This is a place-based documentary podcast exploring the businesses, products, and people that make Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding cities special.
Rather than a straight interview show, each episode steps inside a local business to capture its atmosphere, its history, and the real-world context of running it today. It's not just about the the inspiring owners, it's about the customers, supply chain, and the community around it.
From centuries-old buildings with hidden histories to the challenges facing independent makers now, Tyne for Business shines a light on purpose-led, socially conscious businesses across the region - helping listeners discover places worth visiting, and hopefully inspiring a few future entrepreneurs along the way.
Hosted by Ashleigh King and produced by Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio.
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]]>This is a place-based documentary podcast exploring the businesses, products, and people that make Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding cities special.
Rather than a straight interview show, each episode steps inside a local business to capture its atmosphere, its history, and the real-world context of running it today. It's not just about the the inspiring owners, it's about the customers, supply chain, and the community around it.
From centuries-old buildings with hidden histories to the challenges facing independent makers now, Tyne for Business shines a light on purpose-led, socially conscious businesses across the region - helping listeners discover places worth visiting, and hopefully inspiring a few future entrepreneurs along the way.
Hosted by Ashleigh King and produced by Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio.
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]]>In this episode of Tyne for Business, host Ashleigh King meets Tracy, the woman who opened a country and western bar at 60 because she wanted to bring the countryside to Newcastle. What begins as a story about country music soon opens up into something much bigger: a story about family, memory and the childhood barn that inspired it all.
From Westerns watched with her dad and a whiskey raised in his memory, to an aunt's dementia that brought the whole dream flooding back, Tracy has built a space stitched together from secondhand treasures, gifts from regulars and a genuine open door for everyone. It's a bar where dogs get Sunday lunch, drag acts headline, Heaton Pride is sponsored, and a silent book club meets every Saturday.
This is a story about heritage, courage and community, and proof that it's never too late to build the thing you've always dreamed of.
What You'll Hear
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Tyne for Business
00:27 A little bit country: introducing The Barn Door
00:45 Arriving in Heaton to meet Tracy
01:34 Stepping into a Western parlour
01:52 How The Barn Door came to be
02:56 Rediscovering childhood, and opening a bar at 60
04:28 "If I don't do this now, I'll regret it"
05:02 From pink aesthetics clinic to rustic barn
06:30 John Wayne, Westerns and memories of Dad
07:37 Country music hits the mainstream
08:50 A safe space for everyone (and every dog)
10:15 Heaton Pride, drag nights and community events
11:31 Northumberland friendliness and found family
12:30 Fundraising, Deal or No Deal and the Silent Book Club
13:45 Secondhand treasures and a co-created space
15:25 A whiskey in memory of Dad
15:50 Adam on watching his mum chase the dream
18:54 Final reflections from The Barn Door
Special Thanks to The Barn Door
A huge thank you to Tracy and everyone at The Barn Door for welcoming us into their space and sharing their stories.
The Barn Door is a brilliant example of the independent businesses helping to shape culture, creativity and community in Newcastle's Heaton.
Tracy — Founder
Adam — Tracy's son and right-hand man
Danny — Resident DJ
Website: https://www.instagram.com/thebarndoornewcastle/?hl=en-gb
About Tyne for Business
Tyne for Business is a documentary-style podcast and video series from Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio, celebrating the independent businesses, communities and people shaping the North East of England.
Through conversations and place-based storytelling, we explore the stories behind the businesses that make our region unique.
Connect with Tyne for Business
Instagram — instagram.com/tyneforbusiness
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591590248239
Website — tyneforbusiness.co.uk
Credits
Produced by Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio
Executive Producer & Host — Ashleigh King
Director & Editor — Joel Lowson
Camera — Thomas Young
Producer & Photographer — Chloe Fergie
Graphics — Alistair Rolls
https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following, rating and sharing the podcast episode. Every share helps us continue telling the stories of the people, places and independent businesses that make the North East special.
If you're an independent business in the North East and would like to be featured on Tyne for Business, we'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch at bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk
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]]>In this episode of Tyne for Business, host Ashleigh King meets Tracy, the woman who opened a country and western bar at 60 because she wanted to bring the countryside to Newcastle. What begins as a story about country music soon opens up into something much bigger: a story about family, memory and the childhood barn that inspired it all.
