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In this our 36th episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, our guest is Angelina Cummings, one of the two Co-Founders of Olga & Asquith Products Ltd.Together with her husband, Gary Cummings, the couple decided to start their food business with one of their favourite desserts -Jamaican rum cakes.Since launching their business in 2020 through an online ordering system, the founders have sold their Jasmine Jamaican Rum Cakes to thousands of customers across the UK as well as overseas. They have also had endorsements for their favourite dessert from celebrities in music and sports.Listen to this episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast and hear from Angelina Cummings as she talks about:*Their choice of names for their business as well as their first product *How the business has evolved from online only to meeting their customers face-to-face *What truly special about the uniqueness of Jasmine Jamaican Rum Cakes *A new product -another dessert that will be launched early in 2023 *Plans for the next few months and yearsAngelina share also how they sold out their rum cakes in just two hours when attending one of their first in-person sales event.Listen to Episode 36 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast as Angelina Cummings talks about how she and her husband combined their interests and specific skills to launch their family business and some of the lessons learnt over the past two years. #sheffieldhiddengems #sheffieldissuper #familybusinesssheffield #hiddengems #hiddengemspodcasting Don't miss out!ps. Remember to subscribe for FREE to the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast hosted by Excel City Apartments in Sheffield.
In this episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, the 35th, our guest is Lou Huson, the CEO and Founder of the Flying Horse Lawn.Intrigued by the name of this business? Then, listen to this episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast and learn about this business that is located in the middle of the woods in a picturesque area of Sheffield. In conversation with Lou Huson, she talks about:*The story behind the intriguing name of the business *Launching a new business during a pandemic and making life-changing decisions *Types of outdoor accommodation available for guests *How 'The Apple Shack' has become such an integral part of the business *Plans for the next few months and years"Whether you want to celebrate a special occasion with family, think outside the box with your corporate team, bring your students into an outdoor classroom, be dramatic on the Bandstand, or sleepover in our yurt and bell tents - we can set the stage for you and create lasting memories. ” Lou Huson, Founder of the Flying Horse Lawn.Listen to Episode 35 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast as Lou Huson talks about what led her to launch the Flying Horse Lawn and how The Apple Shack is shaping the stop-off point for walkers in the local area. #sheffieldhiddengems #sheffieldissuper #happleshak #hiddengems #hiddengemspodcasting #sheffieldoutdoorsDon't miss out! ps. Remember to subscribe for FREE to the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast hosted by Excel City Apartments in Sheffield.
Our guest for the 34th episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast is James Marriott, a podcast strategist and founder of 'We are Sounds Media'.Through his work, James helps businesses, brands and individuals to become influential podcasters. With his wealth of experience as a radio announcer and broadcaster, James helps others to create amazing sounding podcasts with a clear strategy and format.In our conversation, James demonstrates his hands-on approach to his consulting strategy sessions. He talks about:*What podcasters (new and experienced) should consider in choosing their strategy and format for their show.*Lessons learnt as a business owner and podcast strategies.*Plans for the future growth of his business and services to clients.*What motivates him as a podcast strategies, what he loves best about his work with clients.James also gives us a rare glimpse into the circumstances which led to his decision to start his business in 2020.It is a pleasure to interview James for this episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast as I had drawn on his expertise as a podcast strategist as part of my preparation for launching the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast in February 2021.Listen to Episode 34 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast as James Marriott podcast strategist and podcaster talks about his work and shares some dos and don'ts of podcasting. #sheffieldhiddengems #sheffieldissuper #podcasting #hiddengems #hiddengemspodcasting #podcaststrategy #podcastingstrategistDon't miss out!ps. Remember to subscribe for FREE to the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast hosted by Excel City Apartments in Sheffield.
