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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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01:04:09

Half Indian, Half Normal: Discovering Our Hidden Stories

A Class of Their Own ·

2025/02/18

Half Indian, Half NormalThe Stories We Tell OurselvesWhat happens when you say something as a joke… and then realise it reveals something much deeper?Writer and poet Ramanique Ahluwalia joins me for an honest, powerful conversation about identity, belonging, and the quiet pressures that shape us. From growing up between cultures to navigating sexuality without the words to describe it, this episode is full of moments that will stay with you.What we cover:🔥 Joking about being "half

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01:10:53

Building a Life That Actually Feels Good

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2025/02/11

Ever feel like you're just making it up as you go?You're not alone.What happens when you stop chasing what you should do.And start figuring out what actually makes you happy?Dave Buonaguidi is back.From career highs and failures to social media, money, and the strange stigma of just being happy, this conversation goes deep (with a few Pringles analogies thrown in).It's as raw, funny and unexpectedly deep as the first.We talk about midlife wake-up calls, creative risks, and why some

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00:34:36

Starting Over at 50: The Unexpected Upside

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2025/02/04

Would you let Fear hold you back?If it was the only thing standing between you and the life you want. In part two, Nishma Patel Robb gets brutally honest about ambition, reinvention, and finally backing herself. 🔥 From blagging her way into a dream job to leading at Google. - She shares the hustle, the fear, and the reality 💰 "Without money, you don’t have choice" - The mindset that shaped everything 📖 Work bucket lists & big pivots - Taking the risk from financial security at

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00:44:25

Building Your Dream Life Starts with This

A Class of Their Own ·

2025/01/28

Nishma Patel Robb’s journey is a mix of rebellion, resilience, and redefining success on her terms. From a salesgirl with “phenomenal blag” to a managing director, she shares her story of ambition, humour in the darkest times, and navigating life's non-linear path. What we cover: Starting from the bottom: Saving £300 a month and chasing security for her family Finding love at work: Falling for the first man who wasn’t intimidated by her IVF and twins: The frustration, hope, and joy of

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00:54:32

The Dark Side of Positivity: How Happiness Culture...

A Class of Their Own ·

2025/01/21

What happens when you spend your life pretending everything’s fine? Matt Ebbage opens up about the pressure to suppress anything that wasn’t “positive” how that led to years of anger and self-doubt, and the slow, uncomfortable process of facing it all What we discuss: Toxic positivity: The hidden damage of suppressing emotions to keep up appearances. The overthinking spiral: Why Matt always second-guessed himself and how therapy shifted his mindset. Anger and shame: Unpacking the emotional

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00:48:33

The Power of Human Connection in a Divided World

A Class of Their Own ·

2025/01/14

This week’s episode explores the complexities of identity, fairness, and growth in a way that feels deeply personal and universally relatable.Highlights include: Embracing life’s unfairness: Why accepting that “life isn’t always fair” can be liberating, and how shifting our mindset allows us to thrive Mixed-race challenges: A candid discussion on raising mixed-race children, understanding the unique struggles they may face, and the lessons from navigating identity within family

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00:37:34

Sal Naseem: The Hidden Truths About Police Conduct

A Class of Their Own ·

2025/01/07

A story about leadership. Not really.It’s about survival. In Part 2 of our conversation, Sal Naseem peels back the layers of what it actually takes to drive change in a system built to resist it. A system that doesn’t just push back—it pulls you apart. Sal doesn’t sugar-coat it: the racism, the denial, the people who tried to break him from the inside out. But here’s the thing—Sal’s not here for pity. He’s here for truth. He lays bare the cost of being the first. The cost of speaking up. The

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00:19:18

Making 2025 Your Best Year Yet

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/12/31

Forget the 'new year, new me' clichés. This episode is about building momentum and making intentional decisions that last. In just 19 minutes, hear powerful insights from our incredible guests Samantha, Santanna, Amardeep, Ravinol, Sara and Naroop. They've overcome challenges, embraced change, and created habits that truly work. Ready to shape your 2025 on your terms? Here's a snippet: 🎯 Deciding what truly deserves your energy 🤝 Building meaningful connections and boundaries 💪 Turning

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00:16:12

6 Lessons to Instantly Boost Your Inspiration Levels...

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2024/12/24

In just 16 minutes, our incredible guests share - how they’ve overcome challenges and built new habits in 2024 From navigating sobriety to redefining success, hear real stories of growth and mindset shifts. Practical ideas to shape your own year ahead, from monthly goals to creating space for what truly matters. A golden-star commitment to kickstart your 2024. Short, sharp, and crisp - packed with inspiration. Let’s start the new year right! Guests: Santanna Oush Ravinol Chambers Sara

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00:56:49

Fighting for Joy When Life Breaks You

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2024/12/17

How do you rebuild when life tears your world apart? From the outside, Samantha had what looked like a stable childhood, but the cracks ran deep. At just seven years old, her mum’s affair shattered her family, leaving her dad heartbroken and her world upended. Samantha grew up fast, taking on the emotional and practical weight of her home life. But nothing could prepare her for losing her dad, the person who made her feel safe, loved, and grounded. Holding his hand as he took his last breath

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00:41:01

Sal Naseem Shares the Dark Truth About Racism,...

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/12/10

This episode isn't just for people like Sal Naseem, it's for anyone with the power to listen, learn, and act. Sal Naseem, author of True North: A Story of Racism, Resilience & Resisting Systems of Denial, has lived through it all: the relentless racism, the concrete / glass / all the ceilings, and the fight to create change within resistant institutions. From a childhood shaped by violence and survival instincts to becoming the Regional Director for London and National Discrimination Lead at

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01:03:25

Emma Freivogel's Daring Quest for Hidden Talent

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/12/03

This isn’t just another episode on A Class of Their Own Podcast it’s a rallying cry. Emma Freivogel, CEO of Radical Recruit, is on a mission to prove that the people society overlooks are often the ones with the most to offer. Emma’s story starts in a home where love had no limits. Her parents ran an open-door policy, well her mum did and her dad fed any kid in need could walk through their door. But with generosity came tension: “Why can’t it just be us?” Emma reflects on the push and pull

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00:43:16

Conversations Most Men Avoid and Desperately Need

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2024/11/26

This week's episode brings you the kind of conversations most men avoid-and desperately need. It's raw, it's real, and it might just be the push you need to stop bottling things up and start talking.From living in shame to finding purpose, these stories challenge everything we think about what it means to be "strong." Josh White opens up about how being the life of the party masked crippling anxiety, fear, and feelings of failure. Diagnosed with ADHD, he was labelled, judged, and left searching

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00:33:14

MIND-BLOWING Stories of Men's Strength Revealed

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/11/19

This isn’t just another episode. It’s a lifeline. It’s a collection of raw, honest moments from five incredible men who’ve walked through pain, joy, and the grey areas in between—and lived to share their truths. Through rebuilding and rising stronger. Their words will resonate, challenge, and inspire you to confront what you’ve been holding back. Sam Smith reveals the weight of feeling worthless after sport, the emptiness of chasing the next thing, and the life-changing moment someone made him

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00:57:36

How Naroop Jhooti Found Love After Losing Everything

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/11/12

Ever had life break you wide open, leaving you to rebuild from scratch? For Naroop Jhooti, that moment hit when a 25+ year relationship ended, leaving him single at 41 and a male role model for his daughter. This episode is a raw dive into the gut-wrenching reality of finding yourself again, not just as a father, but as a man who’s faced down insecurity, heartbreak, and the fear of never finding love again. Growing up, Naroop never felt like he fit in. Bullied for an eye condition and never

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01:08:44

From Boardrooms to Monkhood: The Unbelievable Journey...

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2024/11/05

What would make a successful stockbroker give it all up to become a monk? In this jaw-dropping episode, Ravinol Chambers reveals his path from a stock trader with wealth at his fingertips to embracing an austere life of service and self-discovery. Hear Ravinol’s raw reflections on how he faced his family’s expectations, the intensity of monkhood, and his struggles with society’s definition of success. He shares the dark side of societal pressure, the liberating power of true connection, and

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00:46:25

The Art of Desire: Sara Pope's Journey to Passion

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2024/10/29

Afraid of failure? Sara risked everything to follow her passion.Find out how she transformed fear into joy.Sara Pope knows that feeling. She had a good career, a steady path – but something didn’t feel right. Then, in a seemingly simple but transformative shift, Sara turned to paint and found her true medium: lips.In this episode, Sara talks about her journey, from studying mathematics, to shoe designer to an artist capturing the most human thing of all – our mouths. Each lip painting carries

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00:58:36

Drinks, Demons, and Dogs: How Alan Daly Found Hope in...

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/10/22

We dive deep into the raw, emotional, and often turbulent journey of Alan Daly, a high-flying corporate exec whose world spiralled into chaos as he battled addiction and anxiety. Alan takes us through his early years, growing up in an environment shaped by fear, and the crushing expectations of trying to ‘fit in.’ It was all about accomplishment, but none of it ever felt real to him. Despite his career success, climbing the ladder felt hollow, and the pressure to perform drove Alan into a

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01:04:18

Breaking Boxes and Beats: Santanna Oush on Life,...

A Class of Their Own ·

2024/10/15

This episode of A Class of Their Own is one you won’t want to miss. We sit down with Santanna Oush, the DJ and in her own words the most motivational person in the room. Santanna's story is a rollercoaster of resilience, creativity, and bold self-expression. This episode will have you curious and wondering where we will go next. Buckle up, because this conversation will take you from the humble beginnings selling potatoes out of a blue van to lighting up stages at 14 – all while navigating the

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00:54:44

The Power of Now vs Outdated Masculinity Ideals

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2024/10/08

What happens when you’ve lived your whole life behind a mask maybe one involving the idealism of masculinity - was that toxic masculinity. Then one day it falls away? In this gripping episode, Amardeep Parmar sits down to talk about the moment everything changed and the surprising lessons he’s learned from it all. From his early years growing up in Barkingside, East London, faking confidence to fit in, to losing friends to suicide, Amardeep’s story is one of constant reinvention. He candidly

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