Geordie Pride: Voices from the North East

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Welcome to Geordie Pride – the podcast where we celebrate the incredible individuals from the North East of England! Dive deep into heartfelt conversations as we spotlight the achievements, challenges, and stories of Geordies who have made a positive impact in their communities and beyond. From philanthropists to entrepreneurs, artists to sports stars, we're here to amplify the voices of those who embody the true spirit of the North East. Join us to discover the inspiring tales of passion, resilience, and Geordie pride that have shaped the lives of our remarkable guests. Whether you're a fellow Geordie or simply curious about the vibrant culture and people of the North East, this is a podcast journey you won't want to miss! USEFUL LINKS: Website: https://www.geordiepride.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geordiepride/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwqLKLmpFMu6E1lmVzcY2YA

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  1. EPISODE 1

    Amanda Patterson: North East Nipples – Where Art Meets Healing

    We're back for Season 3 of Geordie Pride and we couldn't be happier to return with a story full of courage and incredible hope!  In this episode, we chat with Amanda Patterson, a North Tyneside-based Areola Tattoo Artist and founder of Amanda Jo Skin, who's on a mission to help boobs smile again.  Amanda combines her realism art background with her skills in tattooing and permanent make-up to create beautiful 3D areola tattoos. Her work helps people rebuild their confidence after breast surgery, cancer treatment or gender-affirming procedures. She brings together medical understanding and artistic healing, using compassion and creativity to help people feel whole again.  Amanda is joined by her lovely client Jackie, who shares her honest and emotional journey through multiple cancers and reconstructions, and the moment she looked in the mirror and finally felt like herself again. Together we talk about the artistry, care and connection behind areola tattooing, and the difference it can make to someone's life.  It's an inspiring, funny and moving conversation about art, recovery and body confidence, and the perfect listen for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.    About Amanda Patterson  Areola Tattoo Artist | SMP | PMU  Founder – Amanda Jo Skin  Amanda Jo is a Areola Tattoo Artist based in North East who is on a mission to encourage boobs to smile again. Blending her realism drawing skills and tattooing she helps others rebuild confidence after breast surgery.    Passionate about combining understanding the difference between medical expertise and artistic healing, she is dedicated to supporting those who have had surgery and raising awareness of how medical tattooing can transform recovery, mental health and over all self esteem.    🔗 Connect with Amanda  💖 Instagram: @amandajo_skinartist  📘 Facebook: Amanda Jo Skin  💼 LinkedIn: Amanda Jo Patterson    In This Episode  How 3D areola tattooing helps rebuild confidence and self-esteem  The difference between medical tattooing and artistic realism  Why collaboration between artists and healthcare professionals' matters  Jackie's journey of courage, laughter and healing  The importance of talking openly about recovery and body confidence    🌍 More from Geordie Pride:   🎧 Website: www.geordiepride.co.uk   📺 YouTube: Geordie Pride Channel   📸 Instagram: @geordiepride   💌 Apply to be a guest or sponsor an episode: geordiepride.co.uk/apply   📮 Want a shoutout? Tell us what you love about the North East: geordiepridepod@gmail.com

    54 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Christina Lord: Burning Bright Without Burning Out

