In this episode of Behind the Scenes we speak with Bianca Carr from non-profit organisation The Final Straw Solent.Bianca is leading the way across the south or England, and now the world, to help businesses eradicate single-use plastics from their inventory. We also chatted about how we can all start to make little changes that will have a massive…

In this episode we talk to Effraim Catlow, Manager of historic Southsea Skate Park in Portsmouth. At time of recording the park was turning 40 years old — first established in 1978, and is known globally as one of the oldest skate parks in the world.We spoke with Effraim about his love of the skate and BMX scene, how the park become a self-supporti…

In this episode of Behind the Scenes we speak with Samantha Worsley, founder Southsea Bathing Hut.Selling natural skin care products inspired by the seaside, Southsea Bathing Hut have been organically growing as a business since 2015, with a mission of reviving Portsmouth's 400 year old soap making heritage.SHOW NOTES- Find out more about SBH via t…

In this episode we talk to the guys from Hounds Barbers in Southsea, Portsmouth. They're a new startup business who've been operating for around 9 months (at time of filming).Business owners Barry Abrook and Elliott Diamond discuss how art plays a big role around the shops community and custom, and share a little advice for other new business owner…