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From overcoming two brutal torn bicep injuries to becoming a champion. Gamal Yafai’s story is an excellent example of where resilience can take you. Imagine stepping into the heart of a boxer's world, where each punch and every round is a story of resilience, triumph, and the poignant lessons learned along the way. This episode pulls no punches as we sit down with professional boxer Gamal Yafai, whose life in and out of the ring unfolds like a masterclass in overcoming adversity. From hi...

In today’s episode, we spoke to an incredible history teacher, Julie Coley. Julie has decades of experience teaching in some amazing schools in Birmingham, such as Edgbaston High School for Girls. We had the pleasure of speaking to her about the concept of truth within history. We also discussed the experience of girls in the education system and how it can be improved. Additionally, we got a glimpse into the unheard stories about her relationship with Malala Yousafzai as a mentor. We hope yo...

Have we, as a society, misconstrued the essence of masculinity and feminism? Mila Stricevic joins us in an enriching dialogue that uncovers the need to redefine and understand these concepts amidst the generational divides of Gen Z. We're not just talking about abstract concepts; we're probing the concrete impact these issues have on our daily lives. From the influence of social media on our views to the importance of empathy in healing the widening gender rift, this episode promises a fresh ...

We reflect on some incredible pervious podcasts:Our first guests is Nikhita Lesler, whose love for storytelling catapulted her to remarkable heights in the acting world, from Netflix to the bustling West End Tour of Noises Off.Our second guest Ziauddin's story and his mission are not just his own; as we engage in a heart-wrenching conversation on the ban on girls' education in Afghanistan, the plight becomes ours to understand.Finally, James Clark is veterinary medicine student with roots in ...

I'll never forget the electrifying sensation of standing mere feet away from nature's most powerful predators, a feeling our latest guest, James Clark, knows all too well. As a veterinary medicine student with roots in the heart of Botswana's wilderness, James takes us through his intimate dance with danger, from staring into the eyes of a black mamba to navigating the deceptive calm of shark-infested waters. His passion for conservation is as infectious as his stories are harrowing—this is a...

Education activist Ziauddin Yousafzai, Malala's father, speaks with an urgency that commands attention. His story and his mission are not just his own; as we engage in a heart-wrenching conversation on the ban on girls' education in Afghanistan, the plight becomes ours to understand. We unravel the dire implications of 4.3 million girls being denied education, dissect the Taliban's unkept promises after the U.S. withdrawal, and confront the international community's struggle to enforce accoun...