Talk on to Walk on with Michelle Walters: Recent Episodes

Michelle Walters

I’m Michelle Walters, creator and host of “Talk on to Walk on”.

On the 1st of January 2020 (in the months just before the world paused so dramatically) I resigned from a corporate role. I had hit a wall from burn out and anxiety. A pattern that had repeated during my non-stop, rollercoaster 30 year career in business, which included many life changing experiences.

Then in March 2020 came the jaw dropping moment when a global lockdown was imposed on us all.

Personally for me (but sadly not for all), it meant that I finally had permission to stop. Permission to pause and it was during this year of reflection that I realised that so many of us keep so much buried which can have a real limitation on the life we want to lead. As a result, “Talk on to Walk on” was born.

This podcast will be a platform where I can take my many life lessons and turn them into something of value. My inspirational guests, selected from my personal network developed over many years will come from different parts of the world including, of course, my wonderful city of Liverpool.

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You will hear about life their experiences and how conversations with others and with themselves have led to pivotal moments in their life journeys and how they have found the courage and determination to “walk on” to where they are today.

Let’s Talk on to Walk on together, and let’s see where it leads….

Do you ever take the time to stop for a minute, and think about the last few weeks or months and what’s happened in your life or more precisely what you’ve achieved?

There are no rules with timing and we can be rubbish at remembering but we want to get better and help you do the same.

So this is our offering based on the first half of 2024. To help us add value we’ve linked our reflections to Patrick’s Midlife to 100 life pillars that he’s chosen as key to living a long and healthy life. They are:- physical health, mental wellness, sleep, nutrition and social interaction/relationships.

We discuss how we’ve stayed connected with family and old friends, both at home and abroad; we reflect on some personal achievements and how the simple things in life, like gardening, dogs and sleep keep us sane in our busy world.

So have a listen and then take a minute to think about what you’ve achieved during the first half of the year. We promise you’ll be pleasantly surprised plus it will help generate thoughts and ideas as to your plans for the year ahead.

So let’s ‘talk on to walk on’ and see where it leads…

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Do you ever take the time to stop for a minute, and think about the last few weeks or months and what’s happened in your life or more precisely what you’ve achieved?

There are no rules with timing and we can be rubbish at remembering but we want to get better and help you do the same.

So this is our offering based on the first half of 2024. To help us add value we’ve linked our reflections to Patrick’s Midlife to 100 life pillars that he’s chosen as key to living a long and healthy life. They are:- physical health, mental wellness, sleep, nutrition and social interaction/relationships.

We discuss how we’ve stayed connected with family and old friends, both at home and abroad; we reflect on some personal achievements and how the simple things in life, like gardening, dogs and sleep keep us sane in our busy world.

So have a listen and then take a minute to think about what you’ve achieved during the first half of the year. We promise you’ll be pleasantly surprised plus it will help generate thoughts and ideas as to your plans for the year ahead.

So let’s ‘talk on to walk on’ and see where it leads…

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IttyBit has created software that simplifies the handling of rich media in applications, providing developers with easy ways to upload, store, transform, and extract data from video, audio, and image files, while ensuring compatibility across different formats and browsers. They have built a media intelligence engine which helps developers to add uploads in minutes, to extract rich data from files, and to deliver media at 10x lower cost.

As well as detailing the unique elements of the Ittybit offer, Paul talks about: -

· Dropping out of university to start, scale and sell his YouTube coaching channel

· His love of travel and his time in Silicon Valley being exposed to people who were "better than him" and thought "bigger than him”

· His socialist values; how he is driven to grow to give back to society

· The importance of a cofounder and community so you're not doing it all alone

· How his 18 month old son, Finn, makes him appreciate the use of his time and energy

· His love of Elon Musk and why...

Following a competitive process, Ittybit completed the Baltic Ventures Tech Accelerator 2023 programme and are currently fundraising for their next phase of growth.

For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process go to www.balticventures.uk and for Ittybit see www.ittybit.com

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On average the UK spends £27bn on clothes, sends 300,000 tonnes of clothes to landfill each year, when it is believed 95% of those garments could be re-worn or upcycled.

Birl is making resale easy and profitable for purpose-driven brands by offering a single button on a brand’s product display page to allow customers to trade in and receive credits to purchase new products whilst then handling the logistics, resale & recycling of all trade-ins on the brand’s behalf (think Klarna, but a force for good).

Our conversation with Peter Lydon, co-founder, includes:-

· how he has already secured Birl's first fashion brands to offer the trade-in process to customers.

· The opportunities and frustrations of being a tech disruptor in the fashion sector

· Who he turns to when he has a wobble

· How, as an adopted Scouser, he is now giving back.

· how the power of the collective, rather than going alone, can help you go further.

· his unique working routine as he juggles work and family life (believe us, it is quite unique!)

· "Don't just take the money": Why aligning values and morals are important for co-founder and investor relationships to thrive.

Following a competitive process, Birl has completed the Baltic Ventures Tech Accelerator 2023 programme and is currently fundraising for its next phase of growth.

For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process or to seek information about investor opportunities go to www.balticventures.uk and for Birl go to http://www.wearebirl.com/

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Cubode is working towards a world where everyone is empowered to harness data.

It is doing that by turning code from a privilege to an accessible commodity. Just like Canva has democratised design, without having to hire a full creative team, Cubode is democratising the harnessing of data using AI, without having to hire a team of coders. Cubode makes the extraction, processing and analysing of data simple and effortless. No technical expertise needed.

Rebeca Garcia, co-founder, is passionate about what she has created. As well as explaining how Cubode offers a unique non-technical alternative to coding, she also shares:

· her views on under-represented female role models as founders or investors in the tech start-up sector

· why making an impact, rather than only aspiring to do so, is something worth celebrating

· her realisation that setting out a vision and reinforcing it is critical

· the story of her parent's business going bankrupt when she was a teenager and how that shaped who she is

· her decision to turn down a place at university and to move to London instead despite not speaking any English and...

· ...why she is not afraid of losing everything.

Following a competitive process, Cubode completed the Baltic Ventures Tech Accelerator 2023 programme and are currently fundraising for their next phase of growth.

For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process go to www.balticventures.uk and for Cubode see www.cubode.com

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In the second part of “Start up Stories” in partnership with Baltic Ventures, Talk on to Walk on is once again delighted to share a conversational insight into the mindsets of impressive entrepreneurs.

Rebeca Garcia - Cubode who are making coding and data analysis more accessible to small and medium sized companies

Peter Lydon - Birl tackling the environmental impact of the fashion industry by allowing customers to trade in used clothing for credit on their favourite brand websites.

Paul Williams - Ittybit has created software that tackles problems such as uploading, storing, and converting video, audio and image files at a massively reduced cost.

