Meet the Mancunian Podcast

Meet the Mancunian Podcast The Meet the Mancunian podcast: social impact stories from Manchester Podcast cover art designed by artist Mahua Roy (https://www.instagram.com/mahua_r/).

The Meet the Mancunian podcast introduces listeners to inspirational Mancunians who are making a difference in the local community. Whether they run a charity or a social enterprise, volunteer, or coach others, host a community, or go it alone; all my guests have fascinating stories to tell. Presented by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, newbie Mancunian (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). Tune in every Tuesday for your weekly dose of inspiration.

✨ Season 9 Wrap-Up: Meet the Mancunian Podcast ✨And just like that, another inspiring season comes to a close! Season 9 ...
17/12/2024

✨ Season 9 Wrap-Up: Meet the Mancunian Podcast ✨
And just like that, another inspiring season comes to a close! Season 9 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast has been an incredible journey, featuring stories of resilience, passion, and impact from the heart of Manchester’s voluntary and community sector. 💙

A special thank you to the Spirit of Manchester Awards for the wonderful collaboration that brought these award winners and nominees into the spotlight. Hearing about their efforts to make our city a better place has been nothing short of inspiring. 🌟

• Maria Romanenko – Spirit of Manchester Volunteer of the Year nominee, supporting Ukrainian refugees in Manchester.

• Josh Deegan – Spirit of Manchester Award winner for Community Cohesion, volunteer at Happy Somedays, offering community sports and fitness.

• Claire Biggs –Spirit of Manchester nominee for Inspiring Campaign and Director of Sustainable Northmoor Urban Greening (SNUG) supporting urban greening.

• Jan Iceton – Spirit of Manchester Award winner for partnership and collaboration and Board Chair of Smart Works Greater Manchester, supporting women’s employability.

• Tracey Torley – Spirit of Manchester award winner for community and business collaboration and Director of Cracking Good Food tackling food and fuel poverty.

• Shelley Roberts – Spirit of Manchester Award winner for Volunteer Involving Organisation and CEO of Home-Start Manchester, focusing on early years family support.

• Beth Powell – Spirit of Manchester nominee for Social Economy Champion and Managing Director of Creative City, empowering women and youth.

• Judy Vickers – Spirit of Manchester nominee for Inspiring Campaign and Executive Officer of Lifeshare, tackling homelessness and poverty.

If you missed an episode, you can catch up on https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/episodes/season/9/,Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

The Meet the Mancunian podcast will take a 2 month break and return in February 2025 with a brand new set of inspiring guests featuring in Season 10.

Spirit of Manchester Creative City Home-Start ManchesterLifeshareCracking Good Food Happy Somedays

13/12/2024

Check out this inspiring quote from Season 9, Episode 8 of the :
“Never take anything for granted. Don’t do to anybody else that you wouldn’t have done to yourself. And always remember, a smile costs nothing.” – Judy Vickers
Interested in finding out about ?

I chat with Judy Vickers, Executive Officer of Lifeshare, who’s making a difference in Manchester’s fight against homelessness.

🎥 Listen to the audiogram to hear more from Judy or check out the full episode! 🎥
https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s9e8

Spirit of Manchester Lifeshare

Season Finale Alert! 🎙️Join me, Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, for the final episode of Season 9 of the Meet the Mancunian podc...
10/12/2024

Season Finale Alert! 🎙️

Join me, Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, for the final episode of Season 9 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast.

This week, I chat with Judy Vickers, Executive Officer of Lifeshare, who’s making a difference in Manchester’s fight against homelessness. Judy’s story of resilience and her commitment to tackling homelessness and data poverty will leave you inspired. 💙

📖 Episode Highlights:
🕒 1:30 – Judy’s inspiring journey
🏠 4:44 – Lifeshare’s services for the homeless
📡 10:15 – The impact of data poverty on communities
🤝 23:28 – How you can support Lifeshare

📊 Did you know?
Manchester ranks 3rd in the UK for homelessness, and 3 million people in the UK experience data poverty, limiting access to work, education, and essential services.
🎧 Listen here: https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s9e8

Don’t forget to like, share, and comment! Let’s work together to raise awareness.


