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 22 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 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #22

  Made In Ely - Episode 22 - Charlene of Dazzling Dogs

  Sep 14, 202644 minS1

  Charlene Donnelly, owner of Dazzling Dogs, shares her journey from working as a childminder through personal loss and lockdown to training as a dog groomer and opening a salon near Saxton Business Park in Littleport. She discusses how her Pomeranian, Roxy, inspired the change and how small signs and timing guided her path. The episode covers the practical side of grooming—focusing on dog health, client communication and day-to-day routines—along with the challenges of loneliness, self-doubt and growth. Charlene also talks about using podcasts to stay motivated, her husband joining the business, moving into a larger salon, and plans to mentor future groomers.

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  Episode #21

  Made In Ely - Episode 21 - Mel Norman

  Sep 7, 202651 minS1

  Mel Norman of Yes You Can Eat This shares her journey from film production to creating allergy-friendly, plant-forward recipes that let whole households eat the same meal. She explains practical tips, flexible recipes, and prep shortcuts to make gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan cooking simple and joyful. The episode covers Mel’s background, how she tests recipes for real families, upcoming local cooking experiences, and how her approach focuses on connection, belonging and making mealtimes stress-free for busy cooks. Here is the link for the local cooking experience, details and a sign-up for the priority waitlist: https://yesyoucaneatthis.substack.com/p/an-intimate-cooking-experience-from And for all things "Yes You Can Eat This" - follow the link below! https://yesyoucaneatthis.substack.com/

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  Episode #20

  Made In Ely - Episode 20 - Jodie Fielder from BSS

  Aug 31, 202644 minS1

  In this episode, Jodie Fielder, owner of Behavioural Sleep Solutions in Ely, discusses her journey from special-school teaching to becoming a behavioural sleep specialist. She explains how sleep difficulties affect many autistic children and their families, her assessment-led online approach, practical strategies tailored to each child’s needs, and kind, skill-based alternatives to cry-it-out methods. Jodie shares resources, quick tips, and information about her upcoming membership to support families seeking lasting sleep improvements.

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  Episode #19

  Made In Ely - Episode 19 - Alex White WeThreeClub

  Aug 24, 202646 minS1

  In this episode, Alex White of WeThreeClub talks about starting with gig posters and band merchandise design, growing into major projects for acts like Royal Blood and Florence and the Machine, and shifting into branding and marketing for hospitality and local businesses. Alex discusses the DIY music scene, the value of thoughtful branding, concerns about AI and templated design, and current community-focused projects and festival work around Ely and Cambridge.

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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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