Between These Walls

Cherie Federico: Aesthetica, and York's place in the media arts world

Cherie Federico is the founder and Director of Aesthetica, a powerhouse brand of the arts world that gives a platform to artists, writers, and film makers around the world. It encompasses Aesthetica Magazine, the Aesthetica Art Prize and exhibition, and the BAFTA qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival, all of which are rooted and held in York. Cherie joins us on the podcast to talk about the evolution of Aesthetica and why it will always stay in York, and we discuss the city's UNESCO City of Media Arts status and the importance of bringing the creative sector together to continue to bang the drum for the York. Recommend a guest to feature on the podcast! Send us a text... [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2267780/open_sms] Between These Walls is written, produced and presented by Sophie Hudson, featuring the people and businesses who make York special. If you know of anyone who should be featured, or your business is interested in sponsoring the podcast, email btw@soapyproductions.co.uk. Sophie Hudson is a former broadcast journalist and podcast producer working for local radio stations across Yorkshire. She has since been working with York businesses as a Chartered Marketer. This is a Soapy Productions podcast.

Jamie Inglis (Part 2): A little boy's brave fight against neuroblastoma

In 2013,  seven-year-old Jamie Inglis lost his brave battle against a rare form of childhood cancer. His story captured the hearts of people across York and beyond who came together to raise thousands of pounds to send him to the US for treatment. In Part 2 of this Between These Walls special, Jamie's mum Vicky Inglis recalls his fight against neuroblastoma eleven years on. Follow Vicky's work and appeals here: https://www.facebook.com/keepjamiesmiling [https://www.facebook.com/keepjamiesmiling] Recommend a guest to feature on the podcast! Send us a text... [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2267780/open_sms] Between These Walls is written, produced and presented by Sophie Hudson, featuring the people and businesses who make York special. If you know of anyone who should be featured, or your business is interested in sponsoring the podcast, email btw@soapyproductions.co.uk. Sophie Hudson is a former broadcast journalist and podcast producer working for local radio stations across Yorkshire. She has since been working with York businesses as a Chartered Marketer. This is a Soapy Productions podcast.

Jamie Inglis (Part 1): A little boy's brave fight against neuroblastoma

In 2013,  seven-year-old Jamie Inglis lost his brave battle against a rare form of childhood cancer. His story captured the hearts of people across York and beyond who came together to raise thousands of pounds to send him to the US for treatment. In Part 1 of this Between These Walls special, Jamie's mum Vicky Inglis recalls his fight against neuroblastoma eleven years on and how the kindness of the community helped him get the treatment he needed and live a happy 18 months in remission. Vicky is keen to stress that Jamie's story is a positive one - and how it led her on a path to supporting other families facing childhood cancer through her work with Solving Kids Cancer UK. Follow Vicky's work and appeals here: https://www.facebook.com/keepjamiesmiling [https://www.facebook.com/keepjamiesmiling] Recommend a guest to feature on the podcast! Send us a text... [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2267780/open_sms] Between These Walls is written, produced and presented by Sophie Hudson, featuring the people and businesses who make York special. If you know of anyone who should be featured, or your business is interested in sponsoring the podcast, email btw@soapyproductions.co.uk. Sophie Hudson is a former broadcast journalist and podcast producer working for local radio stations across Yorkshire. She has since been working with York businesses as a Chartered Marketer. This is a Soapy Productions podcast.

York Mumbler: Emily Pickard on building a thriving online community for parents

York Mumbler has become a lifeline for thousands of parents.  The website gets over 40K hits a month with parents looking for things to do in York, plus a thriving social media community of parents supporting each other. It has now become the first stop for businesses to promote themselves and events happening across the City. Emily Pickard founded York Mumbler after her children were born. Armed with a successful career in marketing working for the likes of McCain Foods and Arla, Emily made the decision to push Mumbler forward to support other parents like herself. Emily discusses the decision to change her career path after her kids came along, the timeline of growing from "the kitchen table" to the award winning business it is today, and offers up her advice to parents feeling isolated. For more information about York Mumbler visit here: https://york.mumbler.co.uk/ Recommend a guest to feature on the podcast! Send us a text... [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2267780/open_sms] Between These Walls is written, produced and presented by Sophie Hudson, featuring the people and businesses who make York special. If you know of anyone who should be featured, or your business is interested in sponsoring the podcast, email btw@soapyproductions.co.uk. Sophie Hudson is a former broadcast journalist and podcast producer working for local radio stations across Yorkshire. She has since been working with York businesses as a Chartered Marketer. This is a Soapy Productions podcast.

Mat Lazenby: How York can leverage its 'UNESCO City of Media Arts' status

In 2014, York was designated a UNESCO City of Media Arts. This means York is part of a global network of 'Creative Cities' that pledge to put creative industries at the heart of their ongoing development. Mat Lazenby is a Past Master of the Guild of Media Arts, which was formed as a result of the designation. As Creative Director of LazenbyBrown, a brand communications agency in York, Mat is keen to see the city further embrace the UNESCO status for years to come. Sophie went along to his studio on the Shambles to discuss his thoughts on what needs to be done to turn York into the go-to city for media studies and cultural tourism. He also chats about why young people should feel reassured if they want a career in the creative sector. For more information about the UNESCO designation, and The Guild of Media Arts, visit https://guildofmediaarts.co.uk/ Recommend a guest to feature on the podcast! Send us a text... [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2267780/open_sms] Between These Walls is written, produced and presented by Sophie Hudson, featuring the people and businesses who make York special. If you know of anyone who should be featured, or your business is interested in sponsoring the podcast, email btw@soapyproductions.co.uk. Sophie Hudson is a former broadcast journalist and podcast producer working for local radio stations across Yorkshire. She has since been working with York businesses as a Chartered Marketer. This is a Soapy Productions podcast.