The Business Awards Show

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Aug 2026

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Welcome to the Business Awards Show, where we share valuable information, secret nuggets, to get your award entry noticed by the judges for all the right reasons. Our weekly episodes also feature inspirational interviews with winners, judges, and sponsors. So let's dive in and start your journey to award winning success.

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September 2, 202629 min

Episode 213: Finding Your Voice to Become an Award Winner with Helen von Dadelszen

Behind every credible award entry and engaging acceptance speech is someone who has learned how to communicate with impact. In this episode, Helen von Dadelszen shows us how. Helen is founder of Present Potential and author of 'Courageous Action', the ideal book for helping people communicate more confidently. She tells Debbie why nerves are normal, sharing practical tips on reading the brief carefully, respecting time limits, and bringing genuine personality rather than a rehearsed script. Additionally, she discusses the growing use of video entries, how to make a pitch memorable within a strict time limit, and the breathing and grounding techniques that help manage nerves. Helen and Debbie also compare approaches to acceptance speeches, and why fear of public speaking should never stop someone entering an award. Her tips could be the catalyst for entering your business into awards. Don't miss it! About Helen Helen von Dadelszen helps smart, thoughtful professionals turn their ideas into clear, confident and impactful communication. She believes confidence is built through action, and that everyone has a unique communication style that can be strengthened and shared. As founder of Present Potential Sàrl, Helen provides practical training and coaching in public speaking, presentation skills, vocal presence and confident communication, working across technical, scientific, academic and humanitarian fields. She is also the author of 'Courageous Action: Your Playbook for Communicating Confidently One Step at a Time', a hands-on guide to building communication confidence. Her work is strongly influenced by improvisational theatre, helping clients become more present and comfortable with uncertainty. An active Toastmasters member and European speech contest winner, Helen is originally from New Zealand. Now based in Switzerland, she brings an international, human-centred approach to communication coaching. {2:08} Helen's background and her journey to Present Potential. {4:08} Helen's typical clients. {6:02} How to prepare for an awards presentation. {12:08} The importance of planning your pitch. {14:51} Helen's book 'Courageous Action'. {17:30} How to give a good acceptance speech. {24:23} Connecting with an audience. {26:49} Helen's future plans. Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk https://bestsmeawards.co.uk/ Connect with Helen: https://academy.presentpotential.ch/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-von-dadelszen/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/present-potential/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/present_potential YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_2NMosqJQBBiv5ux3mYHg Helen's book 'Courageous Action': https://courageousaction.ch/

August 26, 202638 min

Episode 212: The One-Of-A-Kind Networking That's Being Recognised by Awards with Pete Rhodes

Pete Rhodes never liked networking events, so he built one that actually works. And consequently, Meet for Good won the Gold Award for Best Networking Group at this year's Best SME Awards. Debbie Gilbert speaks to Pete, founder of All for Good and Meet for Good, about nearly twenty years in sport, including roles at the Youth Sport Trust and Team GB. That experience led him to build a business connecting sport, sponsorship and charity to create genuine social impact. He explains the thinking behind Meet for Good, why it deliberately stays small and intimate, and how it has become a platform for inspiring speakers and meaningful charitable partnerships. Pete also discusses why passion for a cause matters more than scale, how businesses can create real impact through sponsorship, and his plans to expand the network beyond the Midlands. About Pete Pete was involved in the sports industry for nearly 20 years. From the Youth Sport Trust to the British Olympic Association, Pete has successfully worked to raise sponsorship and funding for leading organisations, as well as managing events to meet those fundraising targets for such milestones as the Athens and Beijing Olympics. In 2005, he set up All for Good. He based his business on a vision to use the power of sport, sponsorship and events to make a genuine difference. He has worked alongside sports personalities, charities, corporate partners, and governing bodies to create events and partnerships that not only deliver exceptional experiences, but also generate lasting social impact. As a result, he has raised over £10m, determined that every event should have an event bigger than itself. In 2020 he launched Meet for Good to bring a similar focus to networking, winning the Best Networking Business at the Best SME Awards in 2026. {3:03} Why All for Good is unique. {3:44} How Pete went about achieving his goals. {6:13} Some typical All for Good porjects. {10:18} Pete's favourite sports. {10:53} The sociability of golf. {12:25 } How the Meet for Good network was formed and has evolved. {20:06} Cross-pollination between the 'Good' businesses. {21:21} Current projects. {24:18} Why Pete entered the Best SME Awards. {28:59} Baton of Hope and other supported charity events. {30:58} Getting the most from partnering with charities. Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk https://bestsmeawards.co.uk/ Connect with Pete: https://www.allforgood.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterhodesafg/

