The Good Eggs Podcast

Series 4 - Episode 2 - Fiona Donaldson

Fiona Donaldson shares her journey from growing up in Edinburgh to finding her passion in cooking and connecting with people through spirituality and faith. She discusses the challenges of mental health, societal expectations, and the value of soft skills in the workplace. Fiona Donaldson shares her journey as a social entrepreneur, emphasising the value of human connection and the impact of basic human interactions. She reflects on the challenges and successes of her social enterprise, as well as the need for better support for social entrepreneurs. Fiona also discusses her current involvement in inclusive sports and her plans to establish a collective of experienced individuals to support social entrepreneurs. Takeaways * Social enterprise background * Edinburgh upbringing and love for the city * Challenges of mental health and societal expectations * Value of soft skills in the workplace Human connection is at the heart of social entrepreneurship * Support for social entrepreneurs is essential for success * Fiona's journey highlights the need for better infrastructure and support for social entrepreneurs Chapters * 00:00 Challenges and Reflections on Faith and Spirituality * 33:45 The Value of Human Connection in Social Entrepreneurship * 57:06 Challenges and Burnout in Social Entrepreneurship * 01:12:11 Current Involvement in Inclusive Sports and Future Plans

Series 4 - Episode 1 - Hayley Ramm

The conversation covers topics related to work-life balance, career transitions, and personal challenges. It begins with an introduction and background, followed by discussions on growing up and career beginnings. The transition to the North East is explored, leading to a career in HR and recruitment. The conversation then delves into self-employment and business transition, concluding with a segment on breast cancer diagnosis and recovery. The conversation covers the journey of facing a cancer diagnosis, navigating treatment and recovery, the impact of COVID-19, rebranding and business mentoring, and the golden advice of continuous learning. The key takeaways include resilience and the importance of continuous learning for personal and professional growth. Takeaways * Work-life balance * Career transitions Resilience * Continuous Learning Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Background * 07:59 Transition to the North East * 15:58 Self-Employment and Business Transition * 21:41 Facing the Diagnosis * 32:10 Rebranding and Business Mentoring

Series 3 - Episode 6 - Issy Howell

The conversation covers Izzy Howell's journey from her early years to her career in the film industry and the impact of short form video content on marketing. It also delves into the changing landscape of content creation and the importance of authenticity and value in marketing. The conversation concludes with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Howell Media. The conversation covers the impact of the pandemic on business, the pivot to virtual events, the development of Howell Studios, and the importance of having fun in life and business. Takeaways * Short form video content has revolutionized the marketing landscape. * Authenticity and value are essential in content creation and marketing. * The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on live events and the business landscape. Pandemic impact on business * Pivot to virtual events * Development of Howell Studios * Importance of having fun in life and business Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Inspiration * 06:07 Interest in Film and Storytelling * 13:19 Evolution of Content Creation and Marketing * 19:04 The Marketing Mix and Frequency of Advertising * 24:18 Transition to Howell Media and Impact of COVID-19 * 45:42 Importance of Having Fun

Series 3 - Episode 5 - Dr Michelle Booth

Dr. Michelle Booth shares her journey from a mining village to becoming a social entrepreneur and founder of Side by Side Arts. She discusses the evolution of social enterprise, the challenges, and the importance of sustainable business models. The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities for social enterprises in the Northeast region, the importance of collaboration, and the need for belief and financial viability in entrepreneurship. Michelle shares her experiences and insights, emphasizing the value of making money to do good and the significance of self-belief in pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors. Takeaways * Social enterprise evolution * Imposter syndrome Collaboration in the social enterprise sector * The importance of financial viability and self-belief in entrepreneurship Chapters * 00:00 Journey to Social Enterprise * 08:10 Transition to Social Enterprise * 17:07 Founding Side by Side Arts * 24:24 Challenges and Opportunities for Social Enterprises in the Northeast Region * 29:51 The Value of Making Money to Do Good * 36:00 The Significance of Self-Belief in Entrepreneurship

Series 3 - Episode 4 - Emmanuel Lewu

The conversation covers Emmanuel's journey from childhood in Nigeria to his business ventures and challenges in the North East. It explores his interest in technology, the impact of AI, and the resilience and adaptability required to overcome setbacks. Emmanuel emphasizes the importance of community support and the transformative impact of his work, highlighting the significance of routine and discipline in maintaining focus and resilience. The conversation covers the impact of the digital revolution, adaptability and flexibility in business, partnership and business growth, loyalty and trust in business relationships, community and people in business, TV appearance and business impact, business survival and adaptation, transition to social entrepreneurship, scrambled egg moment and business resilience, and golden egg moment and business advice. Takeaways * Adaptability * Community support Tech and digital revolution impact * Adaptability and flexibility in business Chapters * 00:00 Importance of Routine and Discipline * 21:24 Loyalty and Trust in Business Relationships * 27:49 Transition to Social Entrepreneurship