Spirit of Manchester Lifeshare

07/12/2024

Check out this inspiring quote from Season 9, Episode 7 of the :
“Trust people and trust yourself. People are the experts. Trust people to grapple with the problem, find the solutions and to do it better than is done by others to them.” – Beth Powell
Interested in finding out about ?

I chat with Beth Powell, Managing Director of Creative City and nominee for the Spirit of Manchester Award for Social Economy Champion.

🎥 Listen to the audiogram to hear more from Beth or check out the full episode! 🎥
https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s9e7

Creative City Spirit of Manchester

🎙️ New Episode of Meet the Mancunian is LIVE! 🎉🌟 This week, I’m thrilled to introduce Beth Powell, Managing Director of ...
03/12/2024

🎙️ New Episode of Meet the Mancunian is LIVE! 🎉
🌟 This week, I’m thrilled to introduce Beth Powell, Managing Director of Creative City and nominee for the Spirit of Manchester Award for Social Economy Champion. 🌍 Beth shares her incredible journey of using creativity to empower women and youth, her personal mental health challenges, and the founding of Creative City.

✨ What to expect in this episode:
⏩ (02:21) How Creative City was founded
⏩ (02:38) Empowerment through arts and community
⏩ (04:50) Challenges in social work
⏩ (07:28) Impact and community building
⏩ (10:44) Advice for aspiring changemakers
⏩ (16:23) Personal reflections and life lessons

💡 Did you know? Creativity can:
✔️ Help people express themselves and tell their stories
✔️ Inspire change and promote gender equality
✔️ Broaden perspectives and challenge prejudices

🎧 Listen to Beth’s inspiring story now at https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s9e7

📣 Let’s chat! What does creativity mean to you? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇



Spirit of Manchester Creative City

29/11/2024

Check out this inspiring quote from Season 9, Episode 6 of the :
“Don’t be afraid to fail and don’t be afraid as a leader to show your vulnerabilities. I think it’s really powerful” – Shelley Roberts
Interested in finding out about ?

I chat with Shelley Roberts, CEO of Home-Start Manchester, about supporting families with young children.
🎥 Listen to the audiogram to hear more from Shelley or check out the full episode! 🎥 https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s9e6
Home-Start ManchesterSpirit of Manchester

✨ New Episode Alert! ✨In Episode 6 of Meet the Mancunian (Season 9), I speak with Shelley Roberts, CEO of Home-Start Man...
26/11/2024

✨ New Episode Alert! ✨
In Episode 6 of Meet the Mancunian (Season 9), I speak with Shelley Roberts, CEO of Home-Start Manchester.

🌟 Shelley talks about:
👶 Supporting families with young children
💡 Building a thriving volunteer-led organisation
🌈 The transformative impact of early years support

🎧 Don’t miss these key moments:
⏰ 01:09 – Shelley’s inspiring journey
⏰ 03:01 – Home-Start’s mission and services
⏰ 07:35 – Heartwarming volunteer stories
⏰ 17:51 – Tips for changemakers

🔗 Listen here: https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s9e6

📌 Did you know: Early childhood is a critical window to shape a child’s future. Let’s empower young lives together!


Spirit of Manchester Home-Start Manchester

22/11/2024

Check out this inspiring quote from Season 9, Episode 5 of the :
“You do have to be a little bit selfish. Sometimes, I have to tune into myself and take some time out. I think that making sure you are always investing in yourself.” – Tracey Torley
Interested in finding out about ?

