Supported by Westcotts: In this Emergency Services Special, Stuart is joined by three very special guests, in conversation together. Chief Superintendent Matt Longman is the Plymouth Police Commander, Gavin Ellis is Chief Fire Officer for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Services and Will Warrender is Chief Executive of the South-West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. They discuss everything from working through Covid to the G7 conference in Cornwall. This episode also sees interdiscipli...
Jul 11, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Supported by Westcotts: In this Research Special, Stuart is joined by two guests. In Part 1 it's Professor Oliver Hanemann, Lead at Brain Tumour Research. Then in Part 2 it's Professor Icarus Allen, Chief Executive of Plymouth Marine Laboratory. Both guests discuss their vital work, what brought them to Devon, their inspiration and their hopes for the future. This episode also sees John Batten of For Celebrations face the Chamber Chief's Quickfire Questions.
Jun 19, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Supported by Westcotts: Stuart uncovers the Brigadier's military history from when he joined the Royal Marines, through his tours of duty, right up to his new role running Devonport Dockyard. Stuart also finds out why being a larger chap prevented the Brigadier from joining the Royal Air Force! This episode also sees Gemma Harris from MLA College face the Chamber Chief's Quickfire Questions.
Jun 05, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Supported by Westcotts: Stuart is joined by Richard May, CEO of Plymouth and South Devon Free Port, Elaine Hayes, Interim CEO of the National Marine Park and Richard Allan, Harbour Master and CEO of Cattewater Harbour Commissioners. This episode is something of a marine special, as Stuart finds out how important the blue economy is to the region and how Plymouth's waterside businesses, ports and history have had an impact, not just on Devon but on the whole of the UK and beyond. This episode als...
May 02, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Supported by Westcotts: Stuart is joined by Felicity Cornelius-Mercer, wife of Plymouth Moor View MP, Johnny Mercer. Felicity has occasionally hit headlines due to her lightning quick wit on Twitter, where she has regularly dealt with trolls in her own unique way. This podcast reveals the woman behind the Tweets! We discover her early years growing up as part of a family that ran its own business, her years of travel, becoming the wife of a soldier and the ups and downs of bring up a young famil...
Apr 10, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Supported by Westcotts: Stuart is once again joined by two guests: local legend of many amazing restaurants in Plymouth and Exeter, Edmond Davari and Asmi Stanley who is a mortgage and protection advisor. Both Edmond and Asmi left their birth countries due to differing traumatic events. Edmond eventually ran the Theatre Royal Plymouth restaurant, before starting his own restaurant chain, which saw him employ hundreds of people in Plymouth and Exeter. Asmi began her journey of freedom working for...
Mar 27, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Supported by Westcotts: In this new format, Stuart is joined by two guests! Councillor Rebecca Smith talks about her work as a Councillor but also her amazing work campaigning against violence towards women and girls. She also touches on the highs and lows of interacting with social media armchair critics. Stuart is also joined by Matt Tiller. Matt discusses growing up on Plymouth Hoe when his parents ran a hotel there, his early journalism career at Plymouth Sound and how a chance meeting with ...
Mar 13, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In this bumper season finale of 2022 - Stuart chats with Peter Vosper. Peter has been running Vospers for decades. He talks about his father setting up the business, his early days in accountancy, taking over Vospers, his role in the business today and of course, he discusses his favourite cars! Stuart is then joined by Stephanie Marsh, Employment Lawyer at Wolferstans Solicitors. Stephanie talks about her journey through law, as well as the numerous sports that she not only follows, but also co...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 28
It's been a great day at the show and members of the Devon and Plymouth Chamber share some of their highlights, what we can expect from the Chamber in the future and some great news for the region from the BCC Awards. Podcast sponsored by Westcotts.
Sep 28, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Talking to Sarah Brown, Client Marketing Director at Bigwave Marketing, and Anna Peachey, Inclusive Economy Team Manager at The Plymouth Charter. Podcast sponsored by Westcotts.
Sep 28, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Talking to Stuart Pedlar, Digital Lead at our podcast sponsors Westcotts about some of the digital solutions they can offer to businesses.
Sep 28, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 25
The art of networking and communication with Steve Bolt, Business Development Director at BCR Associates and Tom Moore, Business Development Director at Acronyms. Podcast sponsored by Westcotts.
Sep 28, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Talking with David Massey, Educational Lead and Apprenticeship Manager, and Shaun Thompson, Security Operations Manager from Bluescreen IT. Podcast sponsored by Westcotts.
Sep 28, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Talking about marine, manufacturing, construction and all things digital with Tony Watkins, Sales Team Leader at Airband and John Lawler, Director at Waterways Drainage. Podcast supported by Westcotts.
Sep 28, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Talking about sustainability, environment and business support with Louise Manico, Communications and PR Manager at Plymouth CityBus and Melissa Irace, Project Manager at Made in Devon and Buy with Confidence. Podcast supported by Westcotts.
