Welcome to Season 10 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast: social impact stories from Manchester. I’m your host, Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, offering you a warm Mancunian welcome. I am delighted to bring to you Season 10 where I celebrate social impact community heroes across Manchester. I hope, dear listener, you can learn from their life experiences, the challenges they have overcome, and their passion for their cause. My aim for the Meet the Mancunian podcast is to inspire you to live your life with purpose and impact, inspired by the stories my guests share every Tuesday throughout the season. Thank you to my wonderful community of listeners. Remember, your voice, your story, and your actions matter. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and let’s inspire even more positive change. To a better, kinder world – and until next time, let's continue making Manchester, and beyond, a place of greater impact, compassion, and action. Podcast cover art designed by artist Mahua Roy (https://www.instagram.com/purpleart_studio/)