Rotherham Real Talk

Rotherham Real Talk Rotherham Real Talk: Spotlighting the people of Rotherham.

Hosted by Daryl Horsfall, we explore the stories of inspiring locals, from business owners to community heroes.

01/08/2025

🎙️ Coming Soon on Rotherham Real Talk…

We’re dancing into the heart of the community with Debbie from Rotherham Dance Centre - Studio 1 💃🕺

For years, RDC has been inspiring generations of local dancers — from little ones taking their first steps, to championship performers taking the stage. In this upcoming episode, Debbie shares the story behind the centre, how dance transforms lives, and what it means to build confidence and community through movement.

✨ Passion. Dedication. Rhythm. Community. This one’s got it all!

📅 Full episode drops soon, keep your eyes (and ears) peeled.
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

👇 Know someone who’s part of the RDC family or just loves local success stories?

Tag them below and let’s celebrate the power of dance in Rotherham!

30/07/2025

🎙️ Sneak Peek – Episode Coming Soon!

We’re honoured to be sitting down with the Mayor of Rotherham in our upcoming episode of Rotherham Real Talk!

From civic duties to community passion, we’re going behind the scenes with the Borough’s First Citizen to hear about the journey, the role, and the people making a difference in our town.

🗓️ Episode drops soon on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

👇 Know someone with a great story to share? Get in touch

22/07/2025

🐾 Coming Soon on Rotherham Real Talk…

We’re chatting with Kelly, founder of Wag N Bone Adventures, a local business that's helping Rotherham’s pet parents keep their dogs happy, healthy and well-behaved 🐶

Since starting the business in 2017, Kelly’s built a thriving team offering dog walking, home boarding, training, and behaviour support for your four-legged friends 🦴

In this episode, we talk:
✨ Why she started the business
📈 The challenges and rewards of growing her team
🐕 What a week looks like in the world of professional dog care
🏘️ And how her work supports both animals and their owners locally

📅 Episode drops soon on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube
🎧 Follow us so you don’t miss it!

👇 Know a dog lover or local business owner who’d love this story? Tag them below!

Coming Soon on Rotherham Real Talk…

We’re chatting with Kelly, founder of WagnBone Adventures - Walking, Home Boarding, and Behaviour Services, a local business that's helping Rotherham’s pet parents keep their dogs happy, healthy and well-behaved

Since starting the business in 2017, Kelly’s built a thriving team offering dog walking, home boarding, training, and behaviour support for your four-legged friends

In this episode, we talk:
-Why she started the business
-The challenges and rewards of growing her team
-What a week looks like in the world of professional dog care
-And how her work supports both animals and their owners locally

Episode drops soon on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube
Follow us so you don’t miss it!

Know a dog lover or local business owner who’d love this story? Tag them below!

16/07/2025

🌟 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW – Rotherham Real Talk 🎙️

In this powerful and personal episode, we sit down with the incredible Sarah Cattell, a true inspiration right here in Rotherham.

Sarah shares her journey from a successful career within the council to receiving a life-changing diagnosis that forced her to press pause… but not for long. 💪

She opens up about her treatment journey, rebuilding her life, launching not one but TWO businesses, all while being a full-time mum and supporting young people in care.

This episode is all about resilience, reinvention, and real life, and you don’t want to miss it.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast platform
📺 Or watch the full episode on YouTube – link in bio!

👇 Know someone who needs to hear this story? Tag them below!
📩 Got a story or a guest to recommend? Get in touch, let’s keep the real talk going.

10/07/2025

🎙️ Coming Soon on Rotherham Real Talk…

Get ready for one of our most powerful episodes yet 💬
We’re sitting down with Sarah Cattell, a local woman whose story of resilience, recovery, and reinvention will leave you feeling inspired.

After building a successful career with Rotherham Council, Sarah’s life took an unexpected turn with a life-changing diagnosis. But that wasn’t the end — it was the start of a whole new chapter.

🌟 From her treatment journey…
💼 To launching her own business…
👩‍👧 To supporting children in the care system…
🚀 To planning her next big venture…

…Sarah’s story is about more than survival — it’s about strength, purpose, and starting again.

📅 Episode drops soon — don’t miss this one.
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

👇 Know someone who needs to hear this? Tag them below.

25/06/2025

📣 Sneak Peek – Coming Soon on Rotherham Real Talk!

🎙️ In our next episode, we’re joined by Ruth Wallbank, Head of Fundraising at Rotherham Hospice, for a truly inspiring conversation about care, compassion, and community.

From emotional support to specialist end-of-life care, the Hospice plays a vital role for so many people in Rotherham — and behind it all are the incredible people (like Ruth!) working hard to keep it going 💛

💬 In this episode, Ruth shares:
🌼 How fundraising brings the community together
🏥 What the Hospice means to families across the borough
💡 How you can get involved and make a difference

📅 The full episode drops soon — don’t miss it!
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

https://linktr.ee/Rotherham_realtalk

👇 Know someone doing something amazing in Rotherham?
Tag them or get in touch — they could be a future guest!

23/06/2025

📣 It’s Nearly Here – Episode 6 of Rotherham Real Talk!

🎙 Going Live on June 25th!

We’re talking all things health, nutrition, and community with Emma from New Day Nutrition, based right here in Dalton, Rotherham.

Whether it’s weight loss, strength, mindset, or just feeling your best — Emma and her team are helping local people transform their lives one healthy habit at a time 💚

✨ In this episode, we chat about:
✅ Small shifts that lead to big changes
✅ Building confidence through community
✅ Why nutrition is more than just what’s on your plate

🎧 Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube — don’t miss it!

👇 Know someone passionate about wellness or building something positive in Rotherham?
Tag them or drop us a message — they might be perfect for a future episode!

📣 Sneak Peek New Episode with New Day Nutrition🎙️ Coming Soon on Rotherham Real Talk…We’re sitting down with Emma, the ...
19/06/2025

📣 Sneak Peek New Episode with New Day Nutrition
🎙️ Coming Soon on Rotherham Real Talk…

We’re sitting down with Emma, the driving force behind New Day Nutrition — a growing wellness hub based right here in Dalton, Rotherham!

Whether you’re looking to lose or gain weight, boost your general health, or enhance your sports performance, Emma and her team are helping people take back control of their wellbeing — all while building an incredible community vibe 💚

✨ In this episode sneak peek, Emma shares how even small changes in nutrition and routine can lead to huge shifts in mindset, confidence, and physical health.

🧠 Because it’s not just about the food — it’s about feeling your best, and doing it together.

📅 Full episode drops soon — don’t miss it!
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

👇 Know someone passionate about health or running a positive community project in Rotherham?
Tag them below — they could be our next guest!

17/06/2025

🎧 Sneak Peek – Episode 5: Going Green with KCM Waste
🚨 New episode drops tomorrow!

Here’s a quick clip from our conversation with Emma, Financial Director of Operations at KCM Waste Management, as we talk about what really goes on behind the scenes of one of Rotherham’s biggest recycling operations ♻️

From leading as a woman in a male-dominated industry to how KCM is building a cleaner, more sustainable future — this one’s packed with real talk and local pride 🙌

🎙️ Full episode goes live tomorrow morning on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube!

👇 Don’t miss it — and let us know:
Who should we feature next on Rotherham Real Talk?

10/06/2025

🎙 Sneak Peek: Episode 4 dropping tomorrow!

We’re joined by Sarah from S62 Community Together Rotherham CIC , who shares how they are providing vital support across Rotherham — even reaching people who are struggling to leave their homes due to anxiety or mental health challenges.

💬 It’s an honest, powerful conversation about meeting people where they’re at and making community support more accessible than ever.

📢 Episode goes live in the morning!
🎧 Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
📱 And don’t forget to follow us on socials for updates and upcoming guest reveals.

https://linktr.ee/Rotherham_realtalk

💡 Want to get involved or know someone with a great story to share?

Drop us a message — we’d love to chat!

04/06/2025

🎙 Episode 3 is OUT NOW!

This week on Rotherham Real Talk, we're joined by Phillip Morton a man with many hats and a true champion for local businesses, community spaces, and heritage in South Yorkshire.

From running Parkside Café to supporting small businesses and managing the South Yorkshire Transport Museum, Phil shares stories, insights, and what drives his passion for connecting people across Rotherham.

📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube – don't forget to subscribe!

🎧 Or listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

💬 Be sure to follow us on social media and save the podcast so you never miss an episode.

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Know someone doing amazing things in Rotherham?

Tag them below or drop us a message – we'd love to feature them in a future episode!

Link - https://linktr.ee/Rotherham_realtalk

30/05/2025

🎙️ Sneak Peek from Our Next Episode!We’re chatting with Sarah from S62 Community Together Rotherham CIC about making sure everyone has access to support — even if they can’t leave home.💬 “We all know that mental health can be a huge factor, and sometimes anxiety takes over. For whatever reason, people might not be able to get to in-person support. So this is an addition — a good way to get more people involved and give them access to the help they need.”👏 Such an important conversation. Tune in for the full episode soon — it’s one you won’t want to miss!👉 Know someone who could benefit from this discussion? Tag them below!

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