ImperfectlyPerfect Podcast

The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign Podcast

Real conversations. Recognised faces. The truth behind fame, success and mental wellbeing. Join Glenn Marsden, founder of the globally recognised Imperfectly Perfect Campaign — each week as he sits down with some of the world's most influential public figures, Hollywood actors, elite athletes and thought leaders for the conversations they've never had publicly before. As featured in MSN, Daily Mail, Times of India, Yahoo Entertainment, People Magazine, IMDB and Soap Opera Digest, reaching a combined audience of millions worldwide. New episodes every week. ⚠️ Some episodes touch on mental health and personal stories of trauma. If you or someone you know needs support please reach out to a mental health professional or contact a crisis line in your country.

  1. 'Today you are you that is truer than true. There is no-one alive that is you'er than you' with Gemma Oaten

    17 APR

    'Today you are you that is truer than true. There is no-one alive that is you'er than you' with Gemma Oaten

    ‘Imperfectly Perfect to me means what I’ve lived my life by. There is no perfect. There is no normal. But if you live by Dr.Seuss you can’t go wrong. 'Today you are you that is truer than true. There is no-one alive that is youer than you’ Britain's very own Gemma Oaten joins Founder Glenn Marsden to share her own very personal and raw story in which saw her struggle from a young age with an eating disorder which ultimately led to a heart attack. We here all about her amazing recovery and her journey with the help of her incredible parents, we hear of an amazing career which saw Gemma turn her adversity in to a passion of utilising pain she had gone through into a long and successful acting career in to characters and we learn about her taking over as the main driving force behind Seed, a non for profit in which her parents commenced over 20 years ago to help other families dealing with eating disorders within the family. This is such an open and honest conversation and we hope you all go and get behind Gemma and her parents efforts towards helping countless people struggling with Eating Disorders. To find out more information on Gemma, simply head to her socials @gemma.oaten Seed: https://seedeatingdisorders.org.uk To find out more about the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign and our Global Efforts in changing the narrative around Mental Health, simply head to our offical website at imperfectlyperfectcampaign.org or you can find us at all of our socials @imperfectlyperfectcampaign. Voice-Over: Mike Christenson ( thevoicemonkey.com )

    56 min
  2. Jack Ryder: The Craft, The Fame And What Truly Matters

    26 MAR

    Jack Ryder: The Craft, The Fame And What Truly Matters

    If this conversation meant something to you hit subscribe — new episodes every week with some of the world's most recognised faces. 💙 16 to 25 million people tuned in on Christmas Day to watch his final scene. Jamie Mitchell's exit from EastEnders remains one of the most watched moments in British soap history. But behind one of Britain's most recognisable faces was a story that went far deeper than the role that defined a generation. Inside the studio it was everything. Barbara Windsor. Steve McFadden. The most iconic cast in British television. Jack Ryder loved every second of it. Outside those doors was a completely different world. The frenzy. The fame. A level of recognition that had no off switch. In this conversation Jack opens up about identity beyond the role, what the acting craft really demands, fatherhood, the little things in life we overlook and what it truly takes to keep moving forward with purpose when the industry moves fast and forgets faster. In this conversation: — Life inside Britain's biggest soap — The reality of fame and what nobody prepares you for — Identity beyond the role that made him famous — What being an actor actually demands beyond the screen — Fatherhood and what truly matters — Strength from within and moving forward with purpose — Longevity in an industry that moves fast Guest: @jackrydersessions 👍 Like if this hit different 🎙️ Host: Glenn Marsden 🌐 glennmarsden.com 📱 @_glennmarsden ⚠️ PLEASE NOTE — Some episodes touch on mental health and personal stories of trauma. If you are sensitive to these topics please take care while watching. If you or someone you know needs support please reach out to a mental health professional or contact a crisis line in your country. Voice-Over: Mike Christensen ( thevoicemonkey.com ) Image: Provided By Guest.

