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
26:00 Mushin - Japan’s heartprint
28:00 The Blonde Biker
29:00 the one and only Steph 26/09/86 - 15/04/22
34:30 Steph’s heartprint
36:00 continuing the journey through grief
39:45 coincidences?
45:30 quick fire questions from our community
57:00 Bethan’s heartprint
59:00 lean into life
I hope this interview helps you overcome whatever it is you are going through and helps you find peace, acceptance, and gratitude along the way.
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Always love
Ryan
Connect with Bethan
Facebook: www.facebook.com/theleisureexperts
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethan-laker-40350013a/
IG: www.instagram.com/bethanlaker27 www.instagram.com/theblondebiker27
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