registered blue-light blocking screen protectors which mean fresher feeling eyes and improved sleep after screen use. Launching in his final year as an Optometry student, Ocushield has grown into a 7-figure business and exports to more than 72 countries - and selling to Nordstrom, Best Buy, Sky Mobile and Superdrug.   Dhruvin has been featured in Forbes, Cosmopolitan, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal. His recent pitch on Dragon's Den was so compelling that it resulted in an offer from not one but two Dragons, Tej Lalvani and Peter Jones, who went head-to-head for Ocushield's business.   Key Points: - Exposure to different sources of blue light - Impact of blue light on children's eyes and development - Blue light effects on the body's melatonin production and circadian rhythm - Light exposure tips for better sleep - Available products for blue light exposure management   Learn more about Ocushield: Ocushield blue light filter products are FDA registered. Protect your eyes and your family's eyes from blue light. Visit www.ocushield.com and use MEGHNA25 at check out for 25% OFF on your next Ocushield purchase!   Follow Dhruvin Patel on Instagram: @dhruvinpatel   Dr. Meghna Dassani is passionate about promoting healthy sleep through dental practices. In following the ADA's 2017 guideline on sleep apnea screening and treatment, she has helped many children and adults improve their sleep, their breathing, and their lives. Her books and seminars help parents and practitioners understand the essential roles of the tongue, palate, and jaw in promoting healthy sleep.   Learn more about Dr. Meghna Dassani Website: www.meghnadassani.com; www.dassanidentistry.com Facebook: Meghna Dassani; Dassani Dentistry Instagram: @healthysleeprevolution; @dassanidentistry LinkedIn: Meghna Dassani Get a copy of Airway is Life: www.airwayislife.com

On this weeks episode we are joined by Sophie Hughes. British plus-size model, body positivity and self-love advocate Sophie saved her baby nephew's life by giving him part of her liver then went on to launch her multi-million-pound skincare brand, glowb.  After he spent months on the transplant list Sophie stepped forward and agreed to donate part of her liver and flew 10,000 miles from Australia.  Both made a full recovery and post-procedure Sophie was left with a seven-inch scar down her midriff and riddled with insecurities after the operation, refusing to let anyone see it. The scar acted as the catalyst for launching the skincare brand glowb to help people feel confident exactly as they are. Having modelled for ASOS, BOOHOO and Superdrug - she now wears her scar with pride and is keen to show others that everybody is beautiful. First launched back in 2020, glowb turned over £2.1 million in the first 12 months and Sophie has since seen her company continue to grow into a successful empire. We can't wait to see what you think of this episode, if you liked it please do share - it means so much to us. [This is a Monday Network production] Follow Sophie on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sophwithlove Follow Kirsty on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kirstyraynor Follow The Mindset and Me Podcast on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mindsetandmepodcast Follow Monday Network on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/monday_network Sign up for the daily emails here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62095e92e0eda1a0d870a994

Brittny is joined by founder & CEO of health-tech business Ocushield, Dhruvin Patel. Dhruvin created the world's first MHRA registered blue-light blocking screen protectors which mean fresher feeling eyes and improved sleep after screen use. Launching while in his final year as an Optometry student, Ocushield has grown into a 7-figure business and exports to more than 72 countries - and sells in companies such as Nordstrom, Best Buy, Sky Mobile and Superdrug. Did you know the average pair of blue light blocking glasses only reduces 19% of the most harmful blue light? Meanwhile, Ocushield reduces those same harmful blue lights by 54%. Brittny and Dhruvin discuss how and why he went about creating Ocushield, the funding process, the negative effects of blue light to skin and eyes, ways to mitigate and reduce blue light exposure, easy ways to reduce screen time and creating routines that allow you to do so, ways to stimulate your brain without screens, and what makes Ocushield different than other blue light products! Ocushield offers products beyond glasses including screen protectors/shields, lamps, and more. Dhruvin has been featured in Forbes, Cosmopolitan, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal. His recent pitch on Dragon's Den was so compelling that it resulted in an offer from not one but two Dragons, Tej Lalvani and Peter Jones, who went head-to-head for Ocushield's business.Use code BKING20 for 20% off Ocushield products! Get on the waitlist for the Mind Over Matter Method (starting June 2022)Connect with Dhruvin: https://www.ocushield.com/https://www.instagram.com/getocushield/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiCiSjO3g9gIyC2bJKkVXIAhttps://twitter.com/GetOcuShield

This week we have another bonus special episode which was made in collaboration with #YouAreNotAlone, a public awareness campaign. This episode is dedicated to addressing the issue of domestic abuse, recognising the broad and varied forms in which it exists and provide valuable information. In this episode, I will be speaking to three representatives from the charities Refuge, Surviving Economic Abuse and SafeLives. Each of the guests will talk about the different types of domestic abuse, the stereotypes around it and most importantly, how to access the support available. If you have been affected by anything that you have heard listening to this, more information is available at www.gov.uk/domestic-abuse, and you can contact The National Domestic Abuse Helpline by dialling: 0800 2000 247. The 24 hour helpline in Scotland is 0800 027 1234, Wales 0808 801 0800 and Northern Ireland 0800 917 1414. If you are in immediate danger, please ring 999. For more information about Surviving Economic Abuse and support available please visit:https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/ For more information about SafeLives and support available please visit: https://safelives.org.uk/ For more information about Refuge and support available please visit: https://www.refuge.org.uk/ If you are experiencing domestic abuse and need urgent help, you can also ‘Ask for ANI' in participating pharmacies. ‘Ask for ANI' is a domestic abuse codeword that stands for Action Needed Immediately and which is available in nearly half the pharmacies across the UK including Boots, Superdrug and other independent pharmacies, so be sure to look out for the icon in the windows . This podcast was made in partnership with the #YouAreNotAlone campaign. The UK Government launched #YouAreNotAlone in April 2020 to help raise awareness about the support available to domestic abuse victims during the pandemic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eliza-hatch/support

