CONTENTED. Out Of Office

In this episode of Out of Office CONTENTED's Content Manager Lèmarl Freckleton hosts an honest conversation about mens mental health with colleagues Elliot, Joe and Harry, beginning a series of discussions on the topic. What are the particular issues men have about sharing their feelings? How bigs the problem and what can be done? If you are affected by any of the issues discussed do reach out and talk to some one. You can call this number for free and in confidence. 0800 707 6607 Subscribe and follow CONTENTED @contented_group

In this Episode Anneka and Moz talk to Head of Content & Media at NBA2K League Matt Arden. Moving into the leagues 4th Season Matt talks about creating compelling content for the competition ahead, giving the audience a voice and a platform, and how COVID lockdown has inspired innovation and a connection to the characters and people who play in the League and creative teams and work culture.  Don't forget to subscribe and follow CONTENTED @contented_group 

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this week Moz and Anneka are joined by our Producer Immy Lodewyke and Production Coordinator Amy Brown for an open discussion about all things mental health. How has lockdown life affected our well-being? And how can we help to challenge stigmas around mental health and create an open and honest workspace where people can bring their whole selves to work? Join the conversation over on our Instagram, @contented_group and make sure to subscribe.

In our final episode of the IWM Takeover Anneka talks to her mentor Jessica Tamsedge and her mentee Molly Ayo about the benefits of mentoring, and how it can help both the mentor and the mentee in their goals and aspirations. Both give great advice on how to go about getting a mentor and if you're interested then please check out NABS https://nabs.org.uk/ and Bloom https://www.bloomnetwork.uk/ who run the mentoring schemes talked about in this episode. As always you can continue the conversation with us @contented_group on Instagram and please make sure to like and subscribe.

Episode 3 of International Women’s Month takeover is here with Anneka and Nicola hearing all about what our client Jen Vile, Marketing Director of The Hundred wants to challenge this year. We talk about the launch of the exciting new cricket format The Hundred (thehundred.com) and why equal prominence for players is high on Jen's agenda. Let us know what you think over on Instagram @contented_group and make sure to subscribe.

It’s week 2 of International Women’s Month and our takeover continues with Head of Production, Anneka Vestey talking to Nicola Harris, Senior Producer and one of our clients Grace MacDonald Marketing Manager – Content & Social at Linkedin about what they #choosetochallenge in line with this year’s theme for International Women’s Day. We cover imposter syndrome, minimising language and the importance of representation, so grab that cuppa and settle in. Subscribe and let us know what you think over on Instagram @contented_group

In the first podcast of International Women's month at CONTENTED, Head of Production Anneka Vestey, Copywriter Tash Wright and Producer Immy Lodewyke talk about Gender Stereotypes and how that can affect careers, aspirations and ambition. How do we talk about these stereotypes? How easy is it to fall in to them? And are things really changing in the workplace to tackle broader opportunities for women? Subscribe and join in the debate on Instagram @contented_group

In this Episode Anneka & Moz are joined by CONTENTED's post production lead Matt Ashmore. Not only is Matt one of the longest serving staff members on team CONTENTED, but he's also an accomplished musician and film maker and believes firmly in "Switching on to switch off" finding something outside of work to immerse yourself in, particularly in lockdown. Matt not only talks about his time with CONTENTED but chats about the industry as a whole, whats changed, what new skills are needed.  All are welcome to this podcast, and we talk about and advocate good mental health practises, and the need to talk and share should you not be feeling great. Our friends at NABS have a confidential, independent help line you can call if you need advice or help on anything. If you are feeling stressed or anxious, or just not sure where to turn next call them for free 0800 707 6607.  Please do subscribe to the podcast and follow us on insta or twitter @contented_group and visit our website contentedgroup.com. 

In our first episode of 2021 Moz and Anneka talk to personal and business development consultant Rich Goddard who publishes the Monday State of Mind Newsletter that has advice on  tech and tools and general tips on how to boost your mental well being. You can get the newsletter, and find out more about Rich at richgoddard.co.uk .  Rich joined us all, and lead a workshop on how to tackle these difficult times. So we thought it would be a great idea to share some of the thoughts and thinking to come out of it. Share and subscribe to the podcast and follow us at CONTENTED on both twitter and instagram @contented_group.  If you are suffering and understandably finding things tough. Reach out. Talk to someone. NABS is offering a free advice line 0800 707 6607  Lets Look after each other.  

Anneka & Moz are joined by their colleagues Immy Lodewyke, Jordan Ackom, Duda Rodrigues and Maheen Khan to talk about joining CONTENTED in a lockdown. Learning the ropes, meeting new people, and delivering all in the digital world of zoom.  What is it we all miss about the office? How will we work differently going back to a building? and does anyone actually miss rush hour? And, when this is all over, will we still look after each other?  Subscribe now and follow CONTENTED and the pod @contented_group