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'Fear Less, Do More'

'Fear Less, Do More'

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 Welcome to ‘Fear Less, Do More’ the podcast where we dive into the minds of some extraordinary and fearless businesses and people. People who are challenging the status quo and who are helping to change the world of business around us. Meet your host, ⁠Gill Hunter, the Managing Partner at Square One Law. In each episode, she’ll be chatting to innovators, changemakers and trailblazers where we explore the unique journeys that can help you feel inspired to ‘fear less and do more’.'Fear Less, Do More' with Square One Law Economics
Episodes
  • Twin Property Developers Tom and Jack Atha: Building Atha Properties from the Ground Up (S5:E9)

    Twin Property Developers Tom and Jack Atha: Building Atha Properties from the Ground Up (S5:E9)
    Jun 26 2025

    In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter talks with Tom and Jack, twin brothers and founders of Atha Properties. Neither of them imagined a future in property development, but after a brief and unfulfilling experience at university, they found themselves drawn to the student housing market - and plunged headfirst into learning the ropes of renovation, business, and building a business.


    Tom and Jack share their journey from living in a caravan to managing a growing portfolio of student properties in Teesside. They open up about the learning curves, the unpredictable nature of working with family, and how resilience and humour have kept them grounded through it all. Their story is an inspiring look at taking risks, embracing mistakes, and finding opportunity in unexpected places.


    Highlights include:


    • How leaving university and returning home ended with the brothers living in a caravan while figuring out their next move

    • Lessons learned through trial and error—including flooded floors, botched renovations, and mastering how to lay lino

    • Taking on a major student housing project and racing to finish carpets just as the first tenants arrived

    • How setbacks and stress strengthened their determination and deepened their bond as siblings and business partners

    • Honest reflections on the mental pressure of entrepreneurship and the importance of perseverance

    • Why they believe Teesside is full of untapped potential for development

    • A surprising story about sibling rivalry gone too far, and what their girlfriends had to say about it

    • Their ambition to grow Atha Properties while keeping family, fun, and community at the heart of what they do

    Find Tom Atha on Linkedin

    https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tom-atha-11513bb3?trk=public_profile_browsemap


    Find Jack Atha on Linkedin

    https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jack-atha-496bba171


    Find Out More About Atha Developments

    https://athadevelopments.com/


    Find out more about your host Gill Hunter

    https://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/


    Find out more about Square One Law

    https://squareonelaw.com/


    Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’

    https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/


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    This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩

    https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/


    For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.
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    57 mins
  • Mark Deeks, Musician: The Transformative Power of Music (S5:E8)

    Mark Deeks, Musician: The Transformative Power of Music (S5:E8)
    Jun 19 2025
    TW: During this episode we discuss the loss of a baby during pregnancy as a result of a complex and heartbreaking medical issue. This topic may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening.In this rockin’ episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter talks with Mark Deeks, keynote speaker and musician. Mark shares the impact music has had on his life, following his dreams as a musician, and the road to healing through music after the loss of his daughter, Laurie. Mark opens up about child loss and how this subject is still difficult for many to talk about, how this led him to speak about music as a form of therapy, and the joy music holds for him and his wife. Highlights include:From playing the piano at age 5 to getting into metal music and bands as an adult Embracing the challenges of being a working musician and how passion drives himNavigating the grief of losing his daughter Lori during pregnancy through musicBeing an advocate: Focusing on the connection between music and mental health/wellbeingChallenges and stigma around discussing baby loss, especially amongst men Humorous anecdotes from Mark's career as a musicianAs mentioned in the show, here are two websites that Mark and his wife found helpful following the loss of their daughter:Teardrop Support Grouphttp://www.teardrop.org.uk/ 4Louishttps://4louis.co.uk/Connect with Mark Deeks on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-deeks/ Visit the Mark Deeks Website:Website: https://markdeeksmusic.comhttps://taplink.cc/markdeeksmusic TEDx: https://bit.ly/tedxmarkdeeksYouTube: http://youtube.com/c/MarkDeeksMusicFind out more about your host Gill Hunterhttps://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/Find out more about Square One Lawhttps://squareonelaw.com/Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy this onehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4w8zBvpwoFZKo8OWiYDJqO?si=d8a5daff630e4ce0 This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.
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    47 mins
  • Victoria Jenkins: Empowering Disability Through Inclusive Fashion (S5:E7)

    Victoria Jenkins: Empowering Disability Through Inclusive Fashion (S5:E7)
    Jun 13 2025

    In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter talks with Victoria Jenkins, Fashion Designer and Founder of the adaptive fashion brand, ‘Unhidden’. Victoria shares her incredible journey into the fashion industry, the inspiration behind her brand, and barriers she’s had to overcome in convincing the industry to embrace inclusive design and the challenges she still faces. She highlights the need for better representation of disabled people in fashion and reveals how she is working to normalise inclusive design through her brand.


    Highlights include:

    • Victoria’s company ‘Unhidden’ which makes clothes disabled people feel good wearing, rather than just designing for the catwalk

    • Innovation in fashion design after meeting a patient in hospital who couldn't dress how she wanted for work or at home due to her disability

    • Overcoming skepticism and indifference from the fashion industry

    • Now has a range in Primark, a major high street retailer

    • Accessibility and inclusion are core to Victoria's design philosophy

    • Advocate for hiring more people with disabilities in the fashion industry, and more inclusive designs

    • Braving a TED talk to raise awareness about the need for adaptive fashion

    • Goal of expanding the reach of her brand and designs to make fashion more accessible


    Connect with Victoria Jenkins on LinkedIn

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-jenkins-812b7027/


    Find out more about ‘Unhidden’

    https://unhiddenclothing.com/


    Visit the Victoria Jenkins Website

    https://victoriaannofficial.com/


    Find out more about your host Gill Hunter

    https://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/


    Find out more about Square One Law

    https://squareonelaw.com/


    Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’

    https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/


    If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy this one

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/0d6ZNO0AfRKl5hqLOeNdhp?si=2fdce73f66734172


    This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩

    https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/


    For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.
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    47 mins
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