Episode 79: International Women’s Day
This week we have a special episode for International Women’s Day, which will be on Sunday 8th March! In this episode, Charla Grant chats with Roni Edwards-Wilson from Pamodzi about her decision to pause the Inspirational Women’s Awards this year, how she’s been keeping busy, the importance of the awards, and this year’s IWD theme of Give to Gain.
Episode 80: Dave Humphries
Charla Grant chats with Dave Humphries (CEO of a local organisation you may know called Shaping Portsmouth!) looking back over the last year of Shaping Portsmouth activities, including the Conference, collaboration in the city, community cohesion, the importance of listening to young people, and Dave’s experiences in his role.
Portsmouth Grammar School offer marquee for summer corporate events
The Portsmouth Grammar School is excited to introduce a unique opportunity to host a corporate event at our stunning marquee, set within our picturesque Hilsea playing fields. For the first time, The Portsmouth Grammar School is offering the opportunity for local businesses to hire this exceptional space over the summer months. The traditional marquee is […]
Episode 82: Women in Business
Charla Grant, Suzan Win Latt, and Marian Glover reflect on International Women’s Day and this years theme of Give to Gain, the SLR Recruitment IWD event, their own lunch meeting about how to extend the IWD celebration across the whole year, and their plans for a new Women in Business initiative that came out of it.
Episode 83: Frank HR
Dave Humphries talks to Bev about how she came to leave her job and found Frank HR, being a workaholic and a people person, the difficulties of setting up a business, and how Frank HR works as a retainer service for businesses.
Free Lead Generation Masterclasses for Portsmouth Businesses
Since its launch last year, the Portsmouth Business Support Service, delivered in partnership with Portsmouth City Council, has supported over 200 local businesses in various ways. From workshops to one-on-one mentorship, and other provisions. The programme has made significant strides in empowering businesses across the city. This year, we’re excited to build on that success […]
Episode 85: Sohaila Sophia Coaching
In this episode Charla Grant talks to Sohaila Sophia about what led her to a career in coaching, the various types of one-to-one coaching and group talks she offers across lifestyle, therapeutic style, and corporate & business, the importance of wellbeing, and being Co-Lead for Shaping’s Workplace Health & Wellbeing programme.
Nominate your Inspirational Women of Portsmouth
Who inspires you ? Do you know a woman in Portsmouth who inspires others through her passion, leadership, or dedication? It’s time to recognize her! Nominations are now open for the Pamodzi Creatives Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards 2025, and we need your help to shine a light on the amazing women making a […]
Sir Ben Ainslie to speak at the Shaping Portsmouth Conference 2025
Shaping Portsmouth are delighted to announce that Sir Ben Ainslie will be our Keynote Speaker at the Shaping Portsmouth Conference in January. Sir Ben is CEO of Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team. He is also the most successful Olympic sailor in history, with four golds and one silver medal, gained in a 16-year span from […]
Episode 86: Mark Waldron
Dave Humphries talks to Mark Waldron, Editor in Chief of The News, about his career in journalism, the importance of local journalism and the changes it has gone through, the Business Excellence Awards, and being Co-Chair of Shaping Portsmouth.