Episode Seventeen: Kiera Byland

Episode Twenty: Ruth Patterson

Embracing Individuality Ruth Patterson has always had a passion for music. As the lead singer of Holy Moly and The Crackers she's played some of the biggest stages in the UK and across Europe. On top of that 2020 has seen her get the opportunity to work as an artist-in-residence at The Sage in Gateshead. And as an ambassador for Attitude Is Everything, she also uses her own experiences to help improve access to the music industry for deaf and disabled people. In the season two finale join her for 30minutes of Mat Talk on shifting attitudes, perfectionism and hot water bottles.   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode Nineteen: Vicki Busfield

Finding Connection As the artistic director of Dash Dot Dance Vicki Busfield champions inclusivity in the dance world and is involved with multiple projects around the arts and mental health. During lockdown she also became a film producer creating a socially distant film called Are We Floating or Falling?, which saw the dancers involved create work in their own homes to be shown at a virtual arts festival. Join her for 30 minutes of Mat Talk on the importance of connection, valuing the arts and an unexpected podcast suggestion     Watch Are We Floating or Falling? by following this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo0UshQxBNE ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode Eighteen: Manisha Tailor MBE

Breaking Boundaries Manisha Tailor MBE is a woman who is not afraid to challenge the status quo Having originally trained as a teacher and headteacher she moved into coaching, gaining her UEFA B Licence and setting up Swaggarlicious which uses football to create cohesion by engaging with diverse community groups and organisations. Join her for 30 minutes of Mat Talk on being bold, breaking down stereotypes and why mum's cuppa is always the best. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode Seventeen: Kiera Byland

Striking a New Balance Over her sporting career cyclist and swimmer Kiera Byland has picked up six gold medals at the Special Olympics. And now she's giving talks to schools and colleges championing the power of sport and taking her experiences from the competitive arena into the boardroom, working as an athlete representative for Special Olympic Great Britain. Join her for 30 minutes of Mat Talk on developing resilience, re-discovering forgotten talents and cake appreciation. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode Sixteen: Kirsty Day and Grace Dyke

Celebrating Success Kirsty Day and Grace Dyke are two women on a mission. Passionate about diversifying the media, through their Media Cubs workshops for seven to eleven year olds they not only introduce young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to the skills required to work in a newsroom, they also encourage them to broadcast their confidence and raise their voice. Join them for 30 minutes of Mat Talk on social enterprise, opening doors to opportunity and "Win Walls"   Find out more about Kirsty, Grace and Media Cubs here https://www.mediacubs.co.uk ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.