August 19, 202632 min

Episode 211: Customer Service First, Awards Follow with Natalie Roukin and Jenna Stopforth

Natalie Roukin and Jenna Stopforth have never chased awards. Their priority was to make every client feel special, and the trophies followed. The founders of By Two Studio, an award-winning St Albans-based interior design business, share how they built a business founded on customer service, having met while training as interior designers. They also explain how getting involved right at the architect and builder stage leads to better results. To that end, Natalie and Jenna discuss the technology they use to bring designs to life, the importance of understanding how a family actually lives before decorating, and why they work with a coach to keep improving their customer journey. They also touch on current design trends, the emotional side of transforming people's homes, and their exciting plans to open a second studio in Spain within the next few years. About Natalie and Jenna Natalie Roukin and Jenna Stopforth are the friends and business partners behind By Two Studio, brought together by a shared love of interiors over thirteen years ago when they left established careers to retrain in interior design. Natalie came from a background as an Executive PA and Jenna from advertising, and they quickly discovered a shared belief that great design is about far more than how a home looks, it is about how it makes people feel and live. After working together through Natalie Roukin Interiors, they launched By Two Studio, a residential design studio specialising in full home renovations and new builds across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North London. Customer experience remains central, reflected in their Silver win in the Customer Service category at the Best Businesswomen Awards 2025 and multiple Best of Houzz Customer Service Awards. {2:40} How Natalie got into interior design. {3:20} How the tqo partners met. {3:44} The roots of Jenna's passion for interior design. {4:21} Choosing the name 'By Two Studio'. {5:03} Who does what in the business? {5:59} Growing the client base. {7:08} Navigating wild client ideas. {8:25} Using technology to enhance customer experience. {9:53} Incorporating awards into the marketing process. {12:58} How interior design can influence architectural design. {15:07} Jenna's favourite project. {16:34} Natalie's thoughts on Grand Designs and other property shows. {17:56} Why exceptional customer service is so important to Natalie and Jenna. {19:10} The benefits of working with a coach. {20:52} The misconceptions about interior design. {24:30} The satisfaction in transforming people's homes. {26:25} Workspaces morphing into home spaces. {26:55} What's on trend in design at the moment? {29:27} By Two Studio's future growth plans. Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk https://bestsmeawards.co.uk/ Connect with By Two Studio: https://bytwostudio.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bytwostudio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bytwostudio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/by.two.studio/ Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/bytwostudiolimited/ Houzz: https://www.houzz.co.uk/hznb/professionals/interior-designers/by-two-studio-pfvwus-pf~973886982

