In this episode of It’s Your Business, Kath is joined by Sarah Griffin from SMILE Mediation for a powerful conversation about conflict, communication and the journey that shaped her career. Sarah explains how mediation can help in workplaces, neighbourhoods and communities by giving people a safe space to be heard, challenge assumptions and work towards their own solutions. She shares real examples of how quickly things can change when people finally start talking properly.

But this episode goes much deeper than business. Sarah opens up about becoming homeless at 16, living in a hostel, and later returning to that same environment as a support worker helping young people facing similar struggles. It is a story of resilience, lived experience and using your past to make a real difference to others.

She also talks about her move into SMILE Mediation, the organisation’s growth, and why helping people communicate better can change lives.

To contact Sarah or contact Smile Mediation:

https://www.smilemediation.co.uk/

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In this powerful first episode of the new It’s Your Business series (5), Kath speaks to business growth coach Andrea Rainsford about a career built on connection, a life-changing stroke at 32, and the long road back to rebuilding both herself and her business.

Andrea shares how years of pushing through illness, tying her identity to success, and ignoring the warning signs led to a devastating collapse that changed everything.

Now, after years of recovery, Andrea has turned her experience into a mission. She talks about her "Buyology" methodology, why people still buy from people in an AI-heavy world, and why human connection, intuition and values matter more than ever.

She also opens up about her new and exciting "fractional "movement, helping brilliant women work on their own terms without sacrificing their health or their lives.

This is a moving, honest and inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, purpose and the courage to build success differently.

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In this special solo episode of It’s Your Business, KLG (Your Fairy Podmother®) shares the story behind her 25+ years in audio, from radio news and presenting to podcast production and training.

Kath breaks down what a podcast really is, why audio is one of the most underrated tools in business marketing, and how local businesses can use podcasting without the pressure of weekly episodes forever.

You’ll also hear why adding audio versions of newsletters, updates and FAQs can boost accessibility, build trust faster, and help your message reach people who simply will not read another email.

Finally, Kath introduces Poducation CIC, a new not-for-profit focused on podcasting education and digital skills for people who are not in education, employment or training, and invites local businesses to explore CSR partnerships that create real outcomes.

In this episode, we cover:

• What a podcast is (and what it is not)
• Why audio fits into real life better than many formats
• How radio skills translate directly into podcasting
• Easy podcast ideas for busy businesses (including audio newsletters)
• How podcasting supports visibility, credibility and long-term marketing
• What it’s like working with Kath as your podcast producer and mentor
• Introducing Poducation CIC and how businesses can support the mission

Links and contact

• Book a pod-chat: https://www.fairypodmother.co.uk/pod-chat
• Website: www.fairypodmother.co.uk
• Email: kath@fairypodmother.co.uk

Poducation CIC

• Email: kath@poducation.co.uk

Call to action

If you’re a local business and you’re curious about starting a podcast, adding audio into your marketing, or exploring a CSR partnership with Poducation CIC, book a pod-chat and let’s talk.

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