In this special episode of the 'Small Actions Big Ripples' podcast, I welcome to the Opus Media Productions podcast studio, Amanda Jones, the founder and visionary behind the social enterprise that is Shropshire Supports Refugees. We delve deeper into Amanda's why and mission to try and successfully integrate refugees, asylum seekers and migrants into the vibrant fabric of rural Shropshire. We’ll find out what inspired her to found the charity Shropshire Supports Refugees, the impact it has had on people's lives and her vision for the future. To find out more about the charity Shropshire Supports Refugees, visit https://www.shropshiresupportsrefugees.org/This podcast series is produced and presented by Stavros Kokkinos @opusmediaproductionsSubscribe and follow to hear stories that will uplift, inspire and maybe even spark your own ripple effect.Follow onhttps://www.instagram.com/opusmediaproductions/https://www.linkedin.com/in/opusmediaproductions/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559557472820Do you fancy appearing as a guest in a future ep?The podcast's core themes centre around creating social value and impact, for the community and our planet, and the belief that small everyday actions can make a big difference. Collaborating with people whose work resonates with the podcast's theme, is simply the main criteria when selecting potential guests.If you believe that your work aligns with the podcast's theme and would like to appear as a guest in a future episode, email [email protected] with a brief description of what you do and why you think your project, or initiative, would make a good match.

In this first episode of the Small Actions Big Ripples podcast, I welcome to the Opus Media Productions podcast studio, Chris Taylor, the visionary behind SY.gigs, a series of alternative music events in Shrewsbury, with a mission to promote mental wellbeing and foster community connections through live music and the creative arts. We’ll find out what inspired Chris to start SY.gigs, the impact of these special live music events on the local community and his vision for the future.Music tracks featured in this ep (we are grateful that all artists kindly agreed for their music to be featured in this ep)- Audrey Carmes: 'Micro-Macro' from the album Quelque chose s'est dissipé https://audreycarmes.bandcamp.com/album/quelque-chose-sest-dissip & https://www.instagram.com/audrey_carmes/- Martin Rebelski: 'Eternal' from the album Monochrome https://rebelski.bandcamp.com/album/monochrome- Adam Scrimshire: 'Hawthorn' from the album Music for Autumn Lovers https://www.scrimshire.com/ & https://scrimshire.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-autumn-lovers-2To find out more about SY.gigs, visit https://sygigs.com/Produced and presented by Stavros Kokkinos @opusmediaproductionsSubscribe and follow to hear stories that will uplift, inspire and maybe even spark your own ripple effect.Follow onhttps://www.instagram.com/opusmediaproductions/https://www.linkedin.com/in/opusmediaproductions/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559557472820Do you fancy appearing as a guest in a future ep?The podcast's core themes centre around creating social value and impact, for the community and our planet, and the belief that small everyday actions can make a big difference. Collaborating with people whose work resonates with the podcast's theme, is simply the main criteria when selecting potential guests.If you believe that your work aligns with the podcast's theme and would like to appear as a guest in a future episode, email [email protected] with a brief description of what you do and why you think your project, or initiative, would make a good match.

Have you ever wondered how one small action can lead to something so much bigger? And who are the changemakers who work tirelessly behind the scenes, proving that the smallest actions can leave the greatest ripples, shaping a better world for us all?These are the Qs at the heart of my new series Small ActionsBig Ripples, a podcast that shines a spotlight on individualswhose small, intentional actions create waves of positive change. In every episode, we celebrate the innovators and problem-solvers working within their organizations or purpose-driven businesses to make a meaningful difference in the wider community.From sustainable initiatives that protect our planet to community support programs that uplift lives, I will explore the inspiring stories of people whose efforts—big or small—create lasting impacts. Small Actions Big Ripples, stories that will uplift, inspire, andmaybe even spark your own ripple effect. Produced and presented by Stavros Kokkinos @opusmediaproductionsSubscribe and follow to hear stories that will uplift, inspire and maybe even spark your own ripple effect.Follow onhttps://www.instagram.com/opusmediaproductions/https://www.linkedin.com/in/opusmediaproductions/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559557472820Do you fancy appearing as a guest in a future ep?The podcast's core themes centre around creating social value and impact, for the community and our planet, and the belief that small everyday actions can make a big difference. Collaborating with people whose work resonates with the podcast's theme, is simply the main criteria when selecting potential guests.If you believe that your work aligns with the podcast's theme and would like to appear as a guest in a future episode, email [email protected] with a brief description of what you do and why you think your project, or initiative, would make a good match.