TBE Talks

In this final part of our two‑episode series, TBE Talks host and broadcaster Graham Seaman speaks to inspiring women from across Bath & Somerset and Swindon & Wiltshire, as featured in the TBE Most Inspiring Women 2026 lists.In this episode: 00:51   –   Anita Jaynes, Founder and Director of The Business Exchange talks moreabout the Most Inspiring Women 2026 list.03:00  –   Ruth Keily, Chief Executive of Youth Charity - Mentoring Plus.13:46  –  Ife Adeagbo, Leadership and Legacy advisor.

In this first of two episodes, TBE Talks host and broadcaster Graham Seaman speaks to inspiring women from across Bath & Somerset and Swindon & Wiltshire, as featured in the TBE Most Inspiring Women 2026 lists.In this episode:00:35 – Anita Jaynes, Founder and Director of The Business Exchange, talks about this year’s Most Inspiring Women list.03:23 – Jo Tucker shares her experience of living with Alopecia and coping with hair loss.14:18 – Clare Jonik from Feel Good Marketing Co discusses the ethos behind her work.

This special edition of the TBE Talks podcast was recorded live at the second-ever TBE Awards 2025 in partnership Thrings solicitors.TBE Talks host and professional broadcaster Graham Seaman speaks to the judges, the sponsors, the finalists and the winners, celebrating our vibrant business community across Bath & Somerset and Swindon & Wiltshire.

TBE Show 2025 sponsored by Salocin Group was a vibrant day hosted at University of Bath School of Management on Thursday 11th September.This special edition podcast was produced live on the day by TBE Talks host and professional broadcaster Graham Seaman.This episode captures the energy of the day. Hear from the speakers, exhibitors and delegates on why it was such a great event for the business community.See chapter markers to go direct to a particular interview.

TBE  South West Charity Conference & Expo 2025 in partnership with Milsted Langdon and Salocin Group was held on Thursday 6th June at Bath Racecourse.This special edition podcast was produced live on the day by TBE Talks host and professional broadcaster Graham Seaman. The theme of the event was 'community' and this podcast showcases the spirit of the day. Hear from the speakers, exhibitors, delegates and sponsors and find out about the amazing work happening in our area with businesses, charities and not for profits coming together to achieve societal change for good. Chapters/ guests:Location (min/sec) | Item00:00 | EP 2 Start01:23 | Anita Jaynes Founder & Director of TBE looks ahead to the day05:00 | J Cromack, Chief Revenue Officer at Wood for Trees (Salocin Group), Laurie Trounce, Head of Law, Stephens Scown, Tim Lerwill, Head of Charities and Not-for-Profit, Milsted Langdon, Becky Brooks, Director at Bath & North East Somerset’s 3SG.13:21 | Trauma Recovery UK16:50 | Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity (Rebranding)21:10 | Deborah Hale - Key Speaker (Building Campaigns)24:55 | Dressability (Swindon)26:43 | Alastair Greener – Key Speaker (Generationally Speaking)30:26 | Jessie May Children’s Hospice33:02 | Jodie Hanrahan – Key Speaker (Join-the-Dots) / Salocin Group36:50 | Tech 4 Good39:32 | Olivia Miller & Mark Roby – Key Speakers (Charity Teams) Stephens Scown43:35 | Reflections from some who made the day a success.

In this first edition of the 2025 series, TBE Talks podcast host Graham Seaman talks AI, local town centre regeneration and meet's one of our area's most inspiring women.Guests include:AI - Sara Witham, Evil Empire and Peter Jones, HR DeptNicky Alberry, Chair of Society Without AbuseAndrew Wells, Head of Inward Investment & Inclusive Economy, Swindon Borough Council

TBE Talks host Graham Seaman and Anita Jaynes, Founder of TBE take a look back at some of the highlights of this year's series that focuses on the business community across Bath & Somerset and Swindon & Wiltshire.Featuring:Cherie-Anne Baxter-Blyth, UnividualAli Vowles, Freelance broadcaster and event hostLouise Carver, Resolution SpaceEmily Palmer, Maddie Difazio-Wright, AdventurerJames Potter, The LinkedIn ManRichard Hofen, Elm WorkspaceKate Westbrook, Thrings Scarlett and Sophie, InteractionEsther McMorris, Nine Feet Tall 

