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In this powerful episode of Make Your Mark, Kay Suthar is joined by neuro-inclusion expert Lisa Colledge, who brings a bold new perspective on team building, leadership, and communication in the workplace. Lisa shares how her personal journey—sparked by her son’s autism diagnosis—led her to become a trailblazer in creating neurodivergent-friendly team environments. Lisa’s background in science and corporate change management gave her the perfect foundation to test and implement new communication strategies in real-􀆟me, leading to extraordinary results for entire teams. What started as a personal mission turned into a global
message: when you build for neurodivergence, you improve outcomes for everyone. From small business owners to large-scale organizations, this episode uncovers why neuro-inclusion is no longer optional and how even solopreneurs should be thinking about inclusive, high-performance team design. Get ready to change the way you think about communica􀆟on, leadership, and sustainable growth.

What to Expect in This Episode:
(00:00) – From Perseverance to Podcast: Lisa finally joins the show a􀅌er a year of anticipation.
(01:25) – Why neurodivergent inclusion is business-critical, and Lisa’s accidental path to discovering it.
(03:05) – The science behind high-performing teams and how her son’s autism led to corporate innovation.
(06:19) – When corporate experiments go right: how small changes transformed an entire workplace.
(07:11) – From redundancy to reinvention: why Lisa took the leap to launch her own consul􀆟ng business.
(09:58) – Key workplace shifts that created happier, more effective teams.
(10:18) – The power of open communication and how Lisa sparked a movement in her company.
(12:34) – The ripple effect: how one conversation created a global community of support.
(13:54) – Clear communication isn’t just helpful—it’s transformative for everyone.
(15:06) – Adapting workplace systems to be more inclusive (and efficient).
(17:05) – The myth of one-size-fits-all leadership—and the new model every team needs.
(18:52) – Why letting people choose how they work unlocks peak performance.
(20:48) – From podcasting to leadership: giving people multiple ways to engage matters.
(22:09) – The danger of ‘one-off’ team-building events—and how to create las􀆟ng change.
(24:00) – Why outside support creates safer, more honest transformations.
(26:00) – How small businesses (even a team of one!) can start building be􀆩er teams.
(27:46) – How to connect with Lisa and begin your journey into neuro-inspired leadership.

About Lisa Colledge:
Lisa Colledge is a team strategist, neurodivergent inclusion advocate, and the founder of Neuro- Inspired Teaming. With a background in scientific research and corporate change management, Lisa blends evidence-based frameworks with lived experience to help leaders build sustainable, inclusive teams. Her work is inspired by her journey as the mother of an au􀆟s􀆟c child and her corporate roles as Chief of Staff, where she proved that small, thoughtful shifts in communication and culture can have massive ripple effects across organizations.

Connect with Lisa:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisacolledge
Website: Coming soon – connect on LinkedIn for updates.

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In this powerhouse episode of Make Your Mark, Kay Suthar sits down with business strategist and AI nerd Gina Trick — a woman who went from bankruptcy and losing everything to building a 7-figure business... only to walk away from it all for the sake of her health. Gina shares her raw, real story of resilience — from setting up a handmade wedding jewellery business with a bank loan, to losing her house, car, and company during the UK housing crash, to teaching herself web design on a laptop so old even the receivers didn’t want it. She rebuilt her life from scratch, scaled a wedding venue to seven figures, then burnt out so severely her body shut down and took away her speech. Now, Gina helps other entrepreneurs grow profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out — and she’s bringing AI along for the ride. If you’ve ever questioned whether the hustle is worth it, this is the episode that will help you redefine success on your terms.

Episode Highlights with Timestamps:
00:00 – Kay introduces Gina and her North East roots
01:28 – Gina’s first leap into business at age 25 with zero guidance or support
02:47 – How she raised £5K to start her business and what happened after the housing crash
04:10 – Losing everything: house, car, business — and starting again with an old laptop
05:00 – Teaching herself web design and building an online shop from scratch
05:36 – Rebuilding success: boutique shop → wedding venue → 7-figure business
07:07 – The burnout that let her temporarily unable to speak
10:21 – Selling the business and walking away from the “dream” life that drained her
11:10 – From burnout to business strategy: why she helps others create aligned success
13:11 – The illusion of “more is better” — and how to reframe your goals
14:43 – Letting go of guilt after leaving the wedding venue behind
15:02 – Transitioning from “coach” to strategist and owning her expertise
16:20 – Why cookie-cutter strategies don’t work — and how Gina tailors strategy to her clients
18:06 – Matching business models with values, personality, and joy
19:42 – Her hybrid program, Break the Blueprint, and how it works
20:13 – Meet Ali: Gina’s new AI alignment assistant that helps entrepreneurs stay in integrity
21:50 – Why Gina’s building a “GinaBot” — and how it’ll support her clients 24/7
24:02 – Funny behind-the-scenes moments with Kay's own sassy chatbot
27:25 – Teaching AI to speak Geordie (and yes, Ali says "Shy Bairns Get Nowt")
28:32 – How to connect with Gina and get access to Ali

About Gina Trick:
Gina Trick is a bold business strategist who helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs ditch cookie- cutter advice and build aligned, profitable businesses that don’t cost them their health or happiness. After recovering from burnout caused by running a 7-figure wedding venue, Gina now empowers clients through her group program Break the Blueprint, 1:1 strategic mentorship, and her brand-new AI alignment assistant, Ali. With two decades of entrepreneurial experience and a knack for blending strategy with simplicity, Gina’s mission is to help others succeed — without selling their soul.

Connect with Gina Trick:
Instagram: @ginatrickstrategist
LinkedIn: Gina Trick
To get access to Ali (AI Alignment Assistant): DM “Ali” on Instagram

Connect with Kay Suthar!
Website: https://makeyourmarkagency.com/
Podcast: https://www.makeyourmarkpodcast.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-suthar-make-your-mark/
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In this eye-opening episode of Make Your Mark, Kay Suthar welcomes the unapologetic, dynamic, and multi-talented Maddy Alexander-Grout — the voice behind “Mad About Money.” From building a thriving franchise business to facing £80,000 in debt, navigating burnout, and ultimately receiving an ADHD and autism diagnosis, Maddy’s journey is anything but ordinary.
She opens up about how being neurodivergent shaped her business journey, why she speaks out against injustice on social media (even when it costs her income), and how she turned her struggles into fuel to build an inclusive empire. You’ll hear the raw truth behind building a business as a neurodivergent entrepreneur, how Maddy grew a membership of nearly 400 people, and why visibility and values go hand-in-hand. If you’ve ever felt “too much” for the business world or worried about being fully seen — this episode is for you.

Episode Highlights with Timestamps:
00:00 – Kay introduces Maddy and the story behind their first meeting
01:08 – What being a “multi-potentialite” really means and how Maddy shows up in business
02:54 – Helping marginalized entrepreneurs build visible, values-led businesses
04:00 – How redundancy led to Maddy’s first business — and how she scaled it to 27 franchises
06:13 – The pandemic hits — and her thriving business collapses overnight
07:33 – Building an £80K app that became a “money pit”
08:44 – Burnout, ADHD diagnosis, and the business that nearly killed her
10:50 – The lightbulb moment: How her son’s diagnosis revealed her own neurodivergence
13:46 – Choosing between ADHD chaos and autistic clarity with medication
15:02 – Living with the “fruit bowl” of neurodivergent traits — and making peace with it
16:10 – Writing her first book Mad About Money as a dyslexic entrepreneur
18:57 – Lessons learned from a failed business, and how they shaped her new one
19:46 – Building her £20/month membership to 400+ people and becoming a visibility strategist
21:17 – How her brand now reflects her story — tattoos, hair, book, and all
22:50 – Launching a second podcast, Mad About Business, for neurodivergent entrepreneurs
25:06 – Geƫng banned from TikTok’s Creator Program for supporƟng the trans community
27:00 – Being wrongly targeted by the press and turning hate into visibility
30:08 – How to connect with Maddy and get her book Mad About Money
31:25 – Final words of encouragement for entrepreneurs struggling with identity and visibility

About Maddy Alexander-Grout:
Maddy is a neurodivergent business strategist, visibility coach, and author of Mad About Money. She helps underrepresented and marginalized entrepreneurs grow bold, values-driven businesses by showing up fully as themselves — neurodivergence, queerness, ADHD, tattoos, and all. She’s also the founder of a thriving online membership and host of two podcasts: Mad About Money and Mad About Business. Her mission? To help others feel seen, celebrated, and supported — while making more money in the process.

Connect with Maddy:
Website: https://stan.store/MadAboutMoneyOfficial
Instagram: @maddietalksmoney
TikTok: @madaboutmoneyofficial
Facebook: Maddy Alexander-Grout
LinkedIn: Maddy Alexander-Grout

Connect with Kay Suthar!
Website: https://makeyourmarkagency.com/
Podcast: https://www.makeyourmarkpodcast.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-suthar-make-your-mark/
Facebook Group: Podcast PowerHouse
Email: kay@makeyourmarkagency.com

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