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Recorded on 16/09/2025As a Health and Lifestyle Coach with over 20 years' experience in medical research, including a BSc in Biomedical Science and a PhD in Drug Metabolism, Louise Guilfoyle is passionate about using science to empower people to take control of their health.Through personalised, evidence-based coaching, Louise helps her clients cut through the confusion of conflicting health advice and make sustainable changes that boost energy, reduce stress, and support long-term wellbeing.As a working mum Louise understands how hard it can be to prioritise your own health amidst the demands of work, family and life. That’s why her approach is practical, compassionate, and rooted in real life; no fads, no gimmicks, just small, consistent changes that lead to lasting results.Most chronic illness is preventable, Louise’s mission is to help educate and empower people to prevent it and feel better, stronger, and more in control of their own health every day.Prior to setting up on her own, Louise worked in medical research for nearly 20 years at The University of Leeds, Yorkshire Cancer Research and most recently was the Head of Research at The Stroke Association.Through this work, it became clear to her that, whilst we know that 80-90% of heart disease, 90% of strokes, around 40% of cancers and nearly all type 2 diabetes are preventable through lifestyle changes, all the money and resources are channelled into the treatment of chronic diseases rather than preventing them in the first place.Louise wants to be able to educate and empower people to take control of their own health and make lifestyle changes that are achievable and sustainable so they can ultimately live longer healthier lives.https://www.instagram.com/thebalance.healthcoach/https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-guilfoyle-phd-358251b6/If you're interested - UK life expectancy since 1765 https://www.statista.com/statistics/1040159/life-expectancy-united-kingdom-all-time/ A video version of the interview will be released in 2026.

Recorded on 22/05/2025Asma Khanum is a pioneering Speech and Language Therapist of Bangladeshi heritage and the CEO of Chatterbug Speech and Language Therapy Service. With a wealth of experience, Asma is deeply committed to supporting children with SLCN, drawing from her unique perspective as a neurodivergent individual and a mother of neurodivergent children. Her work has earned her the ASLTIP Leadership Award, recognising her dedication to high quality, tailored support for every child with SLCN. Join Asma in this talk to explore our innovative solutions and learn how you can make a profound impact on children’s lives across the UK. Discover how, together, we can provide the support that ensures every child has the opportunity for a bright and successful future. https://www.linkedin.com/in/asmaceo/ https://www.instagram.com/asma.ceo/https://www.instagram.com/chatterbug_slt/

Jin-Theng Craven recorded on 03/10/2025Infinitely curious and endlessly imaginative, Jin-Theng Craven thrives at the crossroads of art, culture, and storytelling. A former broadcast journalist, banker, and artists’ agent, she brings a rare multi-lens perspective to her work as a filmmaker and arts producer. Her projects span art exhibitions, international festivals, and documentary films — all driven by a desire to excavate hidden stories and bridge the worlds of “East” and “West.” From co-producing Singapore Uncovered with Asia House in London to creating documentaries like Being and Becoming Chua Ek Kay (2013) and Ahmad Zakii Anwar: Edge of Obedience (2017), Jin-Theng has built a body of work that celebrates bold vision and meaningful collaboration. Her latest venture, Bills and Beats, is a 360° initiative blending film, community, and financial literacy to empower young creatives. Whether leading ambitious projects or amplifying the visions of others, Jin-Theng brings precision, imagination, and a globally informed eye to every collaboration.Check out Bills and Beats:https://billsandbeats.com/https://www.instagram.com/billsandbeats/Buy tickets for Bills and Beats: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bills-and-beats-how-money-goals-work-for-musicians-and-makers-tickets-1554914524199?aff=oddtdtcreatorFollow Jin Theng:https://www.instagram.com/jin_theng/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jin-theng-c-creative/

