Sliding Doors

Jennie Becker
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Sliding Doors

Have you ever had a Sliding Doors Moment - a decision or opportunity that could have gone either way that leads to two very different futures? I’m Jennie Becker and I’m fascinated by ‘what if’ moments - what they look like, what we can learn from them - and how we can begin to embrace them. Four years ago I had my very own Sliding Doors Moment when I decided to start this podcast. Since then I’ve been on an incredible journey helping guests join the dots on the small decisions or moments that made a big difference and built the path of their lives. From Olympians to Presenters, Actors to Entrepreneurs (and even the cast of the 90s hit movie!), each episode I get to meet amazing people and ask them what could have been, if they’d chosen differently… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Becky Adlington: If she hadn't won her Olympic medals, she wouldn't have found her purpose

    1 DAY AGO

    Becky Adlington: If she hadn't won her Olympic medals, she wouldn't have found her purpose

    Becky Adlington is Great Britain’s most successful female swimmer. She became a household name following her two-gold medal winning performances at the Beijing Games in August 2008, and also two Bronze medals in London 2012. Her unique blend of charisma and charm, as well as her dedication and professionalism in the pool, has made her a global superstar, and a role model for female athletes around the world. Becky was awarded an OBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace and following her retirement in 2013, she started her 'Learn to Swim Programme' with the goal that every child in Britain will be able to swim 25 metres by the time they leave primary school. A trusted voice for women in sport, Becky is an experienced ambassador, spokesperson and pundit as well as a full time business owner and mum. In this episode Becky shares her journey from competitive swimming to entrepreneurship, reflecting on the pivotal moments that shaped her life. She discusses the importance of the connection between mental and physical health, and her story highlights the power of connection, resilience, and the pursuit of purpose. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: her sister's health crisis at the age of 17 and the impact this had on her and her family, how her Olympic success led her to find her purpose and was the catalyst to start her 'Learn to Swim Programme' and how a night in Liverpool changed her dating app location settings that led her to met her now husband! Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram!  @slidingdoorspod  Hosted by: @jenbecks28  Guest: @beckyadlington Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m
  2. Remi Idowu: What happened when a random guy on a train, asked her for the time...

    3 JUL

    Remi Idowu: What happened when a random guy on a train, asked her for the time...

    Remi Idowu is a self-taught Chef, Baker, and Content Creator who turned her love for her West African heritage and a passion for cooking, into a thriving brand. Her online platform @FoodbyRemi, is where she shares flavour-packed yet approachable recipes with the goal of teaching her vibrant community of more than 1 million people that cooking is an accessible skill. Remi is listed by Forbes 30 Under 30 for Art & Culture and has been shortlisted for Fortnum & Mason's Content Creator Of The Year 2025. She has just released her first cookbook, 'Sugar & Spice' that delivers flavour-packed sweet and savoury recipes to give your dinners a glow up, with simple tricks and hero ingredients for maximum joy and minimal effort. In this episode Remi chats all about the amazing journey she has been on from starting a small online business at the age of 19, to releasing her first ever cook book! Remi is a true inspiration of someone who has grown her passion and love into a business and is the definition of ‘do what you love.' We delve into how things in her life felt meant to be, and how as a religious person she does believe that when things don’t happen for you, they’re not meant for you. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: being fire from her job that was the catalyst to start her baking business full time, meeting her fiancé on a train when he asked her for the time (the true essence and definition of an SD Moment!!) and her decision to live by herself. Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram!  @slidingdoorspod  Hosted by: @jenbecks28  Guest: @foodbyremi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  3. Estelle Bingham: What if she hadn't left Channel 4 News?

    26 JUN

    Estelle Bingham: What if she hadn't left Channel 4 News?

    Estelle Bingham has been supporting others to find more love, purpose and connection in their lives for over 20 years. Described as ‘The Heart Whisperer’, she is committed to helping others heal, express their truth and embrace and embody their true joy and potential. In her twenties, Estelle was a journalist and TV and Radio presenter, working for media organizations including the BBC, ITV and the Discovery Channel. Today she works privately on a one-to-one basis with clients, working with some well known names such as Fearne Cotton and Charlotte Tilbury. Earlier this year she also launched her first book ‘Manifest your true essence’ where you'll discover her potent practices to tackle all the blocks to your desires. In this episode we discuss Estelle's thoughts and beliefs connected to manifesting and the Sliding Doors theory, and how the heart connects to so many of our decisions and gut feelings. Estelle also instills a lot of her wisdom and knowledge around manifesting your true desires. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: working as a temp at a Media Agency and how this led to her achieving her dream as a TV Presenter, leaving her job a Channel 4 News and how this changed her life, and moving back to the UK with her son. Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram!  @slidingdoorspod  Hosted by: @jenbecks28  Guest: @estelle.bingham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  4. Joe Pasquale: Being run over when he was 13, led to his career in comedy

    19 JUN

    Joe Pasquale: Being run over when he was 13, led to his career in comedy

    Joe Pasquale is one of Britain’s best-loved Comedians and Entertainers, and his comedy career and live stand-up tours have been entertaining audiences for over three decades! Joe burst onto the scene with his trademark high-pitched voice and quirky humour, quickly becoming a household name. From sell-out tours and hit television specials, to starring roles in West End productions — he’s a true performer. Joe is an 'I'm a Celebrity' champion, a published author, and even a qualified pilot and also studying for his Open University Degree in Geo Sciences! He has just finished a sellout tour of the 'Prat Pack' with best mates, Bradley Walsh, Brian Conley and Shane Richie. In this episode we see a very different side to Joe, as we learn more about his beliefs in the meaning of life and thoughts and theories on the world. Joe doesn't believe in luck, but more when preparation meets opportunity and he opens up about his journey with fear and how he has overcome things in his life. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: Getting run over when he was 13 which was the catalyst to his career in comedy, doing 'I'm A Celebrity' and overcoming his fears which changed his life and the decision he made to take a trip to Venice that took some sad and spiritual twists and turns...but felt meant to be. Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram!  @slidingdoorspod  Hosted by: @jenbecks28  Guest: @joepasqualeofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  5. Ateh Jewel: What if that meeting hadn't have been cancelled?!

    12 JUN

    Ateh Jewel: What if that meeting hadn't have been cancelled?!

    Ateh Jewel is an award-winning Journalist, Producer, Broadcaster, and Beauty Entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience redefining the beauty industry. She is a regular columnist for publications such as Marie Claire and Hello Magazine, where she shares her insights on beauty, culture, and well-being. Her expertise also extends to broadcasting, where she has been a regular presenter on shows such as This Morning and Good Morning Britain. She also launched Ateh Jewel Beauty—a brand born from her own experiences, designed to celebrate deeper skin tones and offer nourishing, inclusive products.  In this episode Ateh shares all sides of her story which will have you both laughing and crying! Her passion and dedication shine through with everything she does. She's been through adversity and challenges, ups and downs but she is now thriving in the second act of her life and believes what is meant for you won't pass you by. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: failing her exams and missing out on a place at Oxford uni..which then led to her meeting the father of her children, rejecting job offers and going freelance at the age of 23 and the decision to blow up her marriage four days before launching her beauty brand! Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram!  @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28  Guest: @atehjewel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m
  6. Chesney Hawkes: How a random song, originally labelled a 'throw out', changed his life forever!

    5 JUN

    Chesney Hawkes: How a random song, originally labelled a 'throw out', changed his life forever!

    Chesney Hawkes is a Singer Songwriter, who was a teen sensation at the age of 19 when his single ‘The One and Only’ catapulted him into pop stardom. He was one of the first teenagers in pop history ever to bag the Number One spot with a debut release, staying at the top for five weeks and crashing Top 10s world-wide. Chesney has been very open about his rise and fall in the industry and for a while took time out of the limelight and also became a well respected and talented songwriter. Now 53, he is back with a bang, releasing his first collection of new material in over a decade. Fans will no doubt agree that his surprising and deeply personal sixth studio album, 'Living Arrows' was worth the wait.  In this episode Chesney opens up about why he decided to do Celebrity Big Brother and how fear is the only thing standing in our way when it comes to taking on new opportunities, growing and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. He has a great zest for life and doesn't believe in coincidences or regrets, as everything that's happened to him, good and bad, has got him to where he is now. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: If I hadn't turned on the TV and seen Roger Daltry looking for a young boy to play his son in a movie, his career would not have been the same (and we have a bonus moment of how 'The One and Only' was VERY nearly a throw out!!), if he hadn't made a last minute decision to watch his friend perform in a pub he never would of met his wife, and what if he had said yes when asked to write with a young up and coming artist?! Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram!  @slidingdoorspod  Hosted by: @jenbecks28  Guest: @chesneyhawkesofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  7. LOOK BACK: A 1 in 22 million chance meeting

    29 MAY

    LOOK BACK: A 1 in 22 million chance meeting

    LOOK BACK: Before we launch our new series, we wanted to take a look back at one of our favourite episodes. Sliding Doors: Your Story is the mini-series that delves into YOUR amazing Sliding Doors moments. On this episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Katie James. Katie's Sliding Doors moment is the truest depiction of fate and meant to be, when a 1 in 22 million chance meeting led to her saving someone's life and is a beautiful story of serendipity, generosity and karma. Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram!  @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @itsmekatielou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  8. SD25: Famous Sliding Doors Moments ft. Steven Bartlett & Laura Whitmore

    22 MAY · BONUS

    SD25: Famous Sliding Doors Moments ft. Steven Bartlett & Laura Whitmore

    This month the iconic film ‘Sliding Doors’ is 27th years old! We have delved into the archives to re-release our SD25 documentary for it’s 2 year anniversary! Sliding Doors 25, in partnership with TfL, is a four-part series that delves into the iconic film’s backstory. Speaking with cast and crew about their very own ‘Sliding Doors’ moments alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this iconic 90s movie classic, 25 years after its release. In our final episode of the series we take it back to our roots and delve into some amazing Sliding Doors Moments…..not only do we hear from the cast and crew but celeb fans Laura Whitmore, Steven Bartlett, Bradley Walsh and Rachel Stevens discuss their sliding doors moments and love of the film. And we reflect on the impact the film has made to our everyday culture, 25 years on! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Episode Guests: Peter Howitt, John Hannah, Philippa Braithwaite, Jeanne Tripplehorn, John Smith, David Hirschfelder, Laura Whitmore, Steven Bartlett, Rachel Stevens, Bradley Walsh and Lucie Cave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
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Have you ever had a Sliding Doors Moment - a decision or opportunity that could have gone either way that leads to two very different futures? I’m Jennie Becker and I’m fascinated by ‘what if’ moments - what they look like, what we can learn from them - and how we can begin to embrace them. Four years ago I had my very own Sliding Doors Moment when I decided to start this podcast. Since then I’ve been on an incredible journey helping guests join the dots on the small decisions or moments that made a big difference and built the path of their lives. From Olympians to Presenters, Actors to Entrepreneurs (and even the cast of the 90s hit movie!), each episode I get to meet amazing people and ask them what could have been, if they’d chosen differently… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Jennie Becker
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    147
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
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