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Catherine Erdly

Do you ever wonder how to turn your incredible skills as a maker or creator into a successful local business? Well, wonder no more! Today's guest today has a retail career spanning more than two decades!! Her expertise includes attending a top UK business school, selling yo-yos in America, and managing merchandising for the renowned retailer, Laura Ashley - she is a true expert in the field. Not only that, she's a podcast host, author, and founder of The Resilient Retail Club [https://www.resilientretailclub.com/].  So sit tight and tune in for some priceless words of wisdom from Catherine Erdly! From the team behind Local Life Title: Emily Howard Editors: Tracey Butterfield and Sajjida Sultana Cover art: Sajjida Sultana To feature, email podcast@locallife.online https://locallife.online/ [https://locallife.online/] Follow @thelaurabosworth [https://www.instagram.com/thelaurabosworth/] and @locallifeonline [https://www.instagram.com/locallifeonline/] on Instagram for regular updates Follow @locallifeonline [https://twitter.com/locallifeonline] and @RealLauraBos [https://twitter.com/RealLauraBos] on Twitter for general ramblings

Jo Magiy

Join me at the stunning wedding venue Standon Hall today where I'm here to chat with the incredible owner, Jo Magiy, about what it's like running a bricks-and-mortar business during a pandemic whilst also launching a 2nd!  We talk about Jo’s incredible eye for interior design, why having the right team around you is everything and when communities band together and remind you what it’s all about!  So join me as I take Jo out of her comfort zone and delve behind the scenes to learn about the power of rural networking and what it actually takes to build a thriving wedding venue business literally, from the ground up. From the team behind Local Life Title: Emily Howard Editors: Tracey Butterfield and Sajjida Sultana Cover art: Sajjida Sultana To feature, email podcast@locallife.online https://locallife.online/ [https://locallife.online/] Follow @thelaurabosworth [https://www.instagram.com/thelaurabosworth/] and @locallifeonline [https://www.instagram.com/locallifeonline/] on Instagram for regular updates Follow @locallifeonline [https://twitter.com/locallifeonline] and @RealLauraBos [https://twitter.com/RealLauraBos] on Twitter for general ramblings

Laura Bartlett

You’d be forgiven for thinking that leading a luxury travel empire is all about private planes and infinity pools with great views – but in this episode, Laura Bartlett explains what it actually took to build her successful business.  Laura talks about getting started, coming back from bankruptcy, public humiliation on national TV, and how she kept things running whilst coping with loss.  So sit tight for 30 minutes of high-energy highs and lows from a business powerhouse! From the team behind Local Life Title: Emily Howard Editors: Tracey Butterfield and Sajjida Sultana Cover art: Sajjida Sultana To feature, email podcast@locallife.online https://locallife.online/ [https://locallife.online/] Follow @thelaurabosworth [https://www.instagram.com/thelaurabosworth/] and @locallifeonline [https://www.instagram.com/locallifeonline/] on Instagram for regular updates Follow @locallifeonline [https://twitter.com/locallifeonline] and @RealLauraBos [https://twitter.com/RealLauraBos] on Twitter for general ramblings

For The Love Of The North

On this episode, I chat with husband and wife team and founders of the northern independent business For The Love Of The North, Lucy & Paul Hull. Dedicated to the promotion of all things northern, Lucy and Paul really are advocates of indy business and community. So listen in as they work hard to dismantle the 'grim up north' ideology’!  From the team behind Local Life Title: Emily Howard Editors: Tracey Butterfield and Sajjida Sultana Cover art: Sajjida Sultana To feature, email podcast@locallife.online https://locallife.online/ [https://locallife.online/] Follow @thelaurabosworth [https://www.instagram.com/thelaurabosworth/] and @locallifeonline [https://www.instagram.com/locallifeonline/] on Instagram for regular updates Follow @locallifeonline [https://twitter.com/locallifeonline] and @RealLauraBos [https://twitter.com/RealLauraBos] on Twitter for general ramblings

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This is the podcast that challenges the status quo and inspires change.  With self-confessed shopaholic, coffee addict, and founder of Local Life, Laura Bosworth, we explore the changing landscape of real life! In a world where everything moves at lightning speed, we yearn for a return to simpler times. Laura and her guests will guide you through navigating this not-so-new world, where our community is no longer limited to 'local', yet we feel disconnected.  Discover how to make a positive impact on your local area and be part of the change toward creating thriving high streets and happy communities.  Through interviews with locals and local business owners, Laura provides insights on how to embrace tech while also getting back to our roots. It's time to embrace the power of local.  From the team behind Local Life Title: Emily Howard Editors: Tracey Butterfield and Sajjida Sultana Cover art: Sajjida Sultana To feature, email podcast@locallife.online https://locallife.online/ [https://locallife.online/] Follow @thelaurabosworth [https://www.instagram.com/thelaurabosworth/] and @locallifeonline [https://www.instagram.com/locallifeonline/] on Instagram for regular updates Follow @locallifeonline [https://twitter.com/locallifeonline] and @RealLauraBos [https://twitter.com/RealLauraBos] on Twitter for general ramblings