In this episode of the Yorkshire Business Podcast, Chloe sits down with Alison Whitfield from Katchr to explore what it really means to work inside a B Corp business.

With B Corp celebrating over 10 years in the UK and a growing community of certified businesses across Yorkshire, this conversation looks at how purpose driven organisations are not just doing good, but outperforming traditional profit first models in revenue generation by up to 7 times.

Alison shares her own journey into HR, transitioning from customer experience and product ownership roles into people leadership, and how this has shaped her belief that employees should be treated with the same care and intention as customers.

We discuss:

• what it means to be B Corp certified• why values and vision alignment drives performance• the link between employee experience and customer experience• how purpose led organisations create competitive advantage• why business can and should be a force for good

If you have ever thought there must be more to business than just the bottom line, this episode is for you.

#BCorp #YorkshireBusiness #HRLeadership #PurposeDrivenBusiness #EmployeeExperience #Leadership #BusinessPodcast #SocialImpact #PeopleStrategy #CustomerExperience

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This podcast was made possible by OneSource HR Limited.

This week on the Yorkshire Business Podcast, Chloe is joined by Ria Jackson from Inclusive Minds UK. Ria is on a mission to make neuro-inclusion the norm.

Ria shares her story from the military as an avionics engineer, into teaching engineering, to being diagnosed with ADHD and dyspraxia, and how a mental breakdown became the turning point that pushed her to stop trying to fit into traditional 9 to 5 work and build Inclusive Minds UK.

They talk about what neuro-inclusion actually means, why Ria believes it should be inclusion for all brains, and why workplaces need to stop designing learning as if one size fits all. Expect honest conversation about learning science, attention cycles, unlearning, and why training completion does not equal real learning or real change.

Ria also gives a preview of her upcoming work, including her white paper and the Built for Brains framework designed to improve inclusive learning with measurable impact.

Her message is simple and powerful. You will get things wrong. Do not be scared. Try, fail, fail forward, and keep going.

This episode was made possible by OneSource HR Limited.

In this episode of the Yorkshire Business Podcast, Chloe sits down with a true Doncaster serial entrepreneur to talk about what it really means to keep building when others don’t see the vision.

From innovating and developing a new retail finance model and app, which was initially laughed at by investors, to eventually selling that same product to those very investors, this is a story about resilience, belief and long-term thinking.

Alongside this, he shares his current venture as Co-Founder of Morning Glory, a breakfast brand challenging the cereal aisle with simple, better ingredients and a fresh approach to how food brands are built.

The conversation explores entrepreneurial identity, risk-taking, rejection, innovation and the mindset required to keep going when the odds feel stacked. It’s not just about one business, but about the spirit of entrepreneurship that drives repeated reinvention.

An honest, grounded listen for anyone building, pivoting or backing themselves in business.

This episode was made possible thanks to OneSource HR.

This week on the Yorkshire Business Podcast, Chloe is joined by Andy Hanselman, founder of Andy Hanselman Consulting and a true local legend in the South Yorkshire business community.

This episode is a masterclass in public speaking as a business skill, not a performance art. Andy shares practical, generous advice on how anyone can improve the way they speak, whether that’s to their team, investors, clients, or wider network.

They explore how public speaking builds credibility, confidence and influence, why it’s essential for leaders and business owners, and how mastering communication can help you stand out in crowded markets.

With over 30 years’ experience helping businesses become dramatically and demonstrably different, Andy brings his trademark energy and action-focused insight to a conversation that will change how you think about speaking, presence and impact.

If you want to communicate better, lead better and be remembered for the right reasons, this one’s for you.

This episode was made possible by OneSource HR.

In this episode of the Yorkshire Business Podcast, host Chloe Wallace sits down with Doncaster founder and TEDx speaker Hannah Dunn, creator of Mind Wellbeing. Hannah is on a bold mission to change the language we use from “mental health” to “mind wellbeing” because she believes the word “mental” is loaded with fear and shame and keeps people stuck.

Together, Chloe and Hannah explore why so many approaches are reactive and reparative, why prevention has to be the priority, and how simple shifts in language can change how people connect, disclose and recover. Hannah shares her two prevention models, including a story led curriculum for children aged 3 to 7, and Mind Wellbeing Champions, a programme designed to help adults build a stronger sense of self and practical tools for managing emotions and energy.

This is an honest conversation about stigma, identity language like “I am” versus “I feel”, and why wellbeing can be improved through simple, human steps that build community and connection.

This podcast was made possible by OneSource HR Limited.

In this episode of the Yorkshire Business Podcast, Chloe sits down with Hannah Strawbridge, newly appointed Director at Inspire Legal, following their recent merger with the Halifax-based law firm HanLaw

Hannah is a specialist discrimination lawyer with a mission to challenge outdated norms within the legal profession. Together, we explore how she is reshaping what a law firm can look like, harnessing flexibility, remote working, diversity and AI to build a modern, ethical and commercially effective practice supporting businesses across the UK and internationally.

Hannah shares why she believes law needs duality: you can be both ethical and commercial, people-first and high-performing.

We also discussthe pressures of traditional legal culture, the importance of accessibleemployment law, and how modern legal services can better protect, empower andevolve with today’s workplaces.

For HR leaders, business owners and anyone navigating employment law, this one is unmissable.

This podcastwas made possible by OneSourceHR.

In this episode of the Yorkshire Business Podcast, host Chloe of OneSource HR Limited sits down with Jenny Martin, Director at Headstar, a boutique finance recruitment agency based in Leeds and working across Yorkshire and nationwide.

Jenny brings over a decade of experience recruiting everything from transactional finance roles through to C-suite and executive positions. But this conversation goes much deeper than job titles.

Together, Chloe and Jenny explore the systemic barriers preventing talented women from progressing into senior finance roles, from outdated family leave legislation, to the scarcity of part-time and job-share opportunities in the private sector, to the structural issues in the talent pipeline itself.

Despite 46% of qualified accountants being women, Jenny sees an average of just 10% female candidates for the most senior finance roles.

They also discuss the power of peer-to-peer networks, mentorship and sponsorship, and how women can support each other to reach their full potential in the finance profession.

A grounded, honest, and hopeful conversation about what still needs to change, and how Yorkshire businesses can lead the way.

This episode was made possible by OneSource HR Limited.

This week on the Yorkshire Business Podcast, host Chloe Wallace of South Yorkshire based OneSource HR is joined by Leanne Perry, HR Manager at ZND, a leading manufacturer based right here in Rotherham.

Leanne talks openly about what it’s really like to lead HR as a standalone professional in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We chat about building confidence when you don’t always feel it, finding credibility through listening and visibility, and learning how to speak the language of business without losing who you are.

Her journey is a reminder that confidence isn’t something you’re handed, it’s something you build. Leanne’s warmth, honesty and grounded approach make this episode a brilliant listen for anyone in HR, or anyone trying to find their voice at work.

This episode was made possible by OneSource HR Limited.