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 different, constantly searching for a community where he belonged. Pretending to be middle class led to a self-destructive mentality, after meeting Laura they agreed to move and this became a symbolic move away from Southampton.
Jon finds immense pleasure in helping others. He lives aspirationally, deriving happiness from others' success and contributing to it. He emphasises the importance of helping his children and others reach their potential. Laura, his anchor, helps him be more present.
Parenthood doesn't come naturally to Jon, but family is his anchor. He believes life is truly about others. Continuously building self-awareness helps him find opportunities that align with himself and his true purpose.
Join us as Jon shares his journey of self-discovery, the importance of family, and the fulfilment he finds in helping others succeed. It's a story of self-awareness and wanting to be better each day to be the best person and father Jon can be.
Jon #YouAreAClassOfYourOwn
Guest Jon Stanners
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Host: Mira Magecha
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Creative Director: Alex Payne
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Editor: Josh Partridge
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Music: Jay Witsey
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Sponsor:
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