Made In Ely - an Ely Work Collective podcast

Made in Ely is a podcast sharing honest conversations with the people behind Ely’s businesses, creative projects, and local ventures. Each episode explores the real stories — how they got started, the challenges they’ve faced, and what drives them forward. Recorded at Ely Work Collective, it’s a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build something meaningful in our city.

Made In Ely - an Ely Work Collective podcast is a business podcast hosted by Ely Work Collective, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ely Work Collective hosts Made In Ely - an Ely Work Collective podcast, a business show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #17

  Made In Ely - Episode 17 - Louise at Beauty Loft

  Aug 10, 202644 minS1

  In this episode Louise, owner of The Beauty Loft, tells the story of growing her business from a home treatment room to a busy salon — and the recent move from Ely to a newly renovated space in Little Downham. She shares how a client-first approach, attention to detail and a close-knit team helped the salon thrive. Louise also discusses recruitment, staying true to core services, the emotional push behind the expansion, community support and upcoming plans — plus the salon’s signature pink, spa-like welcome and practical perks like free parking.

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  Episode #16

  Made In Ely - Episode 16 - Luana Martignon

  Aug 3, 202654 min

  In this episode, we chat with Luana, an Ely-based photographer who runs two businesses — traditional wedding and corporate photography, and a separate business in intimate portraiture and branding. She shares her path from learning photography with her father, going full-time three years ago, and the challenges of running a creative business. Luana discusses authenticity in branding, setting boundaries with clients, and how her intimate portrait work helps people on body-confidence journeys by creating natural, unretouched images. She also talks about the Ely community and how listeners can find her work.

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  Episode #15

  Made In Ely - Episode 15 - Jade Raymond at PA Answer

  Jul 27, 202646 minS1

  In this episode of Made in Ely, Cathrine chats with Jade Raymond, owner and director of PA Answer, about her journey from apprentice to business owner and how her team supports small businesses with call answering, diary and email management, and admin services. They discuss practical tips for entrepreneurs such as trusting your intuition, building the right team, and outsourcing tasks to specialist providers to grow efficiently, and how PA Answer tailors services to different industries while maintaining a personal, human approach. Jade also talks about life in Ely, team culture, recruitment, and plans for expanding specialised teams and premises; listeners are invited to try a free trial to see how PA Answer can help their business.

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  Episode #14

  Made In Ely - Episode 14 - Caroline Deeprose at Angels Foundation

  Jul 20, 202654 minS1

  From Empty Rooms to New Beginnings: The Angels Foundation Story In this episode, Caroline Deeprose, founder and CEO of the Angels Foundation UK, shares how a chance encounter led her to build a post-domestic abuse charity that provides furniture and long-term counselling to families starting over. Caroline discusses the emotional and financial challenges survivors face, the gap in post-refuge support, the charity's growth and partnerships, and practical ways listeners and businesses can help.

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  Episode #13

  Made In Ely - Episode 13 - Robyn at Odyssey Games

  Jul 13, 202649 minS1

  Host Cathrine interviews Robyn, founder of Odyssey Games in Ely, about opening a board game shop on the high street, the shop’s community focus, and how games help people connect. Robyn shares her backstory, the shop’s evolution, and how they balance modern and classic games for all ages and abilities. The episode covers practical start‑up lessons, challenges of running a shop in a historic building, upcoming events like Free RPG Day, and rising trends such as solo and mindful games. Listeners learn where to find Odyssey Games and how the shop aims to bring people together through play.

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