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Nurture Your Zest
by Ashleigh King - Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio
Welcome to Nurture Your Zest - a podcast for the creative and the curious. Change your world through self-growth and self care. Hear the stories of people from all walks of life, be inspired, hear their struggles and tips for success and #NurtureYourZest.
Episodes
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Why Being a Non-Linear Thinker Is Your Point of Difference | Anna Brand
Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes Anna Brand — founder of B. with Anna Brand, brand strategist, podcaster, dog lover and self-confessed non-linear thinker — for a warm, funny and refreshingly honest conversation about branding, confidence, late-diagnosed ADHD, and the courage it…
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Why I Swapped the Red TEDx Circle for Green: Access Needs Aren't Preferences | Kim McDermottroe
Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes Kim McDermottroe, an exceptionally talented Teesside-based creative director, costume and puppet designer, illustrator, and TEDx speaker, for a deeply moving exploration of the neurodivergent imagination. Carving out a thriving 23-year creative…
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Why Being 'Semi-Feral' is My Greatest Asset | Liza Knight, Mint Business Club
Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes Liza Knight, founder of Mint Business Club, tea enthusiast, and "semi-feral entrepreneur", for a conversation that is as refreshing as a well-brewed cup of Lapsang Souchong. With 22 years of experience as a tea merchant and a deep expertise in…
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"If It’s Not Here, I’ll Make It": The Birth of Newcastle Film Club | Samantha Castro
Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes Samantha Castro, creative video producer, Founder and President of Newcastle Film Club, and former Flamingo Heights team member, for an inspiring conversation about gumption, global moves, and the power of grassroots community. From growing up in a...
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17 Years a CEO, But I Still Felt Like a Failure | Charlotte Nichols, Harvey & Hugo
Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes Charlotte Nichols — founder of the award-winning PR agency Harvey & Hugo and host of the PRsonal podcast — for an incredibly raw, honest, and empowering conversation about business, motherhood, and the courage to "rise" after life shatters your…
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Why You Should Stop Trying to Have All the Answers | Kenny Primrose
Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes Kenny Primrose, teacher, writer, and host of The Examined Life podcast, for a thoughtful and deeply resonant conversation about wisdom, curiosity, and what it really means to live well in a world of constant noise. From the audacity of writing…
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The 5 Bottlenecks Killing Your Business Growth | Laurie Stirling
In this insightful and empowering episode of Nurture Your Zest, host Ashleigh King sits down with business exit strategist and operations expert Laurie Stirling to unpack what it really takes to build a business that doesn’t rely on you to survive. From her early beginnings in Australia to…
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Being Neon Green in a World That Wants You to Blend In | Holly Knight, Neurodiversity Advocate
In this vibrant and thought-provoking episode of Nurture Your Zest, host Ashleigh King sits down with neurodiversity advocate and community builder Holly Knight, founder of Learn, Grow, Thrive. Known for her unmistakable neon green hair and equally bright energy, Holly shares her deeply personal...
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I Smiled While Talking About Trauma… Here’s Why | Ashleigh King, Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio
CONTENT TRIGGER WARNING: Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Sensitive topics covered in this episode include: Murder, violent crime, loss and bereavement, grief and trauma, mental health challenges, and financial stress. If you find this topic upsetting and need any additional support,...
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The Software That Gave Surveyors Their Evenings Back | Paul King, Flow Mobile Surveying
Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes Paul King – Co-Founder of Flow Software Solutions, host of The Modern Compliance Podcast, surveying software specialist, family man, and passionate champion of underdog businesses, for a grounded, energising and deeply practical conversation about...
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This Conversation Changed How I Think About Faith, AI & Community | Zoe Heming, Newcastle Cathedral
Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes Reverend Zoe Heming - ordained minister, Canon for Mission at Newcastle Cathedral, disability advocate, and bold female leader, for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about faith, AI, intuition, disability, and the urgent need for community in…
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Nurture Your Zest Season 4 Trailer
That's right, Nurture Your Zest is BACK! 🌵 Season 4 of Nurture Your Zest is on its way, and we’re bringing you a fresh lineup of thoughtful, inspiring, and beautifully honest conversations. This season, we’re sitting down with creative minds, purpose-led founders, and community builders who are...
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Being Seen, Being Heard, Being You – Nurture Your Zest with Mayira Thomas
Join your host Ashleigh King as she welcomes Mayira Thomas – poet, educator, speaker, and founder of Mayfly Coaching – for a heartfelt and profound conversation that spans identity, healing, emotional intelligence, and the power of truly being seen. Mayira brings a deeply rooted, cross-cultural...
