In Season 5’s final episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter has an uplifting and inspiring conversation with Catrina McHugh MBE, Co-Founder of Open Clasp Theatre Company, a feminist theatre company based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Catrina shares her story from activism to theatre, and highlights the transformative power of art for social change. She also emphasises the importance of collaboration, storytelling and empathy in creating change, while also reflecting on the challenges and hopes for the future of social justice and prison reform.

Highlights include:

• Catrina’s background and her journey into theatre and activism.

• A look back at her time spent at Greenham Common and her involvement in the miners strike.

• The work of Open Clasp Theatre Company, a feminist theatre company focused on the power and value of arts for social change.

• How Open Clasp Theatre gives voices to marginalised communities, including women in prison.

• Catrina’s perspective on the role of the arts and theatre in addressing social issues and driving change.

• Her work on government advisory panels and the importance of having a seat at the table as an advocate for change.

• Catrina’s involvement in her band, ‘The Camp Vamps’, and how she uses this as a source of joy.

  
  

Connect with Catrina McHugh MBE on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/catrina-mchugh-mbe-0962831a

Find out more about Open Clasp Theatre Company

https://www.openclasp.org.uk/

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In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter has a future-focused conversation with Toby Bridges, CEO of NBT Group - a North East family business with a remarkable 117 year legacy.

From humble beginnings as a tram parts supplier to a cutting edge provider of supply chain management and AI driven solutions, Toby shares the journey and evolution of NBT, and why he aims to create a world where technology reduces inefficiency, giving people time back.

Highlights include:

• How NBT has evolved over the last century, from tram parts to AI powered supply chain solutions.
  

• The role of women in NBT’s legacy and why Toby sees them as early innovators.

• Why poor data is to blame for waste, not people, and how AI can be a force for good.
  

• Toby’s vision for the North East; to be a digital exemplar through devolution and collaboration.
  

• How fearlessness and adaptability has helped Toby to run a legacy business.
  

• How curiosity, networking and ‘just getting on with it’ are key traits for the next generation of workers.

  
  

Connect with Toby Bridges on Linkedin

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tobybridges

Find out more about your host Gill Hunter

https://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/

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In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter sits down with Kate Rose, Founder and Creative Director of TUTTI&CO - a thriving North East-based fashion and accessories brand that has been going strong for 20 years. With seasonal collections of jewellery and accessories, TUTTI&CO is stocked by major retailers like John Lewis and Fenwicks, and draws inspiration from Kate’s travels around the world.

Despite facing many challenges, Kate's resilience and creativity have driven the business forward. She shares insights on the power of authenticity, learning from setbacks and making fearless decisions in business.

Highlights include:

• How a trip to Milan and the Italian culture inspired Kate to launch TUTTI&CO
  

• Kate’s creative process and how she draws inspiration from travel and experiences
  

• The challenges of expanding into homeware, and the lessons that came with it
  

• How TUTTI&CO adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  

• Kate’s exciting plans to open a new retail concept store, and the story behind how this came to be.
  

• Kate’s reflections on her proudest moments after 20 years of TUTTI&CO, including selling products in John Lewis, Oxford Street.

Connect with Kate Rose on Linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-rose-63b16549/?originalSubdomain=uk

Find out more about your host Gill Hunter

https://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/

Find out more about Square One Law

https://squareonelaw.com/

Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’

https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/

This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩

https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/

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