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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: 

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!

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!

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...

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....

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.

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...