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The Secret Diary of Marie Jenkins 47+

The Secret Diary of Marie Jenkins 47+

By Marie Jenkins

In this Bitesize Weekly Podcast, I'm going to cover life as a determined Entrepreneur & insights into business start ups, week 2 will cover Education week, week 3 we dedicate to our Housing week and week 4 is about my business Advance your Wellbeing, Wellbeing topics
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October Speaking Museletter

October Speaking Museletter

In this month's Speaking Museletter, Marie speaks about her 5 Ways to Wellbeing journey and her interpersonal skills topic of the month ( Mentoring), while sharing tips and tricks to help you. She is also celebrating the 1st year Anniversary of her book: Burnout to Bold which is available on Amazon and Kindle.
Sep 30, 202223:56
September Speaking Museletter

September Speaking Museletter

This month we will be reflecting on our second season of our incredible Podcast with 17 awesome episodes with Brilliant guests; The Secret Diary of Marie Jenkins 47+, sharing details with hints and tips on our interpersonal skills topic of the month (This month we focus on Coaching) and you can follow our 5 Ways to Wellbeing journey. Along with Housing and Education News. We hope it inspires and improves your Wellbeing. Enjoy. Prefer to watch or read our Museletter then subscribe to our YouTube channel or visit our LinkedIn profile. https://youtube.com/channel/UCZr9PEY30avgHClqnw3d0Ig https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mariejenkinsayw_housing-podcast-coaching-activity-6970639114576502784-OAor?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android
Aug 31, 202225:27
Season 2, Ep 16 & Ep 17 Wellbeing Week with 2 incredible guests: Kathy Scott & David Rogers
Aug 23, 202254:55
Season 2, Ep 15 Housing Week interview with Jim Nixon.
Aug 16, 202233:58
Season 2, Ep 14 Education Week interview with Judy Gibbs from WCC and WLEP.
Aug 09, 202230:39
Season 2, Ep 13 Business Start Up Week interview with me, Marie Jenkins

Season 2, Ep 13 Business Start Up Week interview with me, Marie Jenkins

In today's episode Marie Jenkins shares her responses to the topics she explored with this season's guests for Business Start Up Week. Marie shares her thoughts on the following topics: *Skills needed for business start up success. * Top Innovation for start ups. Marie Jenkins started her business back in 2015, she had much to learn and in this episode she shares how running a start up is like life, it has its highs and opportunities to learn and improve. We have 4 more episodes in this season and we hope you have enjoyed tuning in as much as we have enjoyed interviewing our amazing guests. If you're interested in how we can help your businesses Wellbeing then get intouch. Tel no 07583474539 or email marie.jenkins@advanceevents. You can find us on YouTube, FB, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Aug 02, 202212:12
August Speaking Museletter

August Speaking Museletter

Welcome to our exciting monthly speaking Museletter from Marie Jenkins from Advance your Wellbeing. Every month we will be sharing details about our incredible Podcast guests on The Secret Diary of Marie Jenkins 47+,hints and tips on our interpersonal skills topic of the month ( This month we look at Mental Health),and you can follow our 5 Ways to Wellbeing journey. Along with Housing and Education news. We hope it inspires and improves your Wellbeing. Enjoy.
Jul 29, 202229:09
Season 2, Ep 12 Wellbeing Week interview with Sarah Furness.
Jul 26, 202223:53
Season 2, Ep 11 Housing Week interview with Gerraint Oakley and Catherine Stubbings.

Season 2, Ep 11 Housing Week interview with Gerraint Oakley and Catherine Stubbings.