I chat with Tracey Torley, Director of Cracking Good Food & Spirit of Manchester Award winner about tackling food poverty🏆.
🎥 Listen to the audiogram to hear more from Tracey or check out the full episode! 🎥
https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s9e5
Cracking Good Food Spirit of Manchester

✨ NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! 🎙️Join me as I chat with Tracey Torley, Director of Cracking Good Food and a Spirit of Manchester...
19/11/2024

✨ NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! 🎙️
Join me as I chat with Tracey Torley, Director of Cracking Good Food and a Spirit of Manchester Award winner 🏆. Tracey’s inspiring journey into food advocacy highlights her efforts to fight food poverty and promote sustainable cooking practices 🍽️💚.
💡 Learn how Cracking Good Food is making a difference through kitchen kit redistribution, community workshops, and more!
🕒 Episode Highlights:
• (01:15) Meet Tracey
• (07:43) Tackling Food Insecurity
• (17:32) Celebrating Community Impact
🌍 Did you know?
In Greater Manchester, over 620,000 people struggle with food insecurity, including families with children and those in work 😔.
🎧 Listen now: https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s9e5
💬 Share your thoughts in the comments!


Spirit of Manchester

16/11/2024

Check out this inspiring quote from Season 9, Episode 4 of the :
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Learn from it, listen to the lessons from whatever you have gone through has taught you and try and turn the negatives to superpowers to move yourself forward.” – Jan Iceton
Interested in finding out about ?

I chat with Jan Iceton, Chair of Smart Works Greater Manchester, about their mission to help unemployed women regain confidence and secure jobs.
🎥 Listen to the audiogram to hear more from Jan or check out the full episode! 🎥
https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s9e4

Smart Works Greater Manchester Spirit of Manchester

🎙️ New Episode of Meet the Mancunian! Supporting Women’s Employability with Jan Iceton 🎉I talk with Jan Iceton, Chair of...
12/11/2024

🎙️ New Episode of Meet the Mancunian! Supporting Women’s Employability with Jan Iceton 🎉

I talk with Jan Iceton, Chair of Smart Works Greater Manchester, about their incredible work helping unemployed women (ages 16-66) across Greater Manchester gain confidence and land jobs. 💼✨👚👖👗

Did You Know?
• There are over 75,000 unemployed people in Greater Manchester; 41,500 are women.
• Since 2015, Smart Works has supported over 4,000 women, with a 69% success rate in job interviews!

💡 Hear Jan’s story and the positive change Smart Works is bringing to the community: https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s9e4

Spirit of Manchester Smart Works Greater Manchester

08/11/2024

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“As a woman of faith, I think that having a purpose of life and knowing who I am has been the biggest life lesson for me. My purpose in life is bigger than me.” – Claire Biggs
Interested in finding out about ?

I chat with Claire Biggs, Director of SNUG and Spirit of Manchester nominee! Claire talks about her work at Sustainable Northmoor Urban Greening, transforming a bowling green into a community orchard and offering free art workshops.
🎥 Listen to the audiogram to hear more from Claire or check out the full episode! 🎥
https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s9e3

Spirit of Manchester

🌿 Transforming Urban Spaces with Claire Biggs 🌿In the latest Meet the Mancunian episode, I, Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, inte...
05/11/2024

🌿 Transforming Urban Spaces with Claire Biggs 🌿

In the latest Meet the Mancunian episode, I, Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, interview Claire Biggs, Director of SNUG and Spirit of Manchester award nominee! Claire shares her inspiring work at Longsight Community Artspace, transforming unused spaces like a bowling green into a community orchard! 🍎🌳

✨ Chapter Highlights:
(01:28) – Community Engagement and Challenges
(06:10) – Impact and Achievements of Longsight Community Artspace
(07:06) – Harvesting the Fruits of Labour
(08:07) – Community Spirit and Recognition

Tune in now for insights on sustainability and urban greening in Manchester! 🎧✨

📲 Listen at https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s9e3


Spirit of Manchester

01/11/2024

Check out this inspiring quote from Season 9, Episode 2 of the :

“To look after yourself, to take care of physical and mental health, which go hand in hand. If you look after them, then I think you will be ok.” – Josh Deegan

Interested in finding out about ?