August 12, 202632 min

Episode 210: Why Award Wins Open Doors for Charities with Phoenix Humphreys

Grant funding can feel like a locked door, but in this episode we discover how a little recognition can be the key that opens it. Debbie Gilbert is joined by Phoenix Humphreys, founder of Raise to Rise, who helps charities and community organisations secure funding in an ethical and sustainable way. Phoenix shares her unlikely route from a corporate facilities role into fundraising, describing the challenges of building a solo consultancy. We also talk AI and why human insight will always trump it in writing a persuasive grant bid. She explains how charities and CICs become grant ready, and clarifies the difference between the two structures. Crucially, she discusses how entering business awards builds trust, visibility and even funding opportunities for good causes. Phoenix also reflects on her own award wins and reveals her long term ambition to launch her own grant giving foundation. About Phoenix Phoenix Humphreys is the Founder of Raise to Rise, a multi award-winning fundraising consultancy making expert fundraising support accessible and affordable for charities, CICs and community organisations across the UK. Launched in 2024, Raise to Rise has grown from one client to supporting more than 40 charities and CICs nationwide, with 17 becoming long-term partners. For those partners, Phoenix has secured £495,868 in grant funding, creating an estimated £1.98 million in potential social value, benefiting vulnerable communities from care leavers to domestic abuse survivors. A passionate sector advocate, Phoenix mentors emerging fundraisers and has delivered more than 80 free consultations. She is a Silver Award winner at the 2025 Best Business Women Awards, a 2024 Woman Who "One to Watch" winner, and features in the #iAlso100 list. {2:10} Why Phoenix founded Raise to Rise. {4:18} Phoenix's corporate career. {5:23} The greatest challenges of the first three years. {6:35} Getting leads. {9:52} How Raise to Rise helps charities and CICs. {12:25 } The right tools for researching appropriate grants. {14:35} How organisations prepare to become grant ready. {17:29} The difference between a charity and a CIC. {19:06} How awards support grant applications. {21:20} Why national awards can raise a charity's exposure significantly. {24:09} Harnessing the power of awards to grow Raise to Rise. {26:09} Phoenix's awards journey. {30:07} Phoenix's big dream for the future. Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk https://bestsmeawards.co.uk/ Connect with Phoenix: https://raisetorise.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/raise-to-rise/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoenix-humphreys-79467019b/

August 5, 202630 min

Episode 209: Decoding the Art of the Award Entry with Rachel Hayward

Award entries are part CV, part pitch, and part confession. Rachel Hayward has spent over a decade helping businesses get all three right. Rachel Hayward, founder of Ask the Chameleon, speaks to Debbie Gilbert about starting her business, helping her clients successfully win grants, tenders, and awards, and how she has become a multi-award winner herself. Winner of the Best Solopreneur Award at the inaugural Best SME Awards, Rachel explains how redundancy from the charity sector led her into bid writing, and why she has chosen to stay a solopreneur rather than scale up. She has championed small businesses through the FSB. Rachel also discusses how entering awards allows her to better understand the process. Crucially, she exposes the dangers of relying on AI for entries, and why she believes human judging will always matter more than automated scoring. About Rachel Rachel Hayward is Managing Director of Ask the Chameleon Ltd, the award-winning bid writing and procurement consultancy helping SMEs, charities and social enterprises compete, and win, in markets dominated by much larger organisations. Since 2015 she has secured access to more than £192.4 million through successful bids, frameworks and tenders, including £4.6 million in charitable grants. As a micro business owner herself, Rachel understands what it takes to compete in a bigger game. Her expertise spans public sector procurement, grant funding, strategic bid writing and award submissions, including the King's Awards for Enterprise and Chamber of Commerce Awards. She recently led the Ducks in a Row crowdfunding campaign for Trent Rowing Club, raising £31,140 in memory of her late father, the club's President for over 30 years. Her mission is simple: to prove that size should never limit ambition. With the right strategy, even the smallest organisations can compete - and win – in the biggest games. {2:25} Why Rachel started Ask The Chameleon. {3:54} Where did the name 'Ask the Chameleon' come from? {5:14} How Rachel built her client base. {7:00} A conscious decision to remain a solopreneur. {9:18} Rachel's efforts to support other small businesses. {12:03 } How Rachel approaches clients requiring award-entry support. {16:05} Rachel's own awards journey. {19:12} The dangers of using AI for award entries. {22:36} How to make your award entry stand out. {26:55} What's on the agenda for the next few years? {28:35} Rachel's tendering business. Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk https://bestsmeawards.co.uk/ Connect with Rachel: https://www.askthechameleon.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelhaywardaskthechameleon/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-the-chameleon-ltd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askthechameleon/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askthechameleon/

