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Welcome to the Blooming North Podcast! Each month, we’ll be inspiring you, empowering you and guiding you towards a more fulfilling life, both personally and professionally. You'll get more access to the thoughts of our amazing speakers from our Bloom North panel events and workshops, plus there will be plenty of chances for you to get involved. Simply follow this podcast so you get every new episode each month! Have any questions and want to get in touch? Tell us what you want to hear more of and find out more about Bloom North at: Website: www.bloomnorth.org Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bloomnorthnetwork/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloom-north/ Music by Owen Carswell

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June 3, 202639 min

When your followers turn on you. The dark side of social media.

We co-exist with social media now as if it has always been there and yetit’s still a relatively new form of communication, with limited controls andboundaries. There are many positives to social media platforms, theyprovide us with connectivity and community that can be truly inspiring. Butwith such an ease of unlimited accessibility it undeniably invites a dark sideto social media.We’ve invited today’s guest Declan Anthony, who is part of the dancegroup Unity, who received Simon Cowell’s golden buzzer when appearingon BGT in 2023, to discuss their experience and the devastating impact ofbeing subjected to online trolling. Proudly sponsored by Miroma Outcomes, the barter and corporate tradingdivision of Miroma Group. With special thanks to: Guest: Declan Anthony Insta @deccerzzz TikTok(@declananthony_) Our Host:Lisa Hughesfounder and director of Lisa Hughes Coaching. Web: Lisa Hughes Coaching-Insta@lisahughescoaching Our Producers: 1WORD productions www.1wordproductions.co.ukStudio: And our studio hosts, Colony Workspaces ManchesterNorthern Quarter Office Spaces | Colony Coworking Spaces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 31, 202623 min

Women in Leadership: On the Record

Recorded at a special International Women’s Day event hosted by WACL (Women in Advertising, Communications and Leadership), this episode of the Blooming North Podcast features a collection of short conversations with female trailblazers across the media and leadership landscape. Each guest shares their perspective on a powerful leadership question, capturing honest insights on what shapes them, and their leadership. From the most powerful thing someone has ever told them, to the importance of making space for others at the table, these bite-sized conversations explore what women give to one another, what they gain from community, and the words of wisdom that continue to be passed forward. Designed to bring you practical advice and inspiration from the women driving change today it’s a must listen for the modern women looking for a brighter future. With: Rachael Cochrane – Head of Client and agency solutions. Lad bible group. Olivia Waite – Group sales director – Channel factory Laura Bamber – Founder of the vibrancy hub Anjna Mistry – Head of brand and marketing. Supreme Links: Rachael Cochrane – Head of Client and agency solutions. Lad bible group. linkedin.com/in/rachael-cochrane-aa108549 Olivia Waite – Group sales director – Channel factory linkedin.com/in/oliviawaite0105 Laura Bamber – Founder of the vibrancy hub linkedin.com/in/laura-bamber-11334910 Anjna Mistry – Head of brand and marketing. Supreme linkedin.com/in/anjna-mistry Thanks to: Cole Mbuilu https://www.1wordproductions.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 13, 202627 min

International Women’s Day: Women Driving Change

In this special on-location episode of the Blooming North Podcast, host Lisa records live from Goodison Park, home of Everton Women, to celebrate International Women’s Day. Joined by Dawn Paine, former CMO of Nintendo and Universal Pictures and Co-Founder of Aurora, and Sue Gregory, CEO of Everton in the Community, the conversation explores what modern leadership really looks like. Together they discuss the lessons learned from leading at the highest levels, the difference between experience and wisdom, and the leadership traits that truly make an impact beyond outdated ideas of “masculine” and “feminine” styles. From the power of place and Northern identity to the role of sport in driving real social change, this episode reflects on the influence of women who are shaping organisations, communities, and the future of leadership. Recorded at a special International Women’s Day event hosted by WACL (Women in Advertising, Communications and Leadership), this conversation celebrates the pioneers and trailblazers creating meaningful change and asks what female leadership might look like in the next decade. If you’re passionate about leadership, impact, and empowering women to thrive both personally and professionally, this episode is for you. Thanks to Dawn Paine. EO & Co-Founder Aurora & proud WACL member linkedin.com/in/dawnpaine The WACL network and Womens EFC. Sue Gregory. Chief Executive Officer at EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-gregory-44a053146/ Our producer Cole: 1WORD Productions ltd - www.1wordproductions.co.uk Our host: Lisa Hughes. https://www.instagram.com/lisahughescoaching/ www.lisahughescoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 4, 202635 min

From Boys to Men: Redefining Masculinity Together

What does healthy masculinity actually look like today - and why does it start much earlier than we think? In this episode of The Blooming North Podcast, Lisa is joined by Mike Nicholson, Director of Progressive Masculinity, and Seb Randle, Founder of The Helpful Space, to unpack one of the most talked-about (and often misunderstood) topics of our time: boys, men, and the future of allyship. From classrooms to workplaces, friendships to relationships, we explore how ideas of masculinity are formed, challenged, and reshaped - and what happens when boys and men aren’t given the tools to express themselves emotionally, connect deeply, or show up as allies without fear or defensiveness. Together, we discuss: What’s really happening with boys in schools right now How masculinity norms show up later in adult life and the workplace What toxic, positive, and progressive masculinity actually mean Why emotional literacy is a game-changer for men and boys How men and women can support each other without emotional burnout What gives us hope for the next generation of men This is an honest, practical and light-hearted conversation - full of insight, personal stories, and real-world examples - for parents, educators, leaders, partners, and anyone who wants to be part of healthier, more inclusive change. ✨ Because there aren’t just “one or two” ways to be a man - there are billions. This episode is sponsored by MiQThe leading AI-powered advertising tech trained on the most connected data set in the world. MiQ leverages 700 trillion signals revealing what people are watching, browsing, and buying - helping brands connect in smarter, more meaningful ways. Host: Lisa Hughes founder & director of Lisa Hughes Coaching Web: https://lisahughescoaching.com Insta @LisaHughes Coaching Seb Randle https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulspace/ linkedin.com/in/seb-randle-2787b412 Mike Nicholson https://progressivemasculinity.co.uk/ linkedin.com/in/mike-nicholson-672779243 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 6, 202640 min

The mid-life revolution. Women in media and the midlife revolution.

After an amazing response to an event back in October where bloom teamed up with TWIPN for an unapologetically bold exploration of the realities of 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚. We needed to have the guests back to explore the topic more. Our host Lisa is joined by Anna Sampson, author of the IPA report ‘Time for Some New Age Thinking’, and Jacquie Duckworth, co-founder of Visible Inc., whose mission is to empower midlife women to thrive in a career in media shine a spotlight on the untold stories and overlooked brilliance of midlife women in advertising and media. With shocking stories of the dismissal of midlife women and the bias they receive, it’s a must listen whatever your age so we can start to do something about it. Sponsored by Seedtag- who help you win your audience, by tapping into their interests, emotions and intentions. Host: Lisa Hughes founder and director of Lisa Hughes Coaching. Web: https://lisahughescoaching.com Insta: @LisaHughesCoaching Guests: Jacquie Duckworth https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquie-duckworth/ Anna Sampson https://www.linkedin.com/in/annasampsoninsightwithcommercialvalue/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 1, 202544 min

Bloom North Christmas Special

This week we've got some exciting news as we introduce and announce the 2026 president and vice president, Beth Sutherland and Saskia Starritt who join Lisa for this festive episode. We have games – ‘chrimmy prezzy keep or did you keep the receipt?’ and a quiz for our guests. Find out what they thought of the year so far and everything they are looking forward to next year. Kindly sponsored by Azerion. Your digital growth partner. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/azerion linkedin.com/in/emma-hart-140420169 Insta: @Emma _hart26 Host: Lisa Hughes founder & director of Lisa Hughes Coaching. Web: https://lisahughescoaching.com Insta @Lisa HughesCoaching Guests: Beth - https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-sutherland-a19937a8/ Saskia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saskia-starritt-198966185/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 3, 202540 min

