It’s a constant conversation that never stops. 

The digital age has ushered in a new relationship between brands and consumers, altering the traditional one-way communication to a dynamic ‘always on’ exchange facilitated by digital platforms like social media and apps such as ChatGPT. 

On the latest episode of ‘the mentl space podcast’, tackles the evolving landscape of retail, social media's influence, and the impact on mental health in today's interconnected world with Kate Hardcastle MBE.

Global go-to consumer specialist, Kate is a multi-award winning international business consultant & commentator. She works with some of the world's biggest brands to reimagine their customer engagement.

A highly respected media business presenter & reporter, she has created & featured in documentaries & prime-time TV & Radio shows.With an illustrious career as a business advisor to some of the worlds most beloved brand, Hardcastle has created transformative strategies that improved profit, process and brand longevity as well as social responsibility. 

She is the founder of Buy Smarter, Buy Greener ™️. Hardcastle has developed impactful consumer strategies with household brand names across the world, and was awarded an MBE by Her Majesty, The Queen, for services to business & entrepreneurship. She is the creator and host for The Rock N Roll Business Podcast ™️ - interviewing the great and good from show business and taking the learning's from success stories into engaging business lessons for today's fast moving commercial world. 

The conversation with Kate Hardcastle delves into crucial insights regarding mental health, personal experiences, and the challenges posed by digital distress.