Ep21 - Steve Willicott | Uncle Matt’s Hats, Mental Health & The Power of Community

Ep21 - Steve Willicott | Uncle Matt’s Hats, Mental Health & The Power of Community

In this powerful episode of The Brush Wizards Podcast, we sit down with Steve Willicott, founder of Uncle Matt’s Hats, to talk openly about mental health, isolation, grief and why community matters more than ever. What started as a simple idea has grown into a movement helping normalise conversations around mental health through humour, honesty and human connection. Steve shares the heartbreaking story behind Uncle Matt’s Hats, the impact COVID had on people’s mental health, and why small conversations can genuinely save lives. This isn’t a corporate mental health chat. It’s a real conversation about life, struggles, community and why nobody should feel alone. We also discuss: • The story behind Uncle Matt’s Hats • Mental health in trades and everyday life • Why humour can break barriers • The importance of community support • Chasing the Stigma & Hub of Hope • Why everyone has a story worth sharing • How simple ideas can create real impact If this episode helps you, please share it with someone else who might need it. Guest: Steve Willicott Useful Links: Uncle Matt’s Hats Chasing the Stigma Hub of Hope Quest Institute #MentalHealth #UncleMattsHats #BrushWizards #MentalHealthAwareness #Podcast #Community #MentalHealthSupport #Tradespeople #MensMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters

Ep20 - How To Earn £400 A Day As A Decorator | Gene Fulton Returns

Gene Fulton is back on the Brush Wizards Podcast 🔥 This episode is packed with honest conversations around pricing, confidence, earning more money, client communication and building a decorating business properly. We talk about: 🎯 Charging properly and valuing your work 🎯 Building confidence during site visits 🎯 Interior designers and higher end projects 🎯 Mindset shifts that helped Gene double his income 🎯 Wallpapering, paint products and lessons learned along the way Loads of practical advice and plenty of truth bombs throughout this one. Powered by Brewers Decorator Centres. Join the Brush Wizards Network: brushwizards.co.uk/join

Ep19 - From Aerospace to Decorating, Building a Business and Knowing Your Worth with John

In this episode, John talks through his journey from school into the corporate world and then into painting and decorating. We cover building a business, understanding value, and why knowing your worth matters in the trade. The conversation also touches on resilience, working with others in the industry, and how community and collaboration play a big role in long term success.

Ep18 - From Youth Work to Decorating, Mindset and Personal Growth with Joff Talbot

In this episode, Joff Talbot talks about his journey from youth work into painting and decorating, and how mindset and personal growth have played a big role along the way. We cover learning the trade, building confidence, and dealing with challenges both on and off the job. The conversation also explores well-being, belief, and how small changes in thinking can make a difference over time. A different kind of episode, but one that will hit home for a lot of people in the trade.

Ep17 - Gareth Thompson on Spray Dogs, kitchen spraying and 40 years in decorating

Gary chats with Gareth Thompson about Spray Dogz, a new hanging system designed for kitchen sprayers. Gareth explains how the idea came about, why he wanted an alternative to drilling into door edges, and how he is building the brand alongside his decorating business. They also talk about spraying, kitchen resprays, working alone in the trade, and how decorators can futureproof themselves as the industry changes. A great episode for decorators, sprayers and anyone trying to build something of their own. Find Spray Dogs at: https://spraydogz.co.uk [https://spraydogs.co.uk]