Supporting Women in Social Enterprise

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For women changemakers, community leaders and social entrepreneurs creating positive change in the world around them. Hosted by Nickala Torkington from Flourish Together CIC, the series shares practical advice, honest conversations, wellbeing support, insights and inspiration to help women start, grow and sustain social ventures with confidence. From funding and leadership to mindset, wellbeing and purpose-led business, each episode is designed to support you on your social enterprise journey.

  1. May 14

    Stepping Into Your Best Future: Guided Meditation Special

    What if you gave yourself permission to imagine a future that truly feels aligned, purposeful and possible? In this special guided meditation and visualisation episode of Supporting Women in Social Enterprise, Amna guides you through a powerful mindfulness journey designed to help you reconnect with your future vision, inner motivation and sense of purpose. This meditation is for anyone feeling stuck, uncertain, overwhelmed or disconnected from their goals. Through calming breathwork and future-self visualisation, you’ll be invited to step into a grounded, confident version of yourself — one filled with clarity, self-belief and possibility. Especially created for women changemakers, social entrepreneurs and purpose-led leaders, this episode offers space to pause, reflect and reconnect with the future you want to create. In this episode: Guided future-self visualisation Mindfulness meditation for clarity and motivation Breathwork for grounding and confidence Goal visualisation and personal growth Reconnecting with purpose and direction Please do not listen whilst driving or operating machinery. About Amna: Amna is a Psychotherapist, Coach, Trainer and Wellbeing Healer supporting people through mindfulness, guided visualisation and reflective wellbeing practices. Connect with Amna: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psynergyuk/ Email: info@psynergy.uk Get Involved with Flourish Find out more about Flourish Together CIC: https://flourishtogether.org.uk Our upcoming events: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/flourish-cic-12424608687 This is a MIC media production Music by Darren Lucas and Ievgen Poltavskyi via Pixabay ----- #podcast #GuidedMeditation #FutureSelf #Mindfulness #Motivation #WomenInSocialEnterprise #PurposeLedBusiness #PersonalGrowth #MeditationPodcast #VisualisationMeditation

    Stepping Into Your Best Future: Guided Meditation Special

  2. May 14

    The Joy of Now: Guided Meditation Special

    When was the last time you truly paused and allowed yourself to simply be present? In this calming guided meditation episode of Supporting Women in Social Enterprise, Amna leads a gentle mindfulness visualisation designed to help you reconnect with the present moment and rediscover the quiet joy that already exists within your everyday life. Created especially for busy changemakers, social entrepreneurs and women juggling multiple responsibilities, this meditation encourages you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with gratitude, stillness and calm. Using sensory visualisation, breath awareness and mindfulness techniques, this episode supports you to feel more grounded, peaceful and emotionally present. In this episode: Guided meditation for mindfulness and presence Breathwork for stress relief and relaxation Visualisation for calm and gratitude Mindfulness techniques for overwhelm and anxiety Reconnecting with joy in everyday moments Perfect for moments when life feels overwhelming, busy or emotionally noisy. Please do not listen whilst driving or operating machinery. About Amna: Amna is a Psychotherapist, Coach, Trainer and Wellbeing Healer helping people reconnect with themselves through mindfulness, breathwork and reflective practices. Connect with Amna: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psynergyuk/ Email: info@psynergy.uk Get Involved with Flourish Find out more about Flourish Together CIC: https://flourishtogether.org.uk Our upcoming events: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/flourish-cic-12424608687 This is a MIC media production Music by Darren Lucas and Ievgen Poltavskyi via PixabaySound effects by Soul_Serenity_Sounds and freesound_community via Pixabay ----- #podcast #Mindfulness #GuidedMeditation #MeditationForAnxiety #StressRelief #SocialEnterprise #WomenInSocialEnterprise #Relaxation #WellbeingPodcast #MindfulLiving

