In the 11th episode of Season 8 of the Meet the Mancunian Podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Claire Hines, owner of Shine and a passionate advocate for shared community spaces. Claire shares her journey from volunteering at her children's school to starting her own eco-friendly business Shine within Emporium M33, a community-centric retail hub in Sale.   The discussion covers the challenges and rewards of running a small business and the significance of local support. Claire emphasises the importance of tenacity, community collaboration, and supporting local enterprises. The episode wraps up with heartfelt anecdotes that illustrate the profound impact of community ties and mutual support.   In Claire’s own words: “It is tough for us to match some of the prices that you can find, on the high street, but I think we're constantly trying to improve that and trying to basically give the customers the best experience.   So whether that's that you maybe pay slightly more than you would one of the big supermarkets or whatever, but you might get lovely gift wrap, or you get a little handwritten note with your gift, or, just like a little something extra that you wouldn't expect. “   #Community #SharedSpace #Manchester #GM #SocialImpact #NonProfit #Podcast   Did you know:  ·      Shared spaces in communities can include urban design approaches, residential facilities or communal areas. ·     Co-location is an example of shared spaces where a number of organisations may share a space ·     Community Hubs are shared spaces that provide direct services to the geographic community in which they are located. ·     Coworking spaces provide work space and community to people who are often working on their own.   Key resources: Emporium M33 Shine   Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode & transcript: (01:04) Introduction to Claire Hines and Shine (01:47) Discovering a Passion for Community (02:38) Life in the Cayman Islands and Moving to Sale (03:46) Starting a Small Business: The Journey to Shine (04:53) Emporium M33: A Community Hub for Entrepreneurs (08:13) Challenges of Running a Small Business (10:23) Impact and Success Stories (14:14) Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs (16:59) Signature Questions: Manchester and Beyond (23:54) Heartwarming Stories and Conclusion   Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk