Success on the South Coast

Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community.

My guest for episode #16 is relationship alchemist & author Yvonne Guérineau (Golden Catalyst).

Yvonne’s unique blend of science & magic helps you navigate your working (and personal!) relationships more positively & confidently… and get gold from your interactions!

Yvonne is also the author of ‘People in T...

Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community.

My guests for episode #15 are Mar Ellison & Lizzie Elphick, the founders of the ‘Sisters of Stoke’, a thriving community for female surfers. 

These Ocean Soul Sisters are on a mission to share their passion and make surfing accessible to women of all ages and abilities…

Mar & Lizzie are super inspiring - in onl...

Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community.

My guest for episode #14 is Dan Pringle, the Bournemouth-based Film Writer & Director.

Dan’s latest feature, the philosophical thriller DIE BEFORE YOU DIE recently landed on streaming platforms…

However, I wanted to dig into his backstory and find out how he made his award-winning debut K-SHOP, a hard-hitting satir...

Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community.

My guest for episode #13 is Luke Williams, the ‘Head of AI’ at Intergage Group.

Luke wanted to build robots when he was a kid and he’s maintained a passion for new technology ever since.

He has spent his whole career working in areas of digital innovation (from the early days of PPC/SEO, digital marketing, social media...

Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community.

My guest for episode #12 is Oscar Brooks, the tech entrepreneur who founded V88 (a ‘No-Code’ agency) at the age of 21. 

Oscar has gone on to become a thought leader in the No-Code space and V88 now has over 60 clients across 9 countries.

But what is even more impressive is how Oscar and the team at V88 are having so mu...

My guest for episode #11 is Radi Nikolov, a filmmaker from Bulgaria who is now a leading man in BCP’s thriving film community.

Radi is also the founder & Director of ‘Screams by the Sea’, an independent horror & genre film festival hosted in the heart of Bournemouth.

As you might imagine from a filmmaker, Radi is a fantastic storyteller so sit back, grab your popcorn and…

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When I first came up with the concept for Success on the South Coast, I was determined to shine a light on people from a wide variety of backgrounds from the arts, business & community projects.

However, it never crossed my mind that I would meet someone like James Benson-King, my guest for episode #10 (a very special milestone!).

James is an Explorer & Adventurer who goes by the name of ‘The Biking Viking’ for his enduranc...

When I came up with the concept for Success on the South Coast, Simone Ippolito was the first name on my wishlist of guests.

I first came across his name when I read an article in the local paper about the inaugural meeting of ‘Bring Community Power’. I was immediately intrigued by this ‘Italian guy’ who was spearheading a group driving positive change in Bournemouth. 

After digging deeper, I discovered Simone is an ex-pro basketba...

Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community.

My guest for episode #8 is Paul Kinkaid (Leadership Advisor, Forensic Outcomes), a retired senior officer in the British Army (who commanded elite teams in 44 countries on 5 continents over a 20-year career) who now shares his experience with organisations to “help good leaders get better”.

Paul is also an Internationa...

Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community.

My guest for episode #7 is Erin Thomas Wong, the ‘Life Friendly Business Mentor’, who helps women build successful businesses without sacrificing time with their families, or their wellbeing.

Erin is also an International Speaker, the author of 'Mumpreneur Evolution', the host of The Life-Friendly Business Podcast and ...

Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community.

Bournemouth Band FAKE A SMILE are enjoying a main character moment.

Fresh from releasing their second E.P. ‘From the Rafters’, I sat down with the band to discuss how they got together, recording in L.A. with Mercury Prize-winning producer Gianluca Buccellati and what success means to the band at this stage of their ca...

Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community.

My guest for episode #5 is Nick Fewings, a ‘Teamworkologist’ (definition: a person who studies the dynamics of teamwork) who has helped hundreds of teams around the world improve their effectiveness and achieve greater success (which is the name of the game around here!).

Did you know: • 40% of teams are dysfunctional,...

Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community.

My guest for episode #4 is Dominic Wong, an award-winning marketeer in the theme park and visitor attractions industry. He was the first marketing director (and employee #001!) at ‘Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter’ before his journey took him to Hollywood and beyond…

Since relocating to the ...

Success on the South Coast is all about shining a light on the amazing people & organisations we have in the local area.

In episode #3 I talk to Krista Cartlidge, the CEO of MYTIME Young Carers, the Bournemouth-based charity leading the fight to help level the playing field for young carers across the UK.

In April 2024, MYTIME published ‘UNSEEN SACRIFICES’, a report containing the results of their ‘first of its kind’ research w...

@SuccessontheSouthCoast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community.

In episode #2 I talk to Steve Jones, a Global Motivation & Leadership Trainer.

In this episode we discuss:

• Steve’s rolein Fitness First becoming the largest independent Health Club Chain in the world within just seven years. 
• Steve’s role as co-chair of a Government Employee Engagement Task Force (‘Engagi...

Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community.

In episode #1 I talk to Bea Sieradzka, the founder of ‘World of Love’, a “diverse arts & culture festival” based in Bournemouth.

In this episode we discuss:

• Bea’s journey from her native Poland and love for her new ‘home’ in Bournemouth • How World of Love has grown as it approaches its 5th Anniversary • Divers...