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Dec 2025

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Unplugged is the brand new podcast from PR By Whitney Williams, our podcast will interview business owners from around the UK and dive into real-life stories on how they have established and grown their brand, our difference is focused on real-life stories from real people and not just your typical large well-known brands.

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December 4, 2025Episode 1653 min

Bianca C. - From Apprentice to Entrepreneur

Whitney Williams sits down with Bianca C., founder of Serenity Hair, for a powerful and honest conversation about resilience, rebuilding, and personal growth. Bianca began her career at just 15 as an apprentice and went on to build a thriving salon empire, before facing challenges that tested everything she’d built. Instead of giving up, she used those experiences to evolve, refocus and build something with deeper meaning.That new chapter became Serenity Hair, Health & Wellbeing: a brand centered around 100% natural, handmade products and creating space for women to heal, grow and feel good again. In this episode, Bianca opens up about what it really looks like to navigate setbacks, learn through the difficult chapters, and find strength in starting again.This conversation is a reminder that success isn’t always linear. Sometimes the difficult moments shape us the most and lead to something even more powerful than what we planned. If you’re rebuilding, rethinking your direction, or simply looking for inspiration from someone who’s lived it, this episode is for you.Tune in for a real, relatable and inspiring conversation that celebrates resilience, new beginnings and the courage to keep moving forward🎙️

November 13, 2025Episode 151 hr 34 min

Dave Radley - The Experience Behind The Leadership

Some stories just stick with you - and this is definitely one of them.In this episode of Unplugged, Whitney sits down with Dave Radley, founder of DMR Training, to uncover the story behind his success - the late nights, the doubts, and the moments that almost made him give up. Dave has never shared his full journey before, and we’re honoured he trusted us to tell it.From early setbacks to shaping a people-first culture, Dave takes us behind the scenes to show what leadership really looks like - not the polished version, but the real, human one. This conversation is raw, inspiring, and full of lessons in resilience, integrity, and staying true to your values when it matters most.🎧 Listen now and discover what leadership really means...

October 23, 2025Episode 1440 min

The Superpower That Keeps Kate Burt's Business Moving: Part 2

It’s here - Part 2 of Kate Burt’s Unplugged episode!You’ve heard the start of her story, now hear the rest. Kate dives into the moments that tested her, the lessons that shaped her leadership, and the superpower that keeps her business moving forward. From navigating personal setbacks to juggling career and family, she shares it all - honestly and unapologetically.🎙️ Listen now and discover what it really takes to lead, persevere, and thrive.

September 18, 2025Episode 1321 min

Breaking Free: Kate Burt's Story

In this candid episode of the Unplugged podcast, Whitney chats to Kate Burt, the CEO of HiveRisk and co-founder of both the Lawyers Retreat and GBLO.Kate shares her journey from being a young legal professional in Liverpool to a solicitor in Manchester. She discusses what it was like to train as a lawyer in the early 2000s, a time when Google wasn't around , and trainee solicitors were expected to argue cases in court. She talks about the pressure to appear perfect and the relentless stress that led to dark fantasies of escaping the profession.Kate reveals how dabbling in network marketing opened her eyes to a different world, reigniting her creativity and blowing the lid off what she thought was possible. Ultimately, this led her to realise that the traditional path of partnership was too "boring" and didn't light her up anymore. With nothing else to go to, she quit her job to pursue a new path, staying true to herself and her soul.This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling the pressure to fit into a mould and is ready to create their own path.

August 26, 2025Episode 1245 min

Something big is beginning - Don Mosbeh

On her recent trip to Dubai, our founder Whitney Williams invited Don Mosbeh to join her for a conversation and he didn’t hold back.From being headhunted by Microsoft, IBM, Cisco and Huawei at a young age, to leading billion-dollar businesses across industries, to now creating The Don, this is a story that inspires action.This conversation is about leadership. About mindset. About building without limits.One conversation in Dubai turned into a podcast.What comes next? Let’s just say, much bigger things are on the way

August 5, 2025Episode 1118 min

Find a Way - John McNamara, Property Finance Expert

Introducing John McNamara! founder of Focus Commercial and Rosmara Development Group. With over 14 years in the industry, John talks us through his journey from civil servant to property finance specialist, including saving clients from repossession, studying at Harvard, and building businesses that truly go above and beyond. A must-watch for anyone in development or finance, and a reminder that there’s always a way.

May 23, 2025Episode 1025 min

We're not here to tick boxes, we live and breathe it - Sean Taylor on Zip World

This week on Unplugged, we’re joined by Sean Taylor, the man behind Zip World, one of the UK’s boldest adventure brands, and someone who’s packed more into one lifetime than most of us could in three.A-Levels, Royal Marines, and what it means to run a major business as a Welshman. We hear about it all! And all filmed at Sean's Holiday home in Anglesey.

March 7, 2025Episode 851 min

Care Comes First: Dan Archer on Redefining the Care Industry

Dan Archer, founder of Visiting Angels UK, shares his journey into the care industry and his mission to revolutionise it. His personal experience with his grandmother's inadequate care fuelled his passion to create a company that prioritises caregivers, leading to exceptional client care. Discover how Visiting Angels is tackling the UK's care crisis with innovative approaches like "choose your caregiver" and "undercover carers," and learn about their commitment to caregiver well-being through initiatives like Carefest and Home Care's Got Talent.

November 8, 2024Episode 731 min

Tyro FC - Teaching kids about football with Lathan Forrester

November 1, 2024Episode 646 min

The Nervous and the Liars - Jacey Normand, BBC Presenter

Thrilled to share our latest podcast episode featuring Jacey Normand, a TV presenter with over two decades in the industry. Jacey dives into her experiences and gives us a glimpse into our upcoming collaboration, where she’ll bring her expertise to our clients through exclusive media coaching sessions. Watch now for great insights on presenting, and learn how Jacey will help our clients build confidence on camera!Unplugged is the brand new podcast from PR By Whitney Williams, our podcast will interview business owners from around the UK and dive into real-life stories on how they have established and grown their brand, our difference is focused on real-life stories from real people and not just your typical large well-known brands.