Second Curvers
It is never too late or too early to be who you want to be. Second Curvers are a growing community of people who see life as a flow, embracing new roles, new jobs, new challenges and being themselves, rather than standing in line and comparing themselves to the person in front. To second curve is to embrace a radical reinvention. The only thing it requires is the courage to act and step into the unknown. One little step. Anyone can second curve. Second curving is not defined by age. Are you in your twenties in a job you dislike? Are you retired and bored? Are you stuck in a rut and can’t see a way out? The biggest barrier to getting on to the next curve is You! Second Curvers podcast is all about WORK! Are you a Second Curver, ready to be ignited?
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Navigating a Good Divorce: Insights and Wisdom from Sarah Armstrong
04/11/2024
Navigating a Good Divorce: Insights and Wisdom from Sarah Armstrong
My guest is the fabulous second curver Sarah Armstrong, a trailblazing businesswoman and author of the book . Like many couples, Sarah and her husband faced challenges that led to her considering divorce. They both knew it was not an easy decision, but they were determined to make the best out of the situation, especially for Grace. Sarah witnessed ugly divorces among friends and knew she needed to approach her own situation differently. As a result, she focused on making Grace the priority throughout the process. We discussed her book, "The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When There Are Children Involved," and how it became a powerful tool for many people going through similar situations. The book provides practical guidance and emotional support for parents and Sarah stressed the importance of compartmentalizing emotions during this challenging time. She recounts how her daughter Grace's innocent and wise remark about a "good divorce" became the catalyst for writing the book. Sarah is on a mission to change society's perception of divorce and to promote the concept of a divorce should not define one's life negatively and that everyone deserves happiness and fulfillment, regardless of marital status and with the right support can find a way to move forward. Guest contact info: | We would love to hear from you. Do send me a dm on (@secondcurvers) or email us at [email protected]
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Embracing Reinvention: The power of micro steps and taking the leap with Sahar Hashemi
04/04/2024
Embracing Reinvention: The power of micro steps and taking the leap with Sahar Hashemi
Sahar Hashemi is just the greatest! You will want to hear every piece of wisdom from ultimate second curver . A hugely inspiring serial entrepreneur, author and speaker, she is known for her remarkable journey and contributions to the world of business and entrepreneurship. In her best-selling book, Anyone Can Do It, she advocates that anyone who really wants to be an entrepreneur can be one. We discuss the power of small steps and micro shifts in moving forward and how second curvers can apply her motto of leap and the net will appear. It is all about making the first step and not worrying about having all the answers. Sahar shares her personal experience of following the beaten path, after a degree in law she joined a law firm but quickly realised it wasn't for her. She vividly describes her transformative moments and shares stories of her multiple businesses (, founded with her brother and Skinny Candy) and , the fast growing consumer movement she launched, shining a light on amazing brands built by women. "The true high, the real joy, doesn't come from the end result or the fruits of your actions. It comes from being fully engaged in what you're doing, being busy and being in the flow every day." Sahar's story serves as a testament to the incredible results that can arise when we have the courage to step into the unknown and create a life that truly resonates with who we are. Sahar is the author of the entrepreneurship best seller “” Guest links: | We would love to hear from you. Do send me a dm on (@secondcurvers) or email us at [email protected]
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Frances Atkins, legendary chef on resilience building at any age, never looking back and trusting your instincts
03/28/2024
Frances Atkins, legendary chef on resilience building at any age, never looking back and trusting your instincts
You will love my guest, Frances Atkins, mega chef and Second Curver. She shares her incredible journey to becoming to a renowned British chef. We discuss her early passion for cooking and her determination to follow her culinary calling despite societal expectations. From starting as a dishwasher in a male-dominated kitchen at the Box Tree restaurant to honing her skills in renowned establishments across Europe, Scotland Frances shares her relentless pursuit of culinary excellence and the key life learnings she adopted on the way. She puts passion at the centre of it all, "passion is the driving force behind any successful career. If you truly love what you do, it will fuel your perseverance and dedication." We also discuss some of the pivotal moments in Frances' life, including her temporary retirement after getting married and her subsequent realization that she couldn't stay away from the kitchen. Having gone through many second curves, Frances emphasizes the importance of trusting one's instincts, being brave in the face of challenges and never looking back. Forge forward is her mantra! Frances would love to welcome you to at Daleside in Harrogate. Guest contact info: | We would love to hear from you. Do send me a dm on (@secondcurvers) or email us at [email protected]