This special edition of the TBE Talks podcast was recorded live at the inaugural TBE Awards 2024 in partnership Thrings solicitors.TBE Talks host and professional broadcaster Graham Seaman speaks to the judges, the sponsors, the finalists and the winners, celebrating our vibrant business community across Bath & Somerset and Swindon & Wiltshire.CHAPTER TIMINGS 00:00   :          Introduction to podcast.01:29   :           Anita Jaynes talks about the TBE Awards.04:13   :           What the judges had to say.10:30   :           The presentations introduction with Anita Jaynes.11:44   :           Best Creative Campaign Winner -    Clearly PR14:03   :           Best Start-Up Winner - The Pursuit Agency15:49   :           Innovation Winner -  Fluff Software17:46   :           Going for Growth Winner -  The Tanning Room20:07   :           Eco Champion of the Year Winner -    Mogers Drewett22:10   :           Positive Business Winner -   Dave Southby Financial Planning 23:57   :           Rising Star Award Winner -     Lara Ettel26:56   :           SPECIAL GUEST                        Paralympic Gold Medal Judo Champion - Chris Hunt-Skelley MBE 31:21   :           Charity/Not for Profit of the Year Winner - Bath Arts Collective33:46   :           Going the Extra Mile Winner - Genesis Trust35:45   :           Using Tech to Transform Business Winners - Fluff Software 37:15   :           Best User Experience Winners -  Digital Wonderlab39:00   :           Leader of the Year Winner - Sam Gooding 41:20   :           Dream Team Winners -   Interaction43:39   :           Flying the Flag for the South West Winners -   Nine Feet Tall46:25   :           Reflections on the evening – It’s a wrap!This special edition of TBE Talks is sponsored by Start-ups: Business Fit for Future. To find out more click here.

The first TBE Show was held on Thursday 12th September at Bath Racecourse.  The day's theme was 'going for growth' and the schedule was packed with a networking breakfast, seminars, workshops and exhibition. This special edition podcast was produced live on the day by TBE Talks host and professional broadcaster Graham Seaman. This podcast captures the atmosphere of the day. Hear from the speakers, exhibitors and delegates on why it was such a great event for the local business community. Chapter Markers04:45    -           Interviews with the panellists                        Dan Smith – Founder of South West Business Finance.                        Rebecca Dennis – Partner & Head of Employment at Goughs Solicitors.                        Natalie Luckham – Founder of Naturally Social.                        Denise O’Leary – Founder of Purpol Marketing.11:36    -           Invest in B&NES, Rob Dawson – Principle Enterprise Officer at B&NES Council.15:27    -           The Enterprise Zone 1, Helen Booker – The Growth Hub West of England Combined Authority.                     16:59    -           The Enterprise Zone 2, Sue Marchant – MD of Cool Ventures.18:56    -           Scott Media, Fiona Scott23:15    -           Website Development,  Rob Curtis – Founder of The Pursuit Agency.27: 35   -           Wiltshire Growth                        Lucy Paine                        Georgina Saunders – Project Manager at Severn Wye.34:44    -           Vysiion  Peter Clapton – CEO of Vysiion.37:37    -           Bath Spa University – Training, Hannah Whiting – Head of Business at Bath Spa University.41:11    -           The LinkedIn Man,  James Potter44:56    -           Elm Workspace, Richard Hofen46:39    -           Final wrap The TBE Show - Thoughts and reflections

The TBE  South West Charity Conference & Expo 2024  in partnership with Milsted Langdon, Stone King and St John's Foundation was held on Thursday 13th June at Bath Racecourse.This special edition podcast was produced live on the day by TBE Talks host and professional broadcaster Graham Seaman. The theme of the event was 'Driving Positive Change' and this podcast showcases the spirit of the day. Hear from the speakers, exhibitors, delegates and sponsors and find out about the amazing work happening in our area with businesses, charities and not for profits coming together to achieve societal change for good. Timings:  4’ 30”  :               St John’s Foundation, Stone King + Milsted Langdon10’ 19”  :               The Doorway Project13’ 25”  :               Affinity Lottery17’ 13”  :               Naturally Social20’ 45”  :               Wiltshire Air Ambulance21’ 52”  :               ProHelp West of England/Quartet Community Foundation25’ 42”  :               Bath Cats and Dogs Home28’ 04”  :               Teen Crisis Workshop - Same Boat Parents35’ 06”  :               Bath Community Kitchen38’ 39”  :               xLedger41’ 02”  :               St John’s Foundation+AgeUK Partnership Age Friendly Community44’ 54”  :               Curo Choice47’ 01”  :               Trauma Breakthrough

TBE Talks host and professional broadcaster Graham Seaman speaks to inspiring women from across Bath & Somerset and Swindon & Wiltshire including:Maddie Difazio-Wright, AdventurerRebecca Dennis, Head of Employment, Goughs SolicitorsKaren Williams, Director, Milsted Langdon Cherie-Anne Baxter-Blyth, Marketing Director, UnividualEmily Palmer,  Project Manager for the NHS and Registered NurseEmma Beeston, Co-Founder, Bath Women's Fund Ali Vowles, TV and Radio BroadcasterLouise Carver, Co-Founder, Resolution Space

TBE Talks host and professional broadcaster Graham Seaman looks at The Business Exchange's highlights of the year across Bath & Somerset and Swindon & Wiltshire. 