In today's episode we interview 2 incredible Housing professionals; Gerraint Oakley from Platform Group and Catherine Stubbings board member at Marches Community Led Housing Network. In this episode: In conversation with... , we explore the following topics: *How can the sector continue to innovate? * Will Communities and estates look the same in 2050? * Attracting the best talent into the sector, what do we need to do? Catherine is a retired Housing consultant in Housing Policy with a career spanning 40 years. As well as being a board member with two Housing related Organisations she is an CIH Champion. She is passionate about using her knowledge & experience to support community led housing initiatives. Gerraint is an Executive Director in Growth and Development at Platform Group and is passionate about building affordable housing. He has worked for a number of blue chip companies in Property Development and joined Barratts in 2008 and has held a number of exec & non-exec director roles for charities and HA's. He is a keen cyclist and has completed a number of endurance cycling events for charity. You can find their full contact details by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/49B08SdPcIw
Jul 19, 202230:12
Season 2, Ep 10 Education Week interview with Ian Clubley and Feliciea Jibson
Jul 12, 202227:54
Season 2, Ep 9 Business Start Up Week interview with Alan C Clark and Dr Dave Bird.
Jul 05, 202229:20
July Speaking Museletter
Jun 30, 202216:45
Season 2, Ep 8 Wellbeing Week interview with Gary Jones, Hilary Sims and Lisa Tighe.
Jun 28, 202234:13
Season 2 Ep 7 Housing Week interview with Nick Atkin, Alan Clark and Alistair McIntosh
Jun 21, 202233:33
Season 2, Ep 6 Education Week interview with David Bozward and Louise Roberts.
Jun 14, 202228:57
Season 2, Ep 5 Business Start Up Week with Dan Barker, Lucy Barkas and Ali Bagley

Season 2, Ep 5 Business Start Up Week with Dan Barker, Lucy Barkas and Ali Bagley

In today's episode we interview 3 incredible guests: Dan Barker from Dan Barker Studios, Lucy Barkas from 3WH and Ali Bagley from Ali Bagley Coaching. In this episode: In conversation with we will explore the following topics: *Future predictions in the start up space, emerging industries and beyond. *Skills needed to be a success, tech, interpersonal and knowledge? *Your top pieces of Innovation for start ups and why. Dan runs his own successful photography and videography business in Ledbury and has a particular niche serving STEM customers following a career in the aerospace industry. Dan also has his own Podcast: Thrive Three Counties and holds monthly events. He also featured in our first season, so go take a listen. Lucy runs a Leadership and team development consultancy and is also an author and Podcast host.She has worked with hundreds of Leaders to coach them to lead authentically, build high performing cultures and make an impact. Lucy also featured in our first season, so go take a listen. Ali Is new to our Podcast but we have had the privilege of working with Ali when she helped us publish our book: Burnout to Bold. As well as helping business professionals and coaches write and publish their books she is also a number 1 Best Selling Author and has a number of books published. She is also the host of Geography of Emotions which is a membership platform that helps individuals by visual mapping. You can find full contact details for each of our guests on our YouTube link: youtu.be/n189mszgmP4
Jun 07, 202227:45
June Museletter

June Museletter

Welcome to our 1st Audio Museletter. You can learn more about what we have coming up in our Podcast. Tips to improve your Wellbeing and learn about our 5 Ways to Wellbeing journey.
May 31, 202226:32
Season 2, Ep 4 Wellbeing Week interview with John Hotowka and Ricky Locke
May 24, 202230:01
Season 2, Ep 3, Housing Week interview with Matt Baird, Ernie Boxall and Renee-Marie Young

Season 2, Ep 3, Housing Week interview with Matt Baird, Ernie Boxall and Renee-Marie Young

In today's episode we interview 3 incredible professionals: Matt Baird from Baird & Co recruitment and The Social Housing Round Table, Ernie Boxall from Ernie Said and Renee-Marie Young from RMY Specialist Housing Solutions. In this episode: In conversation with...., we explore the following topics * How can the Housing sector continue to innovate? *Ask will Communities and estates look the same in 2050? *Attracting the best talent into the Housing sector, what do we need to do? Ernie is a storyteller. He tells his own stories and helps people to tell their's. He lives in Social Housing so has a special insight into the sector. Matt has worked in Social Housing recruitment for over 10 years and set up his own recruitment business in February 2021. He is also the host of The Social Housing Round Table events, which are held every Tuesday morning at 11am, with guest speakers covering a range of topics that affect the Housing sector. Renee is an L&D professional at London Borough of Newham and is also a business owner of RMY Specialist Housing Solutions, she helps landlords provide stress free tenancies by providing Bespoke one to one guidance. All three contact information can be found by following this link. https://youtu.be/v0sNrososCs Enjoy the show.
May 17, 202230:17
Season 2, Ep 2 Education Week interview with Julie Kent MBE, Tracey Marlow-Jones and Peter Francis
May 10, 202226:38
Season 2, Ep 1 Business Startup Week with Terry Hill from MindScape Associates.
May 03, 202229:20
REPLAY Education Week interview with SEND expert Feliciea Jibson from PAGS

