With over a quarter of UK workers experiencing negative wellbeing because of work, how can you improve your own mental wellbeing, and stop being frazzled for good?

In this episode of 'All About Business,' I sit down with comedian, writer and mental health advocate Ruby Wax OBE.

We discuss how mindfulness can transform your mental health, how businesses can support struggling colleagues and the time Trump left her stranded in Arizona.

Ruby Wax OBE is an actress, comedian, writer, television personality, and mental health campaigner. In 2017, Ruby founded the Frazzled Cafe, a community based on the power of emotional openness that provides space where anyone can come and be listened to without judgment. Ruby has also released a range of best-selling books, including I’m Not As Well as I Thought I Was in May 2023. Ruby also offers leadership and management training, using workshops and practical exercises to enable business leaders to create trust and rapport and more skilled communication with clients and colleagues.

02:59 The Ruby Wax Brand

06:14 Mindfulness and Personal Growth

15:31 Frazzled Culture and Authenticity

28:24 Connecting with People in Business

31:19 Rickman's Wisdom: Let People Come to You

33:53 Managing Stress and Mental Fitness in the Workplace

35:40 The Importance of Authenticity and Self-Management

39:05 The Power of Community and Connection

43:41 A Hilarious Encounter with Trump

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How do you keep wildlife business running in the face of social, political and cultural change?

In this episode of All About Business, I speak to Reggie Heyworth, the owner of one of the UK’s biggest wildlife parks. Cotswold Wildlife Park, which was started by his father all the way back in 1969. We discuss how he took over the business from his father, how they kept the animals alive during the pandemic as well as his thoughts on the ‘anti-zoo brigade.’

Reggie grew up in the Cotswold Wildlife Park, a business his father started in 1969, and which has grown into one of the UK’s largest wildlife parks. For several years, he worked as a conservationist on the African continent. In 2012, he returned to the UK to take over the running of the park. He created the park’s famous gardens, and also runs a number of initiatives, including Keeper for the Day, where you can learn about the animals and how they are looked after.

01:13 The Origins of the Wildlife Park

04:03 Early Challenges and Successes

10:29 Modern Zoo Practices and Conservation

21:07 Reggie's Return and Leadership

22:16 Impact of COVID-19 on the Wildlife Park

27:17 Navigating the Reopening Challenges

28:29 Reassessing Business Strategies

32:15 Difficult Decisions During the Pandemic

35:51 Leadership and Team Building Insights

37:44 The Importance of Loving Animals

41:19 Future of Wildlife Conservation

43:23 Creating a Beautiful Environment

47:01 Looking Ahead: Five Years from Now

48:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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With new sustainability laws coming into play, how can you make sure your organisation is ESG-ready, without sacrificing your bottom line?

In this episode of All About Business, I’m joined by Profit with Purpose founder Isabel Kelly, where we discuss all things ESG. We explore how you can meet your social and environmental goals while still remaining profitable, and how you can develop an authentic strategy that goes hand in hand with your brand

Isabel is the Founder of Profit with Purpose, a consultancy firm that works with companies to create and embed social impact strategies into businesses and brands. Isabel is a non-executive director at TPXimpact, an AIM-listed tech company where she Chairs the ESG Committee. She is also a member of the board at The Big Give and is a social impact careers advisor for MBA students at the Said Business School, Oxford University.

Timestamps

00:57 Introducing Isabel Kelly and Profit With Purpose

02:12 The Origin Story of Profit With Purpose

03:03 Integrating Social Impact in Business

06:42 Defining Authentic Purpose

09:02 Challenges and Resistance in Purpose-Driven Business

13:45 Navigating ESG Legislation and Reporting

24:57 The Role of B Corps in Purpose-Driven Business

31:56 Airlines and Vaccine Financing

32:53 Promoting ESG in the Workplace

33:33 Salesforce's Environmental Journey

35:26 Challenges and Controversies in ESG

37:36 Purpose-Driven Business Strategies

39:50 Becoming a B Corp

42:12 Consulting for ESG and Purpose

48:30 Diversity and Inclusion in Boards

52:07 Metrics and Reporting for ESG

55:58 Final Thoughts and Future Goals

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Explore the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals: https://sdgs.un.org/goals

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In this episode of 'All About Business', James is joined by Sue Douglas, who transitioned from a medical journalism background to becoming a top Fleet Street editor. She discusses her move to apartheid-era South Africa as a reporter for the Rand Daily Mail and witnessed significant historical events firsthand.

Returning to the UK, she navigated her way through the competitive media landscape, encountering both setbacks and successes, ultimately finding her place in the vibrant and chaotic world of Fleet Street journalism.

Timecodes:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:28 Guest's Career Beginnings

00:38 Journey to South Africa

01:22 Reporting in South Africa

03:05 Return to Fleet Street

03:50 Joining News of the World

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In this bonus episode of 'All About Business,' Journalist, Tech CEO and Entrepreneur, Sue Douglas, explores the complexities of balancing business management and leadership with personal life responsibilities.

Sue delves into the gender dynamics within professional settings, the historical and biological roles of men and women, and the struggle for achieving a balanced work-life equilibrium. The conversation also touches upon personal anecdotes about parenting, societal expectations, and the implications of more women entering the workforce.

Timecodes:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:27 Gender Differences and Career Choices

01:12 Balancing Career and Family

02:21 Reflections on Parenting

03:29 Community and Work-Life Balance

05:14 Gender Pay Gap and Workplace Inequality

07:02 Concluding Thoughts on Gender Roles

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In this bonus episode of 'All About Business,' James is joined by Journalist, Entrepreneur and Tech CEO Sue Douglas. She delves into a chilling investigation from the 1980s when, as a young medical correspondent she uncovered a story about potentially AIDS-contaminated blood used for transfusions, risking public health.

She describes the challenges, including government hesitation, media backlash, and the impact of her ground-breaking report that led to a public inquiry 40 years later.

Timecodes:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:28 A Chance Encounter Leads to a Big Story

01:58 Investigating the Blood Contamination

04:09 Breaking the Story

06:28 The Aftermath and Reflection

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Imagine losing everything. Then imagine turning it all around and becoming a multi-millionaire within 5 years.

In this episode of 'All About Business', entrepreneur, property investor, and author Rob Moore shares his journey from being £50,000 in debt to becoming a multi-millionaire in less than five years.

Rob discusses his philosophy on money as a store of time, value, and energy, the importance of finding opportunity, raising money, and building a business from scratch. We explore his views on the significance of hard work, the role of education in preparing future entrepreneurs and the critical aspects of building a personal brand in today's digital age.

Timestamps

01:44 Podcast Introduction and Guest Welcome

03:34 Rob Moore's Early Life and Influences

05:05 The Turning Point: Meeting a Business Partner

09:23 The Rise of a Training Business

14:47 University vs. Entrepreneurship

27:11 The Essence of Money

33:38 Recruitment and Team Building

36:56 The Importance of Management Skills

39:02 Integrity and Honesty in Recruitment

41:42 The Role of LinkedIn in Personal Branding

48:24 The Value of Hard Work and Entrepreneurship

52:51 Rob Moore Foundation: Supporting Young Entrepreneurs

59:20 Finding the Right Business Partner

01:08:04 The Significance of Personal Brand

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Are you ever too old to turn your favourite hobby into a brand-new business venture?

In this very special episode of All About Business, James Reed is joined by his wife Nicola, founder of the successful drinks company, Beeble.

Nicola shares how she turned her husband’s birthday gift into a thriving business, the ups and downs of bootstrapping a company with her daughter’s friend, as well as some rather disturbing facts about her bee colony.

Nicola is an artist, teacher, beekeeper and entrepreneur. She owns Beeble, a B-Corp that makes a wide variety of spirits with honey from her very own hives. Nicola has a Master's degree in Fine Art from St Martin's School of Art, a PGDip from Chelsea College of Arts and a teaching degree from University College London.

01:37 Introduction

02:27 Nicola Reed's Beekeeping Journey

04:43 Turning Honey into Spirits

07:45 The Beeble Brand and Business Growth

13:22 Balancing Business and Passion for Bees

23:54 Insights and Lessons from Beekeeping

27:07 Beekeeping Courses and Techniques

28:31 Personal Experiences with Bee Stings

30:39 The Undertaker Bee and Bee Communication

32:49 Challenges in the Spirit Business

36:11 Marketing Strategies and Customer Feedback

41:36 Beekeeping in Prisons

43:17 The Joys and Challenges of Beekeeping

46:03 Future Plans for Beeble

48:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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