Soapbox The Podcast
This podcast is about Ordinary people, extraordinary stories! Meet your hosts: Sue and Lou. Friends for over 20 years who invite inspiring people who have fascinating stories about their career journey. What are the triumphs? What are the challenges? What makes someone tick? Listen and find out as the ladies invite guests to step on to their soapbox to share their perspectives about their jobs, lives and careers.
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Meet your Hosts;
Lou... is a media and communications specialist with over 20 years’ experience of working in the media, marketing and PR communications industry. Starting out as a journalist, reporter and broadcaster on TV and Radio, she’s written articles for print and online media plus worked with big names such as the BBC, Superdrug, Nationwide Building Society LloydsPharmacy, The King's Trust to name a few. As a Chartered Public Relations Practitioner with the CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations), Lou’s received industry recognition, winning several awards and accolades for communications and radio projects. Lou also runs her very own media, comms and coaching business; Soundbite Media.
From working in call centres and with penguins (not at the same time), arranging for a 104 year to be arrested (for fun) and being a firefighter for a day - she’s done it all and she’s not finished yet…
Sue .... is a professional pilot with over 18 years flying experience. She’s been a Tug Pilot pulling up gliders, an Air Ambulance Assist Pilot operating for the emergency services and is now a Corporate Pilot flying the rich and famous across Europe in private jets. Passionate about flying Sue’s run the scholarship programme for the British Women Pilots’ Association, volunteers on Spitfire days for the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar and speaks in schools as a STEM Ambassador for the Aviatrix Project which aims to encourage young people into flying. As a first-time Mum to the lovely Freya, she is also navigating the new adventures of parenthood with an 18 month old walking, talking bundle of mischief and her husband the one and only Max-in-a-million.
Episodes
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Now that's a wrap for Series 1 of Soapbox The Podcast: Ordinary people, extraordinary stories!
Lou and Sue reflect on the guests they interviewed for series 1
Hear from Team GB Bike Mechanic Max
Dr Agatha about her perspectives on the NHS
Amy talks about finding her passion to be a leading VA (Virtual Assistant)
Tiffany describes what it's like to carve out an acting career
Career consultant Yanmo explains the importance of understanding your values!
Plus the two hosts share their memorable career moments that include penguins and flying a life-saving plane
Join us for the series highlights in this insightful episode and get in touch if you want to share your soapbox perspective: soapboxbubble@gmail.com
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Career expert Yanmo Adetula says she is on a mission to inspire others to take the next step on their career journey with confidence and courage. Yanmo works with people to become more influential and impactful which leads to more income for their chosen career.
Yanmo discusses why so many people feel frustrated in the workplace, what holds us back from pursuing our ambitions and the main differences between men and women when it comes to careers.
Author of 'Be the CEO of your own career' Yanmo explains why we should never settle for a job that doesn't match with our values.
As a straight talking woman of faith - Yanmo's SoapBox perspective will make you sit up and wonder why this advice isn't discussed more - don't miss it....
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tiffany King would describe herself as a ‘theatre maker’ working as an actor, writer and director. 2022 was a turning point. She decided to quit her teaching job and apply to the prestigious and highly exclusive RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art).
She got her place and studied intensively for her MA all whilst juggling home-life, family and her own performing arts school business.
What’s next for Tiffany - Broadway, TV, a Hollywood acting role? Come with us as we explore the exciting world of Show Biz!
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Max is a leading bike mechanic for Tour de France and Team GB juniors. Working under pressure with tools, wit and expertise, Max describes a high energy police chase and what goes on behind the scenes to make sure winners cross the line!
Now he is about to launch his own business Denovovelo.com . Listen to Max for a down to earth chat about a sport that is inclusive and accessible to all!
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Amy runs her own VA (virtual assistant company), Phoenix V, providing video and podcast production. On a mission to redefine what a VA does, hear Amy talk about building relationships and connecting people using her creative assistant services.
Discussing the importance of evaluating risk as a business owner and the value of creative thinking time, she talks us through her journey from Sole Trader to becoming MD of her own Limited Company as she prepares to scale up her business and approach a new challenge, hiring her own staff!
Her soapbox perspective is insightful and relatable - enjoy...
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Hailing from a medical background with her dad a doctor and her mum working in healthcare, was medicine always on the cards for Agatha? Hear the road Agatha took to where she is today, even juggling parenthood whilst still in med school.
Now, Agatha's a leading black female in a senior NHS leadership role with extensive experience in urgent care, having previously been Medical Director of the London Ambulance Service. Formally, Clinical Governance Lead for Croydon NHS 111 she was also instrumental in setting up this vital phone line, helping people get the right advice and treatment when they urgently need it. Want to hear more? Lets dive into Agatha's soapbox perspective....
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Hear the fascinating story about one girl's ambition to take to the skies. Sue tells us why a charity skydive ignited her passion for flying. Only 3-5% of commercial pilots are women, so what’s it like being the only girl on the flight-deck? Discover how to keep the propeller turning and fund training. Hear what happens behind the scenes when operating for the emergency services and a pop star d'oh! moment… Sue spills the beans.
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Welcome to Soapbox: The podcast. Meet Sue and Lou as they interview people with fascinating careers who want to stand on their soapbox and share their career perspectives.In this episode, Lou talks about her media career and gives us insider knowledge on how to break through and advance in this competitive field. Boss gal and founder of Soundbite Media - Lou reveals the struggles and barriers, triumphs and wins, showing us how to take risks to create our own unique opportunities. Listen for this and much more...