Tales from The Engine Room

Meet the people who make up The Skiff a coworking community in central Brighton, Sussex, UK. Interviewed by Caroline Beavon.

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Episodes

Tom Parslow

In this episode of Tales from the Engine Room, host Caroline Beavon interviews Tom Parslow, runs Buzzshot a company that makes software for escape rooms. https://buzzshot.com

Nov 09, 2023•24 min•Ep. 10

In this episode of Tales from the Engine Room, host Caroline Beavon interviews Ruth Preston, a virtual assistant, juggling a job, a freelance career, and student life. https://uk-virtual-assistant.co.uk

Oct 17, 2023•25 min•Ep. 9

Jack Tracey

In this episode of Tales from the Engine Room, host Caroline Beavon interviews Jack Tracey, a cloud solution architect who's followed his heart all the way to Microsoft. https://bio.link/jacktracey

Oct 03, 2023•28 min•Ep. 8

Kelly Smith

In this episode of Tales from the Engine Room, host Caroline Beavon interviews Kelly Smith, a partner of creative agency, Neo. https://www.weareneo.com/

Aug 09, 2023•26 min•Ep. 7

Dave Pereira Gurnell

In this episode of Tales from the Engine Room, host Caroline Beavon interviews Dave Pereira Gurnell, director of Cartographer, an engineer and product person. https://cartographer.io/

Jul 26, 2023•25 min•Ep. 6

Becky Miller

In this episode of Tales from the Engine Room, host Caroline Beavon interviews Becky Miller, a service and policy designer working for DEFRA, the UK Government Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. https://beckymiller.co.uk

Jul 12, 2023•23 min•Ep. 5

Stuart Wallace

In this episode of Tales from the Engine Room, host Caroline Beavon interviews Stuart Wallace, a freelance artist and developer who makes games and apps. https://leftisright.co.uk/

Jun 28, 2023•25 min•Ep. 4

What members say about The Skiff

One of our members interviewed a few of her fellow Skiffmates. Some who joined last month, some who have been with us for a decade. You probably won't believe the things they had to say. Words don't tell the whole story. Listen to their voices... Like what you hear? Listen to more in this Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/theskiff/status/1637837620947431424 Happy with where you already work? Maybe you know someone who isn't. Please share this with people who are: New to Brighton Struggling wit...

Jun 22, 2023•2 min

Jo Harrison

In this episode of Tales from the Engine Room, host Caroline Beavon interviews Jo Harrison, a illustrator and graphic designer. Jo provides a fresh and intimate look into the realities of working in a creative and dynamic industry. You'll learn how Jo: Started out as a sign maker. Manages her client effectively Is trying to make her life as rich as possible This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the freelancing world, looking for insights and inspiration from a seasoned professio...

Jun 13, 2023•24 min•Ep. 3

Tom Buck

In this episode of Tales from the Engine Room, host Caroline Beavon interviews Tom Buck, the founder of Fair Internet Report. Tom shares his journey of creating websites that analyse mobile broadband speeds in the UK, starting with his frustrations about certain network coverage areas. His entrepreneurial spirit drives him to find ways to monetize the websites, which involves incorporating mobile phone deals that visitors might find beneficial. Tom discusses the utilization of open data from sou...

Jun 13, 2023•25 min•Ep. 2

Alice Dewar-Mills

In this episode of Tales from the Engine Room, host Caroline Beavon interviews Alice Dewar-Mills, the founder of Looking Glass Solutions. Alice's company is committed to simplifying contract and commercial strategy procedures for small businesses. Alice shares her passion for aiding individuals and companies in the intricate world of contracts. Discussion Points Include: Introduction to Alice's background as a commercial director and her choice to launch her own enterprise, Looking Glass Solutio...

Jun 13, 2023•26 min•Ep. 1

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