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Breath, Boundaries & Becoming – Nurture Your Zest with Christina Lord
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Christina Lord – coach, creative, breathwork facilitator, and soulful strategist who helps people reconnect with their true selves, navigate life’s messy middle, and reignite their inner spark. Themes of this conversation: 🌵 The power of energy and...
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Finding Strength in Struggles – Nurture Your Zest with Robert Little
🔞 Content trigger warning: Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Robert Little – coach, podcast host, former door-to-door salesman, and passionate advocate for community, connection, and living life with intention.Themes of this conversation:🌵...
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Telling True Crime with Heart - Nurture Your Zest with Dawn Young
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Dawn Young – podcaster, founder of Cluarantonn Podcast Agency, and passionate advocate for ethical true crime storytelling. Themes of this conversation: 🌵How a love for true crime and a gap in Scottish representation inspired Dawn to start Scottish...
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She Grew Up in the Wild, Now She’s Fighting to Protect It - Nurture Your Zest with Tamma Carel
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Tamma Carel – environmental consultant, founder of Imvelo, and passionate advocate for sustainable business.Themes of this conversation:🌵Growing up in South Africa and how her early connection to nature shaped her mission to protect it🌵Navigating the...
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I Lost Myself...Then I Turned the Music On - Nurture Your Zest with Jamie Pell
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Jamie Pell, occasional DJ, mental health advocate and business founder.🔞 Content trigger warning: Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Sensitive topics covered in this episode include: Suicidal ideation, isolation and loneliness, alcohol…
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How Tenacity Drives Community - Nurture Your Zest with Kathryn Wharton
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Kathryn Wharton, curator, community creator and storyteller Themes of this conversation: 🌵Storytelling across different stakeholder groups 🌵Curating history, and sharing stories, to amplifying stories through tech, and then marketing stories by…
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The Magic of Hyperphantasia & Visual Thinking - Nurture Your Zest with Ann English
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Ann English, a creative visionary who has profoundly impacted Ashleigh with her unique vision mapping techniques. Ann discusses her journey of self-discovery and the power of hyperphantasia—thinking in vivid pictures and multisensory experiences.…
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Building a Business Empire from an Old Pottery - Nurture Your Zest with Charlie Hoult
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Charlie Hoult, serial entrepreneur, family man and lover of poetry and yoga! Charlie Hoult is an award-winning business leader, angel investor, and entrepreneur. In this conversation, we explore his multifaceted career and personal journey Themes of…
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The Science and Soul of Your Voice - Nurture Your Zest with Nic Redman
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Nic Redman, voice coach, author of On the Mic, and host of 'The Voice Coach Podcast'. 🎙️ Nic is a multi-talented accent chameleon who loves to help her clients find and celebrate their unique vocal signature. Themes of this conversation: 🌵Nic’s...
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THIS Will Change How You Think About Success! - Nurture Your Zest with Laura Richards
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Laura Richards, host of the ‘Idea Junkies’ Podcast 🎙️Laura has a background of marketing and PR, who has found her calling in building and making apps through using AI and no-code. She’s been fortunate to secure spaces on some of the elite accelerator...
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How to Leave Limiting Beliefs Behind - Nurture Your Zest with Sarah Jane Phelps
This International Women’s Day we feature the bright, shining light of positivity which is Sarah Jane Phelps! Sarah is committed to making the world a little brighter, unlocking each person’s purpose from within. As a self-confessed ‘Modern Day Mary Poppins’ Sarah works with individuals,...
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How a Loaf of Bread is Changing Lives - Nurture Your Zest with Andy Haddon
Join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Andy Haddon, Founder of the ‘Big River Bakery’ and Host of the ‘Big River Rising’ Podcast. Andy is an academic, an activist and a change maker seeing social problems other people miss, and working out solutions to solve them for the greater good.…
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I Almost Gave Up...But Then This Happened - Nurture Your Zest with Kayleigh Laverick
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Kayleigh Laverick, the Founder of Mamma Social Co, and Co-host of the Mamma Social Co Podcast 🔞 Content trigger warning: Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Sensitive topics covered in this episode include: Suicidal ideation,...
