In this inspiring conversation, Gill Tiney and Nicholas Adkins, founder of the Pink Socks Movement, explore the transformative power of authentic human connection in a digitally connected yet emotionally disconnected world. They unpack the difference between connectivity and true connection, reminding us that genuine relationships are built through presence, openness, and self-expression, not algorithms or screens.

From everyday moments on trains and in grocery stores to global movements rooted in kindness, this episode invites listeners to reconnect with what it means to be human. Nicholas shares the origin story of the Pink Socks Movement, a simple act of gifting pink socks that sparked over 300,000 meaningful connections worldwide. Each pair serves as a reminder to see the good in others, spark conversations, and lead with love.

Gill and Nicholas also dive into how fear, social conditioning, and polarization limit our ability to connect, and how choosing love, curiosity, and diversity can radically expand our world. The conversation also introduces Nicholas’s book, “The Pink Socks,” a heartfelt collection of real stories designed to be gifted and shared, with all proceeds supporting the Pink Socks Life nonprofit. 

🎧 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why authentic self-expression creates deeper human connection
• The difference between digital connectivity and emotional connection
• How fear blocks relationships and how to move through it with love
• The philosophy and global impact of the Pink Socks Movement
• Why engaging with people different from you enriches life and leadership

If you’re interested in human connection, kindness, leadership, emotional intelligence, personal growth, or social impact, this episode will leave you inspired to look up, smile, and connect, one small moment at a time.

What begins as a chance LinkedIn connection unfolds into a powerful story of resilience, purpose, and community. In this episode, we explore how personal struggles became the inspiration for The Sun Will Come Up a free app designed to support mental well-being, mindfulness, and human connection. From life in Morocco to sunrise rituals, creative community events, and simple daily practices, this conversation reminds us that healing happens in small, shared moments—and that hope is always rising.

In this episode, Peter Hawkins shares insights from his book Zirons: The Theory of Nothing, offering a bold perspective on existence, consciousness, and the universe. He explores the idea that “nothing” is not absence but a balanced, energetic state—one that holds information, awareness, and continuity beyond physical life. The conversation touches on unanswered questions in science, the role of gravity, the nature of faith, and whether reality itself may be a persistent illusion. Thought-provoking and deeply reflective, this episode invites listeners to explore new ways of understanding life, death, and what lies beyond.

Discover how EFT Tapping can help calm your mind, reduce stress, and rewire your brain for emotional balance. In this episode, Gill Tiney speaks with EFT practitioner Jennifer Reef about the science and simplicity behind tapping, how acknowledging negative emotions creates new neural pathways, and why this gentle technique is a powerful tool for self-calming, confidence, and inner peace. The conversation ends with a guided tapping session you can try immediately—anytime, anywhere.

This conversation with Fuzia Talent founder Shraddha Varmma explores the evolution of Fuzia from a simple writing club into a global women’s community and talent platform. Shraddha discusses the societal barriers women continue to face, the importance of collaboration and shared stories, and how Fuzia supports entrepreneurs, coaches, and solopreneurs through expert-led assistance and community-driven growth. She also reveals Fuzia’s next chapter: the launch of Fuzia.ai, an AI-enabled ecosystem designed to streamline lead generation, content creation, and client management so women can focus on their core strengths. Throughout the discussion, Shraddha underscores the significance of resilience, alignment with core values, mentorship, and mindful routines in sustaining long-term entrepreneurial success. A conversation on purpose-driven leadership, human-first AI adoption, and building cultures where women can thrive.

Travel is so much more than ticking destinations off a map — it’s a human experience rooted in connection. In this episode, we unpack the deeper meaning of travel and explore why the real magic happens when we connect with people, cultures, and communities along the way. We dive into how meaningful interactions shape us, expand our worldview, and create lifelong memories. When curiosity meets compassion and culture meets conversation, travel becomes a powerful catalyst for personal growth and transformation.
Join us as we explore: 🌍 Why true travel is about people, not places
💬 The role of human connection in transformative trips
❤️ How shared experiences build empathy and broaden perspective
✨ Stories that show how travel can change us from the inside out
Whether you’re an avid traveler or dreaming of your next journey, this episode reminds us that the world becomes richer when we open our hearts to others.

In this episode, we sit down with sustainability expert Gary Brown to uncover why embracing sustainable practices is no longer optional—it's a strategic advantage for SMEs. From cutting operational costs to strengthening brand trust and aligning with global sustainability standards, Gary breaks down simple, practical steps that small and medium-sized businesses can apply today. We explore how SMEs can build sustainability habits that are realistic, meaningful, and profitable. Whether you're just beginning your sustainability journey or looking to refine your strategy, this conversation offers a clear roadmap to becoming a purpose-driven, future-ready organization. Tune in as we dive into:
🌱 Practical ways SMEs can start implementing sustainability
💡 Cost-saving strategies through eco-efficient practices
📈 How sustainability drives business growth and competitive edge
🌍 Aligning with global sustainability trends and the future of green business Join us to discover how sustainability isn’t just a responsibility — it’s a powerful opportunity to fuel growth, purpose, and impact.

The discussion highlights the importance of challenging the idea of “I can’t do it” by replacing it with “I can’t do it yet.” Host shares an anecdote about a child’s wisdom in this regard, and Stephanie Ward offers personal examples of pushing beyond perceived limitations, such as managing a larger team, traveling independently despite mobility issues, and even approaching a celebrity for a photo. Her experiences with airport special assistance illustrate the frustration of being labeled and then misunderstood or denied the very support that label is meant to provide. Stephanie Ward explains that pushing oneself to 101% of capacity each day, without causing burnout, builds resilience and increases overall capability, much like physical training. She emphasizes that one’s mindset often creates more disability than the physical condition itself, advocating for proactive development in areas like empathy, even for autistic individuals.

From navigating the highs and lows of a successful, but turbulent, business career to discovering the power of “The Lonely Seat,” Keith shares the lessons that failure and resilience have taught him.
This conversation explores how personal accountability, authentic leadership, and paying it forward can transform professional and personal journeys. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or lifelong learner, Keith’s story is a compelling reminder that failure isn’t the end, it’s a stepping stone toward growth.

You’ll find here stories of resilience, loss, and healing, and how acceptance, gratitude, and support can help us navigate life’s hardest moments.

   The Universe does not discriminate or compartmentalise … and when you make a choice – when you do a doing, the energy that underpins that action will be reflected back at you through the consequence that is created by that action. That is Universal Law. It is how the Universe works through us – it can only say Yes!                                            

Karen Baines is passionate about showing Entrepreneurs how they can achieve the empowerment and freedom they truly desire, by demystifying their own creational process, staying in absolute integrity with themselves and owning the creation of their own experience.

In this episode of Being Human, Hidden Depths, Jill Tiney welcomes Jack Blenkinsop from B1G1 to explore how businesses can create meaningful impact through giving. They discuss B1G1’s unique model, the power of community, and the importance of embedding purpose into business operations, revealing inspiring stories and actionable insights. 🌍🤝

In this inspiring episode, Masami Sato, founder of B1G1, shares how her journey from a small family shop in Tokyo to global travel sparked a powerful mission: helping businesses create measurable impact. 💡 Unlike traditional charities, B1G1 is a social enterprise that helps companies embed giving into everyday business, funding projects like clean water, education, and the environment—without taking a cut from donations.

From living in a kitchen while pregnant to mentoring at Wimbledon, Masami's story is a testament to resilience, purpose, and the power of connection. Discover how micro-giving is changing lives, and how your business can be part of a global movement of meaningful change. 🌱💖

In this episode, Gill chats with Andrea about her fascinating journey from a corporate career to becoming a transformational coach and active member of Collaboration Global. They dive deep into the power of intuition, navigating life’s transitions, and embracing love-based decision-making over fear.

Andrea shares insights from her life in Prague, her experience of the Velvet Revolution, and how those events shaped her perspective on global citizenship and community. Together, they explore the importance of kindness, personal growth, and the courage to step outside of comfort zones.

Gill and Andrea also pull back the curtain on the podcast creation process, discuss plans for growing their global community, and share tips on balancing wellbeing—plus a few laughs about tech hiccups and self-care remedies.

The conversation explores how to trust and develop intuition in both personal and professional life. Andrea and Gill reflect on the natural cycles of personal growth and the importance of recognising and embracing life’s major transitions. Andrea introduces her Glow Guide, a framework for making decisions based on love rather than fear. They also share real-life examples of how small acts of kindness can transform challenging situations. A key focus is on how to build meaningful collaborations rooted in connection and mutual support rather than transactional motives. Finally, they discuss how to expand business opportunities while fostering genuine global partnerships.

In this inspiring episode, Gill speaks with Noreen Remat, founder of the Life Givers Organization in Lahore, Pakistan. They explore Noreen’s mission to provide education for underprivileged children in her village, her powerful personal journey, and the global collaboration that made her dream of building a school possible.

Noreen opens up about the financial hardships she faced, leaving a difficult job, and persevering through repeated challenges to register her organization. With support from Aidan—who connected with her through the Global Collaboration network—Noreen has been able to continue her work and build a school that’s nearly complete.

Together, Gill and Noreen discuss the transformative power of education, the role of technology in connecting changemakers, and a unique model of giving where children learn to give back through love and kindness. This episode is a powerful reminder of what can happen when compassion, resilience, and global unity come together to uplift communities.

Listen now to hear how faith, determination, and the kindness of strangers are changing lives through education.

Louise Richardson is fighting a battle on all fronts. Running a charity to help young people stay safe, in every area of their lives is a challenge in itself. Add to that massive demand, coupled with bureaucracy and finding funds to remain sustainable and you can see that she must feel like she is between a rock and a hard place.

But she lives the values of her charity Absafe of Be Kind and Pride and moves mountains to make a difference to the young people who are sent to her. Her fail safe to stop from going crazy in our red tape world is to have a sense of humour and find fun in the every day.

Join us as we have a laugh over the inane and consider the impossible situations we can all face when pushing ourselves to be our best. You can see why she is a valued member of the Collaboration Global community.

Description: Peter Hawkins has a curious mind. In this conversation he reveals how a lifetime of pursuing his curiosity has led him to a lucrative career in some of the biggest organisations in the world, and set him on a personal journey of discovery that could impact everyone on our planet.

He has brought together his lifetime of learning and has recently published his theory that throws open the door for us to consider that everything we have been taught about our existence, the planet and indeed our universe, is wrong!

Join this conversation as we take a peek between the covers of the book and see how 'Zeron Theory' might just change everything.Book: Zerons The Theory of Nothing - https://amzn.to/3EUnF2d

Michelle finds herself in a world where she is connected to the energy of our world and can help so many on their journeys to discover the power within themselves. As an empath she connects deeply to the core issues and supports people in their personal growth. A conversation that opens us up to possibility.

🌟 Exciting New Episode Alert! 🎧Dive deep into the hidden depths of human experiences with our latest podcast episode featuring the inspiring Mark Walmsley. 🌊

Join us as Mark shares his incredible journey through the COVID-19 pandemic, shedding light on its profound impact on the arts sector. With a diverse background in music, branding, and marketing, Mark’s story is a testament to resilience and creativity.

Highlights from the episode include:

🎵 Passion for the Arts: Discover how Mark’s early love for music evolved into a digital focus, leading him to found the Arts and Culture Network group on LinkedIn. This platform became a beacon of hope and connection for many during the pandemic.

💡 Democratic Collective Philanthropy: Learn about Mark’s innovative approach to philanthropy, which has united 152,000 members to support global charities aligned with sustainable development goals.

🤝 Community and Connectivity: Mark emphasizes the importance of arts for mental and physical health and shares his vision for better funding and recognition in the sector. His successful fundraising campaign raised over $100,000, supporting communities like orphan dancers in Kampala.

🎭 Personal Reflections: From personal challenges, like his father’s passing, to joyful family moments, Mark opens up about his life, his blended family with his wife Jo, and his daughter’s musical journey.

🎶 The Power of Music and Theater: Discover how music provided solace during tough times and Mark’s excitement about introducing his grandchildren to theater.Join us in celebrating Mark’s commitment to seizing opportunities, fostering community engagement, and helping others through the Arts and Culture Network. His branding and marketing expertise and active involvement in Collaboration Global are sure to inspire you.

👉 Listen now to explore the profound impact of the arts and the transformative power of community. Don’t miss out on this captivating conversation!

Join Gill Tiney as she welcomes Patrick Melville for an inspiring conversation about mental health, personal transformation, and the power of community. Patrick shares his remarkable journey from being adopted in Colombia to facing a life-threatening brain tumor, and how these experiences shaped his mission to help others.

In this heartfelt episode, Patrick reveals his “H’s of Healing” framework and discusses practical approaches to mental resilience. Learn about the importance of focusing on what we can control and the vital role of community support in overcoming life’s challenges.

This conversation offers valuable insights into mental health awareness, personal growth, and the transformative power of maintaining hope during difficult times. Patrick’s story demonstrates how adversity can become a catalyst for positive change and helping others.