From Westerns watched with her dad and a whiskey raised in his memory, to an aunt's dementia that brought the whole dream flooding back, Tracy has built a space stitched together from secondhand treasures, gifts from regulars and a genuine open door for everyone. It's a bar where dogs get Sunday lunch, drag acts headline, Heaton Pride is sponsored, and a silent book club meets every Saturday.
This is a story about heritage, courage and community, and proof that it's never too late to build the thing you've always dreamed of.
What You'll Hear
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Tyne for Business
00:27 A little bit country: introducing The Barn Door
00:45 Arriving in Heaton to meet Tracy
01:34 Stepping into a Western parlour
01:52 How The Barn Door came to be
02:56 Rediscovering childhood, and opening a bar at 60
04:28 "If I don't do this now, I'll regret it"
05:02 From pink aesthetics clinic to rustic barn
06:30 John Wayne, Westerns and memories of Dad
07:37 Country music hits the mainstream
08:50 A safe space for everyone (and every dog)
10:15 Heaton Pride, drag nights and community events
11:31 Northumberland friendliness and found family
12:30 Fundraising, Deal or No Deal and the Silent Book Club
13:45 Secondhand treasures and a co-created space
15:25 A whiskey in memory of Dad
15:50 Adam on watching his mum chase the dream
18:54 Final reflections from The Barn Door
Special Thanks to The Barn Door
A huge thank you to Tracy and everyone at The Barn Door for welcoming us into their space and sharing their stories.
The Barn Door is a brilliant example of the independent businesses helping to shape culture, creativity and community in Newcastle's Heaton.
Tracy — Founder
Adam — Tracy's son and right-hand man
Danny — Resident DJ
Website: https://www.instagram.com/thebarndoornewcastle/?hl=en-gb
About Tyne for Business
Tyne for Business is a documentary-style podcast and video series from Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio, celebrating the independent businesses, communities and people shaping the North East of England.
Through conversations and place-based storytelling, we explore the stories behind the businesses that make our region unique.
Connect with Tyne for Business
Instagram — instagram.com/tyneforbusiness
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591590248239
Website — tyneforbusiness.co.uk
Credits
Produced by Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio
Executive Producer & Host — Ashleigh King
Director & Editor — Joel Lowson
Camera — Thomas Young
Producer & Photographer — Chloe Fergie
Graphics — Alistair Rolls
https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following, rating and sharing the podcast episode. Every share helps us continue telling the stories of the people, places and independent businesses that make the North East special.
If you're an independent business in the North East and would like to be featured on Tyne for Business, we'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch at bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk
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]]>Along the way, Ashleigh meets the team who make House what it is, from manager Ethan and his community-first events programme, to Rosie, the bartender moonlighting as an international DJ, to Ailsa championing women winemakers and Becky, whose Table Project is fighting for women in hospitality. Together, they’re pouring natural wine, spotlighting local art, combating climate change and challenging the industry’s stigmas.
This is a story about hospitality with heart, and a bar built on wine, community and doing things differently.
What You’ll Hear:
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Tyne for Business
00:28 Introducing House on Heaton Road
00:56 Meeting John and the story of House
01:22 Why a specialist natural wine bar
01:54 Wine without the snobbery
02:38 The Town Mouse and building in Heaton
04:03 Juggling businesses, parenthood and a great team
05:36 Mental health and the reality of self-employment
06:56 Paying a Living Wage and growing people
07:20 The look and feel of House
08:25 A parent-friendly, welcoming space
09:05 Meeting Ethan and the events programme
09:15 Wines and food from underrepresented regions
11:04 Spotlighting local art and local talent
12:25 Rosie: bartender by day, international DJ by night
14:12 Grape picking in Barcelona and women in wine
15:49 Becky and The Table Project
17:32 Support, sexism and women in hospitality
19:15 Ailsa on natural wine and championing women winemakers
21:38 Final reflections from House
Special Thanks to House
A huge thank you to John and everyone at House for welcoming us into their space and sharing their stories.
House is a brilliant example of the independent businesses helping to shape culture, community and hospitality in Newcastle's Heaton.
