Newcastle Castle – building closer ties with the community

The historic site is keen to engage more closely than ever with businesses and individuals across Newcastle and the wider region. CEO Ben Smith shares more with BW Magazine. “A castle? In Newcastle? I didn’t know that.” Despite the castle’s Keep standing proudly over the city since 1178 – giving the city its name – it remains relatively unknown, with many people still unaware that we...

Simon Smith of Objective Health is a bright spark

Simon Smith, a former Royal Army Medical Corps veteran, transitioned to civilian life as an occupational health technician. Three years later, he founded his company, leveraging innovative technologies to boost safety and productivity for SMEs and consumers. He discusses his journey with Objective Health with Alison Cowie. Simon Smith always had an interest in medicine, and at 17 years old, he...

Sleep is the forgotten factor

Imogen Russel, 25, founder of The Little Sleep Company, emphasises the critical role of sleep in health alongside nutrition and exercise. Dedicated to solving sleep challenges for families, she shares insights from her business journey with Alison Cowie. Imogen Russell knew she wanted to work with young people and, when she was young, aspired to be a teacher. However, gaining...

Feeling inspired?

Nikki Masterman’s journey spans from supermarket checkout assistant to founder of Inspired HR. Overcoming personal challenges and embracing neurodiversity, she built her career through determination and self-learning. Now, she advocates for inclusivity and inspires others to reach their potential. Nikki Masterman always knew she was impulsive and got bored easily. After achieving just 40%...

The face of Mo Aesthetics

After working on Harley Street, Jamie Curtis launched her own business in the North East. Despite growing competition, she remains committed to quality, investing in advanced technology and turning patients away when necessary. Since opening her Monkseaton clinic in 2023, Jamie continues to lead Mo Aesthetics with her vision. Tell us a bit about your career I started my career in dentistry at...