Inside Derby Podcast

Richard Pilmore - RLTP Accountants

In this episode of the Inside Derby Podcast, James is joined by Richard Pilmore of RLTP Accountants. They discuss Richard's career journey so far, including why the apprenticeship route suited him well and the potential benefits to others by doing the same, right through to launching and then growing his own accountancy business. https://www.rltp.co.uk/

Lauren Benton - Pat a Cake

In this episode, James is joined by Lauren Benton from Pat a Cake. We talk about Lauren's previous experiences including setting up and running a charity, through to baking at home with her children which led to professional baking and opening a shop. We then talk about the circumstances and decision to pivot and focus on wholesale business and the future ahead. https://patacakestudio.co.uk/  

Jennifer Wyman & Nikki Webster - Bridge the Gap CIC

In this episode, James is joined by the brilliant duo Jennifer Wyman and Nikki Webster from Bridge the Gap Mental Health CIC. We learn about their previous experiences prior to Bridge the Gap which also contributed to them starting out, getting started and Nikki joining Jennifer, right through to the progress and current position including the current services that they offer! Check out them and their resources and services at: https://www.jwbridgethegap.com/    

Beshlie Donaldson

In this episode of the Inside Derby podcast, James is joined by executive coach Beshlie Donaldson.   We learn all about her career so far including employed roles in recruitment, to executive search and having her own business before then talking about the recent changes that have occured and led her to setting up her coaching business.  

Laura Howard - The Contented Workplace Company

In this episode of the Inside Derby Podcast, James is joined by Laura Howard from the Contented Workplace Company. We learn about Laura's career so far including 14 enjoyable years at the Chamber of Commerce, then deciding to study a masters programme whilst juggling childcare, to then starting her own business. We talk about her current business where the values of curiosity and questioning amongst the leadership help other businesses to create better workplaces and work days. https://thecontentedworkplace.co/