The Independent Oxford Podcast

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Katie, from Every Body Studio.Every Body Studio is a small, supportive, non judgmental space for movement classes on Magdalen Road in east Oxford offering both online and in-person movement classes. Yoga studios and other wellness settings are often intimidating, but Every Body Studio is devoted to making a different kind of space - virtually and in-person - that is rooted in inclusion, which embraces and encourages diverse practices, bodies and people. They specialise in Yoga, Pilates and Barre.Every Body Studio - everybodystudio.co.ukConnect with Independent OxfordWebsite: independentoxford.comTwitter: @IndieOxfordInstagram: @IndependentOxfordRecorded and Produced by Story Ninety-Four at Oxford's Podcast Studio

02-01

26:47

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Bea, from Headington Fairtrade.Headington Fairtrade is run as a community co-operative gift shop specialising in fairly traded products from all over the world, as well as Ecover and Faith in Nature refills and other eco products. The team are passionate about the importance of fairly traded products and ethical ways of supporting craftspeople and producers in other parts of the world who are struggling with the double impact of COVID and of climate change.Headington Fairtrade - headingtonfairtrade.org.ukConnect with Independent OxfordWebsite: independentoxford.comTwitter: @IndieOxfordInstagram: @IndependentOxfordRecorded and Produced by Story Ninety-Four at Oxford's Podcast Studio

01-11

30:28

Hey it's Rosie here from Independent Oxford! Season 3 of The Independent Oxford Podcast is launching in January - I can't wait to share even more indie stories with you in 2022. 

01-11

00:48

Thank you to everyone that has listened to Season 2 of the Independent Oxford Podcast, and to all of our guests for sharing their indie journeys. We'll be back with Season 3 later in the year. Bye for now!Connect with Independent OxfordWebsite: independentoxford.comTwitter: @IndieOxfordInstagram: @IndependentOxfordRecorded and Produced by Story Ninety-Four at Oxford's Podcast Studio

08-31

01:32

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Paul, from Sandfield Guest House, who after returning to Oxford from living in Brazil during the 2000's, decided to convert his family home in central Oxford into a Guest House in 2009. 12 years later and the Sandfield has welcomed more than 3,300 guests and is home to even more memories. Just two miles from historic Oxford City Centre, Sandfield Guest House welcomes guests travelling for both work and pleasure. Paul delivers a warm, personalised service, modern business amenities and the highest housekeeping standards – all in a Carbon-Positive environment where comfort is key.Of course, all work and no play in a city as dynamic as Oxford would be a shame – Paul is particularly known for his exceptional local insight. A few short steps from direct connections to London and a five-minute walk from Headington’s vibrant independent restaurants, cafés and shops, this home-from-home is a haven nestled near Oxford University Trust Hospitals and Oxford Brookes University.Guests can rest assured that they’ll sleep easy in what has been the Anderson family home for 35 years.Sandfield Guest House - sandfieldguesthouse.comConnect with Independent OxfordWebsite: independentoxford.comTwitter: @IndieOxfordInstagram: @IndependentOxfordRecorded and Produced by Story Ninety-Four at Oxford's Podcast Studio

08-24

39:09

In this episode, Anna is joined by Lindsey, from Start to Thrive, who left her corporate job to pursue a career as a professional coach, helping others gain clarity and confidence in their lives and careers. Lindsey at Start to Thrive is passionate about coaching humans who feel stifled to move forward with clarity and resilience. Helping them get out of their own way. Lindsey partners with individuals, teams and organisations who are seeking to grow themselves, their current and their future talent to have direction, confidence, and resilience; to unbox the boxed in. She supports transition enabling you and your teams to bring their whole selves to their role and navigate through self-limiting beliefs. Start to Thrive works with clients privately on a one-to-one basis and also engages with organisations offering in-house business executive coaching and mentoring, alongside learning and workshop offerings. Coaching is a partnership, and Lindsey will work with you, to get you unstuck, identify your direction and have you confidently make changes. Start to Thrive - starttothrive.meConnect with Independent OxfordWebsite: independentoxford.comTwitter: @IndieOxfordInstagram: @IndependentOxfordRecorded and Produced by Story Ninety-Four at Oxford's Podcast Studio

