Hey It Gets Better

In this episode, I chatted with Sean Ruane, the founder of Mind Data.  After suffering from suicidal depression in 2015, Sean made it his mission to pay it forward and became an advocate for person-to-person therapy. Sean graduated First Class from Buckingham Business School and joined the founding team of an HR tech start-up in London, which grew rapidly to the point of exit in 2019. This experience taught him that technology solutions could improve processes people did not question before. With Mind Data Sean wants to bring his life experiences together by addressing some of the challenges he experienced with the traditional therapy process and offering a disruptive solution to the mental health space. He is on a personal mission to improve the mental health of one million people.

In this episode, I chatted to Alex Manzi who is the host of the UK's number 1 Life Coaching podcast 'In The Moment'.  After going through his own battles with Depression and Anxiety, Alex decided to start a platform to help inspire people to live with more clarity and happiness, by challenging the way they think, opening up their minds and inviting them to live in the moment. And, from that, the podcast was born. He also released his self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’, sharing his learnings and experiences of living from a negative headspace to now living from a place of happiness and clarity.Alex has so much wisdom and I felt like I had so much more clarity with my own journey after interviewing him. I hope that you too will gain some clarity from this episode. If you'd like to find out more from Alex, follow him on Instagram @iamalexmanzi 

In this episode, I chatted with Zak Marks, co-founder & CEO at Kitt Medical. Zak has been deathly allergic to nuts all his life. He tries to always keep two adrenaline auto-injectors on himself, but they’re bulky, easy to forget and expire often. He originally designed Kitt (called ana. at the time) during his final year of university as he wanted to create something that could work like a defibrillator, but for allergies. Little did he know at the time that it would be the start of an incredible journey. Since then the idea has developed into a business and he has grown an incredible, passionate team around him. Together they're creating a new standard for allergy care. What is it like building a business in your twenties? How do you look after yourself? What are the challenges? These are the questions Zak discusses in our episode. 

In this episode, I chatted with Amy Louise Jackson. Amy is a Self Discovery and Empowerment Coach, NLP Trainer and Business Mentor dedicated to helping ambitious humans get unstuck, beat the overwhelm and take action to live a life that lights them up! Having spent the first 30 years of her life doing what she calls 'tick-box living', Amy understands first-hand that getting super clear on who you are and what's important to you is the foundation to building a life that you love, and she's on a mission to help others do just that!

In this episode, I am joined by Sina Sadrzadeh. We talk about Sina's experience of entrepreneurship and the closing of his first business Peppercorn. We also speak about finding your identity. Sina is the co-founder of Wing, the digital in-person networking tool aiming to completely eradicate paper business cards and innovating in-person events. Sina is also the Head of Growth at Series A funded NFT marketplace, myNFT aiming to make NFTs more accessible. Sina is a serial podcast host, hosting The Millennial Entrepreneur, London Tech Week's Elevating Founders podcast, and Inside the TeqDen.

This week I am joined by Caitlin Rozario, an incredibly impressive human. Caitlin is the co-founder of interlude, a new way for businesses and workers to supercharge their productivity through the power of high-quality work breaks. Caitlin is determined to drive positive change in workplace culture and ultimately make work days better. A content marketer by trade, Caitlin graduated from Cambridge and UCL and recently completed her MBA.In this episode, Caitlin talks about her experience of losing her sight whilst she was at university, how taking breaks was important for her and inspired Interlude. Caitlin also shares her experience of anxiety and why we don't need to fix ourselves. Not only is Cailtin an example of how life gets better but she is making the lives of others better too. If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and share it with your friends.

We're back! Thank you for joining us for the second season of Hey It Gets Better. In this episode, I am joined by Rachel Martin. Rachel is a TEDx speaker, content creator, author, business owner and most importantly... an accountant! Bright, passionate, engaging and committed to her craft, Rachel is a skilled accountant who is changing the industry for the better. As the founder of Accountant She, Rachel produces content that inspires future accountants and supports business owners.  Accountant She is the community Rachel wished she had when she began her accountancy career. It’s a safe place where Rachel can be the role model and inspiration that she wished she had when she decided to be an accountant. Rachel shares her experience of building her two businesses as well as how her life changed after an operation left her with no hearing. She is truly an inspiring human being and an example of how it gets better. Here is where you can find Rachel:Instagram: @accountant_sheTwitter: @accountant_sheLinkedIn: Rachel HarrisYouTube: Accountant SheIf you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and share it with your friends. 

