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Meet the Mancunian Podcast: social impact stories from Manchester

Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe
Mental Health
Volunteering
Diversity and Inclusion
The Code Academy
Spirit Of Manchester Awards
Community Support
Fitness
Social Impact
Homelessness
Covid-19
Community Engagement
Underrepresented Speaker List
Comms Rebel
Community Safety
Youth Empowerment
Reload Theatre
Micro-Steps
South Asian Identity
Communications
Photography

A warm Mancunian welcome to you. I’m your host, Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, and I’m so glad you’re listening to my podcast today. This season, I’m proud to collaborate with the Spirit of Manchester Awards to highlight inspiring nominees. These are stories of care, courage and commitment told in the voices of the people working passionately behind the scenes in our communities. Every Tuesday, I’ll shar... more

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In the season 10 finale of Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe speaks with Sophie Jones, Community Engagement Lead at In Our Nature about taking climate action in communities across GreaterManchester. Sophie shares her lifelong pa... more

In the 11th episode of Season 10 of the Meet the Mancunianpodcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Chris Marsh, an ambassador for Forever Manchester. Chris shares his journey of becoming involved with the charity through his passion for runnin... more

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In the 10th episode of Season 10 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Zoe Marlow, Food Bank Manager at Dandelion Community Church. They discuss Zoe's personal journey from seeking help to becoming a community lead... more

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In the ninth episode of Season 10 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe speakswith Ghada Soliman, Founder, of Sustainable Threads. They discuss Ghada's journey from overcoming a serious health condition to her passion for vol... more

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Ryan Miemczyk
Chair of trustees for Manchester Young Lives
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Episode: Empowering youth through play with Ryan Miemczyk
Lydia German
Senior content and campaigns officer at Lancashire Wildlife Trust, passionate about wildlife conservation and community engagement.
Lancashire Wildlife Trust
Episode: Creating awareness for the environment with Lydia German
Marianna Vaszilyliv
Co-founder and Project Lead at United for Ukraine
United for Ukraine
Episode: Empowering Ukraine refugees with Marianna Vaszilyliv
Kieran Innes
CEO of Tootoot, passionate about giving youth a voice
Tootoot
Episode: Empowering youth voices with Kieran Innes
Jolene Sheehan
Social entrepreneur, creative, and founder of Joy Ethic
Joy Ethic
Episode: Exploring Social Entrepreneurship and Wellbeing with Jolene Sheehan
Mike Wild
Chief Executive of Macc, passionate about supporting the VCSE sector in Manchester.
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Episode: Supporting charities with Mike Wild
Judy Vickers
Executive Officer at Lifeshare and Spirit of Manchester Award nominee
Lifeshare
Episode: Combating homelessness with Judy Vickers
Beth Powell
Managing Director of Creative City and Spirit of Manchester Award Nominee for Social Economy Champion
Creative City
Episode: Empowering Women and Youth through creativity with Beth Powell
Shelley Roberts
CEO of Home-Start Manchester
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Episode: Supporting early years with Shelley Roberts

Host

Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe
Host of Meet the Mancunian Podcast, focusing on social impact stories and community empowerment in Manchester.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Inspiring!

    Wonderful pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mxsandy12
    United States3 years ago
  • John Swallow

    This is becoming my fav podcast.John Swallow interviewing engaging, warm, interesting.And learning his work journey to Groundwork peaked my interest.Real people, authentic conversation.Love the background sound connecting to this interview.Nice touch

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spirit601
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Wow!

    It was by sheer luck that I came across these podcasts-may be the unusual name attracted my interest; for a hardened grouch like myself with very little faith left in humanity- it was indeed refreshing to come across these Mancunians who make contributions to your community in their individual way.These good people deserve so much more than the hi so organizations and arm chair philanthropists who seem to flood the news space.Cheers Ms.Deepa Sutcliffe for highlighting these folks who are impa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    330 Bird
    India4 years ago
  • Really interesting

    Quite have enjoyed the episodes so far . A variety of guests and their stories - appealing and inspiring

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annie-Thomas
    India4 years ago
  • Diana Bowden

    I am a Mancunian or class myself as one living here for years.Love the concept of finding out about people/organisations and information.Love finding out through the “signature question” to person being interviewed where they love to go.Getting my pen out and making a list as some places I have never been to known about!.Great intro to the city of MANCHESTER to those who live here and to the those who are new /settling into this city.MEET THE MANCUNIANS my weekly addictive check in!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Spirit601
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Many find the personal stories of guests engaging and relatable, often leading to a deeper understanding of societal challenges.
Listeners praise the podcast for its inspiring content and connection to community issues.
Some listeners appreciate the focus on Manchester-specific stories, making it a great local resource.

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Supporting art and poetry in the community with Andrew Alan Matthews
Q: What advice would you have for people if you start a similar movement in their local community?
Turn a negative into a positive and use creativity as a powerful tool for mental health.
Supporting art and poetry in the community with Andrew Alan Matthews
Q: Can you tell us more about the impact that you've made?
Andrew aims to spread positivity by transforming the portrayal of Moss Side, helping the homeless, and supporting local charities through his art.
Empowering youth through music with Steve Goodman
Q: What important life lesson you've learned so far?
To live each day as it comes, to take nothing for granted.
Empowering youth through music with Steve Goodman
Q: What advice would you have for people looking to start something similar in their local community?
Listen to the young people and what they want and their needs; they are any community's future.
Empowering women in education with Shanaz Hussain
Q: What advice would you have for people looking to start similar movements in their local community?
It's important to follow your passion and meet other like-minded individuals, sharing stories and experiences to create supportive networks.

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Aimed at highlighting the powerful, transformative stories of community heroes in Manchester, episodes often center around social impact, empowerment, and collaboration. Topics frequently include youth empowerment, environmental conservation, and support for marginalized communities, including the homeless and refugees. The host engages with guests from various non-profit backgrounds, providing listeners with insights into real-world challenges and the initiatives that aim to address them. This podcast uniquely emphasizes personal stories and community connections, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in social justice and change-making within urban environments.

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2. Lydia German
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