John — Founder
Ethan — Manager
Rosie — Bartender & DJ
Ailsa — Wine Manager
Becky — Founder, The Table Project
Website: https://linktr.ee/housebarheaton
About Tyne for Business
Tyne for Business is a documentary-style podcast and video series from Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio, celebrating the independent businesses, communities and people shaping the North East of England.
Through conversations and place-based storytelling, we explore the stories behind the businesses that make our region unique.
Connect with Tyne for Business
Instagram — instagram.com/tyneforbusiness
Facebook — www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591590248239
Website — tyneforbusiness.co.uk
Credits
Produced by Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio
Executive Producer & Host — Ashleigh King
Director & Editor — Joel Lowson
Camera — Thomas Young
Producer & Photographer — Chloe Fergie
Graphics — Alistair Rolls
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following, rating and sharing the podcast episode. Every share helps us continue telling the stories of the people, places and independent businesses that make the North East special.
If you're an independent business in the North East and would like to be featured on Tyne for Business, we'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch at bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk
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]]>Along the way, Ashleigh meets the team who make House what it is, from manager Ethan and his community-first events programme, to Rosie, the bartender moonlighting as an international DJ, to Ailsa championing women winemakers and Becky, whose Table Project is fighting for women in hospitality. Together, they’re pouring natural wine, spotlighting local art, combating climate change and challenging the industry’s stigmas.
This is a story about hospitality with heart, and a bar built on wine, community and doing things differently.
What You’ll Hear:
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Tyne for Business
00:28 Introducing House on Heaton Road
00:56 Meeting John and the story of House
01:22 Why a specialist natural wine bar
01:54 Wine without the snobbery
02:38 The Town Mouse and building in Heaton
04:03 Juggling businesses, parenthood and a great team
05:36 Mental health and the reality of self-employment
06:56 Paying a Living Wage and growing people
07:20 The look and feel of House
08:25 A parent-friendly, welcoming space
09:05 Meeting Ethan and the events programme
09:15 Wines and food from underrepresented regions
11:04 Spotlighting local art and local talent
12:25 Rosie: bartender by day, international DJ by night
14:12 Grape picking in Barcelona and women in wine
15:49 Becky and The Table Project
17:32 Support, sexism and women in hospitality
19:15 Ailsa on natural wine and championing women winemakers
21:38 Final reflections from House
Special Thanks to House
A huge thank you to John and everyone at House for welcoming us into their space and sharing their stories.
House is a brilliant example of the independent businesses helping to shape culture, community and hospitality in Newcastle's Heaton.
John — Founder
Ethan — Manager
Rosie — Bartender & DJ
Ailsa — Wine Manager
Becky — Founder, The Table Project
Website: https://linktr.ee/housebarheaton
About Tyne for Business
Tyne for Business is a documentary-style podcast and video series from Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio, celebrating the independent businesses, communities and people shaping the North East of England.
Through conversations and place-based storytelling, we explore the stories behind the businesses that make our region unique.
Connect with Tyne for Business
Instagram — instagram.com/tyneforbusiness
Facebook — www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591590248239
Website — tyneforbusiness.co.uk
Credits
Produced by Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio
Executive Producer & Host — Ashleigh King
Director & Editor — Joel Lowson
Camera — Thomas Young
Producer & Photographer — Chloe Fergie
Graphics — Alistair Rolls
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following, rating and sharing the podcast episode. Every share helps us continue telling the stories of the people, places and independent businesses that make the North East special.
If you're an independent business in the North East and would like to be featured on Tyne for Business, we'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch at bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk
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]]>In this episode of Tyne for Business, host Ashleigh King meets Holly Irving, founder of Rave & Play, to explore the story of an independent, inclusive festival built from a simple idea: that becoming a parent shouldn't mean giving up live music, dancing and a social life.
What started as a "brainchild" during Holly's first pregnancy has grown into a genuinely accessible event where families can play, move and let loose together.
From mums-and-baby dance classes and the meaning behind the word "rave," to learning to DJ at 40, the realities of funding independent creative work in the North East, and the loyal community of local families who keep coming back — this is a story about movement, connection, and one mum's courage to build the event she wished existed.
