97 Episodes

  1. Tony Blair

    Published: 9/8/2023

  2. Richard Branson

    Published: 9/1/2023

  3. Kirstie Allsopp

    Published: 8/25/2023

  4. Brian Cox CBE

    Published: 8/18/2023

  5. Professor Green

    Published: 8/11/2023

  6. Lemn Sissay OBE

    Published: 8/4/2023

  7. Bridget Phillipson

    Published: 7/28/2023

  8. Maggie O’Farrell

    Published: 7/21/2023

  9. Tom Daley

    Published: 7/14/2023

  10. Suzanne Heywood

    Published: 7/7/2023

  11. Fatima Whitbread MBE

    Published: 6/30/2023

  12. Michael Gove

    Published: 6/23/2023

  13. Introducing...What I Wish I'd Known

    Published: 6/16/2023

  14. Joan Bakewell

    Published: 2/17/2023

  15. James Bethell

    Published: 2/10/2023

  16. Professor John Bell

    Published: 2/3/2023

  17. Bear Grylls

    Published: 1/27/2023

  18. David Harewood

    Published: 1/20/2023

  19. Lady Glenconner

    Published: 1/13/2023

  20. Pat Cullen

    Published: 1/6/2023

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How do those often facing the hardest beginnings in life become so successful? Alice Thomson and Rachel Sylvester talk to extraordinary people living astonishing lives to learn from those who excel in sport, politics, the arts, business and more, despite real adversity. We hear their secrets and their inspirations, and learn how you too can thrive after life’s setbacks. Thoughtful, revealing and inspirational, follow the podcast now and never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.