    40 min
  3. Redefining What’s Possible with Dr. Forbes Riley

    4 MAR

    Redefining What’s Possible with Dr. Forbes Riley

    🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated with new episodes. 👍🏽 Please leave a review, we appreciate all the support! She’s helped move over $2.5 billion in product sales, hosted nearly 200 national shows, coached over 42,000 students in the art of communication, and stood centre stage as a two-time TEDx speaker and Hall of Fame fitness icon. But behind the powerhouse brand of Dr. Forbes Riley is a woman whose journey began in the shadows. In this intimate and unfiltered conversation, Forbes Riley opens up about her evolution, from a quiet, self-doubting girl facing deep personal loss, bullying, and emotional trauma, to becoming one of the most influential voices in media, sales, and transformation. With raw truth and magnetic energy, she shares how her early adversity became the very foundation for her purpose: helping others discover their voice, own their worth, and shatter the limits they didn’t even realise were holding them back. This isn’t just a story of success, it’s a blueprint for rising, rebuilding, and reclaiming your power. To find out more about Forbes and her latest projects; simply head to her official website and socials at: https://www.forbesrileymedia.com/optin24842600 instagram: @forbes_riley 👇🏼 To keep up to date with the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign, simply head to the link below to be across all of our latest news, shows, events and resources at: Official Website: https://www.imperfectlyperfectcampaign.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ImperfectlyPerfectCampaign Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlyperfectcampaign/ Or to keep up to date with your host; Glenn Marsden instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_glennmarsden/ The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign is creating awareness and not a substitute for professional advice. Should you need help, please refer to your nearest crisis numbers. A big thank you to our voice over artist: Mike Christensen ( thevoicemonkey.com ) All guest images and materials featured in this episode have been provided by the guests. The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign is an advocacy movement, self-funded by its founder, Glenn Marsden. The campaign exists to provide free, accessible mental wellbeing resources through our platforms, free digital magazine, free podcast episodes, and to drive global awareness. It is not a nonprofit nor supported by donations, it operates solely through purpose-driven action. ⚠️ Please note: The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign is focused on awareness and is not a substitute for professional advice. If you are in need of immediate support, please contact your local crisis line.

    1hr 13min
  4. Angus Mclaren: Fame, Family and Finding Yourself

    26 FEB

    Angus Mclaren: Fame, Family and Finding Yourself

    🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated with new episodes. 👍🏽 Please leave a review, we appreciate all the support! Angus McLaren joins Founder Glenn Marsden to not only share his story but to talk about the journey behind the fame, the challenges, defining moments, and lessons that shaped him both on and off screen. From early career struggles to life in the spotlight, he shares the grit, resilience, and vision that make him the man he is today. Angus is an Australian actor and musician who captured hearts in Packed to the Rafters, made his mark on iconic Aussie favourites Blue Heelers and Home and Away, and earned international acclaim starring in the critically celebrated film Hotel Mumbai. He is somebody whose authenticity and willingness to go beyond the surface makes this a conversation that goes beyond the screen, revealing the truth, the triumphs, and the human side of a true Australian entertainment powerhouse. You can Follow Angus at: Instagram: @mrangusmclaren 👇🏼 To keep up to date with the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign, simply head to the link below to be across all of our latest news, shows, events and resources at: Official Website: https://www.imperfectlyperfectcampaign.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ImperfectlyPerfectCampaign Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlyperfectcampaign/ Or to keep up to date with your host; Glenn Marsden instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_glennmarsden/ The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign is creating awareness and not a substitute for professional advice. Should you need help, please refer to your nearest crisis numbers. A big thank you to our voice over artist: Mike Christensen ( thevoicemonkey.com ) All guest images and materials featured in this episode have been provided by the guests. The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign is an advocacy movement, self-funded by its founder, Glenn Marsden. The campaign exists to provide free, accessible mental wellbeing resources through our platforms, free digital magazine, free podcast episodes, and to drive global awareness. It is not a nonprofit nor supported by donations, it operates solely through purpose-driven action. ⚠️ Please note: The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign is focused on awareness and is not a substitute for professional advice. If you are in need of immediate support, please contact your local crisis line.

