ONEOFTHE8

Real Life Stories
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There are almost 8 billion people on our planet. We are all ONEOFTHE8. I am. You are. Everyone is. Everyone has a story to share, everyone has something to give, everyone can inspire. ONEOFTHE8 is a movement of real world people from across the globe, sharing real life stories, inspiring others, enriching lives and giving something back. Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe, so you never miss an episode. Join the movement at ONEOFTHE8.com

  1. 06/15/2021

    Jennifer Del Bel - The More The Story Gets Told

    We talk to remarkable New Zealand based businesswoman, and solo mother of two, Jennifer Del Bel. We hear how a meeting with a father and his daughter Emma, a young woman with Down’s Syndrome, would change everything and lead to the launch of a whole new business called Downlights. We also hear how, through that business, Jennifer is setting a powerful and inspirational example to others for the introduction of more inclusion and diversity into the workplace.

    37 min

  2. 05/17/2021

    David Vobora - The Power to Empower

    We talk to former NFL player and founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation, David Vobora. We hear how a career curtailing injury, and a chance meeting with a man who had lost parts of both arms and both legs, altered the trajectory of David’s life. We also hear how that chance meeting led to David developing ground-breaking work that builds physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual strength in those who need it most.

    54 min

  3. 05/04/2021

    June Mineyama-Smithson - A Beacon Of Optimism

    We talk to Tokyo-born, London-based artist and graphic designer, June Mineyama-Smithson (aka Mamimu), a true creative soul on a mission to inject optimism into the world through her art. We hear about June’s collaboration with neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart on a project for ITV Creates that is designed to mark Mental Health Awareness Month.

    40 min

  4. 04/28/2021

    Andy Young - The Digital Librarian Making A Difference

    We talk to Andy Young, founder and inspiration behind ‘My Outsourced IT’ and a man with a noble vision to equip disadvantaged homes with free laptops and tablets. We hear how Andy is connecting the disconnected by repurposing donated equipment, and at the same time looking after the planet by off-setting his carbon footprint.

    38 min

  5. 04/14/2021

    Matilde Boelhouwer - The Lady Who Works With The Insects

    We talk to Dutch designer, innovator and nature lover Matilde Boelhouwer. We hear how she has merged creativity with entomology and engineering to develop ‘Insectology: Food for Buzz’. We also hear how her awareness of a declining insect population has motivated Matilde to create a stunning collection of artificial flowers that also act as emergency feeding stations for our all-important pollinators.

    42 min

  6. 03/31/2021

    The Choir With No Name - Singing Their Hearts Out

    We talk to Marie, founder and CEO of ‘The Choir With No Name’, and with Sal, Liverpool choir member and ambassador. We hear how their work is giving many homeless people a much-needed sense of identity, community and belonging. We also hear how the choir has grown since first founded in London, with the successful model now replicated in Birmingham, Liverpool, Brighton, and soon to be Cardiff.

    51 min

  7. 03/21/2021

    Adam McCreevy - Investing In Your Immediate Economy

    We talk to local gym owner and community-driven philanthropist, Adam McCreevy. We hear about the life stories and personal experiences that have inspired him to make a life-changing impact on other people’s lives, including moving from his family home in Ireland to the Wirral at the pivotal age of 11, and losing his idol to suicide. Adam tells us about why he started the Wirral Health CIC Project, how he managed to help feed 2,000 children during lockdown, and why he believes it’s so important to invest in your immediate economy. In Adam’s own words, “the most valuable thing you can give somebody is your time”, so press play and join us in giving this admirable human being some of ours.

    37 min

  8. 03/10/2021

    Marc Wallert - The Art of Not Losing Your Head

    We talk to best-selling author and keynote speaker Marc Wallert. We hear how Marc and his parents were taken at gun point and held hostage by a terror group for 140 days in the Philippine jungle. We also hear how Marc survived this ordeal through a strategy of positive visualisation, self-efficacy, gallows humour, and the strength gained from helping others.

    46 min
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There are almost 8 billion people on our planet. We are all ONEOFTHE8. I am. You are. Everyone is. Everyone has a story to share, everyone has something to give, everyone can inspire. ONEOFTHE8 is a movement of real world people from across the globe, sharing real life stories, inspiring others, enriching lives and giving something back. Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe, so you never miss an episode. Join the movement at ONEOFTHE8.com

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  • Creator
    Real Life Stories
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Real Life Stories
  • Show Website
    ONEOFTHE8