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Have you ever had a Sliding Doors Moment - a decision or opportunity that could have gone either way that leads to two very different futures?
I’m Jennie Becker and I’m fascinated by ‘what if’ moments - what they look like, what we can learn from them - and how we can begin to embrace them.
Five years ago I had my very own Sliding Doors Moment when I decided to start this podcast. Since then I’ve been on an incredible journey helping guests join the dots on the small decisions or moments that made a big difference and built the path of their lives.
From Olympians to Presenters, Actors to Entrepreneurs (and even the cast of the 90s hit movie!), each episode I get to meet amazing people and ask them what could have been, if they’d chosen differently…
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- 171 - Matt Edmondson: A chance encounter
Matt Edmondson is a Broadcaster, Author, Creator and DJ, best known for hosting the BBC Radio One weekday afternoon show with Mollie King. Starting out on CBBC, he has carved out an impressive broadcasting career hosting major TV and Radio shows. As well as this, he also owns a television production company, makes best selling board games and is the author of 'The Greatest Magician in the World.'
In this episode Matt gives us a unique insight into how his creative brain works, and how he finds joy in the process and not necessarily in the outcome. Although he isn't a big believer in fate, Matt does agree that it has played a part in his life so far, as well as his persistency! His three moments include: Someone giving him work experience as a kid and the impact they made on him and his career, Mollie guest hosting Radio 1 and then becoming his bestie and co-host, and a chance encounter with someone that set him off on a wild adventure!
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Guest: @mattedmondson
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Thu, 28 May 2026 - 1h 28min - 170 - Anna Richardson: The call that changed everything
Anna Richardson is an award-winning Presenter, best selling Author, Journalist and Producer and has over three decades of experience in the British broadcasting world. She is best known for hosting shows such as Supersize vs Superskinny and the hit show Naked Attraction. She has also just started hosting the Magic Radio Request Show, broadcasting live across the nation every Sunday morning.
In this episode we discuss the importance of connection in all aspects of our lives ,and we delve into Anna's spiritual side and hear her views on fate and meant to be. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: the moment she nearly became a teacher instead of a TV broadcaster, making the decision to transition from being a TV Production Executive to present Supersize vs Superskinny, and another presenter initially turning down Naked Attraction and how Anna got the call and took a chance!
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Guest: @annarichardso
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Thu, 21 May 2026 - 1h 08min - 169 - Harleymoon Kemp: 'When Preparation Meets Opportunity'
Harleymoon Kemp is a Singer- Songwriter, Creative Director and all-round storyteller. As a country-pop artist her debut single ‘Space’ reached number one in the UK Country Charts and she has just released her new single 'Wash.' Alongside her music career, she’s also worked behind the camera as a photographer, director and producer, building a successful creative career in film and commercial production. More recently, she won Celebrity Race Across the World alongside her brother Roman.
In this episode Harley discusses the importance of finding her passion and the significance that 'making' something has on her life. She is a big believer in the notion the of 'when preparation meets opportunity' and her successes have been a prime example of this. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: meeting her best friends at dance school, doing a photography internships that changed her life, and learning the guitar and going to Nashville.
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Guest: @harleymoonkemp
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Thu, 14 May 2026 - 54min - 168 - Freya Ridings: The break-up that gave her a gift from the gods
Freya Ridings is a Singer Songwriter and Musician, who is best known for her singles such as ‘Lost Without You’ and ‘Castles.’ She's had international success showcasing deeply personal songwriting, often centered on love, loss, and vulnerability. Freya has now entered a new creative era with her third album Mother Of Pearl as she continues to solidify her place as one of the UK’s most compelling contemporary singer-songwriters.
In this episode Freya opens up around her newfound confidence and self worth and she is a big believer in following her gut. She discusses how in moments when she has stopped and surrendered into the joy of what could be, is when moments have come along that have changed her life. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: Getting her heart broken at 19 and writing ‘Lost without You,' getting signed at 21 because her friend from Brit school put her demo forward three years after leaving school and how her mum suffering life threatening pulmonary embolism changed her life....and even led to finding love!
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Guest: @freyaridings
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Thu, 07 May 2026 - 49min - 167 - Anthony Kavanagh: If he hadn't got into that nightclub, would he have become a Popstar?