    In this episode of Geordie Pride: Voices from the North East, we chat with Christina Lord, an Energy Leadership Coach, Breathwork Facilitator and Community Host from Cullercoats, North Tyneside.  Originally from Sunderland, Christina shares her journey from the high-pressure world of marketing and branding to building a career dedicated to helping others burn bright without burning out.  Together, we talk about modern-day burnout, the pace of change in today's world, and why so many people - especially women in business - are running on empty. Christina opens up about her own experiences of burnout, grief, and rediscovery, and explains how challenges can become our biggest teachers.  We also dive into the science and soul of breathwork, the importance of energy management, and how community and connection can help us heal, grow, and thrive.  It's an uplifting, down-to-earth chat about finding balance, setting boundaries, and learning to breathe again.    💫 About Christina Lord  Meet Christina Lord, founder of Authentic Action Coaching, an Energy Leadership Coach and Resilience Expert on a mission to help professionals and entrepreneurs shine in their zone of brilliance, without burning out. She believes that success should never come at the cost of your health or well-being.     Christina is also a co-founder of Elara Community & Events Ltd, offering monthly events, vibrant community membership, and transformational experiences like our upcoming retreat, we're on a mission to foster genuine connection and collective growth.    🔗 Connect with Christina  🌐 authenticactioncoaching.com   💼 LinkedIn (Personal)   📸 Instagram – @authentic_action_coach   ▶️ YouTube   📘 Facebook   🎵 TikTok    ✨ Elara Community & Events Ltd   🌐 elaracommunity.com   💼 LinkedIn   📸 Instagram – @elara_community    💬 In This Episode  Christina's story of going from burnout to balance  How to spot the signs of burnout before it takes hold  The power of breathwork and what it really does for the mind and body  Energy leadership - what it means and how it helps you take back control  Why community, collaboration and connection matter now more than ever  The magic of sea swimming, slowing down, and finding your spark again    🌍 More from Geordie Pride:   🎧 Website: www.geordiepride.co.uk   📺 YouTube: Geordie Pride Channel   📸 Instagram: @geordiepride   💌 Apply to be a guest or sponsor an episode: geordiepride.co.uk/apply   📮 Want a shoutout? Tell us what you love about the North East: geordiepridepod@gmail.com

    1h 1m

  3. EPISODE 3

    Gina Trick: Build a Business That Works for You

    In this week's episode of Geordie Pride: Voices from the North East, we chat with Gina Trick - an Online Business Strategist, Mentor and self-confessed AI nerd who's helping entrepreneurs cut through the noise and build businesses that actually work for them.  From flipping houses and managing hotels to running a seven-figure wedding and events business, Gina's journey is one of reinvention, resilience, and plenty of Northern grit. She shares how she went from burnout to balance - using clear strategy and clever AI tools to simplify business and save time, without losing the human touch.  We chat about:  ✨ Why no single strategy fits everyone  💻 How to use AI wisely, not wildly  ⚡ The realities of self-employment (and the messy middle no one talks about)  😂 A few laughs, Geordie phrases, and even some Newcastle United gossip  This one's full of honesty, humour, and proper down-to-earth advice for anyone who's ever felt stuck trying to "do it all" in business.    👩‍💼 About Gina Trick  Gina Trick is the online business strategist, mentor, and unapologetic AI nerd you call when you're done overthinking and ready for a strategy that actually works - with a little help from AI (used wisely, not wildly).  She helps online service providers cut through the noise by bridging clear, smart strategy with practical AI tools - so they can get clear on what matters, simplify their business, and show up with confidence. Her approach is rooted in clarity, sustainability, and strategies that fit your strengths, values, and way of working.  After scaling a seven-figure wedding and events business (and burning out in the process), Gina rebuilt from the ground up. Now, she helps others build businesses that feel as good as they look - with more confidence, more freedom, and far less faff.    🌐 Connect with Gina  📍 Website: https://www.ginatrick.com  📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginatrickstrategist  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginatrickstrategist/  💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginatrick/    🌍 More from Geordie Pride:   🎧 Website: www.geordiepride.co.uk   📺 YouTube: Geordie Pride Channel   📸 Instagram: @geordiepride   💌 Apply to be a guest or sponsor an episode: geordiepride.co.uk/apply   📮 Want a shoutout? Tell us what you love about the North East: geordiepridepod@gmail.com

    1h 17m

  4. EPISODE 4

    Anthony Young: Loft Conversions by Day, Pink Lane Bakery by Choice, Happy Endings Optional

