In this episode, our guest is Vegetable Entertainer Madame Zucchini (aka Natalie Hunt).

In her unique cabaret, Natalie works with vegetable puppets to keep her audience informed and entertained as she weaves her story around the lives of her vegetables.  With her creative mind and practical insights, Madame Zucchini has entertained  interpretation to music for clients.

Listen to Natalie as she talks about some of her experiences as Madame Zucchini. From vegetable entertainer travelling light with rucksack and trolley in her local area or on the train to London all the way through to a vehicle loaded with a gabezzzo and tonnes of vegetable props.

Listen to this episode of the podcast featuring this unique business gem in Sheffield, Natalie Hunt as Madame Zucchini.

Episode 04: released on Tuesday, 23 March 2021.

This episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast is super special for many reasons!

Not only is it the first time we have had guests from two different organisations on the same episode of the podcast, but it is the first time we have recorded on an 'outdoor stage' and in front of a live audience.

Recording in front of a live audience was done at Leah's Yard in Sheffield as a 'fringe' event as part of the Crossed Wires Festival weekend, held for the second year in Sheffield.

The 'icing on the cake', more by circumstances/ serendipity, than strategic pre-planning, this recording is also the 50th episode created of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast.

Therefore, it is an honour and genuine pleasure to welcome as our guests, two Chief Executive Officers (CEOs):

• David Bussue of SACMHA

• Faye Mellors of The Suit Works

Two Sheffield-based charities that are doing remarkable work in support of local residents across Sheffield.

Listen to the podcast and learn more about the two charities, their CEOs and get a glimpse of the fun we had during recording this episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast before a live audience.

Listen to David Bussue and Faye Mellors in Episode 50 of our podcast as they talk about:

• The origin stories of their respective charities and how they have grown to respond to the needs of their service users and their families.

• How their respective organisations have risen above the challenges faced and to strengthen partnership working with other organisations and individuals.

• Exciting plans for the next 6 to 12 months, including celebrating a special anniversary (in years, not podcast episodes).

Listen now to Episode 50 of the Sheffield Hidden Gems podcast to hear directly from CEOs of two incredible charities born and grown in Sheffield, South Yorkshire!

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We are delighted to bring you another episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast.

In this episode of the podcast, our guest is Hannah Duraid who chats with our Managing Director and host of Sheffield's Hidden Gems about the journey from idea to welcoming the first customers to a new experience of a fun, high-energy Escape Room business in the Heart of Sheffield.

Listen to this episode to hear Hannah talk about:

• How travelling to Asia inspired the birth of a new Escape Room experience upon her return to the UK.

• Learning by doing how to build a team quickly to respond to a rapidly growing customer base.

• Different types of games in an Escape Room and what draws customers to return repeatedly.

• Insights into starting, scaling, and managing multiple businesses.

• Future plans for 2024 and beyond.

Listen now to Episode 48 of the Sheffield Hidden Gems podcast to hear directly from Hannah Duraid, Founder and CEO of The Escape Game and Game Show All Stars: https://bit.ly/46U0oqX

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Listen now to Episode 48 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast to hear directly from Hannah Duraid, Founder and CEO of The Escape Game and Game Show All Stars.

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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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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.

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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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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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Episode 39 of the ⁠Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast⁠ features Liesje Dusauzay, CEO and Founder of Sparkle Sheffield Autistic Charity. This award-winning charity founded by Leesh started in 2014 as an informal support group for parents of autistic children in Sheffield.

In this conversational interview, Leesh (as she prefers to be called) explains how she drew on own experience as a parent of three autistic children to find answers for herself and other parents of autistic children in Sheffield.

Listen to Episode 39 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast as Leesh Dusauzay talks about:*How she found out that one of her children was autistic

*Initial challenges faced in trying to find answers to questions about autism and hurdles she had to overcome

*What led her to start an informal parents support group which evolved in time to become a registered charity in 2015

*Empowerment and support for parents, carers and friends of autistic people (children and adults)

*Royal recognition received by Sparkle Sheffield Autistic Charity in 2022 (Queen's award for voluntary services)

*Unique groups for service delivery: Sparkle Tots, Sparkle, Sparkle On, Aut-Some, Twinkle

Listen to Episode 39 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast as Leesh Dusauzay shares some of the charity's plans for 2023 and beyond.

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