In this episode of Chatzzz, Adam catches up with Joe Kirkup for his second appearance on the podcast and this time, he’s taking on something huge.Joe is gearing up for an incredible endurance challenge to raise money and bring joy to local children this Christmas. His mission? To help provide gifts for kids who might otherwise go without this festive season.Across one epic weekend, Joe will be:  – Running 5km every 5 hours for 50 hours  – Cycling 132km through Cumbria and the BordersThe challenge takes place from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd November, starting in Longtown, heading through Silloth, returning to Longtown, and finishing up in Langholm.This episode is more than just a conversation it’s about resilience, community spirit, and using your body to make a difference.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Chatzzz&lt;/em&gt;, Adam catches up with &lt;b&gt;Joe Kirkup&lt;/b&gt; for his second appearance on the podcast and this time, he’s taking on something huge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Joe is gearing up for an incredible endurance challenge to raise money and bring joy to local children this Christmas. His mission? To help provide gifts for kids who might otherwise go without this festive season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Across one epic weekend, Joe will be:&lt;br/&gt; – Running 5km every 5 hours for 50 hours&lt;br/&gt; – Cycling 132km through Cumbria and the Borders&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The challenge takes place from &lt;b&gt;Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd November&lt;/b&gt;, starting in &lt;b&gt;Longtown&lt;/b&gt;, heading through &lt;b&gt;Silloth&lt;/b&gt;, returning to Longtown, and finishing up in &lt;b&gt;Langholm&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is more than just a conversation it’s about resilience, community spirit, and using your body to make a difference.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Chatzzz, Adam catches up with Joe Kirkup for his second appearance on the podcast and this time, he’s taking on something huge. Joe is gearing up for an incredible endurance challenge to raise money and bring joy to local children this Christmas. His mission? To help provide gifts for kids who might otherwise go without this festive season. Across one epic weekend, Joe will be:  – Running 5km every 5 hours for 50 hours  – Cycling 132km through Cumbria and the Bord...

Running 5K Every 5 Hours for 50 Hours… To Help Kids This Christmas (Joe Kirkup) | Chatzzz Ep. 132

Adam sits down in Dubai with long-time friend Steven Green for an open and honest conversation about transformation, resilience, and growth.  From growing up in Scotland to living a completely new life in the UAE, Steve shares his personal journey of change including 20 months of sobriety, overcoming toxic environments and rediscovering purpose.He reflects on his time as a DJ across Scotland, Ibiza, and Dubai, and why he eventually stepped back from that lifestyle.  Steven also talks through his varied career path, from working in offshore oil rigs and joinery to launching his own e-commerce brand, OTG Golf Gloves. Now training to become a Shred Fast fitness coach, Steve is focused on inspiring others through health, discipline and mindset.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Adam sits down in Dubai with long-time friend Steven Green for an open and honest conversation about transformation, resilience, and growth. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From growing up in Scotland to living a completely new life in the UAE, Steve shares his personal journey of change including 20 months of sobriety, overcoming toxic environments and rediscovering purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He reflects on his time as a DJ across Scotland, Ibiza, and Dubai, and why he eventually stepped back from that lifestyle. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Steven also talks through his varied career path, from working in offshore oil rigs and joinery to launching his own e-commerce brand, OTG Golf Gloves. Now training to become a Shred Fast fitness coach, Steve is focused on inspiring others through health, discipline and mindset.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Adam sits down in Dubai with long-time friend Steven Green for an open and honest conversation about transformation, resilience, and growth.    From growing up in Scotland to living a completely new life in the UAE, Steve shares his personal journey of change including 20 months of sobriety, overcoming toxic environments and rediscovering purpose. He reflects on his time as a DJ across Scotland, Ibiza, and Dubai, and why he eventually stepped back from that lifestyle.    Steven also...

How Sobriety and Fitness Changed Everything (Steven Green) | Chatzzz Ep. 131

In this episode of Chatzzz, Adam is joined by Hayley Gibson, a financial adviser from Truly Independent one of the UK’s leading firms for pensions, investments, protection, and mortgage advice.Hayley shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Cumbria, working in car sales and making the bold career switch into financial services proving it’s never too late to back yourself and start again.We chat about:  💼 How Hayley transitioned from sales to finance  🏆 Her recent award nominations and recognition in the industry  🏃‍♀️ Her passion for running and staying balanced outside of work  💬 Real talk on confidence, resilience, and building a career that actually fits  📈 Why independent advice matters more than ever in today’s financial worldIt’s a motivating episode full of honesty, humour, and helpful takeaways whether you&apos;re changing careers, chasing goals, or just figuring things out.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Chatzzz&lt;/em&gt;, Adam is joined by &lt;b&gt;Hayley Gibson&lt;/b&gt;, a financial adviser from &lt;b&gt;Truly Independent&lt;/b&gt; one of the UK’s leading firms for pensions, investments, protection, and mortgage advice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hayley shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Cumbria, working in &lt;b&gt;car sales &lt;/b&gt;and making the bold career switch into &lt;b&gt;financial services&lt;/b&gt; proving it’s never too late to back yourself and start again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We chat about:&lt;br/&gt; 💼 How Hayley transitioned from sales to finance&lt;br/&gt; 🏆 Her recent award nominations and recognition in the industry&lt;br/&gt; 🏃‍♀️ Her passion for running and staying balanced outside of work&lt;br/&gt; 💬 Real talk on confidence, resilience, and building a career that actually fits&lt;br/&gt; 📈 Why independent advice matters more than ever in today’s financial world&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s a motivating episode full of honesty, humour, and helpful takeaways whether you&amp;apos;re changing careers, chasing goals, or just figuring things out.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Chatzzz, Adam is joined by Hayley Gibson, a financial adviser from Truly Independent one of the UK’s leading firms for pensions, investments, protection, and mortgage advice. Hayley shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Cumbria, working in car sales and making the bold career switch into financial services proving it’s never too late to back yourself and start again. We chat about:  💼 How Hayley transitioned from sales to finance  🏆 Her re...

