Favourite Positions

Welcome back to the Favourite Positions podcast and if you’re new here then hello for the first time. My name is Alex and I’m the Founder of this platform. I designed it to help inspire people to find what they love to do! This our 4th series and for the first time, we’re proudly collaborating with Projects for the next 10 episodes. Projects is a coworking space provider with 2 stunning spaces in Brighton and many more set to open across the UK. I’m joined by Alana Harris who runs one of Projects’ spaces and is also leading on Projects’ marketing, she’s going to be cohosting this series with me and I’m so lucky to have her onboard. This episode, we’re fortunate enough to be joined by the incredible, Lynn Anderson Clark. Lynn is the Co-founder and CEO of The Know, purpose-driven media company.The Know’s mission is to help people feel less stressed about current affairs and more capable of implementing small changes in their daily lives, as well as incentivising heftier change in policy and investment. Lynn talks to us about her career to date, how she avoids burning out and what she knows about the work life desires of both millennials and Gen Zs.Find out more about The Know here: https://www.theknowmedia.co/If you’re yet to follow Favourite Positions on socials then please do, it’s always so fulfilling to hear from our listeners about what they thought about the episodes and find out what career challenges they’re facing - you can connect with us @favouritepositionspodcast on Insta and by searching for Favourite Positions on LinkedIn. You can also listen to all of the other 3 series via all major streaming platforms and read our handy expert written guides on our website: favouritepositions.com - we have articles up about getting into a huge range of roles, improving your overall wellbeing at work and inspiring a high-performing team.If you’re yet to join Projects’ online community then you’re missing out! Follow us on social media @projectsbtn and benefit from better business related advice, we’re always posting about how to benefit people and the planet whilst maximising profit! We’d love to connect with you there, too.In fact, if you’d like to experience working from a Projects space yourself then get in touch! You can book a tour and trial here: https://www.projectsclub.co.uk/visit-us

Welcome back to the Favourite Positions podcast and if you’re new here then hello for the first time. My name is Alex and I’m the Founder of this platform. I designed it to help inspire people to find what they love to do! This is the start of our 4th series and for the first time, we’re proudly collaborating with Projects for the next 10 episodes. Projects is a coworking space provider with 2 stunning spaces in Brighton and many more set to open across the UK. I’m joined by Alana Harris who runs one of Projects’ spaces and is also leading on Projects’ marketing, she’s going to be cohosting this series with me and I’m so lucky to have her onboard. In this episode, I talk you through what you can expect from the upcoming series, introduce Alana properly and discuss with her what’s going on in the world of work right now (we cover topics such as meaningful work, flexible working, what different generations want from work, burn out, and AI) . We also end the episode with an exciting announcement about a new venture we have planned!If you’re yet to follow Favourite Positions on socials then please do, it’s always so fulfilling to hear from our listeners about what they thought about the episodes and find out what career challenges they’re facing - you can connect with us @favouritepositionspodcast on Insta and by searching for Favourite Positions on LinkedIn. You can also listen to all of the other 3 series via all major streaming platforms and read our handy expert written guides on our website: favouritepositions.com - we have articles up about getting into a huge range of roles, improving your overall wellbeing at work and inspiring a high-performing team.If you’re yet to join Projects’ online community then you’re missing out! Follow us on social media @projectsbtn and benefit from better business related advice, we’re always posting about how to benefit people and the planet whilst maximising profit! We’d love to connect with you there, too.In fact, if you’d like to experience working from a Projects space yourself then get in touch! You can book a tour and trial here: https://www.projectsclub.co.uk/visit-usLook forward to bringing you the next episode of ‘What’s Working’ next week - until then, we hope you get to do something you love.

