Episode 101: Beacon Counselling Trust
Dave Humphries talks to Andy Gallie, from the Beacon Counselling Trust and author of HMS To HMP, about his career in the Royal Navy, his decision to leave and ensuing career, his struggles with gambling addiction, how it led to spending time in prison, his recovery, and his work with the Beacon Counselling Trust helping others in similar situations.
Episode 102: Southern Motor Contracts
In this episode, Charla Grant talks to Mark Baumfield, Managing Director at Southern Motor Contracts, about how the business was founded and evolved into its current form, the benefits of leasing vehicles, how he came to join and then take ownership of the business, becoming a partner of Shaping Portsmouth and how it inspired them to take on an apprentice, and what’s next for the business.
Episode 103: Courtnee Mitchell
Charla Grant welcomes Courtnee Mitchell, our Community Pillar Lead, to chat about joining the Shaping Portsmouth team, how her varied career path led her to this point, her love of being involved with the local community and why it is so important to make connections, and her hopes for how the Community Pillar will develop over the coming years.