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James Wallis
People are incredible. This podcast series explores how most ordinary people have gone onto do and see the most extra-ordinary things. I'll be getting under the skin of what makes my guests tick and what the driving forces are behind their successes. We'll be discussing the hurdles they've had to overcome too - whether that's mental health, grief, family illness or imposter syndrome just to name a few. Join me on this journey as we begin to find out what makes ordinary people so extra-ordinary.
Being Famous, Gay and Becoming A Dad
Ashley Glazebrook, AKA Twist from Twist and Pulse is a BGT legend. He took our screens by storm in the noughties and has been hustling ever since. His career is enough to warrant an episode in its own right but his story of his sexuality and how he navigated it in the spotlight truly is extraordinary.
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Love, Rejection & Sex - A Conversation with an LGBT Dating Guru.In this episode of Extra Ordinary, we delve into the complex world of LGBT relationships.
Max Thomas, author of 'Boys Who Like Boys', shares insights on open relationships, confronting gay shame, the challenges of dating, and the intricacies of love and intimacy within the LGBTQ+ community. Join us as we explore the experiences, struggles, and triumphs that define the quest for love and connection in the diverse spectrum of LGBT relationships.đłď¸âđ Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@jameswallis for more content, including insightful discussions on the LGBT communityGet Boys Who Like Boys here - https://amzn.to/46awuggđ Featured Topics:Open RelationshipsGay ShameLGBT DatingSexuality and IntimacyFinding LoveGet in touch with James:â https://linktr.ee/jameswallisâ â jameswallis00@gmail.comâ Buy Me A Coffee Link: â https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jameswallis Get in touch with Max:https://maxthomas.net/https://www.instagram.com/maxthomasnetđŹđ Join the conversation, share your thoughts below Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content!
Welcome to another episode of Extra Ordinary where we delve into the personal journeys of inspiring individuals. In this episode, I sit down with Sean Lineker who tells me how he became the face of the London gay scene.
Segment 1: Coming Out of the Closet
- Sean opens up about his personal journey of self-discovery and coming out as gay.
- He shares the challenges he faced, the support he received, and the impact it had on his life.
- We discuss the importance of creating a safe and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Segment 2: The London Gay Scene
- Sean provides insights into the vibrant and diverse London gay scene.
- We explore the various aspects, the good, the bad and the ugly.
Segment 3: Party Lifestyle and Its Consequences
- Sean reflects on his own experiences with partying excessively and the impact it had on his life.
- We discuss the allure and dangers of a party lifestyle, including its influence on mental health and relationships.
- Sean shares personal anecdotes and offers advice on finding balance and prioritizing self-care and his career
Segment 4: From Social Media to OnlyFans
- Sean talks about his journey as a social media influencer and his decision to venture into OnlyFans.
- We discuss the challenges and opportunities in the social media space.
Segment 5: Finding Sobriety and Personal Growth
- Sean opens up about his decision to embrace sobriety and the positive changes it brought to his life.
- We discuss the challenges he faced along the way and the support systems that helped him in his journey.
- Sean offers advice and encouragement to those seeking sobriety and personal growth.
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Join me as I sit down with Jake Williamson, former semi-pro football player and advocate for LGBT inclusion in sports, in this captivating full-length video podcast. Jake, who courageously came out of the closet, has made impactful appearances on Sky News and Good Morning Britain, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of being an openly gay athlete. As a personal trainer residing in Birmingham, Jake shares his inspiring journey, discusses important LGBT issues in the sporting world, and offers valuable insights into living authentically while pursuing one's passion. Don't miss this empowering conversation that blends personal experiences, professional expertise, and heartfelt stories.
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In this episode I chat to James Allen, star of Channel 4's 'Rise and Fall'. It's a high-energy chat that covers alot of ground...from the auditioning process to life after TV, James leaves nothing unsaid. Whether it's how he went on Grindr to find out his boyfriend was cheating to hustling away on TikTok and his thoughts on the LGBT community today...James says it all!
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In this episode, I am joined once again by Sophie and Talya from Bonded by Babies. Bonded by Babies is an amazing platform that helps inspire, motivate and educate mums on all things motherhood and family life. The unexpected content creators who have two kids each came onto tell me what it was like to receive the diagnosis that one of their kids has Autism and Global Development Delay.
It is a super powerful episode that taught me alot about the trials and tribulations of raising a child with autism. Sophie and Talya powerfully describe the emotions felt throughout the journey, which is not over yet. From dealing with educational professionals, doctors, therapists and a number of other professioanls - the amount of support they require is outstanding.
If these guys aren't extraordinary, I don't know who is.
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Tattoo-artist Tal Booker is back for a third episode where we continue to explore the complexities of sexuality and recovery.Â
We  discuss topics such as coming out, addiction, and sexuality and how they have impacted Tal's life over the last 2 years or so. Tune in to hear all about the challenges and complexities of sexuality and recovery, and how Tal has dealt with them throughout his life. Thanks for listening! Â
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Hello and welcome to another episode of Extra Ordinary with James Wallis. The podcast that shines a light on ordinary people who have gone on to do and see extra ordinary things. In this episode I have the privilege of speaking with James Eder, the founder of Student Beans, visionary entrepreneur, professional speaker and work.life coach.