What You'll Hear
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Tyne for Business
00:28 Introducing Rave & Play
01:06 Meeting Holly and the story behind Rave & Play
01:38 Finding the gap: dance and movement for parents
02:38 What "rave" really means — the music line-up
03:04 Dance, props and playful movement
04:04 Movement, mental health and inspiration
04:39 Learning to DJ at 40
05:34 Being a creative in the North East (and the funding gap)
06:28 Why Holly started Rave & Play
06:45 A co-organiser's view: ravers with kids
07:22 A local family's story
09:07 A family-first festival
09:20 Inside the festival: West Benridge Farm
10:03 Courage, support and ticket sales
10:48 Giving back to the community
11:11 Final reflections from Rave & Play
11:25 Thanks for listening
Special Thanks to Rave & Play
A huge thank you to everyone at Rave & Play for welcoming us in and sharing their stories.
Rave & Play is a brilliant example of the independent businesses helping to shape creativity, community and family life in the North East.
Thank you to the Rave & Play Team
Holly - Founder and Creative Producer
Peter - DJ
Sophie - Rave & Play Supporter
Buy Your Tickets to Rave & Play at Benridge Farm
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/raveandplay/2038112
About Tyne for Business
Tyne for Business is a documentary-style podcast and video series from Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio, celebrating the independent businesses, communities and people shaping the North East of England.
Through conversations and place-based storytelling, we explore the stories behind the businesses that make our region unique.
Connect with Tyne for Business
Instagram — instagram.com/tyneforbusiness
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591590248239
Website — tyneforbusiness.co.uk
Credits
Produced by Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio
Executive Producer & Host — Ashleigh King
Director & Editor — Joel Lowson
Camera — Thomas Young
Producer & Photographer — Chloe Fergie
Graphics — Alistair Rolls
https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following, rating and sharing the podcast episode. Every share helps us continue telling the stories of the people, places and independent businesses that make the North East special.
If you're an independent business in the North East and would like to be featured on Tyne for Business, we'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch at bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk
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]]>In this episode of Tyne for Business, host Ashleigh King meets Holly Irving, founder of Rave & Play, to explore the story of an independent, inclusive festival built from a simple idea: that becoming a parent shouldn't mean giving up live music, dancing and a social life.
What started as a "brainchild" during Holly's first pregnancy has grown into a genuinely accessible event where families can play, move and let loose together.
From mums-and-baby dance classes and the meaning behind the word "rave," to learning to DJ at 40, the realities of funding independent creative work in the North East, and the loyal community of local families who keep coming back — this is a story about movement, connection, and one mum's courage to build the event she wished existed.
What You'll Hear
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Tyne for Business
00:28 Introducing Rave & Play
01:06 Meeting Holly and the story behind Rave & Play
01:38 Finding the gap: dance and movement for parents
02:38 What "rave" really means — the music line-up
03:04 Dance, props and playful movement
04:04 Movement, mental health and inspiration
04:39 Learning to DJ at 40
05:34 Being a creative in the North East (and the funding gap)
06:28 Why Holly started Rave & Play
06:45 A co-organiser's view: ravers with kids
07:22 A local family's story
09:07 A family-first festival
09:20 Inside the festival: West Benridge Farm
10:03 Courage, support and ticket sales
10:48 Giving back to the community
11:11 Final reflections from Rave & Play
11:25 Thanks for listening
Special Thanks to Rave & Play
A huge thank you to everyone at Rave & Play for welcoming us in and sharing their stories.
Rave & Play is a brilliant example of the independent businesses helping to shape creativity, community and family life in the North East.
Thank you to the Rave & Play Team
Holly - Founder and Creative Producer
Peter - DJ
Sophie - Rave & Play Supporter
Buy Your Tickets to Rave & Play at Benridge Farm
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/raveandplay/2038112
About Tyne for Business
Tyne for Business is a documentary-style podcast and video series from Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio, celebrating the independent businesses, communities and people shaping the North East of England.
Through conversations and place-based storytelling, we explore the stories behind the businesses that make our region unique.
