In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter has a fascinating conversation with Rhiannon Hiles, the Chief Executive of Beamish Open Air Museum. Rhiannon shares her journey, from volunteer to her current role, reflecting on her 30 year career at Beamish. She also discusses the museum's unique role in preserving the Social History of the North East and the importance of handling people's memories with respect and care.

Highlights Include:

• Rhiannon’s career journey, from her early days to her current position at Beamish, and the life experiences that inspired her to pursue this.

• The incredible work Beamish does to preserve the Social History of the North East and why it has become a much loved attraction.

• The diverse challenges and complexities of bringing history to life.

• Rhiannon’s unique experience of living in the 1900’s town at Beamish for 16 years, and the story of how she raised her daughter there.

• The extensive and impressive in-house costume collection at Beamish, and the hard work from the Beamish team, both in front of and behind the scenes.

• Exciting plans for the future of Beamish, including stabilising the museum's infrastructure and representing more recent history.

Find Rhiannon here on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannon-hiles-4469784/?originalSubdomain=uk

Visit the website for Beamish

https://www.beamish.org.uk/

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In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter sits down with Lily Guinn, a software developer at Newcastle Building Society, who openly shares her inspiring journey as a trans woman in tech. This conversation explores Lily’s personal experiences of transitioning, self discovery and the complex, difficult and often lengthy process of medically and socially transitioning in the UK. Throughout this episode, Lily advocates for empathy and understanding as powerful and important tools for overcoming prejudice.

Highlights include:

• Lily’s nomination for ‘One to Watch’ at The Northern Power Women Awards.

• Lily’s personal experiences growing up transgender and her inspiring journey of self discovery.

• The challenges Lily has encountered in her life, education and career as a transgender woman and how she has overcome this.

• The common misconceptions that surround transgender identities.

• Emphasis on how each transgender experience is deeply personal and unique, defying one-size-fits -all definitions.

• How growing up transgender helps you develop the skills and abilities to advocate for others.

• Lily’s advice and encouragement for those questioning their gender identity: surround yourself with supportive people and allow yourself time to explore who you truly are.

Find Lily here on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lily-guinn-740647192

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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.’

Find out more about your host Gill Hunter

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

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https://squareonelaw.com/

Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’

https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/

This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩

https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/

For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.

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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For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’