Episodes

Good morning. Presenting Season 5, Episode 3 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #community #manchester #mancunian Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). In the third episode of Season 5, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Mike Palmer, Co-founder, Three Dads Walking (https://www.3dadswalking.uk/) about raising awareness on suicide prevention in young people. They have partnered with suicide preve...

Good morning. Presenting Season 5, Episode 2 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #adultfitness #community #manchester #mancunian #running #walking Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). In the second episode of Season 5, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Jane Dennison, CEO, Mile Shy Club (www.mileshyclub.com/ [http://www.mileshyclub.com/]) about supporting adult fitness. Mile Shy Club is a running and walking club specifically ...

Good morning. Presenting Season 5, Episode 1 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #diversity #disabled #community #manchester #mancunian Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). In the season premiere episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to John Galloway, Co-Founder, Speed of Sight charity (https://www.speedofsight.org/) [https://www.speedofsight.org/] about offering people of all abilities the thrill of driving a race car. Spe...

It's a regular tradition every season to introduce the artist behind the attractive creatives for the podcast – Mahua Roy. In Season 5 of the Meet the Mancunian #podcast: social impact stories from #Manchester, Mahua and I discuss how we have focused on simpler podcast creatives which aid podcast discoverability. Mahua has skilfully integrated the worker bees and the avatar into the designs. We also discuss how she has become a full-time artist. You can listen to the podcast on www.meetthemancu...

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...

Good morning. Presenting a bonus episode in Season 4 #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #lifelessons #advice #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This special bonus episode is a curation of the life lessons shared by Season 4's inspiring guests. They span the professional and the personal. One of my guests even offers you practical tips for framing an email or a complaint in a more effective way. I hope you enjoy ...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 12 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #terminallyilladults #grantingwishes #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Susan Roughton, Founder, Purple Heart Wishes (https://www.purpleheartwishes.org/) [https://www.purpleheartwishes.org/]. Purple Heart Wishes grants wishes to terminally ill adults across the UK. The charity invites both volun...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 11 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #disabledpeople #diversity #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Alex Winstanley. Managing Director, Happy Smiles Training (https://www.happysmilestraining.co.uk/) [https://www.happysmilestraining.co.uk/]. Happy Smiles Training aims to empower disabled people to create positive social change and ha...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 10 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #integration #diversity #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Nidhi Sinha, Trustee, We Stand Together (https://www.westandtogether.org.uk/) [https://www.westandtogether.org.uk/], and Co-ordinator, Sangha Manchester (https://twitter.com/sanghamcr) [https://twitter.com/sanghamcr]. We Stand Together i...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 9 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #healthandwellbeing #black #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Charles Kwaku-Odoi, Chief Officer, Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) (https://www.cahn.org.uk/). CAHN's vision is to eradicate health disparities for Caribbean and African people within a generation. CAHN supports the health ...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 8 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #sustainablefashion #sustainability #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Sarah Revington, Event Co-ordinator, Stitched Up (https://stitchedup.coop/). Stitched Up is focused on inspiring action on sustainable fashion. They have a sustainable clothing hub in Stretford Mall, run workshops on sewing, m...

Good morning and a very Happy New Year to you. Presenting Season 4, Episode 7 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #disabled #diversityandinclusion #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Ben Andrews, Author and Managing Director, Beyond Empower (https://benandrewsinc.com/). Ben is a disability rights advocate writing a children's book series – Better Places (https://www.tinytreebo...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 6 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #homelessness #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Lauren Rosegreen, Business Development Manager, Invisible Cities (https://invisible-cities.org/). Lauren is also Trustee, Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity (https://gmmayorscharity.org.uk/) and Policy and Influence Manager, MACC (https://macc.org....

Over the year, I have met some wonderful #Mancunian guests through hosting the Meet the Mancunian #podcast – all doing some amazing work in #socialimpact or supporting the #community in #Manchester. It's been a very hard task to identify 5 lessons my podcast taught me for my #Christmasspecial. After much reflection, here are my picks. Hope they resonate with you, dear listener. I would also love to hear from you if my podcast has been of any help with your own dreams and goals. You can reach me...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 5 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #finanical wellbeing #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Ruth Downs, Financial Advisor, The Platt Partnership (https://ruthdowns.com/) Ruth is passionate about providing friendly financial advice. She volunteers with the Leading Ladies in Business (https://www.leadingladiesinbusiness.co.uk/) and T...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 4 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #ukraine #refugees #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Jez Myers, Co-founder, Reddish News and Chair, Spirit of Manchester Awards (https://twitter.com/jezmyers) Jezz is also passionate about creating awareness and mobilising support for Ukrainian refugees in Manchester. --- Send in a voice messag...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 3 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #homelessness #community #socialimpact Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Yvonne Hope, CEO, Barnabus (https://www.barnabus-manchester.org.uk/). Yvonne talks about the importance of long-term solutions like permanent housing to solve the homelessness problem. She believes no one should be homeless. --- Send in a voice me...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 2 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #mindfulness #foresttherapy #community #manchester #mancunian Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Natalie Rossiter, therapist, mindfulness teacher and forest therapy guide (https://www.natalierossiterwellbeing.co.uk/). Natalie is passionate about the impact of nature and forest therapy on people's well-being. She believes...

Good morning. Presenting Season 4, Episode 1 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #localhistory #community #manchester #mancunian Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Dr. Stephen Evans, Chair, Wythenshawe History Group (https://www.facebook.com/Wythhistory/). Dr. Stephen shares how he is passionate about local history & knowing about the lives of the common person. He shares how he believes that is as i...

If you are a regular or a new listener of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast, you may have noticed the vibrant creatives designed by my friend and artist friend Mahua Roy. It's become a bit of a tradition for Mahua and me to have a little conversation before a new season. I hope you enjoy this bonus episode. #community #mancunian #manchester #socialimpact You can check out Mahua Roy's work on https://www.instagram.com/purpleart_studio/ Season 4 of The Meet the Mancunian podcast launches on Tuesday...

I am Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, your friendly host. In this short bonus episode, I share my podcasting story with listeners. Learn how I get started, why I podcast and where I hope to go with the Meet the Mancunian podcast. You could also check out my new website www.meetthemancunian.co.uk to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepa-thomas-sutcliffe/message

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...

Presenting Season 3, Episode 12 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #mens #mentalhealth #thriving #community Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Mike Richard, Founder, Talk About It Mate (https://www.talkaboutitmate.co.uk/). Mike shares how he founded a peer support mental health group inspired by his own lived experiences. He shares how they have adapted their services to include those that are digit...

Presenting Season 3, Episode 11 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #accessible #diversityandinclusion Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Simon Naylor, Creative Director, 53Two (https://www.53two.com/). Simon shares how 53Two serves underrepresented communities and provides them a platform to showcase their talent. He also talks about how their arts venue is accessible and how that core value transla...