'Fear Less, Do More'

In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter has a future-focused conversation with Toby Bridges, CEO of NBT Group - a North East family business with a remarkable 117 year legacy. From humble beginnings as a tram parts supplier to a cutting edge provider of supply chain management and AI driven solutions, Toby shares the journey and evolution of NBT, and why he aims to create a world where technology reduces inefficiency, giving people time back.Highlights include:How NBT has evolved over the last century, from tram parts to AI powered supply chain solutions.The role of women in NBT’s legacy and why Toby sees them as early innovators.Why poor data is to blame for waste, not people, and how AI can be a force for good.Toby’s vision for the North East; to be a digital exemplar through devolution and collaboration.How fearlessness and adaptability has helped Toby to run a legacy business.How curiosity, networking and ‘just getting on with it’ are key traits for the next generation of workers.Connect with Toby Bridges on Linkedinhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/tobybridgesFind out more about your host Gill Hunterhttps://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/Find out more about Square One Lawhttps://squareonelaw.com/Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy this onehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7DisGBXbUewxkH4o2mA0g6?si=GvjMU7bdR4SltDbv7JZyOAThis podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩⁠⁠https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/⁠⁠For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.

In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter talks with Tom and Jack, twin brothers and founders of Atha Properties. Neither of them imagined a future in property development, but after a brief and unfulfilling experience at university, they found themselves drawn to the student housing market - and plunged headfirst into learning the ropes of renovation, business, and building a business.Tom and Jack share their journey from living in a caravan to managing a growing portfolio of student properties in Teesside. They open up about the learning curves, the unpredictable nature of working with family, and how resilience and humour have kept them grounded through it all. Their story is an inspiring look at taking risks, embracing mistakes, and finding opportunity in unexpected places.Highlights include:How leaving university and returning home ended with the brothers living in a caravan while figuring out their next moveLessons learned through trial and error—including flooded floors, botched renovations, and mastering how to lay linoTaking on a major student housing project and racing to finish carpets just as the first tenants arrivedHow setbacks and stress strengthened their determination and deepened their bond as siblings and business partnersHonest reflections on the mental pressure of entrepreneurship and the importance of perseveranceWhy they believe Teesside is full of untapped potential for developmentA surprising story about sibling rivalry gone too far, and what their girlfriends had to say about itTheir ambition to grow Atha Properties while keeping family, fun, and community at the heart of what they doFind Tom Atha on Linkedinhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/tom-atha-11513bb3?trk=public_profile_browsemapFind Jack Atha on Linkedinhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/jack-atha-496bba171Find Out More About Atha Developmentshttps://athadevelopments.com/Find out more about your host Gill Hunterhttps://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/Find out more about Square One Lawhttps://squareonelaw.com/Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy this onehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6c9XpoJyiPMFfsk4GwV6d0?si=Jz7MI0wqT2Sa6AsVjjx36gThis podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.

In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter talks with Victoria Jenkins, Fashion Designer and Founder of the adaptive fashion brand, ‘Unhidden’. Victoria shares her incredible journey into the fashion industry, the inspiration behind her brand, and barriers she’s had to overcome in convincing the industry to embrace inclusive design and the challenges she still faces. She highlights the need for better representation of disabled people in fashion and reveals how she is working to normalise inclusive design through her brand. Highlights include:Victoria’s company ‘Unhidden’ which makes clothes disabled people feel good wearing, rather than just designing for the catwalkInnovation in fashion design after meeting a patient in hospital who couldn't dress how she wanted for work or at home due to her disabilityOvercoming skepticism and indifference from the fashion industry Now has a range in Primark, a major high street retailerAccessibility and inclusion are core to Victoria's design philosophy Advocate for hiring more people with disabilities in the fashion industry, and more inclusive designsBraving a TED talk to raise awareness about the need for adaptive fashionGoal of expanding the reach of her brand and designs to make fashion more accessibleConnect with Victoria Jenkins on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-jenkins-812b7027/ Find out more about ‘Unhidden’https://unhiddenclothing.com/ Visit the Victoria Jenkins Websitehttps://victoriaannofficial.com/ Find out more about your host Gill Hunterhttps://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/Find out more about Square One Lawhttps://squareonelaw.com/Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy this onehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0d6ZNO0AfRKl5hqLOeNdhp?si=2fdce73f66734172 This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.

In this powerful episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter sits down with Ste Dunn, creative and cultural leader and festival director of Northern Pride. Ste shares his remarkable journey from working in the corporate world, to becoming a prominent voice in the LGBTQ+ community and a force behind transformative cultural projects in the UK. Ste reflects on the personal passions that led him to Pride, the power of visibility in a shifting political climate, and the joy of building platforms for others.Highlights include:From corporate problem-solver to creative changemaker: how photography sparked Ste’s cultural journeyThe evolution of Northern Pride and making the LGBTQ+ community ‘unapologetically visible’Supporting the trans community and fostering year-round visibility beyond Pride weekendThe impact of National Lottery funding and celebrating 30 years of grassroots changeCollaborating on the rebrand of the Glasshouse and what makes cultural venues truly accessibleLeading with purpose: empowering producers, artists, and underrepresented voicesWhy allyship, lived experience, and community commissioning are key to societal changeSte’s vision for the future - and the value of saying yes to creative opportunityThis podcast was recorded on 26 March 2025, prior to the Supreme Court gender ruling and the subsequent developments, including media coverage and responses from other organisations. For the most up-to-date information from Northern Pride, please visit www.northern-pride.com/news. Connect with Ste Dunn on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stedunn/?originalSubdomain=ukFind out more about Newcastle Pridehttps://www.northern-pride.com/2025Find out more about National Lottery Fundinghttps://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/Find out more about your host Gill Hunterhttps://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/Find out more about Square One Lawhttps://squareonelaw.com/Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy this onehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6V3alWkPneVYKcn9q8SVGHThis podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.

