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ONEOFTHE8
by Real Life Stories
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
Episodes
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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…
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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…
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Tulsi Vagjiani - Putting Two and Two Together and Calling It Self-acceptance
We talk to plane crash survivor, motivational speaker, humanitarian and spiritual guru, Tulsi Vagjiani. We hear about the tragic incident that took the lives of Tulsi’s family and left her with 45% burns to the face and body at such a young age. We also hear how discovering spirituality and...
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Will Ascott - Skateboarding Is For Everyone
We talk to Will and Denia, two members of an exceptional organisation, Free Movement Skateboarding. We hear how Will, Denia and this Athens based team are using skateboarding to support and integrate refugees and marginalised young people. We also hear how they reach isolated communities in the...
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Nina Andersen - The Lost Art of Letter-Writing
We talk to a remarkable young woman who is paralleling her studies with a project to combat loneliness. We hear how Nina Andersen is connecting pupils in schools with care home residents through ‘Community Senior Letters’. We also hear how this fabulous initiative has now reached far and wide…
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Trewin Restorick - Start Where People Are At
We talk to Trewin Restorick, founder and CEO of environmental change charity ‘Hubbub’. We hear how he is revolutionising the way environmental messages our communicated to all of us, in our everyday lives. We also hear about three of Trewin’s favourite campaigns, and how they are putting smiles…
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Sarah Common - What Did the Honeybee Do All Day?
We talk to Sarah Common, co-founder of ‘Hives for Humanity’. We hear how this Vancouver based not-for-profit society is connecting people to nature, community and themselves, through bees and the culture of the hive. We also hear from two members of this diverse community, Ali and Horace, about…
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What Have We Learnt So Far?
On this episode we do things a little differently by talking with our own team to bring you our review of the first year of ONEOFTHE8 and the real-life stories we’ve shared from 28 inspirational guests from all across the globe. Artists, artisans, adventurers, creatives, makers, philanthropists,...
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Dino Serrao - Making The Invisible Visible
We talk to a man whose appetite for new cultures and fresh experiences led him from Europe to Australia, where he began to combine his passion for people and their human stories with his love of photography. We hear how Dino Serrao is making the invisible visible, through his stunning street...
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Naude Dreyer - Repaying A Debt To The Ocean
We talk to a man whose love of the natural world means that he is dedicated to giving something back to his beloved ocean. We hear how Naude Dreyer is doing this by rescuing hundreds of injured Cape fur seals in his native Namibia. We also hear how Naude and his wife have now set up a non-profit...
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Niklas Herbring - Never Forget To Say 'Hi'
We talk to a gifted sportsman whose talent for tennis not only shaped his childhood, but also led him to venture from his loving family home in Germany to take up a university scholarship in Atlanta, Georgia. We also hear how he overcame his struggles with the mental health issues that affected...
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David Tovey - Mastering The Art of Staying Alive
We talk to a man who has endured untold setbacks and even tried to take his own life, yet David Tovey has come through it all to become an independent artist, campaigner and founder of One Festival of Homeless Arts. We hear how a chance meeting with a man on a bench changed the course of David’s...
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Joey Worlidge - One Step, And Then Another
We talk to London based businessman, and one of the small number of people to have walked to the North Pole, Joey Worlidge. We hear about his epic adventure, and how he prepared for it mentally and physically. We also hear how Joey and his team mates on the walk, including international rugby...
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Anna Marie Lopes - Kindness Where You Least Expect It
We talk to Dubai based mental health warrior Anna Marie Lopes. We hear how she became drawn into a controlling and abusive relationship that was impossible to escape without the help and kindness of others. We also hear how that help came, and how it has transformed Anna’s life from being one of...
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Alex Mason - ‘The Slackliner’ and The Student
We talk to a young man who became the best in the world at his sport at the tender age of just 16. We hear how Alex Mason turned his hobby into his profession and became crowned Slackline World Champion. We also hear how Alex believes fear and excitement are the same thing, and how by…
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Gavin Strange - Strange By Name, Extraordinary By Nature
We talk to director, designer, animator, filmmaker, author and speaker Gavin Strange. We hear how his love of toys, his fascination with characters, and his belief in ‘side-projects’ are living proof that with true dedication, passion can become profession. We also hear how popping into Aardman...
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Ravi Patel - Rappin' Up The Future
We talk to former US college tennis player, now writer, rapper and musician Ravi Patel. We hear how the sound of his native London resonated with the young Ravi, and how after his spell in the US, he returned home to launch his career in music. We also hear how his love of tennis, and his love of...
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Jill Heinerth - A Left Brain Person & Right Brain Scientist
We talk to International Divers Hall of Fame member, cave diver, photographer, writer and speaker Jill Heinerth. We hear how this intrepid explorer became one of the first ever to dive inside an Antarctic iceberg, and how she almost didn’t live to tell the tale. We also how her passion for...
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Aaron Fitzgerald - Head In The Clouds, Feet On The Ground
We talk to helicopter pilot and member of ‘The Flying Bulls’, the Red Bull aerobatics team, Aaron Fitzgerald. We hear how as a young boy growing up in Wenatchee he developed a fascination with flying that would lead to a spectacular career. We also hear how his pursuit of perfection has led to...