Anthony Kavanagh- better known as pop singer 'Kavana' - rose to fame in the 90’s at the age of sixteen with eight Top 40 hits, including the iconic ‘I Can Make You Feel Good.’ In recent times he has appeared on TV shows such as the Big Reunion. He has released his memoir, 'Pop Scars' detailing the highs of his meteoric rise to fame, but most importantly his journey through addiction, grief, and what happens when the spotlight fades...and has been a number one Amazon pop bestseller!
In this episode Anthony brings back the nostalgia of his pop career, with every high and low imaginable. We discuss his views on regrets and coincidence and how every moment, good and bad, can have it's silver lining. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: being let into the last nightclub he tried and meeting the manager that made him a pop star, meeting his best friend Greg who made the biggest impact on his life, and not answering the phone when Madonna called!!
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Guest: @kavana_real
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Thu, 30 Apr 2026 - 1h 12min - 166 - Maria Hatzistefanis: What if she hadn't been fired?
Maria Hatzistefanis is a Founder, CEO, and Bestselling Author who built a multimillion-pound beauty empire including Rodial and Nip+Fab. She has written four books, with her latest ‘How to Make Your First Million’ released earlier this year. She serves as a Patron of the British Fashion Council, and appeared in the first three seasons of Dragons’ Den Greece as an investor.
In this episode she takes us through her career journey and explains where her passion and drive come from. Maria has proven there is no reward without risk and you can learn from mistakes you make along the way. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: Getting fired and choosing to start Rodial instead of finding another job, naming a product “Snake Serum” instead of a generic anti-aging product name, and getting onto the property ladder in her twenties.
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Guest: @mrsrodial
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Thu, 23 Apr 2026 - 59min - 165 - Roy Stride: The demo that shouldn’t have been heard
Roy Stride is a Singer, Songwriter and Producer- best known for fronting the multi-platinum selling band, Scouting for Girls, with hits such as ‘She’s So Lovely’ and ‘This Ain’t a Love Song.’ Roy wrote and produced four top 10 albums for Scouting for Girls as well as writing and producing songs for a diverse range of artists, such as 5 Seconds of Summer and One Direction. And now Scouting for Girls are back with new music and a headline tour!
In this episode Roy discusses his musical journey and how hard work and determination is what led to the bands success. He opens up around his beliefs that our lives are written for us and we are where we are meant to be. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: Forming the band – the phone line that wasn’t engaged, getting signed – the demo CD the exec never normally listens to, and “She’s So Lovely” – rewriting the lyrics and accidentally rewriting the band.
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Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @scoutingforgirls
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Thu, 16 Apr 2026 - 1h 04min - 164 - Greg Rutherford: The moment that saved his life
Greg Rutherford is a British Olympic Gold-Medallist and Broadcaster, and one of the most successful long jumpers in history. He has won titles at the Olympics, World, European and Commonwealth Championships during a distinguished athletics career. Greg is a regular co-host on BBC Morning Live and he’s also appeared on programmes such as Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity MasterChef!
In this episode Greg opens up about his life beyond his sporting career and the power that visualisation and mindset have had on his life. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: getting in with a bad crowd when he was 16 and the visualisation that saved his life, not going to a party that his wife was at and how they would have never have got together if they’d met that night and deciding not to go into American football.
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Guest: @gregjrutherford
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Thu, 09 Apr 2026 - 1h 10min - 163 - SD turns 5: Birthday Announcement!
Sliding Doors Turns 5! Join host Jennie Becker as she reflects on the past 5 years of the podcast and everything she has learnt along the way...As well as a special announcement bringing back a listener favourite, Sliding Doors: Your Story! Whether you have a story to tell or know someone who does- we want to hear from you for a new series coming this Spring. Apply and share now by filling out the form below, we can't wait to hear from you!
Sliding Doors: Your Story form: https://forms.gle/Ai1fVE1GNCipDdNX6
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Thu, 01 Jan 2026 - 11min - 162 - I'm a Celebrity Special with Eddie Kadi, Martin Kemp, Kemi Rodgers & Tony Blackburn
We have a bonus episode for you! To celebrate start of another series of 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' we wanted to take a look back at some of the best Sliding Doors moments from current & past campmates!