    In this week's episode of Geordie Pride: Voices from the North East, we chat with Anthony Young – a stand-up comedian who's been making audiences laugh for over 13 years.  From call centres and comedy clubs to loft conversions and life lessons, Anthony's story is full of wit, warmth and honesty. He opens up about how he first got into stand-up during one of the darkest times in his life - and how laughter became his way of finding hope again.  We chat about:  😂 How comedy helped him through grief, anxiety and tough times  🏠 Loft conversions, Pink Lane Bakery and life back home with his mam  🎤 Gigging alongside comedy greats like Kevin Bridges, Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey  💀 Why dark humour runs deep in the North East (and why that's a good thing!)  🚫 Plus, plenty of hilarious moments you probably shouldn't play in front of the kids!    This one's full of laughter, real talk, and that one-of-a-kind North East spirit that finds humour in even the hardest moments.     🎭 About Anthony Young  Anthony Young is a North East comedian who's been performing stand-up for over 13 years, sharing stages with some of the UK's biggest comedy names including Kevin Bridges, Carl Hutchinson, Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey.  Known for his quick wit, dark humour and relatable stories about family life, Anthony has become a favourite on the Northern comedy circuit. When he's not on stage, he's grafting on loft conversions - and sharing the kind of down-to-earth humour that only a Geordie could deliver.     🌐 Connect with Anthony Young  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthyoung83/    🌍 More from Geordie Pride:   🎧 Website: www.geordiepride.co.uk   📺 YouTube: Geordie Pride Channel   📸 Instagram: @geordiepride   💌 Apply to be a guest or sponsor an episode: geordiepride.co.uk/apply   📮 Want a shoutout? Tell us what you love about the North East: geordiepridepod@gmail.com

    1 hr

  5. EPISODE 5

    Amelia Coburn: From Teesside to the Albert Hall and Collaborating with Paul Weller

    In this week's episode, we sit down with Teesside's own Amelia Coburn – a singer-songwriter whose blend of folk, storytelling and a slightly gothic twist has been winning over audiences across the UK (and catching the attention of some very big names).  From Middlesbrough youth theatre to Paris, Mexico and Russia… from a £20 ukulele to a Royal Albert Hall headline show… Amelia's journey is one of graft, heart, and a lot of creative courage. She talks openly about the realities of life as an independent artist, the nerves that never quite go away, and the surreal moment Paul Weller messaged her asking to collaborate.    We chat about:  🎼 Growing up in Middlesbrough and discovering music in the most unexpected ways  🌍 Her year abroad in Paris, Mexico and Russia - and how each place shaped her creativity  🎸 Teaching herself ukulele at 15 and accidentally turning it into a career  ✍️ Why songwriting feels like "the closest thing to magic"  🎤 The gigs that shaped her - from tiny pub gigs to huge festival tents  🎬 The chaotic, hilarious making of the Something Wild video - including a giant cake and a wolf mask  ⭐ What it was really like collaborating with Paul Weller  💬 How the North East music scene lifts its own and why she chooses to stay rooted here    🎧 About Amelia Coburn  Weaving together the literate lyrical approach of Scott Walker with the melodic genius of Paul McCartney, Amelia Coburn has a knack for making the unusual sound timeless.  Drawing inspiration from gothic literature and the shadowy allure of film noir, there is a darkness at the heart of many of her songs, populated by vivid characters and nocturnal creatures that inhabit the liminal space "between the moon and the milkman". This is artfully counterbalanced, like the chiaroscuro of an old master, by Amelia's down-to-earth charm and wicked sense of humour.  Produced by Bill Ryder-Jones (founding member of The Coral), her 2024 debut album Between the Moon and the Milkman has already gained a cult following, including praise from British music legends Paul Weller - chosen as one of his albums of the year for MOJO - and Paul Heaton, as well as national radio play in the UK and Ireland (BBC Radio 2, 3, 4, 5, 6Music, Scotland and Ulster). The album reached number 7 on the Official UK Independent Album Breakers chart and spent 3 consecutive months on the Official Folk Top 40.  Multiple end-of-year lists have praised Amelia, as the likes of Shindig! Magazine, CLASH, Line of Best Fit, Drowned In Sound, RnR and Far Out Magazine have been incredibly vocal in their support for her.  Previous support slots include the likes of The Levellers, Katherine Priddy, Hamish Hawk and Stornoway, as well as her first ever American shows at SXSW earlier this year. And plenty more to come!    🌐 Connect with Amelia Coburn  🎵 Listen / Tour Dates / Mailing List: www.ameliacoburn.co.uk   📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/ameliacoburn 🎬 Watch "Something Wild": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMGAGJCL7lg    🌍 More from Geordie Pride:   🎧 Website: www.geordiepride.co.uk   📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GeordiePride  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geordiepride/  💌 Apply to be a guest or sponsor an episode: geordiepride.co.uk/apply   📮 Want a shoutout? Tell us what you love about the North East: geordiepridepod@gmail.com

    58 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Nicola Farndell: Redundancy, Rock Bottom & Midlife Reinvention

    In this week's episode of Geordie Pride: Voices from the North East, we're chatting with Nicola Farndell - a women's health and menopause coach who has rebuilt her life from the ground up after years of anxiety, burnout and big life changes.  Nicola shares her powerful story of going from decades of panic attacks, hiding her struggles at work, and feeling completely disconnected from herself… to finding confidence, purpose and a new career supporting women through midlife, health and menopause.  After being made redundant from Nike during the pandemic, Nicola reached a huge crossroads. Instead of going back to the life that was draining her, she chose to transform it - and now helps women understand their bodies, their hormones and their habits so they can feel strong, calm and in control again.     We chat about:  🔥 How panic attacks shaped her life for over 20 years  💼 Working at Nike while hiding her anxiety from everyone around her  ⚡ Redundancy, reinvention and rebuilding her self-worth  💛 Why women hit a "midlife crossroads" and why it can actually be a turning point  🧠 The difference between confidence and self-worth (and why that distinction matters)  🧯 Why so many women are 'firefighting' through life instead of feeling in control  🌙 How menopause impacts identity, relationships and everyday life — far beyond symptoms  ✨ How tiny habits, mindset work and self-awareness can create real long-term change  It's honest, emotional, inspiring, and full of the kind of real talk that so many women need to hear - especially at midlife.  🎧 About Nicola Farndell  Nicola Farndell is a women's health and menopause specialist, keynote speaker, and founder of Life Now Coaching. After two decades in senior leadership at Nike, Nicola hit burnout, anxiety, and perimenopause head-on - and turned that experience into a mission: to help midlife women reclaim their energy, confidence, and wellbeing with clarity and compassion.   Through her RESET method - built on mindset, movement, nutrition, sleep, and stress - Nicola helps high-achieving women ditch the surface fixes and create habits that genuinely last. She also works with organisations across sport, law, and finance to make menopause and women's health a cultural priority, not a tick-box exercise.  Whether she's on stage, on a podcast, or coaching 1:1, Nicola brings a grounded, real-world approach to health that helps women feel strong, focused, and empowered - not just in midlife, but for life.    Connect with Nicola  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifenow_coaching/   💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolafarndell/   🎧 Podcast – Women's Health Unwrapped: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenshealthunwrapped   🧭 The Midlife Reset Quiz: https://nicola-w4qugfu9.scoreapp.com   📚 Book Mentioned – Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima: https://amzn.eu/d/gf5xpS5    🌍 More from Geordie Pride:   🎧 Website: www.geordiepride.co.uk   📺 YouTube: Geordie Pride Channel   📸 Instagram: @geordiepride   💌 Apply to be a guest or sponsor an episode: geordiepride.co.uk/apply   📮 Want a shoutout? Tell us what you love about the North East: geordiepridepod@gmail.com

    1h 4m

  7. EPISODE 7

    Jackson Payne & Jack Newsworthy: Best Mates with Big Music Dreams

    In this week's episode of Geordie Pride: Voices from the North East, we're joined by Jackson Payne (from Season 2) and he's brought along his best mate Jack Newsworthy too!    If you want to listen to Jacksons episode from Season 2, check it out here: bit.ly/gpjackson  The lads have been friends since primary school, bonding over music from a young age, and it's clear from the off just how naturally they work together. From sharing headphones in PE to writing and rehearsing songs together, their friendship and shared love of music runs right through this chat.     We talk about:  🎶 Growing up in the North East and finding your people through music  🎹 Teaching yourself piano, learning by ear and playing multiple instruments  🎤 What it's really like performing while your voice is changing  🎸 Influences like Queen, Sam Fender, Michael Jackson and classic 80s music  🏟️ Big dreams of touring, playing gigs across the region and one day getting close to St James' Park  🥐 And of course… Greggs orders and Dec vs Ant!   This episode was recorded just before Christmas - and just days after Sunderland beat Newcastle - so you might hear a couple of cheeky football nods along the way too!  This episode is a brilliant reminder of the incredible young musicians coming through our region.     🎶 Connect with the lads:     📸 Jackson Payne  Instagram & Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonpayne_music/  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574020501551     📸 Jack  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nezza.music/      🌍 More from Geordie Pride:   🎧 Website: www.geordiepride.co.uk   📺 YouTube: Geordie Pride Channel   📸 Instagram: @geordiepride   💌 Apply to be a guest or sponsor an episode: geordiepride.co.uk/apply   📮 Want a shoutout? Tell us what you love about the North East: geordiepridepod@gmail.com

