Meet the SoGlos team

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Joined SoGlos in

January 2025

Role

Heather heads up our Partnerships Hub, working closely with the wider management team on strategies to grow and develop the business, while looking for new opportunities for the SoPublishing family. Day-to-day, she can be found supporting the Partnerships Hub team, nurturing her own partner base and is often out about, spreading the word about how fab we are to work with!

Background

Heather has been working in media for over 20 years. She was at Immediate/Our Media in Bristol for 14 of those, working across brands such as BBC Countryfile and Homes & Antiques and has worked nationally and internationally, leading teams within print and digital media. She is now very happy to be enjoying the engagement of working for a local media brand.

SoGlos highlight, so far

Being a part of our glorious awards, from working with our partners to find the categories that are ideal for them, to supporting brands to enter and seeing it all come to life on the night.

Gloucestershire born and bred or imported?

West country through and through, Heather lives just over the border in St George, Bristol.

Outside of the office

Outside of life with her blended family, Heather can usually be found at a gig, swim spot or camping trip with her friends. She's usually the one organising the people in her life, arranging meet ups and fun things.

Loves

Music — from punk and ska to jungle and lots in between! Being in nature, drag shows and animals.

Hates

Oranges, bad manners and being too hot.

Yes, really

Heather used to compete in javelin at county level back in Cornwall.

Favourite place in Gloucestershire

Forest of Dean.

Drink of choice

Red wine or a perfectly made margarita — salty rim with a bit of chilli.

Joined SoGlos in

November 2020

Role

Kerinda helps businesses to reach and engage with their target audience in Gloucestershire and beyond, whether that’s B2B or B2C. She empowers businesses to drive their marketing objectives forward, working closely with SoGlos partners to build bespoke campaigns that deliver results. Constantly forging new business relationships while maintaining existing ones, she loves making new connections and bringing the SoGlos brand to life.

Background

After gaining a degree in photography, Kerinda discovered her passion for people while running her university’s students’ union and has over 25 years of business development, sales and account management experience under her belt — spanning hotels, leisure, radio, programmatic audio, social media, film and animation and now digital publishing!

SoGlos highlight, so far

Working alongside the most enthusiastic and passionate team of people in media in Gloucestershire!

Gloucestershire born and bred or imported?

Born in Lancashire, Kerinda moved to Gloucestershire when she was 10 and studied in Surrey, before coming back to the county in 1998.

Outside of the office

Kerinda loves a spot of DIY and can often be found with a paintbrush in her hand, upcycling some random piece of furniture! She also enjoys country walks, exploring the south west coast path and exploring our beautiful county with her family.

Loves

Fresh air, big skies and time to herself.

Hates

Being put on the spot.

Yes, really

Kerinda has trypophobia — Google it by all means, but please don’t show her the pictures!

Favourite place in Gloucestershire

Painswick Beacon is Kerinda's go-to spot for a brisk walk. She loves looking out from the breath-taking 360 degree viewpoint — and it's also where her dog's ashes are scattered, so she feels close to her when she's there.

Drink of choice

Wine — a (large) glass of crisp and fresh Italian white, or a rich velvety Argentinian red.

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Joined SoGlos in

March 2020

Role

Chloe leads a team of incredibly skilled journalists producing Gloucestershire’s most inspiring, popular and high-quality lifestyle, community and business content. She's also the dedicated writer for a number of key partners, covering everything from her favourite annual events like Cheltenham Jazz and Literature Festivals, to working with SoGlos’s Charity of the Year.

Background

Chloe has a BA (Hons) in Media and Communication from Birmingham City University and an MA (Distinction) in Professional Writing from Falmouth University. She worked for media giant Bauer and ran her own independent food blog before joining SoGlos.

SoGlos highlight, so far

Chloe used to dream of being a magazine editor when she was a kid, so becoming the first non-founder to be editor of SoGlos is a dream come true.

Gloucestershire born and bred or imported?

Born in Kent; educated in Birmingham and Cornwall; worked in Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Worcester, Coventry and Nottingham before moving to Cheltenham in 2020.

Outside of the office

Chloe is one half of Gloucestershire’s best band of 2023, Saint Senara, and award-winning independent theatre company, Moth Sanctuary Productions. If you saw ‘The Fourth Bride’ or ‘Before The Fall’ at Cheltenham Literature Festival, that’s her!

Loves

Music, the ocean, spooky forests, ruins, tea, gothic literature, vintage clothing, aerial hoop and Pre-Raphaelite art.

Hates

Crowds, football, running, loud noises, dishonesty, Crocs, being too cold — or too hot!

Yes, really

Chloe played a Gloucester Cathedral choirboy in Nottingham Playhouse’s sellout production of Coram Boy in 2019.

Favourite place in Gloucestershire

Gloucester Cathedral and the Forest of Dean.

Drink of choice

During the day, Earl Grey. After work, a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned.

Joined SoGlos in

January 2022

Role

Bringing clients’ success stories to life with compelling content marketing including sizzling hot lists and engaging advertorial features, Emma also covers the latest county news as well as celebrating SoGlos Insights.

Background

Emma’s been a journalist for more than 15 years, she’s also the author of independently published novel Wild Space and has represented clients including Facebook, Wedgwood and the Royal Horticultural Society at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

SoGlos highlight, so far

Genuinely, joining the team in the first place. Emma loves SoGlos for its positive focus and working with such a fantastic bunch of passionate people is pure joy.

Gloucestershire born and bred or imported?

Emma’s lived in Gloucestershire for 30 years, growing up near Tewkesbury and working in Cheltenham and Gloucester. The Cotswolds is now home sweet home.

Outside of the office

You’ll find Emma in beauty spots, garden centres, new restaurants, hotels and pretty pubs. She’s a nature lover who adores riverside rambles and forest bathing.

Loves

Being first to brilliant new openings, SoGlos exclusives and the SoGlos focus on success stories.

Hates

Unkindness. Emma’s a big believer in building people up and hates seeing anyone knocked down.

Yes, really

Emma has abseiled down Cheltenham’s Eagle Tower and occasionally gets mistaken for Carol Vorderman!

Favourite place in Gloucestershire

Not strictly Gloucestershire, but definitely in the Cotswolds, if Emma is ever at a loose end or in need of perking herself up, a wander up and down Broadway high street always does the trick!

Drink of choice

Black coffee to power through the day. Then, it’s hard to beat a crisp glass of Champagne on a sunny evening.

Joined SoGlos in

February 2023

Role

Sarah's main job is writing content for SoGlos, from expertly crafted content marketing to breaking news stories, but she's also sub editing lead and media law rep for the Creative Hub team.

Background

With 20 years’ experience in magazine publishing, Sarah has worked across many different national titles both as a staff writer and sub editor and as a freelance journalist, too.

SoGlos highlight, so far

Sarah says being a part of our glittering awards ceremonies is always exciting; but seeing her articles trending and being read by so many has been pretty amazing, too!

Gloucestershire born and bred or imported?

Sarah is Berkshire born and Derbyshire bred! She's moved around a lot but landed in Gloucestershire in 2007, living in Cheltenham first, then moving away twice, finally coming back to a little village in the Bishop’s Cleeve area in 2022.

Outside of the office

Sarah's three daughters keep her busy, but when she's not ferrying them around or taking them shopping, she loves to read with a cat on her lap, do hot yoga and spend hours in bookshops.

Loves

Yorkshire tea, a crackling fire and a walk through the woods.

Hates

Getting sunburnt, running out of time and waking up to her alarm.

Yes, really

Sarah is a qualified yoga instructor and taught classes on a beach in Cyprus for two years.

Favourite place in Gloucestershire

Beechenhurst in the Forest of Dean.

Drink of choice

Tea with oat milk or a glass of red wine.

Joined SoGlos in

May 2021

Role

Alongside producing all kinds of engaging content — from punchy social media posts to compelling content marketing for partners — and covering the latest local news, Zoe is the Creative Hub's resident SEO expert, developing strategies to optimise SoGlos's online visibility. She also plays a pivotal role in managing our busy display advertising calendar.

Background

Zoe graduated from the University of Gloucestershire with a First Class honours degree in Journalism, before gaining by-lines in a number of different publications and websites including Living Edge, Cornwall Life, Dorset Mag and Hertfordshire Life.

SoGlos highlight, so far

Zoe's biggest highlight has to be her promotion to senior staff writer, closely followed by the time she saw the world-premiere of Bake Off – The Musical at the Everyman Theatre.

Gloucestershire born and bred or imported?

Imported from the English Riviera!

Outside of the office

As a certified homebody, you can typically find Zoe playing video games, dancing with her cats, reading, experimenting with vegan recipes or knitting – although she's partial to going feral at gigs and does nurture her body with tennis, yoga and Pilates…

Loves

Studio Ghibli, travelling, Christmas, cats, trinkets, murder mysteries, winter sun, strawberry cake…

Hates

Baked beans. With a burning passion.

