Yo everybody! Chattin' With Z began in lockdown as a project to speak to local business owners coasting Covid. Season 1 we focussed on Business in and around Edinburgh to discuss how they have dealt with the lockdown eraSeason 2 is focussing on people from all over the country with various backgrounds and interests
Nabila Tejpar is one of a handful of woman competing in a sport dominated by men and then factor in that she is the only Asian female rally driver in Europe!! I randomly came across Nabila's Instagram account and I had to get on her on the show to chat about her journey into racing and her career so far. check out her social media on the link below: https://www.instagram.com/nabila.tejpar/ https://www.nabilatejpar.com
24 Jul 2020
Gail Porter
An impromptu podcast with the awesome Gail Porter - we chat about her TV career - dealing with Alopecia - what she's been upto the last while and hanging out with a voodoo master! Its a long one but a good one... Enjoy!
15 Jul 2020
James Glen Car Sales
Episode 12 was a bit of a selfish one for me as its car related! but much fun!! Stephen and I chat about the beginnings of the family business - how the car sales game has evevolved over the years and the new Covid world of car sales. We happened to chat about Bounce Back Loans on offer from the government and a few days later (pre podcast going live) somebody tried to abuse the system and buy a car using a loan under the garage name!! Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/jamesglen_car...
4 Jul 2020
Muse Hair Salon, Edinburgh
Scott has been under huge demand from his clients who have been looking forward to getting an appointment soon to get their hair cut or coloured... its been a huge deal for many of his clients and people up and down the country! with no clarity or hope until very recently Scott gives us an insight into how opening up looks and the way forward for keeping his business alive and his clients happy. We made a recording focusing on the business itself but also found ourselves making a sepa...
2 Jul 2020
Keep Edinburgh Thriving, Edinburgh
Robbie Allen had been working in the marketing sector for many years when suddenly Covid-19 stopped his business in its tracks - with no income coming in and a wealth of marketing experience Robbie pivoted toward an entirely new direction and embraced the challenge ahead. What started with an empty box has gown arms and legs and is now serving locals as well as the corporate world. Robbie and Robyn tells us how they went from their usual working life to something new and challen...
29 Jun 2020
The Oz Bar, Edinburgh
With the latest news that the hospitality sector can reopen into July we have a catch up with Tom Ponton and how it looks for his bar on Candlemaker Row. Tom is calling for clearer communication from the government so that he can make the bar environment as safe as possible.
25 Jun 2020
Emro's Jukebox, Belfast
Emily Rose Conlon set up a business based around the wedding industry - Providing music and make up. With Covid completely shutting this sector Emily Rose came up with an absolutely fantastic pivot... have a listen and enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/emily_rose_music/
24 Jun 2020
Gold Brothers, Edinburgh
Episode 7 we have a chat with Galab Gold one of the Directors of the family run business 'Gold Brothers' One of the key players in the retail tourist market and based in the Old Town it was a good insight into how its affected their business model and how it looks with re-opening and welcoming tourists back.
16 Jun 2020
Edinburgh Larder, Blackfriars St.
Hello everybody... Episode 6 is with Eleanor Cunningham of the Edinburgh Larder. We have a great insight into Eleanors journey from the creative world to setting up the Larder and The Edinburgh Food Social. Eleanor hasn't been able to reopen during lockdown as she has not felt the Larder would be able to deliver the quality on a delivery basis. With lockdown easing Eleanor and I discuss how reopening the doors look and how to maintain high quality for take away and delivery ...
8 Jun 2020
Energy Gym, Edinburgh
Gyms have been one of the biggest industries affected by the Covid virus and with social distancing in place its going to be tough to implement and keep safe. Siobhan Melandri one of the the founders of Energy Gym gave an incredible interview with a clear in-depth understanding on how she feels they can re-open and keep everybody as safe as possible. The bonus was understanding that Energy Gym isn't just your standard gym - they have a real focus on community projects and involvin...
5 Jun 2020
The Tartan Mask Company, Edinburgh
Imogen was about to complete her final year of studies before Covid hit and she found herself in lockdown back home in Edinburgh. Using her skillset from her studies and work experience Imogen came up with an idea to create funky Tartan masks. Todays episode is an insight into her new venture and the journey along. Enjoy. https://www.instagram.com/thetartanmaskcompany/
4 Jun 2020
The Milkman Coffee, Edinburgh
A wee snippet into the set up of one of Edinburgh’s top rated coffee shops. Mark wasn’t able to reopen in the latter stages of lockdown but he looks forward to a buzz returning and plans to expand into the food business. Enjoy. https://www.instagram.com/themilkmancoffee/
29 May 2020
Rose Theatre Cafe, Edinburgh
Episode 2 is the story of Mary and Sinead and the Rose Theatre Cafe. A fresh startup since September 2018 its a relatively new business having to deal with the lockdown situation and how they decided to be one of the first to reopen. Being safe was key to welcome back familiar faces and say hello to new faces too. Enjoy. https://www.instagram.com/rosetheatrecafe/
23 May 2020
Civerinos, Edinburgh
Hey Everybody and welcome to Chattin with Z, a new platform for Edinburgh people to tell us their story on Lockdown. Our first episode is chatting with Michele who owns 3 Pizza joints in Edinburgh and we discuss his business background and how he has dealt with the current crisis we find ourselves in. We hope you enjoy listening - please leave us a review and hit follow to get notified of our next episode. **Warning - Please be advised this material contains swearing** ht...
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