The Blooming North Podcast
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Welcome to the Blooming North Podcast! Brought to you by our lovely friends at Channel Factory. Each month, we’ll be inspiring you, empowering you and guiding you towards a more fulfilling life, both personally and professionally. You'll get more access to the thoughts of our amazing speakers from our Bloom North panel events and workshops, plus there will be plenty of chances for you to get involved. Simply follow this podcast so you get every new episode each month!Have any questions and want to get in touch? Tell us what you want to hear more of and find out mo...
Ep 20:Accelerate Action - International Women's Day
Joining Lisa in our latest episode are Kelsie Hughes, Runcorn women's football 6 a side player and Quality Assurance specialist in Pharmaceuticals and Amanda Wah, Gym Owner, Personal Trainer and Gladiators Contender 2025. In honour of International Women’s Day, which is Saturday 8th March, we wanted to delve into our guests business and sporting backgrounds to discuss how we can Accelerate Action. Emphasising the urgency of making faster, more effective strides towards gender equality.Guests: K
Mar 4, • 36:48
EP19: Creating Mentally Healthy Homes & Work Environments
Joining Lisa this episode is Holly Clark and Carolyn Tipper to share their expertise on how to support better mental health for you and your colleagues, family and friends. Holly is a Mental Health First Aid & Suicide First Aid Instructor Member from the organisation Blooming Mind. She works with companies to improve the mental health of their teams to end stigma surrounding it and recently ran a workshop for Bloom North supporting parents in creating Mentally Healthy Homes. Carolyn is an Execut
Feb 3, • 45:24
2024 Wrap up with Co-Presidents of Bloom North!
In this special episode of the Blooming North podcast, Lisa is joined by 2024 co-presidents Sarah and Liv, familiar faces and names to the Bloom North Network. At the end of a successful, busy and sometimes challenging year leading over 60 women and 8 committees we asked Sarah and Liv to share their reflections on the last 12 months. They told us about some of the achievements they are most proud of, why they took on the role and what has been a priority for them over the past year. They also sh
Jan 6, • 34:33
EP18: Thriving, Not Surviving - The Juggle-Struggle of Life
We have two special guests joining Lisa on today's episode, the first being Iona Holloway, founder of the personal development brand, Brave Thing. Iona is the best selling-author of Ghost – Why Perfect Women Shrink and is committed to getting more brave women in every room. Also joining us is Katie Kendall, a name and face familiar to many in the Manchester marketing community. Katie is the founder of Plantfood which helps companies improve employee performance and wellbeing in the workplace. Th
Dec 3, 2024 • 38:11
EP17: Growth & Finding Your Relevance
Today we’re joined by Lucy Shutt-Vine, Career Confidence Coach at LSV Coaching and Head of Talent Development at Captify and Dr. Christopher Owen, Inclusivity Development Manager at Manchester Pride, delivering the All Equals Charter, an intersectional LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion programme, listed as one of the top 50 Northern Gamechangers of 2024. Our host, Lisa Hughes, talks to these fascinating guests about what growth means to them, how having a strong inner circle is key and how you can stay
Nov 19, 2024 • 42:13
Pregnancy Loss Awareness (Part 3) – Support: What’s available and how to be a support to others
Welcome to Part 3 In this special series of podcasts, where we are joined by Vicki Robinson, CEO of Bloom North’s 2024 nominated charity The Miscarriage Association to discuss pregnancy loss and help us understand ways in which we can support colleagues, friends or partners and to provide information for those who may have been affected by pregnancy loss.In this episode, Vicki shares advice with us including how to be a supportive manager or friend to someone affected by pregnancy loss and anyth
Nov 1, 2024 • 18:35
Pregnancy Loss Awareness (Part 2) – The Workplace
In this special series of three podcasts, we are joined by Vicki Robinson, CEO of Bloom North’s 2024 nominated charity - The Miscarriage Association - to discuss pregnancy loss and help us understand ways in which we can support colleagues, friends or partners and to provide information for those who may have been affected by pregnancy loss.In Part 2, we discuss the role and responsibilities workplaces have to support women who have been affected by a pregnancy loss and what protocols should be
Oct 30, 2024 • 19:32
Pregnancy Loss Awareness (Part 1) - Breaking Down The Barriers
In this special series of three podcasts, we are joined by Vicki Robinson, CEO of Bloom North’s 2024 nominated charity - The Miscarriage Association - to discuss pregnancy loss and help us understand ways in which we can support colleagues, friends or partners and to provide information for those who may have been affected by pregnancy loss.In part 1, Vicki will be talking to Lisa about some of the stats around pregnancy loss, the different types of loss, and how and where you can find support a
Oct 28, 2024 • 19:55
EP16: Is Age Just a Number?
This episode we welcome Grace Sharp, Planning & Partnership Manager, Wavemaker and Nicola Lynch, part of the Bloom North Podcast committee and Business Development Director at Sport Social Podcast Network to explore the topic of the relationship between the generations in the workplace. There are big challenges and barriers women can face at different stages of their career as host Lisa Hughes delves into how women can support and help each other at different life stages and how the workplace ha
Sep 5, 2024 • 38:32
EP15: Active Allyship
On this episode of The Blooming North, we welcome Daniele Fandaca, founder of Token Man consulting, and Manny Afambu, Affiliate Account Director at EssenceMediacom and Bloom Allyship Committee member to discuss the topic of Allyship. Host Lisa Hughes digs deeper into defining what allyship really is, and why our guests feel it’s important an important area to discuss. In this insightful conversation our guests share their own personal experiences as well as advise on how to be an active ally. G
Aug 6, 2024 • 37:10
EP14: Courage, Confidence, and Crying.
This month our host Lisa Hughes is joined by Lindsey Kane, an entrepreneur who is currently CEO of her own brand JOLT – an anti-ageing supplement which has disrupted the longevity market and Coralie Watson,co-founder and director of Theme Socials, a full-service personal branding agency. You may remember Lindsey & Coralie from the Bloom North Panel Event earlier this year on Personal Branding and Authenticity, and on this episode we’re diving even further speaking to them on the all important to
Jul 2, 2024 • 34:08
EP13: Stigmas – Navigating Prejudice & Discrimination in the Workplace
We’re delighted to welcome to this week’s episode Imogen Tazzyman, Executive Creative Director at McCann who some of you may already be familiar with from our recent panel event, Dismantling Stigmas and Promoting Inclusivity. Imogen joins our host Lisa Hughes and Jordan McDowell, Strategy Director at McCann Manchester to delve into the tricky subject of stigmas in the workplace. They discuss why women still have to navigate outdated stigmas in the workplace, the role of perception and how it can
Jun 12, 2024 • 32:34
EP12: Authenticity: Can You Truly be You?
This episode Lisa explores the topic of authenticity. By definition authenticity is the state of something being genuine or real but what does that mean for us, for our career and for those around us? Lisa explores this topic with Brett Harris, Head of Partnerships and Marketing & Presenter at Gaydio and Molly Towersmode, Senior Associate Director at GroupM & EssenceMediacom. They delve into topics including working with different personality types both as a colleague and in a leadership ro
May 7, 2024 • 32:08
EP11: Wellness – Live, Laugh and DON'T Listen to Everything You Read Online!
Joining Lisa this episode are two inspirational figures who are familiar to many in the Manchester media scene, Hannah Campbell and Kerry King. Both Hannah and Kerry have adopted wellness practices into their day to day lives and set up businesses to support others. This fascinating discussion explores the role wellness plays in women’s lives, how to get the balance right as we enter different stages of life and some of the societal pressures that are placed on women around Wellness. Our g
Apr 2, 2024 • 31:42
EP10: Crafting Your Personal Brand: What Do People Say When You're Not in the Room?