    48 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Sophie Milliken MBE: From Longbenton to Windsor Castle

    In this week's episode of Geordie Pride: Voices from the North East, we're joined by Sophie Milliken MBE, and it feels like the perfect conversation to close out what's been a brilliant Season 3.  Sophie wears many hats. She's the founder and CEO of Moja Group, a personal branding agency based in Newcastle, chairs Smart Works North East, co-founded City Ladies Networking, and sits on the North East Combined Authority Business and Economy Board.  From starting her career at John Lewis and commuting to London, to building and selling a successful business, starting again, and creating opportunities right here in the North East, Sophie opens up about the realities of ambition, money, independence and confidence, and why community and networking can make all the difference.     We chat about:  ✨ Wearing lots of hats - and making it all work  💼 Building businesses, selling up, and starting again  🤝 Why your network really matters (and how to find your people)  💷 Money, independence and the freedom it brings  👗 The life-changing work of Smart Works North East  🏰 The full story behind Sophie's MBE - from the unexpected email to Windsor Castle  This episode is a powerful reminder of what's possible when you back yourself, work hard, and surround yourself with the right people.  A fitting final episode to round off Season 3 of Geordie Pride.  🎧 About Sophie Milliken MBE Sophie Milliken MBE is the founder and CEO of Moja Group, where she helps entrepreneurs and executives raise their profiles and become recognised authorities in their industries.  A multi award-winning businesswoman, proud mum, and passionate advocate for the North East, Sophie is the co-founder of City Ladies Networking, hosting events in Newcastle, London and Paris. She also chairs Smart Works Newcastle, where she has doubled the number of unemployed women supported with interview coaching and clothing, and is a Founding Ambassador for Every Child Needs a Mentor.  Sophie serves on the North East Combined Authority Business and Economy Board and is a Non-Executive Director at the North East Business and Innovation Centre.  She hosts the hit podcast Beyond the Bio, and her third book, From Unknown to Unforgettable is out now. She was awarded an MBE in 2023 for services to business and education.    🌐 Connect with Sophie 📘 Sophie's new book: https://rb.gy/bqq137  🎤 TEDx Talk – The Truth Behind The Showreel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woZ_d3WTtR4  💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken  🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/Moja_Sophie  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/  🌍 Websites: https://thisismoja.com   https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk      🌍 More from Geordie Pride:   🎧 Website: www.geordiepride.co.uk   📺 YouTube: Geordie Pride Channel   📸 Instagram: @geordiepride   💌 Apply to be a guest or sponsor an episode: geordiepride.co.uk/apply   📮 Want a shoutout? Tell us what you love about the North East: geordiepridepod@gmail.com

    58 min
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Welcome to Geordie Pride – the podcast where we celebrate the incredible individuals from the North East of England! Dive deep into heartfelt conversations as we spotlight the achievements, challenges, and stories of Geordies who have made a positive impact in their communities and beyond. From philanthropists to entrepreneurs, artists to sports stars, we're here to amplify the voices of those who embody the true spirit of the North East. Join us to discover the inspiring tales of passion, resilience, and Geordie pride that have shaped the lives of our remarkable guests. Whether you're a fellow Geordie or simply curious about the vibrant culture and people of the North East, this is a podcast journey you won't want to miss! USEFUL LINKS: Website: https://www.geordiepride.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geordiepride/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwqLKLmpFMu6E1lmVzcY2YA

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