Episodes

  • Episode 47 -Terry Murphy, Managing Director of Archer Project Enterprises
    May 8 2024

    This podcast has been published and will be available on all popular podcast platforms.


    Episode 47 of the Sheffield Hidden Gems podcast features Terry Murphy, Managing Director of Archer Project Enterprises, a social enterprise with charity origins in Sheffield.

    In this conversational interview with our Managing Director and host of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, our guest, Terry Murphy, talks about:


    • The Archer Project and his role as Managing Director of Enterprises.
    • Terry's experience of combining travel abroad with entrepreneurial success.
    • The 'back story' which caused the leap from 'for profit' to the third sector.
    • How a holistic approach helps people who are at risk of homelessness.
    • Creating supportive environments to develop 'job readiness' skills.
    • Lessons learnt from working with Archer Project Enterprises -9 years+
    • The future: Plans for 2024 and beyond


    Listen now to Episode 47 of the Sheffield Hidden Gems podcast to hear directly from Terry Murphy of Archer Project Enterprises: https://bit.ly/4ah2C3v

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    34 mins
  • Episode 46 with Duncan Froggatt, Author and member of the Institution of Chartered Engineers
    Feb 7 2024

    This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available.


    Episode 46 of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ features Duncan Froggatt of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Tour Guide on the Sheffield Festival of Walks.

    Duncan who is a retired civil engineer (MIStructE MICE) has been the face of ICE in Sheffield and an excellent guide for Sheffield Walks Festival 2023. In this conversational interview for the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, Duncan Froggart talks about:

    *His work previously as a civil engineer in Sheffield.

    *How he became involved in Sheffield built environment and writing a book about Sheffield architecture.

    *His work as a guide on the Sheffield Festival of Walks, a collaboration between the Institution of Chartered Engineers and Heritage Sheffield.

    *Historical buildings in Sheffield and how the architecture has changed over the years. Listen now to Episode 46 of the Sheffield Hidden Gems podcast to hear directly from Duncan Froggart, Author and member of the Institution of Chartered Engineers. Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3UwGFcI

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    35 mins
  • Episode 45 with Rene Meijer, CEO and Co-founder of Food Works Sheffield
    Jan 8 2024

    This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available.


    Episode 45 of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ features Rene Meijer, the CEO and Co-founder of Food Works Sheffield, a Community Interest Company (CIC).

    In this conversational interview on the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, Rene Meijer talks about:

    *The origin story for Food Works Sheffield, what it does, how and for whom.

    *How Food Works helps Sheffield businesses, growers and processors to divert food waste from landfill sites.

    *How you too can volunteer with or support food redistribution in Sheffield, including growing.

    *Plans for Food Works Sheffield in 2024 and beyond Listen now to

    Episode 45 of the Sheffield Hidden Gems podcast to hear directly from Rene Meijer, CEO and Co-Founder of Food Works Sheffield. Spotify: https://bit.ly/3NVU1ei ⁠⁠


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    39 mins
  • Episode 44 -in conversation with Geoff Guy, Managing Director of Riverlution of RSC CIC
    Dec 12 2023

    This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available.


    Episode 44 of the ⁠⁠⁠Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast⁠⁠⁠ features Geoffrey Guy (Geoff) Guy, the Managing Director of Riverlution (www.the-rsc.co.uk), an award-winning Community Interest Company (CIC).


    Created in 2022 by the River Stewardship Company (RSC), Riverlution works with individual volunteers and community groups to enable skills building for improved capacity to foster meaningful and active actions to care for rivers, other waterways and surrounding habitats. Through the Sheffield Stewardship Partnership, Riverlution has developed a unique connection between local businesses, communities and the rivers.
    In this conversational interview on the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, Geoff Guy talks about:

    *The origin story for Riverlution and what it does day-to-day

    *How its work connects people from local businesses and communities with Sheffield's rivers.

    *Why protection of rivers and other waterways are important for people and nature

    *How Riverlution helps businesses to deliver on social value and meet their environmental goals.

    *Skills you can learn through training and volunteering opportunities.

    *Plans for Riverlution in 2024 and beyond Listen now to Episode 44 of the Sheffield Hidden Gems podcast to hear directly from Riverlution's Managing Director, Geoff Guy: Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/3TjAS9K⁠ and Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/3GYXYeF

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    48 mins
  • Episode 43 with Ella Freeman, Founder of Lunar Living -Handmade Homeware
    Aug 2 2023

    This episode has been published and can be heard on Spotify (https://bit.ly/3DGlCdX), Apple (https://bit.ly/3Yj6rAV) and other popular podcast platforms.


