Our HiveMinds Podcast was created to bring young people and our incredible community of supporters together, giving them the chance to have honest conversations with influential business leaders, community champions and media professionals, while asking the questions that mattered most to them.
The series also gave some of our valued partners an opportunity to connect directly with the young people they support, sharing their experiences, career journeys and lessons learned along the way.
Every episode was researched, written and recorded by our young people, creating engaging conversations about careers, ambition, overcoming challenges and finding your own path.
While we’re taking a pause from recording new episodes, the conversations and career insights shared by our guests remain as relevant as ever. Until HiveMinds returns, we’re revisiting the episodes we’ve recorded so far and celebrating the young people and supporters who brought them to life.
Episode 1: Donna Scully, Owner and Director of Carpenters Group
In our first episode, young people from The Hive sat down with Donna Scully, Owner and Director of Carpenters Group, to discuss her career journey, from earning her first pay packet to becoming one of the region’s most influential business leaders.
Donna also shares her work with The Girls’ Network and reflects on being named Merseyside Woman of the Year 2024.
Listen to Episode 1
Episode 2: Mike Hill, Managing Director of Cammell Laird
Mike Hill joins HiveMinds to share how his early experiences in Cubs, Scouts and Beavers sparked a lifelong passion for boats and engineering.
From his first job at Millets in Birkenhead to leading one of the UK’s most recognisable shipbuilding companies, Mike reflects on the lessons, challenges and opportunities that shaped his career.
Listen to Episode 2
Episode 3: Peter McDowall, LFC TV
For our final episode, Hive ambassadors sit down with Peter McDowall, one of the voices behind LFC TV, to talk football, broadcasting and life behind the camera.
Peter discusses the realities of working in sports media, the importance of storytelling, and the role that passion and perseverance have played throughout his career.
If you’ve ever considered a future in sport, media or broadcasting, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.
Listen to Episode 3
These episodes are a snapshot of what can happen when young people are given the opportunity to ask questions, share ideas and learn from those who’ve carved their own path. As we look ahead to the future of HiveMinds, we’re delighted to revisit the conversations that started the journey and celebrate everyone who helped make them possible.