This episode we will hear moments from Kemi Rodgers- host of ITV2 I'm A Celebrity: Unpacked, Eddie Kadi- comedian and current campmate, Martin Kemp- musician and actor and current campmate and the legend Tony Blackburn- Radio DJ and the first ever King of the Jungle! You can also go back into the archive and hear all episodes in full...enjoy!
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Guest: @kemirodgers @comeddiekadi @martinjkemp @tonyblackburn
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Thu, 20 Nov 2025 - 52min - 161 - Jack Fowler: What if he had got into Uni? Would he have done Love Island?
Jack Fowler is one of the UK's most in-demand live DJs and first became a fan favourite on ITV2’s Love Island. Since then he has become a go-to personality for TV and digital content, appearing on shows including Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating, The Big Narstie Show and many more! Jack has performed high-energy DJ sets around the world and also took home the win on Love Island Games USA, solidifying his global appeal. He recently launched a new podcast called Who Gives A Shirt with puma and co-host Kimberley Cumberbatch.
In this episode Jack opens up about the importance of family getting him through the tough times in his life, and how through resilience and mindset he has created amazing opportunities for himself and always found a silver lining. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: not getting the grades to go to Uni which led him to go on Love Island, being paralysed by a neurological condition that led him to become a DJ, and how complimenting on someone's top led him to host a podcast!
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Guest: @_jackfowler_
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Thu, 13 Nov 2025 - 57min - 160 - Kemi Rodgers: What if her holiday hadn't been cancelled?
Kemi Rodgers is a Radio DJ and Presenter and is best known for hosting the mid-morning show everyday on Capital, and also as the co-presenter of ‘I’m A Celebrity: Unpacked’ alongside Joel Dommett. Her versatility has seen her present across various Capital platforms, including Capital Xtra and Capital Dance, solidifying her reputation as a multi-talented personality and a firm favourite across the airwaves. She’s also a familiar face at festivals and events, where she frequently DJs. Kemi is a regular on the red carpet hosting film premieres and interviewing A-listers.
In this episode Kemi chats all about her career story so far and her beliefs as a self confessed 'woo woo.' She has a brilliant outlook on the universe and how it keeps you on the right path, and we discuss her desire to set goals and learning how to divert from them if they don’t go the way you planned. Her three Sliding Doors Moment include: how taking a random work shift led to her career in radio, having her holiday cancelled that started her TV career, and if she hadn't of gone on a random house viewing she wouldn't have met her best friend!
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Guest: @kemirodgers
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Thu, 06 Nov 2025 - 1h 08min - 159 - Strictly Special with Shirley Ballas & Gemma Atkinson
Surprise! We have a bonus episode for you....To celebrate being in the full swing of of Strictly Come Dancing Season, we wanted to take a look back at some of the best moments from previous contestants and judges over the past year!
This episode we will hear Strictly moments from Gemma Atkinson- former constant on the show in 2017, and Head Judge- Shirley Ballas! You can also go back into the archive and hear both episodes in full...enjoy!
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Guest: @glouiseatkinson @shirleyballas
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Thu, 30 Oct 2025 - 28min - 158 - Nicky Hambleton-Jones: What if she hadn't gone on that blind date?!
Nicky Hambleton-Jones is a Personal Stylist, TV Presenter and Author and best known as the host of Channel 4’s iconic makeover show '10 Years Younger.' Nicky has become a trusted voice for women seeking confidence, style and authenticity at every stage of life, and has recently been the presenter and stylist behind the hit segment Drop-A-Decade on This Morning. She has written five empowering books, including her latest release, 'Bolder Not Older' and earlier this year Nicky was also appointed Fashion Director at Platinum Magazine UK.
In this episode Nicky discusses her thoughts and beliefs in manifestation and finding her passion for helping women embrace their individuality, step into their confidence, and live their boldest, most beautiful lives. We chat about following your gut, fate, timing and believing in miracles! Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: reluctantly being set up on a blind date with a man who became her husband, being made redundant from her job which was the catalyst to her career in styling and TV and replying to a random email to meet someone for coffee that changed her life!
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Guest: @nickyhambletonjones
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Thu, 23 Oct 2025 - 1h 02min - 157 - Adele Parks MBE: What if she had decided not to go out that night?