Connect with Tyne for Business
Instagram — instagram.com/tyneforbusiness
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591590248239
Website — tyneforbusiness.co.uk
Credits
Produced by Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio
Executive Producer & Host — Ashleigh King
Director & Editor — Joel Lowson
Camera — Thomas Young
Producer & Photographer — Chloe Fergie
Graphics — Alistair Rolls
https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following, rating and sharing the podcast episode. Every share helps us continue telling the stories of the people, places and independent businesses that make the North East special.
If you're an independent business in the North East and would like to be featured on Tyne for Business, we'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch at bookings@flamingoheights.co.uk
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]]>In this episode of Tyne for Business, host Ashleigh King heads into the Ouseburn to experience one of Newcastle's only free cultural festivals, run by the Ouseburn Trust as they mark 30 years of protecting and regenerating the valley. From parades and pop-up shops to alpacas, hay bales and live music, it's a day that brings the whole community together and shines a light on the independent businesses at the heart of it.
Along the way, Ashleigh meets the volunteers, creative producers, makers and shop owners who make the Ouseburn what it is, and asks the bigger questions about why free culture matters, what it takes to run a small business in a tough economy, and why buying local has never been more important.
From the Victoria Tunnel and 36 Lime Street to Ouseburn Farm's 50th birthday, this is a story about heritage, creativity, community, and a village in the middle of the city worth protecting.
What You'll Hear
How the Ouseburn Trust created the festival, and what 30 years in the valley means
Why Ouseburn Festival remains one of Newcastle's only free cultural events
The real impact of free culture on wellbeing, careers and community
What the festival means for independent shops and makers
Honest conversations about running a small business in the current economy
Why "buy local" matters more than ever
Ouseburn Farm celebrating 50 years as a working farm in the city
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Tyne for Business
00:28 Introducing Ouseburn Festival
00:40 Arriving in the Ouseburn
01:10 The Ouseburn Trust and 30 years in the valley
01:51 Why a free festival matters
02:19 Meeting Pete, Victoria Tunnel volunteer
03:14 What the Ouseburn Trust does
03:31 Maria on why the arts matter
05:26 Inside 36 Lime Street and the Creative Foundations investment 06:15 Laura from Flaura Rose on festival weekend
06:53 Jess from The Find on community and independents
07:23 Running a small business in a tough economy
08:19 Why buying local matters
09:01 The Ouseburn business map
09:52 Ouseburn Farm's 50-year milestone
10:32 Final reflections from Ouseburn Festival
Special Thanks to Ouseburn Festival
A huge thank you to everyone who welcomed us into the Ouseburn Festival and shared their stories.
Ouseburn Festival is a brilliant example of the independent businesses, makers and volunteers helping to shape the culture, creativity and community of Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley.
Ouseburn Trust — Festival organisers
Pete — Victoria Tunnel Volunteer
Maria Baranovska — Volunteer
Laura — Founder, Flaura Rose - https://flaurarose.square.site/
Jess — Founder, The Find - https://www.thefindouseburn.com/
Ouseburn Farm - https://www.ouseburnfarm.org.uk/
Ouseburn Trust: https://ouseburntrust.org.uk
About Tyne for Business
Tyne for Business is a documentary-style podcast and video series from Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio, celebrating the independent businesses, communities and people shaping the North East of England.
Through conversations and place-based storytelling, we explore the stories behind the businesses that make our region unique.
Connect with Tyne for Business
Instagram — instagram.com/tyneforbusiness
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?
id=61591590248239
Website — tyneforbusiness.co.uk
Credits
Produced by Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio
Executive Producer & Host — Ashleigh King
Director & Editor — Joel Lowson
Camera — Thomas Young
Producer & Photographer — Chloe Fergie
Graphics — Alistair Rolls
https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following, rating and sharing the podcast episode. Every share helps us continue telling the stories of the people, places and independent businesses that make the North East special.
If you're an independent business in the North East and would like to be featured on Tyne for Business, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch at hello@tyneforbusiness.co.uk
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]]>In this episode of Tyne for Business, host Ashleigh King heads into the Ouseburn to experience one of Newcastle's only free cultural festivals, run by the Ouseburn Trust as they mark 30 years of protecting and regenerating the valley. From parades and pop-up shops to alpacas, hay bales and live music, it's a day that brings the whole community together and shines a light on the independent businesses at the heart of it.