We'll discuss his journey to success, including the ongoing challenges he faces with a heart condition. James shares his incredible experiences thatâs packed full of insights on how to manage and live with obstacles while continuing to lead a fulfilling life and successful career. And as a successful business and life coach, James also shares his wisdom on how to cultivate a growth mindset and overcome challenges in your personal or professional life So sit back, relax and get ready for a truly motivating conversation with James Eder on this week's episode of Extra Ordinary with James Wallis.
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Hello and welcome to e Extra Ordinary with me James Wallis and in this episode I sit down with founder and CEO of Connect Management, Benjy Leslie.
Benjy, who is just 23 years old tells me about how he got started in business and how it was the pandemic that catapulted his business idea into a million pound enterprise.
Benjy and I talk about a number of things, including the state of influencer marketing and what he thinks 2023 will bring. I get under the skin of Benjyâs childhood and his entrepreneurial spark and whilst working out how he's navigating his role as CEO. I
f youâre interested in sales, marketing, start-ups, leadership and of course influencer marketing then this episode isnât one to miss.
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Check out Benjy's feature in Campaign Live: https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/faces-watch-2022-benjy-leslie/1800309
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_____ About Connect Management: CONNECT MANAGEMENT WAS BORN WITH A VISION TO REVOLUTIONISE THE TALENT INDUSTRY Our vision was to become the largest social-first talent agency and bring together the traditional and new world of entertainment, comedy, lifestyle, music, fashion and sport. Today, we are the fastest growing talent agency, with a roster spanning more than 130 of the most talented viral creators. As a collective, the Connect Managementâs talent roster reaches 170m+ followers globally and engages with over 400 million people on a monthly basis. With content spanning a global presence, Connect Management works with some of the biggest brands and agencies in the world. ____
Hello and welcome back to Extra Ordinary with me James Wallis, the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people who have gone on to do and see extraordinary things.
In this episode, I am joined by the incredibly brilliant Carina Maggar - author of How to Make Work Not Suck. I was absolutely taken aback by Carina's energy and also by the fact she has literally had 100 jobs and knows so much about just about everything. From getting her TWO books published to her views on sexuality - this podcast pretty much has all topics covered!
Carina, a copywriter by trade, has dabbled in presenting, advertising, counselling and even selling bath bombs at Lush! It was fascinating to hear her views on the world and she had me in fits of laughter along the way.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did making it.
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**Hello and welcome to the 50th episode of Extra Ordinary, with me James Wallis - the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people doing extra ordinary things.**
**And in this very special milestone episode, I am joined by none other than Anthony Smith - the trailer editor to the biggest podcaster in Europe, Steven Bartlett.**
**Despite making a living behind the camera, Anthony was destined for a life in front of it.**
**Anthony tells me about his love for film and how it led him to start his own production company straight after uni - landing deals with the NHS and Asda. He also reveals how it was his mental health that forced him to make huge life changing decisions before landing the amazing job with Steven Bartlett.**
**I loved this conversation so much and youâll know why once youâve listened. Anthony is a huge character with a big heart - he also is a massive disney nerd which we also touch on in the episode.**
**Donât forget if you enjoy this episode please leave a rating or a review from wherever you get your podcasts - it massively helps me keep the podcast going and growing.**
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**Hello and welcome to extra ordinary with me James Wallis, the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people who have gone on to do and see extraordinary things. In this episode I am joined by podcast host, entrepreneur and all round hero Gaby Mendes.**
**Gaby tells me how she went from teaching to working in events before starting her own business at the beginning of the pandemic.**
**Gaby started the Talk Twenties podcast less than 3 years ago since which has gone on to win multiple awards and is now a growing business in its own right - helping twenty-somethingâs navigate the minefield that is adult life.**
**Gaby and I touch on so many topics - from podcasting, personal branding, mindset, marketing, social media and all things enterprise.**
**Gaby has resilience and determination like no other and it was an absolute honour to speak to her about her start-up journey and the amazing success of her podcast. As a podcaster myself, I learnt so much from this conversation so if you want to start a podcast then maybe this is the right episode for you too!**
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In this episode, i'm joined by Gemma Perlin - a top life coach in based in London with a proven track record of transformative change in the people she coaches. Gemma tells me why and how she became a life coach and what those obstacles she had to overcome to get there.
Gemma's passion is infectious and I was fascinated by her profound insight and wisdom throughout my conversation with her.
If you're interested in mindfulness, wellbeing, psychology and self-development then this is a podcast you won't want to miss.
You can also watch the podcast over on YouTube/Spotify if you'd prefer...i'd love to get your thoughts on the new video formats so please drop me a note with any thoughts you have.
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Hello and welcome back to Extra Ordinary.
In my first studio interview episode, I sit down with Josh Delane. Josh Delane, who once worked at KPMG, left his corporate job to join the family business which he grew fourfold in just 7 years.
Developing a passion and flair for marketing, Josh decided to then start-up his own marketing agency Aptum which is growing from strength to strength. From life-hacking to bio-hacking Josh has developed a huge passion for personal and professional development....and has been documenting his journey and insights along the way on social media.
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**Hello and welcome to extra ordinary with James Wallis. In this very special episode, I'm joined by Jake Posner, founder of No One True Anything, a fashion brand that seeks to raise awareness of Dyslexia.**
**Kicked out of school at 16 with just one GCSE, Jake is now on an exciting mission to create real change and opportunities for people like him with dyslexia. In this episode,I had how Jake started his incredibly exciting business, where the idea came from, what obstacles are still in his way, his views on the fashion world and so much more.**
**If you enjoy this episode please head over to wherever you're listening from to leave a rating or review to help grow this podcast even further.**
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**Hello and welcome to extra ordinary with James Wallis. In this very special episode, i am joined by Matt Jones**
**Having over nineteen years of experience in the Advertising & Creative Industry and thirteen years as an entrepreneur, Matt has employed more than one hundred staff during his time founding, developing, and launching his award-winning businesses.**
**Matt has held senior positions in the UK advertising industry and founded the creative advertising agency, S3 Advertising in 2011. He then grew his agency from a start-up into a multi-million-pound national business which he sold in 2019 for 7 figures.**
**More recently, Matt featured on Dragons Den seeking a business partner for his male skincare brand MESOA SkincareâŚwhich also provides a safe and non-judgemental community for men and men's mental health.**
**Over the past decade, Matt has won and judged several national awards in business and entrepreneurship communities, including the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2016, 2017 and 2018, with hopes to grow the list in 2022 and beyond.**
**If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to leave a rating and a review if you can from wherever you're listening from.**
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***Hello and welcome to Extra Ordinary with me James Wallis the podcast thaT shines a light on ordinary people who have seen and done extra ordinary things.***
***And this episode I sit down with the personal branding guru Amelia Sordell who tells me about her far form ordinary career.***
***From starting a fashion business at 21 which later failed and left her penniless to bouncing back with an amazing career in recruitment which later took her on a journey to starting her own personal branding agency, Amelia is like I say, far from ordinary.***
***This chat is littered with interesting opinions and views on life and I literally could have spent weeks talking to Amelia. She is as badass as it gets and I was in aweâŚ.can you tell i'm a massive fan yet?***
***If you enjoy this episode please head over to whichever platform youâre listening from and leave a rating or review if you can - it means the world to me and thank you to everyone who already has.***
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*Hello and welcome to extra ordinary, the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people doing extra ordinary things. And in this episode I chat to Jen Hodsgon - PR guru and founder of Moda PR.*
*Jen tells me about her path to starting her own business at the age of 31 in the middle of a pandemic after having started university not one, not two but three times! Jen opens up about losing a partner and how purpose is the driving force behind everything she doesâŚincluding her passion for helping those less fortunate than her.*
*I was so inspired by Jenâs resilience and approach to life and i'm sure you will be too.*
*As always, if you do enjoy this episode or indeed any others from the series please be kind enough to leave a review or a comment if you can as it massively helps reach new audiences. Without further ado, enjoy the show*
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**Hello and welcome to extra ordinary with me, James Wallis - the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people doing extra ordinary things. In this episode, I sit down with a very old friend of mine Maxwell Fine who tells me about how be became a member of crew for the Netflix series Heartstopper amongst many other things.**
**We talk about his coming out experience and what being a member of the LGBT community has meant for his personal and professional life.**
Maxwell Fine trained at Central Saint Martinâs School of Art before embarking on a decade-long career in Art Direction for TV and Advertising. Over the past decade he has worked on numerous high-profile campaigns with artists such as Ed Sheeran, Eminem and Lady Gaga as well as Scripted projects with Disney and Netflix.
Maxwell Fine Studio was founded with the simple mission of creating loud and proud work that challenges the stigma around LGBTQ+ issues by using positivity, honesty and fabulous design. Fineâs work is printed in London on premium archive quality papers using exclusive colours and hand applied embellishments.