    The Joy of Now: Guided Meditation Special

  3. May 14

    Letting Go of The Past: Guided Meditation Special

    Sometimes, as changemakers, we spend so much time supporting everyone else that we forget to put down the emotional weight we’re carrying ourselves. In this special guided meditation episode of Supporting Women in Social Enterprise, Amna gently guides you through a calming mindfulness visualisation designed to help you release emotional burdens, let go of the past, and reconnect with a sense of peace and emotional lightness. Through breathwork, visualisation and grounding techniques, this meditation invites you to soften feelings of guilt, stress, overwhelm or emotional heaviness — helping you create space for healing, self-compassion and calm. Whether you're navigating burnout, emotional exhaustion, anxiety, or simply need a moment to pause and reset, this guided meditation offers gentle support for your wellbeing journey. In this episode: Guided meditation for letting go and emotional release Mindfulness and grounding techniques Breathwork for calm and relaxation Visualisation for healing and inner peace Support for stress, overwhelm and emotional wellbeing Please do not listen whilst driving or operating machinery. About Amna: Amna is a Psychotherapist, Coach, Trainer and Wellbeing Healer whose work supports people to reconnect with themselves through breath, stillness, mindfulness and reflection. Connect with Amna: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psynergyuk/ Email: info@psynergy.uk Get Involved with Flourish Find out more about Flourish Together CIC: https://flourishtogether.org.uk Our upcoming events: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/flourish-cic-12424608687 This is a MIC media production ----- #podcast #GuidedMeditation #Mindfulness #Wellbeing #SocialEnterprise #WomenInBusiness #StressRelief #MeditationPodcast #MentalWellbeing #WomenSupportingWomen

    Letting Go of The Past: Guided Meditation Special

  4. 09/13/2023

    14: Episode 14: Why are we still talking about Women's Safety?

    Women changemakers share stories and frustrations around Women's Safety in Greater Manchester. Our 14th Podcast came about when students from MMU approached to to create and facilitate this conversation - so why are we still talking about women's safety in 2023? Trigger Warning : themes of violence, sexual assault and abuse. With a live recording of the panel discussion, chaired by the students of MMU and hosted by The Old Abbey Taphouse - the podcast features an incredible panel of women including :- Rachele Evaroa - Rachele is co-founder of The Old Abbey Taphouse, a passionate advocate and supporter of STEAM, equality and community - she works to bring the realms of academia, business and community together. With a breadth of experience and knowledge on all things community and how important it is to create safe and inclusive spaces, drawing on her background in events and venue management; Rachele brings great insights to the conversations surrounding the safety of women in Greater Manchester. This is particularly relevant when we look at the motivations for creating this conversation, the MMU students noted the following areas of concern for women in Greater Manchester :- High rates of antisocial behaviour being reported on the Tram Network -  averaging 242 incidents a month according to Metrolink. Recent police crime reports have shown that Manchester has seen the highest number of needle spiking cases nationally at more than 900 between 2017 -2021 - accounting for nearly 40% of country-wide cases. Last year there were almost 150,000 annual cases of domestic abuse in Greater Manchester, 42,000 of these cases were reported from within the city centre This data prompted the students from MMU, in partnership with Flourish to consider whether the borough is a hotspot for gender-based violence - and how we mitigate and address this through community action and conversation. Sharlene Small, founder of Manchester's Got Talent Youth talks all things online safety and how in a digital age, girls and women's safety in more important than ever - particularly when there is a more dominant community focus on gang crime through a male lense. Sharlene shares her own experiences relative to how safety translates online to real life and what the consequences of this can be. Dee Sheehan, who has campaigned extensively in the women's equality and safety arena for many years, working in recent years to progress the Womens Equality Party policies and having garnered significant support in challenging the opening of a Hooters branch in Salford, talks openly about the sticking points and stagnation of effective safety policies and procedures across Greater Manchester. Dee is the co-lead on Women's Safety for GM 4 Women 2028 The panel is joined by Sam, who describes herself as a feminist activist and shares personal and impactful commentary on her own experiences and challenges regarding women's safety in Greater Manchester. The questions posed by MMU students addressed the key areas of concern regarding women's safety in Greater Manchester and highlighted the gaps in the current policies and policing in and around the city - reflected and reiterated through our panels ruminations and frustrations. We hope that this podcast adds another voice to the dialogue driving forward the conversation and more importantly, the actions in facilitating a safer Manchester for all women.

    14: Episode 14: Why are we still talking about Women's Safety?

  5. 06/21/2023

    13: Episode 13: Busting Financial Resilience Myths

    Women changemakers share their experience on how they feel about Financial Resilience and we hear anecdotes, examples and tips on ways to find it. On our 13th podcast Fran Barker Mills from Coming Home, who also leads sessions as part of the Flourishing Futures - Finding Financial Resilience programme, talks to a range of women changemakers on what Financial Resilience means to them and how to navigate your own path towards it.  Plus she and Flourish Together founder Nickala, have a candid conversation and share some home truths on the highs and lows of Financial Resilience from different perspectives. Have a listen and let us know your take on this topic?! Plus by all means look up some of the Flourishing Futures recorded group learning sessions HERE

    13: Episode 13: Busting Financial Resilience Myths

  6. 10/25/2021

    12: Episode 12: Squaring up to Imposter Syndrome

    Women changemakers share their experience on how they feel about the term Imposter Syndrome, whether they have experienced it and we hear anecdotes, examples and tips on ways to tackle it. On our 12th podcast we cover this  'Hot Topic' and have special guest Dawn Kelly from Actualise Coaching who helps broaden out this term, put it into perspective and also leads a panel discussion held back in March with women changemakers. We also take a range of questions for her to give feedback on and consider.  Have a listen and let us know your take on this topic?! Plus by all means follow up with Dawn at via Twitter or Linkedin

    12: Episode 12: Squaring up to Imposter Syndrome

  7. 07/12/2021

    11: Episode 11. All About Crowdfunding

    In this episode we talk to women led ventures who have run crowdfunding to hear about the highs, lows and opportunities. Simone Callaghan from Sector 3 talks about crowdfunding through the pandemic and Heather Waters from NatWest shares experiences and observations of campaigns she has supported. Plus we share our own top tips from having run 4 successful crowdfund campaigns to create a community led seed fund, as well as training and supported several other organisations to collectively raise in excess of £250,000.00 across over 11 campaigns.

    11: Episode 11. All About Crowdfunding

  8. 02/09/2021

    10: Episode 10: Commission with Compassion & Conviction

    This special edition podcast forms part of a re-commissioning process and consultation, which Flourish has carried out in partnership with 10GM for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. Hear how women with lived experience share views and insights on how to improve services to better meet their needs and help budget holders to Commission with Compassion & Conviction. Throughout late summer and autumn 2020, we carried out a series of interviews with diverse women with lived experience, women led support organisations and commissioners directly, to help understand the needs of women. The aim was to draw out wider perspectives, shine a light on 'Hidden voices and views' and amplify their experiences and ideas to improve how Women's Centres and support can wider meet the needs of women who come into contact with the Criminal Justice System as victims or perpetrators. In this podcast you'll hear from Martin Nugent at the GMCA giving the perspective of a commissioner, Liz Windsor Welsh from 10GM and Action Together reflecting on the research we carried out and most importantly a diverse range of women from across the Flourish network and beyond sharing their views, experiences and 'Big Asks' to Commissioners. At Flourish we believe we all have our part to play in ensuring women, families and communities are invested in and well supported in order to flourish, so we hope the lessons learned through this consultation, report and podcast gives food for thought and recommendations we can all act upon. If you would like to read the report see HERE and hear more from women with lived experience on these issues via the listen again version of a Round Table discussion we had as part of the consultation HERE. Special Thanks all our contributors for this podcast:  Martin Nugent at the GMCA, Liz Windsor Welsh 10GM and Action Together, Selina Hanley Benevolent Life Change, Louise Waddington at Make A Pathway, Tina Carnally at Forward, Val Hogan at Verve Foster Care Recruitment and Jasmin Bakhre at Women with Wings. For more info on our upcoming events, visit our eventbrite page. Supporting Women in Social Enterprise is a MIC Media Production @MICmediaUK and is produced and edited by Vic Elizabeth Turnbull @SilentVic

    10: Episode 10: Commission with Compassion & Conviction
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For women changemakers, community leaders and social entrepreneurs creating positive change in the world around them. Hosted by Nickala Torkington from Flourish Together CIC, the series shares practical advice, honest conversations, wellbeing support, insights and inspiration to help women start, grow and sustain social ventures with confidence. From funding and leadership to mindset, wellbeing and purpose-led business, each episode is designed to support you on your social enterprise journey.

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