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How to unleash the Power of Transformation at Any Age
03/21/2024
How to unleash the Power of Transformation at Any Age
My guest is the fabuIous Second Curver , fitness entrepreneur and wellness coach who shares her inspiring journey and how she motivates individuals of all ages to become the best version of themselves. Bobbi shares some of her second curving secrets which I hope will also motivate you. We cover all bases on challenging times from the menopause to major upheavals in her marriage. Despite the obstacles, Bobbi discovered strength through fitness and exercise, which became her guiding light. Bobbi’s story is a reminder to me and hopefully to you of the power of perseverance, the importance of pushing past self-doubt and crucially, learning how to invest in ourselves so we can shine. We touched upon the stigma surrounding ageing particularly for women and the need for society to embrace the fact that women can be beautiful and vibrant at any age. Age 50 is the new 30. Bobbi also talks about her latest second curve, as she goes through a new moment of growth and transformation which is so life-enhancing to hear about. “Patience is the name of the game when you are transforming.” Bobbi’s story will inspire you to take risks, embrace change and second curve. Her unwavering determination serves as a powerful reminder that it's never too late to embark on a new chapter and make positive changes and that the most important thing is to believe that you can do it. "It's just stepping into that empowerment and then all of a sudden, things just open up for you." Guest contact info: | We would love to hear from you. Do send me a dm on (@secondcurvers) or email us at [email protected]
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Pivoting to Climate Tech for Greater Impact with Eliot Brooks
03/14/2024
Pivoting to Climate Tech for Greater Impact with Eliot Brooks
I had the best time talking to , an amazing human being and serial entrepreneur. Eliot and I met a long time ago when he joined our programme at . Eliot began his career in finance and technology before co-founding , looking for a solution to his own health problem. Today Thriva is a prominent UK home diagnostics company. Over 7 years as COO, Eliot helped scale the company to over 100 employees, with a turnover exceeding £150m. In 2021, he gained recognition on Forbes 30 Under 30 for Thriva's role in COVID-19 antibody testing. In late 2022, Eliot turned his attention to the climate emergency. He co-founded , to focus on decarbonizing sectors like Steel and Cement, responsible for 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Eliot is a true second curver, having successfully grown his first venture, he could no longer ignore his inner guide, sending him in a new direction to address a major challenge which he was passionate about. Again, he was brave and took the jump and he tells us how he did it here. Eliot speaks compellingly and openly about risk-taking, resilience, learning from failure and aligning his passion with his work. He shares his views on how being an entrepreneur is more about working smartly and trusting your instinct, using the synthesis of learnings and experiences to lead you to the right decisions. To those wrestling with their current status quo, Eliot's advice is to embrace change. To figure out if a passion can be transformed into a venture, he suggests beginning by documenting and turning that into an outlet, a mode of self-exploration to guide that leap towards fulfilling entrepreneurship or a new path. You will love Eliot’s story. It is a brilliant example again of how career progress isn't exclusively about a straight-line trajectory, but about leveraging life’s cumulative experiences into something you are passionate about. Guest contact info: | We would love to hear from you. Do send me a dm on (@secondcurvers) or email us at [email protected]
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Unpacking the Journey of Self-Transformation with Tracy Woodward
03/07/2024
Unpacking the Journey of Self-Transformation with Tracy Woodward
I am so excited for you to hear in direct from my incredible and inspiring guest, major Second Curver , a trailblazer of the beauty and wellness industry. Get ready for some practical learning on self-talk, the importance of telling yourself you can and why self-care is truly healthcare. Tracey is a highly respected titan in the world of wellbeing. She is an industry thought leader, sits on multiple boards and is an active investor in the space. She is also Co-creator for . Tracy's journey from working on a beauty counter to becoming a renowned wellness expert is a testament to her resilience and determination. Starting out, Tracy's curiosity and deep connection with customers and their well-being set her apart. Personal hardships led to a fundamental shift in Tracy's perspective, and she took action by prioritising her health and making significant lifestyle changes. Her journey improved her physical health and wellbeing and radically strengthened her confidence and self-esteem. Tracy and I discussed beauty, wellness and personal growth. She shares her insight and wisdom on finding real purpose in life and emphasises the vital need for focus, ‘a lack of focus means that you'll have a lack of determination, you'll have a lack of tenacity and you'll have a lack of energy for life.’ Put your seatbelt on and take notes!! Use code SC35 for 35% off products at https://kalmarlifestyle.com/ Guest contact info: | | We would love to hear from you. Do send me a dm on (@secondcurvers) or email us at [email protected]
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How Not Knowing Can Be A Superpower? - with Sian Sutherland
02/29/2024
How Not Knowing Can Be A Superpower? - with Sian Sutherland
I absolutely love Sian Sutherland! In this episode I have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with serial Second Curver, the incredible , co-mastermind behind and . You are going to get some vital types for embracing what you don’t know and how this can be your new superpower. Sian has been second curving since her early twenties, guided by her instinct, her passions and applying ‘radical naivety’ and the spirit of why not to all her ventures. She has jumped in fearlessly since her first venture launching a restaurant, which won a Michelin-star restaurant within a year, without any prior experience and subsequently creating Mio, a globally successful skincare brand despite having no industry background. Her unyielding belief that not knowing something can be a superpower was simply awe-inspiring. "I think that radical naivety of not treading the traditional path and embracing the fact that you don't know things is really, really empowering." We also touched upon the topic of retirement. She says “I don't want to retire, and there is something about having to earn that gives you that bit of grit.” She embraces the need to continuously earn and stay driven, always open to the next second curve. She also talks about the vital importance of grit. Unlike those who can afford to take risks without consequences, Sian sees every endeavour as a make-or-break situation. Sian is a second curving powerhouse now on her next curve with an unwavering commitment to making a positive impact with A Plastic Planet. She sees businesses as powerful agents of change in creating a sustainable future. Her belief in the potential of collaboration and her rallying cry for all of us to step up and protect our planet left me feeling inspired and motivated and I am sure it will too for you. Guest contact info: | | We would love to hear from you. Do send me a dm on (@secondcurvers) or email us at [email protected]
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How Animals Asia Became a Force for Change and the power of not giving up
02/22/2024
How Animals Asia Became a Force for Change and the power of not giving up
I am so delighted to welcome Second Curver Jill Robinson and share her inspiring journey to end the bear bile industry in Asia. Her life changed in 1993 after a harrowing visit to a South China bear bile farm. Jill took a stand and launched , an organization committed to raising global awareness about bear bile farming and to ending it for good. We delve into the challenges Jill faced, navigating cultural and financial obstacles while striving for meaningful change. She emphasizes the importance of trust and collaboration and to not giving up, attributing the success of Animals Asia to these principles. Despite facing eviction campaigns and endangerment, Jill's commitment to respectful engagement has propelled Animals Asia from a five-member foundation to a 400-strong staff running sanctuaries, with plans for a third on the horizon. Jill shares heartwarming stories of the bears they have rescued. Looking forward, she envisions continued growth and impact, with plans to repurpose sanctuaries once bear farming is eradicated. Her story is a powerful testament to perseverance, being open to second curving despite obstacles and converting a seemingly insurmountable challenge into a global symbol of hope and transformation. Guest contact info: | We would love to hear from you. Do send me a dm on (@secondcurvers) or email us at [email protected]
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An Entrepreneurial Journey: Exploring New Second Curves with Tom Arden
02/15/2024
An Entrepreneurial Journey: Exploring New Second Curves with Tom Arden
Tom’s entrepreneurial journey has been nothing short of inspiring. His transformation from a biology student to a thriving entrepreneur who co-founded PENGARNA has been a tale of determination and sheer hard work. Yet, what strikes me most about our conversation is his decision to step back and take a much-needed break from the business. Tom shares his reflections on the evolution of his work life. He talks about the intense effort that went into the launch and growth of PENGARNA, as well as the incredible learning period in the agency's early years. My conversation with Tom serves as a reminder that life isn't a straight line and that sometimes, taking a step back, recognising the special seeds of talent and brilliance within us can lead to leaps forward and getting on to the next second curve. His unique perspective on work, identity and personal growth left me, and hopefully, you with plenty to contemplate. In all our busy lives, we can learn from Tom to press pause occasionally, reassess our direction, and most importantly, not shy away from stepping off the beaten path. Remember, it's the detours that often lead to the most exciting discoveries and the next second curve. I look forward to catching up with Tom in a few months and seeing where his next second curve takes him. You must join us to hear all! We would love to hear from you. Do send me a dm on (@secondcurvers) or email us at [email protected]
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Unlocking the Power of Everyday Creativity with Accidental Icon Lyn Slater
02/08/2024
Unlocking the Power of Everyday Creativity with Accidental Icon Lyn Slater
I love Lyn Slater. That is it! She is the ultimate second curver. An academic, an author, a model, a stylist and , Lyn has appeared on the cover of world-renowned magazines and modelled for some of the biggest names in fashion and luxury including Valentino, Dior and Uniglo. Lyn speaks about her journey from being an academic to becoming a global fashion icon. She emphasises the importance of embracing unconventional ways to express yourself, being open to new experiences and learning, and the ability to adapt and evolve, second curving from one role to another. Discussing her fashion journey, she explains how she started her blog as a creative outlet and to connect with women of all ages. She actively encourages everyone to start somewhere and emphasises the importance of experimentation. Lyn talks about the importance of authenticity in her work and how it has helped her connect with her followers. She shares how she has recently become more open and vulnerable, writing more intimately about her experiences and feelings. She discusses her perspective on ageing and the stereotypes associated with it in society and stresses the importance of challenging these stereotypes and embracing creativity and opportunities that come with at any age, always being open to getting on to the next curve. She comments, “I have great respect for young people… and I think that normally when we talk about ageism, we think it's about older people, but it's also directed towards younger people 100%.” Lyn shares her belief that everyone has creative skills in their everyday lives that they may not fully realise or utilise. She encourages listeners to embrace these skills and to see every experience as a creative challenge and opportunities to keep second curving. “The secret is I respond to everything that happens to me in my life as a creative challenge, as an opportunity to be creative in coming up with a response or a solution that is outside of the box.” Lyn is the author of an amazing book “How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon” that is going to be available from 12th March. You can preorder the book here: Guest contact info: | We would love to hear from you. Do send me a dm on (@secondcurvers) or email us at [email protected]
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Second Curvers Trailer
02/05/2024
Second Curvers Trailer
It is never too late or too early to be who you want to be. Second Curvers are a growing community of people who see life as a flow, embracing new roles, new jobs, new challenges and being themselves, rather than standing in line and comparing themselves to the person in front. To second curve is to embrace a radical reinvention. The only thing it requires is the courage to act and step into the unknown. One little step. Anyone can second curve. Second curving is not defined by age. Are you in your twenties in a job you dislike? Are you retired and bored? Are you stuck in a rut and can’t see a way out? The biggest barrier to getting on to the next curve is You! Second Curvers podcast is all about WORK! Our new podcast launches on Tuesday 6th February. Are you a Second Curver, ready to be ignited? We would love to hear from you. Do send me a dm on (@secondcurvers) or email us at [email protected]
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Life After Prison: Ex-Inmates Deserve Redemption
12/15/2022
Life After Prison: Ex-Inmates Deserve Redemption
Today we will look back to our interview with Coss Marte, an ex-inmate who is now a successful entrepreneur and founder of .Speaking to Coss has been so incredible. His raw honesty, incredible journey, and desire to make something good out of something so bad has been very moving. During our interview, we touched upon a wide variety of issues, but the one story that stayed with me was our discussion about redemption. Coss shared with us how hard was to start from scratch when he was out of prison.“Giving people a second chance that was one thing that I was struggling with when I came home.” “Three felonies on my record … It was like a stamp for life. So ConBody was basically born out of desperation,” he said. In this short excerpt from the interview you will hear his thoughts on inmate redemption and what could society and large corporations do to help bring them back to positive ways once they are out.
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How to Navigate through Radical Life Change | Emma Slade
06/08/2022
How to Navigate through Radical Life Change | Emma Slade
In this 10 minute short, we discuss change, how to accept it, embrace it, and flow with it as part of life and part of growth. My guest today has known and navigated radical change. The Incredible was a high flying financial analyst when her life took a massive turn. She was held at gunpoint in Jakarta. Emma survived, and coming out on the other side, she went down a long road to a new way of living. Today, she is a Buddhist nun. Emma tells me about this extraordinary life-changing moment, and how she knew she wanted to do something meaningful with her life. She shares with us her thoughts on handling change, making change, and finding our own unique direction in life. If you have a question or feedback on the series send me a message on Instagram (@deedoubleespresso) or email me at [email protected]
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How To Fail Forward and Be Proactive with Sian Sutherland
05/27/2022
How To Fail Forward and Be Proactive with Sian Sutherland
One of the subjects that comes up time, and again is failure. In this short, I discuss failure with the epic and spectacular . She is a serial entrepreneur, having launched a branding agency, set up a restaurant that in short order had a Michelin star and built an innovative global skincare business, which was subsequently sold to the hut group a few years ago. Sian leaned into her calling and co-funded , a global campaign organization with a single goal to ignite and inspire the world to turn off the plastic tap for good.With Sian, we unpack the brilliance of failure, embracing what we don't know and being our own unique selves. If you have a question or feedback on the series send me a message on Instagram (@deedoubleespresso) or email me at [email protected]
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The Truth About Taking Risks In Life | Gerad Kite
05/11/2022
The Truth About Taking Risks In Life | Gerad Kite
Many of my guests have talked about the importance of taking risks to show yourself what you're made of and grow in every aspect of your life. All of them believe that if you play it too safe, you will miss out on the many adventures and opportunities that life brings. I always say, give it a go take the leap. What is the worst that can happen? My dear friend and guest, Gerad kite is a big proponent of going out of your cosy zone and taking a risk. Many years ago within a space of a few weeks, he left behind a successful business in London, which he built in his early twenties and moved to San Francisco with one suitcase and nowhere to stay. Today we will hear how he was feeling while taking a risk and changing his life. Over the coming weeks, we will launch the Double Espresso With Dee shorts. 10-minute podcast episodes with key soundbites from my amazing guests. We will revisit themes that matter to you, risk, letting go, overcoming adversity, embracing failure, making a change, identity, how to be you and many more. If you have a question or feedback on the series send me a message on Instagram (@deedoubleespresso) or email me at Visit my website: https://dee.biz/
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Healing Journey After Childhood Trauma | Pirie Jones Grossman
03/24/2022
Healing Journey After Childhood Trauma | Pirie Jones Grossman
My guest today is the incredible . Pirie started working in L.A. and over the following 20 years became a well-known actor and then a very high profile presenter and TV host for E! Entertainment, Fox, NBC, CBS and ABC. She was famous, fabulous, and part of an L.A. power couple. But privately, she struggled deeply after hitting rock bottom. Pirie left L.A. for good and settled in Sun Valley, Idaho. Over time, she broke through, found herself and decided to change her life. Today, Perry is an international bestselling author, a soul-centred, transformational life coach and TEDx speaker and co-founder and co-host of podcast Own Your Throne. I highly recommend reading her amazing book Today through her own experiences, Pirie works with clients to empower their life path, enabling them to learn and recover from their life events, and rise like a phoenix to fulfil their potential. I am sure you will love our conversation as much as I did. Points of discussion: Introduction (00:00) Going back to Pirie's early childhood (02:45) Moving past childhood trauma (07:59) Building the next chapter (10:37) Pirie's first marriage (13:46) Moving to L.A. and starting a professional career (15:21) Second Marriage and suicide attempt (20:18) Leaving LA (24:39) Becoming a mother (28:54) Road to reinvention (34:51) Coaching as life mission (40:07) Final words by Dee (44:23) If you have a question or feedback on the series send me a message on (@deedoubleespresso) or email me at [email protected]
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How Mental - Inspiring Story of Social Entrepreneur George Taktak
03/03/2022
How Mental - Inspiring Story of Social Entrepreneur George Taktak
and I had a fabulous high-speed conversation about the highs, the lows, and the challenges of humanizing and scaling mental health support. We also discussed how George's creative talents, he is both an artist and a poet, contributing vitally to his high growth business and his wellbeing.George is an entrepreneur, mental health activist, and founder of - a social movement of more than a quarter of a million people whose mission is to make mental health care accessible to all. The Genesis for How Mental started some years ago, born out of Georgia's own struggles and his experience of a harrowing mental pain.He was so beautifully honest and inspiring to talk to. I am always amazed by his passion, his knowledge and his refusal to accept the status quo. Points of discussion: Introduction (00:00) George’s experience of working as a banker (03:01)Dealing with the loss of a family member (05:31)How did George turn the corner and started his next step on the journey (11:54)How is he supporting himself today (16:04)View on isolationism of technology (21:35)Growth of How Mental movement (23:27) Role of creativity (27:25) The biggest moment of change/epiphany (30:24)Takeaways by Dee (34:21) If you have a question or feedback on the series send me a message on (@deedoubleespresso) or email me at [email protected]
