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Host Deepa Thomas- Sutcliffe welcomes listeners to Season 12 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast: social impact stories from Manchester. Across 12 episodes, the series will feature conversations with people shaping the city, from community champions to leaders driving meaningful change, exploring courage, creativity, commitment and the impact individuals can make in their communities. New episodes release every Tuesday starting 24 March 2026, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and at ww...

In Season 11 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe partners with the Spirit of Manchester Awards to highlight the incredible nominees making social impact in Manchester. The season explores the personal journeys of community champions, their motivations, challenges, and purpose. Episodes are released every Tuesday starting October 14, 2025. Listen to the podcast to discover the heart of Manchester, one story at a time. Thank you to artist Mahua Roy for the season creativ...

Welcome to Season 10 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe. This season celebrates social impact community heroes across Manchester and aims to inspire listeners through their life experiences, challenges, and passion for their causes. The season is dedicated to the memory of Deepa's rescue dog, Sandy who died last month. Join Deepa every Tuesday starting February 11, 2025, for thought-provoking conversations available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the Meet the Ma...

Celebrating Social Impact: Season 9 of Meet the Mancunian Podcast In Season 9 of the Meet the Mancunian Podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe collaborates with the Spirit of Manchester Awards to feature interviews with award winners and nominees from the city's voluntary and community sector. Each episode, released weekly on Tuesdays, showcases Manchester's community champions dedicated to various causes. The season aims to inspire listeners to engage with the social impact sector and spread posi...

Welcome to Season 8 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast: social impact stories from Manchester. A warm Mancunian welcome from your host, Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe. Thank you for joining me today. I am a new Mancunian who enjoys meeting inspiring people who are helping to support the Manchester community and creating social impact. Over the last 2.5 years, I have been hosting the Meet the Mancunian podcast and have interviewed over 84 guests so far. Every Tuesday, I bring you the stories of Manchester...

Hello and a warm Mancunian welcome to all my incredible listeners out there! I'm Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, your friendly host, and you've just tuned in to the sixth season of the Meet the Mancunian podcast: where I share remarkable social impact stories from the heart of Manchester every Tuesday throughout the season.This podcast is a celebration of the unsung heroes, the change-makers, and the passionate souls who are making a real difference in our vibrant city. From social enterprises to non-...

Hello dear listener. Welcome to the fifth season of the Meet the Mancunian podcast: social impact stories from Manchester. I am Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, your friendly host. It is a privilege and a pleasure for me to interview some of the most inspiring people working in Manchester's social impact sector and feature them on this podcast.My guests are leaders and worker bees associated as employees, trustees and volunteers with social enterprises, non-profits, and community groups. They share the...

Welcome to the Meet the Mancunian podcast, Season 4.I am Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, your friendly host.On the streets and nooks of Manchester, my inspiring Mancunian guests tackle their causes with grit and passion. They are leaders, worker bees, and community hosts and they share their stories to inspire you, all through this season.Season 4 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast launches on Tuesday, 22 November 2022 after a short break. I welcome you as a new or existing listener and hope you en...

The Meet the Mancunian Podcast returns on Tuesday, 26 July 2022. The 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. The podcast is hosted by newbie Mancunian Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe.Sit back, relax, and listen to Season 3 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast. Tune into your favou...