In 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 successful corporate career to a thriving artistic life, embracing both the challenges and the joys of building her own creative brand. Anna’s story and words of advice are a wonderful reminder that it’s never too late to create a one precious life filled with colour, freedom, and self-discovery.

For more on Anna Jacobs here: https://annajacobsart.com/

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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 life.

After selling his business importing and exporting Harley Davidson bikes, David was searching for his next move. Little did he know that his passion for surfing would lead him to collaborate with world-class professors and AI experts, working on cutting-edge technology in sustainable commercial shipping.

Along the way, he has been pushed out of his comfort zone, working to hone his presenting and pitching skills, and discovering a new passion: helping others find their inner public speaker. David speaks compellingly about the power of authenticity in public speaking and the courage to believe that we are enough just as we are.

David’s story is one of innovation, passion, and a relentless entrepreneurial spirit. It begins on the water but goes far beyond it.

For more information on David Young and public speaking: https://veespeak.co.uk/

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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 initially ran her food van from her driveway. Throughout this episode, Julie emphasises the importance of pursuing passions, taking risks, and finding joy in cooking for others. She reflects on her diverse career, offering valuable insights and heartfelt advice.

One Precious Life Podcast celebrates incredible individuals who follow their passions and do inspiring work. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for your career or personal growth, Julie’s story is one of continuous exploration and never giving up, regardless of the challenges, and her philosophy of living life without fear.

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 design in the UK.

Since then, Sally has transformed her vision into an award winning practice, Stitch, initially refinancing her home to enable the start-up of the business. Her passion didn’t stop there; she also founded a charity, The London Neighbourhood Scholarship Trust, to help underprivileged individuals pursue studies in architecture. Sally is also a published author who continues to indulge in her love of writing whenever she finds a spare moment.

The shortage of housing was a hot issue in the recent UK elections, but it’s also a global concern. Sally’s insights into the challenges of building large-scale housing are both timely and relevant. Listen here for an intriguing journey that takes us from the port of Durban, South Africa, to London via Oxford.

For more information on Sally Lewis: https://stitcharchitects.co.uk

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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 much better really resonate, because as Liam explains, he really “understands what he’s doing and why he’s doing it”.

We all have just one precious life and most of us spend a significant amount of it working. The question is: are you living your best working life? One Precious Life interviews fabulously regular people doing inspiring work, in or alongside their day jobs.

For more information on Liam Plowman and Wild & Lees: https://wildandlees.com/

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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.

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