PRsonal

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100

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Jun 2026

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In this series of podcasts, Charlotte Nichols, managing director of PR agency Harvey & Hugo, gets up close and PRsonal with a variety of well-known business faces. Nothing is off limits as she digs deep to get to know the person behind the professional...

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June 30, 202657 min

Faith, charity and being branded ‘thick’ – Meet Sir Peter Vardy

For someone written off as 'thick' by his teachers, Sir Peter Vardy really has defied all expectations. A businessman and philanthropist, Sir Peter is a true North East success story - turning a single Ford dealership into a £500m business. On this PRsonal episode, he sits down with host Charlotte Nichols to discuss his incredible life story. From becoming the world's leading Aston Martin dealer, to growing a business with six staff into a team of 6,000 and how he now receives 150 requests a month from charities - Peter's story is unlike anyone elses. A must-watch episode featuring one of the region's greatest living businessmen. PRsonal socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast Harvey & Hugo’s socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo

June 23, 202630 min

'I was an original TV Gladiator': Meet Diane Youdale - AKA Jet

PRsonal - are you ready?! In the latest episode, Charlotte is joined by a TV legend. In the 90s, Diane Youdale - aka Jet - was one of Britain's most famous faces when she starred on the ITV show, Gladiators. She discusses that experience, from the famous Lycra to signing her face on a duvet. PRsonal socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast Harvey & Hugo’s socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo

June 16, 20261 hr 7 min

'I was a footballer - but my lung collapsed twice'' Meet Stuart Bramley

As founder of Mira Marketing, Stuart Bramley is one of the North East's leading young entrepreneurs. Before being a businessman, though, he was a very promising footballer playing for the likes of Blyth Spartans. However, in this episode of PRsonal he opens up about his lung collapsing not once but twice. He shares with host Charlotte about the challenges that brought him - especially as he was preparing to become a dad. From playing football in the USA to his first failed business - and why he now sees that as a 'blessing'. PRsonal socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast Harvey & Hugo’s socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo

June 9, 2026Episode 971 hr 3 min

‘Dad would whip her with his belt’: Meet Michelle Sheekey

Michelle Sheekey admits most of her childhood was 'pretty traumatic'. Living with an abusive and violent dad, Michelle had no idea what home would be like when she got home. Her dad would strip the house of all furniture. Sometimes he would use his belt to beat her mum. It was so bad, Michelle admits that as a very young child, her and her siblings would hide in bed and plot how they could kill him. In this emotional episode, Michelle shares the story of her harrowing upbringing - including the devastating death of her brother and being kicked out of home at 16 - and how it shaped a remarkable career. A successful coach and owner of the North East's biggest independent nursery, Michelle has defied the odds time and time again. PRsonal socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast Harvey & Hugo’s socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo

June 2, 20261 hr 5 min

'I was an Olympian - then my world unravelled' - Meet Chris Cook

It is the dream of millions around the world. And Chris Cook has lived it - not once, but twice. Having competed at both the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, Chris shares his stories from the pool as he reflects on an incredible career. But for Chris, leaving the sport resulted in an 'emotional unravelling' - and in this episode he sits down with host Charlotte Nichols to talk about what came next, and how he found himself after leaving the sport he loved. Now a non-executive director and keynote speaker, Chris talks about everything from the vital support of his wife, Erica, to the horror of losing his lifesavings within days after a business opportunity fell apart. PRsonal socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast Harvey & Hugo’s socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo

May 27, 2026Episode 951 hr 12 min

'I'm a kickboxing champion - but my parents never cuddled me'

Garry Bell always shows his children that they are loved. Because as a child, he never felt like he was. A champion kickboxer, Garry is also an entrepreuner and gym owner. But on this emotional episode of PRsonal, he shares his emotionally difficult upbringing on Teesside. No hugs at home. Parents who never told him that they loved him. And as his book 'Unmasked' reveals, that wasn't it. Violence. Terror. Physical and mental abuse - although a picture of Jean-Claude Van Damme would send him on a trajectory that would change his life completely. PRsonal socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast Harvey & Hugo’s socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo

May 19, 20261 hr 0 min

'I tragically lost my daughter at 20': Meet Vicki Eagle

This is without doubt one of the most emotional episodes of PRsonal yet. Almost two years ago, Poppy Eagle collapsed and died suddenly at her family home in Washington. She was just 20, a student with the world at her feet. Her mum Vicki has since launched Poppy's Light Foundation, a charity fighting to prevent similar tragedies from striking other families. She sits down with host Charlotte to talk about the fateful day in August and the devastating impact it has had. But from darkness comes light - and Vicki also talks about the incredible work she and others are doing to keep her beloved daughter's memory alive. PRsonal socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast Harvey & Hugo’s socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo

May 12, 20261 hr 0 min

'I sold a business for £65m - the next six weeks were the worst of my life': Meet Neil Stephenson

Neil Stephenson is pretty good at business. The fact he sold Onyx for £65m is proof of that. But on this episode of PRsonal, he opens up to host Charlotte Nichols about what followed. The ‘worst six weeks’ of his life. Bored in his 'man cave', Neil's phone was silent - and he missed the hustle. He's since become an angel investor, helping companies across the North East grow, and he shares his experience and tips for growing a business - and opens up about the one job he won't dare offer any advice on how to do. PRsonal socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast Harvey & Hugo’s socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo

May 5, 20261 hr 14 min

'I'm a sex worker - it is nothing like people expect' - Meet Emily Payne

Emily Payne is many things. An author. A singer. A public speaker who has even delivered talks to the WI. And she's also a sex worker. And in this fascinating episode of PRsonal, she sits down with host, Charlotte Nichols, to lift-the-lid on the oldest job in the world. From the type of men who pay for sex, to the very blunt reason why it isn't as empowering as many say, Emily pulls no punches as she also talks about her book 'Sex is Hard Work: The Tourist’s Guide to the Sights and Smells of Prostitution' Expect laughs. Expect shock. This is an episode like no other. Emily's book: https://tinyurl.com/3k49pvbk Emily's YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/wnfzk477 PRsonal socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast Harvey & Hugo’s socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo

April 21, 202658 min

'My uni job was on Richard Branson's private island' - Meet Robert Brasington

Some students help fund uni by pulling pints. Robert Brasington did things a bit differently. Instead, a chance meeting ended with him coaching tennis on Sir Richard Branson’s Necker and Moskito private islands. And Robert admits to host Charlotte, that short trip to the British Virgin Islands reshaped both his perspective and career trajectory. After graduating from Durham Uni, Robert founded Rosemont Dental Group, a business already valued at millions. And on this episode of PRsonal he talks about his growth journey, the buzz of the deal - and coaching tennis in paradise. PRsonal socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast Harvey & Hugo’s socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo