The Blooming North Podcast
Episodes
Women in Leadership: On the Record
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded at a special International Women’s Day event hosted by WACL (Women in Advertising, Communications and Leadership), this episode of the B...
International Women’s Day: Women Driving Change
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special on-location episode of the Blooming North Podcast, host Lisa records live from Goodison Park, home of Everton Women, to celebrate Int...
From Boys to Men: Redefining Masculinity Together
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does healthy masculinity actually look like today - and why does it start much earlier than we think? In this episode of The Blooming Nor...
The mid-life revolution. Women in media and the midlife revolution.
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After an amazing response to an event back in October where bloom teamed up with TWIPN for an unapologetically bold exploration of the realities of ...
Bloom North Christmas Special
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we've got some exciting news as we introduce and announce the 2026 president and vice president, Beth Sutherland and Saskia Starritt who j...
Bonus Parents. StepDad Stories
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this month’s Blooming North Podcast Host Lisa welcomes two remarkable bonus dads who share their heartfelt journeys of stepping into par...
Women Misbehaving
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this month’s Blooming North Podcast. In our latest episode host Lisa is joined by Hattie Pearson, DJ and Presenter and Sue Benson,...
The Hidden Cost of Cancer - what no one tells you.
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this very special episode of the Blooming North Podcast! Joining LIsa today is Danielle Bromley. Danielle is commercial director at cross...
From The Ground Up
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Week Dr Sally Alwan joins Lisa to share her inspiring story of building her life from the Ground Up. She was born in Iraq before her parents g...
Moving On!
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode of the Blooming North podcast. Joining Lisa in the studio are some of Manchester's favourite presenters. Until recently they...
Resilience
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, sponsored by our friends at Spotify, we're talking Resilience. Joining Lisa to discuss this subject is Stacey Copeland, a trailblazer...
Modern Sobriety
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, sponsored by our friends at Spotify, we’re talking about modern sobriety. Joining host Lisa are Jack Owens, one of the founders ...
Parental Advisory - This Pod may result in kick *ss women
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Lisa talks to the incredibly accomplished Kathryn Smith with a long list of credits to her name including Football Develeopment Man...
Ep 20: Accelerate Action: International Women's Day
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Lisa in our latest episode are Kelsie Hughes, Runcorn women's football 6 a side player and Quality Assurance specialist in Pharmaceuticals an...
EP19: Creating Mentally Healthy Homes & Work Environments
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Lisa this episode is Holly Clark and Carolyn Tipper to share their expertise on how to support better mental health for you and your colleague...
2024 Wrap up with Co-Presidents of Bloom North!
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Blooming North podcast, Lisa is joined by 2024 co-presidents Sarah and Liv, familiar faces and names to the Bloom North...
EP18: Thriving, Not Surviving - The Juggle-Struggle of Life
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have two special guests joining Lisa on today's episode, the first being Iona Holloway, founder of the personal development brand, Brave Thing. Io...
EP17: Growth & Finding Your Relevance
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re joined by Lucy Shutt-Vine, Career Confidence Coach at LSV Coaching and Head of Talent Development at Captify and Dr. Christopher Owen, I...
Pregnancy Loss Awareness (Part 3) – Support: What’s available and how to be a support to others
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part 3 In this special series of podcasts, where we are joined by Vicki Robinson, CEO of Bloom North’s 2024 nominated charity The Miscarr...
Pregnancy Loss Awareness (Part 2) – The Workplace
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special series of three podcasts, we are joined by Vicki Robinson, CEO of Bloom North’s 2024 nominated charity - The Miscarriage Association...
Pregnancy Loss Awareness (Part 1) - Breaking Down The Barriers
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special series of three podcasts, we are joined by Vicki Robinson, CEO of Bloom North’s 2024 nominated charity - The Miscarriage Association...
EP16: Is Age Just a Number?
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we welcome Grace Sharp, Planning & Partnership Manager, Wavemaker and Nicola Lynch, part of the Bloom North Podcast committee and Busine...
EP15: Active Allyship
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Blooming North, we welcome Daniele Fandaca, founder of Token Man consulting, and Manny Afambu, Affiliate Account Director at Es...
EP14: Courage, Confidence, and Crying.
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month our host Lisa Hughes is joined by Lindsey Kane, an entrepreneur who is currently CEO of her own brand JOLT – an anti-ageing supplement w...
EP13: Stigmas – Navigating Prejudice & Discrimination in the Workplace
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re delighted to welcome to this week’s episode Imogen Tazzyman, Executive Creative Director at McCann who some of you may already be familiar w...
EP12: Authenticity: Can You Truly be You?
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Lisa explores the topic of authenticity. By definition authenticity is the state of something being genuine or real but what does that me...
EP11: Wellness – Live, Laugh and DON'T Listen to Everything You Read Online!
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Lisa this episode are two inspirational figures who are familiar to many in the Manchester media scene, Hannah Campbell and Kerry King. ...
EP10: Crafting Your Personal Brand: What Do People Say When You're Not in the Room?
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Blooming North, we delve into the intriguing world of personal branding; What exactly is a personal brand, and why does it matt...
Bloom North Past, Present, and Future
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This special takeover episode features past and present Bloom North presidents who revisit the Bloom North vision and how that has evolved , discuss s...
EP9: Embracing Your Brilliance
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Stefanie Sword William - founder and author of 'F*ck Being Humble', and Lisa Hughes - founder of Lisa Hughes Coaching, as they share some action...
EP8: Bloom For All – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Think you know about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) or maybe you find it all a bit overwhelming? The landscape of DE&I is ever evolving and it’...
EP7: Making Sense of Money - with Anton Kirkpatrick
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Know that you need to do something with your money but don't know where to start? As part of Bloom North's commitment to levelling up women in al...
EP6: How to be an Ally
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Blooming North Podcast, we are joined by Seb Randle from The Helpful Space and Robert Baker from Potentia Consulting, who give ...
EP5: Female Founders – Start Your Business! Speaking with Cleo Farman, Founder of Diablesse Rum and Liv Lindley from Sculpt In Haus Pilates
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Female founders – This episode we meeting the inspiring Cleo Farman, Founder of Diablesse Rum and Liv Lindley from Sculpt In Haus Pilates. A fasc...
EP4: Meet Our Charity Partner - Mustard Tree!
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we meet Jo Wallby, CEO of Mustard Tree and Fiona Nelson, Head of Services who tell us a little bit about Mustard Tree. We find out mor...
EP3: Rise Stronger with Coaches Caroline Britton and Lisa Hughes: Mastering Resilience, Embracing Change, and Empowering Comebacks
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk Resilience with Caroline Britton, The Soul and Magic Coach and Lisa Hughes, a Talent Development Manager and Coach. Amongst th...
EP2: Blooming Your Career: Young Bloomers Talk Unlocking Professional Growth, Confidence, and Networking Strategies
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode our host Rachael chats with Lucy Crompton and Lauren Greenhough, two of the women who are leading the Young Bloomers Initiative. They...
EP1: Delving into Positivity and Manifestation with Victoria Jackson and Aleks Certa
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first official episode of The Blooming North! Following on from the fantastic She Believed She Could so She Did event at the Everyman T...
Welcome to The Blooming North Podcast!
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join president of Bloom North - Lisa Thompson, and our regular host, Vice President, Rachael Cochrane as they look ahead to our brand new, monthly po...