In this week's headlines: • Support for marriage equality has reached its highest percentage ever recorded • The United Kingdom's Superdrug pharmacy chain will make access to PrEP through online doctors • LGB Republicans have more internalized homophobia than queer Democrats. Link to report - https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/lgb-party-affiliation/ • A father in France drove 500 miles to threaten his daughter after she came out • Heber, Utah makes it harder for residents to show LGBTQ Pride • Strictly Come Dancing scored big in the ratings department as the reality competition featured its first same-sex couple All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

Paula Short is the Director and Co-founder of Beauty BLVD, a British cosmetics company that is partnered with a range of retailers, including Amazon, Superdrug, Glossybox and Jet2.com, to name a few. Her passion and resilient attitude have resulted in her brand being hugely successful.  Paula has always been hugely passionate about the hair and beauty industry, as she has owned a salon for over 15 years. Beauty BLVD became in demand after a hugely successful launch of its Glitter Lips product, targeted at people that want to stand out and make a statement. The brand has been seen on Coronation Street, Love Island, and Dragons' Den.  In this podcast, Paula shares what makes Beauty BLVD so special and the key to the success of her brand, her partnership with Rachel. She discusses the importance of going on the customer journey on the website, to improve the user experience. She shares why choosing the right distributors is so important and how to find and build relationships, through networking.  She shares the power of influencer marketing and how that has shaped her brand, the product development processes, and why you should always go to the buyers with an idea first! She tells us how she changed her “biggest kick in the gut”, into a learning curve, which transformed her business. She discusses the advantages of using social media to stay on top of the latest trends. .

This week on The Pleasure Podcast we welcome a woman who has heard it all. It's Multi award-winning writer, broadcaster and sex educator Alix Fox. Alix co-hosts BBC Radio 1 show Unexpected Fluids, in which comedic ‘real life tales of sexual fails' are used as a springboard for frank, constructive conversations. Over on Netflix, she's a script consultant for hit series Sex Education, whilst on The Modern Mann podcast with Olly Mann, she's fronted her own X-rated agony aunt segment for almost half a decade, answering listeners' most intimate queries in ‘The Foxhole'. A proud ambassador for both Brook young people's sexual wellbeing charity and menstruation education foundation Bloody Good Period, Alix was a face of HIV Testing Week, and is scheduled to reappear as a fetish and pleasure expert on Channel 4's The Sex Clinic. Resident Sexual Wellness Expert for Superdrug, and brand ambassador for Tenga and Womanizer masturbation toys (she wouldn't put her name to anything she wouldn't happily, fappily put her genitals on!), she's currently working on an audio documentary series about the history of kink for Audible. A former editor on alternative culture mag Bizarre, her writing can be found in publications including The Guardian, Stylist, Grazia, Glamour, Fabulous, Cosmo, Vogue, Time Out and more, and she's made videos and shows for folks including Bodyform, EllaOne and Durex. She's a judge on Lovehoney's 2020 Design A Sex Toy Competition.I can't think of anyone I'd rather confide in about my sexual concerns.We speak to Alix about the experience of being an X-rated agony aunt, including what questions she commonly gets asked, issues of transference, and the pressure to be at forefront of sexual practice in your private life when you're a Sexpert. She guides us through an extraordinary array of sex toys, and gives us golden advice on how to keep sex in long term relationships fresh. Micro-dating anyone? We are all in.Alix's open-hearted, open-minded approach leaves us feeling that we could talk about anything that's on our minds about sex and intimacy.We would love to continue the conversation and hear from you, our listeners: email us at hello@thepleasurepodcast.com or tweet us @ThePleasurePod. *Social Media:Alix Fox @AlixFoxNaomi Sheldon @NaomiSheldon1Anand Patel @therealdranandFollow us at @ThePleasurePod and visit us at www.thepleasurepodcast.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

About: Patrice Stephens, founder of Pink Ship, joins us and discusses the ins and outs of the marketing and media industry. Patrice shares her journey in becoming a full time entrepreneur at the same time as taking on her greatest role in life -- becoming a mother.  Listen as she shares her passion for helping business harness their true potential with her creativity and dedication to helping brands grow. Her story is one of triumph and having the courage to go out on a limb and find what is truly for you.   Our Guest: After studying abroad in California and achieving multiple internships and work placements at various companies, Patrice went on to graduate with a degree in Advertising, PR and Media. Also a natural entrepreneur, she went on and founded her Digital Marketing Agency, Pink Ship Ltd in 2015. Through her agency, Patrice has worked with over 82 different brands of all sizes including the likes of Superdrug, the NBA, Morgan Stanley and more.  With a dedicated team of strategists and creatives, Pink Ship continues to grow and scale into an international agency with clients and team members in Toronto, Canada. In 2018 Patrice launched her very own series of digital marketing masterclasses called The Algorithm Series, in collaboration with employees from Facebook, Instagram and Google. The series is designed to equip small business owners with the knowledge needed to survive on the platforms that are dominated by multi-million pound companies.  Patrice's business and social media sites: Website: www.mypinkship.com  Instagram: @pinkship   Resources mentioned in this podcast episode:  Apps:  Hootsuite Photoshop   Books:  Girl Boss  Think and Grow Rich 4-Hour Work Week   Credits: Music:MaxSky Beats   Follow us - The Millennial Girl Way: Website: www.themillennialgirlway.com Instagram: @TheMillennialGirlWay Facebook: @TheMillennialGirlWay