Why Hayley Gibson Left Car Sales to Become a Financial Adviser | Chatzzz Ep. 130

In this episode of Chatzzz, Adam sits down with Michael McCaul and Sophie Thompson, the Carlisle-based couple behind Santo Mil Properties a business on a mission to raise the standard of rental accommodation and change the conversation around landlords. Michael and Sophie share how they started out in property during Covid, why they decided to go all-in after travelling, and what it really takes to launch a property business with purpose. They also talk about: - Building Santo Mil and why transparency, sustainability, and tenant care come first - Using social media to show the real side of property investing — mistakes and all - Launching The Property Investment Academy – North West in Carlisle - How the right education and network helped them quit their jobs and go full time - Their mission to help young people and everyday investors build a better financial future From behind-the-scenes insights to real-life struggles, this episode is packed with value for anyone interested in property, entrepreneurship, or building something that actually makes a difference.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Chatzzz, Adam sits down with Michael McCaul and Sophie Thompson, the Carlisle-based couple behind Santo Mil Properties a business on a mission to raise the standard of rental accommodation and change the conversation around landlords.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Michael and Sophie share how they started out in property during Covid, why they decided to go all-in after travelling, and what it really takes to launch a property business with purpose.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;They also talk about:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;- Building Santo Mil and why transparency, sustainability, and tenant care come first&lt;br/&gt;- Using social media to show the real side of property investing — mistakes and all&lt;br/&gt;- Launching The Property Investment Academy – North West in Carlisle&lt;br/&gt;- How the right education and network helped them quit their jobs and go full time&lt;br/&gt;- Their mission to help young people and everyday investors build a better financial future&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;From behind-the-scenes insights to real-life struggles, this episode is packed with value for anyone interested in property, entrepreneurship, or building something that actually makes a difference.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Chatzzz, Adam sits down with Michael McCaul and Sophie Thompson, the Carlisle-based couple behind Santo Mil Properties a business on a mission to raise the standard of rental accommodation and change the conversation around landlords.  Michael and Sophie share how they started out in property during Covid, why they decided to go all-in after travelling, and what it really takes to launch a property business with purpose.  They also talk about:  - Building Santo Mil and why ...

Launching a Property Academy in the North West (Sophie Thompson & Michael McCaul) | Chatzzz Ep. 129

In this episode of Chatzzz, Adam sits down with Todd Lindsay, founder of the British sportswear brand TWENTYFOURSEVEN® proudly based in Carlisle and now shipping worldwide.They dive into:- The early businesses Todd tried before launching his clothing brand - What it really takes to start, run, and grow a fashion label from the ground up - Behind the scenes of campaign shoots abroad and building brand identity - Staying rooted in Cumbria while scaling globally - The creative process, challenges and lessons that don’t get shared on InstagramThis one’s packed with real stories, straight-talking insights and a look behind the curtain of what it’s really like building a UK sportswear brand in 2025.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Chatzzz&lt;/em&gt;, Adam sits down with Todd Lindsay, founder of the British sportswear brand TWENTYFOURSEVEN® proudly based in Carlisle and now shipping worldwide.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They dive into:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- The early businesses Todd tried before launching his clothing brand&lt;br/&gt;- What it really takes to start, run, and grow a fashion label from the ground up&lt;br/&gt;- Behind the scenes of campaign shoots abroad and building brand identity&lt;br/&gt;- Staying rooted in Cumbria while scaling globally&lt;br/&gt;- The creative process, challenges and lessons that don’t get shared on Instagram&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This one’s packed with real stories, straight-talking insights and a look behind the curtain of what it’s really like building a UK sportswear brand in 2025.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Chatzzz, Adam sits down with Todd Lindsay, founder of the British sportswear brand TWENTYFOURSEVEN® proudly based in Carlisle and now shipping worldwide. They dive into: - The early businesses Todd tried before launching his clothing brand - What it really takes to start, run, and grow a fashion label from the ground up - Behind the scenes of campaign shoots abroad and building brand identity - Staying rooted in Cumbria while scaling globally - The creative process, challen...

What They Don’t Tell You About Running a Clothing Brand (Todd Lindsay) | Chatzzz Ep. 128

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