Yes, really

Zoe has explored the Parisian catacombs and hopes to tackle Rome’s whenever she goes back.

Favourite place in Gloucestershire

Westonbirt Arboretum.

Drink of choice

Spiced rum and Coke or a spicy margarita.

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Joined SoGlos in

October 2022

Role

After working her way up from intern to editorial assistant, Kaleigh's loving her current role as staff writer. Whether it’s creating engaging and compelling content for our partners, putting together fun seasonal hot lists or designing eye-catching posts for our socials, Kaleigh loves to take to mouse, keyboard and Canva to tell stories in true SoGlos style.

Background

Kaleigh achieved her BA degree in Journalism with First Class honours in 2023 and started working with and learning from the SoGlos team during her third year at uni. Since then, she's researched, curated and written two editions of the SoGlos Top 100 Businesses list and continued working towards SoPublishing’s expansion project, as the current sole writer and researcher for SoBristol.

SoGlos highlight, so far

For Kaleigh, a highlight will always be seeing her articles trend on the site as evidence that our readers are enjoying her content — she even has a folder full of screenshots for proof to look back on!

Gloucestershire born and bred or imported?

Forest of Dean born and bred!

Outside of the office

You’ll find Kaleigh planning her next solo travel trip, reading the latest SoGlos book club pick, baking up treats for the office and taking care of her rescue bunny, Lola!

Loves

Travelling, debating, baking, writing, live music and romance novels.

Hates

Narrow minds, crisps and maths.

Yes, really

Kaleigh once performed as part of an acapella group in front of Alicia Keys’ family!

Favourite place in Gloucestershire

Mallards Pike at golden hour.

Drink of choice

Spicy margs forever!

Joined SoGlos in

March 2016

Role

James covers all graphic design requirements for the SoGlos brand, Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards and Gloucestershire Business Awards, while also providing his expert design services to SoGlos partners, creating clean, clear and compelling display adverts that get their messages across.

Background

Having graduated with a dual-honours degree in Art & Philosophy, James has been in the design industry for over 18 years, working in-house, with agencies and now directly with bands ranging from luxury travel to brownies!

SoGlos highlight, so far

Working on the formation of both the Gloucestershire Lifestyle and Business awards identities and all associated collateral — and seeing both grow to become county-leading annual awards events!

Gloucestershire born and bred or imported?

James was born in Nottingham, but imported very early at the age of 18 months!

Outside of the office

James is busy with family life, riding bikes, running and being outdoors as much as possible.

Loves

Live music, riding and watching downhill mountain bikes, cooking pizza and the occasional DEYA beer.

Hates

Turkish delight — who even likes that?

Yes, really

James holds the unofficial crowd surfing record at 2000Trees…

Favourite place in Gloucestershire

Upcote Farm, one week a year for 2000Trees music festival!

Drink of choice

DEYA’s Steady Rolling Man

Joined SoGlos in

May 2021

Role

Tracey is in charge of the day-to-day running of the SoGlos office with a range of finance, administrative, HR and social duties. She helps James with projects and new systems, bridging the gap between the Partnerships and Creative Hub and supports the organisation of SoGlos's flagship events — the Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards and Gloucestershire Business Awards.

Background

Tracey finished her humanities degree course and jumped straight into a career in the travel industry three days later, where she worked for 22 years until Covid hit. Her astute attention to detail, super organisation skills and ability to keep calm under pressure were all transferrable to her role at SoGlos.

SoGlos highlight, so far

Even after all this time, a huge highlight for Tracey is being offered the position and becoming part of such an exciting and growing company after an extremely low ebb in 2020!

Gloucestershire born and bred or imported?

Imported — Tracey was born and bred in North Yorkshire but has lived in Cheltenham for her entire adult life, so considers herself an honorary local!

Outside of the office

Spending time with her husband taking walks in the beautiful Cotswold countryside, watching sport in particular Gloucester RFC at Kingsholm and socialising with friends whilst enjoying Cheltenham’s vibrant food and drink scene.

Loves

Going on holiday as much as possible to exotic climes and to explore new places and cultures.

Hates

Bad manners, people who are always late and waiting for a simple glass of wine when everyone before you at the bar has ordered cocktails!

Yes, really

Tracey was in the stadium when the England rugby team won the World Cup in Sydney in 2003!

Favourite place in Gloucestershire

Cleeve or Leckhampton Hill for a refreshing walk to enjoy the fab views.

Drink of choice

A glass of a delicious, cold white wine or a dark 'n' stormy.