Even if you think their business idea may not be directly relevant to you, their stories and mindset insights are definitely for everyone.

You will also get to see our passion for business and why we have invested in the Baltic Ventures tech accelerator and how the power of conversation and community, created at Baltic Ventures has collectively provided these founders the courage and confidence to walk on towards their dreams.

if you love what you hear and want to learn more about becoming an investor or applying for the next Baltic Ventures cohort go www.balticventures.uk

If you want to learn more or connect with any of the brilliant businesses featured in this series all details are in the shownotes for each episode.

We’re proud to be playing a small part in the journey of these fabulous founders so let’s talk on to walk on with Rebeca, Peter and Paul and let’s see where it leads.

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While the UK is in an energy crisis characterised by soaring energy prices, Heatio is making clean energy affordable and accessible to all.

Sharing his why and how his young business has recently partnered with EoN, Heatio’s Chief Commercial Officer, Thomas Farquhar brilliantly shares his entrepreneurial journey and reflections which include:-

· why he doesn't describe himself as an entrepreneur

· why bootstrapping a start-up has helped build a strong foundation

· the challenges of running a business whilst fundraising

· how he and his co-founder, Simon Roberts, trust each other implicitly

· his realisation that tunnel vision stopped him opening up

· lessons from his father and grandfather which have shaped his life and business ethos

Tom shares a great story with honesty and genuine reflection which will bring a smile alongside admiration.

Following a competitive process, Heatio have completed the Baltic Ventures Tech Accelerator 2023 programme and are currently fundraising for their next phase of growth.

For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process or to seek information about investor opportunities go to www.balticventures.uk and for Heatio go to www.heatio.co.uk

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Everyone knows a child who struggles in school. CEO of Gaia Learning and TEDx speaker alongside her cofounder, Kirsten Coughtrie are personalising learning experiences for neurodivergent children worldwide.

Gaia Learning have created a global online school that supports neurodiverse children through personalised education, which parents and educators can monitor via a dashboard that provides insights into a child’s learning experience. The model leads to reduced anxiety, more personalised learning, and better overall learner experience.

Kate exudes passion when she shares her absolute belief that Gaia Learning will change the world of education and is incredibly honest about the realities of building a business.

Some of her highlight shares include:-

Her feelings when she realised that her daughter, Poppy was different from most other children and how mainstream education doesn't adequately cater for 20% of the population who are neuro-divergent
Why the world needs to understand the potential for online learning (which is not sitting your child in front of a computer for hours)
How techniques such as using dinosaurs to teach maths and designing a dream house to teach English can revolutionise a child’s learning, confidence and creative thinking.
How the Baltic Ventures Accelerator gave her headspace, a sense of community and an opportunity for meaningful conversation
How her early childhood traumatic events gave her an absolute belief that everything will be alright
What she has learnt in terms of accepting support from others

Following a competitive process, Gaia Learning have completed the Baltic Ventures Tech Accelerator 2023 programme and are currently fundraising for their next phase of growth.

For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process or to seek information about investor opportunities go to www.balticventures.uk and for Gaia Learning go to www.gaialearning.co.uk

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Driven by a desire to address nutritional challenges faced in professional sports Dr Sam Impey, co-founded Hexis in 2018 alongside, David Dunne.

Hexis allows nutritionists, trainers, and sports organisations to predictively personalise the nutritional needs of their athletes.

Based on unique demands of workouts, lifestyle and goals the technology analyses dietary intake and provides feedback and data visualisations to help athletes fuel smarter, perform better and recover faster. The technology is trusted by some of the world's top sports nutritionists and has been used to power the performance of Olympic medalists and World Champions.

As well as detailing the unique elements of the Hexis offer, Sam talks about: -

· Transitioning from his accomplished academic environment into the uncertain and challenging world of starting and scaling a business

· How his scientific background helps him control overwhelm

· The importance of a complementary and motivational co-founder, Simon Roberts

· His inspirational mum who raised him alone

· How in spite of his dyslexia he gained a PhD and

· The book which provided him with a unique insight on leadership.

Following a competitive process, Hexis completed the Baltic Ventures Tech Accelerator 2023 programme and are currently fundraising for their next phase of growth.

For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process go to www.balticventures.uk and for Hexis see www.hexis.live

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Welcome to our business podcast series in partnership with Baltic Ventures in which Patrick and I are angel investors.

Regular listeners will know about our business backgrounds ranging from large corporates to start ups across multiple sectors.

Based on our passion for business and conversation, we’re calling this series “Start Up Stories”

Baltic Ventures is a Liverpool based flagship tech business accelerator and we are showcasing a selection of start up businesses chosen from over 200 applicants. Each were also awarded a £50,000 equity investment to turbo charge their business growth.

Each guest has their own unique story with many business and life lessons to share.

In these first three episodes you will be hearing from

· Dr Sam Impey from Hexis – developers of technology allowing athletes to predict and personalise their nutritional needs.

· Kate Longworth from Gaia Learning – a global online school that supports neurodiverse children through personalised education.

· Thomas Farquhar from Heatio a cleantech start-up that manages energy use in your home to cut your bills and carbon footprint.

These are seriously impressive and ambitious companies, so we are delighted to be sharing with you a conversational insight into what it takes to be a budding entrepreneur in 2024 and how the power of conversations and community, has given them the courage and confidence to walk on towards their dreams.

We’re proud to be playing a small part in the journey of these fabulous founders so let’s talk on to walk on with Sam, Kate and Tom and let’s see where it leads

If you want to learn more or connect with any of the brilliant businesses all details are in the shownotes.

For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process or to seek information about investor opportunities go to www.balticventures.uk.

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What were you doing 15 years ago? On 3rd February 2009, our latest life chat guest, Liverpool born, Honorary Royal Marine Colonel, Andy Grant, was blown up in Afghanistan alongside his fellow Marine commando, Iain Syme.

Andy was just 20 years old when hesuffered 27 horrific injuries, was in a coma for 2 weeks, and woke to be told he could no longer have children. 18 months of tough rehabilitation followed before Andy made the agonising, life changing decision to have his seriously injured leg amputated.

Not only did Andy face the challenge of having to learn to walk again he has gone on to become;

· World record holder as the fastest single leg amputee over 10km

· Double gold medal winner at Prince Harry’s Invictus Games going on to run marathons, learning to ski and surf and conquering the highest of mountains.

Andy is in training for the one of the hardest ultra-marathons in the world, the Marathon des Sable and despite being told he could never have children, he is the proud father of his “greatest achievement”, his beautiful daughter, Alba.

Andy’s story is documented in his superbly-titled book “You’ll Never Walk” and his story begins at age 12, when he faced life without his beloved mum who passed away from leukaemia. Andy shares beautifully how his mum and family have been, and continue to be, his main source of strength and inspiration throughout his incredible challenges.

