🎙️ Welcome to another Cherrywood Podcast!Simon hosts a special lads-only episode with James, Max, and Nav from Learn Chess Academy, a chess company changing lives across the UK — from kids’ confidence to adults’ wellbeing.#LearnChessAcademy #CherrywoodPodcast #ChessLife🧠 Inside this episode:How chess builds resilience and emotional intelligenceNav’s cancer survival story and rediscovery of chessHilarious stories from competitive games (including a board flip!)What “Queen’s Gambit” really meansWhy kids LOVE their chess clubs — even if they don’t know they’re learning!From online tournaments to in-person coaching, Learn Chess Academy proves chess is anything but boring.⏰ Timestamps (condensed):0:00 – Welcome to the lads-only podcast with Learn Chess Academy0:39 – Simon’s son at Medway Junior Chess Club1:14 – Origins of Learn Chess Academy & Julian the founder1:49 – Nav: Ranked top 2.5% globally3:42 – Sponsor shoutouts4:14 – Nav’s official chess title & classical tournaments6:06 – Thinking ahead: chess vs speed chess7:06 – Chess and life skills: patience, analysis, resilience8:30 – Day-to-day in a full-time chess company10:20 – Nav’s journey: from losing every game to finding purpose13:06 – How the company adapted after COVID15:00 – Virtual school classrooms & online club tournaments21:20 – How cheating is detected in online chess23:00 – BBC2 Chess Masters: Nav's experience27:00 – Chess helps mental health & wellbeing30:00 – Why kids think it’s fun – even while learning32:17 – It’s not about creating Grandmasters — it’s about confidence34:42 – Chess is age-proof: 7-year-olds beating teens36:58 – Simon’s hilarious Queen-King switch prank40:00 – What is the Queen’s Gambit?44:40 – Chess as strategy, tactics & life training47:04 – True stories of transformation through chess49:00 – That moment you become “one with the board”52:26 – Chess rage: from misplays to board flips54:29 – What your child will experience at a Learn Chess session56:22 – Fun first, trophies second – and sweets always1:01:10 – Simon's observation about the banner… and the wine1:03:32 – Random question game: aliens, kangaroos, death brushes1:12:00 – Podcast playlist song picks1:14:00 – How to contact Learn Chess Academy1:15:15 – Final thanks and goodbyes🔗 Sponsors:🏗️ De Medici Associates – Chartered Civil & Structural Engineers🌐 www.demediciassociates.com🏠 Right at Home Medway – Trusted care for adults in their own home🌐 www.rightathome.co.uk/medway📞 01634 979 950📖 Hindsight Directory – Advertise to 30,000 homes via Royal Mail🌐 www.hindsightdirectory.co.uk🎬 Cherrywood Productions – Award-winning video & photo services🌐 www.cherrywoodpro.com🪚 Bond Carpentry – Licensed to Drill📞 07738 732 931🚐 Snug Dubs Campervans – Room to roam, park anywhere🌐 www.snug.co.ukWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. #podcast#WeddingVendor#entrepreneurContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

In this episode of the Cherrywood Podcast, we welcome Louise from Simply Be Skincare, who not only talks us through her inspiring journey into skincare and beauty treatments but also gives Rachel a live facial treatment on the podcast!From microdermabrasion to LED red light therapy, Louise explains each step in detail, discusses her skincare range, and shares hilarious travel tales, dream revelations, and some top beauty advice. It's one of our most relaxed and fun episodes yet – with skincare, banter, and a lot of laughs.💬 Let us know in the comments if you've tried any of the treatments Louise mentions – or if you've had a skincare disaster story of your own!⏱ Timestamps00:00 – Intro with Louise from Simply Be Skincare01:10 – Louise’s early career & redundancy moment02:50 – How she launched her skincare business06:00 – Rachel’s skincare habits & family skincare chat07:30 – What age should skincare routines begin?08:30 – Real-life skincare disasters10:00 – Golf talk & hilarious holiday stories14:00 – Spiders, resorts & weird travel experiences17:00 – Live microdermabrasion begins!20:00 – What does the treatment do?23:00 – A-lift & red light therapy explained27:00 – Microneedling – what is it and how does it help?30:00 – Weddings, videography & memories that last34:00 – Skincare filters vs real life – keeping it real39:00 – Simply Be product range & natural ingredients42:00 – Skincare advice for everyone – dos and don’ts44:00 – Painting dogs, artistic hobbies & charcoal noses48:00 – Wrapping up the treatment – Rachel's glowing!51:00 – Louise’s favourite products & skincare tips53:00 – What she loves most about her job54:00 – Louise’s socials & where to find Simply Be54:30 – Quick-fire questions (dreams, déjà vu & life advice)1:03:00 – Sponsors & outro#SkincareRoutine #Microdermabrasion #CherrywoodPodcast💼 This episode is sponsored by:🔹 De Medici Associates – Chartered structural and civil engineers with a global reach.🌐 www.demediciassociates.com🔹 WR At Home Medway – Quality home care services, from companionship to live-in support.🌐 www.wrathome.co.uk/medway | 📞 01634 979000🔹 Hindsight Directory – Reach 30,000+ homes with this full-colour A5 magazine across Kent.🌐 www.hindsightdirectory.co.uk🔹 Bond Carpentry – From bespoke cupboards to garden houses, licensed to drill!📞 07738 732931🔹 SnugDubs Camper Van Hire – Roam anywhere in comfort.🌐 www.snugdubs.co.uk🔹 Cherrywood Productions – Award-winning video and photography for weddings & businesses.🌐 www.cherrywoodpro.comWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. #podcast#WeddingVendor#entrepreneurContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

In this episode of the Cherrywood Podcast, Simon and Rachel are joined by Melissa from Content Queen, a passionate wedding and event content creator based in Kent. From TikToks to trending reels, Mel shares how she turned her brother’s wedding into a full-time business and became a behind-the-scenes hero for brides and businesses alike.We talk viral trends, behind-the-scenes drama, working alongside photographers and videographers, and how to manage multiple weddings in a single weekend. Oh – and discover her incredible personal story about being profoundly deaf and how that’s never held her back.We also dive into:TikTok wedding trendsBridesmaid chaosWorking with vicars and videographersConspiracy theoriesAnd Melissa’s double life as a professional dancer🎧 Plus, find out Melissa's most awkward moment in public and the talent nobody knows about!📍 Based in Westgate/Margate📲 Instagram: @contentqueen.ltd📧 Email: melissabil@outlook.com⏰ Timestamps:0:00 – Intro and mic game rules1:30 – Meet Melissa from Content Queen2:55 – What is a wedding content creator?5:00 – Why Mel started filming weddings6:00 – Raw vs edited content9:00 – Working with photographers & videographers12:00 – TikTok wedding trends14:45 – Bridesmaid transitions & syncing shots19:00 – Managing content during double weddings22:00 – Challenges filming in churches25:00 – Mel’s essential kit26:00 – Surprise! Mel’s a professional dancer28:00 – Dance shows, pride events & choreography30:00 – Corporate content creation33:00 – Staying on trend & using AI37:00 – Booking process & client communication44:00 – The power of networking over Facebook47:30 – New platform “Reals” discussion50:00 – Young couples, WhatsApp, and ghosting54:00 – Strike 3 Mic Challenge & Random Questions1:06:45 – Mel’s cochlear implant and hearing journey1:14:30 – Where to find Melissa1:16:45 – Song choice for the podcast playlist#ContentQueen#CherrywoodPodcast#WeddingTrendsWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.