Supporting Women in Social Enterprise

In this episode we share stories from women who are turning barriers to opportunities exploring employment, enterprise and ways to make a difference in their communities.  Plus this gives a flavour of our Time to Grow programme supporting women as a force for social change.
Hear from Simone Callaghan from one of our delivery partners at the Goodness Collective, our Director Jo McGrath and a range of women changemakers including our recent intern Patrizia Akotia from We Mind The Gap and programme participants including Karen Fance from Yoga Buds.

On our 4th episode we take a look at the "dark art" that is Social Value! Why it's important and how how you can clearly communicate your impact once you've measured it. You'll hear from our co-founder Nickala on why it's essential to invest time in exploring your social impact, how you can do it and some of the benefits from gaining recognition to more funding. We're also joined by Kat Luckock from Share Impact the go-to impact strategist and business coach for Social Entrepreneurs. Kat shares her years of experience working with social enterprises measuring social impact and why it's vital for social enterprises to look beyond grant funding to secure a sustainable future. And back for more Marketing gems is Grace from Yellow Jigsaw on some top tips for how to effectively communicate your impact once you've measured your Social Value. 

On our first podcast for 2020, get a headstart on your Marketing and PR strategy with some practical tips and gems from Grace Dyke co-founder of award winning PR and Communications Agency Yellow Jigsaw. We hear from women in the Flourish network on their insights into making sure your message is heard, the importance of social media and the importance of having a plan in place! Finally we hear from Frances Nutt from Tandem Theatre on her insights of marketing in the arts, the GM Gamechangers project and more!

On our second podcast we’ll be taking you through the different career pathways in Social Change. In Part 1 we’ll hear from an inspiring panel of women changemakers on their journeys into education and the world of work. From working with cadavers to being a Santa’s helper! Changemakers can start from anywhere! 

In Part 2 we’ll hear from a great group of young women involved in the Gamechangers project on their thoughts into careers, the lack of opportunities around career advice and an aspiring furture Manchester Mayor. 

In our final segment for our 2nd episode, Manchester Changemaker Eve Holt will take us through a whistle-stop tour of her journey from activism, law, social entrepreneur and politics!

If you need help developing a social enterprise at start up or scale up phase, contact us at Flourish Together.

This podcast was recorded and produced by Vic Elizabeth Turnbull and is a MIC media production

In this episode we bust some myths and misconceptions about social enterprise.  We speak to a range of women changemakers about how they lead and manage social enterprises and charities, showing there is no one size that fits all!  Have a listen and get on the road to good governance.....

This episode includes highlights from our recent Good Governance panel discussion and insights from Michelle Ayavoro at HerArt CIC, Petra Morris at Co-operatives UK, Haleh Moravej at MetMUnch and many more. 
If you need help developing a social enterprise at start up or scale up phase contact us
at Flourish Together.

This podcast was recorded and produced by Vic Elizabeth Turnbull and is a MIC media production 

A sneaky trailer to whet your appetite and reel you into a wonderful world where we Flourish Together! Episode 1 launches on 1st November with hints, tips, insights and interviews to help change makers and social entrepreneurs flourish.