I chat with Josh Deegan, a Spirit of Manchester Award winner for Community Cohesion and dedicated volunteer at Happy Somedays. Josh shares how this lockdown initiative blossomed into a thriving community group in Wythenshawe, tackling local challenges with free fitness sessions, sports, walks, and community events.

🎥 Listen to the audiogram to hear more from Josh or check out the full episode! 🎥
https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s9e2

Spirit of Manchester Happy Somedays

🎉 New Episode Alert 🎉In Episode 2 of Meet the Mancunian Season 9, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe chats with Spirit of Manch...
29/10/2024

🎉 New Episode Alert 🎉
In Episode 2 of Meet the Mancunian Season 9, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe chats with Spirit of Manchester Award winner Josh Deegan! 🌟

Josh shares his journey from volunteer to community hero, using fitness and sports to bring people together in Wythenshawe. Happy Somedays now offers free activities, from football to festivals, for all ages and abilities. ⚽🏃‍♀️

🎧 Episode Highlights:
• (01:06) Meet Josh Deegan
• (02:30) The Birth of Happy Somedays
• (04:52) Expanding Beyond Football
• (11:14) The Spirit of Manchester Award
• (12:37) Starting Similar Movements
• (15:44) Life Lessons and Personal Journey

Don’t miss Josh’s advice for creating change and community. Listen now! 🎧 👉 https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s9e2



Spirit of Manchester Happy Somedays

25/10/2024

Check out this inspiring quote from Season 9, Episode 1 of the :
“Not to get down when something doesn’t work or if it doesn’t work out the way I hope it would. I’m still learning it” – Maria Romanenko
Interested in finding out about ?

I chat with award-winning activist Maria Romanenko's who advocates for Ukraine refugees and supports them with free walking tours and support. Maria was nominated as Volunteer of the Year in the Spirit of Manchester Awards.🌟
🎥 Listen to the audiogram to hear more from Maria or check out the full episode! 🎥
https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s9e1

Spirit of Manchester

🎉 Season 9 of Meet the Mancunian Podcast is LIVE! 🎙️The first episode features the inspirational Maria Romanenko, an awa...
22/10/2024

🎉 Season 9 of Meet the Mancunian Podcast is LIVE! 🎙️

The first episode features the inspirational Maria Romanenko, an award-winning activist who has dedicated her time to helping Ukrainian refugees in Manchester. 🇺🇦

Maria’s story of fleeing Ukraine, finding purpose in giving back through free walking tours, and overcoming challenges will truly inspire you. 🌍❤️ She’s making an incredible difference in the community and was even recognized with the Prime Minister’s Points of Light Award! 🏅

🕒 Chapter Markers:
(01:12) Intro to Maria
(01:37) Journey from Kyiv to the UK
(03:40) Helping Ukrainian refugees in Manchester
(06:38) Refugee challenges
(09:59) Free walking tours
(12:39) Awards & recognition
(25:43) Reflections & advice

Hear more about her journey and how she’s lifting up others. Listen now! 🎧
🔗 https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s9e1

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Spirit of Manchester

🚀🎙️ Celebrating Social Impact: Season 9 of Meet the Mancunian Podcast is here! 🌟🎉 In this season, I’m thrilled to collab...
15/10/2024

🚀🎙️ Celebrating Social Impact: Season 9 of Meet the Mancunian Podcast is here! 🌟

🎉 In this season, I’m thrilled to collaborate with the Spirit of Manchester Awards 🏆 to bring you inspiring stories from community champions across Manchester. 🙌❤️

✨ Chapter Markers:
(00:00) 🎧 Welcome to Season 9
(00:31) 🌍 Celebrating Community Champions
(01:01) 🎙️ Upcoming Episodes and Listening Options
(01:21) 🤝 Join the Mancunian Community

🎧 Listen to the trailer now and get ready for an incredible season highlighting the people making a difference in our city! 🌆

Catch all episodes on Apple Podcasts 🍏, Spotify 🎶, or https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/meet-the-mancunian-season-9-trailer/ 🌐.


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