EPISODE 22 #NurtureYourZest

In this episode, host Ashleigh King chats to Laura Kingston, Founder and Managing Editor of High Life North,a digital magazine that is dedicated to celebrating women in the North East. Laura shares the journey of transforming a seed of an idea into a thriving digital platform.

In this episode, we discuss:

🌵 The inspiration behind the creation of High Life North and its evolution from a passion project to a successful magazine

🌵 Why Laura values a digital-only approach for sustainability and editorial control

🌵 High Life North’s role in giving a voice to diverse women’s stories across the North East

🌵 Laura’s strategies for maintaining a work-life balance

🌵Laura’s passion for meditation and why she encourages us all to give it a go

🌵 The distinctive style and tone of voice that sets High Life North apart from other outlets

🌵 Laura’s future aspirations for High Life North, including events, enhancing audience engagement and incorporating a more data-driven approach

Find Laura online:

💻 LinkedIn:

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/laura-kingston-hln

💻 Visit High Life North and Subscribe to The Newsletter

https://www.highlifenorth.com/

Check out The Potato Massaman Curry Recipe:

https://www.highlifenorth.com/2022/10/14/chickpea-and-potato-massaman-curry/

📚 Books Mentioned:

Profit First - Mike Michalowicz

The Squiggly Career - Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis

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Thank you to our Production Team:

🦩Ashleigh King - Host & Executive Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/

📸 🎥 Joel Lowson - Director - Flamingo Heights and Joel Lowson Videography

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