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The TRUTH About Creative Burnout - Nurture Your Zest with Emma Krebs
The new season of Nurture Your Zest launches with Ashleigh King interviewing the enthusiastic, creative and curious Emma Krebs. Emma is a freelance producer who started out in podcasting and is shifting into YouTube and the creative economy. 🌵Emma shares her journey from starting her podcast…
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#NurtureYourZest is Back! - Trailer
We’re thrilled to announce that #NurtureYourZest is BACK! 🌵🎙️After a little break to re-charge and re-focus, we’re so excited to bring you brand new episodes for the creative and curious, packed with inspiring stories from those who have overcome challenges, dared to do things differently, and...
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#Nurture Your Zest S2- E23 Terry Blackburn chats to Ashleigh King on Designing Your Life, Goal Setting, and a Success-Driven Mindset
EPISODE 23 #NurtureYourZest In this episode, host Ashleigh King sits down with Terry Blackburn, a powerhouse entrepreneur who's built 11 successful businesses from the ground up. Terry’s story is one of grit, determination, and designing a life that aligns with his deepest values. From overcoming…
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#Nurture Your Zest S2- E22 Laura Kingston chats to Ashleigh King on Digital Media, Meditation, and Building a Purpose-Driven Platform
EPISODE 22 #NurtureYourZest In this episode, host Ashleigh King chats to Laura Kingston, Founder and Managing Editor of High Life North,a digital magazine that is dedicated to celebrating women in the North East. Laura shares the journey of transforming a seed of an idea into a thriving digital...
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#Nurture Your Zest S2-E21 Steve Pugh chats to Ashleigh King on Accessible Education, Ambition and How to Flourish
EPISODE 21 #NurtureYourZest In this episode, host Ashleigh King sits down with Steve Pugh, the founder of Roadmap MBA. Steve shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming the first in his family to graduate university. Driven by a powerful mission, Steve is dedicated to making...
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#Nurture Your Zest S2-E20 Sarah Seed chats to Ashleigh King on Self-Discovery, Embracing Sensitivity, and Reclaiming Yourself
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she interviews Sarah Seed, a rock chick and self-discovery coach for women. Sarah shares her ongoing journey of self-improvement and spiritual awakening, offering insights into reclaiming your voice and moving away from the constant need to prove...
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#Nurture Your Zest S2-E19 Tricia Scott chats to Ashleigh King on Entrepreneurship, Community and The Value of Prioritising
EPISODE 19 #NurtureYourZest In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she interviews Tricia Scott, founder of The Female CEO. Tricia shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey and how she navigates the challenges of being multi-passionate. She discusses the unique hurdles female...
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#Nurture Your Zest S2-E18 Alex Thompson chats to Ashleigh King on Copywriting, Personal Growth & Embracing Change
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to good friend and talented copywriter, Alex Thompson. Alex shares his journey, from working as a teacher in China to becoming a successful copywriter. He discusses his personal values and the importance of understanding a client's needs…
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Trailblazing Women: Stories of Triumph on International Women's Day
In this very special episode of #NurtureYourZest, host Ashleigh King is joined by her colleague, Samantha Castro, the Podcast Production Manager at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio.🎙️🦩 👩🏻🤝👩🏿 In honour of International Women's Day, Ashleigh and Samantha delve into and reflect on the…
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#Nurture Your Zest S2-E17 Luke Shalom chats to Ashleigh King about Anxiety, Being a DJ and why University is a great place to find yourself
🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 17 OF SEASON 2 🎙 In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Luke Shalmon, Podcast Host and DJ In this episode, we discuss: 🌵 Luke’s journey in the music industry 🌵Neurodivergence, the ideas process and insomnia 🌵Getting so lost in projects and...
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#NurtureYourZest S2-E16. Sarah Heron shares her journey from classroom to styling and how women in menopause find their mojo
🎙#NurtureYourZest Episode 16 of Season 2 🎙 A special episode for International Women's Day 2023 In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Sarah Heron, Colour Consultant and Menopause Style Coach. Sarah is the founder of True Colours, who helps women find their mojo through...
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#NurtureYourZest S2-E15. Elaine Parker shares her story about meeting a monster on a dating site, and the birth of Safer Date
🎙#NurtureYourZest Episode 15 of Season 2 🎙 In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Elaine Parker, the Founder of Safer Date. 🔞 Content trigger warning: Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Sensitive topics covered in this episode include: Domestic Violence, Sexual...