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Underwater Epiphany - A Story of How Eddeene Became a High Jeweller
02/23/2022
Underwater Epiphany - A Story of How Eddeene Became a High Jeweller
It’s a special joy to interview your friends, and I feel so lucky to have talked to today. She has such an incredible vision and the real grit to keep going, no matter what. Édéenne is a high jeweller having founded her jewellery house in Paris in 2003 after a major life-changing epiphany.We talked about her life-changing experience and transition from businesswoman to a high jeweller. I loved her insistence that we have to keep looking for experiences all the time, not watching the trains go past, but jumping on the right one when it comes along. And her epiphany at the bottom of the lake is just such a hypothetical train. But it is also a testament to the power of nature and how the answers are always there, if only we were listening. Nature plays a big part in her work - from the butterfly to ivy leaves and precious stones. And this links her own belief about trusting her instincts, thinking in her heart about what she wants to do with her life, and how she wants to enjoy it. We discuss her incredible story, this moment of radical change in her life and why we all need to feel the fear and embrace it because surprises await us. Points of discussion: Introduction (00:00) Epiphany story (02:53)Starting over - pursuing a new career (05:51)The biggest challenges Edeenn had in the early years of becoming a fine jeweller (10:52)The creative process (15:30)Changing the personal name (18:05)What excites you the most, today? (22:12) Edeenne’s advice to someone who needs to make the change (24:34) If you could make one piece for one person in the world, who would that be? (26:42)Takeaways by Dee (28:05) If you have a question or feedback on the series send me a message on (@deedoubleespresso) or email me at [email protected]
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How Genocide Survivor Taban Shoresh Rebuilt Her Life and Became an Aid Worker
02/10/2022
How Genocide Survivor Taban Shoresh Rebuilt Her Life and Became an Aid Worker
My guest today is the incredible Taban Shoresh, a former child genocide survivor who suffered imprisonment as a four-year-old with her family, during the Saddam Hussein regime. Over time Taban adjusted to life here, but the trauma of her experiences never fully left her. She married at a young age and settled into her university studies and subsequent career. Little by little. She came to realize that the relationship she was in was highly abusive and she feared for her life once more. Somehow, however, she finds the courage to escape. By 2014, she set up the , a not-for-profit for women and girls impacted by conflict and displacement. Since its launch, it has supported ISIS survivors in three camp based centres. And to date has helped over 40,000 women and girls. Points of discussion: Introduction (00:00) Going back to Taban's childhood (02:43) Coming to the United Kingdom (08:51) Embracing both Kurdish and British culture during teen days (10:30) Leaving abusive marriage (15:08) Epiphany moment (24:09) The genesis of Lotus Flower organization (32:27) How does Taban manage her foundation and life (38:46) Taban's advice on how to go through hardship (40:01)Closing words by Dee (41:58) If you have a question or feedback on the series send me a message at (@deedoubleespresso) or email me at [email protected]
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Powered by Plants: Vegan Campaigner and Ultramarathon Runner Fiona Oakes
02/02/2022
Powered by Plants: Vegan Campaigner and Ultramarathon Runner Fiona Oakes
is renowned as a British endurance runner and vegan athlete. She is the fastest woman in the world to run a marathon on all seven continents and the north pole. She has competed in over 100 marathons and set five marathon course records around the globe, including the Antarctic Ice Marathon. Fiona has been vegan since the age of six. She participates in endurance sports to demonstrate that her diet is not prohibitive to performance and to raise awareness of her Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary, which she founded in 1996. At her sanctuary, she cares night and day for 500 rescued animals to which she has devoted her life. She has some really important things to say about ‘modern veganism’ and was a sage reminder of the fact that, like all things, a choice to do better for others is often very simple. It’s only that, as humans, we make it complicated. Thank you to Fiona for sharing her incredible life story with us all this week. I hope you will enjoy hearing from her as much as I did. *** If you have a question or feedback on the series send me a message on (@deedoubleespresso) or email me at I would love to hear from you! Points of discussion: (00:00) Introduction (02:44) Fiona reflects on though childhood (05:13) What changed to get you running? (06:45) The genesis of Fiona's veganism (14:10) Moments of change during the North Pole marathon (18:33) What have you learned about yourself(20:47) What has changed in veganism from when you started promoting it? (24:55) What does luxury mean to you? (25:44) What does the change mean to you? (27:43) What have you learned working with the animals all these years? (31:03) Fiona's advice to a person that feels a bit stuck (33:18) Key takeaways by Dee
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Extraordinary Journey from Inmate to Fitness Entrepreneur | Coss Marte
01/26/2022
Extraordinary Journey from Inmate to Fitness Entrepreneur | Coss Marte
My guest today is Coss Marte born and raised on the lower east side in New York, the son of Dominican immigrants and raised by a single mother who struggled to support her family.