**If you enjoy this episode or indeed any others then please head over to the reviews and ratings section from wherever you listening from and leave a 5* review and a comment if you can. It just helps more people discover the conversations.**
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To celebrate the 40th episode, i've gone through the catalogue and picked 5 episodes that I wanted to resurface once more. In this episode i share 5 short segments from Toddlers, Teens and Between, Tal Booker, Josh White (founder of CanO Water), Blondies Kitchen and Ben West. If you enjoyed these segments then check out the episodes in full from wherever you get your podcasts from and then of course if you REALLY enjoyed them then please leave a rating or review too :) You can follow these guests here: Toddlers Teens and Between - https://www.instagram.com/toddlersteensandbetween/ Tal Booker - https://www.instagram.com/tal.booker Josh White - https://www.instagram.com/josh_white1/ Blondies Kitchen - https://www.instagram.com/blondieskitchen/ Ben West - https://www.instagram.com/iambenwest/ Extra Ordinary is a podcast about ordinary people who have gone on to do and see extraordinary things. Key topics include:
Sexuality and LGBT issues Social Media Mental Health Addiction Business, Start-Ups and Careers Personal Branding Body Positivity Mindfulness
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The Netflix show 'Heartstopper' written by Alice Oseman has taken the world by storm for obvious reasons. It is a ground breaking and heartwarming series that speaks to all people of all generations - not just the young LGBTQ+ kids that feature in the show.
Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring may be fictional character but they really have touched the lives of so many and I was desperate to record an episode where we get to reflect on it as slightly older members of the LGBTQ+ community. Is it actually better to be gay today? Are things getting better? How similar were the experiences at Truham and Higgs to what we experienced at school? Do the likes of Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson even exist?!
In this episode I enlist the help of 5 friends (Marc Jacobson, Charlie Wood, Charlie Davies, Talia Lewis and Tal Booker) to help me dissect the series and reflect on its impact.
I ask 5 key questions
What was your experience of watching Heartstopper?To what extent was the series a reflection of your school experience? Please explain how/why/why not?Which characters, if any, did you see yourself in? Please explain who/why/how etc. If you didnât, please explain why not.How would you describe what the series meant to you in ONE word?In what way has Heartstopper impacted you as a member of the LGBT community
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did making it. Please leave a review or comment from wherever you're listening from, it would mean the world to me.
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In this episode, I sit down with the insanely talented Sophie Hughes - CEO of body-positive beauty brand GLOWB, model, content creator, campaigner and liver donor.
Sophie tells me what it was like to donate her liver to save her nephews life which in turn left her with a permanent scar that changed the direction of her modelling career forever.
I get under the skin of what it was like to launch a UK business in the midst of a global pandemic whilst living in Australia whilst also discussing Sophieâs views on the beauty industry and social media.
Key topics include:
- Body Positivity
- Mental Healthy
- Child Modelling
- Liver Donation
- Starting a Business
- The advantages and disadvantages of Social Media
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TW: This episode podcast discussing distressing themes around suicide. If you feel you may be triggered by such content please kindly do not listen.
In this episode, I sit down with the insanely talented award winning mental health campaigner Jonny Benjamin.
Jonny who is a film producer, public speaker, vlogger and published author received an MBE in 2017 for services to mental health suicide prvention. Jonny speaks publicly about living with mental illness and has written articles and given various interviews on TV, Radio and in print around the world to help educate and break stigma.
Jonny Benjamin began having mental health problems at a young age and his parents first took him to see a psychologist at the age of 5. He later developed depression at 16 and was eventually diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in his early 20s. He had also been experiencing the delusion that he was on his own version of the film, The Truman Show, and was hospitalised as a result of his condition in January 2008. He ran away from the hospital intending to take his life by jumping off a bridge. A passerby found him on Waterloo Bridge and talked him out of committing suicide, which lasted long enough for the emergency services to arrive and return him to hospital. This incident became the focus of his 2014 campaign, Find Mike.
Jonny published his first book in May 2018. His second book, The Book Of Hope, will be a collection of quotes, poems and stories by himself and others to inspire recovery and hope which will be published in April 2022.
In 2018 Jonny launched his new youth mental health charity, Beyond. The charity is a grant-giving organisation that aims to provide mental health support to young people, their families and teachers. It is being led by a Youth Board, who together with Jonny, created the UKâs first mental health festival for schools and colleges in early 2021.
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In this episode, I sit down with Victoria Rush, creator of the #iamenough movement. Victoria, a full time content producer for O2 Virgin Media and rugby player, has dedicated her sports career to fighting inequality in sport with a particular focus on rugby.
The #IAmEnough campaign which went viral on social media, allowed female athletes to share their stories on why they are 'enough' with images of themselves taking part in playing sport whilst sharing the hashingâŚ.it went absolutely viral and hit every continent.
Victoria tells me how female athletes are severely underrepresented in the media which has ultimately led to a lack of representation, equality and funding in the game whilst also deepening barriers to get more women into sport.
She also talks about her mind blowing project sheâs beeb working on, coming to a screen near you very soon.
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Hello and welcome to Extra Ordinary, the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people who have gone on to do and see extraordinary things. In this episode I sit down with Dr Elizabeth Michelle -  a chartered psychologist and psychotherapist, professional speaker, workplace engagement and education consultant; specialising in psychological tools of engagement and performance. Elizabeth talks to me about generational differences in the workplace and how to overcome challenges that may arise. Itâs a super interesting conversation that is jam packed as ever with lots of hints and tips. If you enjoyed this conversation please head over to Apple Podcast to give it a 5 star rating and a comment  if you can. Enjoy the show.
