Episodes

Tuesday May 24, 2022
Guest Interview with Sara-Louise Martin, Co-Founder of Impact Central
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Sara-Louise Martin, Co-Founder of Impact Central, delivers a 6 month accelerator and mentor programme for businesses solving social and environmental problems.
Her previous experience was forged in professional services and she has traversed roles across Comms and Marketing, including roles as Head of Social and Head of Comms at a number of organisations. Sara-Louise is a creative, entrepreneurial and people-orientated marketing & comms director with a track record in driving integrated cross-channel campaigns. Currently, she is Chief Communicator at Impact Central, Trustee of Fields of Life and Member of The 20:40 Network. Sara-Louise is passionate about living authentically and doing work that aligns with purpose. If you spoke to her today, she may try to evangelise you on the benefits of cold water swimming and you would certainly encounter her fun-loving personality and Irish humour.
This episode is a lesson on being truly authentic, as she shares honestly and vulnerably about the murder of her father as a young child and how that unique experience has shaped her life and driven her on a journey to living a life of purpose.
In this episode:
- The journey so far
- Lessons in aligning work and purpose
- Experiences that have shaped her life
- Living authentically
- Leadership keys

Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Henry Kaestner, shares wisdom and advise from his incredible depth of experience in business and ministry. This episode feels like a pep talk for walking your faith out in the work place. Listen for Henry's advise and keys for faithfulness.
About Our Guest:
Henry Kaestner co-founded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries, and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He and his team seek to serve faith driven investors, funds, partners, advisors, and entrepreneurs through...

Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast:
Lauren Pinkston, Assistant Professor of Business as Mission at Lipscomb University, shares her contagious passion for mission and cultural honour through stories of her own experiences in business. Be inspired by her belief in the potential business holds for expanding the Kingdom and her work developing strategies for effective economical change.
About Our Guest:
Dr. Lauren Pinkston is an Assistant Professor of Business as Mission. She came to Lipscomb University via Southeast Asia, where she lived from 2014-2019 combining community development philosophies with...

Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast:
Nicki Sims, Senior Leader at Skylark Church in Chelmsford and Skylark International, shares her experience of co-leading with her husband while giving practical tips on maintaining balance between ministry and family life. Listen to Nicki’s inspiring leadership story of taking one faith step after the next and hear her advice for being the leader that’s needed in the world.
About Our Guest:
Nicki Sims is Senior Leader of Skylark Church in Chelmsford, a vibrant congregation committed to taking God's love and hope into every arena of society. A visionary leader, Nicki is passionate about the role of the local church as a change-agent in the world. Along with her husband Pete, she also leads Skylark International, a network of churches, charities and ministries. They have two young daughters, Aria and Seren, who keep them on their toes!

Thursday Dec 16, 2021
S2, Ep.9 - Guest interview with Arianna Walker, CEO Mercy UK
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast:
Arianna Walker, CEO Mercy UK, tells her incredible journey of responding to God’s call and pioneering a ministry in the UK. Listen for principles for maintaining emotional wholeness as Arianna shares humbly about her growth as a leader.
About Our Guest:
Arianna Walker is a pioneer- a sought after communicator, author and leader with over 25 years’ experience in developing people, leading teams and coaching individuals – especially in the area of mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. She is the CEO of Mercy UK, a Christian charity that runs a residential home for young women with life controlling issues, as well as providing support, training and discipleship resources to churches and individuals across the UK and Europe.

Thursday Dec 02, 2021
S2, Ep. 8 - Guest interview with Catherine De Souza, Pastor at City Church Cardiff
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast:
Catherine De Souza, Pastor at City Church Cardiff, paints the picture of co-leadership as the leadership model in her life. Listen in for keys to healthy leadership and developing leadership in others.
About Our Guest:
Catherine De Souza and her husband Dominic are the Senior Leaders of City Church Cardiff. She is a Trustee Director of Tearfund, is a member of the Evangelical Alliance Council, and is Kyria Network's National Leader for Wales. Catherine co-chairs the Elim Justice Forum and serves on Elim's Regional Team for Wales. She lives in Cardiff and has two daughters aged 4 and 2.
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Thursday Nov 11, 2021
S2, Ep. 7 - Guest interview with Bekah Legg, CEO of Restored
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast:
Bekah Legg, CEO of Restored, talks us through the weaving together of her leadership story and how God used her history to bring restoration to many. Be inspired by her story of courage to overcome the challenges she faced along the way.
About Our Guest:
Bekah Legg is CEO of Restored, a Christian organisation with a mission to speak up about violence against women and equip the Church to stand against domestic abuse and with survivors. She is married to Steve and together they have raised their five fabulous girls and fostered more in a glorious if sometimes crazy blended family.
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Thursday Oct 21, 2021
S2. Ep6. Guest Interview with Kathleen Colussy, Professor Emeritus of Fashion
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast:
Kathleen Colussy, Professor Emeritus of Fashion, provides gems of spiritual insights and wisdom as she takes us through her leadership journey, including the role of intercession for marketplace leaders and the importance of hearing God personally. Be prepared to be challenged and inspired to partner with God on the assignment He has for you.

Thursday Oct 07, 2021
S2. Ep5. Guest Interview with Fiona Stewart, Founder & CD, Foolproof Creative Arts
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Fiona Stewart, Founder and CD of Foolproof Creative Arts, takes us through the twists and turns of walking out her calling in the creative industry. Highlights include insights into how Fiona has developed her influence through creative leadership and embracing her own leadership style with a dose of humour.

Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
S2. Ep4. Guest Interview with Shae Bynes, Co-Founder, Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast:
Shae Bynes, Co-Founder of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, shares with us about her journey and call to Kingdom leadership ministry. Highlights include what it’s looked like over the last few years building from scratch, and her obedience leading to experiencing and approaching life according to the rhythms of God’s grace.