Along the way, Ashleigh meets the volunteers, creative producers, makers and shop owners who make the Ouseburn what it is, and asks the bigger questions about why free culture matters, what it takes to run a small business in a tough economy, and why buying local has never been more important.
From the Victoria Tunnel and 36 Lime Street to Ouseburn Farm's 50th birthday, this is a story about heritage, creativity, community, and a village in the middle of the city worth protecting.
What You'll Hear
How the Ouseburn Trust created the festival, and what 30 years in the valley means
Why Ouseburn Festival remains one of Newcastle's only free cultural events
The real impact of free culture on wellbeing, careers and community
What the festival means for independent shops and makers
Honest conversations about running a small business in the current economy
Why "buy local" matters more than ever
Ouseburn Farm celebrating 50 years as a working farm in the city
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Tyne for Business
00:28 Introducing Ouseburn Festival
00:40 Arriving in the Ouseburn
01:10 The Ouseburn Trust and 30 years in the valley
01:51 Why a free festival matters
02:19 Meeting Pete, Victoria Tunnel volunteer
03:14 What the Ouseburn Trust does
03:31 Maria on why the arts matter
05:26 Inside 36 Lime Street and the Creative Foundations investment 06:15 Laura from Flaura Rose on festival weekend
06:53 Jess from The Find on community and independents
07:23 Running a small business in a tough economy
08:19 Why buying local matters
09:01 The Ouseburn business map
09:52 Ouseburn Farm's 50-year milestone
10:32 Final reflections from Ouseburn Festival
Special Thanks to Ouseburn Festival
A huge thank you to everyone who welcomed us into the Ouseburn Festival and shared their stories.
Ouseburn Festival is a brilliant example of the independent businesses, makers and volunteers helping to shape the culture, creativity and community of Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley.
Ouseburn Trust — Festival organisers
Pete — Victoria Tunnel Volunteer
Maria Baranovska — Volunteer
Laura — Founder, Flaura Rose - https://flaurarose.square.site/
Jess — Founder, The Find - https://www.thefindouseburn.com/
Ouseburn Farm - https://www.ouseburnfarm.org.uk/
Ouseburn Trust: https://ouseburntrust.org.uk
About Tyne for Business
Tyne for Business is a documentary-style podcast and video series from Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio, celebrating the independent businesses, communities and people shaping the North East of England.
Through conversations and place-based storytelling, we explore the stories behind the businesses that make our region unique.
Connect with Tyne for Business
Instagram — instagram.com/tyneforbusiness
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?
id=61591590248239
Website — tyneforbusiness.co.uk
Credits
Produced by Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio
Executive Producer & Host — Ashleigh King
Director & Editor — Joel Lowson
Camera — Thomas Young
Producer & Photographer — Chloe Fergie
Graphics — Alistair Rolls
https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following, rating and sharing the podcast episode. Every share helps us continue telling the stories of the people, places and independent businesses that make the North East special.
If you're an independent business in the North East and would like to be featured on Tyne for Business, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch at hello@tyneforbusiness.co.uk
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]]>In this episode of Tyne for Business, host Ashleigh King meets the team behind Brinkburn Street Bar, Brewery and Kitchen to explore small-batch brewing, the pub as a community hub, and how heritage and hospitality come together in one of Ouseburn's most distinctive venues.
From Victorian tunnels and wartime stories to weddings, drag bingo, opera and local art, this is a story about the people keeping an independent Newcastle business, and its community, thriving.
🎧 What You'll Hear 🎧
💛 How Brinkburn Street brews small-batch craft beer in the heart of Ouseburn
💛 The remarkable history of the former Maling Pottery building
💛 Why community sits at the heart of Brinkburn's identity
💛 The role pubs still play in connection, belonging and wellbeing
💛 How art, creativity and culture shape the venue today
💛 Weddings, performances, drag bingo, opera and community events under one roof
💛 The stories, memories and hidden corners that make the building so unique
Skip to chapters:
(00:00) Welcome to Tyne for Business
(00:29) Arriving at Brinkburn Street Brewery
(01:02) Brewing beer on a small scale
(05:41) The care behind every pint
(07:01) Building community through hospitality
(08:19) A building with nearly 200 years of history
(11:09) Victorian tunnels and wartime stories
(12:37) Art, sustainability and creative reuse
(16:01) Why pubs still matter
(17:36) Personal history and family memories
(19:40) Inside The Maling Hall
(20:51) Weddings, events and community programming
(24:30) Final reflections from Brinkburn Street Brewery
Special Thanks to Brinkburn Street Brewery
A huge thank you to everyone at Brinkburn Street Bar, Brewery and Kitchen for welcoming us into their space and sharing their stories.
