‘Fear Less, Do More’ - Episode 7 - Big River Bakery 'Rethinking Food Waste and Employment with Andy Haddon & Gail Lawler from The Big River Bakery' Join our host ⁠Gill Hunter⁠⁠, who will be talking to ⁠Andy Haddon⁠, the Founder of ⁠Big River Bakery⁠ and ⁠Gail Lawler⁠, the Director. Big Rivery Bakery is a 10 year old commercial bakery whose purpose is to do some good in their community.  Both Andy and Gill started off their careers  working in the corporate world, but began to feel less and less satisfied with what they were doing.Equally, they both felt they wanted to pursue a career in which they could truly make a positive  impact on communities and put their shared values of kindness, and creativity to good use.  In this episode, we discuss; Their belief that the North East has the potential to be the place where a sustainable, healthy and affordable food system could operate at scale. Their social enterprise ‘Earth Doctors’ and how their previous work experience has helped them to get to where they are now.  The employability programmes they have been running. Having a business model that supports everyone, no matter their background Discussing the impact that the business is having on the community, including their contribution to helping those struggling through food poverty. Their aspiration to inspire others to get involved and also do good in their community  The story of Scottie the Stottie, their plush toy that has helped to fund breakfast bags for disadvantaged children in the community.  The time they were visited by the hairy bikers, and the impact their visit had on the business.  The ever growing following they have created, both in the North East and all across the world  The importance and benefits of working with partners  How important kindness is and the difference it can make to people and communities Their story as a married couple, their dynamics and how they balance work and personal life  Find Big River Bakery online at:  https://bigriverbakery.myshopify.com/ About your host, ⁠Gill Hunter⁠⁠ As an Owner and the Managing Partner of commercial law firm, Square One Law, Gill leads a team of highly talented people committed to delivering top quality service in a way that suits clients’ needs, not their own. Gill believes that people are the firm’s key asset and is committed to creating a culture that is supportive, inclusive, and fun. In her view, there is nothing better than seeing talent within the business grow and thrive. Gill is a tech and commercial lawyer by trade, with a specialism in IP and IT law and over 25 years’ experience working in commercial law firms. She is passionate about the creative and tech industries and tech as a facilitator for business growth. Previously, she has been involved in a non-executive capacity in a variety of creative, cultural and tech organisations. If you like this podcast leave us a review and tell all of your friends! It helps more people find our content and hear our guest's stories. If you didn't like, have any suggestions, want to chat or suggest a guest, email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST'