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Alexina Cassidy is the founder of ActNow Consulting and a passionate advocate for helping businesses become a force for good. As a Sustainable Business Advisor, she supports organisations in developing practical ESG and sustainability strategies that balance commercial success with environmental and social responsibility. Alexina is also a specialist B Corp Consultant, guiding companies through the journey toward B Corp certification and helping them embed responsible practices into the heart of their operations. Alongside this, she works with organisations to develop credible carbon reduction plans as part of their path to Net Zero, and delivers Carbon Literacy training through engaging workshops and courses delivered both online and in person. After a varied career spanning investment banking, fundraising, teaching, and project coordination within the legal consulting sector, Alexina launched ActNow Consulting in 2023 to focus fully on helping organisations reduce their carbon footprints and create meaningful positive impact for their people, communities, and the planet. In July 2025, ActNow Consulting itself became a certified B Corporation. An optimist at heart, Alexina believes businesses have a responsibility to address the climate and biodiversity crisis and that collective action can drive real change. Guided by her mantra, “Always Make a Difference,” she works to inspire organisations to reduce negative impacts and increase their positive contribution to the world. Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio Wednesday 18th of March

Esther Gammage is the founder of Esther Ruth Consulting, a practice dedicated to empowering leaders to unlock their potential, build confidence, and create thriving, people-first workplaces. With more than 20 years’ experience in HR and nearly a decade specialising in leadership coaching, she brings both deep commercial insight and a strong belief that effective leadership begins with service. Inspired by the principles in Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek, Esther works with leaders to move beyond traditional management and instead lead through support, empathy, and inspiration. Her work focuses on helping individuals and organisations cultivate emotionally intelligent, resilient leadership that drives engagement, trust, and sustainable success. Through Leadership and Confidence Coaching, Leadership Development programmes, ADHD Coaching, and Fractional HR Business Partner consultancy, Esther supports leaders in building authentic confidence, developing inclusive and high-performing teams, and embedding neuroinclusive, people-centred cultures. A passionate advocate for women in leadership, she also works with women rebuilding their confidence after toxic workplaces, helping them reclaim their voice, power, and leadership legacy. Alongside her consulting work, Esther is a public speaker on topics including wellbeing, confidence-building, and inclusive leadership strategy. Combining lived experience with professional expertise, she inspires leaders and organisations to create environments where people feel valued, supported, and able to thrive. Originally broadcast on Open4Busoness on NLive Radio on 11th March 2026

Award winning Simon Davis from Keller Williams,the world’s largest estate agency, has his finger on the pulse of the local property market. Simon has access to detailed local and nationwide data,including highly informative heatmaps that reveal market trends and buyer demand across the area. Did you know that, according to an industry leader,Northamptonshire is predicted to be a growth hotspot in 2026? Originally broadcast on Tuesday 24th February 2026 on Open4Business hosted by Simon Cox.

Daniel Clee is the Managing Director and James Weatherall the Creative Director for The Avenue Motion Picture Company who offer London quality video and visual story telling to Northamptonshire and the surrounding counties. In this interview, Daniel and James share their experience about the business, why people should consider using a video production company over filming themselves on mobile devices and how they work with their clients. Originally broadcast on Tuesday 24th February 2026 on Open4Business hosted by Simon Cox.

Rad talks about the growth of Sparrow Construction over the last nine years and how they are employing just under 100 people across the UK from their Kettering base. Originally broadcast on Tuesday 27th January 2026 on Open4Business hosted by Simon Cox.

Damon, Heather and Tyler join Simon in the studio to discussthe forthcoming TedX Northampton event taking place on 7th March.During the interview, they also announce the speakers lined up for this yearsevent so have a listen to see if you know of anyone announced at this yearsline up. Originally broadcast on Tuesday 27th January 2026 on Open4Business hosted by Simon Cox.

Moraye Whelan is an author who has just published her first book. In this interview, Moraye talks through the publishing process, what its like to be an author and what is was like the first time someone bought her book! Originally broadcast on Tuesday 27th January on Open4Business hosted by Simon Cox.

Cassandra talks to Simon about manufacturing in Northamptonshire and how she’s looking to bring manufacturers together through the Northamptonshire Manufacturing Alliance. Cassandra is passionate about the manufacturing sector and keen to support local businesses in Northamptonshire through the Alliance. Originally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Simon Cox 13th of January 2026

Rupert, a previous guest with Simon on Open4Business, joins the show to talk about a new family business which is offering fractional business services to SME’s. Rupert and his wife Angela are both experienced business professionals and their services will be valuable to their clients looking to make change in their business in 2026 and beyond. Originally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Simon Cox 13th of January 2026

Rebecca talks to Simon about her involvement in community radio, what its like to run a radio station and the benefits to local businesses looking to raise their profile through radio. With 20 years experience in radio broadcasting, station management and mentoring, Rebecca is one of the most respected people in community radio and her passion comes across in this interview. https://nliveradio.com/open4businessOriginally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Simon Cox 13th of January 2026

In a very moving yet inspirational interview, award-winning social entrepreneur and poet Quinton Green aka Mr Milise, founder and CEO of Northampton-based MMAP Pathways CIC, talks about his personal journey from a challenging background and victim of a knife attack at 17 years of age through to his work across the UK as advocate and practitioner supporting disadvantaged young people as well as youngsters and their families that are victims of knife crimes, earning many accolades along the way including the 2025 High Sheriff’s Award. Originally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Adrian Pryce 6/1/2026

Looking back at his highlights from 2025 and his hopes for 2026, Father Oliver Coss, Rector of All Saints Church in Northampton,  shares his perspective on how Northampton is gaining confidence in itself after several successful events last year, and how he hopes we can all carry this into the New Year. Originally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Adrian Pryce 6/1/2026

Musical dance student and choreographer Emily and her mother,  Dr Louise Reader of the University of Northampton’s Faculty of Business & Law, explore the  life and career prospects as a young person in today’s fast-changing world - and how similar and also different are the aspirations of each for Emily. And does she listen to her Mum?! Originally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Adrian Pryce 6/1/2026

The University of Northampton’s Associate Professor, Dr Tracey Redwood talks about her research on menopause in the workplace with guidance for business leaders, and her career as an academic studying life transitions, leading up to her new book Power Surge Balancing Midlife - A Guide to Living Your Best Life Originally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Adrian Pryce 6/1/2026

The Royal & Derngate is a crown jewel in Northamptonshire, and Development Manager Chris Smith discusses their work across the summer ‘dark’ season before the re-opening with a Made in Northamptonshire production ‘Breaking the Code’ . Chris also talks about other ways to engage with and support the theatre, including a successful opportunities to join its Directors’ Circle or Business Club. See  https://royalandderngate.co.uk/together/working-with-your-business/ Originally broadcast 19th August on Open4Business on NLive Raido