Episodes

  • Episode 7: The Waterline Summit 2023

    Episode 7: The Waterline Summit 2023
    Nov 24 2023
    The Waterline Summit 2023 took place on Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th November 2023 at Aura Innovation Centre, Hull. As the Humber region's largest decarbonisation event, the summit brought together businesses large and small, academics, industry experts and young people to learn, discuss and tackle the greatest challenge of our time as we all work together to reach net zero. In this episode, Joanne talks to some of the people involved in the Waterline Summit and the Student Sustainability Challenge to find out more about them and what motivated them to share their expertise and knowledge here in the Humber. You can learn more about The Waterline and The Waterline Summit 2023 at https://www.futurehumber.com/marketing/the-waterline/
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    18 mins
  • Episode 6: The Deep

    Episode 6: The Deep
    Oct 13 2023
    In Episode 6, Matt is talking to Louise Kirby of The Deep in Hull. Learn more about Louise and the challenges involved in managing the Humber region’s biggest and most famous tourist attraction.
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    23 mins
  • Episode 5: Made Great in Grimsby

    Episode 5: Made Great in Grimsby
    Sep 29 2023
    On the 26th September, Bondholders headed to Grimsby to learn more about the fish processing industry. Led by Simon Dwyer and Julie Waites of Made Great in Grimsby, the visit was a unique behind the scenes experience for Bondholders, delivered by Future Humber. Simon Dwyer is a board member of Future Humber and it was fantastic to see more about the work that he does for the region's fish and food processing businesses. On this episode of The Humber Spotlight, we hear more from Simon as he talks to Matt Johnson about his background and relationship with the Humber and how he got into consulting for the fish industry as Seafox Management Consultants. Then, we hear more about the Industry Insight. A huge thank you to Pelagia and Alfred Enderby and everyone who made this unique experience possible. You can learn more about Made Great in Grimsby at Made Great in Grimsby There is more about this Industry Insight at Industry Insight - Made Great in Grimsby
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    21 mins
  • Episode 4: Hull and East Yorkshire Mind

    Episode 4: Hull and East Yorkshire Mind
    Sep 15 2023
    In this episode of The Humber Spotlight Podcast, Matt Johnson of Different Resonance talks to Yvonne Sharp of Hull and East Yorkshire Mind about workplace wellbeing. Yvonne talks about what wellbeing in the workplace looks like, the impact of mental health on business, and how managers can create a supportive environment to the benefit of everyone in the business. You can find out more about Hull and East Yorkshire Mind at the HEY Mind website Workplace Wellbeing, an event held by Hull and East Yorkshire Mind in partnership with Bondholders is on the 10th October 2023 at the MKM Stadium in Hull. There is more information on the Future Humber website at Workplace Wellbeing event We also learn more about Talent+ from Joanne and Alicia of Future Humber. For more information about Talent+ please visit the Future Humber website Talent+ page Please subscribe to us wherever you listen to your podcasts, and if you are a Bondholder and would like to come on the podcast to tell us all about you and your business, please do get in touch communications@futurehumber.com
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    22 mins
  • Episode 3: ReNew Change Grow Live

    Episode 3: ReNew Change Grow Live
    Sep 4 2023
    On this episode, Matt Johnson talks to Abbie and Matt of ReNew - Change Grow Live, a alcohol and drugs addiction service in Hull. They talk about how they are challenging the stigmas associated with addiction and how they help those in recovery in the Humber. The Recovery Walk UK is a national event which this year is being hosted by ReNew and the city of Hull. It's billed as Pride for those in recovery and anyone can come and take part. You can find out more about the Recovery Walk at https://www.futurehumber.com/news-events/events/lifestyle/the-uk-recovery-walk/ You can find out more about ReNew and the services they offer at https://www.changegrowlive.org/hull-renew/recovery-hub Joanne and Paige of Future Humber discuss wellbeing in the workplace and give more information about an upcoming event run being run in partnership with Hull and East Yorkshire Mind. You can learn more about this event at https://www.futurehumber.com/news-events/events/bondholder/workplace-wellbeing-its-time-to-take-action/
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    20 mins
  • Episode 2: Innovation Zero 2023

    Episode 2: Innovation Zero 2023
    Jul 28 2023
    Episode 2: Innovation Zero 2023 In May 2023, Future Humber and Partners took the Humber 2030 Vision to the inaugural Innovation Zero, Clean Tech Congress at London Olympia. In this episode, Joanne talks to some of the partners who formed the Humber Pavilion and to those who represented the Humber region through talks at the conference, including Richard Gwilliam of Drax and Jenny Sutcliffe of Phillips 66. The conference will be returning in 2024 and the Humber will be there, bigger and better. If you would like to join us, get in touch.
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    22 mins
  • Episode 1: Humber Business Week 2023

    Episode 1: Humber Business Week 2023
    Jun 15 2023
    Episode 1: Humber Business Week 2023 Joanne from Future Humber takes a look at the events put on by Bondholders during Humber Business Week 2023. The first event was Let's Talk Place, which was held at the MKM Stadium, and launched Humber Business Week with a bang. John Till of thinkingplace led a panel of experts from the region to discuss place and what it meant to them and the opportunities it presents for businesses in the Humber. Attending were artist Calvin Innes and poet Vicky Foster, who both captured the conversation and vibe in the room to produce a wonderful artwork and a poem. You can hear the poem on this episode. For more information about the event, see https://www.futurehumber.com/news-events/news/the-future-humber-blog/let-s-talk-place-what-does-the-humber-mean-to-you/ The second event was a vibrant session on public speaking skills with performance coach Jackie Dack. The first event as Talent+ was very well received and extremely engaging. Thank you to Bert's Pizzeria for the venue and the lunch. You can read more about this event at https://www.futurehumber.com/news-events/events/talentplus/captivating-your-audience/ The third event was Creating Hope through Action with Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, a taster of their Mental Health Champions training, which looked at mental health in the workplace and how we could help others experiencing mental health issues. A huge thank you to HEY Mind for providing the training, and to Hull College for hosting. You can learn more about this one at https://www.futurehumber.com/news-events/events/talentplus/creating-hope-through-action-mental-health-in-the-workplace-ii/ Humber Business Week was another great success. We said goodbye to Kath Lavery who has been at the helm for 14 years, and welcomed Pat Coyle of Rollits LLP to the role of Chair. We hope the next 14 years continue to see growth and plenty of activity for businesses in the Humber. You can learn more about Humber Business Week at https://www.humberbusinessweek.co.uk/
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    20 mins