Ep 187 Interview Sessions with Bethan Laker

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 [email protected] 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. Please do subscribe, leave a little review, and share it with someone you wish to inspire too. 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 www.instagram.com/theleisureexperts Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: www.abty.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@abty_uk LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/abty Discord: https://discord.gg/Apm3Ja465j Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/weareABTY Thank you to our friends at Elevate OM, proud supporters of the Always Better than Yesterday Interview Sessions. Head to www.elevateom.com for Online Marketing & Web Design services that are affordable, bespoke & awesome. Please email your questions and comments to [email protected]