Working For Progress

Dani Trudeau
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Welcome to Working For Progress, hosted by social entrepreneur Dani Trudeau. This podcast shares honest conversations with people who are shaping their working lives with care, curiosity, and intention. Rooted in the community of Tribe Porty and reaching beyond, Dani talks with guests whose stories reflect the everyday grit, values, and quiet purpose behind the work they do. Through open and thoughtful dialogue, you’ll hear about career twists, meaningful choices, and the moments, big and small, that help us grow. These are stories of progress: not just professional, but personal and collective too. We’re all working for progress; in ourselves, in our communities, and toward a more connected world.

  1. Working For Progress with Andrea Fraser on Staying Human Inside the Law

    JAN 9

    Working For Progress with Andrea Fraser on Staying Human Inside the Law

    What does it take to stay human inside powerful legal systems? In this episode of Working For Progress, Dani is joined by Andrea Fraser, a Civil Justice Lawyer at JUSTICE, whose career has spanned employment law, human rights, public inquiries, and some of the most challenging legal cases of our time. Andrea’s path has taken her from early practice at Anderson Strathern, to leading investigations into historic abuse within religious institutions at the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, to working alongside Edward Fitzgerald QC at Doughty Street Chambers on international death-penalty appeals before the Privy Council. But this conversation goes beyond CV highlights. Together, Dani and Andrea explore what it means to confront institutional harm without becoming hardened by it, how hope survives inside slow and imperfect systems, and why fairness is not just a legal principle but a deeply human one. It’s a thoughtful, honest reflection on power, accountability, and the quiet determination required to keep pushing for reform. A conversation about law and the people who refuse to give up on it. Working For Progress is hosted by Dani Trudeau and produced by Alice Hudson. Dani Trudeau, founder of Tribe Porty, a community coworking space in Edinburgh built on the belief that creativity, collaboration, and care are good for people, business, and the world. If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, and share, it helps others find conversations like this one. You can find more about Tribe Porty on Instagram & Facebook and Youtube and LinkedIn. Find Dani's substack at RootedImpact.

    35 min
  2. Working For Progress with Liz Gration: Strategy, Story, and Strongwoman Grit

    12/02/2025

    Working For Progress with Liz Gration: Strategy, Story, and Strongwoman Grit

    Liz Gration is a freelance marketer specialising in SEO, digital PR, and content writing. She helps businesses of all sizes, from small Edinburgh shops and venues to international retailers, healthcare companies, charities, and environmental organisations, to strengthen their online presence and grow through meaningful digital strategies. A regular speaker at Brighton SEO, Europe’s largest search marketing conference, Liz has also trained hundreds of individuals and businesses in how to communicate with clarity and creativity online. Her work blends technical expertise with a deep understanding of storytelling, connecting data with humanity. Beyond her professional life, Liz is a poet, artist, and competitive strongwoman, reminding us that creativity and strength come in many forms. In this WFP episode, Dani and Liz explore the intersection of art and analytics, what it means to work with integrity in a digital world, and how personal passions shape professional purpose. Working For Progress is hosted by Dani Trudeau and produced by Alice Hudson. Dani Trudeau, founder of Tribe Porty, a community coworking space in Edinburgh built on the belief that creativity, collaboration, and care are good for people, business, and the world. If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, and share, it helps others find conversations like this one. You can find more about Tribe Porty on Instagram & Facebook and Youtube and LinkedIn. Find Dani's substack at RootedImpact.

    27 min
  3. Working For Progress with Gael Drummond: Quiet Power, Bold Impact.

    11/04/2025

    Working For Progress with Gael Drummond: Quiet Power, Bold Impact.

    Gael Drummond has been quietly making waves in the social enterprise world, bringing a leadership style that is both tenacious and refreshingly ego-less. With a background in sport and physical activity, she brings the same determination and winning spirit to her work, but channels it in a way that lifts others up rather than seeking the spotlight. As Group CEO of Firstport, Gael leads on governance and strategy across Firstport, Firstfund and FirstImpact. Since joining Firstport in 2014, she has guided the organisation through key developments and, since becoming CEO in 2022, has represented the sector at national and international levels. Passionate about helping people to help others, Gael sees social enterprise as the future and feels privileged to work alongside the Firstport team and inspirational entrepreneurs driving meaningful change every day. Tune in to hear how Gael is leading change with humility, insight, and unwavering belief in the power of people and enterprise to do good. Working For Progress is hosted by Dani Trudeau and produced by Alice Hudson. Dani Trudeau, founder of Tribe Porty, a community coworking space in Edinburgh built on the belief that creativity, collaboration, and care are good for people, business, and the world. If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, and share, it helps others find conversations like this one. You can find more about Tribe Porty on Instagram & Facebook and Youtube and LinkedIn. Find Dani's substack at RootedImpact.

    39 min
  4. Working For Progress with Sonny Ruggiero: From Art History to Community Wellbeing

    10/08/2025

    Working For Progress with Sonny Ruggiero: From Art History to Community Wellbeing

    Sonny Ruggiero is a yoga teacher, art historian, and community builder who recently joined Tribe Porty as our Community Support Assistant. Originally from California, Sonny moved to Scotland to pursue her PhD in the History of Art at the University of Edinburgh, where her research explored the visual culture of the feminist magazine Spare Rib. In this conversation, Dani and Sonny talk about falling in love with Scotland, the journey of creating home in a new place, and how yoga, mindfulness, and community have guided her along the way. They also explore how creativity and calm can coexist, and how small, shared moments like coffee morning meditations can build a sense of belonging. Working For Progress is hosted by Dani Trudeau and produced by Alice Hudson. Dani Trudeau, founder of Tribe Porty, a community coworking space in Edinburgh built on the belief that creativity, collaboration, and care are good for people, business, and the world. If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, and share, it helps others find conversations like this one. You can find more about Tribe Porty on Instagram & Facebook and Youtube and LinkedIn. Find Dani's substack at RootedImpact.

    28 min
  5. Working For Progress with Dr. Jane Booth

    09/09/2025

    Working For Progress with Dr. Jane Booth

    We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jane Booth, someone with a real passion for people and a creatively curious mind. Jane helps individuals uncover their potential and lead themselves, and others, with confidence. Practitioner-led and PhD-informed, Jane brings a unique approach to leadership development and guiding change through her work with Opus 29. She loves learning, problem-solving, and supporting others in their growth, always with the aim of helping them realise what they are truly capable of. Jane is also delivering our a Tribe Talk, The Art of Healthy Boundaries. In this interactive and empowering workshop, Jane will guide you to create and maintain the limits you need for healthier relationships, improved well-being, and greater self-respect. Through engaging activities, guided discussions, and real-life scenarios, you’ll be encouraged to identify your personal boundaries, practice communicating them with confidence, and explore strategies for when they’re tested. Whether you struggle with saying “no,” feel drained by overcommitment, or simply want to protect your time and energy, this supportive, hands-on session will provide practical tools you can start using straight away. Perfect for anyone ready to set limits without guilt, cultivate stronger connections, and prioritise what matters most. There is a calm confidence about Jane, and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. Working For Progress is hosted by Dani Trudeau and produced by Alice Hudson. Dani Trudeau, founder of Tribe Porty, a community coworking space in Edinburgh built on the belief that creativity, collaboration, and care are good for people, business, and the world. If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, and share, it helps others find conversations like this one. You can find more about Tribe Porty on Instagram & Facebook and Youtube and LinkedIn. Find Dani's substack at RootedImpact.

    35 min
  6. Working For Progress with Paul Lambie

    08/19/2025

    Working For Progress with Paul Lambie

    Today’s guest is someone who brings creativity and community together in the most heartfelt ways. Paul Lambie,  professionally known as Paul’s Props and affectionately known as Poetry Paul  is a multi-talented creative, writer, designer, and community gatherer. Paul’s journey has taken him through the world of TV and film, and more recently into the world of homemaking and being a full-time stay-at-home dad. He’s the founder of The Big Beach Busk and co founder of Unco.Equipment who provide eco friendly ways to enjoy a campfire with friends. From hosting monthly soup nights in his home to running the In Progress Poetry Social at Till’s Bookshop, Paul brings people together through words, warmth, and shared experience. Get ready for a conversation full of heart, humour, and creative sparks. Find Paul's substack here.  Working For Progress is hosted by Dani Trudeau and produced by Alice Hudson. Dani Trudeau, founder of Tribe Porty, a community coworking space in Edinburgh built on the belief that creativity, collaboration, and care are good for people, business, and the world. If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, and share, it helps others find conversations like this one. You can find more about Tribe Porty on Instagram & Facebook and Youtube and LinkedIn. Find Dani's substack at RootedImpact.

    43 min
  7. Working For Progress with Dawn Thomson

    04/16/2025

    Working For Progress with Dawn Thomson

    This episode is with Dawn Thomson, a long time friend to Tribe Porty, as she was one of the original TEDxPortobello speakers in 2015.  Dawn is an energy psychologist and relationships coach. Dawn’s work focuses on love, sex, and self. Helping people navigate relationships with others and themselves, especially when they feel stuck in dynamics that no longer work. Dawn is super fired up about her new work called Fancy Yourself– where she encourages people to start loving and fancying themselves more both physically and emotionally (accepting and valuing themselves) as well as having the confidence to back themselves to get the life they want (self-belief).  In this episode, we speak about relationships; how to have better ones, when to leave some and why we all should develop a deep love for a relationship with ourselves.  A gentle heads-up, this conversation includes discussions about sex and teh mention of sexual trauma.  Find more about Dawn at dawnthomson.com. Working For Progress is hosted by Dani Trudeau and produced by Alice Hudson. Dani Trudeau, founder of Tribe Porty, a community coworking space in Edinburgh built on the belief that creativity, collaboration, and care are good for people, business, and the world. If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, and share, it helps others find conversations like this one. You can find more about Tribe Porty on Instagram & Facebook and Youtube and LinkedIn. Find Dani's substack at RootedImpact.

    43 min
  8. Working For Progress with Maureen Evans

    03/05/2025

    Working For Progress with Maureen Evans

    Dani first met Maureen Evans through the Tribe Women programme in 2018 and has been admiring her work ever since. Maureen is a Executive Coach, Pilates teacher and owner of a Movement & Wellness Studio. Maureen’s first degree is in Pure Mathematics and she has an MBA as well as a Professional Practitioner Diploma in Coaching and advanced Pilates and Anatomy qualifications. She is a former risk consultant and audit director and has worked with risk, coaching and movement clients across the globe. For more about Maureen's work, see below; Coaching - www.thecompleteleader.co.uk Pilates/Movement - www.completemovement.co.uk Working For Progress is hosted by Dani Trudeau and produced by Alice Hudson. Dani Trudeau, founder of Tribe Porty, a community coworking space in Edinburgh built on the belief that creativity, collaboration, and care are good for people, business, and the world. If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, and share, it helps others find conversations like this one. You can find more about Tribe Porty on Instagram & Facebook and Youtube and LinkedIn. Find Dani's substack at RootedImpact.

    31 min
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Welcome to Working For Progress, hosted by social entrepreneur Dani Trudeau. This podcast shares honest conversations with people who are shaping their working lives with care, curiosity, and intention. Rooted in the community of Tribe Porty and reaching beyond, Dani talks with guests whose stories reflect the everyday grit, values, and quiet purpose behind the work they do. Through open and thoughtful dialogue, you’ll hear about career twists, meaningful choices, and the moments, big and small, that help us grow. These are stories of progress: not just professional, but personal and collective too. We’re all working for progress; in ourselves, in our communities, and toward a more connected world.

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  • Creator
    Dani Trudeau
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Working For Progress
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    Working For Progress