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TW: In this episode, I chat to Kieran Atkin who tells me about his experiences of being groomed when he was just 15 years old by a man he met on Grindr, a popular gay dating app.
This episode does contains references to sexual assault which some viewers may find disturbing - please do not listen to this episode f you feel you may be affected.
There are a number of ways to seek help in the UK:
Sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) offer medical, practical and emotional support to anyone who has been raped sexually assaulted or abused. They have specially trained doctors, nurses and support workers to care for you. Help is available 24 hours a day.
Find your nearest sexual assault referral centre (SARC)
Other places you can get help include:
- a doctor or practice nurse at your GP surgery
- a voluntary organisation, such as Rape Crisis, Women's Aid, Victim Support, The Survivors Trust or Male Survivors Partnership
- the 24-hour freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge, on 0808 2000 247
- the Rape Crisis national freephone helpline on 0808 802 9999 (12 to 2.30pm and 7 to 9.30pm every day of the year)
- a hospital accident and emergency (A&E) department
- a genitourinary medicine (GUM) or sexual health clinic
- a contraceptive clinic
- a young people's service
- call NHS 111 or get help from 111 online
- the police, or dial 101
- in an emergency, dial 999
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In this episode, I speak to Gemma and Sophie from Toddlers, Teen & Between about their incredible business.
Toddlers Teens and Between, founded in lockdown, is designed to empower parents in a way that helps foster and grow relationships with their children through bespoke and tailored 1-1 troubleshooting guidance.
In this open and honest conversation, Gemma and Sophia discuss the various ways they assist parents whilst shining a light on the momentous cultural shifts weâve seen in recent years that have affected both the wellbeing of parents and children.
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As we enter yet another year of uncertainty, here are three things I plan to start doing in 2022. Will you be joining me? Â
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In this short and very special xmas episode, I walk through 4 essential reading books for 2022.Â
These 4 books represent my top picks of the year because they have each taught me so much and have truly helped me change the way I approach things. They were an absolute joy to read and I explain how and why they may benefit you in the year ahead. I honestly couldn't recommend these titles high enough.Â
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Hello and welcome back to another episode of Extra Ordinary with me James Wallis - the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
In this episode I sit down with the founder and CEO of Jordana Ticia cosmetics - Jordana Franks.
Jordana tells me how she started her business which was also her very first job.
She guides me through so many aspects of her business from product development to marketing and how sheâs built up a following of nearly 200k followers on instagram, which has led her to being stocked in boohoo and missguided as well as getting featured  in vogue and glamour magazines,
Jordanaâs super positive attitude is infectious and motivating which left me feeling really inspired.
Enjoy the show.
Hello and welcome to extra ordinary with me James Wallis - the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
This week I speak to internationally published author Francesca Specter to talks me about Alonement - a word she invented and trademarked herself
Francesca, a self-confessed  reformed âextreme extrovertâ, coined the word âalonementâ after discovering there was no positive word in the English language to describe valuable, fulfilling time spent alone.
She has since gone on to feature everywhere from Sky News to BBC Womanâs Hour, partnered with leading publications such as Stylist Media Group, and spoken on behalf of organisations including the London Mayorâs Office, Women in Journalism and the Marmalade Trust, all about the importance of learning to be healthily alone.
It was an absolute honour to chat to Francesca and hope you leave with as many takeaways as it did for me.
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Hello and welcome to extra ordinary, the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
In this episode I'm joined by the brilliantly funny and mildly catty Charlie Wood and Adam Hill.
Charlie and Adam share their lockdown tales of dating, loneliness and self-discovery.
Charlie talks about finding his first boyfriend whilst Adam tells me what it was like to deal with anxiety for the very first time.
We discuss a range of topics from dating and single-hood, mental health, LGBT issues and so much more.
If you enjoy this episode please be sure to follow or subscribe from wherever youâre listening from and if possible leave a review over on Apple Podcasts. Enjoy the show.
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Hello and welcome back to another episode of extra ordinary with me James Wallis. In this episode, i sit down with my former boss and personal life coach, Claire Sanders.
Claire tells me about what it was like to end a 10 year relationship and find herself single again in her 40s. She also guides me through what it was like to leave her corporate job after 25 years and re-train as a life coach and how sheâs been able to lean into new life experiences.
Claire's story is really inspiring and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. As ever, please be sure to subscribe and follow from wherever youâre listening from to be notified of future episodes.
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Welcome back to another episode of  extra ordinary with me James Wallis where I speak to ordinary people who have gone on to do and see extraordinary things. In this episode I speak to the multi-hyphenated Daniel Tannenbaum on a range of topics. Daniel, who is the co-founder of Techround - the UK's largest startup and tech news website and Managing Director of Tudor Lodge Consultants a specialist SEO company, talks to me about how he got started in tech and how he got to where he is today. His achievements include:
Nominated for The Drum's Rising Star Award, Runner-up in Hertfordshire's Young Business Person of the Year Hhis business - Tudor Lodge - Â was named in Wirehive's Top 100 UK Digital Agencies in 2019.
