John Adams (DadBlogUK)

John Adams, a multi award-winning dad blogger, DadBlogUK.

John lives near London with his wife Gill and two young daughters, Helen and Izzy. Back in 2011, John gave up his career in PR and communications to become the main carer for his kids, while his wife works full time and provided financially for the family. He started blogging about his experiences soon afterwards.

Over the years he has written about everything from birth and childcare to education and preparing for puberty. John’s blogging exploits have taken him all the way to Australia and he has picked up numerous awards along the way including numerous Vuelio Awards. He regularly appears on TV and radio commenting on all manner of family, parenting, and lifestyle issues.

John was part of the award winning 2020/21 LinkedIn Changemakers campaign. Bringing together influential individuals, John advocated for flexible working and better access for parents and carers. As well as LinkedIn, John has worked with brands including Apple, Citroen, Marks & Spencer, Netgear and Microban.

Gayle Haddock

Gayle is a Business and Brand Creative Consultant. She co-founded Hustle & Fox in 2015 and today heads up its operations, working with startups, small businesses and entrepreneurs as well as household brands. Her work covers product design, business management, branding, marketing, PR and social media and event curation. Using her extensive network, Gayle brings people and brands together and loves nothing better than seeing them grow and connect, she is passionate about working with female founders helping them find confidence in themselves and their businesses.

She has featured in podcasts including ‘How to be a boss at Ageing‘, ‘The confidence rooms ‘, ‘Over 40 Fabulous & Pregnant’ and  ‘Self(ish).

You can see Gayle in campaigns for Xero, with her husband in for the Dating App Badoo and with her daughter Roxy in the Nationwide Robinsons campaign ‘The Nations favourite Squish’. As well as these campaigns, she has also featured in social campaigns for Peanut, Always, Healthsteer, Rosalique, Wuka and Omvits.

Sam Nicholl

Accents & Dialects: American-New York, American-Southern States, Birmingham, Black Country, Cockney, Geordie, Irish-Northern, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Midlands-West*, Northern, RP*, Scottish-Standard, Welsh-Standard

Languages: English, Italian

Music & Dance: Baritone, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Guitar-Electric*, Ukulele

Performance: Mask

Sports: Athletics, Cycling, Football, Pool, Rollerblading, Rugby, Running, Stage Combat*, Swimming, Volleyball

Vehicle Licences: Car Driving Licence

* = Native / Highly Skilled

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Nathan Ampofo

Accents & Dialects: American-California, American-Standard, Australian, Irish RP, Irish-Northern, Kent*, London*, Northern, RP

Sports: Athletics, Boxing, Climbing, Cricket, CrossFit, Football, Golf*, Horse-riding, Rugby*, Skiing*

Vehicle Licences: Car Driving Licence, Motorcycle Licence

* = Native / Highly Skilled

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Hannah Dean

Hannah loves diving into DIY projects, devouring crime novels and actors’ autobiographies, and has a secret fondness for admin and filing. A contemporary dancer, singer, and mum, she finds joy cooking with comedy podcasts in the background and proudly helps run Olympic Studiosa vibrant and inspiring venue. 

Accents & Dialects: American-Standard, Australian, Irish-Northern, Irish-Southern, London, Northern, RP*, Somerset, South African

Music & Dance: Ballet, Charleston, Choral Singing, Contemporary Dance, Dance (general), Jive, Mezzo-Soprano, Period Dancing, Singing (general), Tap, Zumba

Performance: BADC Intermediate, Children’s Theatre, Comedy, Musical Comedy, Musical Theatre, Physical Theatre, Puppetry, Radio Presenting, Role Play, Skin Work

Sports: Hockey (field), Netball, Pilates, Sailing, Skiing, Stage Combat, Yoga

Vehicle Licences:
Car Driving Licence

Other Skills: Alexander Technique, Computer Literate, Dance Teacher, Editing/Proof-Reading (experienced)

* = Native / Highly Skilled

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Gavin Cooper

Gavin is the kind of actor who feels like he’s always been on your screen. From hospital corridors in Doctors to courtroom drama in Judge John Deed, he’s built a career on making every moment feel real. Never one to coast, Gavin is constantly sharpening his craft:  popping up at workshops at The Actors Centre, City Lit, and Theatre Deli like a man on a mission (because he is). Off-script, you might find him blending contemporary movement with a breakdance background (yes, really) giving him a physical presence that’s as considered as his performances.

Accents & Dialects: African, American-Standard, Birmingham, Black Country, Italian, Jamaican, London*, Midlands-West, RP

Music & Dance: Break Dancing*, Tap, Tenor

Sports: Football, Ice Skating, Martial Arts, Rollerblading*, Stage Combat

Vehicle Licences: Car Driving Licence, Motorcycle Licence

* = Native / Highly Skilled

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Chantal Brown

Chantal grew up in rural Scotland, but traded the Highlands for salsa floors and the glorious chaos of London life. When she’s not dancing, she’s bringing vintage pieces back to life through her jewellery business, 33Jewellery. Two other talents are naming every bird by its song and navigating the Underground better than most London rats, giving any seasoned commuter a run for their money. She’s fun, professional and brightens any room. 

Accents & Dialects: American-Standard, French, Italian, RP, Scottish-Standard*, Scottish-West Coast, Spanish

Languages: English*, French*

Music & Dance: Ballet, Ballroom Dancing, Salsa Dancing

Sports: Abseiling, Fishing, Horse-jumping*, Horse-riding*, Shooting

Vehicle Licences: Car Driving Licence

* = Native / Highly Skilled

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Alexander Warner

Alexander, alongside being an actor, has decided to do two master’s degrees back-to-back, just for a bit of a change. He is a keen, albeit poor, boxer and enjoys going to the lido for a swim but must be accompanied by the sauna. Alexander would like to get a cat but worries it will gas-light him. 

Accents & Dialects: American-New York, American-Standard, Bristol, Cockney, East Anglian, Essex, Gloucester, Kent, London*, Manchester, Northern, Nottingham, RP*, Somerset, Stafford, West Country, Yorkshire

Languages: English*, French

Music & Dance: Aerobics, Bass-Baritone, Jazz Dancing, Period Dancing, Recorder, Singing (general), Tap, Trombone

Performance: Actor-Singer, BADC Standard, Meisner Technique, Puppetry

Sports: Boxing*, Football, Horse-riding, Karate, Martial Arts*, Pool, Rugby, Stage Combat*, Swimming, Tennis*

Vehicle Licences
: Car Driving Licence, HGV Licence, MIDAS Certificate

Other Skills: Bartender, Chess, Drama Workshop Leader, Juggling, Life Modelling, Public Speaking Coach, Raconteur, Story Telling, Tarot Reading, Waiting Staff (experience), Writer

* = Native / Highly Skilled

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