In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter sits down with Patrick Melia, the Chief Executive of Sunderland City Council. Patrick candidly shares his journey from starting out as an accountant to becoming a leader within local government, highlighting the bold decisions he’s made and continues to make within his role. Patrick shares the transformative journey Sunderland has taken to re-establish itself as a ‘smart city’, including redefining its public services and revitalising its economy.

Highlights include:

• Patrick's transition from accounting to local government and how this has been fuelled by his passion for innovation and a belief in the public sector's potential.

• Sunderland's ambitious digital transformation under Patrick's leadership, including partnerships with organisations like Microsoft.

• Initiatives to attract new talent to Sunderland, including attracting talent from esports competitors and expanding local job opportunities.

• The recent social unrest that Sunderland has faced and the community-led initiatives that help to counteract the isolation and division within the city.

• Patrick's long-term vision and goals for the city, and how he hopes for its residents to enjoy healthier, longer and more happy lives, driven by a hope for more continuous community collaboration and innovation.

Find Patrick here on LinkedIn

Patrick Melia OBE | LinkedIn

Visit the Sunderland City Council Website

https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

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In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter sits down with Jamilah Hassan, the Community Relations Manager at Banks Group. Jamilah’s story highlights a life driven by a passion for music, resilience and a deep commitment to community work. Her positive attitude and her commitment to her life motto of ‘why not’ shines through as she candidly shares the joys and challenges of managing her multifaceted life.

Highlights include:

- Jamilah’s transition from working at Tommee Tippee and hosting a radio show to managing community grants at Banks Group.

- Her journey as a singer, including getting to the judges houses on X Factor to performing with big artists like Nelly.

-The challenges she has faced balancing a music career, a full-time job and motherhood, and how she navigated the music industry as a Muslim woman.

-Her father’s encouragement which helped her to embrace her identity and pursue her passion for music without compromising her values.

-How her passion for music and her deep commitment to community work shaped her career and outlook on life.

Find Jamilah here on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamilah-hassan-66a73031?originalSubdomain=uk

Listen to Jamilah’s Music on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1AwunFJMspTkMmCY8Bad1f

Visit the Banks Group Website

https://www.banksgroup.co.uk/

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In this exciting debut episode of our fourth season, host Gill Hunter chats with former athletes, Steve Cram and Alison Curbishley about their inspiring journey from professional athletes to presenting on radio/TV and running a business and a charity. They dive into their personal stories, the challenges of moving on from sports, and finding new purpose through their businesses, commentating, broadcasting, and community work.

Highlights include:

• The duo’s early love of sports, influenced by family and mentors.
• How they overcame the challenge of leaving athletics to build new careers.
• Their incredible work with COCO, helping children in East Africa.
• Insights into the evolving world of women’s sports and the need for greater opportunities.
• How they have applied life lessons from their athletic experiences, such as resilience, adaptability, and pursuing passions, to their current ventures beyond competitive sports.

Listen now for a story of resilience, passion, and making a difference!

Find Alison here on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-curbishley-1b303020/

Find Steve here on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/stevecramtraining/

Steve and Allison’s Events Business

Events of the North

Visit COCO’s Website

https://www.coco.org.uk

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Introducing Season 4 of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, hosted by Gill Hunter, Managing Partner at Square One Law. This season promises to inspire and feature fearless guests from all walks of life - comedians, professional athletes, tech innovators, business leaders and entrepreneurs, to name a few. Each guest will share their own unique stories on how they broke through barriers to truly make a difference.

In this season we have some great discussions about success, resilience, growth mindset, finding confidence and stepping outside your comfort zone.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional in search of inspiration, or someone intrigued by the mindsets of those who live fearlessly, this podcast aims to offer motivational insights, fresh perspectives, and compelling stories that will encourage you to ‘fear less and do more.’

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https://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/

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In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, Gill Hunter has a fascinating conversation with Drew Dalton, a charity chief executive, lecturer, activist and author. Drew researches the impact of climate change on marginalised communities, particularly the LGBTQI+ community. He is also the founder of Report OUT, a global human rights organisation for sexual and gender minorities.

In this episode, Gill and Drew discuss:

• Drew’s research on the impact of climate change on marginalised communities and the unique challenges they face.
• The importance of education and awareness on LGBTQI+ rights.
• Drew’s work with ReportOUT and their collaborations with organisations and the United Nations.
• Examples of brave individuals and communities who face oppression and discrimination around the world.
• The neglect of addressing the HIV stigma in public health campaigns and the persistence of discriminatory beliefs and behaviours towards those living with HIV.
• Drew's upcoming book, ‘Broken Rainbow’ and how it explores global homophobia and transphobia through interviews with diplomats, UN workers, activists and politicians.

Find Drew Dalton here on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/drewdalton

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In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, Gill Hunter chats to Simon Cataldo, founder of Cataldo Training and Rescue. Simon shares his multifaceted career journey, spanning from the fire service to the navy, as well as running his own business. He discusses the importance of seizing opportunities and not being afraid to fail, as well his approach to delivering first aid and fire safety training, emphasising the significance of sharing experiences and encouraging participation.

In this episode, Gill and Simon discuss:

• How Simon deals with fear and overcomes challenges, specifically in fire and rescue.
• The importance of seizing opportunities and not being afraid to fail.
• His decision to start his own business and Simon’s approach to self-employment.
• Simon’s experience with bobsledding and his decision to continue after a crash
• His experience in the military and the opportunities it provided.
• Mental health first aid and its significance in today’s modern age.
• Simon’s advice for responding to emergencies and the importance of taking action in first aid situations.

Find Simon Cataldo here on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/simon-cataldo-463663a6

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In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, Gill Hunter chats to Claire Parry, the director and owner of Week2Week, a serviced accommodation business that has been in operation for 24 years. Unlike Airbnb, Week2Week focuses on quality over quantity, providing a person centric alternative to the serviced accommodation industry. Claire has been involved in the business for over 11 years, taking over from her mother who was the founder.

In this episode, Gill and Claire discuss:

• The key comparisons between Airbnb and Week2Week, with a focus on quality over volume.
• Week2Week’s business model, which caters to various needs such as corporate lets, transient travel and extended stays.
• The origins of Week2Week and its growth over the years.
• Claire’s passion for people and helping others to develop and upskill.
• The importance of regulation and accreditation in the serviced accommodation industry.
• The value of human connection and the role of personal relationships in the hospitality industry.

Find Claire Parry here on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/claire-parry-week2week

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In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, Gill Hunter chats to Sophia Gowland, founder of Petite Agency, a marketing agency with a focus on personal branding. Sophia started her business during the pandemic, and shares her journey of how she felt it was the right time, despite the challenges. She discusses the importance of personal branding, and shares guidance and advice to other aspiring entrepreneurs, with emphasis on the importance of learning by doing.

In this episode, Gill and Sophia discuss:

• Why Sophia decided to set up her business during the pandemic, and the challenges that were involved during this time.

• The importance of personal branding in marketing, and the power it holds in helping you to become an industry authority.

• The role of authenticity in personal branding and the true value of human connection.

• The impact that winning awards had on Petite Agency’s reputation and business growth.

• The controversial use of AI in marketing, and Sophia’s advice on how to find the right balance when utilising it.

• Sophia’s dog, Hank, and his role as ‘barketing assistant’ at Petite Agency.

• Balancing personal and professional life, and the ongoing process of finding a sense of self outside of work.

  
  

Find Sophia Gowland here on LinkedIn:

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/charlottewindebank

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