🎉 FINAL EPISODE 🎉 ** What I’ve Learned from publishing 100 Episodes of the Inside Kingston™ Podcast ** So, here we are, the final episode of the the Inside Kingston™ Podcast, and I still can’t quite believe it. When I first started this show,

Ep. 100 - Justin Cooper - Community Motors

Sep 16th, 2021 35m 15s

I’m joined today by Justin Cooper. Justin is the co-founder and general manager of Community Motors, a motor vehicle social enterprise aiming to serve the local community whilst creating opportunities for young people and those from disadvantag

Ep. 99 - Debby Penton - Wild Fire PR

Sep 9th, 2021 23m 37s

I’m joined today by Debby Penton. Debby is the MD of Wildfire PR, a tech PR agency delivering high-impact campaigns that build market awareness, engage target audiences and drive sales for tech businesses. What’s unique about Debby is her under

Ep. 98 - Paul Millard - Paul Millard Design

Sep 2nd, 2021 30m 20s

I’m joined today by Paul Millard. Paul is the owner of Paul Millard Design, providing architectural design and project management services across a variety of sectors. What’s unique about Paul is his unorthodox entry into architecture, which he

Ep. 97 - Andrea Okos - Whole Harmony Wellbeing Centre

Aug 26th, 2021 43m 33s

I’m joined today by Andrea Okos. Andrea is registered nutritional therapist and the founder of Whole Harmony Wellbeing Centre, offering a range of treatments and therapies designed to promote better health and well-being for our client. What’s

Ep. 96 - Nick Tudor - Turks River Cruises

Aug 19th, 2021 25m 28s

I’m joined today by Nick Tudor. Nick is the senior skipper at Turks River Cruises, a 310 year old, family run, Thames river boat company. What’s unique about Nick is how he pivoted from an electrical engineering degree to following his passion

Ep. 95 - Anna Chaudhry - Surbiton Tutor

Aug 12th, 2021 36m 21s

I’m joined today by Anna Chaudhry. Anna is the owner of Surbiton Tutor, offering private tuition for pupils in KS1 to KS4. What’s unique about Anna is her emphasis on the importance of family engagement in education, and her methodology of enco

Ep. 94 - Tal Maginelle - The Cheeky Pea

Aug 5th, 2021 42m 1s

I’m joined today by Tal Maginelle. Tal is the owner of The Cheeky Pea, serving up delicious, homemade, middle eastern food right here in Kingston. What’s unique about Tal is how her take on customer service is emphasised by training her team to

Ep. 93 - Andrea Biggs - Balance

Jul 29th, 2021 35m 35s

I’m joined today by Andrea Biggs. Andrea is the Chief Executive of Balance, a small but growing organisation providing a range of services to vulnerable people, that are designed to promote their independence and quality of life. What’s unique

Ep. 92 - Sally Bocquet - The Video Message Company

Jul 22nd, 2021 24m 44s

I’m joined today by Sally Bocquet. Sally is the owner of The Video Message Company, creating surprise video gifts for special celebrations. What’s unique about Sally is how she leverages her 20+ years’ of experience in media, including working

Ep. 91 - Sandi Johnson - Guide Dogs Kingston

Jul 15th, 2021 20m 34s

I’m joined today by Sandi Johnson. Sandi leads the fundraiser for the Guide Dogs here in Kingston. What’s unique about Sandi is how getting her own guide dog, Kane, had such a life changing impact on her life that it made her even more passiona

Ep. 90 - Sage Parmer - Sage's Health Store

Jul 8th, 2021 26m 21s

I’m joined today by Sage Parmer. Sage is the owner of Sage’s Health Store, focusing on natural health, wellbeing products and zero waste. What’s unique about Sage is how she decided to sell her pharmacy in Covent Garden, take some time off to s

Ep. 89 - Miles Palmer - Thames Sailing Club

Jul 1st, 2021 30m 26s

I’m joined today by Miles Palmer. Miles is a trustee and ex-commodore at Thames Sailing Club, one of the UK's oldest river sailing clubs, founded in 1870, located between Surbiton and Kingston. What’s unique about Thames Sailing Club is how th

Ep. 88 - Andrew Thompson - Salon No.13

Jun 24th, 2021 42m 21s

I’m joined today by Andrew Thompson. Andrew is the owner of Salon No. 13, Surbiton's newest hair salon, aiming to offer luxurious and stress free hair appointments. What’s unique about Andrew is how he’s leveraged all of his experience in worki

Ep. 87 - Louise Finn - Dental Stock X-Change

Jun 17th, 2021 50m 30s

I’m joined today by Louise Finn. Louise is the owner of Dental Stock X-Change, a company that puts dental professionals in contact with each other so that products can be recycled and given a new home. What’s unique about Louise is how she stum

Ep. 86 - Jo Kheir - Jo Kheir Design

Jun 10th, 2021 24m 19s

I’m joined today by Jo Kheir. Jo is the owner of Jo Kheir Design, offering unique Illustrations, Limited Prints and Greeting Cards made from her original ideas. What’s unique about Jo is how she pivoted from a 15 year career in the design indus

Ep. 85 - Robin Hutchinson - The Community Brain

Jun 3rd, 2021 55m 54s

I’m joined today by Robin Hutchinson. Robin is a director of The Community Brain, a community interest company that empowers people by using the arts, local history, social enterprise and community-led regeneration, striving to give places a re

Ep. 84 - Claire Willsher - DR ME

May 27th, 2021 36m 6s

I’m joined today by Claire Willsher. Claire is the founder of DR ME, a company that supports women to feel energised, strong and in control of their life, by focusing on their health. What’s unique about Claire is how she uses her own experienc

Ep. 83 - Francesca Raffa - Spiral Collective

May 20th, 2021 26m 59s

I’m joined today by Francesca Raffa. Francesca is the founder of Spiral Collective, offering a safe space for you to connect with yourself on a deeper level in order to find a sense of clarity and purpose within your life’s journey. What’s uniq

Ep. 82 - David Harkin - 8billionideas

May 13th, 2021 36m 7s

I’m joined today by David Harkin. David is the founder of 8 Billion Ideas, an organisation that exists to give every student the skills and belief to change the world by teaching them what they don’t get to learn in school. What’s unique about

Ep. 81 - Maria Sharpe - My Table Floral Design

May 6th, 2021 30m 33s

I’m joined today by Maria Sharpe. Maria is the founder of My Table Floral Design, a studio florist offering fresh seasonal flowers hand delivered to your door. What’s unique about Maria is how she focuses on making the most out of the seasons,

Ep. 80 - Tony Laliashvili - Super Seniors Fitness

Apr 29th, 2021 54m 40s

I’m joined today by Tony Laliashvili. Tony is the founder of Super Seniors Fitness, offering fitness plans for over-60s, empowering them to keep strong, flexible & independent. What’s unique about Tony is how he’s turned his lifelong passion fo

Ep. 79 - Josie Shepherd - Ginger Paw

Apr 23rd, 2021 43m 8s

I’m joined today by Josie Shepherd. Josie is the founder of Ginger Paw, a canicross training company offering its services in Kingston and the surrounding areas. What’s unique about Josie is how she’s managed to combine her passion for dogs and

Ep. 78 - Nick Robinson - Incognito Cocktail Bars

Apr 15th, 2021 34m 56s

I’m joined today by Nick Robinson. Nick and his wife Hayley are the founders of Incognito Cocktail Bars, a collection of playful taverns with fanciful decor, specializing in flaming & smoking alcoholic concoctions. What’s unique about Nick is h

Ep. 77 - Karishma Malde - My OsteoPATH to Wellness

Apr 9th, 2021 33m 21s

I’m joined today by Karishma Malde. Karishma is an osteopath and fitness coach with a passion for helping her clients relieve pain, get active, achieve their goals and optimise their overall health. What’s unique about Karishma is how she blend