July 29, 202633 min

Episode 208: Why Customer Service Still Wins Awards with Ingrid Sanderson

Ingrid Sanderson didn't win Gold for Best Customer Service at the Best SME Awards by accident. She built her whole business around delighting customers. Debbie Gilbert talks to Ingrid, founder of Principal Business Travel to find out more. Ingrid explains why she set up her own agency in 1999, the licensing hurdles that protected clients from the start, and how losing airline commissions forced her to rebuild the business around transparent service fees. She shares how word of mouth propelled her business and how staff moving between companies grew her client base. Ingrid also discusses proactive problem-solving during flight disruptions, as in Dubai and Doha this year. Furthermore, she discusses new initiatives like wellness guides and a loyalty scheme for travellers. Finally, we hear why entering awards has become an unexpected but valuable source of networking and PR. About Ingrid Ingrid Sanderson is the founder of Principal Business Travel, a business she has grown and led for over 26 years through industry disruption, global crises and changing markets. An award-winning entrepreneur and champion of customer service, she is also co-founder of the Executive Round Table, helping business owners build resilient, successful businesses. {2:56} Why Ingrid started her own travel agency. {5:41} The challenges involved in setting up a travel agency. {10:31} Growing and maintaining a client base. {16:25} Ingrid's outstanding approach to customer service. {25:44} Ingrid's favourite travel destinations. {26:46 } Setting up a new coaching business. {29:35} Future plans for Principal Travel. {30:44} Why Ingrid finally began to enter awards. Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk https://bestsmeawards.co.uk/ Connect with Ingrid: https://principaltravel.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/principal-world-travel/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingridsanderson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/principalworld/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/principalbusinesstravel/ The Executive Round Table: https://execroundtable.co.uk/ Principal Rewards: https://principaltravel.co.uk/principal-rewards/

July 22, 202632 min

Episode 207: Still Winning Awards After 26 Years and Why it Matters with Vaishali Shah

div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 [&_>_*:last-child]:mb-0 standard-markdown"> In February this year, Ananya Cards won Best Wedding Stationery at the UK Weddings and Honeymoon Awards. It was another in a long list of awards founder Vaishali Shah has won over 26 years in business. And it meant just as much as her first. In this episode, Debbie Gilbert chats to Vaishali, founder of Creative ID and Ananya Cards, sharing how she built her two businesses. She discusses balancing print and digital stationery, why entering awards helps founders clarify their message, and how networking and nurturing long-term client relationships have driven growth. As a judge for the Wedding Industry Awards, Vaishali explains why she pushed for greater diversity on judging panels and what makes an entry stand out. FInally, we get to hear some exciting plans for her businesses' future growth. About Vaishali Vaishali Shah is an award-winning entrepreneur with two brands: Creative ID, a branding and marketing consultancy, and Ananya Cards, a bespoke wedding and event stationery studio. She celebrated 25 years of Creative ID in 2025 and marks 20 years of Ananya Cards in 2026. Her work spans food, hospitality and lifestyle businesses, with clients including Michelin-starred chefs, international hotel groups and homegrown brands across the UK and UAE. Vaishali has been a mulitple award-winner for both her businesses. In addition, she has served as a judge for The Wedding Industry Awards for five years, evaluating entries with the same eye she brings to client work: the details, the consistency and the story a brand tells. A regular voice in entrepreneurship, branding and marketing conversations, Vaishali is a frequent podcast guest and speaker, with features in Forbes, the BBC, The Sunday Times, Brides, SheerLuxe and Stylist. {2:36} Starting out in branding and marketing. {4:20} Launching a luxury card brand. {6:36} How the wedding stationery business has developed and lasted. {8:29} Why VAishali began entering awards. {11:42} The wedding stationery market and how Ananya stands out. {14:18} How B2C strategy can mirror B2B. {15:22} Staying up-to-date with design trends. {17:12} Dealing with client requests that don't fit the brand or brief. {18:55} How Vaishali works with clients to refresh their branding. {20:57} The importance of networking to achieve business growth. {22:14} Being a judge for the Wedding Industry Awards. {25:45} Why diversity is so important in awards. {27:16} What makes a business stand out from an award entry. {29:30} Vaishali's plans for the next 5 years. Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk https://bestsmeawards.co.uk/ Connect with Vaishali: https://www.creative-id.com/ https://www.ananyacards.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creativeid/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ananyacards/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ananyacards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativeidsocial https://www.instagram.com/ananyacards TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ananyacards YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vaishalishah_creative Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/ananyacards/

July 15, 202640 min

Episode 206: Why Some Awards Are Worth More Than Others with Cat Robson-Scarborough

Cat Robson-Scarborough picked up eight awards in her first year of business. But she is not afraid to say that not all awards are worthy of the title. Cat, co-founder of Your Man With a Van, joins Debbie to share how she went from retail leadership to building one of the UK's fastest growing removal franchises, now sixty six branches strong. Our guest shares her honest take on business awards, not all of it positive. She explains why she and her husband Dan ditched their franchise consultant to build a fairer model, with low entry fees, rolling monthly contracts and no punishing commission structures. Cat also talks candidly about the courage it took to go against industry norms, the challenges of scaling quickly, and why she stepped away from the property network she founded to focus on the franchise. Finally, we hear about her new podcasting venture, and how AI is being implemented while staying mindful of its wider social impact. About Cat Cat is Co-Founder and Franchise Director of Your Man With a Van, a multi-award winning national removals franchise. Cat has grown the network to 65 branches in just over two years with her husband Dan. Recently named "Entrepreneur of the Year" at the Global Woman Awards and a genuine trailblazer in ethical franchising, she's building something the industry doesn't see often: a model where the harder you work, the more you keep. Cat has spent her career understanding what genuine customer trust looks like and, just as importantly, how to protect it when a business grows. As UK Director of Retail and Customer Services at Orvis, with experience across some of Britain's most respected consumer brands, she has also won awards at almost every organisation she has worked for. # She knew when she met Dan, his was a business that had earned his customers' trust. Together, they asked a simple question. Why couldn't every town in the UK have this? That question became the Your Man With A Van franchise. Cat is on a mission to help others achieve their business dreams whilst creating fair and equitable opportunities. {2:35} Cat's journey to founding Your Man With a Van. {4:47} The philosophy behind franchising fairly. {8:43} Using research and experience to create a franchise their way. {10:59} Cat's franchisee awards and using socials for recognition. {13:47} The biggest challenges along the way. {15:58} Building the UK Property Network. {19:45} Cat's experience of business awards and how it's impacted her business. {22:25} The MBN 'Now What' Podcast. {24:30} Plans for the next couple of years. {26:57} Implementing AI in a human way. {33:28} Keeping drivers safe through appropriate working practices. {35:09} The pressure on franchisees to develop their businesses. {35:58} Cat's big tip for franchising. Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk https://bestsmeawards.co.uk/ Connect with Cat: https://yourmanwithavan.com/ https://catrobsonscarborough.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourmanwithavan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourManWithAVan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourmanwithavan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yourmanwithavanfranchise The MBN Pod Now What?: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XpfdItmk7oaIMauu3xZIx

July 8, 202633 min

Episode 205: Fake Awards and the Magician Who Worked Out Their Tricks with Oli Couchman

