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One Precious Life PodcastMeet Melissa Power and the Reinvention that began with Rehab..After surviving being hit by a car, everything changed for Melissa Power. What began as rehab became a complete reinvention - building a life as an indoor cycling instructor, studio owner, and founder of an academy that’s trained nearly 1,000 instructors.In this episode of the One Precious Life podcast, we talk about changing your life after a turning point, building a business from scratch, choosing what you love, even when it comes with doubt, risk, and hard days.We also talk hustle, motherhood, the loneliness of leadership, and why being kind - and not re...
2026-01-1446 min
One Precious Life PodcastFrom rescuing 500 beagles to piloting her own plane - Virginia Mouseler shows how one life can hold many chapters.Virginia Mouseler has lived many lives. She began as a philosopher in Paris, co-founded The Wit - the global TV trend observatory - from her kitchen table, survived serious health challenges, and even learned to fly her own plane.But it’s her “second life” that is perhaps the most extraordinary: rescuing nearly 500 laboratory beagles and giving them the chance to run on grass for the very first time.In this episode of the One Precious Life Podcast, Virginia shares her story of curiosity, courage, compassion - and the reminder that our one precious life can ho...
2025-08-271h 01
One Precious Life PodcastIt all started with a random encounter on a bus from London to Birmingham…It all started with a random encounter on a bus from London to Birmingham…On this episode of One Precious Life, we meet Michelle Agyeman-Coley. Founder of Future Brand Thinking, a trailblazer who turned the stress of the pandemic into an opportunity to launch her own Communications, PR and Marketing Agency.Michelle graduated with a law and business degree, destined for a career in courtrooms - until that unexpected bus conversation rerouted her into the world of fashion and lifestyle PR.Over two decades, she’s smashed ceilings, challenged norms, and built a busi...
2025-06-051h 05
One Precious Life PodcastFrom Sports Journalist to Game-Changing Inventor - With a Splash of Dancing QueenFrom Sports Journalist to Game-Changing Inventor - With a Splash of Dancing QueenWhat do you do when your dream job no longer excites you?In the latest episode of the One Precious Life podcast, we meet Dom Cotton, former BBC sports journalist, who spent years covering major sporting events. But when the learning stopped, he didn’t settle, he shifted careers. Then, a chance conversation about cycling safety with his now business partner led them to something extraordinary: the invention of a foldable cycling helmet, solving a problem for cyclists.What followed wa...
2025-03-2556 min
One Precious Life PodcastAnna Jacobs - A Force of ColourIn the next episode of the One Precious Life Podcast, we meet Anna Jacobs—an inspiring artist and designer. Hear her story from escaping a cult, to being in a girl band, to finding liberation through grit and an unshakable vision.With her vibrant spirit and deep passion for colour, Anna has made creativity her anchor and her form of self-expression. In this unforgettable conversation, she shares the highs and lows of her path, her love for colour as a source of healing, and the courage it takes to leave things behind.Anna transitioned from a...
2024-11-121h 08
One Precious Life PodcastFrom Harley Davidsons to surfing and public speaking - it all started with a board, a love for the ocean, and a desire to make the unpredictable predictable.Imagine yourself in a breathtakingly beautiful bay on the west coast of Ireland, paddling on your board, waiting for that perfect wave - only to find that the weather has other plans. This was a familiar frustration for David Young, but instead of letting the unpredictable conditions get in the way, he saw an opportunity: the need for micro-weather forecasting technology that could help people like him know exactly when to get out on the water. What began as a spark of inspiration on the waves soon grew into an innovative venture that would change the course of his l...
2024-09-221h 00
One Precious Life PodcastOn the Philosophy of Living a Life Without Fear: From Video Games and Arthouse Chairs to the Beach, Chinese Cuisine, and Beyond.The One Precious Life podcast meets Julie Man. Julie recounts her family's immigration journey from Hong Kong to setting up a restaurant business in Britain, and how this helped shape her independent and self-reliant nature.Julie’s life has taken some interesting turns, from her successful career in video gaming in the pioneering days of the UK games industry, which eventually led her back to her family's Chinese culinary roots. Julie shares the story of setting up Juju's Oriental Kitchen, a street food business specialising in Asian fusion cuisine during the pandemic, and how she ini...
2024-07-2843 min
World ScreenThat’s Entertainment!Fremantle’s Vasha Wallace, Banijay’s James Townley, BBC Studios’ André Renaud and All3Media International’s Nick Smith will discuss trends in non-scripted formats.
2024-07-2431 min
One Precious Life PodcastDo you have a favourite street you like walking down? You don’t know why: is it the width of the pavement, the way the trees are growing, or the dimensions of the buildings?Do you have a favourite street you like walking down? You don’t know why: is it the width of the pavement, the way the trees are growing, or the dimensions of the buildings? For Sally Lewis, an urban designer and architect, answering these questions fills much of her day. Originally, Sally's father refused to support her studying architecture at university in South Africa, telling her there were no successful female architects. But she proved that she could, graduating as one of the top students, before going on to win a scholarship to study for an MA in urban de...
2024-07-0742 min
One Precious Life PodcastAfter experiencing a life-altering event, Liam Plowman transitioned from being a joyless salaryman in media tech to a joyful entrepreneur, running his own wine shop.One Precious Life podcast talks to people doing inspiring work. Episode two features the fantastic Liam Plowman. After experiencing a life-altering event that prompted a total re-evaluation of his career, Liam Plowman transitioned from being a joyless salaryman to a joyful entrepreneur, running his own local wine shop Wild & Lees. Liam's story not only offers intriguing insights from a career perspective but also highlights the profound fulfilment that comes from following your passion. Despite some pretty intense setbacks, from burglary to floods and exploding wine bottles, Liam’s insights about how he can deal with stress so mu...
2024-06-0139 min
One Precious Life PodcastMoscow via Manchester: Paula's story from Masterchef to Beeswax and Global Television.One Precious Life podcast talks to people doing inspiring work. Episode one features the amazing Paula Warwick. Moscow via Manchester: from Masterchef to Beeswax and Global Television. Against the odds, from humble beginnings, Paula has forged a career in international television alongside setting up a successful natural beeswax skincare business with some unexpected results.One Precious Life interviews fabulously regular people doing inspiring work, in or alongside their day jobs. These exceptional individuals are finding their calling, making the leap, or following their star at work and beyond.For more information on Paula and Batch #001...
2024-04-2056 min