Women Episodes

Host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe introduces the sixth episode of Season 12 of Meet the Mancunian and speaks with Chrissy Carr, co-founder of Mums in Recovery, about supporting mothers recovering from addiction and rebuilding family life. Chrissy shares how her lived experience and NA fellowship inspired her to help women who feel stuck, and how the group began after supporting a mother whose baby was taken at birth. Mums in Recovery offers connection and understanding through weekly free Zoom w...

In the season finale of Season 11 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe engages in a heartfelt conversation with Wardeh Al Nasir, Director of Community Thriving Together and nominee for Volunteer of the Year at the Spirit of Manchester Awards. Wardeh shares her inspiring journey of using her own experiences of isolation and language barriers to build a supportive community for underrepresented individuals in Manchester. She discusses the significance of volunteerin...

In this episode of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Tahera Khanam, founder of Better We and nominee for Volunteer of the Year at the Spirit of Manchester Awards. Tahera shares her journey of creating clubs and training programs to support and empower women and youth in the Manchester community. Through personal stories and experiences, she highlights the importance of community work, the challenges faced, and the impact made. Tahera also discusses over...

A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners from your host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe. In the seventh episode of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, I interview Beth Powell, Managing Director of Creative City and a nominee for the Spirit of Manchester Award for Social Economy Champion. Beth details her motivations for supporting women and youth, her journey through personal mental health challenges, and the founding of Creative City. The organisation uses arts for empowerment, offering long-term com...

A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners from your host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe. In the fourth episode of Season 9 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, I interview Jan Iceton, Board Chair of Smart Works Greater Manchester. Jan discusses Smart Works' mission to support unemployed women aged 16 to 66 in rebuilding confidence and securing employment. Jan shares her journey in the sector, the pivotal role of Smart Works in empowering women, and the significant impact of their services. Featuring...

In the sixth episode of Season 8 of the Meet the Mancunian Podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Shanaz Hussain, Network Leader for WomenEd Northwest. Shanaz shares her passion for supporting women and battling inequality, tracing it back to her early community work. She discusses her involvement with WomenEd, a global network supporting women leaders in education, and her role as a headteacher in Blackburn, empowering young girls and addressing challenges such as digital poverty. ...

A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners. Presenting Season 7, Episode 8 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #GM #manchester #women #children #SocialImpact #NonProfit. Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe. (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). In the eighth episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast interviews Fiona Spencer, Vice President, Soroptomist International Manchester Club, about how they support women and girls in UK and in India to reach their full potential. Fiona introduces how...

A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners. Presenting Season 6, Episode 11 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #GM #manchester #community #mental health #menopause #socialimpact. I'm Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, your friendly host. In the eleventh episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Ruth Rosselson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-rosselson-07970/], Resilience Coordinator, Manchester Mind [https://www.manchestermind.org/our-services/training-learning/mindfulness-and-menopause/] about h...

A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners. Presenting Season 6, Episode 8 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #women #coaching #socialimpact #nonprofit #WomenEd. I'm Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, your friendly host. In the eighth episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Yasmin Ariff [https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmin-a-6492b113b/], Career and Leadership Coach and Volunteer, Women Ed [https://womened.com/home] about supporting women to help them thrive in their careers...