Meet the Mancunian Podcast: social impact stories from Manchester – Details, episodes & analysis

In the 13th episode of Season 8 of the Meet the Mancunian Podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Daniel Firea, a self-development YouTuber and photographer. Daniel shares his journey from a life filled with vices and bad mental health to one focused on positive self-development. He discusses the impact of stopping vices, adopting a healthy lifestyle, and finding faith.

Daniel explains his motivation to help others through his YouTube channel, promoting a holistic approach to self-improvement. The episode emphasises the importance of continuous learning, honesty, and having a higher power to rely on.

In Daniel’ own words:

“I’m trying to promote working out, sport because when I was in that bad period, I stopped sport, I was eating bad, I was smoking, I was doing all these bad things that I'm saying. But after I managed to stop them, I start seeing an improvement in my mental health immediately just by stopping devices, starting sport again, working out. regularly dieting, so eating better, stopping the bad friendships.”

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Did you know: 

·     Self-development is the capacity and action to grow one's self-awareness, abilities, talents, and skills in order to improve one's quality of life. This personal development may be done at any time and in any place, with or without the help of others.

·      It is the process of learning new things and building new skills that help people achieve their goals and manifest their dreams.

·     It is often a lifelong process.

Key resources:

Daniel’s YouTube channel

Future Learn courses on self-development

 

Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode & transcript:

(01:02) Introduction to Daniel Firea

(01:43) Daniel's Journey to Self-Development

(03:06) Finding Passion in Photography

(04:43) Broad Focus on Self-Development

(06:15) Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle

(07:21) Overcoming Physical Challenges

(08:40) Debunking Myths About Self-Development

(11:12) The Long Game of YouTube Success

(14:03) Signature Questions

(18:58) Final Thoughts and Contact Information

 

Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk

In the twelfth episode of Season 8 of the Meet the Mancunian Podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe speaks with Jazzy J, an Artist and Executive Committee Member of the Indian Association of Manchester. Jazzy J shares his passion for community support, rooted in his upbringing in Mumbai, and discusses his role in the Indian Association of Manchester.

He highlights the organisation's efforts to bring together people from various backgrounds, provide platforms for local talent, and support activities that celebrate South Asian culture.

The episode covers the importance of patience, kindness, and a forward-thinking approach. The conversation underscores the significance of fostering inclusion and giving people opportunities to showcase their talents. The episode concludes with Jazzy J offering advice for those looking to start similar movements in their communities.

In J’s own words:

“I think I have made an impact by making people believe that if they have a talent that they can come forward and present it. Age does not matter. Form does not matter. Style does not matter. As far as you have it in you, you go ahead and you share it with the world and you enrich it in the way that you feel that is fit for you.’

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Did you know: 

·     South Asian culture is a blend of many cultures in and around the Indian subcontinent. It has a rich history of kingdoms, empires, spiritual and artistic movements, and cultural, religious, economic, and political connections to other regions. 

·     South Asian culture has made a significant impact on Britain in various aspects, such as food, clothing, music, words, and the overall ambiance of our towns and cities. 

·      South Asia has a rich legacy of music and dance, including classical music traditions like Hindustani and Carnatic music in India, Ghazals in Pakistan, and Baul music in Bangladesh. Dance forms like Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Bhangra are art forms that also express emotions and cultural narratives.

 

Key resources:

This is Jazzy J.

Indian Association of Manchester

 

Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode & transcript:

(00:52) Introduction and Finding Passion

(02:45) Involvement with the Indian Association of Manchester

(03:52) Role and Objectives of the Indian Association

(04:51) Supporting the Indian Community

(07:46) Challenges Faced in the Journey

(10:47) Impact and Encouragement

(13:00) Advice for Starting a Community Movement

(13:41) Additional Cultural Involvements

(14:30) Signature Questions: Mancunian Spirit

(20:12) Heartwarming Conclusion

 

Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk

A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners.

 

It's Autistic Pride Day on 18th June.  The purpose of Autistic Pride Day is a uniquely autistic led initiative celebrating neurodiversity and the strengths of autistic individuals. It empowers the autistic community, promotes self-advocacy, and fosters a sense of pride and unity, challenging stereotypes and inspiring change.

 

In the third episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Charlie Michael Baker, author about supporting autism awareness through his book Charlie Baker: Autism and me. Diagnosed with autism at a young age and overcoming bullying, Charlie shares his journey of writing the book, which has become a global success. Throughout the interview, Charlie discusses his personal experiences, the challenges faced by autistic individuals, and the impactful charitable contributions from his book's proceeds. He also addresses myths about autism and offers advice for those looking to start similar movements.

In Charlie’s own words:

“Autism, it basically means that you just think differently to other people. A neurodiverse person and a neurotypical person will look at the same things, but take different things away from that.

Autistic people see things differently to other people. It's not anything bad, obviously. Sometimes we struggle with friends, relationships and we just take different things away from different things, really.”