Daisy Morris is a social media strategist and the Founder of social media consultancy and digital community, The Selfhood.Studying Fashion at University, Daisy specialised in digital media and online consumer psychology, laying the vital foundations upon which her growth in the online world would be built.After graduating she worked in creative agencies, within teams at in-house fashion brands, and on specific activations and events for global brands, such as Pernod Ricard, Nasty Gal, and Diagio.In this episode, Daisy tells us how, in 2019, she quit her job after finding frustration in the lack of down-to-earth, real, and human advice available for those trying to find their way in the world of digital marketing and social media.With a fire in her belly and an undeniable enthusiasm to support others in finding their voice on social media, she went on to found The Selfhood. The company was born to teach business owners and creatives how to share their talents and promote their work online, in the most actionable and authentic way.Daisy tells us how the main premise of The Selfhood is that it aims to make URL interactions feel just as human as IRL ones. She uses funny tongue in cheek videos, memes, and vibrantly designed interactive content to share the know-how on building meaningful communities and connections on social media with business owners, creators, students, and creatives, far and wide.Eager to found a sense of community in real life, as well as in the digital world, Daisy also runs her own sell-out community-centric events and away from the world, she has started a netball team for women looking to make new friends in London, which has been a huge success and continues to grow.Find out more about Daisy: https://www.theselfhood.com/social-linksWe're @favouritepositionspodcast on Instagram, be sure to connect with us there if you'd like to join our online community of people who are finding what they love to do.Thank you for listening and for your support, always.#FavouritePositions team x

GuestLaura Hunter is the Co Founder of The Now Work, a platform designed to connect independent sustainability experts with the work that needs to happen, now. Their mission is to connect world-changing people to world-changing work.OverviewIn this episode, we talk to Laura about her experiences to date and hopes for the future of work, which she believes needs to be the Now of Work.TakeawayLaura is on a journey to make changing the world possible by changing the world of work and it was inspiring as ever to hear about how she's doing that. I appreciated her complete transparency around suffering with imposter syndrome and burning out and loved her advice on time blocking self care activities into your diary, prioritising them as much as work related tasks in order to work in a sustainable way.If you feel like you're currently a square peg pushing yourself into a round hole then perhaps its time to check out what other options are out there for you that you'll be more comfortable in, be that by changing roles or going freelance, or like Laura, taking the leap to create your own thing entirely. Life is too short to stay in a position you aren't happy in and there are organisations out there that will celebrate you and your individuality, they might be harder to find than they should be but they're there.LinksYou can learn more about the Now Work on thenowwork.com or by searching on Instagram for @thenowwork.If you're looking for a new role then do also check out the purpose driven Jobs Board I'm managing on behalf of media agency, The Know, by visiting theknowmedia.co and clicking 'Jobs Board' on the homepage.If you're yet to follow us on Instagram then please do, we're@favouritepositionspodcast.We'd love to hear your thoughts on the series!Big loveThank you for your support.#FavouritePositions teamx

GuestBec is a fully qualified, BANT registered Nutritional Therapist with a unique mind-body-emotion approach, addressing root causes of ill health, not just physical symptoms. Her additional training as a restorative yoga teacher, EFT and breath work practitioner also feeds into her holistic approach.OverviewI sat down with Bec to find out how to bring my own body back into balance when I felt burnout and wanted to share her life changing words of wisdom with you all.TakeawayBec's own decision to redefine what success looks like to ensure it includes her health is simple and inspirational. I also genuinely love her tips on taking short breaks to focus on breathing or getting some movement in as they feel really manageable, as someone who currently couldn't face an hour long wellbeing focused class due to other time commitments and complete lack of ability to focus for that long (though I am trying to change that).If you're listening to this, and like me, often feel on the brink of burn out then I can't recommend checking out Bec's Instagram enough. Prior to recording this episode, she took me through some EFT and I felt 100x calmer for it. She is so knowledgeable and caring, I feel honoured to have had her share some of her wisdom in this episode and I hope you have found it calming.LinksFind out more about Bec + her work on Instagram @becmilligan_ and on her site becmilligan.com. You can also find plenty of resources on finding what you love to do over on favouritepositions.com. As you know by now, Favourite Positions is also on Instagram@favouritepositionspodcastso please do connect with us there. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the series!Big loveThank you for your support.#FavouritePositions teamx

GuestIn this episode, we speak to Greg, Head of Fundraising at Team Domenica, about how inclusivity at work is world changing. Team Domenica is a social enterprise charity. Their vision is for people with learning disabilities to be valued in the workplace, to reach their full potential and feel included as members of society.OverviewHear Greg talk about how the mission he and his team are on to help people with learning disabilities discover their career potential, to create employment opportunities and to remove barriers to work in local communities.TakeawayWe all have an opportunity, through our work, to make this world a place where everyone feels valued, no matter what we do.LinksYou can follow the incredible journey Team Domenica are on over on their website teamdomenica.com and across all social media platforms, too. You can find more resources on finding what you love to do and creating health and happy work place culture over on favorutiepositions.com. You can also find us on Instagram@favouritepositionspodcast- feel free to connect with us there!Thank you so much for listening, this is the first of 10 episodes which will make up the culture + careers series, we'd love to hear what you think about it so feel free to leave us a review. Please do share the link to the series with anyone you think will benefit from knowing about it, we really appreciate your support.Big loveThank you for your support.#FavouritePositions teamx

GuestIn this episode, we chat to globally recognised tattoo artist, Lui Lopez. Lui specialises in the Japanese cartoon style, Manga and currently works out of Studio Hatch in Brighton, though regularly travels to cities around the world for guest spots.TakeawayLui's experiences working in different places across the globe has given him invaluable insight into what makes an inclusive environment where people can thrive. He shared honestly in this episode the dangers of using profit as the main motivator and beautifully emphasised the simple but absolutely essential message that being kind to yourself and to others is more important than anything else.LinksYou can follow Lui's travels and see the world class art he creates over on his Instagram @luilopeztattoos and whilst you're there, check out our daily motivational posts @favouritepositionspodcast.Thank you so much for listening, we hope you found this episode as enjoyable to listen to as we did to record. This episode is part of the culture + careers series, we'd love to hear what you think about it so feel free to leave us a review. Please do share the link to the series with anyone you think will benefit from knowing about it, we really appreciate your support.Big loveThank you for your support.#FavouritePositions team x

GuestFraser Davidson, Founder of Cub Studio, has over 15 years of experience in the animation industry and his work with comedians on various projects has gained acclaim as well as several million YouTube hits.OverviewIn this episode, we speak to Cub about how they've been able to nurture their team further and expand their capabilities in to new directions.TakeawayFraser talks about the simplicity and importance of trust within a work space and the undeniable impact that has on the culture of the team. So often, job adverts and company websites list all the features they offer employees but perhaps taking a much more stripped back approach could be more effective - the bottom line is that we all want to feel like we're doing something meaningful with our time and if our work space can give us the confidence to do that then we're likely to find greater enjoyment in our day to day.LinksCheck out Cub Studio's engaging animations over on cubstudio.com and find plenty of resources on finding what you love to do over on favouritepositions.com. Favourite Positions is also on Instagram @favouritepositionspodcast so feel free to connect with us there. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this new series!Big loveThank you for your support.#FavouritePositions teamx

GuestLizzie Boyd is the Founder of The Pod HR, a small squad of HR freelancers with a tonne of experience, including Lizzie, that exists to help businesses with their people stuff.OverviewIn this episode, we chat to Lizzie about the impact of putting people first, avoiding burn-out and why we avoid having difficult conversations.TakeawayThere is a clear take away from this episode which is: take a moment to pause, check in with yourself and then check in with those around you. So many work place issues can be solved by communicating honestly, first with yourself then with your team.LinksIf you'd like to chat through an HR concern then you can get hold of the wonder woman that is Lizzie via her site: thepodhr.com or by emailing her at hello@thepodhr.com. If you're interested in hearing more from us on finding what you love to do then check out favouritepositions.com. You can also find us on Instagram @favouritepositionspodcast - feel free to connect with us there. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this new series!Big loveThank you for your support.#FavouritePositions teamx

