Island Influencers

Kasia Chudy, founder of the Natural Animal Clinic

Apr 16, 2025

This week Sharon chats with Kasia Chudy, a veterinary surgeon and the founder of the Natural Animal Clinic in Ballasalla, where she and her team bring a fresh and holistic approach to animal care.

Originally from Poland, Kasia studied veterinary medicine at the University of Environmental and Life Sciences in Wrocław....

Deborah Heather, Chief Executive Officer of Visit Isle of Man

Apr 2, 2025

In this episode of Island Influencers, we welcome Deborah Heather, CEO of Visit Isle of Man to share her story and ambitious plans for the island.

Deborah’s early childhood was in Durham, and at nine, she moved to Hong Kong. Her experiences abroad and back in the UK shaped her perspective and led to a successful...

Vicki Hotchkiss, founder of Compass Strategy and a non-executive director for the Isle of Man Football Association

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...

Jason Bissell, Global AI & Data Executive, Strategic Advisor, and Chair of the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Board

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...

Anne Harrison co-owner of Wine Down Ltd - Restaurant and Wine Merchant

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...