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MAKE YOUR MARK UK - MARK MY WORDS

by Mark Smith

Helping businesses and charities to be better. Listen to hear interviews, tops tips and insights from a range of inspirational guests working in business or the charity sector.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 19 - Beyond the Will: Fiona Mogan, Morgan Wills & Trusts

    In this episode, Mark Smith of MAKE YOUR MARK UK chats to Fiona Morgan (Morgan Wills & Trust) with insights from career reinvention in lockdown to demystifying estate planning. this conversation explores the bold moves and practical lessons of a business owner who’s navigated multiple industries....

  2. Episode 18 - Leading with Purpose: Chrissy Cattle, CEO of Irise International

    In this episode, Mark Smith of MAKE YOUR MARK UK sit down with Chrissy Cattle, CEO of Irise International, to explore her journey in leading a charity dedicated to addressing menstrual health and equality. Chrissy shares insights into the challenges the charity tackles, her personal inspirations,...

  3. Episode 17 - Start Up Success & Finances - with Richard Kirtley, Purple Shoots

    n this episode, Mark Smith interviews Richard Kirtley from Purple Shoots. We dive into the journey of Purple Shoots Social Enterprise and its mission to provide financial support to startups. Richard shares valuable insights on key financial considerations entrepreneurs often overlook, tips for...

  4. Episode 16 - Mentoring Matters with Tracy Viner, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce

    In this episode, Mark Smith interviews Tracy Viner from the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce. Tracy discusses her perspective on the mentor's role, the mutual advantages she's gained from mentoring, and the significance of cultivating a robust network. Additionally, she imparts advice and insights…

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  5. In conversation with Clynton Johnson, Co-Founder of charity EvesTrust

    In this episode, Mark Smith interviews the Co-Founder and Director of EvesTrust charity, Clynton Johnson. Clynton shares his insights into the challenges of running a charity; how he copes with stress and the impact of suffering a heart attack; the importance of partnership working and more....

  6. Business Startups and Finance

    In this episode, Mark Smith interviews Gillian Pickard, Investment Manager from Finance for Enterprise about business startups. Gillian reflects on what are the key challenges facing business startups; what it takes to be successful when starting your business; some stand out businesses she's...

  7. In conversation with Ches Moulton, The Stress Master

    In this episode, Mark Smith interviews Ches Moulton, The Stress Master, the UK’s leading authority on stress management. Stress seems to be a common factor in everyday working and personal lives but our ability to cope with it can vary. Ches shares his insights into working in this area for many...

  8. Co-production and Co-design - Interview with Chris Hewitt, Head of Co-create

    In this episode, Mark Smith interviews Chris Hewitt, Head of Co-create about the place of co-production and co-design in service development. Co-design is an attempt to define a problem and then define a solution; co-production is the attempt to implement the proposed solution; co-creation is the...

  9. In conversation with Vicki Beevers, founder of The Sleep charity

    In this episode, Mark Smith interviews charity founder and CEO Vicki Beevers. Vicki set up the charity after experiencing her own personal challenges with sleep deprivation after becoming a mum and feeling there wasn't the help and support available that she needed. Mark asks Vicki about how the...

  10. Mental health and wellbeing - an interview with Julie White, Bright White Life

    In this episode, Mark Smith interviews Julie White, founder of Bright White Life that helps you to create the brightness in your life. Julie offers mental health first aid training, coaching and wellbeing consultancy services. Mark asks Julie about her experiences as a start up business owner and...

  11. Running a charity tackling loneliness and social isolation - with Mike Niles, founder of charity b:friend

    In this episode, Mark Smith interviews founder of charity b:friend, Mike Niles. The charity aims to reduce loneliness and social isolation in older people within South Yorkshire be offering befriending visits from volunteers, social clubs and other outreach activities. Mike shares: what motivated...

  12. Learning and development - an interview with Michelle Fakes founder of Dynamic Training and Development

    In this episode, Mark Smith interviews Michelle Fakes from Dynamic Training and Development about the importance of personal development and team building. Michelle explains why ice breakers are important, how team building can have a positive impact on working together and how she approaches her...

  13. Helping businesses & charities to be better - an interview with MAKE YOUR MARK UK founder Mark Smith

    Usually its Mark Smith of MAKE YOUR MARK UK that interviews other business owners, leaders and charity founders and workers about their work. In this episode, Business Development Coordinator Intern Kehinde Adesola interviews founder and business owner Mark Smith! Mark talks about what motivates...

  14. Setting up a business in a pandemic - with William Redpath from Manabu Learning

    In this episode of MARK MY WORDS, Mark Smith interviews Belfast-based entrepreneur, business owner and charity worker William Redpath. William talks about how he set up his learning and development business, Manabu Learning during 2020 near the start of the COVID pandemic. William shares his...

  15. Setting up a domestic abuse charity - with Laura Riley, Founder and CEO of Mums In Need

    In this episode Mark Smith interviews Founder and CEO of Sheffield-based charity Mums In Need, Laura Riley. The charity supports mums who have left abusive relationships and helps give them tools and support so that can overcome their fears and find a way through intimidation and coercive…

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  16. Coaching with Hannah Butler of SensUs Coaching

    In this episode of MARK MY WORDS, Mark Smith interviews Hannah Butler of SensUs Coaching about: * what is coaching? * what is the difference between coaching and mentoring? * what to take into consideration when looking for a coach And more!

  17. All things networking - with Nicky Thomas, founder of The Growth Community (Episode 3)

    Mark Smith from MAKE YOUR MARK UK, interviews Nicky Thomas, founder of The Growth Community. Nicky set up her networking business during the pandemic in 2020. In this session she explains what networking is, why many people hate networking, tips for how to approach networking as well as her...

  18. Setting up a charity - in conversation with Becki Simmons, founder of charity Spark

    Mark Smith interviews Becki Simmons, founder of charity Spark that aims to help people who are experiencing social isolation. Becki tells her personal story of health challenges she faced that changed her world over night and how that inspired her to help others in a similar situation. She talks...

  19. All things social media - with Digital Guru Elliot Ghali from Be More Social

    In our first episode, Mark Smith from MAKE YOUR MARK UK interviews Digital Guru Elliot Ghali, a social media coach from Be More Social. Elliot answers common questions from 'what social media platforms should I be on?' to 'what content should I put on my social media channels' and 'what are...

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Helping businesses and charities to be better. Listen to hear interviews, tops tips and insights from a range of inspirational guests working in business or the charity sector.

HOSTED BY

Mark Smith

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