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Kelly Harvarde - Choosing Hope, Choosing Love.
We talk to PR Director, podcast host and expat resident of Dubai, Kelly Harvarde. We hear how, after going in search of the beach, sea and sunshine, she found her true spiritual home, and a multicultural environment in which to raise her daughter. We also hear how Kelly and her family united a...
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Andy Lewis - The Homebird Who Found Flight
We talk to slackliner, base jumper, extreme sports athlete and stunt man Andy Lewis. We hear about his Superbowl performance with Madonna, and how total commitment to his art created a moonwalk like no other. We also hear about the philosophy on life that this Guinness World Record holder lives…
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Tim Hughes - Finding Your Genius
We talk to speaker, strategic thinker and award-winning creative leader, Tim Hughes. We hear how his journey into global television marketing led to becoming an international speaker and to ‘finding a genius’ of his own. We also hear how Tim helped a controversial British artist stop traffic on…
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Sandra Quarcoo - Life Being Unapologetically Sandra
We talk to creative writer and lover of all forms of language, Sandra Quarcoo. We hear how, after moving to the UK from Ghana at the age of 9, Sandra went on to gain a first-class degree in creative writing at the University of Manchester. We also hear how, by grabbing life by the horns, Sandra…
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Ben Mottershead - Penguins Can Fly
We talk to independent designer, strategist, speaker and lecturer, Ben Mottershead. We hear how this talented and award-winning creative believes his early failures helped define him as a person and allowed him to ‘find his water’. We also hear about Ben’s struggles with ADHD and how, by opening…
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Jazz Stan - Turning A Craft Into A Career
We talk to a Liverpool based mural artist whose sunny disposition is as colourful as the incredible work she creates. We hear how, by letting her arm do the talking, Jazz Stan has transformed her craft into a burgeoning career. We hear how Jazz draws inspiration from her beloved home city, and…
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Peter Brennan - Everything Happens For A Reason
We talk to surfer, creator, business owner and devoted family man, Peter Brennan. We hear how an incredible series of life-events have shaped and inspired Pete and led him to where he is today in Sydney, Australia. We hear how Pete’s life story stretches across four continents, how he literally...
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Craig Black - Changing The World One Person At A Time
We talk to designer, lettering artist and typographer Craig Black. We hear how the exceptional work of this native of Gourock in the West of Scotland has led to him travelling far and wide to speak about his work and his story. We also hear about Craig’s inspirational approach to life, and how he...
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Seth Jahn - The Epiphany Which Changed Everything
We talk to veteran, counter-poacher and Team USA Paralympic athlete Seth Jahn. We learn about his time in Afghanistan and Iraq, and we hear the powerful story of how the ‘beautiful game’ saved his life. We also hear about Seth's transition into counter-poaching, and how he took the lessons he's...
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Kurtis Powers - From The Soul Of Brooklyn
We talk to Kurtis Powers, creative director, modernist and exec director of NYC’s ‘The Face Radio’. We hear about his journey into design through his love of music and the creation of cut and paste fanzines. We also hear how this scooter riding DJ hosts ‘The Rendezvous with Kurtis Powers’ and...
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Shirin Tinati - I Am Warrior
We talk to New Jersey based actor and photographer Shirin Tinati. We hear about her acting career and membership of a New York acting group, and how after unexpectedly picking up a camera one day, she became a professional photographer. We also hear how this remarkable woman’s warrior spirit has...
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John Whalley - The Superpower of The Ordinary
We talk to ONEOFTHE8 Co-Founder and branding specialist John Whalley. We hear about some of the life experiences that have lead John to create a movement looking to inspire positive change. We also discuss creativity as a powerhouse platform, the innate human inclination to share stories, and…
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Sam Jalloh - The Power of Love and Hate
We talk to tennis coach and Ted talker Sam Jalloh. We hear how he defied the odds, growing up in Sierra Leone during a period of brutal civil war yet going on to be his countries flag bearer at the All African Games. We also hear about his life now, where Sam uses his experiences to help others...
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Nathalie Gibbins: The Woman Who Thinks In Colour
We talk to mum and start-up business founder Nathalie Gibbins. We hear how, inspired by the philosophies of her dad, she took the brave and bold decision to ‘just go for it’ and do her own thing. We also hear about Nathalie’s journey from journalist to entrepreneur and motherhood, and about the...
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Anand Kapoor - The Philosophy of Philanthropy
We talk to Delhi based businessman and philanthropist Anand Kapoor. We hear about his life leading up to today, from living in New York to working in The Vatican, to co-owning a business with his brother Anshul. We also hear the incredible story of Lilima Khan and how CSSG, the charity founded by...
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Erika Khanna - Home Is Where the Yoga Mat Is
We talk to Montreal native and yoga lover Erika Khanna. We hear about her adventures in the creative industry, and how she took the brave step of moving away from home to experience living and working in three different cities. We also hear how Erika has now embarked on a new journey of...
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Alejandro Hidalgo - The Currency of Human Connection
We talk to Costa Rican born creative and citizen of the world, Alejandro Hidalgo. We hear how he stepped away from a desk job in New York and began travelling the world with his camera. We hear about what has inspired him and his philosophies on life, and we hear about the effect that a single...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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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,...
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