Now as an accomplished motivational speaker, Andy inspires people of all ages around the world to believe that anything is possible. If ever there was a story to make us not only open up but get us off our backsides to walk on and live life to the max, it’s this one.

Let’s ‘Talk on to Walk on’ with Andy Grant and let’s see where it leads…

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What were you doing 15 years ago? On 3rd February 2009, our latest life chat guest, Liverpool born, Honorary Royal Marine Colonel, Andy Grant, was blown up in Afghanistan alongside his fellow Marine commando, Iain Syme.

Andy was just 20 years old when hesuffered 27 horrific injuries, was in a coma for 2 weeks, and woke to be told he could no longer have children. 18 months of tough rehabilitation followed before Andy made the agonising, life changing decision to have his seriously injured leg amputated.

Not only did Andy face the challenge of having to learn to walk again he has gone on to become;

· World record holder as the fastest single leg amputee over 10km

· Double gold medal winner at Prince Harry’s Invictus Games going on to run marathons, learning to ski and surf and conquering the highest of mountains.

Andy is in training for the one of the hardest ultra-marathons in the world, the Marathon des Sable and despite being told he could never have children, he is the proud father of his “greatest achievement”, his beautiful daughter, Alba.

Andy’s story is documented in his superbly-titled book “You’ll Never Walk” and his story begins at age 12, when he faced life without his beloved mum who passed away from leukaemia. Andy shares beautifully how his mum and family have been, and continue to be, his main source of strength and inspiration throughout his incredible challenges.

Now as an accomplished motivational speaker, Andy inspires people of all ages around the world to believe that anything is possible. If ever there was a story to make us not only open up but get us off our backsides to walk on and live life to the max, it’s this one.

Let’s ‘Talk on to Walk on’ with Andy Grant and let’s see where it leads…

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Lifeconversations #inspirationalstories #royalmarines

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Are you someone who prefers staying in your comfort zone or have you changed your life by making big decisions? In their latest podcast episode, Michelle and Patrick discuss the importance of making big decisions and share their personal experiences.

Michelle talks about her decision to end her first marriage while Patrick shares his experience of choosing to leave a stable job. In their conversation, they highlight the importance of reflecting on what you really want, taking care when seeking the opinions of others especially the couch critics, tuning into your gut, and creating your own story to tell.

If you struggle with making big decisions, this podcast is definitely for you. Don't allow your life to drift, do take action and create the life you want. Remember, age is not an excuse! #BigDecisions #PersonalGrowth #Reflection #TakeAction #Midlife #CouplesConversation

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If you fancy listening to Michelle and Patrick having a chilled, end of year chat which reveals more about them, then this is the episode for you.

They chat over a glass of festive fizz about what they loved and struggled with this past year.

From discussing business decisions to coaching, a midlife marathon announcement and Patrick’s struggle with the word “retirement”, to a tribute to friends who have passed in midlife, any preaching about “new year, new you” is avoided.

Instead, by applying a simple process to themselves, they demonstrate how you can focus on what worked and what didn’t work for you this past year.

They hint about some changes coming in 2024 and end with the all-important reminder to stay focussed on your self-talk and to “cut the crap” that’s holding you back.

As always, their aim is to show the power of deep conversation and this episode provides a unique insight to this motivated, midlife, husband and wife podcast team.

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If you fancy listening to Michelle and Patrick having a chilled, end of year chat which reveals more about them, then this is the episode for you.

They chat over a glass of festive fizz about what they loved and struggled with this past year.

From discussing business decisions to coaching, a midlife marathon announcement and Patrick’s struggle with the word “retirement”, to a tribute to friends who have passed in midlife, any preaching about “new year, new you” is avoided.

Instead, by applying a simple process to themselves, they demonstrate how you can focus on what worked and what didn’t work for you this past year.

They hint about some changes coming in 2024 and end with the all-important reminder to stay focussed on your self-talk and to “cut the crap” that’s holding you back.

As always, their aim is to show the power of deep conversation and this episode provides a unique insight to this motivated, midlife, husband and wife podcast team.

Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to help build our community.

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Our first Midlife Muddle episode gave an overview of the importance of mindset and touched on how the narrative around midlife is finally changing from doomy gloomy to one of opportunity.

Whilst it’s all very well reading the headlines around “creating the life we want” and “finally being comfortable in our own skin” the reality is it doesn’t always feel that way. This is especially true if we don’t have at least a few good habits to help get us through the days when our joints are aching, we’re exhausted or we’re cracking up because, for the 10th time, we’ve forgotten where we’ve put our glasses or why we came up the stairs…

You will know which habits you either need to ditch or which habits you need to work on but if you want to hear our midlife habit experiences, ideas and top tips to not only survive but thrive in midlife and hopefully beyond then…

Let’s 'Talk on to Walk on' and let’s see where it leads…

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Our first Midlife Muddle episode gave an overview of the importance of mindset and touched on how the narrative around midlife is finally changing from doomy gloomy to one of opportunity.

Whilst it’s all very well reading the headlines around “creating the life we want” and “finally being comfortable in our own skin” the reality is it doesn’t always feel that way. This is especially true if we don’t have at least a few good habits to help get us through the days when our joints are aching, we’re exhausted or we’re cracking up because, for the 10th time, we’ve forgotten where we’ve put our glasses or why we came up the stairs…

You will know which habits you either need to ditch or which habits you need to work on but if you want to hear our midlife habit experiences, ideas and top tips to not only survive but thrive in midlife and hopefully beyond then…

Let’s 'Talk on to Walk on' and let’s see where it leads…

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Nic Byrne sees possibility everywhere.

Approaching 20 years as a serial entrepreneur and alongside her business partner, she employs 40 people across her Urban Calm salons, training academy and spa with a purpose, Mini Madams.

Those of us who know and love Nic will think of words such as “resilience", “grafter", and “smart”.

Nic is now taking all that business and life experience and channelling it into her latest purposeful venture, Girls with Dreams Club.

The aim is to provide much needed support and guidance to girls throughout their challenging teenage years so they can go out into the world with the confidence to pursue their dreams.

As well as her talking about the reasons behind launching Girls with Dreams we discuss:

The power of our network, working together for the greater good
The realities of achieving success through hard work and
Hacks to maintain a motivated, positive and purposeful state of mind as we transition into and through midlife.

Describing herself as an accidental entrepreneur, Nic Byrne is the epitome of what's needed to walk on and go after your dreams, whatever your age.

I am delighted to be supporting her to spearhead a project to encourage and prepare the next generation of fabulous females to do the same.

Let's 'Talk on to Walk on' with Nic and let's see where it leads.

