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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.
Helen chats to one of the nation’s favourite actors, Neil Stuke. In this week’s Convex Conversation, actor & man of Kent Neil Stuke talks about his roles in everything from Silk & Dr Foster to Silent Witness, Dr Who & Game On. He also shares his passion for community & saving the great British pub;…
Helen chats to Hilary Evans – CEO of Alzheimer’s Research UK In this week’s Convex Conversation, Hilary Evans talks about the pioneering research the charity is leading to find effective treatments for Alzheimer’s. Digital fingerprints could lead to early detection and treatments years before symptoms even show. Actor & supporter Samuel L Jackson speaks movingly…
Helen chats to food & travel writer John Gregory-Smith John takes us on a culinary journey to some of the incredible places he’s visited & the dishes he’s brought back to share in his beautiful cookery books. Middle Eastern & North African food are a favourite & John’s cooking films have inspired many on Instagram. He…
Helen chats to Google’s Crystal Eisinger Crystal is responsible for social media for Google UK, at just 30, her contribution to the tech & media world has already been recognised in a series of awards. Crystal shares her leadership style; the secrets to driving positive change by being ‘more pirate’ & reveals she’s writing a…
Helen chats with world-renowned sculptor Helaine Blumenfeld OBE American-born sculptor Helaine Blumenfeld gives a fascinating insight into how she creates her public sculptures – some of which are five metres high – in materials like white Italian marble & bronze. Helaine talks about her extraordinary life from growing up in New York; studying under…
Helen chats to actor, writer & broadcaster Adil Ray OBE Adil Ray, of Good Morning Britain & Citizen Khan fame, talks about his upcoming film with Dame Judi Dench; the joys of live broadcasting on ITV & Lingo – the new word game he’s hosting. Mr Khan makes a welcome appearance, as Helen & Adil…
Personal trainer Patrick Hutchinson made headlines all over the world when an unforgettable photograph of him carrying a far-right protestor to safety during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in London went viral. Patrick tells Helen how his life changed that day. His unexpected notoriety has given him & his friends a platform to set up…
Helen chats to UN Patron of the Oceans Lewis Pugh Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh describes the harsh dangers & absolute beauty of swimming in a glacial river under the ice sheet in Antarctica in just his Speedos to highlight the devastating effects of climate change. Lewis explains how all of our futures will be determined…
Helen chats to Camille Waxer, CAO of Canary Wharf Group plc Camille talks about the challenges & joys of transforming the Docklands wasteland of the early nineties into a stunning city within a city. She also shares her love of art which she’s brought to the Canary Wharf estate; discusses the importance of women at…
Helen chats to Capt Neil Jeffers, Chief Pilot of London’s Air Ambulance Neil gives a fascinating insight into what it’s like flying advanced trauma medics to the scene of critical incidents including stabbings, shootings & road accidents in the capital. London has one of the world’s most complex & crowded airspaces and the aim is…
Helen chats to Radio 4 presenter the Rev Richard Coles Former Communard, vicar of Finedon, co-presenter of BBC’s Saturday Live, musician, writer & Twitter lover Richard Coles shares stories from his youth, his days as an accidental pop star & life as a vicar. Richard also talks about coping with grief after the unexpected loss of the love of…
Dee shares remarkable stories from her six circumnavigations of the globe. She earned a place in the record books & an MBE for being the first woman to go solo the ‘wrong’ way, against prevailing winds & currents, inspired by Sir Chay Blyth. Dee talks frankly about life alone in some of the most hostile…
