A Diverse Life Podcast

023 - Mick Slater Completes His Walk And We Complete The Series

This is our last podcast of the series we will be back in the new year with more diverse and dynamic shows. In this last show we hear how Mick Slater got on in his walk across spain for the Charity Mind.

022 Conscientous Objectors A Singing In Prison Project 1

Ian speaks to Saul Hewish from Rideout Arts for rehabilitation about a recent Prison Arts project that used singing and music with Men in Prison to explore Conscientious Objectors and their role in Prison reform. We also catch up with Mick Slater as he comes towards the end of his 1,000 mile walk to raise awareness of mental health. You can support Mick by donating to his Just Giving Page here https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mickslater

Episode 021 -Alternative Living- Narrowboat Life

Have you ever considered living on a narrowboat? Imagine living amongst nature, having a really diverse community around you, being rocked gently to sleep as the water laps against the side of your boat. 25% of boats on the UK waterways provide a home to people. If you think that living on a narrowboat would appeal, listen to two people who live on their narrowboats. Find out about the benefits and the costs of living on the canals. Mercia Marina is a beautiful marina set in the Derbyshire countryside. Mercia Marina was built in 2008 and is the largest inland marina in Europe. With fantastic shops and regular events- this is a great place to visit. Our thanks to both of our participants and the marina for hosting us for this special episode of A Diverse Life. We also catch up with Mick Slater as he continues his 1,000 mile walk across Spain to raise money for Mind.

020 - The Secret Teacher Paul Rowlett.

Paul Rowlett is the Founder of Everything Branded, a global business that employs in excess of 100 employees and operates with offices in the UK and in Las Vegas. 10 years ago, Paul was not the wealthy Business Leader he is today, Paul was sofa surfing and fighting for survival. In this episode, we talk to Paul about his road to success, how he has gone on to run a multi-million pound business and how he is giving back to the community. Paul has appeared on The Secret Teacher on Channel 4 where Paul went undercover pretending to be interested in working as a Teaching Assistant. While Paul was in the school he was looking for students who had been let down by the education system, keen to see how he could provide support. Find out more by listening. Paul met Loui and was able to offer him a job within Everything Branded, hear from Loui and Paul about how this experience has changed both their lives.

019 - Mick Slater Walk To Freedom -Rasing Awareness of Mental Health.

Imagine walking 1000 miles in 30 days. Mick Slater is walking from Marbella to Monaco to raise awareness of mental health and, in an effort to raise £30,000 for MIND. With over 6,000 suicides taking place in 2018, we need to break the stigma of talking about mental health. Hear Mick's story about why he has decided to walk 1000 miles across Spain to get us talking about mental health.