Community First Projects
Stories that go
beyond the brief.
Our community-first projects put Isle of Man businesses, people and places at the centre of the story. Independent, honest and built to last – these aren’t campaigns. They’re content worth making.
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In production
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Episodes live
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Concepts in development
Now in production
Series 01 · 2 episodes out now
My Story
“Their story, told their way.”
Now in production
About the series
A long-form interview series giving small business owners the space to open up about their journey. Each episode blends candid conversation, marketing insights, and community-focused storytelling. No scripts, no spin — just real people sharing what it actually takes to build something on the Isle of Man.
Format
Long-form interview
focus
IOM small businesses
Episodes live
2 – and growing
Next episode
Coming soon
My Story · Pitch Deck
Want to be featured? Read the deck first.
Everything you need to know about the series, what to expect, and how to apply.
On the horizon
Concepts in development – seeking production partners and sponsorship.
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Concept
On the Job with …
“A day inside the businesses that keep the island moving.”
A hands-on mini-series where the host spends a full day working inside a local small business. The audience gets an entertaining, behind-the-scenes look at how these companies really operate – the routines, the decisions, the characters that make them tick.
SHort-form
Behind the Business
Isle of man
Seeking production partner
03
Concept
(A Few of My) Favourite Things
“A treasure hunt for the island’s best small business finds.”
A short-form discovery series celebrating local gems across the island. Each episode highlights stand-out products, stories and moments from small businesses – a warm, shareable window into what makes IOM makers and doers worth knowing about.
SHort-form
Discovery
Small Businesses
Seeking production partner
04
Concept
Farm to Table
“From Manx soil to the plate — every step of the story.”
Each episode follows a single restaurant dish built from Manx produce, tracing the journey from production to plate across three acts: the Farm, the Kitchen, and the Table. Food as a lens for community, craft, and the island’s relationship with what it grows.
Long-form
Food & Hospitality
Isle of man
Seeking production partner
Series 05
Pre production
MUCK*
“Understand a location. Understand the outdoors.”
An adventure series produced in partnership with RAAD Campervans. Each episode drops into a new location – teaming up with a local expert, spending several days exploring through immersive outdoor experiences, before returning for a final communal event.
The throughline isn’t training – it’s human connection. Adventure punctuates every episode, but always serves a deeper mission. Warm, curious, and unpretentious.
In partnership with RAAD Campervans
Isle of Man · Production partner
Episode structure
Arrive & Embed
Drop into a new location. Meet the local expert. Understand the place before experiencing it.
Explore & Train
Several days of immersive outdoor activity – surfing, hiking, kayaking, snowboarding – always led by locals.
Communal Event
The episode closes with a communal gathering. Human connection as the final takeaway – every time.
Adventure
outdoors
travel
human connection
Are you an Isle of Man business?
We’re shining a spotlight on the island’s best stories.
Share your wins, your wisdom, and your journey with fellow entrepreneurs and the wider IOM community. Join us in helping inspire the next generation of island founders.
Apply to be featured
Tell us about your business.
Whether you’re a sole trader, a family business, or a growing startup — if you have a story worth telling, we want to hear from you. My Story is open to any small business on the Isle of Man.
- You’ll stay in full control of your story
- No charge to be featured in My Story
- Told your way, with our production support
- Read the pitch deck before applying
Want to partner on
one of these projects?
Community-first. Always.
