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Hot off the Press

Hot off the Press

By Hope Mckellar PR

Hot off the Press aims to be an article for your ears, showcasing the people behind the headlines.

It will feature interviews with some of the most inspirational and interesting people with stories to tell about how they came to be where they are in life.

It is hosted by former journalist with a passion for storytelling, Hope Mckellar who now runs her own PR agency, Hope Mckellar PR.
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I tried to take my own life - now I'm getting people talking about mental health

Hot off the Press Mar 04, 2021

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I'm campaigning to encourage women to get smear tests

I'm campaigning to encourage women to get smear tests

In this episode I'm talking to Chris Hopkins, whose ex-partner and son's mum, Marie, sadly died of cervical cancer in January 2020. Since her death, he has channelled his sadness into positive energy and has not only raised - and continues to raise - lots for several charities, but is campaigning to encourage more women to go for their smear tests, to avoid going through what his family has gone through.


Follow Chris:

www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-hopkins-%F0%9F%92%9C-8149a9209/


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Aug 20, 202132:36
I write books to show girls it's ok to fart

I write books to show girls it's ok to fart

In this episode, I'm chatting to Alice Clover, who is a self-published author of children's books, based around gender equality and feminism. In her book, Girls Love to Fart, she shows young girls that they don't have to be pressured to be perfect, polished princesses and that bodily functions aren't as embarrassing as they're made out to be. 


Follow Alice: 

www.alicecloverstories.com

www.facebook.com/alice.clover.stories

www.twitter.com/storiesalice


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Aug 06, 202121:07
I cured myself of cervical cancer through movement

I cured myself of cervical cancer through movement

In today's episode I'm chatting with Melanie Griffiths, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer 17 years ago and was told she only had a short time left to live. She tells us about how she used mind and body work to holistically cure herself of cancer and now uses movement to inspire and heal others.

Find Melanie: www.movementjunkie.co.uk/ www.facebook.com/MovementJunkie/ www.instagram.com/movementmelanie/ 

Find me: www.hopemckellarpr.co.uk/ www.facebook.com/hopemckellarpr/ www.instagram.com/hopemckellarpr/

Know someone who has a great story to tell? Get in touch hope@hopemckellarpr.co.uk

Apr 23, 202128:15
How I went from dancing with Kylie to helping performers become entrepreneurs

How I went from dancing with Kylie to helping performers become entrepreneurs

In today's episode I'm chatting with Nicole Louise Geddes, performer-turned-producer and founder of multiple companies, including, most recently, Performerpreneur, which is helping performers, who are unable to work due to the pandemic, to start their own side hustles and full-time businesses. We talk pivoting your business and tackling imposter syndrome in this episode that will leave you feeling ready to take on the world.

Find Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/nicolelouisegeddes/ https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneur/ https://www.instagram.com/manicsp_entertainment/

Find me: www.hopemckellarpr.co.uk www.facebook.com/hopemckellarpr www.instagram.com/hopemckellarpr

Know someone who has a great story to tell? Get in touch hope@hopemckellarpr.co.uk

Mar 18, 202123:21
I tried to take my own life - now I'm getting people talking about mental health

I tried to take my own life - now I'm getting people talking about mental health

In today's episode I'm talking to Dan Darwin, who runs Darwin Training Solutions, delivering mental health training courses into workplaces. He is so passionate about removing the stigma around mental health, creating a deeper understanding about it and getting people talking. 

Dan tells us his story about his own battles with mental health and the reason behind his passion.

Find Dan: www.darwintrainingsolutions.co.uk www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-darwin-480675178/

Find me: www.hopemckellarpr.co.uk www.facebook.com/hopemckellarpr www.instagram.com/hopemckellarpr 

Know someone who has a great story to tell? Get in touch hope@hopemckellarpr.co.uk 

Mar 04, 202114:19
Brain surgery changed my life - and now I've started a charity

Brain surgery changed my life - and now I've started a charity

In today's episode I'm talking to Becki Simmons, the founder of Spark Community Space - a charity that she set up in October 2020, eight years after having emergency brain surgery that changed her whole life. 

Becki tells us her story, how she has come to launch Spark and what the future holds. 

Find Becki: www.sparkcommunityspace.co.uk www.crowdfunder.co.uk/find-us-a-space-to-call-home www.twitter.com/sparkintolife www.facebook.com/sparkcommunityspace

Find me: www.hopemckellarpr.co.uk www.facebook.com/hopemckellarpr www.instagram.com/hopemckellarpr 

Feb 25, 202122:10
Hot of the Press Trailer

Hot of the Press Trailer

Here's a little snippet of what this podcast will be about. Stay tuned for some interesting stories from inspirational people. 

Feb 19, 202100:31