📢 Welcome to The Cherrywood Podcast! 📢In this episode, we sit down with Mary Jane from MJ’s Tuition and Utilities Warehouse to talk about education, energy savings, and her life in South Africa. We uncover the realities of private tuition, the challenges of modern education, the perks of Utilities Warehouse, and shocking insights into life in Johannesburg.💡 Topics Discussed:The benefits of private tuition and why schools don’t always meet students’ needsThe Kent Test: Is it fair?The dangers of living in South AfricaDo conspiracies hold any truth?What’s really controlling the world?The real cost of energy and how to save moneyParanormal experiences and tarot card readings👥 Guest: Mary Jane Heckley – Tuition expert and Utilities Warehouse representative🔗 Find Mary Jane:📍 Website: mjstuition.co.uk📍 Facebook: MJ’s Tuition📍 LinkedIn: Mary Jane Heckley📍 Utilities Warehouse: heckleymaryjane@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 - Welcome to the Cherrywood Podcast!0:07 - Meet MJ from MJ’s Tuition & Utilities Warehouse0:25 - Simon and Rachel’s experience with Utilities Warehouse0:37 - Sponsor shoutouts1:44 - The history of Kent’s coal mining industry3:46 - MJ’s upbringing & her parents’ political divide4:14 - Growing up in Canterbury & early aspirations5:06 - Why MJ moved to South Africa5:57 - The reality of living in Johannesburg7:41 - 5-phase home security: What it’s like to live in constant fear9:11 - How crime affected MJ’s life12:35 - Her work as a research and development director15:06 - Returning to the UK and getting into tuition19:16 - Why UK schools don’t have enough time for students22:07 - What age groups MJ teaches25:00 - Science experiments and why students struggle27:34 - How COVID changed tuition & online learning30:05 - Utilities Warehouse: How to save money on bills33:50 - How the cashback system works37:00 - Breaking down the benefits of UW’s services42:24 - MJ’s conspiracy theory: Is the world controlled by unseen forces?48:10 - Paranormal experiences & psychic abilities53:01 - MJ’s secret talent: Tarot reading!55:15 - MJ’s song choice for the Cherrywood Playlist57:35 - Final thoughts & where to find MJ online#Education #EnergySavings #cherrywoodpodcast 📢 Sponsors & Businesses Mentioned in This Episode🔹 De Medici Associates – Chartered structured & civil engineers based in the UK with a worldwide reach. Visit demediciassociates.com🔹 Bond Carpentry – Where precision meets creativity! From bespoke cupboards to second fix carpentry, garden houses, and even the Cherrywood Podcast sign. 📞 Call 07738 732 931 – Bond Carpentry: Licensed to Drill!🔹 Snug Dubs Camper Van Hire – Roam the world, park anywhere.🔹 Cherrywood Productions – Award-winning videography & photography for weddings, businesses, and promotional content. Visit cherrywoodpro.com – Your memories, our passion.🔹 Awesome Club – A club for autistic children and their families, providing a place where everyone belongs and fun knows no age limit. Welcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. #podcast #WeddingVendor #entrepreneur Contact: 📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk 📞 Phone: 07857 283 005 🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk 📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions 📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodpro Guests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479 Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.