Brinkburn Street is a brilliant example of the independent businesses helping to shape the culture, creativity and community of Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley.
Thank you to:
About Tyne for Business
Tyne for Business is a documentary-style podcast and video series from Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio, celebrating the independent businesses, communities and people shaping the North East of England.
Through conversations and place-based storytelling, we explore the stories behind the businesses that make our region unique.
Credits
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following, rating and sharing the podcast.
Every share helps us continue telling the stories of the people, places and independent businesses that make the North East special.
If you're an independent business in the North East and would like to be featured on Tyne for Business, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch at hello@tyneforbusiness.co.uk
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]]>In this episode of Tyne for Business, host Ashleigh King meets the team behind Brinkburn Street Bar, Brewery and Kitchen to explore small-batch brewing, the pub as a community hub, and how heritage and hospitality come together in one of Ouseburn's most distinctive venues.
From Victorian tunnels and wartime stories to weddings, drag bingo, opera and local art, this is a story about the people keeping an independent Newcastle business, and its community, thriving.
🎧 What You'll Hear 🎧
💛 How Brinkburn Street brews small-batch craft beer in the heart of Ouseburn
💛 The remarkable history of the former Maling Pottery building
💛 Why community sits at the heart of Brinkburn's identity
💛 The role pubs still play in connection, belonging and wellbeing
💛 How art, creativity and culture shape the venue today
💛 Weddings, performances, drag bingo, opera and community events under one roof
💛 The stories, memories and hidden corners that make the building so unique
Skip to chapters:
(00:00) Welcome to Tyne for Business
(00:29) Arriving at Brinkburn Street Brewery
(01:02) Brewing beer on a small scale
(05:41) The care behind every pint
(07:01) Building community through hospitality
(08:19) A building with nearly 200 years of history
(11:09) Victorian tunnels and wartime stories
(12:37) Art, sustainability and creative reuse
(16:01) Why pubs still matter
(17:36) Personal history and family memories
(19:40) Inside The Maling Hall
(20:51) Weddings, events and community programming
(24:30) Final reflections from Brinkburn Street Brewery
Special Thanks to Brinkburn Street Brewery
A huge thank you to everyone at Brinkburn Street Bar, Brewery and Kitchen for welcoming us into their space and sharing their stories.
Brinkburn Street is a brilliant example of the independent businesses helping to shape the culture, creativity and community of Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley.
Thank you to:
About Tyne for Business
Tyne for Business is a documentary-style podcast and video series from Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio, celebrating the independent businesses, communities and people shaping the North East of England.
Through conversations and place-based storytelling, we explore the stories behind the businesses that make our region unique.
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Every share helps us continue telling the stories of the people, places and independent businesses that make the North East special.
If you're an independent business in the North East and would like to be featured on Tyne for Business, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch at hello@tyneforbusiness.co.uk
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]]>In this episode of Tyne for Business, host Ashleigh King meets Zara, the founder behind VISO, to explore holistic facial massage, the emotional side of skincare, and how a small independent studio has become a space of genuine sanctuary for its community.
From building a business through lockdown to "resetting the mask" and holding space for tears, laughter and everything in between, this is a story about slowing down, reconnecting with yourself, and the woman creating that space for others.
