This week, we welcome Jamie Preston, founder of Clear Water Cleaning Services, for one of our most honest, raw, and downright funny episodes yet.From selling flowers at Waterloo Station to building a cleaning empire with 28 staff (20 of them family!), Jamie opens up about hitting financial rock bottom, being £500,000 in debt, and rebuilding his life and business from scratch. But this isn’t just a story of hard graft—it’s packed with laugh-out-loud moments, van mishaps, Friday fight clubs, and even a poo-filled bath.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro – Meet Jamie Preston0:23 Clearwater Cleaning: 28 staff, 20 family1:07 From windows to roofs – What they do3:03 Sponsors4:24 Working with your wife – Never switching off5:04 From selling flowers to fly-pitching7:05 Half a million in debt – the turning point10:01 Dyslexia, school trauma & comedy defiance13:28 Dyslexia isn’t low IQ – it's creative thinking21:00 Flying to Holland to face debt – £100k wiped!27:02 Saying goodbye to the flower biz30:51 Scaling up: From domestic to full facilities33:54 Health & safety & cherry pickers36:00 Roof cleaning myths & driveway maintenance39:48 Hoarder homes & poo-filled bathrooms47:02 The dildo van prank50:04 Random questions: paranormal? food? Deja vu?53:45 Jamie's daughter’s inspiring story of recovery57:57 Song choice & Friday Fight Club at Clear Water1:00:55 Sponsors & outro🤝 SPONSORS (Mentioned in Episode):De Medici AssociatesChartered Structural & Civil Engineers🌐 demediciassociates.comRight at Home MedwayIn-home adult care🌐 rightathome.co.uk/medway | 📞 01634 979000Hindsight DirectoryReach 30,000 homes via Royal Mail🌐 hindsightdirectory.co.ukNu DigitalWeb design, SEO, Google Ads🌐 nudigitale.co.uk (10% off with code: Cherrywood)Bond CarpentryBespoke woodwork & carpentry | Licensed to Drill📞 07738 732931Snugdubs Camper Van Hire🌐 snugdubs.co.ukCherrywood ProductionsAward-winning photography & videography🌐 cherrywoodpro.com#CherrywoodPodcast, #ClearWaterCleaning, #FromDebtToSuccessWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

In this episode of the Cherrywood Podcast, Simon and Rachel are joined by Melissa from Content Queen, a passionate wedding and event content creator based in Kent. From TikToks to trending reels, Mel shares how she turned her brother’s wedding into a full-time business and became a behind-the-scenes hero for brides and businesses alike.We talk viral trends, behind-the-scenes drama, working alongside photographers and videographers, and how to manage multiple weddings in a single weekend. Oh – and discover her incredible personal story about being profoundly deaf and how that’s never held her back.We also dive into:TikTok wedding trendsBridesmaid chaosWorking with vicars and videographersConspiracy theoriesAnd Melissa’s double life as a professional dancer🎧 Plus, find out Melissa's most awkward moment in public and the talent nobody knows about!📍 Based in Westgate/Margate📲 Instagram: @contentqueen.ltd📧 Email: melissabil@outlook.com⏰ Timestamps:0:00 – Intro and mic game rules1:30 – Meet Melissa from Content Queen2:55 – What is a wedding content creator?5:00 – Why Mel started filming weddings6:00 – Raw vs edited content9:00 – Working with photographers & videographers12:00 – TikTok wedding trends14:45 – Bridesmaid transitions & syncing shots19:00 – Managing content during double weddings22:00 – Challenges filming in churches25:00 – Mel’s essential kit26:00 – Surprise! Mel’s a professional dancer28:00 – Dance shows, pride events & choreography30:00 – Corporate content creation33:00 – Staying on trend & using AI37:00 – Booking process & client communication44:00 – The power of networking over Facebook47:30 – New platform “Reals” discussion50:00 – Young couples, WhatsApp, and ghosting54:00 – Strike 3 Mic Challenge & Random Questions1:06:45 – Mel’s cochlear implant and hearing journey1:14:30 – Where to find Melissa1:16:45 – Song choice for the podcast playlist#ContentQueen#CherrywoodPodcast#WeddingTrendsWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

Welcome to the Cherrywood Podcast! In this episode, Simon and Rachel are joined by the unstoppable and hilarious Leigh George, aka Leigh the Celebrant. Known for turning up absolutely everywhere Simon goes, Leigh shares her journey from karaoke queen to life celebrant, covering funerals, weddings, and everything in between.Leigh talks candidly about the emotional highs and lows of her work, her past with Allergy UK, and even her time presenting karaoke across Medway (with some wild stories). Plus, discover her thoughts on UFOs, invisibility, and what song she'd want at her own funeral.We also dive into the importance of celebrating a loved one's life, the risks of direct cremations, and how Leigh brings comfort, laughter, and personality to every service.🎵 Leigh's Cherrywood Playlist Song: "One Moment in Time" – Whitney HoustonDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!#CherrywoodPodcast, #LeighTheCelebrant, #LegacyLinks⏱ Timestamps:0:00 – Welcome: Leigh joins the Cherrywood Podcast1:01 – What does a life celebrant do?1:47 – Leighs first wedding: nerves and excitement2:54 – The differenc'e between weddings and funerals4:42 – Wedding circles, networking, and building connections6:10 – Leigh’s background with Allergy UK and allergen training10:00 – From tobacco to Disney to Allergy UK13:00 – Karaoke business chaos and why she left17:00 – Embarrassing moments and karaoke hecklers21:00 – Funerals: the emotional strength it takes26:30 – The rise of direct cremations and concerns30:00 – The importance of celebration of life events34:00 – West Ham fan funeral & honoring unique wishes36:00 – Balancing the highs and lows: weddings vs. funerals41:00 – Last-minute ceremonies & New Zealand comparisons43:30 – Natural burials, trees, and swaddling clothes?!45:30 – Lee's personal story: her mum's unique funeral wishes48:00 – Calypso music and a red suit51:10 – Adoption of Pam Love & helping lonely people56:00 – Rachel's strike system & Leigh's embarrassing moment59:30 – Bloopers: calling someone dead… who isn’t1:03:00 – Sharing funeral scripts with families1:05:00 – Handling sensitive family dynamics1:10:00 – Random Questions: Oysters, aliens, and UFOs1:14:30 – Leigh’s chosen song: One Moment in Time1:16:00 – How to contact Lee the Celebrant1:16:34 – Legacy Links: Honoring memories digitally1:17:37 – Final sponsor messages and goodbye!Welcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. #podcast#WeddingVendor#entrepreneurDe Medici Associates – Chartered structural & civil engineers🌐 demediciassociates.comRight at Home Medway – Quality in-home care🌐 rightathome.co.uk/medwayHindsight Directory – Local A5 colour business directory🌐 hindsightdirectory.co.ukNu Digital – Websites, SEO, Google Ads & Social Media🌐 nudigitale.co.ukBond Carpentry – Bespoke carpentry & podcast set design📞 07738 732931Snugdubs Camper Van Hire – Park anywhere, explore everywhere🌐 snugdubs.co.ukLegacy Links – Scan a grave, relive a life🌐 legacylinks.co.ukContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.