GuestRebekah Few, freelance mental health + wellbeing consultantOverviewRebekah is an experienced freelance mental health and wellbeing consultant, facilitator and writer. She runs her own business (Not Lost, but Free) providing consultancy and training around popular psychological concepts and mental health to businesses. Her clients include Sony Music, Harrods, LinkedIn, Royal Mail and the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine.When she moved cities from Birmingham to Brighton and left her full time position a few years ago, she pushed herself to reimagine her whole life. Her approach to life is as her business’s name suggests: free. If you’ve ever found yourself asking the question what is the purpose of my life then this episode will definitely be an interesting listen for you.TakeawayAll we have to do to experience the very best things that life can offer us is free up our time.LinksCheck out Rebekah's website notlostbutfree.com for information about her services and also a whole host of blogs on topics from playing as adults to manifestation.Follow us on Insta: @favouritepositionspodcast and on LinkedIn: Favourite Positions to hear about episode releases first. Check out the site the sexiest careers advice you’ve ever seen: favouritepositions.comBig loveThank you for your support.#FavouritePositions teamx

GuestLouie Syred, Co-Founder of Peak MoodsOverviewIn this episode, we speak to Louie, Co-Founder of Peak, a mood enhancing drinks brand disrupting the beverage industry.49% of Gen-Z suffer from poor mental health every day. As a neuro-divergent person, Louie has struggled with self-medicating his ADHD, and his co-founder, Ben, was no stranger to the social pressure surrounding drinking. So after an eclectic mix of combined career experiences, the two former school friends found themselves asking the question: why do we seek to dull our minds every day with coffee and alcohol, instead of uplifting our minds to unlock our best potential?Hear from Louie about how Peak are going to take over the planet with their ground-breaking creative ideology but also take the opportunity to hear a story we’re not often told about the amount of effort we should be putting in to what we love.TakeawayThis is a story about realising giving 100% of yourself to anything all the time isn’t going to get you where you want to go. Stay up to date with Louie over on Peak’s instagram @peakmoods and if you haven’t tried his drinks yourself then what are you waiting for! Your mood will thank you for it.LinksFollow us on Insta: @favouritepositionspodcast and on LinkedIn: Favourite Positions to hear about episode releases first. Check out the site the sexiest careers advice you’ve ever seen: favouritepositions.comBig loveThank you for your support.#FavouritePositions teamx

GuestEmmanuel Oyemade, Founder of Modomise and winner of this year's Young Start-up AwardOverviewHear entrepreneur Eman talk about how he launched a business whilst completing his degree through marrying his ambition with his talent.Eman submitted his final pieces of university work the day before recording this episode. Whilst studying Product Design, he founded a company, Modomise, and is in the process of bringing his first product, Tower, to market. Tower is a modular desk tidy which can be personalised based on whatever it is you have on your desk. You can probably tell from this alone that Eman is somebody who not only loves to be organised but also wants to make the world around us an easier place for people to thrive in. TakeawayThis episode highlights the power of asking people if they can give you what it is that you want even if they haven’t advertised it as available. Find out how Eman has learnt to organise his time each day to be as productive and efficient as possible, scheduling time for work and play to ensure he's reaching his goals and having fun in the process.LinksFollow Modomise on Insta: @modomise_ + stay tuned for updates on the release of TowerFollow us on Insta: @favouritepositionspodcast and on LinkedIn: Favourite Positions to hear about episode releases first. Check out the site the sexiest careers advice you’ve ever seen: favouritepositions.comBig loveThank you for your support.#FavouritePositions teamx

GuestAlexandra Mehri, Teacher + Expert on Personal Social Citizenship and Health EducationOverviewIn this episode, we speak to the teacher students dreams of.Alexandra Mehri is an expert on Personal Social Citizenship and Health Education, teaching the importance of self-care to students and fellow teachers alike. Alex's words provide hope for students that there are people around them that care about their wellbeing above all else. Her advice also provides hope for aspiring teachers that whilst the job won’t be easy, it’ll be extremely fulfilling and there will be appropriate support. TakeawayThis episode highlights how if you don't put your own well-being first then you won't be able to do your best at helping those around you.Find out how Alex makes sure she avoids burn out in a profession where everyone seems to be constantly stressed and undervalued.LinksFollow us on Insta: @favouritepositionspodcast and on LinkedIn: Favourite Positions to hear about episode releases first. Check out the site the sexiest careers advice you’ve ever seen: favouritepositions.comBig loveThank you for your support.#FavouritePositions teamx