Bonus Parents. StepDad Stories

Welcome to this month’s Blooming North Podcast Host Lisa welcomes two remarkable bonus dads who share their heartfelt journeys of stepping into parenthood. James Attwater, Regional Agency Lead at Seedtag and committee member of the Bloom North network, is a proud bonus parent to two kids. Keiran Gillam, station manager in the fire service, is a bonus parent to none other than our very own Beth Sutherland, VP of the Bloom North Network. In this uplifting conversation, James and Keiran open up about the realities of being a bonus parent, from navigating complex family dynamics and building trust, to the joys of watching their stepchildren grow. Whether you're a bonus parent yourself, considering blending a family, or simply curious about modern family life, this episode offers honest insights, practical wisdom, and plenty of heart. This podcast is sponsored by Pubmatic: Building a better supply chain for the future of digital advertising. Host: Lisa Hughes Founder and director of Lisa Hughes Coaching. Web: LisaHughesCoaching.com Socials: @LisaHughesCoaching Guest: James Attwater. Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jamesattwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 3, 202546 min

Women Misbehaving

Welcome to this month’s Blooming North Podcast. In our latest episode host Lisa is joined by Hattie Pearson, DJ and Presenter and Sue Benson, founder and CEO of The Behaviour’s Agency to talk all about women misbehaving. Lisa, Hattie and Sue dive into the world of rule breaking, abandoning traditional career paths and being labelled “bossy.” So if you’re outspoken and proud, un ‘lady like’, or are navigating challenging perceptions in your career or personal life, this episode is for you. This podcast is sponsored by Gum Gum, the contextual first ad tech company. Creating the perfect match between brands and consumers. Host: Lisa Hughes founder and director of Lisa Hughes Coaching Web: https://lisahughes.coaching.com Insta @LisaHughesCoaching Sue Benson Web - https://thebehavioursagency.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suebenson-brand-happiness-expert/ Hattie Pearson Insta @hattiepearson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 29, 202547 min

The Hidden Cost of Cancer - what no one tells you.

Welcome to this very special episode of the Blooming North Podcast! Joining LIsa today is Danielle Bromley. Danielle is commercial director at crossover, a family woman and Manchester networker. However she joined Lisa in this episdoe to share her story as a cancer survivor. Danielle shares with us all the stuff that goes with cancer that no one really mentions, or understands. Danielle is incredibly candid and very open about her experiences and shares how some of the hidden costs and physical changes can take people by surprise as well as the recovery process and how that impacts relationships, work and all facets of life. * Please note we will be talking about diagnosis, recovery, relationships and life after cancer and this content may be triggering for some people. So please exercise your own judgment as you listen. Danielle Bromley. Commercial director at crossover and cancer survivor. ⁠linkedin.com/in/danielle-bromley⁠ Instagram: danbrommers Host: Lisa Hughes founder and director of Lisa Hughes Coaching Web: https://lisahughes.coaching.com Insta @LisaHughesCoaching This podcast is sponsored by Gum Gum, the contextual first ad tech company. Creating the perfect match between brands and consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 11, 202539 min

From The Ground Up

This Week Dr Sally Alwan joins Lisa to share her inspiring story of building her life from the Ground Up. She was born in Iraq before her parents gave up their lives to move to the UK to complete their PHDs on a funded program. Due to the gulf war, their funding was pulled, and they went into survival mode. Listen as Sally talks about resilience, growing up as a cultural minority and how she beat the odds of being successful when the odds were stacked against her. Honest, inspiring and eye opening, this is a story of creativity and determination. This podcast is sponsored by Gum Gum, the contextual first ad tech company. Creating the perfect match between brands and consumers. Host: Lisa Hughes founder & director of Lisa Hughes Coachig Web: https://lisahughescoaching.com Insta @LisaHughesCoaching Guest Dr. Sally Alwan https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-alwan-89a61b277 https://www.instagram.com/drsally_orthodontics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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