In this episode, I am actually the one being interviewed. My friend Alice Rath, CEO of Pippins Digital Marketing, interviews me about my own life and the challenges I have overcome to get to where I am today. From my mental health diagnosis in my first year of university to losing my job and going freelance, I actually surprised myself with how much I have gone through and achieved in 22 years. I hope you enjoy hearing my story or at least the first couple chapters of it anyways.Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro by Warm Wolf 

In this episode, I am joined by Alice Rath, a charity sector digital marketer and youth advocate. We chat about working everything out in your twenties and how everyone takes a different path, how to set and achieve goals and also how to let people know what you need on a bad day because we all have bad days.  Alice founded her agency in July 2019, Pippins Digital Marketing, collaborating with purpose-led organisations that empower women and create a world where they can thrive. Alongside this, Alice is the co-host of the Digital Marketing Babes Podcast, which aims to equip marketers with the knowledge to break the mould and achieve anything they set their mind to. Alongside her career, Alice advocates for the priorities of young people in the healthcare and social good sector. Where can you find Alice:Instagram: @pippinsdigitalmarketingInstagram: @digitalmarketingbabesSubscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro by Warm Wolf 

I am joined by Danusia Malina-Derben who is the CEO and Founder of DMD Global, a  Badass Mother of Ten, author of NOISE: A Manifesto Modernising Motherhood and Podcast Host. In this episode, we discuss the biggest challenges Danusia faced to get to where she is today, from being adopted to having her first child at 17. We discuss motherhood and the "noise" surrounding it in society and finally, we talk about the fact that things do get better. Danusia Malina-Derben is a mother of ten children, and still her own woman. From teen mother to tenured Organisational Behavior and Development academic, and onto award-winning, internationally published leadership expert. Danusia traded academia to head a global firm that fixes corporate boardrooms and develops top talent. She also hosts two critically acclaimed companion podcasts; School for Mothers and School for Fathers. Danusia has received praise and recognition from The Sunday Times to Metro, Psychologies to Good Housekeeping. She lives in the South Downs, UK with her family, and their mini-dachshund, Dickie. Visit her online at danusiamalinaderben.com Where can you find Danusia:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/school.for.mothers.podcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danusiamalinaderben/Twitter:https://www.facebook.com/SchoolForMothersClubhouse: https://clubber.one/@danusiamd Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro by Warm Wolf 

I am joined by Liam Chennells, CEO of detected and former rugby player, to discuss how he got to where he is today. Liam shares how he went from waking up having to decide whether to spend money getting the tube to work or buying food to the CEO of an upcoming startup that is changing the eCommerce scene. He provides an honest depiction of what life is like when you are in your twenties and building your career but also gives valuable advice about staying true to who you are. This episode was fantastic to record and reminds us all that "there are always blue sky behind the clouds".Where can you find Liam?Instagram: @liamchennellsWebsite: https://www.detected.app/Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro by Warm Wolf 

I am joined by Fiona Thomas, an author and freelance writer with work published in iPaper, Grazia, Happiful Magazine and Huffington Post. Her most recent book Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss is a guide to freelancing. In this episode, we talk about how Fiona got to where she is now. From her career in hospitality to her mental breakdown in 2012 and then to her career as a writer and advocate for mental health. Where can you find Fiona?Instagram: @fionalikestoblogWebsite: https://fionalikestoblog.com/Out of Office book: https://amzn.to/3cR14QaOut of Office podcast: https://fionalikestoblog.com/out-of-office-podcast/Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro by Warm Wolf 

I am joined by Narmeen Kamran who is an event professional, mental health advocate, podcaster, clubhouse pro and many more things. In this episode, Narmeen shares her mental health story and how she has learnt to overcome what life throws at her. Narmeen is a strong and resilient person. Her story about her challenges with her mental health and her perspective on the past truly highlights that things do get better. Narmeen first started in the events industry aged 16 volunteering at comic conventions. Since then she has worked in hospitality and events throughout her studies becoming an AGM at a venue shortly after university. Now with 11 years of experience, she has worked on a variety of events across the world from Olympic sporting competitions to international conferences and awards. Mental Health, Diversity and Personal Development are Narmeen’s passions. She also acts as a strong advocate and speaker on these topics through her own personal experience and growth. Narmeen is involved with multiple industry charities to give back to the industry, most recently creating HospoMasks to raise funds as well as being a qualified Mental Health First Aider. Since her redundancy in the pandemic, Narmeen has launched her own personal brand and started various projects. Desert Island Events is an industry podcast created, produced and hosted by Narmeen as a fun conversation highlighting the heart of the industry, the creativity. Not one to sit still, Narmeen is also running Hospo Book Club, a network centred around personal development and wellbeingWhere can you find Narmeen?Instagram: @eventsnarmeenInstagram: @narniaisonlinePodcast: https://anchor.fm/desertislandeventsClubhouse:@eventsnarmeenMental Health Services:Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.ukBipolar UK-  www.bipolaruk.org.ukCALM- www.thecalmzone.netMen's Health Forum- www.menshealthforum.org.ukMental Health Foundation- www.mentalhealth.org.ukMind- www.mind.org.ukNo Panic- www.nopanic.org.ukOCD Action-  www.ocdaction.org.ukOCD UK- www.ocduk.orgPAPYRUS- www.papyrus-uk.orgRethink Mental Illness- www.rethink.orgSamaritans- www.samaritans.org.ukSANE-  www.sane.org.uk/supportYoungMinds-  www.youngminds.org.ukSubscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro by Warm Wolf

I am joined by Adam Brazier who is the co-founder of Graffiti Life, co-host and co-founder of Creative Rebels and also a fashion and beauty photographer. Adam gives away so much remarkable life advice in this episode, covering everything from finding his way after graduating in the last recession to how being curious will help you progress in life. For anyone who does not feel like they want the typical 9-5 but they don't know what else to do then this episode is for you.Where can you find Adam and Creative Rebels?Instagram: @adambrazierportraitsInstagram: @rebelscreateWebsite: https://adambrazier.co.uk/Podcast: https://creativerebels.co/Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro

I am joined by Lucy Haslam who shares her story of how she went from working at her kitchen table, selling at markets to owning a six-figure business that has its own shop and cafe. Lucy is the founder of Acorn and Pip and before that she was a high school teacher. Lucy shares her inspirational story and how dreaming big, taking risks and planning for her future helped her get to where she is now. This episode is perfect for anyone who doesn't have a plan or wants to change the direction they are going in. Where can you find Lucy?Instagram: @acornandpipWebsite: https://acornandpip.com/Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter 

I am joined by Olivia Hanlon, the founder of Girls in Marketing, an online community empowers and educated women on their marketing journey. When Olivia started Girls in Marketing she never could have imagined it would grow this big. During the pandemic, she took a risk and quit her full-time job to run it. Since then Girls in Marketing has gone from strength to strength. In this episode, Olivia talks about having to make the decision to leave her job and the challenges she faced. These types of decisions are difficult but also exciting. We also discuss loneliness, a feeling lots of us are familiar with since the pandemic, and Olivia shares her tips on coping with it.Where can you find Olivia?Instagram: @oliviamaehanlonInstagram: @girlsinmarketingWebsite: https://girlsinmarketing.com/Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter 

I am joined by Lucy Menghini, founder of Six Stories, ex-Marketing Director Social Chain, Podcaster, eComm, Kickstarter. She has a pretty impressive CV! Lucy didn't go to university and she shows that it is essential for a great career. We talk about how Lucy got into marketing and rose to the position of Marketing Director at Social Chain. After getting married, Lucy spent time travelling with her husband, created a podcast with 60+ downloads and grew their Etsy store into an e-commerce store within the bridal industry. Lucy is full of great life advice and plenty of book recommendations. She shares what she has learnt in different aspects of her life, from her career to relationships. Where can you find Lucy and Six Stories?Instagram: @sixstoriesofficialInstagram: @lucymenghiniWebsite: https://www.sixstories.co.uk/Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro

I am joined by Stacey Pritchard who is the super proud founder of Planthaya. Planthaya began as a lifestyle brand who fell in love with CBD and created their own range but ended up creating a community of people who are all on a wellness journey.  In this episode, we talk about what CBD is and the challenges Stacey faced from having eBay take down her store to having Paypal close her account. We talk about overcoming roadblocks and the importance of feeling your feelings. Stacey is helping many people with their wellness journey. Stacey found herself saying every day to people, who were reaching out for support, "There is no one product (including ours), activity or book that is going to make you feel wonderful. Wellness is an accumulation of small choices each day that have a positive effect on your mind, body, life or community. We are creating a brand and platform to support this." Where can you find Stacey and Planthaya?Instagram: @planthayaInstagram: @iama_badassWebsite: https://planthaya.com/Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro by Warm Wolf 

I am joined by Jess MacIntyre and Nat Moore who founded Mac+Moore, an agency that combines science with magic to achieve brilliant marketing. Jess and Nat discuss how they both experienced a double redundancy and how it led to the birth of Mac+Moore. They have done a lot of work on themselves and their business since Mac+Moore began in 2016. They support businesses that value profit and purpose equally, helping to make the world a better place.  The story of how these two remarkable women both experienced a double redundancy and how it led to them creating an agency that supports positive change is an unmissable HIGB story about working on yourself and finding your purpose.Where can you find Mac+Moore?Instagram: @macandmooreWebsite: https://www.macandmoore.com/Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro by Warm Wolf 

In this episode, I am joined by Amanda Perry who is the founder of SOUP agency, the E-coms growth hub, a coach and just an all-round fantastic person. In this episode, we dive deep into a number of topics from Amanda's own journey where she opens up about her bankruptcy and how finding your purpose can help you navigate life and find what is important. We talk about the year, 2020, the one no one could have predicted. How it highlighted the beauty of technology but also how everyone has had very different experiences. Recording this episode has made me think a lot about this year and how I will use what I have learnt and experienced to do better, it is an episode that gives hope that whilst this year has been tough the future will be better.Where can you find Amanda?Instagram: @amandaperryWebsite: https://www.amandaperry.co.uk/ Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro by Warm Wolf