Daniel shares some incredible anecdotes from his career and shares his views on why traditional careers in law and accountancy should be scrapped to work in startupsâŚ.he even gives a few hints and tips on how to improve your SEO ____ Follow me - https://www.instagram.com/extra_ordinary_podcast/ Find Daniel on LinkedIn here
In this episode I welcome back a very old friend of mine, Tal Booker for part 2.
For those who are new, Tal joined me on the podcast for episode 2 where we talked about his incredible and fascinating journey through addiction and into recovery.
In this episode we have a very frank and open conversation about his sexuality, coming out what itâs like to live in a binary world. Tal doesnât hold back and he is profound and articulate as ever.
As always, if you enjoy this episode please donât forget to subscribe or follow from wherever youâre listening from to be notified of future episodes and of course if youâre listening on Apple please leave a review to help others find the podcast more easily. Enjoy the show.
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Hello and welcome to extra ordinary with me James Wallis. In this episode, I speak to the two incredible business founders of Go Get Glitter & Go Get Personalised - Â Sophia Levy & Holly Pollack.
In this very frank and candid chat, Holly and Sophia talk me through their business beginnings and how they grew their glitter and event business internationally. They also tell me how the COVID 19 pandemic changed everything for them and how they were able pivot and bounce back even stronger.
If youâre interested in business, entrepreneurship and e-commerce then this is a conversation not to be missed,
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Hello and welcome to extra ordinary with me James Wallis, the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
In this episode, I sit down with Laura Dempster also known as Thrifty Londoner to talk about a topic very close my heartâŚ.personal finances and financial capability.
Laura tells me about her journey into all things finance from how she got started to launching her very own blog, podcast and instagram account  which are all going from strength to strength.
I get to ask Laura the questions we all want to get answers too - from whether its better to rent or buy, how to save more money and whether you should use a credit or debit card on everyday spending...Laura answers them all.
As ever, if you enjoy this podcast please donât forget to subscribe or follow and leave a review over on Apple podcasts to help others find the shows more easily.
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Hello and welcome to extra ordinary with me James wallis, the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people doing extra ordinary things.
In this episode I sit down with one of the nicest guys you can ever meet âŚ.social media star Joel Wood who has amassed a whopping 50m views on YouTube and 1.2m likes on TikTok.
We talk about a bunch of things in this episode from how he got started on YouTube, coming out online, mental health and just about everything in between.
If you enjoy this show please take the time to leave a review over on Apple Podcasts that would be great. Don;ât forget to also hit the follow button from wherever youâre listening from to be notified of future episodes.
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Hello hello hello and welcome back to another episode of extra ordinary with me James wallis.
In this episode I sit down with one of my oldest and closest friends Alexis Goldfarb.
Alexis tells me what it was like to grow up as a motherless daughter and also tells me about her battle with cancer at just 21 years old. Â She shares her really interesting perspectives on life and has a unique approach to everything she does.
Iâm so proud of Alexis and is a true example of extra-ordinary-ness!
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Hello and welcome back to another episode of extra ordinary which is a podcast  all about ordinary people who have gone on to do and see extraordinary things...and this week's guest has done just that. Samuel Douek is a film director who has just directed not one but two music videos for Little Mix - in this episode Samuel tells me about how he navigated his career from architecture to directing, how heâs dedicated his entire working career to the queer community and what it was like to grow up gay. Samuel is an incredible talent and iâm so honoured he agreed to take part in this series. If you enjoyed this episode, iâd absolutely love you to leave a review on Apple podcasts and share it with friends and family or anyone who you think could benefit from Samuelâs words of wisdom. Enjoy the show.
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Hello and welcome to Extra Ordinary with me James Wallis. This Podcast is all about ordinary people who have gone on to do  and see extraordinary things and this weeks guest is no exception. At just 17 years old Ben West tragically lost his brother Sam to suicide.Since then ,Ben has been tirelessly campaigning to bring about change in schools, universities and society more broadly. Ben has won a Pride of Britain award, the Diana award and the mental health hero award for his mental health campaigning work and is a real hero for so many people up and down the country. I was humbled by Benâs resilience and he is a true example of what it means to be extraordinary. If you enjoy this show please donât forget to give me a follow from wherever youâre listening from and if you really like it a review on Apple podcasts would really help as it allows others to find the show more easily. Follow Ben here - https://www.instagram.com/iambenwest/ Follow me here - https://www.instagram.com/james_wallis or here - https://www.instagram.com/extra_ordinary_podcast/
Hello and welcome to Extra Ordinary with me James Wallis - a podcast that shines a light on ordinary people who have gone on to do and see extraordinary things.
This week iâm speaking to the amazing Eyal Booker a model, fitness fanatic and reality TV star who walks me thorough who is career to date with all the trials and tribulations that come with it.
Eyal is one of the nicest guys you can meet and iâm so honoured he took the time to chat to me about his life.
