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A Class of Their Own

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Revealing the human stories behind their name. We will hear honest and intimate reflections from our guests, who despite their circumstances, shape a world that reflects their unique visions of success. Join me, Mira Magecha, to learn from these inspirational people who are generously sharing where they began. Be inspired to live your own unique life and take the first step toward making your own change.

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00:54:15

Jack Suddaby: The Wild Ride of ADHD, Therapy, and...

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/10/01

You’re about to meet Jack Suddaby, a man who went from causing chaos on the airwaves to navigating parental heartbreak, all while being ADHD to stay in any box. Jack describes his future self as being a little bit silly, carefree and being surrounded by like minded people as a community. This episode is packed with raw honesty, laughs, and the kind of life lessons you don’t see coming.Jack doesn’t hold back as he talks about his ADHD, the stigma he felt around it growing up, and why he refused to

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01:05:44

Katrina Collier: From Trauma to Triumph, with a Twist

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/09/24

Ever felt like your childhood was just a “bit much”? In this episode, we’re joined by Katrina Collier, who’s got a story that'll have you hooked from the get-go. Katrina grew up in what she thought was a "normal" home, until she realised it wasn't. With a narcissistic mother, emotional abuse, and a strained relationship with her family, Katrina’s early years were far from smooth sailing. Katrina hasn't let her past define her. Instead, she took that messy upbringing and turned it into something

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01:11:36

Breaking Free: Rebekah Clark’s Real Talk on Shame,...

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/09/17

In this episode, we sit down with Rebekah Clark, TEDx speaker and all-around powerhouse, about her journey through foster care, navigating identity, and how she found healing on her own terms. Rebekah doesn’t hold back - she talks openly about growing up as the only brown child in a white family, facing rejection, and how it has helped shape who she is today. Taken into foster care at just 10 months old, Rebekah’s early years weren’t easy. From dealing with bullying and feeling different, to facing

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01:03:49

Manisha’s Inspiring Journey: IVF, Identity, and...

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/09/10

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Manisha Morgan, an Indian woman raised in the UK, born in India whose life is a bold mix of defiance, resilience, and unapologetic authenticity. From dealing with racism in Bolton to breaking cultural norms within the Indian community, Manisha’s journey is anything but ordinary. Growing up in an immigrant family, in Bolton Manisha faced prejudice. She feared fireworks thrown through her letterbox. Yet, despite the weight of cultural expectations and

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01:00:02

Shining a Light on Family: Love, Laughter, and a Dash...

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/09/03

In this episode, we sit down with Joe Roberts-Walker, a man whose life has been a rollercoaster of joy, loss, and the messy, beautiful moments in between. Joe grew up in a household where laughter and music were as common as breathing, and his parents’ “work hard, play hard” mentality set the tone for a childhood filled with unforgettable memories.But life isn’t all sunshine and sing-alongs. Joe opens up about the challenges he faced navigating different cultures, confronting the harsh realities of

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00:52:04

Self-Awareness: Yvonne Matzk's Journey to a New Me

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/08/27

In this episode, Mira Magecha sits down to chat with Yvonne Matzk. Yvonne shares her experiences growing up in a council house to navigating the complexities of privilege and opportunity in her career. Yvonne reflects on her upbringing, where many of her friends had even less than she did, making her keenly aware of the disparities in privilege and opportunity. Despite her upbringing, Yvonne was always mindful that not everyone had the same chances in life. She reflects on her early work

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00:47:23

Unlocking Change: Privilege in Action with Grace Osborne

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/08/19

In this episode, we chat with Grace Osborne about the challenges of privilege, social mobility, and navigating societal expectations. Grace shares her story of growing up with privilege, going to private school, and coming from a family where university education was the natural course, 5 generations of women in her family went to University. She talks about the naivety that often comes with privilege and the guilt and shame she sometimes feels. Grace is passionate about her work in social

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00:53:15

Julie’s Incredible Comeback: Overcoming Trauma!

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/08/13

We sit down with Julie Gage, a 58-year-old, to explore her incredible journey of resilience and recovery from an unfortunately and misfortunate turn of events. Julie shares pivotal moments leading up to the massive change that was about to happen in her life. From travelling the world, living independently and teaching in a school she adored for 25+ years. She thought she just had the flu. She decided to head home that afternoon, only to fall into a severe delirium over the next 10 days. For ten

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01:12:39

From Pressure to Purpose: Paraag Amin's Journey to...

