Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR.

In this episode, I’m joined by Ashleigh Wright, Managing Director at Westray Recruitment. Ashleigh and I first connected through the Entrepreneurs’ Forum, and from the very beginning, I was struck by her sense of humour, strong values, and the natural alignment in how we both approach business and people.

Ashleigh shares her journey of stepping into the family business, what it means to lead with purpose, and how working with family has shaped both her professional and personal growth. We explore the realities of mixing family and business, from navigating decision-making and building trust, to managing time off and maintaining balance (especially when holidays are high on the priority list!).

We also talk about the evolving partnership between Inspired HR and Westray Recruitment, and how our collaboration has supported team development and a strong talent pipeline.

Tune in to hear an open conversation about leadership, legacy, and building strong partnerships built on trust.

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Connect with Ashleigh:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleighwrightwestrayrecruit/

Website: https://westrayrecruitment.co.uk/

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkimasterman/

Website: https://www.inspired-hr.co.uk/

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR.

In this episode, I’m joined by Zoe Maylam, head of events at Inspired HR and Founder and events strategist at Mayhem Consults.

Zoe reflects on her experience across various industries, from her early days in the energy sector to becoming a well-known and respected figure in the North East business and events community. We talk about the importance of spotting talent, creating space for growth, and building a career … in trust and transparency.

We also dive into how Zoe came to join Inspired HR, how her work compliments HR in a practical way, and what it’s like working together. Zoe also opens up about her sobriety journey, reflecting on how personal change can power professional success.

This episode is all about recognising potential, emphasising the value of emotional intelligence and learning to grow a business with purpose.

Tune in to hear an honest conversation about talent, trust, and building a meaningful career and business.

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Connect with Zoe:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-maylam-061b3361/

Website: https://mayhemconsults.co.uk/

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkimasterman/

Website: https://www.inspired-hr.co.uk/

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR.

In today’s episode, I’m excited to be joined by Kat Moody, a solicitor at Richard Reed Solicitors. Kat brings extensive experience, having worked with both private and commercial clients on a range of matters, including Employment Law, Professional Negligence, Debt Recovery, Landlord & Tenant issues, and contested Probate cases.

We’ll dive into Kat’s journey into employment law, explore how HR professionals and employment lawyers can collaborate, and discuss why building strong relationships with employment lawyers is essential for those working in people-focused roles.

Tune in to find out how to stay updated on the latest employment law changes and discover key compliance tips for both employers and employees to keep everything running smoothly.

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Connect with Kat:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-moody-31928a238/

Richard Reed Solicitors: https://richardreed.co.uk/

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkimasterman/

Website: https://www.inspired-hr.co.uk/