08-17

31:00

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Harriet, from Nourish Yoga Training, an Australian yoga teacher who moved to Oxford to provide yoga training to yoga teachers. She talks about her passion for yoga, the importance of community, and her beloved narrow boat on the Thames. Nourish Yoga Training facilitates journeys of exploration and transformation through their 200 hour, pregnancy & postnatal, and 300 hour yoga teacher training programs, and their vibrant program of continuing education. While training to be a yoga teacher is a program of professional development, they also know that it’s a process of personal transformation and growth.Their vision is to foster a community of compassionate, informed and inclusive yoga teachers. Nourish Yoga Training do this by cultivating a person-centred approach to their work: they put people, rather than practice or dogma at the heart of what they teach and share. They gather evidence, listen to diverse voices, and celebrate people doing incredible work.Nourish Yoga Training - nourishyogatraining.com Connect with Independent OxfordWebsite: independentoxford.comTwitter: @IndieOxfordInstagram: @IndependentOxfordRecorded and Produced by Story Ninety-Four at Oxford's Podcast Studio

08-10

33:17

In this episode, Anna is joined by Claire, from Open Stage Arts and Creativity Found, who talks about why she wanted to provide drama and singing classes to adults, her podcast Creativity Found, and why doing things for you is so important to our lives. Open Stage Arts hosts drama and singing classes for adults that are designed to be fun, friendly and pressure free. Their instructors are Oxford-based actors, directors, singers and vocal coaches who want you to enjoy their craft as much as they do. They will use their knowledge and enthusiasm to bring out your creativity in a relaxed environment that never asks you to do anything you are uncomfortable with or unsure of. Open Stage Arts can also deliver drama workshops to your workplace, community group, event or networking meeting. Open Stage Arts also hosts the Creativity Found podcast, where Claire chats with artists from all disciplines who have found, or re-found, their creativity as adults.Open Stage Arts - openstagearts.co.ukConnect with Independent OxfordWebsite: independentoxford.comTwitter: @IndieOxfordInstagram: @IndependentOxfordRecorded and Produced by Story Ninety-Four at Oxford's Podcast Studio

08-03

31:34

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Emily from, Hoyle's of Oxford, who talks about what it's like working in a family business, board games and her passion for sustainability. An independent, family-run games shop based on Oxford’s High Street since 1997, they sell traditional and vintage table-top games including chess, backgammon, mah jong and go, alongside a wide range of board games: family classics, newcomers, award-winners and hard-to-find independent, niche games. They also stock a wide range of puzzles, jigsaws and playing cards.Hoyle's of Oxford - hoylesoxford.comConnect with Independent OxfordWebsite: independentoxford.comTwitter: @IndieOxfordInstagram: @IndependentOxfordRecorded and Produced by Story Ninety-Four at Oxford's Podcast Studio

07-27

32:03

In this episode, Anna is joined by Sophie from the Yellow Submarine Cafe, a fantastic cafe co-staffed by trainees with learning difficulties, and she talks about her journey, the amazing work done by the Yellow Submarine Cafe, and the importance of community. Often rated #1 for coffee and tea in Oxford by TripAdvisor, 70,000 customers each year visit the Yellow Submarine cafés because of the quality of the coffee & food. It just ‘so happens’ that they may leave with a different perception of ‘disability’ too: their two social enterprise cafés are co-staffed by trainees with learning disabilities – Yellow Submarine believes people with learning disabilities and Autism deserve to live life to the full.They serve delicious ‘Life Changing Bakes’ made on site by trainees, as well as fresh sandwiches, toasties, soup and salads – and of course great coffee and tea. Handily situated on Park End Street, between Oxford’s train station and the city centre, and also in Witney’s leisure centre, why not drop in and sample for yourself? They also offer excellent corporate catering, and a new online shop, ordering and delivery service. If you can’t visit them in person, take a look at the website. The Yellow Submarine Cafe - yellowsubmarineshop.orgConnect with Independent OxfordWebsite: independentoxford.comTwitter: @IndieOxfordInstagram: @IndependentOxfordRecorded and Produced by Story Ninety-Four at Oxford's Podcast Studio

07-20

21:40

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Roshni, from Tikka and Tadka, who shares her story of starting an Indian Catering company just before lockdown, and the inspiration she takes from her mother and India. Tikka and Tadka is a Indian catering company. Based in Wantage they create curry nights locally, and 5 day curry boxes all throughout Oxfordshire. They specialise in diverse cuisines from various parts of India with a focus on some heritage dishes that have come from the chef’s family. Concentrating on fresh food made from quality ingredients, their flexible and imaginative menus are well presented and full of seasonal flavours. Proud of their traditional Indian heritage, which places a great emphasis on hospitality, they always go that extra mile to ensure that your vision of the event is brought to life.Tikka and Tadka - tikkaandtadka.comConnect with Independent OxfordWebsite: independentoxford.comTwitter: @IndieOxfordInstagram: @IndependentOxfordRecorded and Produced by Story Ninety-Four at Oxford's Podcast Studio