Not every award is worth the trophy, and magician Oli, otherwise known as Revilo Twist, knows exactly which ones are full of smoke and mirrors. The award winning magician fell into magic after watching a stranger's rope trick aged fifteen and never looked back. In this episode Oli chats to Debbie about swapping a career in asset finance and recruitment for full time magic just three years ago, inspired by an Ed Sheeran pep talk. He shares how his business has grown across weddings, corporate events and trade shows. Additionally, he explains why genuine reviews matter more than flashy vanity awards. And find out how a simple card trick can turn a quiet exhibition stand into the busiest one at the show. Oli also opens up about the challenges of scaling, learning to delegate and the surprising overlap between magic and sales. It's a brilliant listen for anyone curious about building a business doing something completely different. About Oli Revilo Twist is a modern, multi-award-winning magician, host & toastmaster - trusted by brands like Porsche and Disney, as well as hundreds of wedding couples, to deliver unforgettable magic and seamless events. With experience entertaining audiences of all ages, he has performed at venues across the UK, from Leicester City Football Club's pre-match shows and Christmas Party to the Silverstone Grand Prix - and even on stage at Victoria Warehouse for over 1,000 guests. {2:30} How Oli got into magic. {3:52} How magicians learn their trade. {4:18} A hobby that turned into a business. {4:56} Oli's magician name. {5:45} Diversifying into the corporate world. {6:34} Oli's career before going full-time 3 years ago. {8:45} Growing the client base. {11:20} Oli's favourite events. {12:33} The experience of wedding awards. {16:55} The impact of awards on the business. {19:05} Reviews are everything. {20:52} How Oli gets new clients. {23:52} How magic engages Expo visitors better than anything. {27:25} Using magic as an ice-breaker or teambuilding exercise. {29:01} Oli's future growth plans. {30:09} Keeping up-to-date with magic. Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk https://bestsmeawards.co.uk/ Connect with Oli: https://www.revilotwistmagic.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revilo-twist-magic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReviloTwistMagic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revilotwistmagic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@revilotwistmagic

July 1, 202634 min

Episode 204: The Award-Winning School Delivering Animal Assisted Therapy on a Farm with Charlotte Williams

Ten years ago, Charlotte and her husband took out a mortgage on a derelict farm with no real money and no concrete plan beyond a hunch that animals could change lives. Thus, Elysian was born. Today, that farm supports over 400 young people across three sites, many of whom had stopped attending school altogether before finding their way to her. In this episode, Charlotte shares the personal experience that sparked it all, the early scepticism she had to overcome, and the surprising lesson learned about which animals make the best therapy companions. She also talks about what winning a Special Recognition Award at the Best Business Women Awards meant to her. It's why she was inspired to launch the Elysium Awards. Finally, she shares her vision for professionalising animal assisted intervention across the UK. A genuinely eye opening listen for anyone curious about alternative education or the powerful role animals can play in recovery and growth. About Charlotte Charlotte founded Elysian in 2015, bringing extensive experience from various social care settings supporting individuals with complex needs across all age groups. She spent many years in children's residential care and has over a decade's experience in children's rights, participation and user involvement, championing young people's voices in decision making. As a Family Specialist, Charlotte has worked across commissioning roles, collaborating with families, children and young people of diverse needs and backgrounds. She has led projects, environments and strategic initiatives to improve outcomes for individuals and families. Furthermore she has leadership experience spanning team and service management, training, supervision, quality assurance and administration. Charlotte is a passionate advocate for children's rights, and her belief in the power of animals has driven her to bring animal assisted interventions into informal therapy and educational settings. {2:55} What inspired Charlotte to found Elysian and how they help children with education needs and trauma. {9:41} The growth of therapy schools. {11:06} It's not a working farm but is a place where many different animals help young people. {12:27} Sourcing the animals and the challenges involved. {14:22} A typical day for a young person and who they are. {18:18} What happens to leavers. {19:24} Creating unique training for Elysian staff. {21:15} Building the profile of the school through entering awards. {23:12} Introducing the Elysian Exclusive Community. {24:49} Charlotte's long term vision. {26:46} Regulation in the industry. {27:54} Supporting new entrants into the sector. {28:52} Balancing motherhood with running such a unique business. {30:28} Plans for expansion. Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk https://bestsmeawards.co.uk/ Connect with Charlotte: https://elysianuk.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elysianaatl/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elysiantherapyandlearning/?_rdc=1&_rdr# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elysian_aatl/ Elysian Exclusive Community: https://elysiandevelopment.org/exclusive-community/