In this inspiring episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter speaks with David Burdus - inclusive design consultant, accessibility champion, and paratriking enthusiast. David shares his extraordinary journey from a life-changing spinal injury sustained in an accident.David shares his extraordinary journey through an accident that left him with a from life-changing spinal injury to becoming a leading voice in disability inclusion, inclusive design, and accessible infrastructure. With humour, honesty, and deep expertise, he explores how inclusive design must be rooted in lived experience - and why true accessibility benefits everyone.Highlights include:David’s personal journey from spinal cord injury to inclusive design leadershipChallenges in disability rights before the Equality Act — and how far we’ve comeHow inclusive thinking, co-production, and accessibility audits drive systemic changeThe symbolic power of removing the steps at Number 10 Downing StreetThe evolution of assistive technology and adaptive vehicles like the Martin Conquest trikeInclusive design in the built environment and neurodiverse-friendly workplacesDavid’s upcoming project ‘Whiskey Chasers’ — blending disability representation, travel, and whisky cultureConnect with David Burdushttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-burdus-bsc-0b3a7812/?originalSubdomain=ukKeep up to date with The Whisky Chasershttps://linktr.ee/thewhiskychasers?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=538f0ce7-7271-4411-8ccc-c518cb630343Find out more about your host Gill Hunterhttps://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/Find out more about Square One Lawhttps://squareonelaw.com/Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy this onehttps://squareonelaw.com/s4e8-championing-the-north-east-fear-less-do-more-with-john-holmes/This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.

Join host Gill Hunter, Managing Partner at Square One Law, as Fear Less, Do More returns for an inspiring fifth season. This season features 12 separate conversations with fearless guests who’ve broken barriers and redefined success in their fields.From Big Brother winner-turned-mental health advocate Anthony Hutton to inclusive design consultant David Burdus, activist Catrina McHugh, and self-taught property developers Jack and Tom Atha, each guest shares powerful stories of resilience and innovation. You’ll also meet trailblazers like Anna Gibson, who brought micro scooters to the UK, and inclusive fashion designer Victoria Jenkins, whose work is featured in Primark.Perfect for entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone seeking inspiration, this podcast delivers motivational insights, fresh perspectives, and bold stories to encourage us all to ‘fear less and do more.’Find out more about your host Gill Hunterhttps://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/Find out more about Square One Lawhttps://squareonelaw.com/Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.

In this episode of 'Fear Less, Do More', host Gill Hunter chats to Lyndsay Watterson, founder and CEO of Neo-Walk. After losing her leg in 2010, Lyndsay’s desire for a more personalised mobility aid led her to create Neo-Walk, an innovative company that creates stylish and empowering walking sticks. She shares her entrepreneurial journey, including the challenges and successes of expanding her business from a small kitchen operation to a global brand. Highlights include: The story behind how Neo-Walk was founded, with humble beginnings as a small business in York, and how it grew into an international brand, used by Hollywood celebrities. Lyndsey’s perspectives on disability and how it makes her feel empowered, not different, allowing her to embrace doing things ‘a little bit differently’. The unique opportunities and experiences Lyndsey has had, including pitching Neo-Walk on Dragons Den, performing at the London paralympics and starring in the Bad Education movie. Lyndsay’s focus is on growing Neo-Walks presence within the US market, whilst also striving to take more time for herself and find balance and rejuvenation. Lyndsay’s desire to pursue more creative hobbies, such as her pet cockatoo and upscaling furniture. Find Lyndsay Watterson here on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsay-mitcheson-a146b97a/?originalSubdomain=uk Visit the website for Neo-Walk https://www.neo-walk.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like this one here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nCaDX8ZRmZZnvLUkwPjBa?si=n1yL3kvHQ_6lwDsANIQp_Q Find out more about your host Gill Hunter https://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/ Find out more about Square One Lawhttps://squareonelaw.com/ Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’ 🤘https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/ This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio 🦩

In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter sits down with Jon Dudgeon and Dave Gibson from Blu Sky Chartered Accountants, who share how a chance meeting led to them establishing their accountancy firm, which has a unique approach to what is traditionally a conservative field. Jon and Dave share how their values of an open work culture has helped them to build strong relationships, as well as a distinctive and memorable brand. Highlights include - Jon and Dave’s backgrounds and how their approach has helped shape success The importance of self control, consistency and a growth mindset when establishing and running a business. Blu Sky’s focus on building strong relationships with their clients and empowering their team through an honest culture and remote working opportunities. The firms focus on sustainability and ethical practices that led to them becoming a BCorp certified business. Jon and Dave’s personal lives, hobbies and their secrets to maintaining a good work-life balance. Find Jon Dudgeon here on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondudgeon/?originalSubdomain=uk Find Dave Gibson here on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-gibson-236a0911/?originalSubdomain=uk Visit the website for Blu Sky Chartered Accountants https://blusky.co.uk/ Listen to ‘Two Pints of Lager and a Spreadsheet’ https://open.spotify.com/show/1kH9UhvOU4S96Mb0UzGQ6Z If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like this one here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2c2V5upeK1Qaqri2WYosU7?si=Bc61x3LIRwai54AdsDp0nA Find out more about your host Gill Hunterhttps://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/ Find out more about Square One Lawhttps://squareonelaw.com/ Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’ 🤘https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/ This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