with Lauren, Shanequa and Emil

Lauren and Shanequa start with a big question: do you actually have to leave your hometown to build something for yourself? Maybe you still live at home or close to where you grew up - but does success mean going far away, or can you create it right where you are? Emil Franchi is also sharing some of the things he heard whilst we were in Sunderland.

For the second hour, we’re joined by panellist Amy Mercer, who runs an international business from Sunderland. She’ll be sharing her experience of building something global without leaving her roots behind. We’ll be getting into what success looks like beyond geography, the value of staying local, and the things we often overlook in the places we know best.

Produced in Salford by Audio Always for BBC Radio 1.