    Episode 43 of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ features Ella Freeman, Founder of Lunar Living, a handmade homeware business.


    In this episode (https://bit.ly/3DGlCdX), Ella Freeman talks about how she moved from a hobby to a revenue generating business.


    Having started to design and make homeware items whilst still at university, Ella decided after graduation to venture into entrepreneurship. Listen to Episode 43 and you will hear Ella's story as she talks about:

    *How Ella Freeman's hobby during her university studies become a business with direct customers and wholesalers

    * Story behind intriguing name of the business 'Lunar Living'

    *Lessons learnt since starting her business that will continue to benefit business growth.

    * Types of materials are used to make specific homeware collections. *Journey from design idea to finished homeware items

    * Plans for Lunar Living in 2023 and beyond


    You will hear about all of the above and more when you listen to Episode 43 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast (https://bit.ly/3DGlCdX) with guest Ella Freeman of Lunar Living handmade homeware business. Don't miss out!

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    26 mins
  • Episode 42 -in conversation with Jo Bushby, Founder of Green Tomato Consulting
    Jul 11 2023

    This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available.

    Episode 42 of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ features Jo Bushby, Founder of Green Tomato Consultancy.

    In our conversational interview for this podcast, Jo tells the intriguing story behind her choice of 'Green Tomato' for the name of her consultancy.
    She also talks about:
    *How her work has helped individuals and businesses in the past two years.
    *Lessons she has learnt (including painful ones) since starting her business.
    *The reason why she takes a holistic approach with business clients.
    * Why a Business Coach could have helped her achieve more in less time.
    *Plans for Green Tomato Consulting over the next few months and beyond.
    You will hear about all of the above and more when you listen to Episode 42 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast with guest Jo Bushby, Founder of Green Tomato Consultancy: https://bit.ly/46B2DPv⁠


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    32 mins
  • Episode 41 -in conversation with Gina O'Conner, Founder and Director of Roots and Bloom CIC
    Jun 13 2023

    This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available.


    Episode 41 of the ⁠⁠Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast⁠⁠ features Gina O'Connor, a  Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner, who is also the Founder and Director of Roots and Bloom CIC.


    Do you know what a Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner does?

    For an answer to this question and more, listen to this conversational interview on the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast as Gina O'Connor talks about:


    *The 'light bulb moment' and personal story behind the founding of Roots and Bloom CIC (Community Interest Company)

    *How a textiles artist reignited her creative flair to launch a flower growing and bouquet creation enterprise

    *Why dementia therapy is part of the horticultural enterprise and relevance of social prescribing?

    *Types of supportive therapies and volunteering opportunities open to individuals and employees of organisations

    *How flower growing and floral arrangements can deliver therapeutic benefits

    *Plans for Roots and Bloom over the next few months and beyond


    Here's the link to listen to Episode 41 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast with guest Gina O'Connor: https://bit.ly/3CuXrid

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    30 mins
  • Episode 40 -in conversation with Mike Lawrence, Health & Wellbeing Consultant and First Aid Trainer
    Apr 11 2023

    This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available.


    Episode 40 of the ⁠Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast⁠ features Mike Lawrence, a Health & Wellbeing Consultant and accredited Instructor Member approved by MHFA England to deliver Mental Health First Aid courses.


    Dedicated to helping people achieve optimal mental health and wellbeing, Mike started his business (https://www.mikelawrence.co.uk/about-us/) after working in leadership roles for several years in larger organisations.

    Learn more in this conversational interview recorded for the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast as Mike Lawrence talks about:

    *What made his decide to work in mental health and wellbeing -the back story

    *Types of supportive therapies and training available to individuals and employees of organisations

    *How to access Mental Health First Aid training and benefits

    *Plans for the Mike Lawrence Health and Wellbeing consultancy over the next few months and beyond


    Since 2017, the Mike Lawrence Health and Wellbeing Management Consultancy has been among the top three Best Therapists in Sheffield. Now, you too can gain insights into why.


    Here's the link to listen to Episode 40 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast with guest Mike Lawrence: http://bit.ly/43mCTEN

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    35 mins