Adele Parks MBE is an author of 25 bestselling novels and one of the bestselling authors of women’s fiction in the UK. She published her first novel ‘Playing Away’ in 2000, and since then she has released 25 Sunday Times best sellers including ‘Just Between Us’ and ‘One Last Secret.’ Over 5 million copies of her work have been sold and her books translated into 31 languages. Her novel 'The Image of you' was adapted into a feature film on Paramount and as well as many prestigious awards, she was also awarded an MBE in 2022 for her services to literature.
In this episode Adele opens up about her incredibly interesting writing process and where her passion for story telling came from. She discusses her thoughts around how hard work is the gateway to creating luck and opportunity and how from the dark times in your life, you can find meaning and purpose again. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: deciding to write a novel whilst she had a full time job and the moments of fate that got her first book deal, deciding to go out one night when she had just got divorced and meeting her husband across a crowded room and what if she had decided to have more children?
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Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @adele_parks
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Thu, 16 Oct 2025 - 1h 12min - 156 - Anna Williamson: What if she hadn't been on Big Brother that night?
Anna Williamson is a Psychotherapist, TV & Radio Presenter, Podcaster, number one best-selling author and life coach counsellor. She is best known for using her diverse skillset in her role as one of the well-loved dating agents on 'Celebs Go Dating', and host of the podcast 'The Affair'. She is also the co-host and producer of the wildly popular podcast, LuAnna: The Podcast. Anna is the author of four books, regular columnist at Closer and Psychologies magazine, offers a 1 to 1 private coaching practice for those in need, and is the co-founder of the Relationship Place.
In this episode Anna opens up around the importance of work-life balance and setting boundaries. We challenge her beliefs around fate and meant to be, and she comes to some realisations she has never thought of before! Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: having a mental breakdown in her twenties that led her to become a therapist, hiring a random personal trainer who turned into her husband and how meeting Louisa changed her life!
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Guest: @annawilliamsonofficial
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Thu, 09 Oct 2025 - 51min - 155 - Nathan Sykes: What if he said yes to a solo deal rather than joining The Wanted?
Nathan Sykes is a Singer Song-writer best known as a member of the multi platinum selling boy band ‘The Wanted’, with global chart topping hits such as ‘Glad You Came’, ‘Chasing The Sun’ and ‘All time low’. He is also a successful solo artist reaching a billion streams with the first stage of his solo career. Taking a break after the tragic death of band member Tom Parker, Nathan has now returned to his music. Fresh from releasing his first solo track in eight years, ‘Getting Lost’, his new long awaited album ‘Ultraviolet’ is out this October!
In this episode Nathan opens up about his time in the band, dealing with grief, self discovery and finally starting to feel like he knows who he is and the artist he wants to be! He discusses his thoughts on believing his life is mapped out for him, and sometimes feeling he is on autopilot and just knows what decisions to make! His three Sliding Doors Moments include: choosing to go to Sylvia Young's rather than Grammar School, choosing to join The Wanted over solo record deals (even though he never wanted to be in a boyband!) and choosing to follow his gut leave his record label after they offered him a deal.
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Guest: @nathansykes
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Thu, 02 Oct 2025 - 1h 01min - 154 - Ella Eyre: What if her vocals hadn't been on 'Waiting All Night?'
Ella Eyre is a award-winning Singer/ Songwriter with a double platinum number one single, two MOBO awards, and her debut single with Rudimental, ‘Waiting All Night’ won them a Brit Award. Since then she has gone from strength to strength with hits such as ‘Came Here for love.’ Her early career was a whirlwind of chart hits and dance collaborations, often leaving her own vision on the sidelines. She is now back with her long anticipated second album ‘Everything in Time’ writing the music she's always wanted - her own authentic R&B/soul body of work that is as unfiltered, fearless, and fully-formed as she is.
In this episode Ella opens up about her new found sense of clarity and self confidence and she really believes she is starting a new chapter in her life. She believes that things happen for a reason, even if you don't realise it at the time and knows that the key moments in her life were meant to be. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: the story of how she ended up at the Brits School that was the catalyst to her career in music, the moment she was chosen to sing on 'Waiting All Night', and the 'what ifs' of dating in her twenties!