🎧 What You'll Hear 🎧
💛 How Zara built VISO from a maternity-leave idea into seven years in business
💛 The difference between a typical facial and holistic facial massage
💛 Why community and connection sit at the heart of VISO's identity
💛 How lifestyle, stress and emotion show up in the skin and face
💛 The tools and techniques behind Zara's treatments, including Gua Sha
💛 Zara's approach to skincare, sustainable products and "less is more"
💛 Why she believes people don't need to be fixed, just held
Skip to chapters:
(00:00) Welcome to Tyne for Business
(00:29) Arriving on Chillingham Road, Heaton
(01:11) Meeting Zara and the story of VISO Facial Bar
(01:50) From maternity leave to facial therapist
(02:24) Finding the shop and building the dream
(03:21) Creating a calming, plant-filled space
(04:17) A space filled by the community
(05:48) Skincare, lifestyle and honest conversations
(06:55) What community means to Zara
(07:31) Raising a daughter in a filtered world
(08:33) Holding space for emotion
(09:08) A treatment in action
(10:49) Stillness, tools and technique
(11:32) Do people cry during treatments?
(12:20) Feeling seen: "resetting the mask"
(13:45) Products, skincare and sustainable choices
(15:39) Being a good human, healing from within
(16:05) Ending a treatment with grounding breaths
(16:37) Rebecca's reaction after treatment
(17:02) Final reflections from VISO Facial Bar
Special Thanks to VISO Facial Bar
A huge thank you to Zara at VISO Facial Bar for welcoming us into their space and sharing their stories.
VISO Facial Bar is a brilliant example of the independent businesses helping to shape wellness, self-care and community on Newcastle's Chillingham Road.
Thank you to:
About Tyne for Business
Tyne for Business is a documentary-style podcast and video series from Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio, celebrating the independent businesses, communities and people shaping the North East of England.
Through conversations and place-based storytelling, we explore the stories behind the businesses that make our region unique.
Credits
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following, rating and sharing the podcast.
Every share helps us continue telling the stories of the people, places and independent businesses that make the North East special.
If you're an independent business in the North East and would like to be featured on Tyne for Business, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch at hello@tyneforbusiness.co.uk
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]]>In this episode of Tyne for Business, host Ashleigh King meets Zara, the founder behind VISO, to explore holistic facial massage, the emotional side of skincare, and how a small independent studio has become a space of genuine sanctuary for its community.
From building a business through lockdown to "resetting the mask" and holding space for tears, laughter and everything in between, this is a story about slowing down, reconnecting with yourself, and the woman creating that space for others.
🎧 What You'll Hear 🎧
💛 How Zara built VISO from a maternity-leave idea into seven years in business
💛 The difference between a typical facial and holistic facial massage
💛 Why community and connection sit at the heart of VISO's identity
💛 How lifestyle, stress and emotion show up in the skin and face
💛 The tools and techniques behind Zara's treatments, including Gua Sha
💛 Zara's approach to skincare, sustainable products and "less is more"
💛 Why she believes people don't need to be fixed, just held
Skip to chapters:
(00:00) Welcome to Tyne for Business
(00:29) Arriving on Chillingham Road, Heaton
(01:11) Meeting Zara and the story of VISO Facial Bar
(01:50) From maternity leave to facial therapist
(02:24) Finding the shop and building the dream
(03:21) Creating a calming, plant-filled space
(04:17) A space filled by the community
(05:48) Skincare, lifestyle and honest conversations
(06:55) What community means to Zara
(07:31) Raising a daughter in a filtered world
(08:33) Holding space for emotion
(09:08) A treatment in action
(10:49) Stillness, tools and technique
(11:32) Do people cry during treatments?
(12:20) Feeling seen: "resetting the mask"
(13:45) Products, skincare and sustainable choices
(15:39) Being a good human, healing from within
(16:05) Ending a treatment with grounding breaths
(16:37) Rebecca's reaction after treatment
(17:02) Final reflections from VISO Facial Bar
Special Thanks to VISO Facial Bar
A huge thank you to Zara at VISO Facial Bar for welcoming us into their space and sharing their stories.
VISO Facial Bar is a brilliant example of the independent businesses helping to shape wellness, self-care and community on Newcastle's Chillingham Road.
Thank you to:
About Tyne for Business
Tyne for Business is a documentary-style podcast and video series from Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio, celebrating the independent businesses, communities and people shaping the North East of England.
Through conversations and place-based storytelling, we explore the stories behind the businesses that make our region unique.
Credits
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following, rating and sharing the podcast.
Every share helps us continue telling the stories of the people, places and independent businesses that make the North East special.
If you're an independent business in the North East and would like to be featured on Tyne for Business, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch at hello@tyneforbusiness.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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