07-13

31:29

In this episode, Anna is joined by Tom, from Fallow & Fields, who talks about the lessons he and his business partner learnt when they decided to open a delicatessen at the start of the pandemic, and the importance of supporting independent businesses. Fallow & Fields are an event catering company who’s passion and ethos has always been on making the most of amazing local, sustainable and seasonal produce. They have recently opened a delicatessen in Nuneham Courtney where they’re showcasing the best locally made and British produce.They offer hand-made willow hampers, which can be purchased or hired for the day and taken to be enjoyed filled with local goodies, at either the Oxford University Arboretum or the beautiful Nuneham Estate with gardens landscaped by Capability Brown, and where Queen Victoria stayed shortly after her wedding, or perhaps enjoy your hamper by the banks of the river? They cater to weddings, festivals, corporate events, and hold wild game and hog roasts, and have a large vegan flame-grill.They also offer private dining experiences and wedding tastings in their beautiful Grade II listed building in Nuneham Courtenay.Fallow & Fields - fallowandfields.comConnect with Independent OxfordWebsite: independentoxford.comTwitter: @IndieOxfordInstagram: @IndependentOxfordRecorded and Produced by Story Ninety-Four at Oxford's Podcast Studio

07-06

26:53

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Grant Hayward who talks about his decision to walk away from corporate life to pursue a career focused on helping purposeful businesses and the growing scene of purposeful businesses in Oxfordshire. OSEP is a Community interest Company supporting Social Enterprise, enterprising charities and purposeful businesses across Oxfordshire. Since 2019 it has been delivering a fully funded OxLEP business support programme, eScalate, which many Independent Oxford members have benefitted from. Support include networking events, specialist workshops and webinars, peer to peer support groups and confidential 1:1 support. Because of its success, the programme has been extended twice, now running until March 2023. OSEP is also very engaged with a wide range of key local and national stakeholder, doing what it can to help make Oxfordshire’s economy, one that works for everyone, using enterprise as a force for good and in ways that benefit businesses, as well as contributing to the local economy and helping to address our local and pervasive social and environmental challenges. Membership is free to any genuinely purposeful businesses, social enterprise, social entrepreneurs and enterprising charities.As public sector funding is reduced, opportunities are opened up to develop new, powerful and creative collaborations to help achieve local strategic objectives, working with local authorities, universities and the Local Enterprise Partnership.OSEP CIC - osep.org.uk Connect with Independent OxfordWebsite: independentoxford.comTwitter: @IndieOxfordInstagram: @IndependentOxfordRecorded and Produced by Story Ninety-Four at Oxford's Podcast Studio

06-29

28:52

In this episode, Anna is joined by Sarah, from Sarah Wiseman Gallery, who, aged 24, set up her own Art Gallery in Summertown with the mission of bringing contemporary art to Oxford.Sarah Wiseman Gallery is a place to see and buy fantastic contemporary art. You will be greeted by a warm welcome from an enthusiastic team, led by director Sarah Wiseman. The team at Sarah Wiseman Gallery has many years of art world experience, with a range of specialist interests. They are always delighted to chat about collecting art and have the benefit of working directly with the artists, some of whom they’ve known for many years.Sarah Wiseman Gallery - wisegal.comConnect with Independent OxfordWebsite: independentoxford.comTwitter: @IndieOxfordInstagram: @IndependentOxfordRecorded and Produced by Story Ninety-Four at Oxford's Podcast Studio

06-22

25:38

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Sarah, from The Herberowe Candle Co., who talks about her addiction to candles which led to her to start making her own using all-natural ingredients and how it evolved into a business whilst the whole country was in lockdown. The Herberowe Candle Co makes natural wax candles that are hand-poured in small batches in Lower Heyford. Using a blend of sustainable rapeseed and coconut wax, Herberowe products contain essential oils and support wellbeing, as well as adding natural long-lasting aromas to our homes. The apothecary-inspired candles are free of soy, toxins, paraffin and other chemicals, and Sarah and Colin also make eco-friendly wax air fresheners, which have been hugely popular. All their packaging and jars are reusable or recyclable. The company is named after a local ancient landscape feature and the candles are inspired by the heritage and flora of the local area. For every candle sold, a donation will be made to MIND.The Herberowe Candle Co. - herberowe.co.ukConnect with Independent OxfordWebsite: independentoxford.comTwitter: @IndieOxfordInstagram: @IndependentOxfordRecorded and Produced by Story Ninety-Four at Oxford's Podcast Studio