In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter talks with Victoria Jenkins, Fashion Designer and Founder of the adaptive fashion brand, ‘Unhidden’. Victoria shares her incredible journey into the fashion industry, the inspiration behind her brand, and barriers she’s had to overcome in convincing the industry to embrace inclusive design and the challenges she still faces. She highlights the need for better representation of disabled people in fashion and reveals how she is working to normalise inclusive design through her brand.

Highlights include:

• Victoria’s company ‘Unhidden’ which makes clothes disabled people feel good wearing, rather than just designing for the catwalk
  

• Innovation in fashion design after meeting a patient in hospital who couldn't dress how she wanted for work or at home due to her disability
  

• Overcoming skepticism and indifference from the fashion industry
  

• Now has a range in Primark, a major high street retailer
  

• Accessibility and inclusion are core to Victoria's design philosophy
  

• Advocate for hiring more people with disabilities in the fashion industry, and more inclusive designs
  

• Braving a TED talk to raise awareness about the need for adaptive fashion
  

• Goal of expanding the reach of her brand and designs to make fashion more accessible

Connect with Victoria Jenkins on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-jenkins-812b7027/

Find out more about ‘Unhidden’

https://unhiddenclothing.com/

Visit the Victoria Jenkins Website

https://victoriaannofficial.com/

Find out more about your host Gill Hunter

https://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/

Find out more about Square One Law

https://squareonelaw.com/

Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’

https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/

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This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩

https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/

For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.

In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter talks with Michaela Reaney, founder of Opportunity Global and TEDx Teesside. Michaela shares her passion for learning, curiosity and travel, and how this shaped her mindset of being ‘fearless’ in life. She opens up about the challenges women face and how this inspired her to bring TEDx to Teesside in order to bring inspirational and educational opportunities to her local community. She refuses to let fear or health issues hold her back from pursuing new opportunities and wants others to do the same.

Highlights include:

• Michaela's company Opportunity Global focuses on developing "human skills" like communication and empathy

• Love of learning and travel, from working in 10 different countries across 4 continents

• Challenging sexism when working in India, and making a positive impact

• Organizing TEDx events in Teesside to bring inspiring ideas and speakers to her hometown, which is often overlooked

• Michaela has not let fear hold her back, and believes in putting herself in new and uncomfortable situations as opportunities for growth and learning

• Faced with a heart condition, she is very intentional about how she lives her life and the impact she wants to have

  
  

  
  

Connect with Michaela Reaney on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelareaney/

Find out more about TEDx Teesside Women

https://tedxteesside.com/

Visit the Michaela Reaney Website

https://theopportunity.global/

Find out more about your host Gill Hunter

https://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/

Find out more about Square One Law

https://squareonelaw.com/

Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’

https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/

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This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩

https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/

For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.

In this powerful episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter sits down with Ste Dunn, creative and cultural leader and festival director of Northern Pride. Ste shares his remarkable journey from working in the corporate world, to becoming a prominent voice in the LGBTQ+ community and a force behind transformative cultural projects in the UK. Ste reflects on the personal passions that led him to Pride, the power of visibility in a shifting political climate, and the joy of building platforms for others.

Highlights include:

• From corporate problem-solver to creative changemaker: how photography sparked Ste’s cultural journey

• The evolution of Northern Pride and making the LGBTQ+ community ‘unapologetically visible’

• Supporting the trans community and fostering year-round visibility beyond Pride weekend

• The impact of National Lottery funding and celebrating 30 years of grassroots change

• Collaborating on the rebrand of the Glasshouse and what makes cultural venues truly accessible

• Leading with purpose: empowering producers, artists, and underrepresented voices

• Why allyship, lived experience, and community commissioning are key to societal change

• Ste’s vision for the future - and the value of saying yes to creative opportunity

This podcast was recorded on 26 March 2025, prior to the Supreme Court gender ruling and the subsequent developments, including media coverage and responses from other organisations. For the most up-to-date information from Northern Pride, please visit www.northern-pride.com/news.

Connect with Ste Dunn on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stedunn/?originalSubdomain=uk

Find out more about Newcastle Pride

https://www.northern-pride.com/2025

Find out more about National Lottery Funding

https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/

Find out more about your host Gill Hunter

https://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/

Find out more about Square One Law

https://squareonelaw.com/

Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’

https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/

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This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩

https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/

For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.

In this energising episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter speaks with Anna Gibson, entrepreneur and co-founder of Micro Scooters. Anna shares how a spontaneous discovery of a scooter on the school run sparked the creation of a pioneering company that revolutionised everyday transport for children – and later, adults.

Anna reflects on navigating the rollercoaster of business growth, embracing innovation, and committing to sustainability.

Highlights include:

• How a school-run scooter moment became a multimillion-pound idea
  

• Building a values-led business with family and friendship at its core
  

• Navigating supply chains, market trends, and the post-COVID adult scooter boom
  

• Achieving B Corp certification and embedding sustainability into business strategy
  

• The inspiration behind initiatives like Scooter Aid and rehoming old scooters
  

• Anna’s experiences with personal growth, imposter syndrome, and learning to lead with confidence
  

• Supporting the next generation of founders through mentorship and experience

  
  

Connect with Anna Gibson on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-gibson-a920a934/?originalSubdomain=uk

Visit the Micro Scooters Ltd Website

https://www.micro-scooters.co.uk/

Find out more about your host Gill Hunter

https://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/

Find out more about Square One Law

https://squareonelaw.com/

Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’

https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/

This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩

https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/

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In this inspiring episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter speaks with David Burdus - inclusive design consultant, accessibility champion, and paratriking enthusiast. David shares his extraordinary journey from a life-changing spinal injury sustained in an accident.

David shares his extraordinary journey through an accident that left him with a from life-changing spinal injury to becoming a leading voice in disability inclusion, inclusive design, and accessible infrastructure. With humour, honesty, and deep expertise, he explores how inclusive design must be rooted in lived experience - and why true accessibility benefits everyone.

Highlights include:

• David’s personal journey from spinal cord injury to inclusive design leadership
  

• Challenges in disability rights before the Equality Act — and how far we’ve come
  

• How inclusive thinking, co-production, and accessibility audits drive systemic change
  

• The symbolic power of removing the steps at Number 10 Downing Street
  

• The evolution of assistive technology and adaptive vehicles like the Martin Conquest trike
  

• Inclusive design in the built environment and neurodiverse-friendly workplaces
  

• David’s upcoming project ‘Whiskey Chasers’ — blending disability representation, travel, and whisky culture

  
  

Connect with David Burdus

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-burdus-bsc-0b3a7812/?originalSubdomain=uk

Keep up to date with The Whisky Chasers

https://linktr.ee/thewhiskychasers?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Find out more about your host Gill Hunter

Find out more about Square One Law

https://squareonelaw.com/

Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’

https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/

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This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩

https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/

For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.

In this brand new episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter is joined by Alison Dunn, CEO of the Society Matters Group (which incorporates Citizens Advice Gateshead), for a thought provoking conversation on the future of work and leadership.

Alison shares her insights on the evolving working landscape, and reflects on her journey from a legal career to her current CEO role. Alison’s unwavering dedication to equity, personal development, and creating opportunities for systemic change shines through as she continues to champion for positive transformation.

Highlights include:

• Alison's transition from a legal career to becoming a charity CEO

  
  

• Her leadership evolution from performance-driven management to a collaborative and supportive approach.

  
  

• The successful implementation of a four-day working week at Citizens Advice, leading to improved staff retention and reduced absences.

  
  

• Insights into Citizens Advice’s regional and national services and their impact.

  
  

• What being an anti-racist organisation means including the challenges and benefits in becoming one.

  
  

• The effects of online trolling and Alison’s advocacy for using platforms to drive social justice.

  
  

Connect with Alison Dunn on Linkedin

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/alisondunncag

Find out more about your host Gill Hunter

https://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/

Find out more about Square One Law

https://squareonelaw.com/

Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’

https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/

This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩

https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/

For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.

Join host Gill Hunter, Managing Partner at Square One Law, as Fear Less, Do More returns for an inspiring fifth season. This season features 12 separate conversations with fearless guests who’ve broken barriers and redefined success in their fields.

From Big Brother winner-turned-mental health advocate Anthony Hutton to inclusive design consultant David Burdus, activist Catrina McHugh, and self-taught property developers Jack and Tom Atha, each guest shares powerful stories of resilience and innovation.

You’ll also meet trailblazers like Anna Gibson, who brought micro scooters to the UK, and inclusive fashion designer Victoria Jenkins, whose work is featured in Primark.

Perfect for entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone seeking inspiration, this podcast delivers motivational insights, fresh perspectives, and bold stories to encourage us all to ‘fear less and do more.’

Find out more about your host Gill Hunter

https://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/

Find out more about Square One Law

https://squareonelaw.com/

Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’

https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/

This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩

https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/

For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.

In this compelling debut episode of our fifth season, host Gill Hunter chats with Anthony Hutton who opens up about his rise to fame as winner of ‘Big Brother’ back in 2005, and the blessings and challenges that followed.

Hear his story about life after the fame and money ran out and how training as a barber helped him discover his sense of purpose and ability to connect with men also suffering poor mental health and how his own struggles led him to become champion of men’s mental health with his ‘Never Throw In The Towel Project.’

Highlights include:

• Anthony’s experience and drive to be on ‘Big Brother.’

  
  

• His experience with the darker side of fame in the years after.

  
  

• Struggles with finding a ‘normal’ job in the midst of financial troubles and battles with drugs and alcohol.

  
  

• Rediscovering his purpose as a barber where men opened up about their struggles.

  
  

• How the passing of Anthony’s grandma inspired him to set up ‘Never Throw In The Towel Project.’

  
  

Find Anthony Hutton here on Linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-hutton-9b5440102?originalSubdomain=uk

Find out more about your host Gill Hunter

https://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/

Find out more about Square One Law

https://squareonelaw.com/

Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’

https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/

This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩

https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/

For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.