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Island Influencers

Welcome to Island Influencers, our audio podcast sponsored by Thornton.

This podcast is all about telling the stories of successful business owners, experienced professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders based or with influence in the Isle of Man.

Our aim with this show is to highlight these people and their businesses and what good they’re doing in our community. By sharing their stories, we’re hopefully bringing you an awareness of what they’re doing and why they’re doing it.

In short, the goal for this podcast is to increase public trust and confidence in our great Isle of Man community.

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Island Influencers Podcast
Mother and daughter duo Sarah and Rachel Jarvis

Mother and daughter duo Sarah and Rachel Jarvis

28/05/2025Read More
Wendy Ranft-Gerber, Health and Balance

Wendy Ranft-Gerber, Health and Balance

14/05/2025Read More
Graham Makepeace-Warne, Head of Engagement at the Manx Wildlife Trust

Graham Makepeace-Warne, Head of Engagement at the Manx Wildlife Trust

30/04/2025Read More
Kasia Chudy, founder of the Natural Animal Clinic

Kasia Chudy, founder of the Natural Animal Clinic

16/04/2025Read More
Deborah Heather, Chief Executive Officer of Visit Isle of Man

Deborah Heather, Chief Executive Officer of Visit Isle of Man

02/04/2025Read More
Vicki Hotchkiss, founder of Compass Strategy and a non-executive director for the Isle of Man Football Association

Vicki Hotchkiss, founder of Compass Strategy and a non-executive director for the Isle of Man Football Association

19/03/2025Read More
Jason Bissell, Global AI & Data Executive, Strategic Advisor, and Chair of the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Board

Jason Bissell, Global AI & Data Executive, Strategic Advisor, and Chair of the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Board

05/03/2025Read More
Anne Harrison co-owner of Wine Down Ltd - Restaurant and Wine Merchant

Anne Harrison co-owner of Wine Down Ltd – Restaurant and Wine Merchant

19/02/2025Read More
Sarah Hickey, Ecologist & Peatland and Upland Carbon Officer for the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA)

Sarah Hickey, Ecologist & Peatland and Upland Carbon Officer for the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA)

05/02/2025Read More
John Webster, Chairman, Manx Technology Group

John Webster, Chairman, Manx Technology Group

22/01/2025Read More
Karen Wilson Island Influencers

Dr Karen Wilson, Founder of Mannin Doctors Ltd

08/01/2025Read More
Episode 120: Island Influencer Amy Howse, founder of Soundology, Sound Therapist/Artist, Yoga Teacher & former Speech & Language Therapist

Island Influencer Amy Howse, founder of Soundology, Sound Therapist/Artist, Yoga Teacher & former Speech & Language Therapist

20/11/2024Read More
Why we love living on the Isle of Man: Insights from Island Influencers

Why we love living on the Isle of Man: Insights from Island Influencers

17/10/2024Read More

Chris Gregory, Chief Executive Officer, Isle of Play

18/09/2024Read More
Island Influencer Gary Cobb

Island Influencer Gary Cobb

21/08/2024Read More
Gyp Buggane, Sound Engineer, DJ and Remixer, owner of Ballagroove Recording Studio

Gyp Buggane, Sound Engineer, DJ and Remixer, owner of Ballagroove Recording Studio

07/08/2024Read More
John Knight, CEO at Hospice Isle of Man

John Knight, CEO at Hospice Isle of Man

24/07/2024Read More
Cath Robertshaw, Chief Operating Officer, Eyesea

Cath Robertshaw, Chief Operating Officer, Eyesea

10/07/2024Read More
Tanya Anderson, founder of Lovely Greens, Gardening Author, Blogger, & YouTuber

Tanya Anderson, founder of Lovely Greens, Gardening Author, Blogger, & YouTuber

26/06/2024Read More
Derry Kissack BEM, Commentator and frontman of the madcap Purple Helmets, Author and Retired Business Owner

Derry Kissack BEM, Commentator and frontman of the madcap Purple Helmets, Author and Retired Business Owner

12/06/2024Read More
Island Influencer Carol Ann Kinley-Smith

Island Influencer Carol Ann Kinley-Smith

15/05/2024Read More
Island Influencer Sarah Mercer

Island Influencer Sarah Mercer

01/05/2024Read More
Island Influencer Boakesey Closs, the IXth Manx Bard

Island Influencer Boakesey Closs, the IXth Manx Bard

03/04/2024Read More
Sinead O’Connor, Head of the Regulatory and Compliance Services team at DQ Advocates, Isle of Man

Sinead O’Connor, Head of the Regulatory and Compliance Services team at DQ Advocates, Isle of Man

20/03/2024Read More
Island Influencer Fiona Fitzpatrick

Island Influencer Fiona Fitzpatrick

06/03/2024Read More
Personal Trainer and Entrepreneur Juan Cheung, Island Influencer

Personal Trainer and Entrepreneur Juan Cheung, Island Influencer

21/02/2024Read More
Island Influencer Andrea Chambers

Island Influencer Andrea Chambers

07/02/2024Read More
Island Influencer Jeroen Wats

Island Influencer Jeroen Wats

24/01/2024Read More
Island Influencer Lianne Gregory

Island Influencer Lianne Gregory

10/01/2024Read More
Island Influencer Catriona Mackie

Island Influencer Catriona Mackie

13/12/2023Read More
Advocate Damian Molyneaux, Island Influencer

Advocate Damian Molyneux, Island Influencer

29/11/2023Read More
Island Influencer Sharon Sutton – 100th episode

Island Influencer Sharon Sutton – 100th episode

13/11/2023Read More
Kurt Roosen, Head of Innovation at Digital Isle of Man

Kurt Roosen, Head of Innovation at Digital Isle of Man

25/10/2023Read More
Island Influencer Lyle Krause

Island Influencer Lyle Krause

11/10/2023Read More
Greg Ellison, founder of AI Strategy Ninja

Greg Ellison, founder of AI Strategy Ninja

27/09/2023Read More
John Keggin, Managing Director at Island Escapes Limited

John Keggin, Managing Director at Island Escapes Limited

13/09/2023Read More
Jessica Le Merle, Director and co-founder of Afundi

Jessica Le Merle, Director and co-founder of Afundi

02/08/2023Read More

30 Under 30, Ciara Sowerby, Island Influencer

05/07/2023Read More
Island Influencer Bettina Roth

Chief Executive, Isle of Man Financial Services Authority, Bettina Roth, Island Influencer

21/06/2023Read More
Island Infuencer Joanne Posey

Owner of Life Lessons Nutrition, Joanne Posey, Island Influencer

07/06/2023Read More
Island Influencer Jackie Betteridge

Crossroad CEO, Jackie Betteridge, Island Influencer

24/05/2023Read More
Island Influencer Sacha Horsthuis

Co-owner and head of marketing, Cycle 360, Sacha Horsthuis, Island Influencer

26/04/2023Read More
Island Influencer Natasha Brown

Owner and dance teacher at Swing in the Isle, Natasha Brown, Island Influencer

12/04/2023Read More
Island Influencer Joff Whitten

Chief Executive Officer, The Children’s Centre (Isle of Man), Joff Whitten, Island Influencer

29/03/2023Read More
Island Influencer Angela Clucas

Owner of Next Level Nutrition Isle of Man, Angela Clucas, Island Influencer

15/03/2023Read More
Island Influencer Micky Swindale

Global Head of Sales Enablement, KPMG and Vice President of IOM Commonwealth Games Association, Micky Swindale, Island Influencer

01/03/2023Read More
Island Influencer Rowan Henthorn

Owner of Make Good Limited, Rowan Henthorn, Island Influencer

15/02/2023Read More
Island Influencer Jamie Lewis

Founder at COURTESY, Jamie Lewis, Island Influencer

01/02/2023Read More
Island Influencer Shelley Langan-Newton

Business Consultant, Shelley Langan-Newton, Island Influencer

18/01/2023Read More
Island Influencer Tracey Brodie

Belief Coding® Trainer & Coach, Tracey Brodie, Island Influencer

04/01/2023Read More
Island Influencer Emma Lings

Furniture maker, Emma Lings, Island Influencer

21/12/2022Read More
Island Influencer Jo Cutsforth

Owner of Jo Cutsforth Training and Coaching, Jo Cutsforth, Island Influencer

07/12/2022Read More
Island Influencer David Wilkinson

Branch Manager, NFU Mutual, David Wilkinson, Island Influencer

23/11/2022Read More
Island Influencer MaryBeth Coll

Co-Founder at Foraging Vintners, MaryBeth Coll, Island Influencer

09/11/2022Read More
Island Influencer Louise Whitelegg

Christian Aid Co-ordinator, Louise Whitelegg, Island Influencer

26/10/2022Read More
Island Influencer Sam Turton

Reporter at Gef The Mongoose, Sam Turton, Island Influencer

12/10/2022Read More
Island Influencer Clara Isaac

Director and founder of recyclecollect.im & onlinepayroll.im, Clara Isaac, Island Influencer

14/09/2022Read More
Island Influencer Georgina Crebbin

Owner of Crebbinsdale Media Ltd, Georgina Crebbin, Island Influencer

20/07/2022Read More
Island Influencer Sean Moffat

Owner of Mad Jack’s Axe Throwing, Sean Moffatt, Island Influencer

15/06/2022Read More
Island Influencer Donna Thomas

Owner & founder of the Heavenly Beauty Empire, Donna Thomas, Island Influencer

18/05/2022Read More
Island Influencer Sarah Ingrassia

Managing Director at Boston Multi Family Office, Sarah Ingrassia, Island Influencer

04/05/2022Read More
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Owner of Isle of Man Golf Holidays and Powerwheels, Ged Power, Island Influencer

20/04/2022Read More
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Dick Welsh MBE, Director of DW Maritime Limited, Island Influencer

06/04/2022Read More
Island Influencer Haafizah Hoosen-Charles

Co-founder, MD at Lyph Lab, Haafizah Hoosen-Charles, Island Influencer

23/02/2022Read More
Island Influencer Jane Corkill

Arts Development Manager at the Isle of Man Arts Council, Jane Corkill, Island Influencer

26/01/2022Read More
Island Influencer Phil Craine

Qualified accountant, Chair of One World Centre, Isle of Man tour guide, Phil Craine, Island Influencer

12/01/2022Read More
Island Influencer Julian Sutton

Eight-time winner of the Isle of Man Golf Championship, Julian Sutton, Island Influencer

15/12/2021Read More
Island Influencer Chris Kissack

Business Development Manager at Affinity (Isle of Man) Limited, Chris Kissack, Island Influencer

01/12/2021Read More
Island Infleuncer Basil Bielich

Chairman of Atla Group, Basil Bielich, Island Influencer

03/11/2021Read More
Island Influencers Paul & Tiffany Kerruish

Owners of The Fynoderee Distillery, Paul & Tiffany Kerruish, Island Influencers

20/10/2021Read More
Island Influencer Steve Rodan

Recently retired, President of Tynwald, Steve Rodan, Island Influencer

06/10/2021Read More
Island Influencer Sarah Comish

General Secretary of the Manx National Farmers Union, Sarah Comish, Island Influencer

22/09/2021Read More

UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man project officer, Jo Overty, Island Influencer

08/09/2021Read More
Island Influencer Tom Mazonne

Founder and Owner of RIDE Cycling, Professional Cyclist for Saint Piran, Tom Mazzone, Island Influencer

25/08/2021Read More
Island Influencer Sarah Corlett

Owner of Sarah Corlett Town Planning Consultancy Ltd, Sarah Corlett, Island Influencer

11/08/2021Read More
Island Influencer David Doricott

Managing Director of AFD Software and Mountain View Innovation Centre, David Doricott, Island Influencer

28/07/2021Read More
Island Influencer Chris Quine

Just retired after 17 years working at the Isle of Man Sport Aid, Chris Quine, Island Influencer

30/06/2021Read More
Island Influencer Laura Cretney

PhD Researcher, MENA Consultant, CEO of Pink Jinn, Laura Cretney, Island Influencer

23/06/2021Read More
Island Influencer Dr Chloë Woolley

Manx Music Development Officer, Dr Chloë Woolley, Island Influencer

16/06/2021Read More
Island Influencer Katie Nicholson

Director and Co-Founder of Founded Limited, Katie Nicholson, Island Influencer

09/06/2021Read More
Island Influencer Veg & Vitality

Owners of Veg and Vitality, Josh and Ali, Island Influencers

02/06/2021Read More
Island Influencer Sharon Sutton

Podcast Host and Managing Director at Thornton Chartered Financial Planners, Sharon Sutton, Island Influencer

26/05/2021Read More
Island Influencer Nick Preskey

Senior Manager, Locate, Isle of Man Government, Nick Preskey, Island Influencer

19/05/2021Read More
Island Influencer Nicola Bowker

Managing Director at Nicola Bowker & Co, Nicola Bowker, Island Influencer

12/05/2021Read More
Island Influencer Sue Cook

Chief Executive of Junior Achievement, Sue Cook, Island Influencer

05/05/2021Read More
Island Influencer Paul Craine

Data Manager at Ballakermeen High School, Paul Craine, Island Influencer

14/04/2021Read More
Island Influencer David Talbot

Manx Credit Union, Chairman/Treasurer, David Talbot, Island Influencer

07/04/2021Read More
Island Influencer Stefanie Kerwin

Naturopath, Medical Herbalist and Homoeopath, Stefanie Kerwin, Island Influencer

31/03/2021Read More
Island Influencer Will Draper

Professional middle distance Triathlete, Will Draper, Island Influencer

24/03/2021Read More
Island Influencer Roy Moore

Manx Radio TT fame, star of the Mountain Memories series and Isle of Man Golf Champion, Roy Moore, Island Influencer

17/03/2021Read More
Island Influencer Carol Glover

Speaker, Coach, Mentor, Podcaster and Edutainer, Carol Glover, Island Influencer

10/03/2021Read More
Island Influencer Laura McCoy

Curator of Natural History at Manx National Heritage, Laura McCoy, Island Influencer

03/03/2021Read More
Island Influencer Ealish Greggor

Independent specialist speech and language therapist, Ealish Greggor, Island Influencer

24/02/2021Read More
Island Influencer Debbie Scrimshaw

Director/Owner of Paragon Recruitment and Workology.im, Debbie Scrimshaw, Island Influencer

17/02/2021Read More
Island Influencer Simon Collister

Marketing and communications strategy consultant, Simon Collister, Island Influencer

10/02/2021Read More
Island Influencer Neil Taggart

Co-owner and director of Chrystals Estate Agents, Neil Taggart, Island Influencer

27/01/2021Read More
Island Influencer Kevin Furlong

Co-owner of Elite Fitness, Kevin Furlong, Island Influencer

20/01/2021Read More
Island Influencer Neil Morris

Managing Director of Manx BirdLife, Neil Morris, Island Influencer

13/01/2021Read More
Island Influencers - 2020 Highlights (Part 2)

Island Influencers – 2020 Highlights (Part 2)

16/12/2020Read More
Island Influencers - 2020 Highlights (Part 2)

Island Influencers – 2020 Highlights (Part 1)

09/12/2020Read More
Island Influencer John Shakespeare

Managing Director, Gatehouse Management Limited, John Shakespeare, Island Influencer

11/11/2020Read More
Island Influencer Gail Yeowell

Owner and Managing Director of Smart HR Solutions Limited, Gail Yeowell, Island Influencer

04/11/2020Read More
Island Influencer Conor Cummins

Motorcycle road racer of TT fame, barista and entrepreneur, Conor Cummins, Island Influencer

28/10/2020Read More
Island Influencer Howard Parkin

Astronomer, teacher and director of the Manx Retirement Association, Howard Parkin, Island Influencer

21/10/2020Read More
Island Influencer Richard Reid

Psychologist, coach and author, Richard Reid, Island Influencer

14/10/2020Read More
Island Influencer Janna Horsthuis

Managing Director of Robinson’s, Janna Horsthuis, Island Influencer

07/10/2020Read More
Island Influencer Jackie Bridson

Chief Executive, Manx charity, Live at Home, Jackie Bridson, Island Influencer

30/09/2020Read More
Island Influencer Rachel Glover

Molecular and computational biologist, Rachel Glover, Island Influencer

23/09/2020Read More
Island Influencer Gill Marples

Director and head of IntegraLife International Limited, Gill Marples, Island Influencer

09/09/2020Read More
Island Influencers Pippa & Miles Pettit of Noa Bakehouse

Owners of Noa Bakehouse, Pippa & Miles Pettit, Island Influencers

26/08/2020Read More
Island Influencer Chris Callow

Owner of Island Heritage Tours, Chris Callow, Island Influencer

19/08/2020Read More
Island Influencer Dawn Jones

Lawyer, Dawn Jones, Island Influencer

12/08/2020Read More
Island Influencer Jane Prescott

Chartered Landscape Architect, Jane Prescott, Island Influencer

05/08/2020Read More
Island Influencer Dr Breesha Maddrell

Director of Culture Vannin, Dr Breesha Maddrell, Island Influencer

29/07/2020Read More
Island Influencer David Roberts

Retired marketeer for BP and Shell, David Roberts, Island Influencer

22/07/2020Read More
Island Influencers Mark Noble & Chris Suitor

Owners of The Noble Suitor, Mark Noble & Chris Suitor, Island Influencers

15/07/2020Read More

Entrepreneur, multiple business owner professional and community leader, Dave McLean, Island Influencer

08/07/2020Read More
Island Influencer Sarah Gartland

Owner of of Follan Natural Health Centre, Sarah Gartland, Island Influencer

01/07/2020Read More
Island Influencer Mike Boulton

Retired teacher, Mike Boulton, Island Influencer

24/06/2020Read More
PFS President Adam Owen on Island Influencers

PFS President Adam Owen on Island Influencers

17/06/2020Read More
Island Influencer Leigh Morris

CEO of the Manx Wildlife Trust, Leigh Morris, Island Influencer

10/06/2020Read More
Island Influencer Andy Cooper

General Secretary of the Manx National Farmers’ Union, Andy Cooper, Island Influencer

03/06/2020Read More
Island Influencer Martin Hall

Host of The M Word Podcast, Martin Hall, Island Influencer

27/05/2020Read More
Island Influencer Colin Partington

Owner and founder of Laxey Dental Surgery, Colin Partington, Island Influencer

20/05/2020Read More
Island Influencer Jen Kneale

Experienced dinghy and keelboat racer, Jen Kneale, Island Influencer

13/05/2020Read More
Island Influencer Paul Hotchkiss

Managing Director of Hotchkiss Associates, Paul Hotchkiss, Island Influencer

06/05/2020Read More
Island Influencer Dr Fenella Bazin

Director of postgraduate studies at the Centre for Manx Studies, Dr Fenella Bazin, Island Influencer

29/04/2020Read More
Island Influencer Dr Richard Arning

Vice President of Business Development, and Director of Satellite Leasing Limited, Dr Richard Arning, Island Influencer

22/04/2020Read More
Island Influencer Martin Sewell

Marketing Consultant Martin Sewell, Island Influencer

15/04/2020Read More
Caring & community, with island influencer Ravina Talbot

Caring & community, with island influencer Ravina Talbot

06/04/2020Read More
Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce CEO Rebecca George, Island Influencer

Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce CEO Rebecca George, Island Influencer

01/04/2020Read More
Beach Buddies founder Bill Dale, Island Influencer

Beach Buddies founder Bill Dale, Island Influencer

25/03/2020Read More
Isle of Man trustee Bob Jeavons, Island Influencer

Isle of Man trustee Bob Jeavons, Island Influencer

18/03/2020Read More
Sharon Sutton

Knowing is easy! Doing is hard

23/01/2020Read More
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