Episodes 129
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Fiona Scott is a straight talking PR professional, a former TV journalist who has run a successful PR company for 14 years. Fiona dispels the smoke and mirrors around the world of public relations and instead presents you with practical advice, hints, tips and inspiration.

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Not Just Numbers: Sally Holland on Accountancy, Community and PR

Jun 02, 2026 21m

Hosted by Lauren Roberts, today’s podcast welcomes Sally Holland, partner at PPS Chartered Accountancy as she discusses all things accountancy and PR.Sally joins Lauren to share with PR Not BS…

Sean Harper, shares how PR took his business to the next level

May 26, 2026 29m

Hosted by Fiona Scott, today’s podcast welcomes Sean Harper, co-founder of Just For Fun Holiday Club which provides childcare services through their clubs across the Swindon, Wiltshire area.Sean…

Rachel Bedgood talks about building a business in a changing world

May 12, 2026 22m

Hosted by Lauren Roberts, today’s podcast welcomes Rachel Bedgood, founder of CBS, trusted screening experts who help organisations stay compliant and reduce risks through screening processes.Rachel…

Kevin Griffiths shares why care is more than just care homes!

Apr 28, 2026 23m

Hosted by Fiona Scott, today’s podcast welcomes Kevin Griffiths, co-director of The Care Show.Having met Kevin 7 to 8 years ago, Fiona found he was enthusiastic about business, networking and food.…

Ashlea Fisher shares how being personable in recruitment changes the game

Apr 14, 2026 34m

Hosted by Lauren Roberts, today’s podcast welcomes Ashlea Fisher, founder of iRecruit4.Recruitment business based in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, iRecruit4 supplies businesses with their…

Rod Hebden talks mixing up science and art

Apr 07, 2026 46m

My guest today is Rod Hebden, and you’re in for a real journey of discovery! In our conversation we cover everything from science, art, creativity and surprisingly, politics.Rod runs his own business…

Anita Jaynes talks about building a magazine in a changing world

Mar 24, 2026 31m

Hosted by Lauren Roberts, today’s podcast welcomes Anita Jaynes, founder of The Business Exchange magazines which distributes its two editions, Swindon and Wiltshire and Bath and Somerset.Anita joins…

Tamsin Welton shares how being there for your clients is never a bad thing!

Mar 10, 2026 17m

Fiona’s guest today is Tamsin Welton, the new homes sales manager McFarlane Sales and Lettings.In this episode of ‘PR not BS’ podcast Tamsin dives into her journey to becoming an estate agent and how…

Dave Southby is doing the right thing for his clients and local community!

Feb 24, 2026 24m

Lauren’s guest today is Dave Southby, the founder and managing director of Southby & Co Financial Planning. Now in his fifth year of business having started in business alone, there are now a…

Matthew Stafford talks about entrepreneurial networking that’s out of the box

Feb 10, 2026 39m

My guest today is someone I hadn’t met until this podcast: Matthew Stafford who like me is an entrepreneur.Matthew is the founder of a business called 9 Others, which is a global network of…

Simon Read talks about selling accountancy businesses

Jan 27, 2026 43m

My guest today is a good business friend who I’ve met through networking - Simon Read a business broker specialising in selling accountancy firms.  He shares his journey from working in sales to…

Jo Smyth shares how she fell into PR

Jan 13, 2026 32m

Lauren’s guest is someone that we are well acquainted with at Scott Media, Jo Smyth, who runs her own PR business - Word Worker. Jo collaborates closely with Scott Media with a couple of mutual…

Looking ahead to insights and trends for 2026

Dec 30, 2025 21m

Today I’m my own guest! As you know, my main aim in business is to help people and their business or organisation to become more visible. I’m going to share some PR tips, insights and trends ready…

Janet Shreeve helps people to understand their choices in care

Dec 16, 2025 26m

My guest today is both client and friend, Janet Shreeve. We’ve both got exciting news to share about a new venture we’re working on together. Firstly though, Janet talks about Shreeve Care Services…

Sam Kaeokon ‘It’s not about winning, it’s about the journey between’

Dec 02, 2025 18m

One of my TV guilty pleasures to watch is Master Chef and today I’m thrilled to meet one of this years’ finalists – Sam Kaeokon.Sam has lived in Swindon for just over 10 years, and coming from…

Debbie Gilbert is championing women in business

Nov 18, 2025 33m

My guest today is business friend Debbie Gilbert, who runs a marketing agency, the networking company called Businesswomen UnLtd and also runs events including The Best Businesswomen Awards and the…

Liz Perkins talks about the busy life of a national journalist

Nov 11, 2025 25m

My guest today is a returning guest, Liz Perkins. Liz is the night news editor on the Sunday Telegraph and the Telegraph, plus she also writes freelance stories across the national papers too. She is…

Gareth Davis from UK martial arts to US real estate!

Nov 04, 2025 42m

I’ve known today's guest for many years, and the first thing I asked Gareth Davis to talk about was his memory of first meeting the Scott family.Gareth first met my son David when he was at Westlea…

Lou Muir Sage says if you’ve got a dream – don’t park it!

Oct 21, 2025 27m

Today, Lauren is talking to Louise Muir Sage of ‘Something Kind of Woo’, a crystal shop in Royal Wootton Bassett.Alongside crystals, she also sells incense, essential oils, tarot and oracle cards.…

Sandra Stahl talks about how AI is a fantastic efficiency tool

Oct 07, 2025 32m

My guest today, Sandra Stahl is from New York, who like me has worked in PR for many years. She has spent her career working in both New York and in various other places around the globe, including…

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PR Not BS has published 129 episodes since November 2021, covering topics in Business, Marketing.

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PR Not BS is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 29m.

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