On episode 187 I am joined by Bethan Laker, director and owner of The Leisure Experts, founding member of the Always Better than Yesterday community and AKA The Blonde Biker.

Bethan is a values driven leader in the swimming industry having held various management and business development positions. After leading and influencing the swimming industry in Ireland throughout the pandemic, she has founded The Leisure Experts with business partner Joni Harding to bring more of their people first, revolutionary approach to an industry that need love, passion and innovation.

Bethan is a motorcyclist (@theblondebiker) and during our conversation we discuss the tragic loss of her best friend Steph to a motorbike accident in April 2022.

If you have been affected by issues of depression, grief and loss, I hope this conversation helps you in someway. If you have questions or comments for Bethan, please do email podcast@abty.co.uk

In this episode you will hear:

03:00 a resilient upbringing

05:30 an accidental career in the swimming industry

07:30 every child should have an opportunity to learn to swim

09:00 the courage to move country

10:30 a painful and impactful pandemic

13:30 inner knowing I needed to show up

15:00 a desire to be authentic

17:30 The Leisure Experts

18:30 going into business with Joni

21:30 people first revolutionaries

23:45 depression, authenticity, inner peace and freedom