In this episode Jane chats with Cassie Bunton; teacher, performer and businesswoman - Principal of Little Voices East Hertfordshire.

We go through Cassie’s fabulous story so far what led her to performing arts, the experiences, influences and challenges along the way.

What an insightful conversation .

If you want to learn more about Cassie’s classes please visit

@littlevoiceseastherts

https://littlevoices.org.uk/east-hertfordshire

You can contact Cassie on

Cassie@littlevoices.org.uk

Podcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to.

We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea /coffee when we are planning them out please click here ….. ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun⁠⁠

**Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials @‌theschoolrun_official / @‌mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at jane@littlevoices.org.uk

Links: For information on Jane’s company Little Voices head to ⁠⁠http://www.littlevoices.org.uk⁠⁠

@‌littlevoiceslimited

You will often hear references to The Olive Jar to find out more follow @theolivejarcourse

www.theolivejar.online

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Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.

This episode is edited by Mike Roberts of ⁠Making Digital Real⁠

What if success wasn’t about having a crystal-clear plan at 16… or even at 40?

In this episode of The School Run, Jane is joined by Sue Moore; founder, business coach, franchise consultant, investor and mum of three for an honest, thoughtful conversation about the lessons school never taught us.

Sue shares her journey from leaving school with few qualifications and being advised to “keep her typing up”, to building a career defined not by job titles, but by helping others navigate challenges and find clarity.

Together, Jane and Sue explore:

• ​ Why having one fixed dream can sometimes hold us back
• ​ The difference between happiness and true contentment
• ​ Finding flow, reducing friction and listening to what really energises you
• ​ Why money means very little without health and wellbeing
• ​ How motherhood, busyness and responsibility can delay self-discovery
• ​ Learning to balance connection with quiet, especially as women
• ​ What we wish school had taught us about life, relationships and ourselves

This is a gentle but powerful reminder that success looks different for everyone and that it’s never too late to build a life that feels aligned, peaceful and purposeful.

🎙️ The School Run is brought to you by Little Voices, where we nurture confidence and big futures through drama and singing.

Podcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to.

*We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea /coffee when we are planning them out please click here www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun "

Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials \@‌theschoolrun_official / \@‌mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at jane@littlevoices.org.uk

Links: For information on Jane’s company Little Voices head to www.littlevoices.org.uk⁠⁠

\@‌littlevoiceslimited

You will often hear references to The Olive Jar to find out more follow \@theolivejarcourse

www.theolivejar.online

‌

**Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.**

This episode is edited by Mike Roberts of Making Digital Real https://vault.makingdigitalreal.co.uk

What are the things you wish school had taught you about understanding yourself, life, relationships, confidence, and health — so that each day you could grow into the person you know you’re capable of becoming?

Welcome to The School Run Podcast, where every day is a school day — and where we talk about the lessons that don’t appear on the curriculum.

In this very special and emotional episode, mum and daughter Jane and Liv reflect on change, growth, confidence, and chapters coming to a close. For one of the last times as co-hosts, they sit together to talk honestly about what it means to move forward, let go, and trust what’s next.

Liv shares why she’s stepping away from the podcast as she begins a new chapter — starting a new job, a degree apprenticeship, and life beyond what’s been familiar for nearly three years of podcasting together. Jane reflects on what it’s meant to co-create something so meaningful with her daughter, and why the podcast isn’t ending — it’s evolving.

They discuss:

• Why school doesn’t teach us how to truly understand ourselves

• Navigating change and uncertainty

• Confidence, networking, and stepping into new rooms

• Why your relationships and connections matter

• Coaching, self-awareness, and finding your people

• Letting go of one chapter without losing the heart of it

You’ll also hear what’s next for The School Run Podcast, as it becomes powered by Little Voices — exploring confidence, creativity, education, leadership, and the future of learning through conversations with educators, franchisees, tutors, past pupils, and future changemakers.

_Podcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to._

**We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea /coffee when we are planning them out please click here …..** [⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun⁠⁠](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun "‌")

\*\*Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials \@‌theschoolrun_official / \@‌mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at [jane@littlevoices.org.uk](mailto:jane@littlevoices.org.uk "‌")

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**Links: For information on Jane’s company Little Voices head to** [⁠⁠http://www.littlevoices.org.uk⁠⁠](http://www.littlevoices.org.uk "‌")

\@‌littlevoiceslimited

You will often hear references to The Olive Jar to find out more follow \@theolivejarcourse

[www.theolivejar.online](https://theolivejar.online/ "‌")

‌

**Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.**

This episode is edited by Mike Roberts of [⁠Making Digital Real⁠](https://vault.makingdigitalreal.co.uk/ "‌")

This episode is about endings that don’t mean loss — just growth.

One story. One connection. One chapter at a time.

🎧 If you’ve ever felt nervous about change, emotional about letting go, or excited about becoming the next version of yourself — this one’s for you.

In this episode of The School Run Podcast, we sit down with Claudia Fogarty for a real, honest conversation about the many chapters that shape who we become.

From school and university to drama, confidence, and finding her voice, Claudia reflects on the experiences that helped build her resilience long before the public spotlight. We talk openly about her time on Love Island—not as the defining moment, but as just one chapter in a much bigger story.

Claudia shares what motherhood has taught her about identity, self-belief, and balance, alongside her journey into entrepreneurialism, building her brand, and co-creating Sister Stories. We also explore her connection with Little Voices, her passion for Pilates, and how movement, confidence, and self-worth are deeply connected.

This is a powerful conversation about growth, purpose, and allowing yourself to evolve with the right people around you.

✨ In this episode, we cover:

• ​ Navigating school, university, and early confidence
• ​ Drama, performance, and finding your voice
• ​ Life in the public eye vs real life beyond reality TV
• ​ Motherhood and identity shifts
• ​ Building a brand and stepping into entrepreneurship
• ​ Sister Stories and the power of female connection
• ​ Her time with Little Voices and the impact of creative confidence
• ​ Pilates, movement, and mind–body confidence
• ​ Embracing change and becoming you in every chapter

🎧 If you’ve ever felt defined by one chapter of your life, this episode is a reminder that you are allowed to grow, pivot, and begin again.

_Podcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to._

**We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea /coffee when we are planning them out please click here …..** [⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun⁠⁠](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun "‌")

\*\*Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials \@‌theschoolrun_official / \@‌mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at [jane@littlevoices.org.uk](mailto:jane@littlevoices.org.uk "‌")

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**Links: For information on Jane’s company Little Voices head to** http://www.littlevoices.org.uk⁠⁠

\@‌littlevoiceslimited

You will often hear references to The Olive Jar to find out more follow \@theolivejarcourse

www.theolivejar.online

‌

**Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.**

This episode is edited by Mike Roberts of [⁠Making Digital Real⁠](https://vault.makingdigitalreal.co.uk/ "‌")

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The School Run with Jane and Liv, we sit down with attachment, trauma and parent specialist, Michelle McLaughlin who has worked in childhood psychological services for 23 years.

Together, we explore:

🌱 The Power of Play

Why play isn’t just “fun”—it’s the language of children, the foundation of emotional development, and one of the most effective tools for healing and connection.

🔥 Emotional Dysregulation

What’s really happening when children “act out,” melt down, or shut down—

and how parents can respond with regulation, calm and connection (even when they feel overwhelmed themselves).

💔 Attachment & Trauma

How early experiences shape behaviour…

and how every adult in a child’s life can help rebuild safety, trust and secure attachment.

📱 Parenting in a High-Tech, High-Pressure World

The impact of screens and social media on children’s brains, attention and emotional wellbeing—

and practical steps families can take to stay connected in a digital-first world.

🤝 Connection Over Correction

The simple shifts that help parents move from managing behaviour to understanding the child behind it.

⸻

👂 Why You’ll Love This Episode

It’s honest, human, practical and deeply reassuring.

Whether you’re a parent, carer, teacher, or someone who simply wants to understand children better, this conversation will leave you feeling:

✔ more confident

✔ more connected

✔ more empowered

✔ and more hopeful

If you have concerns please contact your GP, school or family hub.

Podcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to.

We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea /coffee when we are planning them out please click here ….. ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun⁠⁠

**Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials @‌theschoolrun_official / @‌mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at jane@littlevoices.org.uk

Links: For information on Jane’s company Little Voices head to ⁠⁠http://www.littlevoices.org.uk⁠⁠

@‌littlevoiceslimited

You will often hear references to The Olive Jar to find out more follow @theolivejarcourse

www.theolivejar.online

‌

Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.

This episode is edited by Mike Roberts of ⁠Making Digital Real⁠

Change, Evolution & Everything in Between
This week on The School Run Podcast, Liv and Jane dive into a completely unscripted, raw and open-hearted conversation about change — why it feels difficult, how it shapes us, and how we can learn to navigate it with more peace and curiosity.