Sep 28, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Talking to Kim Downer, Sales Manager at Duke of Cornwall Hotel, and Jo Butler, Manager at Conference Plymouth. Podcasts sponsored by Westcotts
Sep 28, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 20
We talk to Lindsey Hall from Real Ideas Organisation...our Purpose sponsor. Podcasts sponsored by Westcotts
Sep 28, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 19
We talk to founder Steve Warren-Brown of YGS Landscapes...our Planet sponsor. Podcasts sponsored by Westcotts
Sep 28, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 18
We talk to Mike Jones, Employer Solutions Manager at City College Plymouth...our People sponsor.
Sep 28, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 17
As we count down to the Devon Business Show at Plymouth Pavilions on Wednesday 28th September, Stuart Elford is talking to the main sponsors. Westcotts Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers are the podcast partner for these preview episodes as well as our 'Live at the Show' podcasts. Managing Partner at Westcotts, Shona Godefroy, has been talking to Stuart for this special edition of 'In Conversation With' about the challenges of their recent rebrand and what help and advice they have for ...
Sep 23, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 16
As we count down to the Devon Business Show at Plymouth Pavilions on Wednesday 28th September, Stuart Elford is talking to the main sponsors. The show's themes are People, Planet and Purpose. City College Plymouth is sponsoring the People element, so Tanya Head, Director of Adult Skills & Business Growth, and Emma Lindsay, Curriculum Lead & Development Officer for Business, English & ESOL, joined Stuart for this special edition of 'In Conversation With' to discuss how the college is ...
Sep 22, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Ahead of the Devon Business Show at Plymouth Pavilions on Wednesday 28th September, Stuart Elford is talking to the main sponsors. The show's themes are People, Planet and Purpose. YGS Landscapes is sponsoring the Planet element, so Steve Warren-Brown from YGS is on this special edition of In Conversation With... to discusses his story, his business, why they're sponsoring the Devon Business Show and what the theme of Planet means to Steve, his business and his customers.
Sep 08, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Stuart chats with Ben Mee of Dartmoor Zoo. Ben's remarkable story saw him go from personal tragedy to buying Dartmoor Zoo, face financial struggle, write the book, We Bought a Zoo and then saw his story end up on the big screen, where he was played by Matt Damon. Stuart is then joined by Dr Jasmine Kelland from University of Plymouth. Jasmine's book: Caregiving Fathers in the Workplace - Organisational Responses and the Fatherhood Forfeit, challenges the stereotypes and attitudes around the role...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Stuart chats with Toby Gorniak MBE of Street Factory. Toby takes us through his incredible story, from fleeing racism in Poland to settling in Plymouth; and getting an MBE for the work he's done to help so many people in the city. Stuart is then joined by Kathryn Askew Smith from City Fibre. Kathryn reveals how City Fibre is helping to keep businesses connected throughout Devon and beyond. She also has a valuable insight on how to make the perfect curry!
Aug 10, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Stuart chats with Dr Alan Butler of Pride in Plymouth. Alan discusses Plymouth's Pride Event weekend which takes place at Plymouth Albion's rugby ground on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August. He also talks through his own experience of coming out, his work as with the Box and why Pride events all over the world are still important and still relevant for so many people and their communities.
Jul 27, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Stuart chats with Nick Hutton of SailGP. Nick discusses the significance of the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix coming to Plymouth on 30th and 31st July 2022; and what it means for Britain's Ocean City. He also talks through his childhood in Devon, the early days of sailing and his greatest achievements. The interview also touches on what items of clothing it's best not to forget, when undertaking a long sailing voyage!
Jul 13, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Stuart chats with James Mackenzie-Blackman, CEO of Theatre Royal Plymouth. James talks about his extensive experience in travel, theatre and the arts - a journey that led him back to his hometown of Plymouth and to his dream job. Stuart is then joined by Dave Meadows from Pushed. Dave discusses his time at ITV, how he ended up setting up his own business and the fascinating clients and projects he's worked with along the way, from James Martin to Gus Honeybun.
Jun 29, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Stuart chats with William Telford, Business Editor for Plymouth Live. William outlines his career in journalism, the fascinating characters he's met, what types of businesses have caught his journalistic eye over the years and reveals his street-dancing alter ego. Stuart is then joined by Mark Trewin, Chief Transformation Officer at City College Plymouth and Jamie Fernell-Smith, Executive Chair of C-Learning and Director of Delling Cloud. Mark and Jamie talk about City College Plymouth becoming ...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Stuart Elford chats with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall, Alison Hernandez. Alison outlines the importance of her role for the region, the important issues she's committed to tackling locally and discusses her journey from growing up in Devon to where she is now. Stuart is then joined by Rich Adams, the University of Plymouth's Business Engagement Manager. Rich talks about what his role entails and how SME's can get involved with the University in ways that benefit the s...
Jun 01, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Stuart Elford chats with the British Chambers of Commerce's Director General, Shevaun Haviland. Shevaun shares her fascinating personal history with Stuart, from working in the Disney organisation to working at the heart of the UK Government. She also shares her inspirations and her ideas on the future of business in the UK. Stuart is then joined by inventor and children's author, Rob Holmes. Rob's amazing journey began with a remarkable chance meeting and a bizarre coincidence, which has led to...
May 18, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 6