If you enjoyed this episode please give me a follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and if you can leave a review too that would be amazing.
Enjoy the show.
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Hello hello hello and welcome extra ordinary with me James Wallis, the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people doing extra ordinary things.
This week iâm joined by international Cirque De Soleil performer Shelli Epstein who talks to me about her incredible career in the circus. She talks me through what it was like to withdraw her UCAS form at 18 and moving abroad as a performer for the best part of a decade.
From being told to lose weight or lose her job to losing friends along the way - itâs an incredible story that left me feeling so inspired.
As always, if you enjoyed this  episode please give me a follow on Instagram, Spotify or Apple and if you really loved it please don't forget to leave a review.
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Hello and welcome to extra ordinary, the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people who have gone on to do and see extraordinary things.
In this episode, I speak to Joe Binder, an incredible 25 year old who runs his own personal branding company called WOAW.
Joe tells me about what it was like to experience YouTube fame whilst studying at Cambridge and how it paved the way for a career in all things personal  branding.
It is a really insightful podcast and I learnt so much from Joe and I hope you do too.
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In this end of series special, I take a look back at the series and share my reflections and all the lessons i've learnt. I also share how the podcast started and where the idea came from. Make sure you stay tuned all the way to the very end to hear 'my letter to your younger self'
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In my final episode of the series, I sit down with Ed Cunningham who is podcast host of A Need to Read - an amazing podcast that talks about the life changing magic of books.
Ed tells me about how and why he got started in podcasting whilst  we discuss so many topics from psychedelics, philosophy and of course mental health.
I hope you enjoy the show
Hello and welcome to extra ordinary with me James Walli. In this weekâs episode iâm talking to the incredibly funny and honest Tara Berwin and Lyndi Barruw. Tara and Lyndi who are the podcast hosts from âI Got it From My Traumaâ leave no stones unturned as they reveal all about their dating lives, battles with social media, body dysmorphia and mental health. Itâs a brilliantly raw episode with loads of laughs along the way - I hope you enjoy the show.
Hello and welcome to extra ordinary with me James Wallis. This week iâm talking to model and business founder Chris Jammer. Chris has an incredible personal and progressional story. From being a 4th generation Cambridge Uni student and dealing with mental illness throughout his time there to building a formidable festival that is going from strength to strength. In this interview we talk about academic pressure, coming out and of course his incredible business and all the trials and tribulations that come with it. Enjoy the show
Hello and welcome to extra ordinary with me James Wallis, the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people doing extra things. In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Clements who is the podcast host of âman down the anti man-up movementâ. Jamie  tells me about his mental health journey and the importance of tackling men's mental health more broadly. We touch on a range of issues from beer chanting with the lads to breath-work and how it changed his life. I absolutely loved having Jamie on - I hope you enjoy the show.
Hello and welcome to Extra Ordinary, the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people doing extra ordinary things. This week iâm interviewing the amazing Paul treacxy who us the founder of a brand new content series called Gayboy. This episode is slightly different to the previous ones as rather than a typical interview I sit down with Paul and discuss (and debate) the trials and tribulations of what it means to be part of the LGBTQ+ community today. Paul is doing amazing things in this pace by creating and empowering an incredible community and i'm so inspired and proud to have sat down with him to talk about it all. I hope you enjoy the show.
Hello and welcome to extra ordinary with me James Wallis - the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people doing extraordinary things. In this episode I'm interviewing the incredible Maya Orr, Global Communications and Marketing Director for LadBible Group. Maya has had an incredible career to date and at such a young age. From working in PR to advertising at Lidl to now running the marketing show at Ladbible. I was blown away by Mayaâs experiences. Her words of wisdom are so eloquently put and truly inspiring. I hope you enjoy the show
This week I'm talking to the incredible Richie Cartwright who tells me about his battles with binge eating disorder and how it led him to founding an incredible tech company called Fella. Fella is a powerful start-up that  combines community with science-based cognitive exercises to help like-minded guys stop binge eating for the long-term. We talk about a range of topics from childhood to what it means to be a man in todayâs world and the power of vulnerability. I was left feeling so inspired and I hope you enjoy the show.
This week iâm joined by an absolute superhuman - Esther Marshall who tells me about her experiences of domestic abuse, losing her sister to mental illness and starting up two businesses. Esther has a string of titles and accolades to her name but above all else she is changing the world and has not stopped giving back. Her story and outlook on life is so moving and I hope you feel the same inspiration I did. Enjoy the show.
In this episode, I'm speaking to Blondies Kitchen which is run by professional chefs Kristelle Levy and Chelsie Collins. Blondies Kitchen is an incredible food brand that you may have seen online via your favourite celebs whether itâs Joe Wicks, Vicky Patterson or every single member of Little Mix who are just some of their a-list fans. You may have found them enjoying bake at home cookies, cookie pizzaâs or even a hot cookie dough pot which is my personal favourite. Founded as the UK's first and only milk and cookie bar, Blondies Kitchen has taken the food market by storm with absolutely no signs of slowing down. In my chat with Kristelle and Chelsie, I get a unique insight into how it all started and how they got to where they are today. Enjoy the show!
Hello and welcome to Extra Ordinary with me James Wallis - a show that puts a spotlight on people doing extraordinary things. I always love talking to people who have the courage to start their own businesses and the all trials and tribulations that come with it. Â And this week iâm talking to two business founders who have incredibly exciting jobs as celebrity and talent managers. In this episode, iâm talking to Benji Rom of Romcom Entertainment and Freddy White of White Label Management who talk to me about how and why and how they founded their businesses, what they make of Instagram as well as how to tackle trolling amongst many other topics. Enjoy the show. Follow us:Â @james_wallis @extra_ordinary_podcast @freddy_white @benjirom
Hello! Welcome to another episode of Extra Ordinary with James Wallis This week iâm talking to Ben Rebuck from Bens Vegan Kitchen, Plant Boiis and Podcast host to a brand new series called âTwo vâs and a podâ that is already having phenomenal chart success. In this interview we talk about how Benâs (bad) luck of the draw led throughout 2020 led him to creating content whilst furloughed and looking for a new job. We also go through why he thinks he has been so successful on instagram and what the future holds for his businesses. Ben is an extraordinary character who is casting a new lens on all things Veganism - changing perceptions one follower at a time. Enjoy the show and apologies for any foul language in advance!!
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Hello and welcome to Extra Ordinary with me James Wallis. The show that shines a light on ordinary people who have gone on to do extra ordinary things. This week i am so excited to speak to Jake Arnold who is one of my oldest and closest friends. And despite him living thousands of miles away in LA, we still manage to chat all the time about life, relationships and work. Jake features so heavily in my mind when I reflect on my childhood because we share so many similar experiences. He has gone onto build himself up as one of the most sought after interior designers in Hollywood and has designed the homes that you see all over instagram and in the magazines for string of actors, musicians and tv stars. Heâs been featured in Forbes and Architectural Digest many many times and has most recently launched a new business -  The Expert  - a brand new platform that brings premium interior designers to the masses. I COULD NOT BE PROUDER! Follow us: @jakearnold @james_wallis @extra_ordinary_podcast
Hello and welcome to Extra Ordinary - the show that puts a spotlight on ordinary people who have gone on to do extraordinary things. This week Iâm joined by Sophie Cobden and Talya Sinclair who talk to me about their blogging career focused all around their beautiful babies Blake, Callie and Storey. As sisters-in law -  Sophie  - a life coach and Talya - a sleep consultant, reveal the secrets to instagram success and how theyâve managed to build a thriving community online. I also ask how they think their childhood has affected them as mothers which revealed quite a bit. Talya and Sophie always being so much energy and iâm so happy they came on. Enjoy the show.
Hello and welcome to Extra Ordinary with me James Wallis. Throughout this series, iâm sitting down (virtually!) and talking to various people about their extraordinary life experiences. Most of the time we donât even realise the baggage and shame people are carrying around with them on a daily basis and itâs often their  journey to a state of calm and awakening that is incredibly inspiring. This week iâm talking to Tal Booker, a hugely talented guy who works as a  brand manager, freelance graphic designer and entrepreneur developing all sorts of businesses on the side. Tal has one of the most inspirational stories about overcoming addiction in his mid-twenties and discovering things about himself he didnât know existed. We lift the lid on Talâs life so far as he walks me through how events unfolded in the road to and from addiction. I was completely moved by his story and I hope you will be too.
Throughout this series iâm interviewing incredible people who have either overcome something extraordinary or gone onto achieve something extra ordinary. Weâll be talking about a range of issues and topics ranging from mental health, addiction, childhood and even business just to name a few. Itâs not always about who you know - sometimes itâs just down to sheer perseverance and inner strength when it comes to overcoming even the toughest of obstacles. In this episode iâm talking to Josh White, wild child and co-founder of CanO Water - an incredibly successful  planet friendly alternative to bottled water. Josh has navigated an obscene amount of challenges in his life from going to rehab at 15 to dealing with both his mum and brother being diagnosed with cancer. In my conversation with Josh, I get under the skin of what the driving forces were in overcoming his challenges and how it makes him so extraordinary. Follow him at @josh_white1 and @canowater
Hello. Iâm James Wallis and welcome to my new Podcast Series - Extra Ordinary. I have always been passionate about the power of talking and how it can help break down barriers when it comes to mental health. Open and honest conversations  have never been so important and Iâm so excited to be having lots of them throughout the series. Throughout the series, iâm going to be sitting down with some of the most incredible minds I know and talking about their extraordinary journey through life. From founders of businesses to recovering addicts - iâve been blown away by the experiences of my guests. Iâm getting under the skin of what makes them tick and how they overcome the challenges thrown their way on a daily basis. I hope youâll be inspired by everything you hear and realise that actually, weâve all got pretty extraordinary lives.