In this episode of the Blooming North, we delve into the intriguing world of personal branding; What exactly is a personal brand, and why does it matter? Join our host, Lisa Hughes, as she explores these questions and more with Nigel Shackleton from People Hub and special guest Kellie Butterworth. Together, they unravel the concept of personal branding, discussing whether it's about the way you talk, dress, act, or even the company you keep. Can you truly influence how others perceive you? And
Mar 5, 2024 • 33:21
Bloom North Past, Present, and Future
This special takeover episode features past and present Bloom North presidents who revisit the Bloom North vision and how that has evolved , discuss some of the exciting events and developments coming up this year and share some of their own advice and experiences. Michelle Vint is a Manchester based businesswoman and co-founder of Skyrise, the audience design and targeting platform. A champion of diversity and inclusion, she has a particular focus in ensuring women in the North have equal oppo
Feb 6, 2024 • 22:49
EP9: Embracing Your Brilliance
Join Stefanie Sword William - founder and author of 'F*ck Being Humble', and Lisa Hughes - founder of Lisa Hughes Coaching, as they share some actionable advice on how you can level up. Self promotion can be challenging, but Lisa and Stef join us to share some fantastic tangible suggestions. We discuss understanding what’s important to you through figuring how exactly what you ‘need’ rather than what you 'want' - and a key to this is addressing negative self-talk, which is vital when addressin
Jan 5, 2024 • 37:06
EP8: Bloom For All – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Think you know about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) or maybe you find it all a bit overwhelming? The landscape of DE&I is ever evolving and it’s hard to know where to start or why you should be invested. In this episode we focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - with all three being closely linked values which are held by many organisations that are working to be supportive of different groups of individuals. It’s an increasingly important topic and is being spoken about more often
Dec 5, 2023 • 30:04
EP7: Making Sense of Money - with Anton Kirkpatrick
Know that you need to do something with your money but don't know where to start? As part of Bloom North's commitment to levelling up women in all areas of our lives this podcast will help to improve your understanding about your personal finances and how to make better decisions with your money. With the constant focus on rising inflation and interest rates it is important to know what that means and what to do to achieve financial freedom in the future. Anton Kirkpatrick who made a switch fr
Nov 7, 2023 • 32:22
EP6: How to be an Ally
On this episode of The Blooming North Podcast, we are joined by Seb Randle from The Helpful Space and Robert Baker from Potentia Consulting, who give insight into being an ally within the workplace. Our guests share their personal experiences and growth with us and share some great tips with people who want to learn more about how they can support women within the work environment. This is a great introduction to this topic and there are some fantastic resources available from both guests at th
Oct 6, 2023 • 32:30
EP5: Female Founders – Start Your Business! Speaking with Cleo Farman, Founder of Diablesse Rum and Liv Lindley from Sculpt In Haus Pilates
Female founders – This episode we meeting the inspiring Cleo Farman, Founder of Diablesse Rum and Liv Lindley from Sculpt In Haus Pilates. A fascinating discussion around female led business our guest share how to help others “Woman Up”, the challenges and joys of running your own business. They have some great advice for anyone who wants to start their own business including don’t take no for an answer, don’t lie to yourself, celebrate the highs and lows along the way how to scale up and still
Sep 5, 2023 • 33:08
EP4: Meet Our Charity Partner - Mustard Tree!
In this episode we meet Jo Wallby, CEO of Mustard Tree and Fiona Nelson, Head of Services who tell us a little bit about Mustard Tree. We find out more about some of the issues facing families and women across the north west and the kind of initiatives Mustard Tree have put in place to help raise people up and make sure that their service users are afforded dignity at every step of the way. Bloom North is proud to have Mustard Tree as our charity partner and Jo and Fiona share with us some of t
Aug 1, 2023 • 30:02
EP3: Rise Stronger with Coaches Caroline Britton and Lisa Hughes: Mastering Resilience, Embracing Change, and Empowering Comebacks
In this episode we talk Resilience with Caroline Britton, The Soul and Magic Coach and Lisa Hughes, a Talent Development Manager and Coach. Amongst the many fascinating topics, the conversation touches on Imposed Change and Personal and Circumstantial Power. Our guests set out toolkits to help you go form survival mode to growth mode and help you make sure that after every set back you use it as a set up for a major come back. From conflict in the workplace, to understanding how to make a decisi
Jul 3, 2023 • 42:34
EP2: Blooming Your Career: Young Bloomers Talk Unlocking Professional Growth, Confidence, and Networking Strategies
In this episode our host Rachael chats with Lucy Crompton and Lauren Greenhough, two of the women who are leading the Young Bloomers Initiative. They discuss building connections, stepping up into management, building confidence and how to make the most of networking. They share some great tips ahead of the next Young Bloomers Event on 29th June – keep an eye on Bloom North socials for more updates on this forthcoming event. Join host Rachael as she engages in an empowering conversation with L
Jun 5, 2023 • 26:58
EP1: Delving into Positivity and Manifestation with Victoria Jackson and Aleks Certa
Welcome to our first official episode of The Blooming North! Following on from the fantastic She Believed She Could so She Did event at the Everyman Theatre we’ve invited two specialists in the area of positive thinking and manifestation to join us in our inaugural Blooming North podcast to delve into some of the topics in more detail. In this episode our guests are Victoria Jackson from the Manifestation Collective and Aleks Certa, founder of the Social Way, who are going to help us delve in
May 2, 2023 • 38:38
