At 63 you’d think you’d want to slow down a little. Not our guest, Bernie Hollywood OBE, who has just completed a solo 3,000 mile row across the Atlantic in his “Boat of Hope” to raise awareness around young people’s mental health. An experience which almost ended his life.

Over the last 40 years, Liverpool-born social entrepreneur, charity guru and adventurer Bernie, has raised over £42 million for UK and overseas charities.

His achievements include:-

trekking the north and south poles
reaching Everest base camp
cycling across the USA
running in a race across the Sahara Desert
running over 150 marathons, including 41 over 20 consecutive days

Bernie is also a world record holder, running the longest distance in seven days. In his Liverpool home, he contributed to the build of a local boxing club to help get vulnerable kids off the streets and put them on the right pathway and has received countless awards for his philanthropy. His overseas work includes building sustainable schools in Kenya.

A key focus of our conversation is around Bernie’s immense mindset and how the power of conversation, connection and his love of community has led him to make the biggest impact on the lives of so many.

www.berniehollywood.com

Let’s talk on to walk on with Bernie Hollywood and see where it leads.

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A gut reaction that my husband, Patrick is my guest this week could either be that it’s completely corny or that it has sparked curiosity.

Patrick Walters is some-one whose upbringing and diverse life experiences never ceases to fascinate me.

Highlights include

Born and brought up in Kenya
Learned to learning to fly with the RAF
Worked for The Walt Disney Company
Lived in Paris and the USA, witnessing and playing a role in the aftermath of 9/11 and
Led the way in the ports industry creating 1000’s of jobs in Liverpool, the city he now calls home.

I am nervously excited that Patrick has agreed to share his story so let’s talk on to walk on and let’s see where it leads…

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A book is needed to list the countless achievements and credentials of Jennifer John.

Not only the most incredible singer, composer, writer, vocal coach and mentor but Jennifer draws on her creativity and compassion to impact the lives of the many.

Training countless choirs including the award winning “Sense of Sound Singers”, as a vocal coach on The Voice and coach to many a famous artist, Jennifer is a music powerhouse.

As well as sharing her story, you will learn how, fuelled by her passion and purpose, Jennifer has for years used creativity, community, connection and music collectively to help people not only find their singing voice but also to discover who they are. I am excited to share this incredible woman and her story.

Let’s talk on to walk on with Jennifer and see where it leads….

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Patrick Gaul, in my eyes, is an unsung Liverpool and legal legend.

We met 26 years ago on my first nerve wracking day as a trainee solicitor with leading Liverpool law firm Weightmans.

Paddy, as he is known by many, was my first “boss” and instead of the anticipated query about my legal knowledge he immediately asked if I was a Red or Blue. As a raving Liverpool fan meeting an Evertonian it was test I immediately failed but one that began our bond and cemented our love of chat and banter for the years to come.

Patrick was not only a great lawyer but as its Managing Partner from 2003 to 2012 he led Weightmans to becoming a leading national law firm securing its future and legacy for years to come.

Now retired from the legal world we not only chat about how conversations and the power of words have impacted his life and career but his passion for all things Ireland including his 20 year mission to help secure the future of Liverpool’s Irish Centre for current and future generations.

Let’s talk on to walk on with Patrick Gaul and let’s see where it leads.

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Ajay Gupta makes it his daily mission to make a difference to people’s lives. After experiencing the famous Tony Robbins fire walk at just nine years old he went on to become Tony’s top motivational speaker, meeting former presidents, prime ministers and presenting to business leaders across 43 countries.

Ajay’s absolute determination to share his message is infectious and you will hear how, by making the smallest mindset and physical changes on a continuous basis, we can truly become the best version of ourselves. Not only has he made a difference to my life, I know he can make a difference to yours.

Danielle McDermott is a wonderful example of how the toughest of experiences can be turned into the best of experiences when looking through the eyes of positivity.

As she was emerging from a number of years suffering with depression Danielle will never forget the 1st day of November 2018 when she found a small lump in her breast.

While she says in her wonderfully titled book “Bald, Brave and Bloody Beautiful” that nothing will ever prepare a woman for a diagnosis of breast cancer, the Danielle you will hear from today is one who has emerged from her experience like a phoenix ready to take on the world.

In January 2019 aged 37 Danny de Brabander was diagnosed with stage four terminal cancer yet lives his life to be the best version of himself he can be.
Alongside his many supporters at #TeamDDB, Danny has raised nearly £70,000 contributing towards bowel cancer research, his local hospital and foodbanks plus organising #randomactsofkindness that bring back the smiles to those in need across his community.

I want my power of conversation message to reach people of all ages but accept young adults may not rush to listen to my podcast; one way to reach them is to celebrate, connect and have conversations with those of the younger generation who are doing great things.

As the founder of Talk Twenties, Gaby Mendes is doing just that.
Her podcast has over 20,000 listeners and a British podcast awards nomination and Talk Twenties is now Gaby’s full-time business bridging the gap between full time education and the daunting world of adult life.

Michelle Walters is the creator and host of Talk on to Walk on, the podcast which shares real life stories from inspirational people who, through the power of conversation, have found the courage to walk on to where they are today. After releasing four guest interview episodes with hugely positive feedback from her listeners, Michelle has been repeatedly asked to start sharing her own story behind the podcast.

Emma Grace Arends is a successful actor, incredible singer and all round multi-talented performer. With roles spanning across Shakespeare, gritty tv dramas, children’s film productions and a multitude of musical theatre performances. Emma’s career in film, television and theatre has also taken her beyond the UK to Australia and the United States. I promise you Emma’s life lessons are not only relatable to the performing arts world but to all our lives.