Recorded on 05/08/2025Emlyn Hagan was born in Liverpool and has lived in Leeds for nearly 28 years. Leaving school at 16 Emlyn completed an apprenticeship with Ford Motor Company in Liverpool, following which he worked as an Electrician – Control Specialist. In 1994 he took voluntary redundancy and moved to Ware in Hertfordshire to work as an Electrical Technician in a pharmaceutical factory. A brief spell as a Technical Support Manager in Newcastle followed before he moved to Leeds to complete a 4 years BSc in Business Information Systems. In year 3 of his degree Emlyn found a placement with a corporate insolvency data software company which led to a permanent position as a Data & Development Manager. Emlyn left this position due to a period of poor mental health following years of managing depression, anxiety, social phobia and body dysmorphia. He took a year or so off work and during this time decided that he no longer wanted to work in the private sector or full time. He found employment with Mencap Pathway, first as a Job Coach, moving up to being a Senior Education & Employment Coordinator by the time he left. Emlyn’s next step came as a result of seeing an advert for an Employment Specialist for Community Links/Leeds Mind. Emlyn has worked for Leeds Mind for around 16.5 years in a variety of roles – Employment Specialist, Job Retention Specialist, Employment Peer Support Coordinator and since 2022 has been the Lived Experience & Peer Support Team Leader. His current roles involve managing a variety of lived experiences projects within the charity, this gives him an environment where he can make a difference and be his authentic self. Emlyn’s had a variety of part time jobs or additional jobs over the years including running market stalls, driving a delivery van for a flower shops, managing a charity shop and helping to run a CIC. Alongside working for Leeds Mind Emlyn manages his own business, Emlyn Hagan Coaching & Change, which offers therapeutic coaching with a focus on sessions in nature for people wanting to make changes in their life. He lives in his partner Chris and their cat Rita.Follow Leeds Mind:https://www.instagram.com/leedsmind/https://www.facebook.com/LeedsMindJoin the Befriending Service: https://www.leedsmind.org.uk/services/befriending-leeds/Follow Emlyn's Coaching Business:https://www.facebook.com/emlynhagancoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/emlyn_hagan/Follow Emlyn's Bike Powered Events:https://www.facebook.com/Grassrootseventshttps://bike-power.co.uk/

Recorded on 19/06/2025In this deeply personal and insightful episode, Dr Stewart Manning recounts his lifelong passion for medicine, shaped by childhood experiences and a genuine desire to care for others. From memorable stories about medical school pranks and meeting famous personalities while serving as the Leeds United doctor, to the impactful charity work he now pursues in retirement, this episode takes you through the highs and lows of a storied career. Learn how personal tragedies and professional challenges shaped Dr Manning’s approach to patient care and advocacy, and gain a greater understanding of the human side of medicine. Discover how he's continuing to make a difference through various charitable endeavours and the lessons he's learned along the way.Mentioned in the episodehttps://www.leedsunited.com/enThe Manning's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SCaBSIENmpIWwtcuGgA7q?si=c3b87e5930c1433dhttps://www.yorkshirecancercommunity.co.uk/https://www.macmillan.org.uk/https://canceralliance.wyhpartnership.co.uk/https://www.therobertsinclairdavidsonfoundation.org/https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/support-us/donate/https://www.cancer52.org.uk/https://elladawsonfoundation.org.uk/https://www.anthonynolan.org/https://canceralliance.wyhpartnership.co.uk/latest-news/t-shirt-competition-helps-spread-cancer-messages-far-and-widehttps://cancersupportuk.org/https://beryl.cc/scheme/leedshttps://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/beryl-burton-cyclist https://www.mndassociation.org/https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/roundhay-park-dream-wedding-for-leeds-woman-with-motor-neurone-disease-480794https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/council-speech-on-plan-to-move-leeds-war-hero-arthur-louis-aaron-vc-statue-587951https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/retro/remarkable-story-of-leeds-war-hero-arthur-aaron-inspires-city-museum-tribute-631189

Recorded on 12/06/2025Michael Guy is a digital strategist with a background spanning leadership business analysis and accessibility. He spends his time making sense of messy systems. Over the years, he’s worked with charities, membership organisations, and SMEs—often at that difficult, slightly tangled stage where everyone knows something needs to change, but no one’s quite sure where to start.His role is often about helping teams focus, prioritise, and move forward with confidence rather than deploying technology for the sake of it. A firm advocate for value and impact Michael translated his approach into his business Kingsbury Consulting. Michael says, “I get a real buzz from bringing clarity to complex challenges”.Right now, he’s building a small, focused team that helps organisations plan and deliver digital change. He spent the last few years defining and refining a proprietary strategic framework. He’s running workshops and getting under the skin of how things work (and don’t), and shaping practical roadmaps that will actually get used.Kingsbury Consulting’s mission is to help charities, public sector teams and small businesses make smart decisions, bring the right people along for the ride, and avoid wasting time or budget on the wrong things. He and his company are committed to making high quality Big Thinking accessible to everyone and he’s built a business on the principle of Leadership of Authority through Creative Collaboration.You can find Michael at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelguyhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/kingsburyconsulting/

Recorded on 22/04/2025Richard Michie has been in marketing since before the internet, cutting his teeth in old school Direct Marketing. Then the internet came and made his job 1,000,000 times faster and a lot more fun!Throughout his career he has worked client side in translation (twice), holidays, nursery furniture, big book mail order (ask your mum), and renewable energy and worked for digital agencies in Yorkshire too.Richard launched The Marketing Optimist in 2016 vowing to do marketing in a different more agile way to the traditional marketing agency set up.He’s great at taking complex marketing problems and cutting right through to the core of the issue. Not one to hang around, he likes to begin creating and testing strategic marketing plans quickly so that he can begin to generate return on investment quickly.If you'd like to work with the Marketing Optimist you can find them at:https://www.marketingoptimist.co.uk/Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-marketing-optimist/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmichiemarketingoptimist/