The Riviera Connect Podcast is a series of interviews with business leaders from across the English Riviera. We explore the stories, insights and ambitions shaping business, tourism and hospitality in our region. Presented in collaboration with the English Riviera BID Company and the Torbay Business Forum, this podcast showcases the people and ideas driving growth, innovation and success across Torbay and beyond. To book a stand or a ticket, visit https://riviera-connect.co.uk/ Proudly sponsored by Konsileo Insurance and Treat Marketing.
Riviera Connect Podcast
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The Riviera Connect Podcast is a series of interviews with business leaders from across the English Riviera. We explore the stories, insights and ambitions shaping business, tourism and hospitality in our region. Presented in collaboration with the English Riviera BID Company and the Torbay Business Forum, this podcast showcases the people and ideas driving growth, innovation and success across Torbay and beyond. To book a stand or a ticket, visit https://riviera-connect.co.uk/ Proudly sponsored by Konsileo Insurance and Treat Marketing.
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February 28, 2026
S2 Ep.5: Confidence, careers and apprenticeships: Voices from South Devon College
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Ellen Thieman of Tomlinson Solutions, and Charley Mann, Colette Dalton and construction student Amelia from South Devon College to talk honestly about apprenticeships, confidence and what it really takes to bridge the gap between education and employment.</p><p>From personal setbacks to practical solutions, this conversation explores how young people can move from uncertainty to opportunity, and how employers can play a meaningful role in shaping the next generation of talent.</p><p><strong>Ellen Thieman</strong><br />A multi channel marketing apprentice who shares her journey from her A Level results to building real skills in web design, social media and digital marketing.</p><p><strong>Charley Mann</strong><br />A student already balancing education with work, offering insight into what employers value most and what young people learn once they step into the workplace.</p><p><strong>Amelia, Student</strong><br />A construction student taking part in a new employability pilot programme, explaining why hands on learning suits her and what young people struggle with when trying to secure apprenticeships.</p><p><strong>Colette Dalton</strong><br />Programme lead behind the new student talent and skills matching pilot, designed to improve apprenticeship readiness, retention and employer confidence.</p><ul><li><p>Why apprenticeships are not a second choice</p></li><li><p>The confidence dip many students experience after school</p></li><li><p>The gap between classroom learning and workplace expectations</p></li><li><p>What employers say is missing in early career candidates</p></li><li><p>How structured employability training can strengthen outcomes</p></li><li><p>Why mindset, communication and attitude matter just as much as technical skill</p></li></ul><p>We close the episode with a focused roundtable conversation built around two key questions:</p><p><strong>What is the biggest gap between what young people think work will be like, and what employers actually expect on day one?</strong></p><p><strong>If you could change one thing to make apprenticeships easier to access and more successful, what would it be and why?</strong></p><p>This section brings together student experience and employer insight, offering practical reflections for businesses, educators and young people alike.</p><p>Apprenticeships only work when confidence, preparation and opportunity align. This episode shows what happens when students are supported properly and employers are invited into the process early.</p><p>Whether you are a business owner, a parent, an educator or a young person exploring your next step, this episode offers clarity, encouragement and practical insight.</p><p><br /></p><p>LINKS</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:employers@southdevon.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">colette.dalton@southdevon.ac.uk</a><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Building Futures Event</strong></p><p>4th March 2026</p><p>All construction employers are invited to attend.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>South Devon College Apprenticeship Awards</strong></p><p>https://www.southdevon.ac.uk/event/south-devon-college-apprenticeship-awards-2026/</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Read about the Apprentice Takeover of the Torbay Business Forum Breakfast: </strong>https://www.southdevon.ac.uk/news/2026/02/10/apprentices-were-the-highlight-at-a-successful-torbay-business-forum-breakfast-at-south-devon-college/</p>
February 17, 2026
S2 Ep.4: Now Is The Time: Jim Parker on Pride, Progress and the Torbay Story
<p>For more than five decades, Jim Parker has helped shape how Torbay sees itself and how the rest of the country sees us too.</p><p>As Editor of Torbay Weekly, former Editor of the Herald Express, and Chair of the Torbay Place Leadership Board, Jim has been at the centre of some of the Bay’s most important conversations. From helping secure millions in regeneration funding to championing a united voice in Westminster, his belief in the power of place has helped unlock real momentum.</p><p>In this episode of the Riviera Connect Podcast, we explore how the Torbay Story became more than marketing and turned into a strategic tool for growth. Jim shares why telling the truth about both our natural beauty and our challenges is a strength. He explains why businesses must speak more confidently about their success and how community led investment is changing the way decisions are made across the Bay.</p><p>We also reflect on pride in place, the importance of people in shaping progress, and what success for Torbay truly feels like in the years ahead.</p><p>Jim leaves us with a simple but powerful message. Now is the time.</p><p>If you care about leadership, investment, regeneration and the future of the English Riviera, this is an episode you will not want to miss.</p><p><strong>SHOW LINKS</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.torbayweekly.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Torbay Weekly</a></p><p><a href="https://www.torbayweekly.co.uk/section/3286/torbay-tomorrow" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Torbay Tomorrow Magazine</a></p><p><a href="https://torbaystory.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Torbay Story</a></p><p><a href="https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/sports/sport-torbay/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Sport Torbay</a></p><p><strong>BOOK YOUR STAND AT RIVIERA CONNECT</strong></p><p>Don't forget to <a href="https://riviera-connect.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">book your stand at Riviera Connect</a>, Wednesday 7th October 2026 at the Riviera International Centre.</p><p>This podcast is brought to you by our sponsors, The Grand Torquay. 'Meet Me at The Grand' for informal catchups, meetings, networking and taking in all the beauty and opulence of this historic hotel in Torquay. Visit <a href="www.grandtorquay.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.grandtorquay.co.uk</a></p><p></p>
November 28, 2025
S2 Ep.3: Clear Sky, Clear Vision: Chris Coward on the New Shape of Regional Media
<p>In this episode of the Riviera Connect Podcast, we sit down with Chris Coward, Managing Director of Clear Sky Publishing Ltd, whose career spans more than forty years in UK and European media. From his early days in the mid eighties through senior posts at DMGT, Northcliffe, Local World, Trinity Mirror and Reach, Chris has been at the centre of newsroom change, large-scale integrations and the long transition from print to digital. He shares what he has learned about leading people through disruption, why regional media still matters, and how Clear Sky Publishing approaches local journalism with a renewed sense of service and identity. Chris also reflects on community responsibility, the lessons gained from a famously demanding commute, and the principles he would apply if he were building a brand new media product from the ground up.</p><p>Links to Clear Sky Publishing online: <strong>Torbay</strong></p><p>Torbay Weekly: <a href="https://www.torbayweekly.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.torbayweekly.co.uk</a>Torbay Tomorrow: <a href="https://www.torbayweekly.co.uk/section/3286/torbay-tomorrow" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.torbayweekly.co.uk/section/3286/torbay-tomorrow</a></p><p>Torbay Lifestyle Magazine: (Coming Soon)</p><p> <strong>Dartmoor</strong></p><p>The Moorlander Newspaper: <a href="https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/</a></p><p>Dartmoor Magazine: <a href="https://dartmoormagazine.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://dartmoormagazine.co.uk/</a></p><p> <strong>Exeter</strong></p><p>Exeter Today Newspaper: <a href="https://www.exetertoday.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.exetertoday.co.uk/</a></p><p>Exeter Living Magazine: <a href="https://epaper.exeterlivingmag.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://epaper.exeterlivingmag.co.uk/</a></p><p>Exeter Tomorrow Magazine: <a href="https://www.exetertoday.co.uk/section/3125/exeter-tomorrow" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.exetertoday.co.uk/section/3125/exeter-tomorrow</a></p><p>Exeter Visitor Guide: <a href="https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx</a></p><p> <strong>North Devon</strong></p><p>North Devon Gazette: <a href="https://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/</a></p><p>North Devon Tomorrow Magazine (Coming Soon)</p><p><strong>Upgrade your rail tickets with Seat Frog: </strong><a href="https://seatfrog.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://seatfrog.com/</a></p><p>Book onto the <strong>Christmas Social</strong> at Ibis Styles, for members of Torbay Business Forum, Torbay Business Network, Paignton and District Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurs Circle. Tickets are on Eventbrite: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-christmas-networking-social-of-the-year-tickets-1662109396949" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-christmas-networking-social-of-the-year-tickets-1662109396949</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you for listening! Please leave a 5-star review, and subscribe for the next episode.</p><p><br /></p>
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