Beyond Four Walls - With Jodie Fraser

James Phipps | Turning Success into Social Change

Jodie Fraser Episode 65

In today’s episode of Beyond Four Walls, we’re joined by James Phipps, a businessman, philanthropist, and passionate advocate for domestic abuse charities. James shares his inspiring journey from his humble beginnings in Pinehurst, Swindon, to becoming the Managing Director of Excalibur, winning Wiltshire Business Person of the Year, not once but twice and eventually selling the company in 2018 after a successful management buy-out.

But James is much more than a successful entrepreneur. His real passion lies in making a difference. He co-founded the Younite Foundation in 2016, and today he is deeply involved in a variety of charitable causes, including supporting domestic abuse survivors. 

In this episode, we explore:

  • James’ early career and rise to success as MD of Excalibur
  • His transition from business success to giving back to the community
  • The challenges and rewards of working with domestic abuse charities
  • How businesses can play a part in supporting those affected by domestic abuse
  • The impact of ethical leadership in business

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Connect with James:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesphippsuk?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

https://westspring-it.co.uk/

Thank you so much for listening to Beyond Four Walls. If you’ve been inspired by today’s conversation and you’d like to share your own story, I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me directly at jodie@jodiefraser.com if you’d like to be a guest on the podcast.

I’d also like to say a special thank you to my podcast producer, Shirley Ludford, at Swindon 105.5 – Swindon’s award-winning community radio station. It’s run by an incredible team of volunteers who are passionate about giving a voice to the local community. You can find out more about the station at www.swindon1055.co.uk

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