The Techies Awards Swindon & Wiltshire were hosted on Thursday 12th October at the BCC in Chippenham - the UK's first business cyber centre and home to our headline sponsor the Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership. It was a fantastic evening celebrating the innovation and entrepreneurship of our local tech communityThis special podcast was produced live on Awards Night by TBE Talks host and professional broadcaster Graham Seaman.  It really captures the essence of the evening and showcases the amazing work happening on our doorstep. 

This special TBE Talks podcast looks at the people, the businesses, the culture, the events and the key developments which have shaped the last ten years since The Business Exchange launched in September 2013. TBE Talks host and professional broadcaster Graham Seaman, talks to Anita Jaynes, Founder of The Business Exchange, and special guests Lisa Parmley, Founder of Lisa Parmley Mortgage Management, Jonathan Knee, Senior Financial Consultant,  McKenzie & Co Financial Consultants,  Emma Carter, Director of Membership, Business West and James Eades, Managing Director, Systemagic. We also hear 10 top tips from our region's experts to aid business growth and development including:Ben Carey, Freelance writer for TBE and founder of Carey PRFiona Scott, Founder of Scott Media and features editor for TBENick Batten, Freelance writer for TBESian Swift, TBE's Business Development ManagerRebecca Dennis, Goughs SolicitorsDenise O'Leary MBE, Founder of Purpol MarketingNicki Kinton, Founder of Confident CashflowDale Wyatt, Founder of Juicy Designs (Designed TBE's identity)Steve Munson, Founder of Studio Creative Services (TBE's production manager)Julie Brewster, Founder of HR Support 4UThis podcast discusses the importance of community in business and how platforms such as The Business Exchange bring people and organisations together for success. Read the special 10th anniversary edition of the Swindon & Wiltshire magazine here.

The Business Exchange South West Charity Conference & Expo 2023 in partnership with Milsted Langdon, Stone King and RBC Brewin Dolphin was held on Thursday 15th June at Bath Racecourse.This special podcast was produced live on the day by TBE Talks host and professional broadcaster Graham Seaman. The theme of the event was collaboration and this podcast showcases the spirit of the day. Hear from the speakers, exhibitors, delegates and sponsors and find out about the amazing work happening in our area with businesses, charities and not for profits coming together to achieve societal change for good. 

In this special episode of TBE Talks we focus on going for business growth in turbulent times.TBE Talks host and professional broadcaster Graham Seaman, talks to Anita Jaynes, Founder of The Business Exchange, and special guests Simon Rollings, Founder of Canned Wine, Ramona Derbyshire, Partner at Thrings Law and Debbie Boulton, Managing Director of accountants and business advisors, Richardson Swift. To find out more about The Business Exchange email: [email protected]

In this special episode of TBE Talks we focus on the Third Sector and how the South West is a pioneer for change. TBE Talks host and professional broadcaster Graham Seaman, talks to Anita Jaynes, Founder of The Business Exchange, and special guests Miles Lloyd of Bath's 3SG (Third Sector Group), Gill Freeman, Head of Charity and Not-For-Profit at Milsted Langdon and Louise Harvey,  Executive Director of The Foundation Fund at St John’s Foundation.Find out more about what's happening in the charity sector in our region and learn more about The Business Exchange South West Charity Conference & Expo which connects businesses, charities and not-for-profits for success.To find out more about The Business Exchange email: [email protected]

Welcome to the launch of The Business Exchange South West Podcast, TBE Talks.  TBE Talks will be a regular series where we discuss all things business in the South West of England, covering Bath & Somerset and Swindon & Wiltshire.We're launching with a special edition episode where TBE Talks host and professional broadcaster Graham Seaman, looks back at the 2021 Techies Awards which  celebrate the best of Swindon and Wiltshire tech.  Hear from the winners, judges and sponsors and find out what's great about the local tech community. To find out more about The Business Exchange and The Techies email: [email protected]