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There Is Absolutely Nothing Wrong with You | Gerad Kite
01/19/2022
There Is Absolutely Nothing Wrong with You | Gerad Kite
My guest today is , internationally recognized as an acupuncture master and a fertility expert. Gerad trained in five element acupuncture of which he is now a master and teacher based in London. He started the first-ever NHS acupuncture service in the UK in 1993, based at King's college hospital, predominantly working with patients with AIDS and terminal illnesses. Gerad is a renowned author. His latest book came out in 2020, and he has gained a reputation as the daddy of all fertility experts. Gerad has gone through much change in his life and enabled many to make lasting change in theirs. His discovery of acupuncture was a true epiphany and in our conversation, he tells me all about that moment and the life-changing journey he embarked on. I loved learning about his early approach to work and his rigid mindset, how limiting that eventually was and how somewhere like San Francisco in the 80s could offer such a world of liberation and change. Gerad reminded me that we are so often more programmed to think and behave in a certain way than we realise. And that something, often is about taking a risk. “It doesn't have to be a big risk but take a step outside of the box and take a risk,” he says. Points of discussion: (00:00) Introduction (01:44) What was it like to leave London and move to San Francisco? (04:53) How did you change your mindset and go into acupuncture? (09:11) Five element acupuncture (11:39) After the years of training and practice in acupuncture, what shifted in you? (18:09) How Gerad became a fertility expert (22:03) What are seasons teaching us about changes in life? (25:19) How to get back to the mindful living (26:00) Why do people struggle with change? (28:26) One piece of advice from Gerad (29:15) Future focus and plans (30:09) Key takeaways by Dee If you have a question or feedback on the series send me a message on (@deedoubleespresso) or email me at [email protected]
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Reflections on inspiring stories of change and personal growth
12/21/2021
Reflections on inspiring stories of change and personal growth
As I’ve discovered in the last couple of months, from speaking to all of my extraordinary guests, sometimes it takes a week to decide our destiny. Sometimes it happens in a moment. And sometimes it’s an ongoing journey of discovery. As we come to the close of another year, this is such a valuable message for us to remember. There is so much possibility ahead of us if we can only listen to our instincts, trust the process, lean into challenge and change, and not be afraid of our power. So my invitation to you today is to take my guests as your inspiration. To ask what is stopping you, to listen, truly listen to the answer, and then go forth into a new year ready for change. Thank you, happy new year, and I look forward to sharing more incredible stories with you in 2022. If you have a question or feedback on the series send me a message on (@deedoubleespresso) or email me at [email protected]
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How a near-death experience shifted my path | Cassius Rayner
12/07/2021
How a near-death experience shifted my path | Cassius Rayner
Cassius Rayner is a multi-award winning filmmaker, writer and lecturer. His passion is producing film content using iPhones, capturing stories globally on a variety of social issues. He embraces new technology and runs workshops in smartphone video. He is the founder of the , a video production company and also He is also a lecturer at in mobile filmmaking. Most recently he won the award for Best Short Film for Dead Eye at the Stockholm Film Festival. Cassius has been working as a camera operator and director in film since 1992. He was 30 years old when his life suddenly changed, when he was stabbed by two youths in South London. They hit a major artery and he would have bled to death had it not been for an off-duty nurse who found him and saved his life. Points of Discussion: Introduction (00:00) What passed through your mind during your near-death experience? (01:45) How did you feel about life during the recovery process? (05:18) Did that trauma send you into a new direction? (07:24) How did you emotionally cope with recovery? (08:24) What did you learn about the gangs and these sorts of behaviours? (11:11) Career pivot and the work with marginalized young people (19:45) Mobile filmmaking and opportunities that come with new technology (29:05) How has Covid affected you and your work (32:35) How do you feel about change? (36:04) What are you looking forward to? (37:38) Key takeaways (40:45) If you have a question or feedback on the series send me a message on Instagram (@deedoubleespresso) or email me at [email protected]
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Surviving cancer was a life changing experience | Annee De Mamiel
11/30/2021
Surviving cancer was a life changing experience | Annee De Mamiel
Annee de Mamiel grew up in rural Australia. And after an early career in the pharmaceuticals industry, she pivoted into finance and excelled as a trader on the financial markets. She also pursued her love of sport and became one of Australia's top women triathletes. Then, the sudden death of her dear mentor made her question her life and, as a result, she made some quick and drastic changes. Later, following her cancer diagnosis, she continued to change and evolve her purpose.
