Series 2, The Round Up... Lou and Sue take a look back at Series 2 recalling the highlights, surprises and key aways...  S2 Ep 1: What would happen if… Amanda Hamilton shares her international business story as the CEO of her own multinational business… Drink Me Chai.  S2 Ep2: Frankie Cohen: Just stand up - wellness advice for your life! Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach, offering one-to-one PT sessions and teaching group classes. S2 Ep 3: Meet Danny Eycott - a delightfully dyslexic film maker! As a filmmaker Danny runs two companies: Squid Shack Studios where he directs and produces short films and documentaries and Brand and Culture Videos where he helps businesses bring their brand story to life through the power of video. S2 Ep 4: Life would be empty without stress - Stress Management Coach Dr Emmanuel Akpe. S2 Ep5: Hayley King, a champion for Sickle Cell Disease and founder of Cianna’s Smile to raise awareness. Join us for this series's highlights and listen to other Soapbox conversations from wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to like, subscribe and share feedback in the comments section... Head to the Sound Bite Media website for other podcast services. If you'd like to be a guest yourself then please get in touch to share your soapbox perspective at soapboxbubble@gmail.com Soapbox The Podcast - ordinary people, extraordinary stories...

Cianna’s Smile offers support and education to families impacted by Sickle Cell in the UK. Our goals are to decrease isolation for those living with Sickle Cell, support families, and raise awareness of Sickle Cell and blood donation.

What is the number one cause of stress in the world?  Biomedical scientist and global Stress Management Consultant Dr Emmanuel Akpe has over a decade of impactful experience in training and consultancy.  Mental Health UK’s 2024 Burnout Report, based on a YouGov poll of 2,060 adults, found that 20% of UK workers needed to take time off work in the last year due to experiencing high or extreme levels of pressure or stress whilst the Stress Management Society report research that 52% of all workers in the UK are battling burnout. Worrying stats. So what is the cost of stress to businesses and individuals? ...Is some stress necessary? ...and what can we all do about it? Join us as we explore the symptoms and triggers of chronic stress and talk stress management tactics with Dr Emmanuel.   Resources: Mental Health UK; website Stress Management Society; website Samaritans; website / Call 116 123 / Email jo@samaritans.org   Contact Dr Emmanuel; Website - https://tsmwellness.com/  Email - info@tsmwellness.com  Instagram - @eakpe1    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eakpe/           

Danny has over 20 years of experience crafting compelling and engaging content As a filmmaker Danny runs two companies: Squid Shack Studios where he directs and produces short films, documentaries and working on completing our first narrative feature in 2025 🤞 The second company is called Brand and Culture Videos where he helps businesses bring their brand story to life through the power of video.

Connecting with music Look like you’re having a lovely time Mother Worked in garden centres, coffee shops, tile shop Understanding the concept of being ‘fit’ Empathy for new mums who are lacking energy Fitness is leveller What fitness can give you: friendships Why the internet is not the place to learn new exercises

Amanda left a job at the BBC to start a high-end hot beverage business with a friend selling tea out of a Tuk-Tuk van in Lewisham Station funded with a loan from the Prince’s Trust. She started testing and perfecting her chai tea spice recipe in her own kitchen. It became popular with her own customer, and then local barristers who loved her unique blend and bought batches from her to sell in their local coffee shops. Amanda shares her journey of selling the product to Tesco, Cafe Nero and as far as Australia

Now that’s a wrap for Series 1 of Soapbox The Podcast: Ordinary people, extraordinary stories! Lou and Sue reflect on the guests they interviewed for series 1 If they had to describe it in 7 words, it would be: bikes, NHS, values, VA. acting, flying and penguins... happy listening!

Career expert Yanmo discusses why so many people feel frustrated in the workplace, what holds us back from pursuing our ambitions and what’s the difference between men and women when it comes to careers. For Yanmo, self-awareness and understanding our core values holds the key to career progression.... if you’re looking for a new job - this episode is perfect for you!

Tiffany King would describe herself as a ‘theatre maker’ working as an actor, writer and director. 2022 was a turning point. She decided to quit her teaching job and apply to the prestigious and highly exclusive RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art). She got her place and studied intensively for her MA all whilst juggling home-life, family and her own performing arts school business. What’s next for Tiffany - Broadway, TV, a Hollywood acting role? Come with us as we explore the exciting world of Show Biz!

Max is a leading bike mechanic for Tour de France and Team GB juniors. Working under pressure with tools, wit and expertise,  Max describes a high energy police chase and what goes on behind the scenes to make sure winners cross the line! Now he is about to launch his own business Denovovelo.com . Listen to Max for a down to earth chat about a sport that is inclusive and accessible to all!

Amy runs her own VA (virtual assistant company), Phoenix V, providing video and podcast production. On a mission to redefine what a VA does, hear Amy talk about building relationships and connecting people using her creative assistant services. Discussing the importance of evaluating risk as a business owner and the value of creative thinking time, she talks us through her journey from Sole Trader to becoming MD of her own Limited Company as she prepares to scale up her business and approach a new challenge, hiring her own staff! Her soapbox perspective is insightful and relatable - enjoy...

Hailing from a medical background with her dad a doctor and her mum working in healthcare, was medicine always on the cards for Agatha? Hear the road Agatha took to where she is today, even juggling parenthood whilst still in med school.  Now, Agatha's a leading black female in a senior NHS leadership role with extensive experience in urgent care, having previously been Medical Director of the London Ambulance Service. Formally, Clinical Governance Lead for Croydon NHS 111 she was also instrumental in setting up this vital phone line, helping people get the right advice and treatment when they urgently need it. Want to hear more? Lets dive into Agatha's soapbox perspective....  

Hear the fascinating story about one girl's ambition to take to the skies. Sue tells us why a charity skydive ignited her passion for flying. Only 3-5% of commercial pilots are women, so what’s it like being the only girl on the flight-deck? Discover how to keep the propeller turning and fund training. Hear what happens behind the scenes when operating for the emergency services and a pop star d'oh! moment… Sue spills the beans.

Welcome to Soapbox: The podcast. Meet Sue and Lou as they interview people with fascinating careers who want to stand on their soapbox and share their career perspectives.In this episode, Lou talks about her media career and gives us insider knowledge on how to break through and advance in this competitive field. Boss gal and founder of Soundbite Media - Lou reveals the struggles and barriers, triumphs and wins, showing us how to take risks to create our own unique opportunities. Listen for this and much more...