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Nic Byrne sees possibility everywhere.

Approaching 20 years as a serial entrepreneur and alongside her business partner, she employs 40 people across her Urban Calm salons, training academy and spa with a purpose, Mini Madams.

Those of us who know and love Nic will think of words such as “resilience", “grafter", and “smart”.

Nic is now taking all that business and life experience and channelling it into her latest purposeful venture, Girls with Dreams Club.

The aim is to provide much needed support and guidance to girls throughout their challenging teenage years so they can go out into the world with the confidence to pursue their dreams.

As well as her talking about the reasons behind launching Girls with Dreams we discuss:

The power of our network, working together for the greater good
The realities of achieving success through hard work and
Hacks to maintain a motivated, positive and purposeful state of mind as we transition into and through midlife.

Describing herself as an accidental entrepreneur, Nic Byrne is the epitome of what's needed to walk on and go after your dreams, whatever your age.

I am delighted to be supporting her to spearhead a project to encourage and prepare the next generation of fabulous females to do the same.

Let's 'Talk on to Walk on' with Nic and let's see where it leads.

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Have you ever heard anyone actually say, "I can’t wait to get to 40, 50 or 60…”?

Whatever age you are, are you in denial about the prospect of midlife, or refusing to acknowledge you’ve hit midlife let alone begin to embrace the opportunities that midlife presents?

Regular listeners will recall us asking our guests about their midlife mindset so we thought we would share our own midlife perspectives and experiences in a sub series called “Our Midlife Muddle".

Our plan is to talk about topics which touch all of us as we work our way through what can be either an overwhelming or empowering stage of our lives.

Future episodes will take a dive into our habit changes, physical and mental wellbeing, careers and how relationships often alter as we navigate our midlife.

Even if you’re not close to 40 please do still listen, to prepare for life when your 40 plus era comes knocking on the door. I had no idea what to expect and was definitely in the denial category!

As always, we will be underpinning our stories with reminders about how the power of meaningful conversations can contribute to our midlife mindset reset.

Let’s 'talk on to walk on' and see where it leads…

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Have you ever heard anyone actually say, "I can’t wait to get to 40, 50 or 60…”?

Whatever age you are, are you in denial about the prospect of midlife, or refusing to acknowledge you’ve hit midlife let alone begin to embrace the opportunities that midlife presents?

Regular listeners will recall us asking our guests about their midlife mindset so we thought we would share our own midlife perspectives and experiences in a sub series called “Our Midlife Muddle".

Our plan is to talk about topics which touch all of us as we work our way through what can be either an overwhelming or empowering stage of our lives.

Future episodes will take a dive into our habit changes, physical and mental wellbeing, careers and how relationships often alter as we navigate our midlife.

Even if you’re not close to 40 please do still listen, to prepare for life when your 40 plus era comes knocking on the door. I had no idea what to expect and was definitely in the denial category!

As always, we will be underpinning our stories with reminders about how the power of meaningful conversations can contribute to our midlife mindset reset.

Let’s 'talk on to walk on' and see where it leads…

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In this episode Michelle and Patrick discuss the power of self talk.

Our inner voice influences how we feel, how we respond, and is key to our decision-making.

Take a minute to think about what you’ve said to yourself today. Was it self critical? Or was it uplifting and helpful?

Experts estimate that the mind thinks between 60,000 - 80,000 thoughts a day and 80% of those thoughts are negative, being based on inbuilt beliefs often created by outside influences, especially other people and their opinions.

The episode includes Michelle and Patrick’s own techniques for tackling self talk with some revealing moments when they’ve had to dig deep to overcome their own feelings of overwhelm, self-doubt and imposter syndrome.

Let’s talk on to walk on with Michelle and Patrick and see where it leads...

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This is the first of our Just Us episodes where Patrick and I talk about mind health and wellness topics or quite simply what’s on our minds.

In this episode we discuss Talk on to Walk on; our purpose and goals is an initial theme whilst looking back and reflecting on some of our most recent guests and their fabulous conversational contributions.

We remind ourselves and our listeners that:-

It's ok to feel the way we do on certain days and in certain moments.
Despite guest differences, there was a common theme of how younger and older generations can all influence, learn from and inspire each other.
Our guests have developed their own life confidence in different ways and
Every-one has their own very different story and life experiences to share and, through the power of opening up, can have a huge impact on others.

All worthy reminders for our regular listeners but also, if you haven’t listened to our podcast before, this episode is a great place to start.

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Want to hear from the woman who has played a major contribution to the renaissance of Liverpool?

Since winning European Capital of Culture in 2008 Liverpool’s transformation as a national and international visitor destination has accelerated to 71 million visitors to our city in 2022. At the centre and now at the helm of delivering world class events has been Director of Culture Liverpool, Claire McColgan CBE.

Alongside her incredibly loyal team and in partnership with stakeholders, Claire has delivered iconic moments embedded in the memories of the masses in Liverpool and beyond. Highlights include:-

2008 - a Giant Spider sprayed us with water as she walked around our city centre
2012, 14 and 18 - we watched in awe, and took to our hearts, 50 ft Giants immersing ourselves in the magic of their story
2015 - "The Three Queens” Victoria, Mary and Elizabeth cruise liners danced on The Mersey to celebrate 175 years of Cunard’s presence in the city
Liverpool FC end of season parades with images of Liverpool’s iconic waterfront shared across the world
2016 - The city united on the steps of St Georges Hall and the words “Truth" and “Justice” reflected the emotion of the affected Hillsborough families and fans who, after almost 30 years, were finally and formally exonerated
2023 - Liverpool hosted an unparalleled Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine when all of Claire's exceptional diplomatic, creative and leadership skills delivered something extraordinary for the UK.

We also talk about how during the pandemic Claire and her team courageously put Liverpool’s hand up to mass testing and crucially led on ensuring large scale events returned to the UK and Europe - which you will hear was an incredibly stressful and emotional time for Claire personally.

Today, Liverpool’s cultural confidence is booming so let’s talk on to walk on with the woman who has been instrumental in making it all happen, Claire McColgan CBE.

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Want to hear from the woman who has played a major contribution to the renaissance of Liverpool?

Since winning European Capital of Culture in 2008 Liverpool’s transformation as a national and international visitor destination has accelerated to 71 million visitors to our city in 2022. At the centre and now at the helm of delivering world class events has been Director of Culture Liverpool, Claire McColgan CBE.

Alongside her incredibly loyal team and in partnership with stakeholders, Claire has delivered iconic moments embedded in the memories of the masses in Liverpool and beyond. Highlights include:-

2008 - a Giant Spider sprayed us with water as she walked around our city centre
2012, 14 and 18 - we watched in awe, and took to our hearts, 50 ft Giants immersing ourselves in the magic of their story
2015 - "The Three Queens” Victoria, Mary and Elizabeth cruise liners danced on The Mersey to celebrate 175 years of Cunard’s presence in the city
Liverpool FC end of season parades with images of Liverpool’s iconic waterfront shared across the world
2016 - The city united on the steps of St Georges Hall and the words “Truth" and “Justice” reflected the emotion of the affected Hillsborough families and fans who, after almost 30 years, were finally and formally exonerated
2023 - Liverpool hosted an unparalleled Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine when all of Claire's exceptional diplomatic, creative and leadership skills delivered something extraordinary for the UK.

We also talk about how during the pandemic Claire and her team courageously put Liverpool’s hand up to mass testing and crucially led on ensuring large scale events returned to the UK and Europe - which you will hear was an incredibly stressful and emotional time for Claire personally.

Today, Liverpool’s cultural confidence is booming so let’s talk on to walk on with the woman who has been instrumental in making it all happen, Claire McColgan CBE.

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Apart from being an hilariously funny, social media sensation, actor John May has a brilliant story and many life lessons to share.

A regular lad from Liverpool, who built a hugely successful barber shop, auditioned for acting school and never looked back. Credits include; Coronation Street, Little Boy Blue, Time and over 30 television adverts.

A firm favourite for Liverpool Football Club fans was John playing a crazy chauffeur pranking first team players and a spoof sketch John co-wrote, directing Henderson, Robertson, Firmino, Matip, Lovren and Jones in their failed boardroom efforts to create a drink advert. A must see on 'You Tube' for any fan.

Since the beginning of lockdown, John has brought laughter to the masses leading to a huge social media following through the creation of his loveable Liverpool characters; 'Turkey Teeth', 'Kenny and Karen Corona', ‘Derek' and ‘Craig'.

But by his own admission, John loves to continually challenge himself. Recently walking from one end of Great Britain to the other (over 1,000 miles) "opened his eyes to what's important in life."

The walk, in aid of "Weapons down Gloves Up", took a poignant twist when, 300 miles in, John was joined by Tim Edwards, the father of Elle, who was horrifically killed on Christmas Eve 2022. The pair, who had never met, with the support of disabled driver, Brian Conlon, completed the journey together creating a lifelong bond of friendship.

John is an absolute joy who wears his heart on his sleeve especially when talking about mental health and his observations on life. Let’s "talk on to walk on" with John May and see where it leads...

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Apart from being an hilariously funny, social media sensation, actor John May has a brilliant story and many life lessons to share.

A regular lad from Liverpool, who built a hugely successful barber shop, auditioned for acting school and never looked back. Credits include; Coronation Street, Little Boy Blue, Time and over 30 television adverts.

A firm favourite for Liverpool Football Club fans was John playing a crazy chauffeur pranking first team players and a spoof sketch John co-wrote, directing Henderson, Robertson, Firmino, Matip, Lovren and Jones in their failed boardroom efforts to create a drink advert. A must see on 'You Tube' for any fan.

Since the beginning of lockdown, John has brought laughter to the masses leading to a huge social media following through the creation of his loveable Liverpool characters; 'Turkey Teeth', 'Kenny and Karen Corona', ‘Derek' and ‘Craig'.

But by his own admission, John loves to continually challenge himself. Recently walking from one end of Great Britain to the other (over 1,000 miles) "opened his eyes to what's important in life."

The walk, in aid of "Weapons down Gloves Up", took a poignant twist when, 300 miles in, John was joined by Tim Edwards, the father of Elle, who was horrifically killed on Christmas Eve 2022. The pair, who had never met, with the support of disabled driver, Brian Conlon, completed the journey together creating a lifelong bond of friendship.

John is an absolute joy who wears his heart on his sleeve especially when talking about mental health and his observations on life. Let’s "talk on to walk on" with John May and see where it leads...

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Leaving school at 16, Donna did not go to university but worked as a legal secretary knowing she wanted more…

This is not your normal legal career podcast. Please pause and take a listen the fabulous Donna Scully.

Yes, Donna is a lawyer of incredible standing, with many accolades but what jumps out is her less than conventional route to qualification.

Her positive energy combined with her warm Irish charm and wit shine through from the minute we begin to chat.

Donna openly shares her challenges and tenacity she demonstrated as she moved from Dublin to Newcastle then London to fulfil her qualification dream by the age of 30. Moving to Liverpool soon after, alongside her husband John she built leading legal practice, Carpenters Group, which employs around 1,000 people in 6 UK locations.

A quick scan of her vibrant twitter feed provides a wonderful flavour of Donna’s social values and beliefs. Donna is vocally passionate for social justice, social mobility, diversity and gender balance not only via her industry platform, but in her roles outside of law including as a mentor working with young females and as an ambassador/volunteer for 'Fans Supporting Foodbanks'.

Other highlights include her take on and experiences with imposter syndrome as well as her refreshing outlook on midlife.

Let’s talk on to walk on with Donna Scully and see where it leads...

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Leaving school at 16, Donna did not go to university but worked as a legal secretary knowing she wanted more…

This is not your normal legal career podcast. Please pause and take a listen the fabulous Donna Scully.

Yes, Donna is a lawyer of incredible standing, with many accolades but what jumps out is her less than conventional route to qualification.

Her positive energy combined with her warm Irish charm and wit shine through from the minute we begin to chat.

Donna openly shares her challenges and tenacity she demonstrated as she moved from Dublin to Newcastle then London to fulfil her qualification dream by the age of 30. Moving to Liverpool soon after, alongside her husband John she built leading legal practice, Carpenters Group, which employs around 1,000 people in 6 UK locations.

A quick scan of her vibrant twitter feed provides a wonderful flavour of Donna’s social values and beliefs. Donna is vocally passionate for social justice, social mobility, diversity and gender balance not only via her industry platform, but in her roles outside of law including as a mentor working with young females and as an ambassador/volunteer for 'Fans Supporting Foodbanks'.

Other highlights include her take on and experiences with imposter syndrome as well as her refreshing outlook on midlife.

Let’s talk on to walk on with Donna Scully and see where it leads...

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From Blood Brothers to Shirley Valentine, Educating Rita and so many more Liverpool born actress Eithne Browne has had a fascinating career in theatre and on screen.

Her story leaping from shop girl to West End Blood Brothers star, stepping in for Barbara Dixon is fabulous.

Eithne went on to star on stage in Shirley Valentine and Educating Rita to name a few and was famed nationally for her five year role as Chrissy Rogers the long running, British soap opera Brookside, going on to appear in TV soap classics such as Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

Locally in Liverpool, Eithne is adored not only for the joy she has brought to our local theatre goers over the years but for the depth and charisma she brings to each of her onstage characters.

Credits include Twopence to Cross the Mersey, Scouse Trap and Brick Up the Mersey Tunnels the latter which alone played to around 250,000 people.

At 68 and currently performing in “A Thong for Europe” celebrating Liverpool’s incredible hosting of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, Eithne is complete proof that age is just a number. Eithne shares a fabulous story and together, we share our mutual passion for theatre and our beloved Liverpool but we also go deeper into the mindset of this incredibly inspirational woman whose energy, vibrancy and passion for life is simply inspiring.

Her observational humour and quick wit brings many a laugh in our podcast conversation.

Let's talk on to walk on with Eithne Browne and see where it leads.

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From Blood Brothers to Shirley Valentine, Educating Rita and so many more Liverpool born actress Eithne Browne has had a fascinating career in theatre and on screen.

Her story leaping from shop girl to West End Blood Brothers star, stepping in for Barbara Dixon is fabulous.

Eithne went on to star on stage in Shirley Valentine and Educating Rita to name a few and was famed nationally for her five year role as Chrissy Rogers the long running, British soap opera Brookside, going on to appear in TV soap classics such as Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

Locally in Liverpool, Eithne is adored not only for the joy she has brought to our local theatre goers over the years but for the depth and charisma she brings to each of her onstage characters.

Credits include Twopence to Cross the Mersey, Scouse Trap and Brick Up the Mersey Tunnels the latter which alone played to around 250,000 people.

At 68 and currently performing in “A Thong for Europe” celebrating Liverpool’s incredible hosting of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, Eithne is complete proof that age is just a number. Eithne shares a fabulous story and together, we share our mutual passion for theatre and our beloved Liverpool but we also go deeper into the mindset of this incredibly inspirational woman whose energy, vibrancy and passion for life is simply inspiring.

Her observational humour and quick wit brings many a laugh in our podcast conversation.

Let's talk on to walk on with Eithne Browne and see where it leads.

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At 63 you’d think you'd want to slow down a little. Not our guest, Bernie Hollywood OBE, who has just completed a solo 3,000 mile row across the Atlantic in his “Boat of Hope” to raise awareness around young people’s mental health. An experience which almost ended his life.

Over the last 40 years, Liverpool-born social entrepreneur, charity guru and adventurer Bernie, has raised over £42 million for UK and overseas charities.

His achievements include:-

trekking the north and south poles
reaching Everest base camp
cycling across the USA
running in a race across the Sahara Desert
running over 150 marathons, including 41 over 20 consecutive days

Bernie is also a world record holder, running the longest distance in seven days. In his Liverpool home, he contributed to the build of a local boxing club to help get vulnerable kids off the streets and put them on the right pathway and has received countless awards for his philanthropy. His overseas work includes building sustainable schools in Kenya.

A key focus of our conversation is around Bernie's immense mindset and how the power of conversation, connection and his love of community has led him to make the biggest impact on the lives of so many.

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Let's talk on to walk on with Bernie Hollywood and see where it leads.

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At 63 you’d think you'd want to slow down a little. Not our guest, Bernie Hollywood OBE, who has just completed a solo 3,000 mile row across the Atlantic in his “Boat of Hope” to raise awareness around young people’s mental health. An experience which almost ended his life.

Over the last 40 years, Liverpool-born social entrepreneur, charity guru and adventurer Bernie, has raised over £42 million for UK and overseas charities. Bernie is also a world record holder, running the longest distance in seven days.

A key focus of our conversation is around Bernie's immense mindset and how the power of conversation, connection and his love of community has led him to make the biggest impact on the lives of so many.

Let's talk on to walk on with Bernie Hollywood and see where it leads.

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A gut reaction that my husband, Patrick is my guest this week could either be that it’s completely corny or that it has sparked curiosity.

Patrick Walters is some-one whose upbringing and diverse life experiences never ceases to fascinate me.

Highlights include

Born and brought up in Kenya
Learned to learning to fly with the RAF
Worked for The Walt Disney Company
Lived in Paris and the USA, witnessing and playing a role in the aftermath of 9/11 and
Led the way in the ports industry creating 1000’s of jobs in Liverpool, the city he now calls home.

I am nervously excited that Patrick has agreed to share his story so let’s talk on to walk on and let’s see where it leads...

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A gut reaction that my husband, Patrick is my guest this week could either be that it’s completely corny or that it has sparked curiosity.

Patrick Walters is some-one whose upbringing and diverse life experiences never ceases to fascinate me.

Highlights include

Born and brought up in Kenya
Learning to fly with the RAF
Worked for The Walt Disney Company
Lived in Paris and the USA, witnessing and playing a role in the aftermath of 9/11 and
Led the way in the ports industry creating 1000’s of jobs in Liverpool, the city he now calls home.

I am nervously excited that Patrick has agreed to share his story so let’s talk on to walk on and let’s see where it leads...

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A book is needed to list the countless achievements and credentials of Jennifer John.

Not only the most incredible singer, composer, writer, vocal coach and mentor but Jennifer draws on her creativity and compassion to impact the lives of the many.

Training countless choirs including the award winning “Sense of Sound Singers”, as a vocal coach on The Voice and coach to many a famous artist, Jennifer is a music powerhouse.

As well as sharing her story, you will learn how, fuelled by her passion and purpose, Jennifer has for years used creativity, community, connection and music collectively to help people not only find their singing voice but also to discover who they are. I am excited to share this incredible woman and her story.

Let’s talk on to walk on with Jennifer and see where it leads….

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A book is needed to list the countless achievements and credentials of Jennifer John.

Not only the most incredible singer, composer, writer, vocal coach and mentor but Jennifer draws on her creativity and compassion to impact the lives of the many.

Training countless choirs including the award winning “Sense of Sound Singers”, as a vocal coach on The Voice and coach to many a famous artist, Jennifer is a music powerhouse.

As well as sharing her story, you will learn how, fuelled by her passion and purpose, Jennifer has for years used creativity, community, connection and music collectively to help people not only find their singing voice but also to discover who they are. I am excited to share this incredible woman and her story.

Let’s talk on to walk on with Jennifer and see where it leads….

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Patrick Gaul, in my eyes, is an unsung Liverpool and legal legend.

We met 26 years ago on my first nerve wracking day as a trainee solicitor with leading Liverpool law firm Weightmans.

Paddy, as he is known by many, was my first “boss” and instead of the anticipated query about my legal knowledge he immediately asked if I was a Red or Blue. As a raving Liverpool fan meeting an Evertonian it was test I immediately failed but one that began our bond and cemented our love of chat and banter for the years to come.

Patrick was not only a great lawyer but as its Managing Partner from 2003 to 2013 he led Weightmans to becoming a leading national law firm securing its future and legacy for years to come.

Now retired from the legal world we not only chat about how conversations and the power of words have impacted his life and career but his passion for all things Ireland including his 20 year mission to help secure the future of Liverpool’s Irish Centre for current and future generations.

Let’s talk on to walk on with Patrick Gaul and let’s see where it leads.

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Patrick Gaul, in my eyes, is an unsung Liverpool and legal legend.

We met 26 years ago on my first nerve wracking day as a trainee solicitor with leading Liverpool law firm Weightmans.

Paddy, as he is known by many, was my first “boss” and instead of the anticipated query about my legal knowledge he immediately asked if I was a Red or Blue. As a raving Liverpool fan meeting an Evertonian it was test I immediately failed but one that began our bond and cemented our love of chat and banter for the years to come.

Patrick was not only a great lawyer but as its Managing Partner from 2003 to 2013 he led Weightmans to becoming a leading national law firm securing its future and legacy for years to come.

Now retired from the legal world we not only chat about how conversations and the power of words have impacted his life and career but his passion for all things Ireland including his 20 year mission to help secure the future of Liverpool’s Irish Centre for current and future generations.

Let’s talk on to walk on with Patrick Gaul and let’s see where it leads.

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Ajay Gupta makes it his daily mission to make a difference to people's lives. After experiencing the famous Tony Robbins fire walk at just nine years old he went on to become Tony’s top motivational speaker, meeting former presidents, prime ministers and presenting to business leaders across 43 countries.

Ajay’s absolute determination to share his message is infectious and you will hear how, by making the smallest mindset and physical changes on a continuous basis, we can truly become the best version of ourselves. Not only has he made a difference to my life, I know he can make a difference to yours.

So let's talk on to walk on with Ajay Gupta and let's see where it leads.

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Ajay Gupta makes it his daily mission to make a difference to people's lives. After experiencing the famous Tony Robbins fire walk at just nine years old he went on to become Tony’s top motivational speaker, meeting former presidents, prime ministers and presenting to business leaders across 43 countries.

Ajay’s absolute determination to share his message is infectious and you will hear how, by making the smallest mindset and physical changes on a continuous basis, we can truly become the best version of ourselves. Not only has he made a difference to my life, I know he can make a difference to yours.

So let's talk on to walk on with Ajay Gupta and let's see where it leads.

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Danielle McDermott is a wonderful example of how the toughest of experiences can be turned into the best of experiences when looking through the eyes of positivity.

As she was emerging from a number of years suffering with depression Danielle will never forget the 1st day of November 2018 when she found a small lump in her breast.

While she says in her wonderfully titled book “Bald, Brave and Bloody Beautiful” that nothing will ever prepare a woman for a diagnosis of breast cancer, the Danielle you will hear from today is one who has emerged from her experience like a phoenix ready to take on the world.

There’s a famous quote that her consultant mentions when he talks about Danielle in her book “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain”.

So let’s hear from Danielle and get to know how and why this very special woman is determined to walk on into a new life as she re-writes her story.

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Danielle McDermott is a wonderful example of how the toughest of experiences can be turned into the best of experiences when looking through the eyes of positivity.

As she was emerging from a number of years suffering with depression Danielle will never forget the 1st day of November 2018 when she found a small lump in her breast.

While she says in her wonderfully titled book “Bald, Brave and Bloody Beautiful” that nothing will ever prepare a woman for a diagnosis of breast cancer, the Danielle you will hear from today is one who has emerged from her experience like a phoenix ready to take on the world.

There’s a famous quote that her consultant mentions when he talks about Danielle in her book “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain”.

So let’s hear from Danielle and get to know how and why this very special woman is determined to walk on into a new life as she re-writes her story.

Danielle McDermott is a wonderful example of how the toughest of experiences can be turned into the best of experiences when looking through the eyes of positivity.

As she was emerging from a number of years suffering with depression Danielle will never forget the 1st day of November 2018 when she found a small lump in her breast.

While she says in her wonderfully titled book “Bald, Brave and Bloody Beautiful” that nothing will ever prepare a woman for a diagnosis of breast cancer, the Danielle you will hear from today is one who has emerged from her experience like a phoenix ready to take on the world.

There’s a famous quote that her consultant mentions when he talks about Danielle in her book “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain”.

So let’s hear from Danielle and get to know how and why this very special woman is determined to walk on into a new life as she re-writes her story.

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In January 2019 aged 37 Danny de Brabander was diagnosed with stage four terminal cancer yet lives his life to be the best version of himself he can be.

Alongside his many supporters at #TeamDDB, Danny has raised nearly £70,000 contributing towards bowel cancer research, his local hospital and foodbanks plus organising #randomactsofkindness that bring back the smiles to those in need across his community.

Throughout, Danny has been a walking miracle having faced many additional complications, including serious heart problems, sepsis and three major surgeries.

In early October 2021, after eight months of clear scans, Danny has been told the cancer has returned, but he is determined that he will face this new setback with the courage and positive mindset which he believes, has allowed him to walk on to where he is today.

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In January 2019 aged 37 Danny de Brabander was diagnosed with stage four terminal cancer yet lives his life to be the best version of himself he can be.

Alongside his many supporters at #TeamDDB, Danny has raised nearly £70,000 contributing towards bowel cancer research, his local hospital and foodbanks plus organising #randomactsofkindness that bring back the smiles to those in need across his community.

Throughout, Danny has been a walking miracle having faced many additional complications, including serious heart problems, sepsis and three major surgeries.

In early October 2021, after eight months of clear scans, Danny has been told the cancer has returned, but he is determined that he will face this new setback with the courage and positive mindset which he believes, has allowed him to walk on to where he is today.

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I want my power of conversation message to reach people of all ages but accept young adults may not rush to listen to my podcast; one way to reach them is to celebrate, connect and have conversations with those of the younger generation who are doing great things.

As the founder of Talk Twenties, Gaby Mendes is doing just that.

Her podcast has over 20,000 listeners and a British podcast awards nomination and Talk Twenties is now Gaby’s full-time business bridging the gap between full time education and the daunting world of adult life.

Talk Twenties was born out Gaby’s own experiences and struggles to adjust to adult life after graduating from university.

We all remember the hurdles and hiccups of our 20’s, a time of tremendous adapting and life learning. Wouldn’t it be great if, young and older adults all worked on understanding each other better by having meaningful conversations around this topic.

This podcast is an example of how we can make that happen…

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I want my power of conversation message to reach people of all ages but accept young adults may not rush to listen to my podcast; one way to reach them is to celebrate, connect and have conversations with those of the younger generation who are doing great things.

As the founder of Talk Twenties, Gaby Mendes is doing just that.

Her podcast has over 20,000 listeners and a British podcast awards nomination and Talk Twenties is now Gaby’s full-time business bridging the gap between full time education and the daunting world of adult life.

