The Bishop’s Stortford Community Podcast is brought to you by:

Takeley Chiropractic – Helping local families move better, feel better, and live pain-free through expert chiropractic care.
https://www.takeleychiropractic.co.uk/

Ellie Sturgess – Social Media Manager and UGC Content Creator

Ellie is a 22-year-old Bishop’s Stortford resident, university student and small business owner working in social media management and user-generated content creation.

In this episode, Ellie explains how she turned a hobby of posting on TikTok and Instagram into a growing business. She creates UGC (user-generated content) for brands, producing short-form videos that companies can use in their advertising campaigns, helping products feel more authentic and relatable to audiences.

Alongside this, Ellie manages social media accounts for small businesses that don’t have the time to run their own platforms, creating content and helping them showcase what they do online. She shares how she started by reaching out to brands for collaborations, how opportunities grow through persistence, and why social media has opened the door for a new generation of young entrepreneurs.

https://www.instagram.com/ugc.elliemaesturgessx

Stortford Spotlight

Billboard in Jackson Square

“Don’t just fly. Soar.”

A reminder to give things your full effort and not be afraid to try something new.

Secret Spot

The Coffee Lab – A calm and welcoming café on the high street, perfect for getting some work done while enjoying great coffee and matcha.

https://www.coffeelab.co.uk/

Local Legends

Sue Tillett – Founder of All About You.

Recognised for supporting women’s confidence and encouraging young entrepreneurs in Bishop’s Stortford, including helping Ellie as she started her business.

https://allaboutyou.uk.com/

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