 

#Autism #Awareness #GM #manchester #community #SocialImpact #NonProfit Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).

 

 

Did you know:  

·      Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world.

·      Over 1 in 100 people are on the autistic spectrum.

·      There are over 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.

·      Autistic people have difficulties with interpreting both verbal and non-verbal language like gestures or tone of voice.

·      Some autistic people are unable to speak or have limited speech while other autistic people have very good language skills but struggle to understand sarcasm or tone of voice. 

·      Many famous people are thought to be on the spectrum

Key resources:

Charlie’s Instagram handle

National Autistic Society

 

Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode & transcript:

(01:58) Introduction to Charlie Michael Baker

(02:11) Charlie's Journey with Autism

(02:58) The Inspiration Behind the Book

(03:11) Insights from 'Charlie Baker Autism and Me'

(03:35) Understanding Autism

(05:33) Challenges and Overcoming Them

(06:24) Writing and Publishing the Book

(08:24) Impact and Philanthropy

(11:00) Future Projects and Advice

(13:11) Signature Questions

  

Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk

 

 

The Meet the Mancunian podcast has taken listeners on a journey through the local community in Manchester. As Season 1 of the podcast draws to a close, here is some more bonus content as a thank you to my listeners. My guests share the most important life lessons they have learned. I hope my listeners enjoy this compilation and can find some useful tips to adopt in their own lives. Do consider subscribing to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. Watch out for Season 2 of the Meet the Mancunian launching on Tuesday, 29 March 2022 with a fresh new look and some more inspiring Mancunian guests. Thank you for taking the time to listen regularly. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepa-thomas-sutcliffe/message

#podcast #episode #mancunian #manchester The twelfth episode & season finale of the Meet the Mancunian podcast features Marie Greenhalgh, founder, Wythenshawe Good Neighbours (https://wythenshawegoodneighbours.com/). Marie talks about how she found her passion for working with the elderly. She provides some unique insights into how older people want to be consulted on any services or programmes for them. She also highlights that older people are keen to find ways to contribute to their local community. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepa-thomas-sutcliffe/message

The Meet the Mancunian podcast has taken listeners on a journey through the local community in Manchester. As Season 1 of the podcast draws to a close, here is some bonus content as a thank you to my listeners. My Mancunian guests discuss their fierce love for Manchester - the people, the architecture, the history, and the food are some of the reasons mentioned.  Do consider subscribing to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. Keep listening in for the final episode of Season 1 on 22 March 2022. Season 2 of the podcast launches on 29 March 2022.  Thank you for taking the time to listen regularly.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepa-thomas-sutcliffe/message

The eleventh episode of the Meet the Mancunian podcast features Sara Kay, Founder, Serious Laughter (https://www.seriouslaughterwellbeing.co.uk/ [https://www.thehivemindcompany.co.uk/]). Sara is a wellbeing laughter yoga teacher and also hosts laughter yoga sessions for community groups. She enjoys bringing mental strength through laughter to people who are anxious or overwhelmed. She also brings joy to families and children using puppets to create special memories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepa-thomas-sutcliffe/message

The tenth episode of the Meet the Mancunian podcast features Sarah Steinhoefel, Founder, The Hive Mind Company (https://www.thehivemindcompany.co.uk/). Sarah is a coach to female business owners who she supports with marketing & mental health advice. She aims to help her clients gain confidence and find their own voice.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepa-thomas-sutcliffe/message

The ninth episode of the Meet the Mancunian podcast features Mel Page, Co-founder, Drawing Board Productions Community Interest Company (https://www.drawingboardproductions.co.uk/). Mel and her business partner Amanda Fourie have launched hyperlocal newspapers and events to support the local communities they live and work in. The hyperlocal print newspapers include Heatons Post (www.heatonpost.co.uk [http://www.heatonpost.co.uk/]), Cheadle Post (www.cheadlepost.co.uk [http://www.cheadlepost.co.uk/]), and Didsbury Post (www.didsburypost.co.uk [http://www.didsburypost.co.uk/]). Mel expands on her love for the community and how she found her passion in serving the community through events to put the Heatons & Reddish on the map as well as the community newspaper(s) they produce. She invites listeners to reach out in case they would like to set up their own community newspaper. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepa-thomas-sutcliffe/message

The eighth episode of the Meet the Mancunian podcast features Bryan Dunne, Founder, Northern Poets Society (https://twitter.com/PoetsNorthern). Bryan set up the Northern Poets Society during the lockdown, to provide an online creative community for poets in the North of the UK. Bryan has also started hosting live poetry readings at the historic landmark Clitheroe Castle (https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums/clitheroe-castle-museum/) with the next one in April 2022. There will also be an art & poetry collaboration exhibition at Bolton Station's art gallery in July 2022. Both the events are open to the public, please contact Northern Poets Society for details. Bryan reads the inspiring poem 'Making a Difference' by celebrated Mancunian poet Lemn Sissay (https://www.lemnsissay.com/) in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepa-thomas-sutcliffe/message