Faye Edwards is the ultimate hype woman! She is an international fitness presenter, trainer, and now a master trainer at Johnson Digital Studios. Faye has an incredible portfolio of achievements and accolades including being one of Davina McCall's trainers on her online fitness platform - 'Own Your Goals'. But what sets Faye apart is her relentless determination, big heart, and infectious energy. In this episode, we discuss the fitness industry, the importance of community, and the big setbacks Faye has experienced. Faye is just a pure joy to be around and I know you will all find so much value in this episode.

You can follow Faye @fayes_fitness

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António Ferreira is a prolific multi-award-winning mental health activist, campaigner, public speaker, disruptor, and expert by experience. António fervently campaigns for anti-racism within the mental health sector, intending to shift the way the UK views and addresses mental ill-health within racialized communities. As a teenager, António went through a traumatic experience of mental ill-health. He was diagnosed with ‘Undifferentiated Schizophrenia’ and ‘Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder’ and experienced auditory hallucinations. This conversation was one of the most profound and open conversations I've ever had. For someone who has lived with Mental Health problems for over 10 years, I found this chat really comforting and was just in awe of António and all the amazing work he does. Trigger Warning: Schizophrenia, Mental Illness, Personality Disorder. You can follow António Ferreira @antonioferreira_mh

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This week's guest is the super-talented producer Nicky Bedu who so just happens to also be my big cousin!With over 15 years of film & TV experience under his belt, Nicky Bedu is the co-founder of Fully Focused Productions, the production company renowned for having its finger on the pulse of the UK’s up-and-coming filmmaking talent.Fully Focused is an award-winning, youth-led production company, creating film and online content. They use the power of film to explore complex issues and as a catalyst for conversation, awareness and change.

You can follow Nicky and Fully Focused Productions here :@nickybedu @ukfullyfocused

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Chizzy Akudolu is a brilliant actor and producer who many of you will recognize from the TV series Holby City where she played Mo Efanga.We talk about her acting career and how her confidence took a stumble after appearing on the hit show 'Strictly Come Dancing'.Chizzy also shares about her own journey with depression and what lessons she has learned along the way. You are going to be blown away by Chizzy, her story, and her attitude to life. Oh, and she is hilarious so get ready for some belly laughs!

You can follow Chizzy at lil_bit_of_chiz

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This episode is a really special one for so many reasons. I am neurodivergent and raising a child who is autistic, therefore, promoting neurodiversity is something I am so super passionate about. A lot of the time we think about an autism diagnosis and children, but there are so many adults who are undiagnosed, and if and when they do get that diagnosis it's a journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance and sometimes fear. Lee Chambers is a British Psychologist, entrepreneur, and speaker. He was hit with an auto immune condition that completely changed his world and in this episode, you will hear all about it,

He is the founder of Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing - one of the UK's leading workplace well-being specialists. Lee was named a Marie Claire Future Shaper 2022 and is someone who is passionate about conscious leadership, equality of health opportunity, and menopause awareness.

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The Big N.O. podcast is about turning a No into a Next Opportunity. At the end of each episode, I ask my guest to suggest someone they think would be a great person to have on the show - the idea of connecting me to the next opportunity. Today's guest is the wonderful Alex Holmes. Alex was suggested by our mutual friend Will Poulter (episode 1). Alex Holmes really is a role model who has done incredible, transformative work battling bullying in the UK. Alex experienced bullying at school until one day in sixth form he decided he'd had enough and decided to find an effective way to combat the issue for himself and others. He created the 'Anti-Bullying Ambassadors: trained up pupils who could combat bullying at playground level, particularly in supporting bullied children to speak out. Now deputy CEO of the Diana Award, a legacy charity to Princess Diana which believes young people can change the world.

You are going to love this episode and Alex!

You can follow Alex at @abcholmes and @antibullyingpro

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My first guest is the wonderful Will Poulter. Will and I first became friends after he read an article I wrote about raising my autistic son of mixed heritage. He's been a great supporter of my work and also did a beautiful reading of my children's book 'Buster Finds His Beat' which you can watch here

During our chat we talk about his career, personal setbacks, his own mental health, diversity, disabilities and so much more.

You can follow Will Poulter here: @Willpoulter

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