Think being a bodyguard is just about wearing black and looking intimidating? Think again. In this episode, I sit down with Jenni—a woman who’s navigated everything from close protection for Middle Eastern royalty to laying bricks with lads on building sites. Spoiler: both required a tough skin, a quick mind, and an eye for bullshit.
We talk about:
- What it’s really like to enter the male-dominated world of close protection (hint: it involves bunk beds, 10-mile runs, and vomiting on command).
- How a Prince’s Trust course and a chance radio gig sparked Jenni’s path to becoming a detective.
- The politics of being the invisible shield for high-profile clients—princesses, posh kids, and personal protection around the world.
- Bricklaying, sexism, and cat litter recipes for cleaning red diesel. Yep, we went there.
- Why rejection, discomfort, and getting chucked from a job with a week’s notice actually fuelled Jenni’s biggest wins.
This one’s a rollercoaster from posh palaces to muddy boots. If you’ve ever questioned whether you belong in a room—or on a building site—Jenni’s story is your sign to pull up your boots and get stuck in anyway.
Big Takeaways:
- You don’t need to “fit the mould” when you can bulldoze it.
- Uncomfortable doesn’t mean incapable—it’s just the cost of growth.
- Being underestimated is exhausting… but also a secret weapon.
- Sometimes success looks like a luxury yacht. Sometimes it looks like a wheelbarrow.
Dares from This Episode:
- Say yes before you're ready (because let’s be honest, you’ll never feel ready).
- Learn the skills, take the hits, and back yourself—even if you're the only woman in the room.
- Redefine what failure looks like. It's not being fired—it’s not daring at all.
Bonus Bits:
- Harrowing tales from Saudi palaces, Comic Con, and dodgy job sites
- Why the nanny might actually be your boss
- Michelle gets mistaken for a drug mule (again)
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