Sara Davies, entrepreneur and Dragon's Den star, joins Kim for the first episode of her coastal walk series.
Starting in Crimdon Dene on the border with Tees Valley, they explore the stunning County Durham coastline while discussing Sara's memories of growing up in the region.
In this episode Sara and Kim talk about:
- pressure to move to London
- the future of the creative industries in the North East
- what they love best about the North East
Further information
Find out more about the topics discussed in this episode and how the Mayoral Strategic Authority is responding.
Business Support
Looking to start, grow or scale your business?
The North East Growth Hub offers free advice, expert guidance and access to funding opportunities for businesses across the region. Whether you're launching a new venture or taking your business to the next level, the Growth Hub can help you find the support you need.
Skills and Training
Building the workforce of the future.
Through the New Deal for North East Workers, we're investing in skills, training and employment opportunities to ensure local people can access good-quality jobs and develop the expertise needed to support the region's growing industries and infrastructure projects.
Crown Works Studios
Mayor Kim has backed plans to build the North East's first film and television studios with £38m.
Studio One is expected to unlock further public and private investment to expand the development, supporting the growth of the creative industries across the North East.