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/08/06

We dive into the life of Paraag Amin, a high achiever who spent 40+ years trying to please and meet the expectations set by family, society and the education system. Join us as Paraag shares his story and the key moments that led him to fundamentally change the way he lives and approaches his life today.Key Talking Points:Living for Others: Paraag talks about how he lived his life trying to please everyone else, driven by the pressure to achieve more and be more. He reflects on how this constant

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00:53:48

Dare to Dream: Caterina Moraga Belongs

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/07/30

In this inspiring episode, we are joined by Caterina Moraga-Scholte she takes us through her remarkable journey from being the daughter of refugees to The Netherlands to becoming a successful and resilient women who has found herself. Cat describes herself as a dreamer, a connector, and a storyteller. Cat opens up about her upbringing in a refugee household, where her parents provided everything they could, creating an environment of love and support. Despite this, outside of her home Cat felt

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00:55:14

Savage Streets to Tech CEO with Emin Can Turan

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/07/23

In this episode, we sit down with Emin Can Turan to explore his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Can's story is a testament to resilience, the power of supportive family, and the relentless pursuit of one’s dreams.Key Themes in this episode: - Fight or Die Mentality: Can reflects on the harrowing moments of his youth, including shootings outside his school and relentless bullying. He shares how these experiences instilled a fight-or-die

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01:08:07

Breaking Free Physically and Metaphorically with...

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/07/16

In this gripping episode, Tracey Hill reveals the harrowing and inspiring journey of claiming her life back from a past filled with abuse, fear, and being held captive. Tracey starts by describing a moment of clarity, 'a nudge' that woke her up to the reality that she was being held captive by the life she had created. Despite seeming to have it all together, she had locked away parts of herself in Pandora's box. She realised she was her own captor in that moment. Reflecting on her

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01:07:33

Real Hackney Dave - Living Life on His Own Terms

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/07/09

In this episode, we sit down with Dave Buonaguidi, AKA Real Hackney Dave. He is Hackney-based artist who combines the visual and verbal language of advertising and propaganda with unique imagery and materials of found objects and ephemera.In a previous life, Dave worked in advertising for over 35 years, founding several creative agencies including St. Luke’s, 4Creative and Karmarama. In 2003 he created the iconic MAKE TEA NOT WAR poster for the anti-war march. It now is part of the collection at

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00:54:50

Get Out of Your Own Way: Sasha Watson's Life, Her Own...

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/07/02

Join us for a must-listen episode with Sasha Watson as she shares her journey of resilience, determination, and self-discovery. Sasha's story is a powerful example of overcoming challenges and living life on her own terms, despite societal pressures and personal struggles.Sasha grew up tough, she is often in the minority, when in the corporate world and unphased by it due to growing up with her brothers. She recalls her childhood on an estate filled with drugs and crime, yet she found the

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00:38:06

The Secret to Feeling Lucky and Accepted with Alpesh...

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/06/25

Join us for an engaging episode featuring Alpesh Patel, as he shares his unique journey and insights into overcoming societal expectations, cultural challenges, and achieving success on his own terms.Alpesh is a 50-year-old, Indian, gay man who opens up about his upbringing and the lack of role models who looked like him. He was expected to follow a traditional path of marriage and children, but his life has taken a different turn. His blunt nature, while sometimes off-putting to others, is a key

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00:33:31

The Chip Paradox: Laura Pettitt's Perspective

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/06/18

Laura Pettitt describes herself as ordinary, but she is anything but. Outspoken, humble, and driven by a strong moral compass, Laura shares her thoughts on growing up amidst the dichotomies of social class, being underestimated by teachers, navigating complicated family relationships, being gay in a 'safe' place like London, and seeing organisations that still need to do more to support diverse individuals. Growing up in a challenging environment, Laura, thanks to her brother boxed to

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00:48:55

More Than a Rugby Player: Sam Smith’s Story of...

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/06/11

Join us for an incredibly moving episode with Sam Smith, a former professional rugby player for Harlequins and Worcester Warriors, as he shares his journey on his first podcast.Sam reflects on his early life in a happy, loving family home. At the age of 11, his mum became ill, and he learned to develop a sixth sense to gauge what he would find behind the door when returning from school. He was always striving to make his family happy and constantly felt like he was failing. This pattern of being a

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00:46:03

The Power of Choice and Luck with Toni Kent

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/06/04

In this heartfelt episode, Toni Kent shares her powerful journey from challenging beginnings to professional success, navigating family complexities and societal expectations.Toni reflects on her early life, often playing a pseudo-parenting role with her eldest brother for her four younger siblings—she was even her mum's birthing partner. Despite the struggles and losing her father at a young age, there were lots of moments of joy. A poignant memory is her mom's note that read "good

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00:43:37

How Love Changed My Life: Jon Stanners

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/05/28

There may not have been a Jon without Laura. Meeting his wife, then girlfriend, was the moment that Jon reshaped his life.Jon opens up about his disruptive teenage years, admitting he wasn't always a nice person. His relationship with Laura triggered change. He knew he had to change if he wanted their relationship to go anywhere and the disruption needed to stop. In his younger years Jon and his family were homeless, and Jon shares his story of sleeping in a kitchen. He always knew he was

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00:50:34

Harriet JW's Journey: Party Animal to Music Mogul to...

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/05/21

Harriet JW dreamed of scoring goals, but life had other plans. At 16, she spent two weeks in a coma—was it because she was in doing something she should, or a misfortunate accident? Waking up felt like a scene from a movie, a white room, with "Mad World" from Donnie Darko playing in the background, leaving her wondering what had happened.Harriet wears many hats, evolving from a party animal to someone who does things her own way and wants to have a real impact to artist today. She's

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