    39 min
  5. Michael Greco Unplugged: Fame, Grit & The Journey Beyond The Screen

    20 FEB

    Michael Greco Unplugged: Fame, Grit & The Journey Beyond The Screen

    He won hearts as Beppe di Marco on EastEnders, commanded the West End stage in Chicago, and is now making moves on the big screen with a project backed by 50 Cent. But Michael Greco's story is about far more than the roles that made him famous. In this raw and honest conversation, Michael sits down with Glenn Marsden to pull back the curtain on the journey behind the success — the early struggles, the defining moments, the highs and lows of life in the spotlight, and the resilience it takes to keep going when the cameras aren't rolling. This is the side of fame you don't usually get to see. The grit. The growth. The truth. Don't miss it. 🎙️ Guest: @thegrecs 👇🏼 To keep up to date with the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign, simply head to the link below to be across all of our latest news, shows, events and resources at: Official Website: https://www.imperfectlyperfectcampaign.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ImperfectlyPerfectCampaign Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlyperfectcampaign/ Or to keep up to date with your host; Glenn Marsden instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_glennmarsden/ The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign is creating awareness and not a substitute for professional advice. Should you need help, please refer to your nearest crisis numbers. A big thank you to our voice over artist: Mike Christensen ( thevoicemonkey.com ) All guest images and materials featured in this episode have been provided by the guests. The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign is an advocacy movement, self-funded by its founder, Glenn Marsden. The campaign exists to provide free, accessible mental wellbeing resources through our platforms, free digital magazine, free podcast episodes, and to drive global awareness. It is not a nonprofit nor supported by donations, it operates solely through purpose-driven action. ⚠️ Please note: The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign is focused on awareness and is not a substitute for professional advice. If you are in need of immediate support, please contact your local crisis line.

    39 min
  6. Shaquita Smith: Imperfections, Advocacy and Personal Truth

    17 JAN

    Shaquita Smith: Imperfections, Advocacy and Personal Truth

    Atlanta Actress & Author: Shaquita Smith on the Imperfectly Perfect Podcast You may know Shaquita Smith from her work as an actress and producer, but her story extends far beyond the screen. Now an author, mental wellbeing advocate, and powerful voice in her community, Shaquita brings depth, honesty, and courage to every project she takes on, including sharing her own story in the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign Book series. What most people don’t see: the pressures of visibility, the inner work behind fame, and the courage it takes to speak your truth in every space you occupy. Through her advocacy, Shaquita encourages others to embrace imperfection, step into their voice, and prioritize mental wellbeing, all while navigating the unique pressures of her career and life in the public eye. In this conversation: Writing her story for the IPC book and why it mattersSpeaking into imperfections and the real pressures behind the spotlightNavigating fame, visibility, and expectation without losing yourselfUsing her platform for impact that truly resonates Guest: @shaquita_official 👇🏼 To keep up to date with the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign, simply head to the link below to be across all of our latest news, shows, events and resources at: Official Website: https://www.imperfectlyperfectcampaign.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ImperfectlyPerfectCampaign Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlyperfectcampaign/ Or to keep up to date with your host; Glenn Marsden instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_glennmarsden/ The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign is creating awareness and not a substitute for professional advice. Should you need help, please refer to your nearest crisis numbers. A big thank you to our voice over artist: Mike Christensen ( thevoicemonkey.com ) All guest images and materials featured in this episode have been provided by the guests. The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign is an advocacy movement, self-funded by its founder, Glenn Marsden. The campaign exists to provide free, accessible mental wellbeing resources through our platforms, free digital magazine, free podcast episodes, and to drive global awareness. It is not a nonprofit nor supported by donations, it operates solely through purpose-driven action. ⚠️ Please note: The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign is focused on awareness and is not a substitute for professional advice. If you are in need of immediate support, please contact your local crisis line.

    37 min

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Real conversations. Recognised faces. The truth behind fame, success and mental wellbeing. Join Glenn Marsden, founder of the globally recognised Imperfectly Perfect Campaign — each week as he sits down with some of the world's most influential public figures, Hollywood actors, elite athletes and thought leaders for the conversations they've never had publicly before. As featured in MSN, Daily Mail, Times of India, Yahoo Entertainment, People Magazine, IMDB and Soap Opera Digest, reaching a combined audience of millions worldwide. New episodes every week. ⚠️ Some episodes touch on mental health and personal stories of trauma. If you or someone you know needs support please reach out to a mental health professional or contact a crisis line in your country.