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#NurtureYourZest S2-E14 Joel Lowson chats to Ashleigh King about Ageism and His Creative Process
🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 14 OF SEASON 2 🎙 In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Videographer Joel Lowson, about his unexpected path to Entrepreneurship. In this episode, we discuss: 🌵 How strange it’s being in front of the camera for a change 🌵 Rock music…
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#Nurture Your Zest S2-E13 Alfie Joey chats to Ashleigh King on Communication Tips, Being on the Radio & Boundaries
🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 13 OF SEASON 2 🎙 In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Alfie Joey, … In this episode, we discuss: 🌵 What wearing different titles means to him and why he wants to be known as a communicator 🌵 His recent role playing the character Friar Tuck…
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#NurtureYourZest S2-E12 Kathryn Paylor-Bent chats to Ashleigh King on Becoming Disabled, Motherhood, Accessibility and the Purple Pound
🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 12 OF SEASON 2 🎙 In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Kathryn Paylor-Bent, a talented creative with an unusual story and many creative gifts. Kathryn (or Kat as she prefers to be known) has a wealth of different responsibilities: She creates...
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#Nurture Your Zest S2-E11 Ammar Mirza CBE chats to Ashleigh King on Race, Poverty & Being Recognised by Her Majesty the Queen
🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 11 OF SEASON 2 🎙 In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Ammar Mirza CBE, business and community leader. Ammar is passionate about his community, and being a ‘Geordie’ growing up in Newcastle upon Tyne. He shares candidly his reflections on…
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#Nurture Your Zest S2-E10 Jeni Smith on strategic networking, giving up alcohol & coping with miscarriage
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Jeni Smith, founder of tech platform NetKno 🎙️ Episode Trigger Warnings: Miscarriage If the content of this this discussion disturbs you, please seek help, there are some resources below ⬇️ NHS website -...
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#Nurture Your Zest-S2-E9 - Peter George Bell & Ashleigh King chat about purpose, the regrets of the dying and time!
A tongue in cheek plea to Huel to support indie podcasters 💌 We're working super hard on growing our YouTube channel, if you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe! It really helps us to grow, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing you more stories! 🎙️🫶...
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#Nurture Your Zest S2-E8 - a spotlight on the 'Chief Chatterbox', Ashleigh King with guest host Paul King
🎙#NurtureYourZest Episode 8 of Season 2 🎙 In this episode, join guest host Paul King as he interviews Ashleigh King, the chattiest of them all. There’s even an awkward poem and song included! This episode has been recorded in the ‘Flamboyance’ set of Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. Episode...
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#Nurture Your Zest S2-E7 John Taylor & Ashleigh King John Taylor and Ashleigh King chat about energy and peak performance
🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 7 OF SEASON 2 🎙 In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to John Taylor, army veteran. John is an army veteran, he’s travelled the world and this has helped him to be able to talk to anyone from all walks of life. He is now a podcaster, performance...
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#Nurture Your Zest S2-E6 Simon Bourne & Ashleigh King chat about bankruptcy, men's fashion and mental health
🎙#NURTUREYOURZEST EPISODE 6 OF SEASON 2 🎙 In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Simon Bourne, Founder of the Hand Dyed Shoe Company: https://www.handdyedshoeco.com This episode has been recorded in the ‘Shrimp Bar’ aka our kitchen and green room of the Flamingo Heights...
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#Nurture Your Zest S2-E5 Herb Kim & Ashleigh King chat about the Thinking Digital Conference, productivity, tech & curiosity
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Herb Kim, Founder of the Thinking Digital Conference, a highlight in the tech scene of the North of England, attracting visitors and speakers from all over the world. This episode has been recorded in our new studio, Flamingo Heights…
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#Nurture Your Zest S2-E4 Jodie Hill on ADHD, PTSD, mental health, leadership tips & sleep with Ashleigh King
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Jodie Hill, Founder and Managing Partner of Thrive Law, a Leeds-based law firm that's shaking things up in employment, and equality, diversity, and inclusion law. This episode has been recorded in our new studio, Flamingo Heights (So…
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#Nurture Your Zest-S2-E3 Douglas Dinwiddie, White Digital, on books, golf and leading teams with Ashleigh King
In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats to Douglas Dinwiddie, golf enthusiast, business leader and serial entrepreneur. This episode has been recorded in our new studio, Flamingo Heights (So if you like video do check out on YouTube Channel to watch it here:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Nurture Your Zest - a podcast for the creative and the curious. Change your world through self-growth and self care. Hear the stories of people from all walks of life, be inspired, hear their struggles and tips for success and #NurtureYourZest.
HOSTED BY
Ashleigh King - Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio
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Welcome to Nurture Your Zest - a podcast for the creative and the curious. Change your world through self-growth and self care. Hear the stories of people from all walks of life, be inspired, hear their struggles and tips for success and #NurtureYourZest.
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