In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter has a fascinating conversation with Rhiannon Hiles, the Chief Executive of Beamish Open Air Museum. Rhiannon shares her journey, from volunteer to her current role, reflecting on her 30 year career at Beamish. She also discusses the museum's unique role in preserving the Social History of the North East and the importance of handling people's memories with respect and care.

Highlights Include:

• Rhiannon’s career journey, from her early days to her current position at Beamish, and the life experiences that inspired her to pursue this.

• The incredible work Beamish does to preserve the Social History of the North East and why it has become a much loved attraction.

• The diverse challenges and complexities of bringing history to life.

• Rhiannon’s unique experience of living in the 1900’s town at Beamish for 16 years, and the story of how she raised her daughter there.

• The extensive and impressive in-house costume collection at Beamish, and the hard work from the Beamish team, both in front of and behind the scenes.

• Exciting plans for the future of Beamish, including stabilising the museum's infrastructure and representing more recent history.

Find Rhiannon here on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannon-hiles-4469784/?originalSubdomain=uk

Visit the website for Beamish

https://www.beamish.org.uk/

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In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter sits down with Lily Guinn, a software developer at Newcastle Building Society, who openly shares her inspiring journey as a trans woman in tech. This conversation explores Lily’s personal experiences of transitioning, self discovery and the complex, difficult and often lengthy process of medically and socially transitioning in the UK. Throughout this episode, Lily advocates for empathy and understanding as powerful and important tools for overcoming prejudice.

Highlights include:

• Lily’s nomination for ‘One to Watch’ at The Northern Power Women Awards.

• Lily’s personal experiences growing up transgender and her inspiring journey of self discovery.

• The challenges Lily has encountered in her life, education and career as a transgender woman and how she has overcome this.

• The common misconceptions that surround transgender identities.

• Emphasis on how each transgender experience is deeply personal and unique, defying one-size-fits -all definitions.

• How growing up transgender helps you develop the skills and abilities to advocate for others.

• Lily’s advice and encouragement for those questioning their gender identity: surround yourself with supportive people and allow yourself time to explore who you truly are.

Find Lily here on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lily-guinn-740647192

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In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter sits down with Patrick Melia, the Chief Executive of Sunderland City Council. Patrick candidly shares his journey from starting out as an accountant to becoming a leader within local government, highlighting the bold decisions he’s made and continues to make within his role. Patrick shares the transformative journey Sunderland has taken to re-establish itself as a ‘smart city’, including redefining its public services and revitalising its economy.

Highlights include:

• Patrick's transition from accounting to local government and how this has been fuelled by his passion for innovation and a belief in the public sector's potential.

• Sunderland's ambitious digital transformation under Patrick's leadership, including partnerships with organisations like Microsoft.

• Initiatives to attract new talent to Sunderland, including attracting talent from esports competitors and expanding local job opportunities.

• The recent social unrest that Sunderland has faced and the community-led initiatives that help to counteract the isolation and division within the city.

• Patrick's long-term vision and goals for the city, and how he hopes for its residents to enjoy healthier, longer and more happy lives, driven by a hope for more continuous community collaboration and innovation.

Find Patrick here on LinkedIn

Patrick Melia OBE | LinkedIn

Visit the Sunderland City Council Website

https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

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