In this our 33rd episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, I am delighted to welcome Paul Simpon, Co-founder of Food Circle Supermarket, a business exclusively for customers who want to have their food budget stretch further alongside helping to reduce food waste.Launched in 2018, Paul Simpson and his co-founder James Barthorpe are food and drink professionals who previously worked together in a similar business. They then joined forces to start their own business as they were keen to reduce unnecessary waste of food and drink.Already, the duo are gained recognition for their business! They've won the Hallam Enterprise Award and in 2021 were among those named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2021.In this episode, Paul highlights:*the importance of understanding their customers, meaning "who they are and what they want"*thinking like your customer when designing the online shopping experience*how they decide on 'categories' of food and drink available so as to make it easier for customers to choose how to spendIndeed, the business declares that "From protein snacks to tasty treats by your favourite brands, the Food Circle Supermarket has everything needed to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle whilst saving the pennies!"Listen to Episode 33 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast as Paul Simpson shares the remarkable journey of himself and co-founder James Barthrope as well as plans to rapidly scale their business with new investors as well as their aspiration to be "... the Acado of surplus food". #sheffieldhiddengems #sheffieldissuper #foodcircle #hiddengems #hiddengemspodcasting #reducefoodwaste Don't miss out!PS. Remember to subscribe for FREE to the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast hosted by Excel City Apartments in Sheffield.
Our guest in this episode (the 31st) of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast is Mark Smith, the Founder and CEO of Make Your Mark UK. In the interview, Mark talks with us about what led him to launch his own business in 2017 and the reasons why training was the initial focus of the business Make Your Mark UK. Providing training and executive coaching services to client organisations in the charity sector as well as private businesses, Mark talks about his remarkable journey pre-pandemic where the focus was on delivering training in face-to-face settings at selected venues to the current situation of both face-to-face and virtual training delivery. Not only did Make your Mark UK need to find new ways of working but the business seized the opportunity to work with new clients beyond its previous geographic boundaries. As a podcast host, the interview with Mark Smith may also have been the first occasion when I've interviewed another podcast host for the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast. So, now you're thinking how did the founder arrive at the name for his business, what topics are covered in training delivered by Make your Mark and what are their plans for future growth? Listen to Episode 31 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, Mark Smith will give you the answers to these questions and so much more. #sheffieldhiddengems #sheffieldissuper #sheffieldbusiness #hiddengems #hiddengemspodcasting #ceoguestPS. Don't miss out! Remember to subscribe for FREE to the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast hosted by Excel City Apartments in Sheffield.
In episode 29 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, our guest is Maxwell Ayamba, Founder and Managing Director of the Sheffield-based charity, Sheffield Environmental Movement (SEM). SEM, as the organisation is familiarly known, was founded six years ago. With members from multiple generations, the organisation has been successful in brokering access to outdoor spaces, rambling and foraging during outdoor activities by minority ethnic groups and other minoritized communities in Sheffield. An award-winning MD, Maxwell has been recognised for his work to increase access to and enjoyment of outdoor activities such as walking, rambling, fishing and foraging. Listen to episode 29 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast as Maxwell Ayamba talks about: *Recognition received and awards won by him and the charity. *Role of SEM in 'green prescribing' by the NHS and how this service supports some of SEM's service users *How SEM raised awareness of and had a positive impact in widening access to the Peak District National Park by minoritized communities. Towards the close of our conversation, Maxwell shares insights into some of the plans for SEM in widening access to natural environments and outdoor spaces in communities across Sheffield. PS. Don't miss out! Remember to subscribe for FREE to the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast hosted by Excel City Apartments in Sheffield.
In this episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, our guest is Nathan Oliver, a Chartered Architectural Technologist, who is Founder and Managing Director of Ikonografik Design, a Sheffield-based business. Nathan has over 20 years professional experience from working on commissions ranging from large complex projects to small domestic jobs. In addition to graduating in Architectural Technology in 1997, Nathan is professionally qualified as a Chartered Environmentalist. Ikonografik Design (https://www.ikonografik.co.uk) was founded in 2005, and over the years the company has designed and managed projects across various sectors. These include healthcare, education, domestic, funeral, medical research, leisure, retail, offices, industrial, agricultural, student accommodation, churches and heritage properties. Listen to episode 28 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast as Nathan Oliver talks about projects he has worked on, what he considers to be his greatest achievement so far and adjustments he and his business have had to make since 2020 at the start of covid-19 pandemic. Exciting times are ahead for Ikonografik Design, and in our conversation, Nathan allows us a glimpse into some of the projects in the pipeline as well as plans for the business this year and beyond. PS. Don't miss out! Remember to subscribe for FREE to the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast hosted by Excel City Apartments in Sheffield.
In this episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, our guests are Helen Denning and Madeleine Farnhill (familiarly called Maddie), Co-founders of Black Bright Theatre (www.blackbrighttheatre.co.uk). As a new female-led theatre company in Sheffield, Black Bright Theatre seeks to create “...female led, story driven theatre with complex female characters at the forefront...”. The founders are focused on shining the spotlight on underrepresented regions in theatre alongside dark subject matters in their productions. In the interview, Helen (Company Manager and Producer) and Maddie (Artistic Director and Writer) talk about their respective experiences as professionals in the arts as well as current roles at Black Bright Theatre. Listen to this episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast and learn from Helen Denning and Maddie Farnhill about: *Vision and driver which led to start Black Bright Theater in the midst of a global health pandemic *Memorable moments of their journey so far *Ethos of the founders of the theatre company *“The Hunger”, their exciting first production that will be on tour in the north of England. The co-founders also share plans for the future as well as lessons learnt since the launch of their theatre company. You can listen to the podcast on Spotify (https://spoti.fi/2YVhIti) or Apple (https://apple.co/3wX2ovY) PS. Don't miss out! Remember to subscribe for FREE to the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast hosted by Excel City Apartments in Sheffield.
In this episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, our guest is Mark Powell, Managing Director of yes2ventures (https://www.yes2ventures.org.uk), a social enterprise in Sheffield. Yes2Ventures was setup in 2002 to supporting initiatives that offer training and employment to people who are severely disadvantaged in the labour market. Since then, four such enterprises form part of the Yes2Ventures umbrella. The organisation was brought to the attention of the podcast host because one of its enterprises, 'Snigghillsocial', was discovered by Excel City Apartments through its social media engagement on Instagram. Other ventures of Yes2ventures include: *Yes2Work (New Deal for Disabled People job broker) *Viewpoint Research (telephone-based service) *Buster’s Coffee Company (cafés in Sheffield, Doncaster and Leeds) Listen to this episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast and learn about the extraordinary support Mark Powell and his team provide for jobseekers who are severely disadvantaged because of learning difficulties. The organisation liaises with local employers to identify opportunities suitable for job seekers who are part of the various enterprises of Yes2ventures. The socialatsnigghill (https://www.instagram.com/thesocialsnighill) is one of the more recent initiatives from Yes2ventures, and was started in 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Volunteer members are supervised by a trained chef and meals sold include Sunday lunches with “Everything But the Meat”. Remember also to subscribe to the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, so you will know when future episodes are released. Enjoy listening to this interview with Mark Powell, Managing Director of Yes2ventures, a social enterprise in Sheffield.
This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. In this episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, our guest is Gavin Leverett, CEO of Fletchers Waste Management Ltd (https://www.fletcherswaste.co.uk). Based in Sheffield, Fletchers Waste Management Ltd is a second generation family business that has operated in Sheffield for 40 years. With a staff of 100 across two locations, one of which is a recent acquisition outside of Sheffield, the company works across multiple waste streams. Listen to the podcast and learn about Gavin's work before he accepted the invitation to join the family-owned business in March 2020. This followed his work previously in assisting the company through its Management Buy Out (MBO) in Feb 2020. In this episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, Gavin talks about his 'eureka' moment on the environment and what changes he'll make to support environment management if he had a 'magic wand' along with his work in growing the business since his appointment as CEO in early 2020. Remember also to subscribe to the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, so you will know when future episodes are released. Enjoy listening to this interview with Gavin Leverett, CEO of Fletchers Waste Management Ltd! Podcaster verification: GPVvAdtsnMPStfs9QvfE