We Are The People

Philip Bourke
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We Are The People

A podcast that speaks to people like you and me about the stories that have made us who we are. We are the people and together we can enjoy each others' stories, inspire others to do incredible things or both.

  1. S6 - E3 - James Michels... how self improvement unlocked an introvert, fired a passion and created a legacy.

    11/12/2023

    S6 - E3 - James Michels... how self improvement unlocked an introvert, fired a passion and created a legacy.

    Stepping out of our comfort zone is never easy, and I have great admiration for anyone that has stepped outside theirs to do something that they have been afraid of. James Michels is one such person. Growing up he was an introvert, who lived in his own world and was wary of letting people in. Today he is an author who has published 5 books, finding the confidence to share his inner universe with the world.Join us as James opens up about his pivotal moment of self-discovery. He shares his jour...

    46 min
  2. S6 - E2 - Astrid Abissath - From not fitting in to finding the real Astrid... all before she was 22

    10/22/2023

    S6 - E2 - Astrid Abissath - From not fitting in to finding the real Astrid... all before she was 22

    Growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood, Astrid faced a unique set of challenges that shaped her into the remarkable person she is today. She'll share her experiences of navigating the immense pressure to succeed imposed by her parents and the process of discovering her identity as the only black child in her school. But it's not just her cultural background that sets her apart; like any young person today, she's had to confront the typical struggles of adolescence.In this episode, A...

    48 min
  3. S6 - E1 - Peter Ryan - From visually impaired to Paralympian and Ultra Endurance Running

    10/08/2023

    S6 - E1 - Peter Ryan - From visually impaired to Paralympian and Ultra Endurance Running

    Today, we're joined by an incredible guest, Peter Ryan, a remarkable athlete who has conquered adversity and shattered barriers.Growing up, rural Tipperary was home for Peter. That meant sports and plenty of them. He was very good at soccer and hurling but never pushed himself. In school he followed the crowd and stayed within his lane. He was a coasting through school happy in the knowledge a job in construction would see him through.Then at the age of 19 his eyesight began to fail and he wa...

    1h 11m
  4. S5 - E6 - Orlagh Reynolds - Grateful for her life... the highs of Australia to the lows of helping her husband fight MND

    05/14/2023

    S5 - E6 - Orlagh Reynolds - Grateful for her life... the highs of Australia to the lows of helping her husband fight MND

    Orlagh Reynolds was a messer as a child and she has retained that sense of mischief into adulthood. She loved life and life loved Orlagh back as she lived the dream. City hopping as her career developed, working her dream job, surrounded by friends and family and topped off by her husband and daughter. Orlagh was lucky and grateful.Then one day, her husband Fraser received a Motor Neuron Disease diagnosis that turned their world upside down. He was given two years to live and as the devastati...

    1h 5m
  5. S5 - E5 - Scott Jenkins - A turning point at 30 leads to ultramarathons, Badwater, life lessons and smiling children

    03/26/2023

    S5 - E5 - Scott Jenkins - A turning point at 30 leads to ultramarathons, Badwater, life lessons and smiling children

    Scott Jenkins didn’t want to find himself at the age of 80 looking back at his life wondering what more he could have done with it, what more he could have achieved and the people he could have helped along the way.Scott grew up in Wales and reached a turning point at the age of 30 where he decided to do something big, something that would have an impact on his life but also on lives around him. Himself and his brother decided to run 2000 miles from Boston to Austin, raising money and learnin...

    48 min
  6. S5 - E4 - Beulah Coombs - From Jamaica to Britain in the 50s, becoming one of the first black teachers in Britain

    01/22/2023

    S5 - E4 - Beulah Coombs - From Jamaica to Britain in the 50s, becoming one of the first black teachers in Britain

    Beulah Coombs was born in Jamaica in 1949 and at the age of 8 she moved to Manchester following her parents who had moved their to help rebuild England after the war. She is part of the Windrush Generation. The world she encountered was much different to what she imagined and the welcome she received was tainted by ignorance as she strove to make an impact in her new surroundings.But make an impact she did as Beulah ignored the racists and naysayers to build a life in her adopted country that...

    59 min
  7. S5 - E3 - Lawrence Cowan - How MND inspired him to change Scotland for the better

    01/01/2023

    S5 - E3 - Lawrence Cowan - How MND inspired him to change Scotland for the better

    Lawrence Cowan set out in politics determined to change lives but his life took an unexpected turn when his best friend, Gordon Aikman, was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease. It was too late for Gordon but together they were determined to positively impact the lives of future MND sufferers.From Gordon Brown to Nicola Sturgeon, Lawrence and his friends energised Scottish politics to change Scottish Healthcare for the better, positively impacting Scottish generations to come. Their campaign w...

    1h 1m
  8. S5 - E2 - Elaine Garrigues O'Neill - From French translator to Patisserie Chef

    12/11/2022

    S5 - E2 - Elaine Garrigues O'Neill - From French translator to Patisserie Chef

    Elaine Garrigues O'Neill grew up in Ireland but her eyes were always firmly fixed on a life further afield. When she graduated from University she moved to France and set about becoming as French as the French themselves.She set about honing her translation skills in the corporate world before realising she would much rather be her own boss. With little more than a few contacts, a large helping of bravery and a willingness to conquer French bureaucracy she set up her own translation business....

    56 min
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About

A podcast that speaks to people like you and me about the stories that have made us who we are. We are the people and together we can enjoy each others' stories, inspire others to do incredible things or both.

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  • Creator
    Philip Bourke
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 We Are The People
  • Show Website
    We Are The People

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