Every L Podcast
Real people share their real stories of times in their lives when things didn’t go the way they wanted them to or expected. Even though at the time, it may have felt like a loss, looking back they share what was gained from those experiences
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Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Today, we'll dive deep into the unexpected path that our guest, Steph, took to become a mother. We'll be exploring the emotions Steph felt when faced with the news that having children might not be possible, and how they navigated the world of fertility treatments, dating, and self-discovery. We'll also be discussing the importance of finding support, the impact of societal pressures, and the incredible power of trusting your instincts.
I hope you are encouraged and motivated to pursue your dreams regardless of if you can follow the traditional route or create your own.
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More about Steph:
Solo mama, marketing and social media consultant, and host of For the Love of Kids podcast.
Stephanie is a marketing and social media consultant with twenty years of experience and has worked for some incredible brands during that time including Nespresso, Lavazza, Pernod Ricard, Google, Gatwick Airport, RSPCC, Harrods, Hotels.com, and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Now a freelance consultant she provides marketing and social media services, website development, produces podcasts, is a mentor, trainer and business development strategist. She’s also launched a parenting podcast, 'For the Love of Kids' to share her experiences and those of others; a passion project inspired by her pursuit of becoming a solo parent and raising a toddler.
Steph is never one to shy away from following her instincts, Steph believes in never settling for anything less than butterflies and has found real purpose in working on the things that really matter to her in life.
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
The full episode goes live on Monday 21st August 2023 7 am BST
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Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Ashley is my latest guest and shares his incredible journey in the performing arts industry, sharing his experiences and insights. Topics that will be covered include:
The Power of Grounding and Advocacy
Navigating Auditions and Opportunities
Overcoming Setbacks and Rediscovering Creativity
To have this conversation with someone as talented and inspiring as Ashley is a joy. It further proves that no matter how "successful" someone can appear it may not be how they see themselves and you don't always know what they have been through to get where they are.
I hope you are encouraged and motivated to pursue your dreams regardless of if you can follow the traditional route or create your own.
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More about Ashley:Ashley is a commissioned writer. He has just finished writing on Series 2 of the Award-winning BBC series JoJo & Gran Gran and is currently writing on Series 3. Credits include 5’s A Crowd, 13:60, The BBC Radio 1Xtra take it on advert, The drawing board. His adaptation of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice which received 4-star reviews from The Times and Everything theatre.
TV and Film include:SLHD (Amazon Prime), Al Cowlings in Nicole and OJ, All About the McKenzies (ITV2), Laur and Disorder (Masked Pony Productions), Lenny Henry’s Funny Black Singles (Leopard Films, BBC Comedy), EastEnders (BBC) and Strapped (Central Films). Ashley voices the role of Jared in the first Black British BBC animated series JoJo & Gran Gran which can currently be seen on CBeebies and the BBCiplayer streaming service.
Theatre credits include:Red Dirt (Arcola Theatre), Jack and The Beanstalk (The Shaw Theatre), The Bubbly Black Girl and Robin Hood (Theatre Royal Stratford East), Aladdin (DeMontfort Hall Leicester), The Warriors LDN (The Barbican), Look Black in Laughter (Hackney Empire), Look to the sky (Half Moon Theatre UK tour), Twelfth Night (Nottingham Playhouse), Locked In (Half Moon Theatre National Tour), The Blacks (Stratford East), Father’s and Son’s (The Albany Theatre), The Dong (London Bubble) and Sugar Snap (Soho Theatre).
Presenting credits include:The Sir Ashley J & DJ B-Radz Live Nation takeover show, Saudia Arabia Formula E Concerts, (Live Nation), Latitude Festival, Dubai Music Week (Live Nation), MTV Base, BBC’s Radio1 Hackney Weekend Festival, The 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, torch relays (BBC & CH4), Serious About StreetDance Championships (Indigo o2). Ashley is the Emcee for international Hip-Hop show BLAZE (Holland, Bahrain, Belgium, Berlin and Dubai). He is also the presenter and co-creator of the UK hit improvised comedy show, ACTing Up!
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Full episode goes live on Monday 14th August 2023 7am BST
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Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Anni shares her transformative experiences with humanistic psychology and one-to-one therapy. She discusses her journey from living in the countryside, to leading workshops and partnering with leaders. Anni opens up about the significant loss and shock she experienced with her first ectopic pregnancy and how it affected her sense of purpose and direction.
Anni shares her personal story of loss and finding meaning, and how she was eventually able to become a proud mother of two daughters despite initial doubts. Anni highlights the significance of her name and reflects on her experiences in the gardening world, drawing inspiration from permaculture and the concept of growth happening at the edges.
I am impressed and grateful to have had the opportunity to have this conversation with Anni. Her honesty, resilience, and unique perspective on personal growth make for an inspiring episode.
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More about Anni:
Anni Townend is a Leadership Partner, Coach and Mentor to Executive Teams and Senior Leaders, as well as being an Author, Facilitator, Entrepreneur and Podcast Host of Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend.
With more than 30 years’ of experience, Anni has built a strong reputation of unlocking leadership confidence, capability and performance in organisations across various markets. She has also written extensively on the topics of Assertiveness and Diversity in the workplace.Anni passionately believes in the power of open conversation and is known for incorporating the Walk and Talk in all her work - in-person and virtually - with individuals, teams, and large groups in organisations. She is skilled at helping create a safe environment in which people feel seen, heard and understood and are able to have the conversations that matter to them.
Socials:Instagram: @leadersinconversationLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anni-townend-leadership
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Full episode goes live on Monday 7th August 2023 7am BST
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Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
James Lindsay is my latest guest and in this episode, he shares how he has faced some daunting challenges in his life. He's here to share his story of reclaiming his life after experiencing psychosis and being sectioned. In this episode, James opens up about his journey and sheds light on three interesting topics:1. The power of sharing experiences2. Overcoming setbacks3. Breaking the stigma
It's through sharing our own stories and embracing empathy that we can create a more compassionate world.
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More about James:
James is 33 years old and lives with his partner in Watford, Hertfordshire. He is the author of 'Befriending My Brain: A Psychosis Story' - a memoir about his experiences being sectioned with mental illness, as well as recovery and relapse. He also works as Senior Marketing Officer for Hertfordshire Mind Network, a local mental health charity.
James has written many blogs about his experience with mental illness and has also appeared on several podcasts and television to talk about the subject. He wants to use his lived experience to help others and is very passionate about raising awareness and ending stigma.
You can follow and connect with James here: https://linktr.ee/jameslindsay
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Full episode goes live on Monday 31st July 2023 7am BST
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Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
I welcome back the fantastic and passionate Orla McKeating as today’s guest. Together, we delve into Orla's experiences and discuss topics that shed light on the importance of representation, allyship, and the challenges faced by single parents. Here are three interesting topics covered in this episode:
The Power of Representation
Allyship and Speaking Up
Navigating the Challenges of Mixed-Race Hair
I hope that today's conversation inspires you to reflect on the power of representation, the importance of embracing our unique identities, and to take action as an ally in creating a more inclusive world
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Here is a bit more about Orla:
Orla McKeating is an entrepreneur, coach and TEDx speaker from Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Orla co-founded Still I Rise Diversity Storytelling in 2019 whose mission is to create trusted spaces to celebrate all people to encourage tolerance, acceptance and where all children feel seen, heard and valued.
Still I Rise Diversity Storytelling offers learning through story sessions and workshops for children and young people and training for adults and educators on issues typically not addressed in story books including Race issues, neuro diversity, male mental health, LGBTQ+ issues , Disabilities, Diverse Families, Immigration and more.
She is an international accredited life coach trainee specialising in marginalised women to see more diversity in leadership positions, reaching goals and more diverse role models. Orla works with under-represented women to fight bias, build self-confidence and belief to move forward with integrity and vision both in a professional and personal level.
Passionate about equality and influenced by extraordinary women, Orla’s writing and public speaking raises awareness in issues typically attached to stigma. She maintains an outstanding commitment to learning and sharing time, knowledge and experience to those around her.
Orla was recently featured in the 130 Global Women Who Break the Bias List 2022, she was awarded a fellowship with 2021 Acumen Academy UK, was nominated for UK Positive Role Model 2021 in the National Diversity Awards featured in the Diverse In Global 145 Inspiring Women Leaders of 2020, is on the UK #iAlso f: Entrepreneur Top 100 2019 and was featured in the Northern Ireland 40 Under 40 List 2018.
Orla is a Single Mother to Elliot, aged 9.
Orla can be found at @TheRealOrlaVeronica on Instagram, @OrlaVeronicaMcK on Facebook and @OrlaMcKeating on LinkedIn.
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Full episode goes live on Monday 24th July 2023 7am BST
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Why was this created?
In 2013 I went through a very tough time with work and spiralled into depression. I shut myself away from everything and every one after being falsely accused and shunned by those pending investigation. How I was impacted my relationship with my wife, mum and anyone else who cared for me but I didn't care. I was ok and didn't see how this situation was 1) fair when I didn' do anything and 2) how my life would be better after this.
I didn't look for anything like this but I know that if I heard a series of stories from other people's lives where things didn't go as intended and what the outcome was it would have helped me to have faith that things will work out in the end. So fast forward to 2022 when I was months away from being a dad to twins (my 2nd and 3rd child) I launched this podcast which I hope will provide hope, and encourage and remove the stigma around topics that are often described as taboo.
Just because we are not in a position to take a picture and share it on social because its not exciting at the moment or we are not in a great place doesn't mean we are losing at life when in most cases it is a part of the process. Your right now is not your forever and nothing about a caterpillar tells you it's going to be a butterfly.