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Guest: @ellaeyre
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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 46min - 153 - Jamie Laing: What if he hadn't injured his knee?
Jamie Laing is an Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Broadcaster, Author and Presenter. He is the founder of the confectionery company Candy Kittens, the Podcast production company Jampot, and is best known for appearing on Made in Chelsea and is now a regular radio presenter on BBC Radio 1. He hosts two chart topping shows: Great Company, and NewlyWeds which he hosts alongside his wife Sophie Habboo. Beyond business and broadcasting, Jamie is an advocate for mental health awareness, and early this year completed 5 ultra marathons in 5 days for comic relief and is releasing his next book ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ out in October.
In this episode Jamie opens up about all aspects of his life, the risks he has taken, the things he got wrong and how he has learnt to grow and believe in himself. His story so far has been one of resilience, curiosity, and the pursuit of passion and he trusts his gut when faced with big decisions. His three Sliding Doors Moment include: getting a knee injury which shattered his dreams of becoming a professional rugby player, deciding to do Made in Chelsea instead of taking a job in wealth management and the moment he decided to follow his instinct and start a podcast which has led him on a journey to fulfill his dream!
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Guest: @jamielaing
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Thu, 18 Sep 2025 - 1h 08min - 152 - Launching our Sliding Doors Substack!
I have news...Sliding Doors is starting a Substack! I have been thinking about this for a long time and now feels right to create a space where I can share my personal insights, stories, thoughts and experiences, based on all the knowledge and conversations I've had in the past 5 years of Sliding Doors! My aim is to have a place to share my thoughts, but also to spark conversations and community, and get people talking and sharing their insights...and to ultimately be inspired to embrace their own journey!
I would LOVE if you could subscribe, share, send to friends- our first article will be live on Thursday!!
SUBSCRIBE TO SLIDING DOORS SUBSTACK HERE!
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Wed, 06 Aug 2025 - 1min - 151 - Liberty Mills: The moment that sparked her road to recovery from Lupus
Liberty Mills is an Integrative Health and Nutrition Coach where she empowers others to transform their health and lives, sharing her expert knowledge on topics ranging from anxiety, autoimmune disease, the menopause and fertility fitness. At the age 30 she received a diagnosis of Lupus, and after being told that there was no cure, she was determined not to be defeated and spent years researching the illness. Nearly 20 years later, Liberty is now free of all Lupus markers and it was her own journey that led her to become a fully qualified coach. She published her first book ‘360 Fertility’ in May of this year.
In this episode Liberty delves into the incredible journey she has been on and how through strength and resilience she has got through the hard times in her life to grow and survive. She discusses her beliefs in fate and luck and how there is always a lesson to learn from any moments in life, good or bad. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: Having a miscarriage at 20 weeks and how it gave her the courage to leave an abusive marriage and start a new life, being diagnosed with Lupus at the age of 30 and just as she launched her new business we went into lockdown that made her pivot and become the success she is today!
** TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions on miscarriage **
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Guest: @mills.liberty
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Thu, 31 Jul 2025 - 1h 05min - 150 - Deesha Dyer: What is she hadn't have applied for that internship?
Deesha Dyer is a Philanthropist, Award-winning Strategist and Author and the Founder and President of social impact agency, Hook & Fasten. She was most notably the former White House Social Secretary under President Barack Obama, orchestrating state dinners and welcoming world leaders to the White House. Deesha has just released her first book ‘Undiplomatic’ which has a deeply personal narrative about combating self-doubt, interspersed with insights and anecdotes about what it was like having the Obamas as her managers. She writes regularly for establish publications, co-founded beGirl.world Global Scholars. Community is where Deesha’s heart is anchored and she represents that everywhere she goes.
In this episode Deesha shares her insights and experiences of working at the White House and the fascinating journey she has been on through her life and career. She has an brilliant outlook on destiny and how she believes certain things are written for us, but there can be many ways to get there. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: not getting into her first choice of college, the random longshot she took to apply for an internship that changed her whole life and how she nearly became a dancer in the entertainment industry.
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Guest: @deedyer267
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Thu, 24 Jul 2025 - 1h 02min - 149 - Amy Macdonald: What if she hadn't gone out that night? Would she have written 'This Is the Life?!'
Amy Macdonald is a Multi-Platinum-selling Singer-Songwriter whose unmistakable voice and heartfelt lyrics have made her a standout figure in the music world for over 15 years. She burst onto the scene in 2007 with her debut album 'This Is the Life', which went on to sell over three million copies and topped charts across Europe. Since then she’s released five consecutive UK Top 10 albums, had 12 million sales and over a billion streams and has built a dedicated global fanbase. She has just released her brand new album ‘Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For?’ and her latest single ‘Can You Hear Me?’, where she seeks to inspire the next generation to keep their faith for a brighter future.
In this episode we delve into where Amy's love of music comes from and where she gains inspiration for her songwriting. We discuss the importance of timing when it comes to the 'what if' moments in her life and the concept of luck and hard work. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: answering an ad for demos in NME that kick started her whole career in music, the decision to give up plans to go to university and follow her music career and the night out that led her to write 'This Is the Life' that changed her life forever!
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Guest: @amy_macdonald
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Thu, 17 Jul 2025 - 54min - 148 - Becky Adlington: If she hadn't won her Olympic medals, she wouldn't have found her purpose
Becky Adlington is Great Britain’s most successful female swimmer. She became a household name following her two-gold medal winning performances at the Beijing Games in August 2008, and also two Bronze medals in London 2012. Her unique blend of charisma and charm, as well as her dedication and professionalism in the pool, has made her a global superstar, and a role model for female athletes around the world. Becky was awarded an OBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace and following her retirement in 2013, she started her 'Learn to Swim Programme' with the goal that every child in Britain will be able to swim 25 metres by the time they leave primary school. A trusted voice for women in sport, Becky is an experienced ambassador, spokesperson and pundit as well as a full time business owner and mum.
In this episode Becky shares her journey from competitive swimming to entrepreneurship, reflecting on the pivotal moments that shaped her life. She discusses the importance of the connection between mental and physical health, and her story highlights the power of connection, resilience, and the pursuit of purpose. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: her sister's health crisis at the age of 17 and the impact this had on her and her family, how her Olympic success led her to find her purpose and was the catalyst to start her 'Learn to Swim Programme' and how a night in Liverpool changed her dating app location settings that led her to met her now husband!
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Guest: @beckyadlington
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Thu, 10 Jul 2025 - 1h 07min - 147 - Remi Idowu: What happened when a random guy on a train, asked her for the time...
Remi Idowu is a self-taught Chef, Baker, and Content Creator who turned her love for her West African heritage and a passion for cooking, into a thriving brand. Her online platform @FoodbyRemi, is where she shares flavour-packed yet approachable recipes with the goal of teaching her vibrant community of more than 1 million people that cooking is an accessible skill. Remi is listed by Forbes 30 Under 30 for Art & Culture and has been shortlisted for Fortnum & Mason's Content Creator Of The Year 2025. She has just released her first cookbook, 'Sugar & Spice' that delivers flavour-packed sweet and savoury recipes to give your dinners a glow up, with simple tricks and hero ingredients for maximum joy and minimal effort.
In this episode Remi chats all about the amazing journey she has been on from starting a small online business at the age of 19, to releasing her first ever cook book! Remi is a true inspiration of someone who has grown her passion and love into a business and is the definition of ‘do what you love.' We delve into how things in her life felt meant to be, and how as a religious person she does believe that when things don’t happen for you, they’re not meant for you. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: being fire from her job that was the catalyst to start her baking business full time, meeting her fiancé on a train when he asked her for the time (the true essence and definition of an SD Moment!!) and her decision to live by herself.
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Guest: @foodbyremi
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Thu, 03 Jul 2025 - 44min - 146 - Estelle Bingham: What if she hadn't left Channel 4 News?
Estelle Bingham has been supporting others to find more love, purpose and connection in their lives for over 20 years. Described as ‘The Heart Whisperer’, she is committed to helping others heal, express their truth and embrace and embody their true joy and potential. In her twenties, Estelle was a journalist and TV and Radio presenter, working for media organizations including the BBC, ITV and the Discovery Channel. Today she works privately on a one-to-one basis with clients, working with some well known names such as Fearne Cotton and Charlotte Tilbury. