Episodes

  • 22. Amanda Brock
    Dec 14 2021

    Hear from Amanda Brock, CEO of Open UK, a not-for-profit that champions open source collaboration. In this episode we learn who inspired Amanda to become an advocate for open technology and how she’s using a digital gloves to improve the education system. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus material.

    You can find out more about Amanda and Open UK here:
    Website: https://openuk.uk/
    Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmandaBrockUK
    OpenUK Twitter: https://twitter.com/openuk_uk
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/openukcamp/

    A transcription of each episode, as well as guest profiles and much more, is available on our website www.sondership.com

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    27 mins
  • 21. Shari Foos
    Dec 7 2021

    Hear from Shari Foos, Founder of The Narrative Method, a non-profit that connects diverse populations to themselves and each other through personal storytelling and other connective experiences. In this episode we hear how Shari’s journey took her from aspiring comic actress to comedy writer, and eventually to using her own self-coping methods to help others in need. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus material.

    You can find out more about Shari and the Narrative Method here:
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shari-foos-7b083214/
    Website: https://www.thenarrativemethod.org/
    Events: https://www.thenarrativemethod.org/tnm-events
    Card Decks: https://www.thenarrativemethod.org/shop

    A transcription of each episode, as well as guest profiles and much more, is available on our website www.sondership.com

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    37 mins
  • 20. Mital Thanki
    Nov 30 2021

    Hear from Mital Thanki, the founder and CEO of Spark Academy, a tutoring service specialising in holistic and academic provision for Maths, English and Science. In this episode, we learn how the support from a teacher gave Mital the confidence to flourish and develop her own passion for teaching. 

    Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus material.

     You can get in contact with Mital and find out more about Spark Academy here:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitalthanki/
    Website: https://spark-academy.co.uk/
    Podcast: https://thecareercrowd.com/ 

    A transcription of each episode as well as guest profiles and much more is available on our website www.sondership.com

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    36 mins
  • 19. Deepak Ravindran
    Nov 23 2021

    Hear from Deepak Ravindran, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Oddbox, a fruit and vegetable service that fights food waste and champions sustainability. In this episode, we learn the contrast between working as a banker in the city and starting a sustainable initiative, and how this was shaped by Deepak’s life. Be sure to listen to the very end for bonus material.

    You can find out more about Deepak and Oddbox here:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dravindran/
    Website: https://www.oddbox.co.uk 

    You can also find out more about Escape the City that Deepak credits for helping him find his purpose: https://www.escapethecity.org/ 

    A transcription of each episode, as well as guest profiles and much more, is available on our website www.sondership.com

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    24 mins
  • 18. Becca Deans MBE
    Nov 16 2021

    Hear from Becca Dean MBE, founder of The Literacy Hubs, and co-founder of the award-winning The Girls’ Network. In this episode, we learn how Becca’s passion for her home town of Portsmouth, led her to create a fantastic charity that provides disadvantaged children with a supportive and creative space to learn the literacy skills they need to thrive. Make sure to listen until the end of the episode for bonus material. 

    You can find out more about the Literacy Hubs here:
    Website: https://theliteracyhubs.co.uk/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliteracyhubs/
    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theliteracyhubs

    A transcription of each episode, as well as guest profiles and much more, is available on our website www.sondership.com

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    29 mins
  • 17. Charly Young MBE
    Nov 9 2021

    Hear from Charly Young MBE, the co-founder and CEO of The Girls Network which inspires and empowers girls from the least advantaged communities by providing them with a mentor and network of professionals. In this episode we learn how Charly uses her experience as a teacher and researcher to provide girls with a sense of belonging and a sense of opportunity for their future. Make sure to listen until the end of the episode for bonus material. 

    You can find out more about The Girls Network here:
    Website: www.thegirlsnetwork.org.uk
    Twitter: @thegirlsnet
    Instagram: @thegirlsnetwork

    You can find out more about Charly Young MBE here:
    Twitter: @young_charlotte
    Instagram: @Charly_TGN

    A transcription of each episode as well as guest profiles and much more is available on our website www.sondership.com

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    31 mins
  • 16. Bob Burg
    Nov 2 2021

    Hear from Bob Burg, international bestselling co-author of the Go-Giver and founder of the Go-Giver Success Alliance. In this week’s episode, we discover how Bob’s passion for learning and enriching his life through reading led him to conduct business in a way that creates meaningful connections which are profitable to both buyer and seller. Make sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus material. 

    You can find out more about Bob: 

    Website: https://burg.com/
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobburg/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobburg
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbobburg/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/burgcommunications/
    Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bob-Burg/e/B001IGSYSK%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

    Guest profiles, merchandise, the opportunity to make a donation and much more, is available on our website www.sondership.com

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    26 mins
  • 15. Freddie Quek
    Oct 26 2021

    Hear from Freddie Quek, Chief Technology Officer of Times Higher Education. In this episode, we learn how the pandemic sparked Freddie to create the #joiningthedots initiative, and address digital inclusion. We also discover how the divergence of growing up in Singapore and building a life in the UK sparked Freddie’s sonder moments. Make sure to listen to the end of the episode for bonus content.

    You can find out more about Freddie, and the Digital Poverty Alliance:

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/freddiequek
    Website: https://digitalpovertyalliance.org/

    A transcription of each episode, as well as guest profiles and much more, is available on our website www.sondership.com

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    27 mins