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PRsonal

In this series of podcasts, Charlotte Nichols, managing director of PR agency Harvey & Hugo, gets up close and PRsonal with a variety of well-known business faces. Nothing is off limits as she digs deep to get to know the person behind the professional...

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68:25

I escaped the Iranian revolution – Meet Homes by...

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2025/10/29

Homes by Carlton founder Norm Peterson is a leading North East businessman. But his career could have been very different. As a footballing wonderkid, he signed for Hull City and from George Best to playing under Brian Clough, Norm shares story of a brief career cruelly cut short by a “freak” injury. Since then, Norm has grown Homes by Carlton into an award-winning housebuilder and also founded Growth Capital Ventures. And on this episode of PRsonal, he also shares his career insights with...

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58:56

‘I’ve lost two children in 18 months – the worst part...

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2025/10/14

The pain suffered by Matty Hynes and his family in the past 18 months has been unimaginable. In that time, both Matty and his partner have tragically lost two children to the same one in 500,000 condition. In this heartbreaking episode of PRsonal, Matty – a former GB distance runner - talks about saying goodbye, trying to heal, his partner’s incredible strength and his instinctive desire as a dad to protect his family. This is a very emotional episode, but one Matty describes as ‘cathartic...

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75:25

Episode 76: School wasn't easy for Doug Dinwiddie

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2025/09/30

School wasn't easy for Doug Dinwiddie. From being bullied at an early age to becoming the self-confessed 'naughty one', he had a torrid time in education (and a 'brutal' nickname to boot). But it hasn't held him back in business. The founder of marketing agency Maitland sits down with host Charlotte to talk about those tough early years. But the former golf caddie also discusses his love of the fairway, his family and deep-rooted desire to provide for generations o...

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62:38

'I had a heart attack at 34': Meet VooDink founder,...

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2025/09/17

Aged 34, the unexpected happened to Ryan Watson. He suffered a heart attack. Despite being super fit and training six times a week, Ryan needed an emergency quadruple bypass. In this episode of PRsonal, Ryan discusses how a dull pain escalated into a life-or-death situation. Ryan survived and has since founded the elite pickleball paddle manufacturer, VooDink. He sits down with host Charlotte to talk through his brush with death - and how he's forever grateful to a nurse for saving his life. ...

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71:00

‘You need to lose weight – or you won’t see your...

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2025/09/02

With a BMI of over 61, a doctor gave new mum Nikki Masterman a stark warning. Lose weight – or you wouldn’t live to see your children grow-up. In this episode of PRsonal, Nikki, founder of Inspired HR, discusses everything from her ten stone weight loss journey to the agony of losing a friend who also underwent gastric surgery – only for it to end tragically. She sits down with host Charlotte Nichols to talk about her lifelong struggle with weight, having ADHD and how she’s overcome a raft ...

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63:37

From Proper Mint to Pro Wrestling: Adam Foster on...

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2025/08/19

In this high-energy episode of the PRsonal Podcast, Charlotte sits down with Adam Foster — marketing agency director, university lecturer, bodybuilder, and professional wrestler, better known to fans as Shreddy. Behind the muscles and the bravado is a story of grit, charisma, and the pursuit of a childhood dream. Adam shares how a YouTube channel born from porridge oats and persistence became the launchpad for a wrestling persona, and how years later, “Shreddy” is inseparable from Adam himse...

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71:59

“I had to ask myself, who am I without rugby?” Sean...

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2025/08/06

In this powerful episode of The PRsonal Podcast, we meet Sean Brown, ex-professional rugby player, founder of the Petsercise Group, and now the straight-talking TV dog trainer featured on Channel 4’s Bad Dog Academy. But behind the spotlight and social media highlights lies a story of grit, identity loss, emotional burnout, and the unglamorous truth of starting again from scratch. Sean opens up with rare honesty about what it’s really like to fall from a childhood dream - after devasta...

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60:06

More than a teen mum: Katelyn Young on breaking...

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2025/07/23

In this emotionally charged episode of the PRsonal Podcast, we sit down with Katelyn Young, founder of Juin, to uncover the real story behind the woman, the mother, and the mission. At just 17, Katelyn’s world changed with two pink lines and a heartbeat. What followed was a journey that defied every stereotype, battled every expectation, and reshaped her understanding of family, identity, and resilience. Raised by her beloved nana June in the wake of her mother’s mental health and addiction ...

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71:49

Psychic power, trauma, and the spirit world - Laurie...

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2025/07/09

What happens when you grow up talking to spirits - and realise they’re not imaginary? In this captivating episode of the PRSonal Podcast, Charlotte Nichols sits down with Laurie Watkins, a psychic medium, holistic therapist, educator, and business owner who shares her astonishing journey into the metaphysical world. From childhood encounters with spiritual guides to full-blown mediumship and channeling, Laurie gives us an intimate look at what it’s really like to live between two worlds. &n...

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58:50

The power of voice: Ben Pechey on identity, law &...

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2025/06/25

In this emotionally powerful episode of the PRsonal Podcast, host Charlotte Nichols is joined by Ben Pechey – author, LGBTQIA+ educator, consultant, and content creator – for a candid conversation about identity, advocacy, allyship, and navigating life in the face of discriminatory legal guidance. Ben shares their raw response to the UK Supreme Court’s recent decision on the legal definition of a woman, offering vital clarity on how such rulings affect the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of tr...

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62:53

Menopause, ADHD & ageism in midlife: Sharon Sinclair...

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2025/06/11

In this bold and honest episode of the PRsonal Podcast, host Charlotte Nichols meets Sharon Sinclair Williams - TEDx speaker, founder of The Digital Gene, and director at SSW Consulting - for a candid conversation on what it truly means to grow older as a woman in a world that isn’t always built for you. Together, they dive into Sharon’s late ADHD diagnosis at 60, her mental health struggles through perimenopause, and the shocking grief of losing her brother to suicide. From working in male-d...

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57:20

Ep 67: One slice of cake… and I was unable to walk:...

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2025/05/28

In this episode of the PRsonal Podcast, host Charlotte Nichols sits down with Kelly Smith, designer and founder of Spelk Studio, for a conversation that peels back the layers on living with invisible illness and late-diagnosed neurodiversity. Kelly recounts a shocking turning point in her health journey - the moment she was accidentally served the wrong cake. It seemed harmless, but that single slice containing gluten triggered a severe autoimmune reaction. Within weeks, her muscles began to ...

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69:13

Episode 66: Canine wellness, shamanic wisdom and...

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2025/05/14

In one of our most spiritually expansive episodes to date, The PRsonal Podcast welcomes conservation biologist, canine wellness intuitive, and shamanic practitioner, Dr. Isla Fishburn. This soul-stirring conversation is a raw, courageous, and deeply healing exploration of mental health, trauma, spirituality, and the sacred relationship between humans, animals, and the natural world. Dr. Isla Fishburn opens up about a pivotal and devastating chapter in her life when she contemplated suici...

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69:59

Ep 65: The day I nearly didn’t come home: Kayleigh...

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2025/05/07

What happens when your entire identity shatters in a single moment? In this raw and deeply moving episode of The PRsonal Podcast, host Charlotte Nichols sits down with Kayleigh Laverick – founder of Mama Social Co – to share a conversation that is not just about motherhood, but about survival, silence, identity, and the transformative power of connection. After a traumatic emergency C-section with her second child, followed by a near-death experience, Kayleigh found herself spiralling into un...

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Episode 64: From pavement to hospital bed: The brutal...

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2025/04/23

In this episode of the PRsonal Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Cat Neil, a mortgage advisor whose life was turned upside down in February 2024 — and who has since emerged as a powerful voice for resilience, vulnerability, and healing. Cat was nearing the end of a 5K training run when she was suddenly hit by a car while on the pavement — an incident so severe it left her with an open fracture to her leg, sparking a medical journey that would involve nine operations, including two 11-...

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61:25

Episode 63: Design, death & dignity: Zara King on...

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2025/04/09

In one of the most moving episodes of the PRsonal Podcast to date, host Charlotte Nichols sits down with Zara King — a product designer, storyteller, and founder of Zara King Designs, the first female-owned product design company in Teesside. But Zara’s story goes far beyond products and patents. This is an unforgettable conversation about grief, identity, love, and the human drive to create meaning from pain. At just 16, Zara lost her father — and with little support or preparation, found he...

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Episode 62: 'Am I going to die?': Nicola Wood on...

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2025/03/26

When multi-award-winning entrepreneur, trichologist, and cancer activist Nicola Wood was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 36, her first question was, “Am I going to die?” But her second question was just as telling: “Am I going to lose my hair?” In this deeply personal episode of the PRsonal Podcast, Nicola shares how her own journey with cancer changed not just her body, but her identity, her business, and her purpose. Hair had been at the heart of Nicola’s life since she was 12 — ...

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57:39

Episode 61: From trauma to verse: How Michael Lewis...

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2025/03/12

On this moving episode of PRsonal, British poet Michael Lewis shares his powerful and emotional journey of living with Bipolar Affective Disorder, a mental health condition he's managed since receiving his diagnosis at just 16 years old. Michael candidly speaks with host Charlotte about the realities of navigating daily life with bipolar disorder, describing in vivid detail the intensity of psychosis, the persistent struggle with paranoia, and the complexities of maintaining relationships ami...

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42:25

Episode 60: ‘They drank eight pints at work!’– Meet...

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2025/02/26

He’s the man behind one of the North East’s most popular business magazines. Now it is time for Northern Insight founder Michael Grahamslaw to tell his story on PRsonal. Tragically, Michael recalls the night he lost both his parents. However, Michael, who has spent decades in the North East’s media industry, also shares some of the highs from his career including a chance encounter with Queen to the booze-fuelled fun of working at a newspaper during the industry’s heyday. And there’s also ...

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Episode 59: Addiction to empowerment: Hannah Harvey...

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2025/02/12

In this powerful episode of PRsonal, Charlotte Nichols sits down with Hannah Harvey, author of How to Divorce Sober, award-winning blogger, and podcaster. Hannah shares her deeply personal journey through addiction, sobriety, and divorce, shedding light on the challenges of navigating relationships, motherhood, and self-discovery. From the pressures of a workplace drinking culture to the emotional toll of separation, Hannah opens up about the struggles she faced and the transformative steps ...

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