GuestJack Maddalena, Founder of NaurtOverviewIn this episode of Favourite Positions, we speak to the founder of the top tech start up in the UK, Jack Maddalena.Jack is 25 year old and his location optimisation software, Naurt, will soon become a household name as they begin to work with brands everyone has heard of. In the 18 months since the start-up was founded, Jack has grown the company by 400%, secured over half a million pounds worth of investment and won multiple awards.He talks openly in this episode about how he learnt to view his dyslexia as a positive (despite how the diagnosis was handled by his school), what he looks for when hiring his team members and how to prevent burn out with shit TV and well timed nights out.TakeawayThis episode highlights how important it is to find the ‘why’ behind what you’re doing and remind yourself of it every day.LinksCheck out https://www.naurt.com/ before it becomes a household name and connect with Jack over on LinkedIn: Jack MaddalenaFollow us on Insta: @favouritepositionspodcast and on LinkedIn: Favourite Positions to hear about episode releases first. Check out the site the sexiest careers advice you’ve ever seen: favouritepositions.comBig loveThank you for your support.#FavouritePositions teamx

GuestZach Hyland, Director + Content ProducerOverviewJoin us for the very first episode of Favourite Positions and hear from Zach Hyland, Director + Content Producer.At just 18 years old, Zach works for himself creating content for brands which he choses to collaborate with. From Greenpeace to Gary Vee, his talent clearly speaks for itself as he’s finding himself in high demand. Zach’s interesting upbringing has played a huge part in his confidence and ability to self motivate, balance work and life, as well as see the good in all things.TakeawayThis episode highlights how vital it is to make time each day to do something you love. Find out how Zach has created a position that makes him happy and hear his recommendations on how you can do the same.LinksFollow Zach on Insta: @zqfilm + DM him if you’re looking for content creationFollow us on Insta: @favouritepositionspodcast and on LinkedIn: Favourite Positions to hear about episode releases first. Check out the site the sexiest careers advice you’ve ever seen: favouritepositions.com

In this episode we had the absolute pleasure of speaking to Sam Hornsby, co founder of creative career app ERIC. ERIC is an award-winning platform connecting the next generation of talent to the creative industries.Sam and her childhood best friend Mae founded ERIC, which is on a mission to give young people access to career experiences, initiatives & opportunities, whilst also helping creative companies get these opportunities in front of their target audience.We spoke to Sam about what Gen Z want from the world of work, what companies can be doing to ensure they’re making diverse and inclusive hiring decisions and what exactly the creative industries are.Thank you for listening, we hope you found this episode insightful and we will be back next week with another so stay tuned - next week will actually be our last in the series, it’s not going to be one to miss! https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-hornsby-25a95334/?originalSubdomain=ukhttps://www.meet-eric.com/https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eric-creative-career-app/id1593220987As always don’t forget to connect with us on Instagram. We are @favouritepositionspodcast and @projectsBTN. You can also let us know how you found this episode via LinkedIn. We would love to hear from you and find out what’s working for you right now.

Garrett Keogh is an expert in uncertainty and this episode is exactly what you need to listen to if you’re feeling worried about the future.As a pioneer in the digital sector, he has worked at a senior level for huge brands, from MTV to AOL, running digital and content departments and leading digital strategy. He’s delivered major campaigns for BBC, ITV, SKY and Red Bull, led social media strategy development for the BBC and helped launch some of its biggest TV brands online. Garrett talks to us about his career to date, starting out as a journalist, writing about which printers and other new technological devices were worth purchasing, then reviewing websites in magazines (yes, that wa a real job) to eventually running his own agency, building from scratch to a multi-million-pound turnover with clients including TGI Fridays, NBC Universal, Sony, HP, Nike, Sky and more. We loved hearing from him about his take on how the changes we’re experiencing currently in the world of work are really exciting and how technology can continue to evolve and enable us to live better lives.Find out more about the Uncertainty Experts here: https://www.uncertaintyexperts.com/We hope you find this episode insightful and we will be back next week with another so stay tuned. As always don’t forget to connect with us on Instagram. We are @favouritepositionspodcast and @projectsBTN.

