Transforming Kitchens and Lives: Ben Locke's Journey towards Ethical, Sustainable, and Affordable Home Makeovers

I'm joined by Ben Locke of Re-Faced - Ben speaks about how he has set up a thriving family business, Re-Faced, to be a force for good in the community. We'll delve into his journey of creating ethical and sustainable kitchens and how he's using vinyl wrapping to breathe new life into old spaces. We'll also learn about his mission to give back to the community, particularly to disadvantaged young people in the city of Sheffield, and the challenges he faced along the way.

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The Social Sanctuary

Inspirational conversations for a digital world

As a digital marketing professional, I spend much of my time online. The internet provides plenty of fantastic opportunities for us all, but it can also be draining. With so much noise, finding peace and time to reflect is more essential than ever before.

Through inspirational conversations with key individuals, The Social Sanctuary takes a closer look at important topics across the digital space, covering everything from cyberbullying to online influencers, how to get young people into work and the importance of mental health.

The Social Sanctuary provides a break from the hustle and bustle of online life, giving us all a space to discuss the matters which really matter in the hectic modern world.

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Harvey Morton

Harvey Morton is one of the brightest entrepreneurial lights in the UK, founding his own company in 2013. During this time, he juggled both his new work commitments and his education, completing his GCSE’s and A-Levels while getting his first company off the ground. Harvey is a Sheffield Hallam University Graduate and received support from the SHU Enterprise Team to grow his business alongside his studies.

In the last few years, Harvey’s reputation for excellence has continued to grow, picking up the IPSE Young Freelancer of the Year (2018) along the way.

Following this achievement, he relaunched his flagship brand as Harvey Morton Digital, providing the key solutions to all the digital problems his clients face. He also makes regular appearances as a public speaker at major events focuses on entrepreneurship.

When he’s not working, Harvey loves to inspire other young future leaders as they begin on their own entrepreneurial journeys, as well as continuously engaging with the latest thought leadership in his field.

He winds down by indulging in some of his favourite hobbies. Alongside trips to the cinema and seeing the latest concerts, Harvey also enjoys relaxing with friends and family, working out and getting acquainted with all the best new restaurants and cafes. He can often be found walking his beloved border collie, Nelly.

As a talented and ever-developing young professional, Harvey has the skills needed to work alongside teams of all sizes and draws on his own experience to help them tackle even the most complex of digital issues. He is adept at analytical thinking and problem solving, involving the client at each step of the way while fuelling continuous innovation.