Work This Way
Work This Way
Podcast Description
Welcome to Work This Way by FOUNDRY, a new business podcast speaking to real people. No wannabe influencers, no nonsense pseudo health advice, just real human stories across the UK. Our members, partners and ambassadors speak to us about their business stories, sharing the ups and downs, the ugly truth about work in the 21st century.Here's the pitch, 25 minutes of your life, once a week, to learn about an interesting person and business. They could be your future business partner, customer, lover or a friend. I'm Adam your host, and I cannot wait to share these awesome people and their stories with you.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of themes including entrepreneurship, recruitment, cultural dynamics of work environments, and personal growth stories. For instance, the inaugural episode features Alice Coates discussing her transition from poultry farming to becoming an international recruiter, highlighting her insights on company culture and networking in different geographical contexts.
Welcome to Work This Way by FOUNDRY, a new business podcast speaking to real people. No wannabe influencers, no nonsense pseudo health advice, just real human stories across the UK. Our members, partners and ambassadors speak to us about their business stories, sharing the ups and downs, the ugly truth about work in the 21st century.
Here’s the pitch, 25 minutes of your life, once a week, to learn about an interesting person and business. They could be your future business partner, customer, lover or a friend. I’m Adam your host, and I cannot wait to share these awesome people and their stories with you.
Sharon New, originally from Cape Town, South Africa, moved to the UK at the age of 12. After various roles in retail and recruitment, she brought a children’s footwear brand named Toughies to the UK, and then created the successful brand Term Footwear. Despite facing challenges like a warehouse fire, Sharon navigated the company to success, culminating in a major partnership with Costco. Eventually, Sharon and her husband sold Term Footwear to a school uniform supplier. She now continues to work as the Term Footwear brand manager, integrating the brand into its new parent company. Sharon’s story is marked by resilience, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
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