In Conversation With... from the Devon Chamber of Commerce. Supported by Westcotts. podcast

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In Conversation With... from the Devon Chamber of Commerce. Supported by Westcotts.

In Conversation With... from the Devon Chamber of Commerce. Supported by Westcotts.•devonchamber.co.uk

Inspiring interviews and discussion with business leaders and owners from across the South West. Welcome to In Conversation With, presented by Stuart Elford from The Devon Chamber of Commerce (https://devonchamber.co.uk) : Incorporating the Exeter Chamber and Plymouth Chamber. Supported by Westcotts (https://westcotts.uk) . Visit the Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce at: https://www.devonchamber.co.uk Produced by Fresh Air Studios, Event Podcast Production (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk/event-podcasts) and Podcast Studios (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk/audio-podcasts) in Devon. Featuring a large in-vision video studio (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk/video-studio) and many more!

Episodes

S1 Ep10: With Jackie Grubb, CEO of City College Plymouth, and Paul Philpott, Managing Director of Fresh Air Studios.

Jackie Grubb shares her passion for helping young people succeed through successful learning, the future of education, what it's like to be a CEO and the work pressures that go with such a position and her love of yoga boarding! Paul Philpott talks about how Fresh Air Studios got established, the trials of running a media business from Plymouth when clients are far and wide, talks openly about the regional creative scene and how businesses should support each other, and name drops a few studio r...

Jun 07, 2021•37 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast

S1 Ep9: With Pete Goss, Sailing Legend and Motivational Speaker and Melanie Tiley of Brain Tumour Research.

Pete fills us in on his life as a sailor, adventurer and his heroic exploits in the Vendee Globe. He also talks about various projects he's been involved in, including visiting the North Pole, historical projects such as 'Spirit of Mystery' and spending a month on the Greenland ice cap. Melanie Tiley is the Community Development Manager for Brain Tumour Research. Melanie takes us on her journey from the travel industry to Brain Tumour Research; including encounters with supermodels, MPs and how ...

May 24, 2021•40 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast

S1 Ep8: David Ralph, Chief Executive of Heart of the SW LEP, and Gavin Jones, MD of Elixel

David gives us the low down on what a Local Expertise Partnership is and how it works to support the region. He also talks about his career path and provides some inspiration for those who might want to venture into project planning for regional government: reflecting on his work with the likes of Docklands Light Railway and HS2. Gavin Jones is MD of Elixel, a dynamic digital agency based in Plymouth. Straight out of university (almost 10 years ago) and into the world of app development and tech...

May 10, 2021•36 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast

S1 Ep7: Bill Martin, Marketplace Publisher for Reach PLC and Mark White, Hospital Director of Practice Plus, Plymouth.

Bill Martin reflects on how the publishing industry has dramatically changed over recent years, the hot topic of 'click bait' and shares some amusing tales from his early years in newspapers, including his most favourite headline. Mark White talks about the ever-evolving world of healthcare and how the private sector has an important role to play in the wider healthcare picture for all.

Apr 26, 2021•43 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast

S1 Ep6: Luke Pollard MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, and Paul Burton, MD of PB Media.

Stuart Elford talks to Luke Pollard MP about his early years in media, his political campaigns and his love of art and the Devon coast. Also, Paul Burton of PB media tells Stuart about leaving a career in newspapers to set up his own business, plus his love of life in Devon.

Apr 12, 2021•46 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast

S1 Ep5: With Ann James, Chief Executive of University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, and Trevor Worth, Managing Director of Portcullis Legals.

Ann talks openly about the difficulties being faced by the NHS, working as a Chief Executive in such a challenging environment and shares exciting news about the future of hospital provision for Devon and Cornwall. Trevor shares his passion for all things legal, customer service, the digital future of law and his amusing meets with the likes of Sir Richard Branson and Sir Clive Woodward.

Mar 29, 2021•47 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast

S1 Ep4: With Cllr Tudor Evans OBE, Leader of Plymouth City Council, and Vince Brooks, Director at Engage Workplace.

Tudor Evans talks about his Welsh roots, his rebel university days, why he got into local politics and the day he became an OBE. Vince Brooks tells us about Engage Workplace and their passion for creating a better workplace environment.

Mar 15, 2021•39 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

S1 Ep3: With Paul Winterton MD of Langage Farm and Kate Dowsett from Peace and Coffee.

Paul Winterton, Managing Director of Langage Farm, gives a highly personal interview about his career, family and aspirations. Our Chamber Made guest is entrepreneur Kate Dowsett from Peace and Coffee (and more), who talks about the move from battleships to coffee beans.

Mar 01, 2021•36 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

S1 Ep2: With broadcaster and writer David FitzGerald, and Claire Oatway entrepreneur and leadership coach from Neon Juno.

A hilarious and enlightening conversation with David 'Fitz' FitzGerald about his career so far in broadcasting, his varied achievements as a writer and his love of birds and Devon. In Chamber Made, Stuart talks to Claire Oatway about her experience of entrepreneurship, leadership and a surprising Olympic sporting past.

Feb 15, 2021•31 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

S1 Ep1: With Johnny Mercer MP and Howard Davies from Salcombe Gin

Welcome to episode 1! Stuart Elford talks to Johnny Mercer MP, in a very open interview, about the highs and lows of being an MP, his opinions on politics and politicians, and 'that' shower scene. Our first Chamber Made guest is Howard Davies from Salcombe Distilling, home of Salcombe Gin.

Feb 01, 2021•36 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast