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.

Click here to learn more about the www.liverpoolirishcentre.org

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.

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.

Kate Orr is a queen of business strategy and is where she is today because of her endless determination, tenacity, and resilience not least shown after the devastating loss of her friend and business partner, Kate McIver in 2019 aged just 30.

Samantha Messias started drawing when she was just 5 years old. Having endured a traumatic early childhood, art helped her communicate and heal. She’s now taking the world by storm by combining opening up about her story with creating award-winning hyper-realistic drawings of public figures, including Nelson Mandela, Oprah Winfrey, Princess Diana, Will Smith, Bob Marley, and Sir David Attenborough.

Dave Kirby is one of Liverpool’s most successful playwrights, directors, and producers. He’s always had a love of writing but it wasn’t until his 40s that his dream of becoming a full-time writer became a reality. Over half a million people have belly-laughed throughout his sell out comedy plays, including Brick Up the Mersey Tunnels, Lost Soul and Council Depot Blues.