Allegedly Thriving

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• #10 - Ghosting, bears and piercings 10.06.2026 38мин

  In this episode of Allegedly Thriving, Izzy opens with an uncharacteristically slick intro before they immediately agreeing that the podcast probably needs a helpline disclaimer. Feeling fresh from a long Easter break they talk about unread messages, professional anxiety and whether you should save the good stuff for “special occasions" or just enjoy them now! They round out with wedding-industry horror, Build-A-Bear trauma, the weirdness of collecting things. Its the usual mix of insightful...
• #09 - Attention, Banter and Titanic II 03.06.2026 40мин

  In Episode 8 of Allegedly Thriving, Martin tries to keep the ship pointed vaguely at “podcast structure” while Izzy admits she’s still in surviving mode. Izzy opens up about the weird creative-business paradox: the more attention and praise she gets, the less confident she feels, then covers ways to quiet her brain - Think repainting the kitchen pink, learning embroidery, and leaning fully into “grandma chic.” Then the conversation does what this podcast does best: veers hard into...
• 08: Imaginariums, Geese and a special Guest 29.05.2026 29мин

  Welcome to our first one with Video - a huge thanks to Issy for letting us use her Looks Like We Made It set for this one - we are working on our own in coming episodes so watch out for that! in this one Issy’s away recharging this week, so Martin’s drafted in special guest James for a proper catch-up. James is a music guru and an Synth savant and currently works around the North East helping primary school kids work together to create a band - think school of rock but with all the required c...
• #07 - Shoot tired, Ocean Village and Easter Bunnies 27.05.2026 42мин

  In Episode 7 of Allegedly Thriving, Izzy and Martin are back in the studio with more space, more distance, and (thankfully) less bao-bun-and-death ambience than the last mobile episode. Martin’s thriving after saying yes to a huge opportunity: photographing the Business Beats Cancer annual gala dinner at St James’ Park and experiences the special kind of exhaustion known as shoot tired. Izzy’s thriving too leaning hard into self-care, think skincare routines, solo Metrocentre shopping, and a ...
• #06: Bao Buns, Branding and Death 20.05.2026 31мин

  In Episode 6 of Allegedly Thriving, Izzy and Martin finally nail the intro, only to immediately record in the noisiest possible location: The Stack in Seaburn, a giant tin box of kids, music, and questionable puns. Martin’s thriving after sitting down to map out proper short, medium and long tem goals. Izzy’s thriving too but theres a quick hard left into mortality: the weird comfort of planning your own death, the fear of a stupid death, and what “legacy” actually means when you strip...
• #05: Baristas, Running and Social Media 13.05.2026 30мин

  Martin’s thriving off a surprisingly satisfying phone-photography gig, Izzy’s surviving via a Lake District bookshop fantasy, and they spiral into the most important debate yet: nip vs pop? In Episode 5 of Allegedly Thriving, Martin and Izzy finally attempt a proper intro (names included… eventually) before diving into the weekly check-in. Martin’s thriving after a genuinely enjoyable commercial shoot photographing mobile phones, who knew something so mundane could be so challenging! Izzy is ...
• #04: The Apprentice, Creatives and Visibility 06.05.2026 38мин

  In Episode 4 of Allegedly Thriving, Martin and Issy do the weekly check-in and immediately prove why the show is called Allegedly! Issy says she’s thriving but admits that success makes her more anxious, because she’s constantly waiting for the moment it all goes wrong. Martin relates from the other side: the strange self-employed paradox where you get the freedom to choose your hours as well as the freedom to worry in every single one of them. We get into the guilt of taking time off, the we...
• #03: Grumblings, Networking and Garden Centers 29.04.2026 37мин

  In Episode 3 of Allegedly Thriving, Martin and Issy check in and ask the weekly question: "Are we thriving or surviving?" Issy is firmly in survival mode after a brutal run of seven speaking gigs in four weeks, followed immediately by her body dropping the “you’re ill now” hammer. We talk about what speaking teaches you (including the surprisingly strategic role of clothing), why nerves don’t always get quieter with repetition, and how small business life is basically a rotating set of comfor...
• #02: Dreams, Hat Racks and how to Fill Your Car. 29.04.2026 31мин

  In Episode 2 of Allegedly Thriving, Martin and Issy check in on the week thats gone by and ask the question: "Are we thriving or surviving?" Issy’s been surviving her daughter’s third birthday celebrations (think soft play that feels like Saving Private Ryan), while Martin’s thriving work-wise but battling a brain that won’t switch off at night. From recurring stress dreams and the pressure of “soaking in” success, to whether your heart is “cheering you on” or just panicking, we end up ...
• #01: Issy, Martin and Podcasting 29.04.2026 36мин

  Welcome to our first podcast! Join Issy Howell (Howell Media and Howell Studios) and Martin Newham (Martin Newham Photography) as they talk about the stresses and challenges of running small businesses in the North East and Life in General In this debut, we talk perception vs reality in business, imposter syndrome, and why “looking like you’ve got it together” rarely matches what’s happening behind the scenes. Issy shares what self-employment looks like when you’re also raising a toddle...