Meet the Mancunian Podcast

🔊 “Just give more than you get. When you give more, you will get more. I believe that in my bones. It’s the reason that I never really say no to a favour when a friend asks.” – Kieran Innes I chat with Kieran Innes, CEO of Tootoot, about his inspiring journey from growing up on a council estate to leading a platform that gives children a safe, anonymous way to report bullying and safeguarding concerns. 👦👧💙 🎧 Listen to the audiogram to hear more from Kieran! 📌 Catch the full episode & transcript here: https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s10e3 #AntiBullying #Youth #children #community #GM #manchester #SocialImpact #NonProfit #podcast tootoot

Check out this inspiring quote from the #MeetTheMancunian #podcast: 🔊 “I’m here and no matter how lost I get in what the world says is who I am or what’s I’m not or that I’m not enough, I’m actually here. I’ve always got a choice. And I’m deeply connected to life in unseen ways.” – Jolene Sheehan I chat with Jolene Sheehan, social entrepreneur & founder of Joy Ethic, about well-being 💆‍♀️💖, social impact ❤️, and living with purpose 🌍 🎧 Listen to the audiogram to hear more from Jolene! 📌 Catch the full episode & transcript here: https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s10e2 #wellbeing #SocialEntrepreneurship #community #GM #manchester #SocialImpact #NonProfit #podcast Joy Ethic

Check out this inspiring quote from Season 10, Episode 1 of the #MeetTheMancunian #podcast: 🔊 “I think it’s about getting the balance right. You’re more effective if you pace yourself. It’s not a marathon, it’s a relay race. We’re all doing a bit, we’re all passing something to other people, and they are doing their bit.” – Mike Wild Mike, Chief Executive of Macc, shares insights on the challenges facing the sector—funding, workforce shortages, collaboration, and self-care. 🌟 🎧 Listen to the audiogram to hear more from Mike! 📌 Catch the full episode & transcript here: www.meetthemancunian.co.uk #Charity #VCSE #Community #Volunteering #GM #Manchester #SocialImpact #nonprofit Spirit of Manchester

Check out this inspiring quote from Season 9, Episode 8 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast: “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 #Homelessness #FoodPoverty #DataPoverty #community #GM #manchester #SocialImpact #NonProfit #podcast? 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

Check out this inspiring quote from Season 9, Episode 7 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast: “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 #Women #Youth #CreativeCommunities #community #GM #manchester #SocialImpact #NonProfit #podcast? 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

Check out this inspiring quote from Season 9, Episode 6 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast: “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 #Families #EarlyYears #Children #community #GM #manchester #SocialImpact #NonProfit #podcast? 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

Check out this inspiring quote from Season 9, Episode 5 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast: “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 #FoodPoverty #FuelPoverty #community #GM #manchester #SocialImpact #NonProfit #podcast? 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

Check out this inspiring quote from Season 9, Episode 4 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast: “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 #employability #careers #women #community #GM #manchester #SocialImpact #NonProfit #podcast? 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

#podcast: “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 #community #sustainability #UrbanGreening #environment #GM #manchester #SocialImpact #NonProfit #podcast? 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

Check out this inspiring quote from Season 9, Episode 2 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast: “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 #community #sports #wellbeing #GM #manchester #SocialImpact #NonProfit? 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

Check out this inspiring quote from Season 9, Episode 1 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast: “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 #volunteering #GM #manchester #community #Ukraine #refugees #SocialImpact #NonProfit? 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

Check out this inspiring quote from Season 8, Episode 16 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast: “You’ve got to carry on, you’ve got to achieve. And I think it’s hard sometimes, isn’t it? It’s hard to get on with your life when something big comes across it.” – Matthew Carroll Interested in finding out about #Community #Radio #MentalHealth #Manchester #GM #SocialImpact #NonProfit #Podcast? I interview Matthew Carroll, Station Manager of Evolve Radio 📻, about his journey in community radio, overcoming mental health struggles, and the launch of Evolve Radio in Stockport. 🎥 Listen to the audiogram to hear more from Matthew or check out the full episode! 🎥 https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s8e16 Evolve Radio