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking to Jonathan Reid, a podcasting and personal branding specialist who has achieved incredibly impressive things in his career to date, all through self-taught practises. His company, Reidentify helps B2B businesses and their representatives become thought leaders in their industry. He also runs an organisation called Purpose Led, through which he impacts thousands of driven people on a regular basis through a weekly podcast, speaking engagements at schools, universities and corporates across the UK and he hosts his own events too. Jonathan is all about impact, positive mindset and leaving the world a better place than how you found it!He’s a fountain of wisdom and we know you’re going to really enjoy this episode.For anyone wanting to connect with Jonathan, you can find him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-reid-654566172/Learn more about Reidentify:https://www.linkedin.com/company/reidentify/Listen to Purpose Led:https://www.purposeledclub.com/We’ll keep you up to date with any events we run with him, too and hope they’re not far in the future.Thank you for listening. We will be back next week with another so stay tuned. As always don’t forget to connect with us on Instagram. We are @favouritepositionspodcast and @projectsBTN. You can also let us know how you found this episode via LinkedIn. We would love to hear from you and find out what’s working for you right now.

In this series, we are interviewing a range of inspiring experts across diverse industries, finding out how they got into the positions they’re in and what they think the world needs to look like.This episode, we’re fortunate enough to be joined by Thom Elliot, who alongside his brother James, founded the incredible pizzeria chain Pizza Pilgrims which as of the time of this recording has 25 sites around the UK.Thom talks to us about the journey they’ve been through to get Pizza Pilgrims to where it is today, the importance of surrounding yourself with passionate people and how to cultivate the happiest team possibleHe also gives us a low down on how to make the best pizza in the world, so it’s not an episode to miss. Please stay tuned on the Projects website for our interview with Thom which will go live in November.You can check out Pizza Pilgrim’s story in more detail here: https://www.pizzainthepost.co.uk/pages/who-we-are#:~:text=Pizza%20Pilgrims%20was%20born%20in,famous%20pizzaoli%20in%20the%20worldWe will be back next week with another so stay tuned. As always don’t forget to connect with us on Instagram. We are @favouritepositionspodcast and @projectsBTN

With over 17 years in communications working at London’s top beauty agencies, Jasmine Wicks-Stephens has worked with the industry’s best talent and a plethora of amazing brands from all aspects of beauty.She launched her own agency Known five years ago. Her team is made up of likeminded go-getters and brand builders including PR pros, designers, social media managers, events specialists, marketing pros and experts in everything else you could possibly need to get your brand, Known. Their clients range from global market leaders to indie start-ups. In 2020, Jasmine launched a skincare brand, Faace. Working alongside the beauty insiders she has known for over a decade, she created her own brand to fill a gap in the market, giving consumers a new, more direct way to shop for their skin. Faace launched with a capsule collection of Period, Tired and Sweaty Faace masks and the brand is now stocked in retailers across the globe - from Harrods and Lane Crawford to Lookfantastic and Boots ME.For anyone interested in starting their own company, this is not one to miss.We spoke to Jasmine about sustainability, community, trust and autonomy, being a female founder and what success looks like. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it.Find out more about Known here: https://www.known-community.com/Check out Faace here: https://www.wearefaace.com/Connect with Jasmine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-wicks-stephens-b912641b/?originalSubdomain=ukWe hope you find this episode insightful! We will be back next week with another one so stay tuned. As always don’t forget to connect with us on Instagram. We are @favouritepositionspodcast and @projectsbtn. You can also let us know how you found this episode via LinkedIn. We would love to hear from you and find out what’s working for you right now.https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-young-74431a135/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-harris-9504a4212/