Mar 19, 2025
This special International Women’s Day episode comes a little
later than planned due to illness, but it’s worth the wait!
Island Influencer Vicki Hotchkiss comes from a long
line of inspirational women and continues to break barriers for
future generations.
As the Founder of Compass Strategy and a
non-executive...
Mar 5, 2025
In this episode of Island Influencers, I sit down with the incredible Jason Bissell, Global AI & Data Executive, Strategic Advisor, and Chair of the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Board.
From a small village in Somerset to leading global AI, tech, and data companies, Jason's career path and life story are nothing short of...
Feb 19, 2025
This week, Sharon records live from the vibrant and cosy setting of Wine Down, the Isle of Man’s cherished restaurant and wine shop, with Anne Harrison, its co-founder.
Years before opening the doors to Wine Down, Anne thought of the name while out on a run—where she does all her best thinking—and dreamed of one...
Feb 5, 2025
In this episode of Island Influencers, Sharon welcomes Sarah
Hickey, the Peatland and Upland Carbon Officer for the Department
of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA). Sarah shares her
passion for conservation, discusses her career path, and sheds
light on her critical work and the significance of...
Jan 22, 2025
This week’s Island Influencers podcast features John
Webster, Chairman of Manx Technology Group. From his early days
growing up near Liverpool and spending summers on the Isle of Man,
to becoming an accomplished economist, entrepreneur, and leader in
both public and private sectors.
John has been a key figure in...