From new jobs and shifting friendships to big family transitions and emotional growth, Liv shares what it feels like when everything seems to change at once. Jane brings her reflections on business shifts, personal evolution and how nature provides the perfect metaphor for the seasons we go through.

Together, they explore:

• 🌱 Why humans think we don’t like change

• 🌬️ The power of reframing change as evolution

• 🌊 What to do when life feels “all up in the air”

• 🧘‍♀️ Finding inner peace when everything outside feels chaotic

• 🛌 The grounding force of returning to your basics (sleep, food, water)

• 💛 Why emotions matter — and why you need to let yourself feel them

• 📚 Books that are helping us understand change on a deeper level

• 💬 The mindset shifts that soften worry, hurry, stress and doubt

This episode is warm, reflective, grounding — and filled with the kind of honest mother–daughter conversation that has kept listeners coming back for nearly three years.

As Liv approaches her final episodes as co-host, this conversation is especially meaningful, full of perspective on how life can evolve in ways we never expect… and why that’s not something to fear.

Referenced Books:

• The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk

• When the Body Says No – Gabor Maté

Come along as we explore: What’s changing for you? And how can you walk through it with more ease, self-compassion and trust?

Podcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to.

We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea and Chocolate fudge brownie Frappe with soya milk, coffee and cream (Liv’s favourite) when we are planning them out please click here ….. ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun⁠⁠

**Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials @‌theschoolrun_official / @‌mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at **⁠⁠*liv@schoolrunpodcast.com **⁠⁠

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Links: For information of Jane’s company Little Voices head to ⁠⁠http://www.littlevoices.org.uk⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.

This episode is edited by Mike Roberts of ⁠Making Digital Real⁠

What are the things you wish school had actually taught you about understanding yourself, life, friendships, mindset, relationships, confidence and health?

That’s exactly why mum-and-daughter duo Jane & Liv created The School Run Podcast — to open the world to everything school didn’t teach you.

And today’s episode is a BIG one.

Big news. Big change. Big emotions.

And a moment we’ve known has been coming… but didn’t quite expect to feel this deeply.

In this episode we talk about:

✨ Liv’s exciting news — after three intense interviews she’s been offered an incredible degree apprenticeship in the property and construction sector. You’ll hear the full journey: nerves, imposter syndrome, the pride, the celebrations… and what she’s most excited (and scared) about.

✨ The truth about nearly 150 episodes — the consistency, the joy, the impact, and the beautiful messages from our 17,000+ listeners.

✨ How The School Run Podcast began — from car chats on that long school commute to becoming a space that’s supported young people, parents, teachers and families across the country.

✨ What’s changing… and why — Liv is stepping into full-time work + a degree and stepping back as co-host (for now). She’ll always be co-founder, but Jane is taking the podcast forward into a new era aligned with Little Voices, empowering young people and supporting parents and educators.

✨ Endings & beginnings — Liv’s emotional goodbyes to her café job and her Tuesday Little Voices role, and what she’s learned from seeing children’s confidence grow from the other side of the classroom.

✨ A huge shoutout to our producer, Mike at Making Digital Real — honestly, we physically couldn’t have done this journey without him.

✨ And… The Olive Jar — the digital release, the lifelong impact it’s had on Jane (she’s on her 5th round), and why it’s one of the most transformational things you can do for your mindset and wellbeing.

https://theolivejar.online/

Discount early bird until 1st Dec - lifetime access

OLIVEJAR50

Thank you for being part of this community.

Whether you’ve listened from day one or you’re brand new — we appreciate you more than you know. 💛

Podcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to.

We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea and Chocolate fudge brownie Frappe with soya milk, coffee and cream (Liv’s favourite) when we are planning them out please click here ….. ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun⁠⁠

**Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials @‌theschoolrun_official / @‌mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at **⁠⁠*liv@schoolrunpodcast.com **⁠⁠

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Links: For information of Jane’s company Little Voices head to ⁠⁠http://www.littlevoices.org.uk⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.

This episode is edited by Mike Roberts of ⁠Making Digital Real⁠

In this episode Jane & Liv chat about finding ‘the one’ - love lives ………

Podcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to.

We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea and Chocolate fudge brownie Frappe with soya milk, coffee and cream (Liv’s favourite) when we are planning them out please click here ….. ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun⁠⁠

**Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials @‌theschoolrun_official / @‌mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at **⁠⁠*liv@schoolrunpodcast.com **⁠⁠

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Links: For information of Jane’s company Little Voices head to ⁠⁠http://www.littlevoices.org.uk⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.

This episode is edited by Mike Roberts of ⁠Making Digital Real⁠