Talk Twenties was born out Gaby’s own experiences and struggles to adjust to adult life after graduating from university.

We all remember the hurdles and hiccups of our 20’s, a time of tremendous adapting and life learning. Wouldn’t it be great if, young and older adults all worked on understanding each other better by having meaningful conversations around this topic.

This podcast is an example of how we can make that happen…

Web: www.talktwenties.com

Instagram @iamgabymendes

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Michelle Walters is the creator and host of Talk on to Walk on, the podcast which shares real life stories from inspirational people who, through the power of conversation, have found the courage to walk on to where they are today.

After releasing four guest interview episodes with hugely positive feedback from her listeners, Michelle has been repeatedly asked to start sharing her own story behind the podcast.

In this solo episode Michelle explains how after many years of listening and helping others, she has challenged herself to open up and talk about her own struggles in life. From the highs of motherhood, a successful career as a lawyer then entrepreneur, to the lows of anxiety and depression, Michelle has emerged on a mission to get people talking to each other. In this episode Michelle touches on her own personal battles and the opportunity for self-reflection in 2020 that led to the creation of Talk on to Walk on.

Michelle Walters is the creator and host of Talk on to Walk on, the podcast which shares real life stories from inspirational people who, through the power of conversation, have found the courage to walk on to where they are today.

After releasing four guest interview episodes with hugely positive feedback from her listeners, Michelle has been repeatedly asked to start sharing her own story behind the podcast.

In this solo episode Michelle explains how after many years of listening and helping others, she has challenged herself to open up and talk about her own struggles in life. From the highs of motherhood, a successful career as a lawyer then entrepreneur, to the lows of anxiety and depression, Michelle has emerged on a mission to get people talking to each other. In this episode Michelle touches on her own personal battles and the opportunity for self-reflection in 2020 that led to the creation of Talk on to Walk on.

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Emma Grace Arends is a successful actor, incredible singer and all round multi-talented performer.

With roles spanning across Shakespeare, gritty tv dramas, children’s film productions and a multitude of musical theatre performances Emma's career in film, television and theatre has also taken her beyond the UK to Australia and the United States. I promise you Emma’s life lessons are not only relatable to the performing arts world but to all our lives. From discussing nerves, rejection and demoralising feedback to how she deals with moments of self doubt, you will hear Emma’s story not from a negative perspective but one told with a beautiful wit and self deprecating humour that I know you will all love and appreciate.

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Emma Grace Arends is a successful actor, incredible singer and all round multi-talented performer.

With roles spanning across Shakespeare, gritty tv dramas, children’s film productions and a multitude of musical theatre performances Emma's career in film, television and theatre has also taken her beyond the UK to Australia and the United States. I promise you Emma’s life lessons are not only relatable to the performing arts world but to all our lives. From discussing nerves, rejection and demoralising feedback to how she deals with moments of self doubt, you will hear Emma’s story not from a negative perspective but one told with a beautiful wit and self deprecating humour that I know you will all love and appreciate.

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Kate Orr is a queen of business strategy and is where she is today because of her endless determination, tenacity, and resilience not least shown after the devastating loss of her friend and business partner, Kate McIver in 2019 aged just 30.

Join us as we listen to Kate's story including how she is ensuring Kate McIver’s legacy lives on. Kate also opens up about her own experience of bulimia after what she believed was her university “failure” and how she continues to work on her own self-development whilst being there for her daughter, Ava.

Kate’s beautiful energy and enthusiasm for life will captivate listeners.

You can find Kate at https://katemciverskin.co.uk/ and on Instagram @katemciverskin

In our next episode, I am joined by Kate Orr. Kate is a queen of business strategy and is where she is today because of her endless determination, tenacity, and resilience not least shown after the devastating loss of her friend and business partner, Kate McIver in 2019 aged just 30.

Join us as we listen to Kate's story including how she is ensuring Kate McIver’s legacy lives on. Kate also opens up about her own experience of bulimia after what she believed was her university “failure” and how she continues to work on her own self-development whilst being there for her daughter, Ava.

Kate’s beautiful energy and enthusiasm for life will captivate listeners.

You can find Kate at https://katemciverskin.co.uk/ and on Instagram @katemciverskin

Samantha Messias started drawing when she was just 5 years old. Having endured a traumatic early childhood, art helped her communicate and heal.

She's now taking the world by storm by combining opening up about her story with creating award-winning hyper-realistic drawings of public figures, including Nelson Mandela, Oprah Winfrey, Princess Diana, Will Smith, Bob Marley, and Sir David Attenborough.

Join us and listen to how opening up saved Samantha’s life and how she is now determined to pursue her dream of becoming a world-renowned artist.

Check out Samantha’s incredible drawings on samanthamessiasart.com or her Instagram @samantha_messias_art

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Samantha Messias started drawing when she was just 5 years old. Having endured a traumatic early childhood, art helped her communicate and heal.

She's now taking the world by storm by combining opening up about her story with creating award-winning hyper-realistic drawings of public figures, including Nelson Mandela, Oprah Winfrey, Princess Diana, Will Smith, Bob Marley, and Sir David Attenborough.

Join us and listen to how opening up saved Samantha’s life and how she is now determined to pursue her dream of becoming a world-renowned artist.

Check out Samantha’s incredible drawings on samanthamessiasart.com or her Instagram @samantha_messias_art

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Dave Kirby is one of Liverpool's most successful playwrights, directors, and producers. He's always had a love of writing but it wasn't until his 40s that his dream of becoming a full-time writer became a reality. Over half a million people have belly-laughed throughout his sell out comedy plays, including Brick Up the Mersey Tunnels, Lost Soul and Council Depot Blues.

Join us and listen to how determination, grit, and never say die attitude ensured that Dave achieved his dream of becoming an accomplished writer.

Dave Kirby is one of Liverpool's most successful playwrights, directors, and producers. He's always had a love of writing but it wasn't until his 40s that his dream of becoming a full-time writer became a reality. Over half a million people have belly-laughed throughout his sell out comedy plays, including Brick Up the Mersey Tunnels, Lost Soul and Council Depot Blues.

Join us and listen to how determination, grit, and never say die attitude ensured that Dave achieved his dream of becoming an accomplished writer.

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I’m Michelle Walters, creator and host of “Talk on to Walk on”. This podcast will be a platform where I can take my many life lessons and turn them into something of value. My inspirational guests, selected from my personal network developed over many years will come from different parts of the world including, of course, my wonderful city of Liverpool. You will hear about life their experiences and how conversations with others and with themselves have led to pivotal moments in their life journeys and how they have found the courage and determination to “walk on” to where they are today.

Let’s Talk on to Walk on together, and let’s see where it leads….