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In our first episode, Pandora chats to Steph, a former dancer turned sober living advocate, and health and wellness entrepreneur. 
She runs three companies, including CAROUSE, a brand of alcohol free spirits, the ethical e-commerce store ‘Sasstainable’ and Dry Disco Club, an alcohol-free day festival. And as if that wasn't enough, she also finds the time to run 'Stay Sassy' female empowerment workshops for charity! 
Steph reveals how she juggles all the demands on her time, 'while also sharing her tips on the best ways to build self-belief when starting your own businesses. We find out what drives Steph – and what living the good life means to her. 
It’s brought to you by Burt's Bees, the natural conscious skincare brand whose founder, Burt, was a pioneer of the good life and advocate of doing more of what makes you happy.
Over the series, journalist and podcaster Pandora Sykes will be joined by six amazing guests, who are going against the norm, and defining their own paths to happiness. From going against the status quo, to the challenges they've overcome, we hear what living the good life truly means to them. 
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Ever felt the urge to leave everything behind for a simpler life? Well today’s guests did exactly that. Pandora chats remotely to Billy and Leanne, who ditched their settled existence to live in a converted VW van, while sharing their story on social media.
The 26-year-old couple tell Pandora what inspired them to pack everything in, hit the road and embrace a simpler life.They spill the beans on the best and worst parts of van living and how they manage to support themselves financially. They also share top tips for anyone wanting to follow their example and start a new life on the road. 
It’s brought to you by Burt's Bees, the natural conscious skincare brand whose founder, Burt, was a pioneer of the good life and advocate of doing more of what makes you happy.
Over the series, journalist and podcaster Pandora Sykes will be joined by six amazing guests, who are going against the norm, and defining their own paths to happiness. From going against the status quo, to the challenges they've overcome, we hear what living the good life truly means to them. 
Produced by Mail Metro Media for Burt’s Bees.
Read more about Burt at burtsbees.co.uk and on TikTok and IG @burtsbeesuk.
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In this week’s episode, Pandora Sykes chats to Tom Leonard, a horticulturalist, who adds a splash of glamour to the gardening world as his popular alter ego, The Drag Queen Gardener.
He's on a mission to spread an important message: gardening is for everyone. 
In this episode, Tom reveals what inspired him to break the mould by combining drag with a career as a professional gardener. You’ll also hear him discuss the mental health benefits of getting out into the great outdoors and what you should be doing now to prepare your outdoor space for autumn.
It’s brought to you by Burt's Bees, the natural conscious skincare brand whose founder, Burt, was a pioneer of the good life and advocate of doing more of what makes you happy.
Over the series, journalist and podcaster Pandora Sykes will be joined by six amazing guests, who are going against the norm, and defining their own paths to happiness. From going against the status quo, to the challenges they've overcome, we hear what living the good life truly means to them. 
Produced by Mail Metro Media for Burt’s Bees.
Read more about Burt at burtsbees.co.uk and on TikTok and IG @burtsbeesuk.
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Lizzie Carr MBE is an adventurer, author and cancer survivor who took up paddleboarding to aid her recovery and now boasts three world records - one of which was paddleboarding the length of England via connected waterways, to highlight the issue of plastic pollution. 
In this episode, she shares what life is like as one of today's most prominent environmental campaigners, and the advice she'd give for anyone wanting to follow in her footsteps. She also discusses her ambitions for the future and whether there's such thing as a ‘normal day’ for her. 
It’s brought to you by Burt's Bees, the natural conscious skincare brand whose founder, Burt, was a pioneer of the good life and advocate of doing more of what makes you happy.
Over the series, journalist and podcaster Pandora Sykes will be joined by six amazing guests, who are going against the norm, and defining their own paths to happiness. From going against the status quo, to the challenges they've overcome, we hear what living the good life truly means to them. 
Produced by Mail Metro Media for Burt’s Bees.
Read more about Burt at burtsbees.co.uk and on TikTok and IG @burtsbeesuk.
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Today Pandora Sykes chats to Elizabeth, who’s best known for co-authoring Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible - a guide to life for young black British women inspired by her time working in The City.
She’s authored multiple books and is now helping women tell their own stories with the journaling app Storia. In 2018 she was recognised as a ‘Woman Redefining the Creative Industry’. 
In this episode, she reveals what inspired her to write her bestseller and the advice she'd give to other people wanting to pursue a creative career. She shares the challenges faced with launching a tech company and she’s also got some handy advice for any rising entrepreneurs wanting to start their own business.
It’s brought to you by Burt's Bees, the natural conscious skincare brand whose founder, Burt, was a pioneer of the good life and advocate of doing more of what makes you happy.
Over the series, journalist and podcaster Pandora Sykes will be joined by six amazing guests, who are going against the norm, and defining their own paths to happiness. From going against the status quo, to the challenges they've overcome, we hear what living the good life truly means to them. 
Produced by Mail Metro Media for Burt’s Bees.
Read more about Burt at burtsbees.co.uk and on TikTok and IG @burtsbeesuk.
Find out more about Pandora and Elizabeth, as well as Storia World

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Kenny Ethan Jones is a former model and trader, who made history as the first trans man to front a period campaign. Be More Burt is all about breaking through the barriers that hold us back, and few embody that spirit better than Kenny. 
Here, he speaks to Pandora about what it felt like to be the first trans man to front a period campaign. He shares the challenges he's overcome and how he's used his new platform to spark conversations and advocate for the trans community . Kenny also speaks about balancing the demands of his online life with his own mental health.
It’s brought to you by Burt's Bees, the natural conscious skincare brand whose founder, Burt, was a pioneer of the good life and advocate of doing more of what makes you happy.
Over the series, journalist and podcaster Pandora Sykes will be joined by six amazing guests, who are going against the norm, and defining their own paths to happiness. From going against the status quo, to the challenges they've overcome, we hear what living the good life truly means to them. 
Produced by Mail Metro Media for Burt’s Bees.
Read more about Burt at burtsbees.co.uk and on TikTok and IG @burtsbeesuk.
Find out more about Pandora and Kenny

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