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Change Requires Courage |How Emma Slade became Buddhist nun
11/23/2021
Change Requires Courage |How Emma Slade became Buddhist nun
I welcomed Emma Slade, who after studies in Fine Art went into banking, becoming a successful financial analyst. Some years ago, she was in Jakarta on a business trip when she was held at gunpoint. After this profound trauma, she went on a journey which led her to make some fundamental changes in her life. Emma shared the story of how the moment of intense fear made her aware that she wanted to do more with her life. It changed her priorities and gave her the sense that being alive is not to be taken for granted. She talked about how yoga helped her in the process of letting go of many things and of the role that Buddhism played in her life from a young age. In 2014 she has ordained a Buddhist nun in Bhutan. Points of Discussion: Introducing (00:52) The change after trauma (01:31) About yoga, meditation and Buddhism (04:30) How do you keep the continuity? (10:53) Do you believe in chance? (11:50) Becoming a Buddhist nun (12:54) Epiphany of motherhood (14:04) About happiness (20:49) Advice for the people who are trying to escape the prison of themselves (22:30) About change and uncertainty (26:10) How do you use your previous experience in your work today? (29:27) How can people find purpose today? (35:33) What is your biggest concern in the world today? (38:06) The question people ask you the most (40:02) Key takeaways (42:17) If you have a question or feedback on the series send me a message on Instagram (@deedoubleespresso) or email me at [email protected]
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The unstoppable power of letting go - Our choices create our reality | Jill Sherer Murray
11/15/2021
The unstoppable power of letting go - Our choices create our reality | Jill Sherer Murray
Jill Sherer Murray is an author, award-winning journalist, life coach and founder of a lifestyle brand that enables people to enhance their lives by learning how to let go of what is holding them back. Jill is the author of “Big Wild Love: the unstoppable power of letting go,” published in 2020. Her TEDx talk about letting go now has over 3 million views. Today we talk about how the changes in her life have forced her to look in the mirror and answer some very hard questions. Jill shared a pivotal moment when she decided to end a long relationship that wasn’t working. Despite the pain, she learned that the biggest love story we have is ultimately with ourselves. Jill decided to throw herself into embracing change and taking true responsibility for her choices. Points of Discussion: Introduction (01:01) The pivotal moment (03:05) How did you adjust to the change? (06:52) Why do you think human beings struggle with change? (12:27) Moving forward, both physically and emotionally (15:55) How did you change your approach to dating? (17:39) How slowing down due to Covid affected us psychologically (20:25) How to own your own choices (22:24) The hardest part of change (24:25) The fundamental role of instinct and intuition (30:27) The powerful combination of loving yourself and letting go (35:42) Advice for someone who is facing major change (39:11) What is your mission in life today? (41:37) Key takeaways (43:50) Additional Resources: Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/deedoubleespresso/ Visit my website: email: [email protected]
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Christine Handy Cancer disruptor
11/08/2021
Christine Handy Cancer disruptor
Welcome, Christine Handy, mother, model, humanitarian, cancer survivor, and author of “Walk with me,” a novel based on her experiences of dealing with multiple cancers and soon to be made into a film. Today she devotes her life and energy to supporting, helping and motivating others.
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From neonatal nurse to inspirational rugby player | Zainab Alema
10/25/2021
From neonatal nurse to inspirational rugby player | Zainab Alema
I am happy to welcome Zainab Alema, known as Zee or The Bulldozer. In 2020, she was named the Sunday Times Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year. The year before, she set up Studs in the Mud, a charity providing equipment and funding to help and encourage women to play rugby.
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Change Sessions introduction
10/14/2021
Change Sessions introduction
I’m delighted to introduce season 3 of the show - Change Sessions. In this season I will talk to incredible people who've experienced huge pivotal moments of real change, by choice or by circumstance. From stories of reinvention and inspiring career pivots to the dramatic shifts that happen in moments of crisis. These sessions on change will explore how we feel at that crucial point of creating new lives for ourselves, and what we can learn from the experiences of others.
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