Tina Reading

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Beyond The Blend

Plan Grow Do

26 episodes

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Beyond the Blend is a conversational podcast series, designed to explore the personal and professional journeys of individuals in the lubricant sector. Your hosts Steve Knapp and Rob Taylor aim to inspire listeners by sharing stories about careers, challenges, successes, and learning moments. The focus is on humanising the industry, showcasing its diversity, and highlighting personal experiences to attract and inspire talent. Guests discuss pivotal moments, including their greatest challenges or adversities and the lessons learned, to demonstrate the rich opportunities within the sector.

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Tina Reading

Beyond The Blend

46 minutes 57 seconds

7 months ago

Tina Reading

In this episode of Beyond the Blend, we sit down with Tina Reading, Head of Media at the United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) and Editor of Lube Magazine.

But Tina’s story goes far beyond press releases and page layouts. From Tudor history to grassroots football, and from launching lifestyle magazines to community toy drives, her career is a masterclass in passion, versatility, and the power of local engagement.

Key Takeaways:

• A Colourful Career Path: Tina shares her dynamic journey through publishing, finance, airlines, and even running her own hair salon before finding her home in the lubricants sector.

• Fuelled by Passion Projects: Whether it’s grassroots football at Chesham United or her beloved Metroland lifestyle magazine, Tina’s commitment to community impact is front and centre.

• Print, Digital & Global Reach: With extensive experience in global media, Tina discusses the evolution of publishing from glossy wedding mags to digital storytelling in technical industries.

• Community at the Core: Hear how Tina helped launch local initiatives like the Chiltern Toy Bank and digital high street platforms during COVID to support small businesses and families.

• Culture & Curiosity: From studying Tudor history at Hampton Court to loving ‘80s music and everything from Wham to The Cure, Tina’s boundless curiosity fuels her creativity.

Why Listen?

Tina’s infectious energy and rich blend of professional insight and personal drive make this episode a standout. Whether you’re in media, marketing, community development, or just love a story of reinvention and resilience, her journey is both inspiring and refreshingly relatable.

Where to Connect:

• LinkedIn: Tina Reading – LadyTinaReading

• UKLA & Lube Magazine: ukla.org.uk / lubemagazine.com