REPLAY Education Week interview with SEND expert Feliciea Jibson from PAGS

REPLAY Education episode with SEND expert & creator of PAGs platform with the inspirational Feliciea Jibson. Feliciea is a qualified teacher with years of experience in teaching pupils with Autism. In fact she completed her Master's Degree at the University of Birmingham on this very subject.
Oct 12, 202139:44
REPLAY Business Startup & Enterprise Week, interview with Dan Corcoran from Reedmace Solutions Ltd

REPLAY Business Startup & Enterprise Week, interview with Dan Corcoran from Reedmace Solutions Ltd

In this replay episode we interview Dan Corcoran from Reedmace Solutions Ltd. Dan is a leading figure in the tech community & a talent acquisition consultant.
Oct 05, 202142:44
REPLAY Wellbeing Week, interview with Lisa Richards a grief recovery specialist.

REPLAY Wellbeing Week, interview with Lisa Richards a grief recovery specialist.

In this Replay Wellbeing episode we look at a topic that many struggle to open up about; Grief Recovery with the fantastic Lisa Richards. Lisa is a 'Heart with EARs' who is passionate about promoting better mental Health & Wellbeing through education & particular focus on how to better manage life change & self empowerment.
Sep 29, 202129:40
Ep3 Replay Housing Week interview with Matt Baird from District 4.

Ep3 Replay Housing Week interview with Matt Baird from District 4.

In this episode we interview Matt Baird from District 4. At the time of this interview Matt was working for a different recruitment business. Although the one constant is his career in helping Housing professionals find the right job for them.
Sep 21, 202134:53
Ep 1: Replay Business Start-Up & Enterprise Week featuring Dan Barker

Ep 1: Replay Business Start-Up & Enterprise Week featuring Dan Barker

In today's episode we are replaying our interview with Dan Barker from Dan Barker Studios. We talk all things niche, aero space engineering and photography
Sep 20, 202127:24
Ep2: Replay Education Week featuring Ian Clubley

Ep2: Replay Education Week featuring Ian Clubley

In this replay episode from Oct 2020 interview with Ian Clubley from Ian Clubley Consultancy and Coaching we learn about Ian's 14yrs of Education experience from NQT to Head Teacher. Ian is a development coach driven to improve the Resilience and Effectiveness of Education and Business Leaders.
Sep 14, 202140:19
August Wellbeing Week episode with Karen Baughan from Karen Baughan Coaching.

August Wellbeing Week episode with Karen Baughan from Karen Baughan Coaching.

In today's episode we interview Karen Baughan from Karen Baughan Coaching. Karen is a Master practitioner in NLP after years of having negative self belief she is now happy with her life and is a successful mother, grandmother, network marketer and coach.
Aug 24, 202130:28
August Housing Week interview with Mick Foley from One Minute Wonders

August Housing Week interview with Mick Foley from One Minute Wonders

In today's episode we interview Mick Foley from One Minute Wonders. Mick's Business is a Video production company helping to generate more leads and sell more services. Mick is an award winning independent film maker. He is also a qualified drone pilot and has the license & approval from the CAA to fly drones commercially.
Aug 17, 202131:16
August Education Week interview with Tracey Marlow-Jones from Indegu elearning

August Education Week interview with Tracey Marlow-Jones from Indegu elearning

In today's episode we interview Tracey Marlow-Jones from Indegu elearning. Indegu is a dynamic team of customised elearning development specialists. In this interview Tracey shares her career journey in Education and why she is so passionate about providing elearning that adds value to the learners.
Aug 10, 202129:51
Marie Jenkins talking about Enterprise Startups.

Marie Jenkins talking about Enterprise Startups.

In today's episode Marie shares the positives of having your own business, areas to consider & she shares some tips and ideas that she has learnt along the way.
Aug 06, 202111:04
Aug Business Startup Week interview with Louise Roberts from Alimenti Food Science

Aug Business Startup Week interview with Louise Roberts from Alimenti Food Science

In today's episode we interview Louise Roberts from Alimenti Food Science. Louise has extensive experience in the field of food safety and is also a qualified microbiologist. She provides technical management and scientific advice regarding food safety to various industries for business that vary in size from a one person business to multi site national Organisations.
Aug 03, 202126:52
July Wellbeing Week interview with Rebecca Fahy from New Dawn Creative.

July Wellbeing Week interview with Rebecca Fahy from New Dawn Creative.

In today's episode we interview Rebecca Fahy from New Dawn Creative. Rebecca works with business leaders to help their teams grow and develop. She has a range of talents in that she is a strategic thinker, and is a talented designer, creative professional and artist.
Jul 27, 202101:19
July Housing Week interview with John Hotowka from Achievement Thinking.

July Housing Week interview with John Hotowka from Achievement Thinking.

In today's episode we interview John Hotowka from Achievement Thinking. John is a business speaker, humourist and magician. He created his achievement thinking methodology to equipe people with the tools they need to build Resilience, manage change and boost performance.
Jul 20, 202131:00
July Education Week interview with Julie Kent MBE

July Education Week interview with Julie Kent MBE

In today's episode we interview the amazing Julie Kent MBE and learn more about her career in Education and her many years of charity work. She was awarded her MBE during Lockdown for her services to charity.
Jul 13, 202134:26
July Business StartUp Week interview with Dr Dave Bird from Small Biz Digital Media.

July Business StartUp Week interview with Dr Dave Bird from Small Biz Digital Media.

In today's episode we interview Dr Dave Bird from Small Biz Digital Media. Dave creates videos, podcasts and audiobooks for small businesses. He is passionate about music in particular Bob Dylan and is a marathon runner and coaches distance runners. He is also a master practitioner in NLP. he is a man of many talents.
Jul 06, 202135:38
June Wellbeing Week interview with Kathy Scott from Hands on at Work.

June Wellbeing Week interview with Kathy Scott from Hands on at Work.

In today's episode we interview the inspirational Kathy Scott from Hands on at Work and Author of Rubbing Shoulders with the Best. Hands on at Work bring a little light relief to your working day with there workplace seated massage. There also provide other Wellbeing services. Kathy is the author of an award winning book that helps people to grow a massage business without the stress.
Jun 29, 202133:38
BONUS June Wellbeing Week Episode with Marie Jenkins

BONUS June Wellbeing Week Episode with Marie Jenkins

In today's episode Marie Jenkins shares details about her NEW book; Burnout to Bold. Due out later in this year. Marie shares how this self help book can help you & also retells one of her Short stories or as she likes to call them, one of her Ditty's. You can preorder your copy of Burnout to Bold in advance by emailing Marie Jenkins at: marie.jenkins@advanceevents.co.uk
Jun 22, 202108:49
June Housing Week interview with Jim Nixon from The Community Safety Podcast

June Housing Week interview with Jim Nixon from The Community Safety Podcast

In today's episode we interview Jim Nixon from The Community Safety Podcast. Jim has been working in the field of Community Safety and ASB for over 25 years.
He started his career in 1995 working for West Midlands Police where he reached the rank of sergeant and specialised in Neighbourhood Policing. During this period, he made very good use of the civil injunction to tackle criminality and improve communities.
Jim has experience tackling ASB in the housing sector and more recently as the ASB Operational Lead for a Midlands based local authority. During his tenure, ASB has reduced by over 50% in some of the more challenging areas.
Jun 15, 202131:26
June Education Week interview with Rob Eastment from Firefly.

June Education Week interview with Rob Eastment from Firefly.

In today's episode we interview Rob Eastment from Firefly. Rob talks about his career in Education and why he joined the team at Firefly. Firefly is a platform for parent engagement and learning continuity. Every day they bring schools and parents closer together.
Jun 08, 202132:08
June Business Startup Week interview with Julie King from Julie King Photography

June Business Startup Week interview with Julie King from Julie King Photography

In today's episode we interview the talented Julie King from Julie King Photography. Julie is a brand photographer with a refreshing approach and a feminine touch. Based in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire she specialises in all aspects on photoshop to create enhanced retouched to create amazing images.
Jun 01, 202125:46
May Wellbeing Week interview with Lisa Tighe from Lisa Tighe Therapy and Coaching

May Wellbeing Week interview with Lisa Tighe from Lisa Tighe Therapy and Coaching

In today's episode we interview the amazing Lisa Tighe from Lisa Tighe Therapy and Coaching. Lisa uses NLP ( Neuro Linguistic Programming), Tapping & a mix of Therapy and Coaching to support individuals overcome Trauma and improve their self belief.
May 25, 202131:27
May Housing Week interview with Alistair McIntosh from HQN.

May Housing Week interview with Alistair McIntosh from HQN.

In today's episode we interview the knowledgeable Alistair McIntosh from HQN (Housing Quality Network). Alistair set up HQN back in 1997, with a view to provide high quality advice, tailored support and training for the Social Housing sector.
May 18, 202126:15
May Education Week interview with IT Guru Gary Watkin from Q6IT

May Education Week interview with IT Guru Gary Watkin from Q6IT

In today's episode we interview Gary Watkin from Q6IT. Gary had a long career in Education helping them with their IT Systems and in teaching before he set up his own business providing IT Support.
May 11, 202131:11
May Business Start up Week interview with Nigel Walton from Coventry University

May Business Start up Week interview with Nigel Walton from Coventry University

In today's episode we interview Innovation expert Nigel Walton from Coventry University. Nigel has over 20 years business experience & has worked as a Senior Lecturer in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
May 04, 202135:12
April Wellbeing Week interview with the gorgeous Livia Whittall from Loolas Treasurers

April Wellbeing Week interview with the gorgeous Livia Whittall from Loolas Treasurers

In today's episode we interview the gorgeous Livia Whittall from Loolas Treasurers. She shares her powerful story about her recovery from poor Mental Health following post natal depression, which should be the very best time for a family. She explains how she used creativity to help her find her passion.
Apr 27, 202133:20
April Housing Week with Nick Atkin from Yorkshire Housing.

April Housing Week with Nick Atkin from Yorkshire Housing.

In this episode we interview the inspirational Nick Atkin from Yorkshire Housing. Nick has a track record of leading Organisations through Transformational change, driving performance improvements with a focus on maximising the untapped potential from business and people.
Apr 20, 202135:41
April's Education Week interview with Careers Guru Antony Adams from Careers Calendar

April's Education Week interview with Careers Guru Antony Adams from Careers Calendar

In today's episode we interview Careers and Events Guru Antony Adams from Careers Calendar. His platform supports Schools, it's pupils and Organisations to explore Careers information and events. Helping to prepare pupils and students for life after School & Higher Education.
Apr 13, 202134:48
April's Business Startup Episode is with Jane Brook from The House of Colour.

April's Business Startup Episode is with Jane Brook from The House of Colour.

In today's episode we interview the stylish Jane Brook from the House of Colour. Jane is a stylist and works with clients to help them to get their wardrobe to work for them, so they know that they have the perfect outfit to make the right impression without saying a Word.
Apr 06, 202132:07
March Bonus Episode with me; Marie Jenkins summing up our Resilience month
Mar 30, 202108:11