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Inspirational life-stories with journalist Helen Fospero.

As a journalist, l’ve reported on and presented a wide-range of TV programmes and continue to meet incredible people – a podcast series offered a fantastic new challenge with no shortage of ideas for guests. With such a simple brief to work with, I knew I could introduce a natural mix of inspirational people, business leaders, celebrities and find a home for those without necessarily a high profile but with interesting lives worthy of airtime.

  • #88 – Melanie Sykes

    Published February 20, 2022

    Melanie Sykes shares her relief at being diagnosed with autism Broadcaster & editor-in-chief of The Frank Magazine Melanie Sykes speaks openly to Helen about her recent discovery she’s autistic & her new-found determination to speak out & help others. Melanie has embraced her diagnosis at the age of 51 & says she’s looking at life…

  • #87 – Alessandro Savelli

    Published February 14, 2022

    Entrepreneur Alessandro Savelli shares the story of creating Pasta Evangelists As a young boy, Alessandro Savelli grew up in Genoa in Italy enjoying pasta made by his grandmother. When he wanted to start a brand from scratch, he came up with the idea for Pasta Evangelists, offering hand-made fresh pasta and the ingredients for delicious…

  • #86 – Allan Scott

    Published February 6, 2022

    Screenwriter Allan Scott shares his 30-year journey to get The Queen’s Gambit to our screens Netflix say The Queen’s Gambit has broken all records for the most watched limited series, with 62 million households gripped by their seven-part drama. But the story behind it is just as fascinating. Co-creator & executive producer Allan Scott bought the rights to…

  • #85 – Rhian Stephenson

    Published January 23, 2022

    Helen chats to ARTAH founder & nutritional therapist Rhian Stephenson As well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions fade & over-ambitious goals for a new body start to slip, wellness guru Rhian Stephenson explains the power of food and how to feel good & energised all year round. Rhian is a nutritional therapist & naturopath who gave up…

  • #84 – Peter Wight

    Published January 16, 2022

    Actor Peter Wight on his upcoming BBC drama & film Cyrano British actor Peter Wight tells Helen about filming the upcoming BBC drama The Reckoning, based on the life of disgraced entertainer Jimmy Savile. He also chats about working with Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage on Cyrano which is out at cinemas now. Peter,…

  • #83 – Fredi Nwaka

    Published January 9, 2022

    Film writer/director & mentor Fredi Nwaka talks about his new comedy Fredi Nwaka’s latest film, On the Other Foot, about a white racist cabbie who find himself stuck in a black body for 72 hours is comedic as well as thought-provoking.  Fredi looks back on growing up as the only black child in the seaside…

  • #82 – Simson Uri-Khob

    Published December 12, 2021

    Simson Uri-Khob talks about his life saving black rhinos in Namibia Simson Uri-Khob is CEO of Save the Rhino Trust Namibia & this year’s winner of Prince William’s Tusk Lifetime Award for Conservation in Africa. He explains why he’s dedicated his life to protecting the world’s last free-roaming black rhino population in the desert from…

  • #81 – Annie Auerbach

    Published December 5, 2021

    Helen chats to brand strategist & FLEX author Annie Auerbach Annie Auerbach explains how learning to flex in our work & home lives, being rebellious & reinventing the rules, helps to create a smarter, happier life. Annie is the co-founder of trends & cultural insights agency Starling and an expert in the future of work….

  • #80 – Jared Blumenfeld

    Published November 28, 2021

    Post COP26, Helen talks to California’s Secretary for Environmental Protection Born in the UK to American parents, Jared Blumenfeld is one of America’s most innovative environmental leaders. He attended COP26 in Glasgow & gives us his take on what was achieved at the UN’s climate change summit as well as talking about the progress being…

  • #79 – Sabine Roemer

    Published November 21, 2021

    Helen chats to master jewellery artist Sabine Roemer Sabine knew at the age of 15 she wanted to design jewellery & work for herself. She shares fascinating stories of making a bracelet for Morgan Freeman for the Oscars; a golden corset for Angelina Jolie for the Maleficent 2 red carpet & reflects on precious time…

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    Virtual Exhibition – Convex Conversation

    Published November 18, 2021

    An online exhibition space for the Convex Conversation We work all over the world and are proud to announce our Online exhibition space. Convex is a place like no other and with that in mind we have launched our Digital Exhibition Centre. In its debut showcase, you can walk around and discover 50 conversations and…

  • #78 – Mark Ormrod

    Published November 14, 2021

    Triple amputee & Pride of Britain winner Mark Ormrod MBE shares his incredible story This year’s Pride of Britain Fundraiser of the Year & Royal Marines Veteran Mark Ormrod tells Helen how his life was devastated in a split second in the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007. He stepped on & triggered an improvised…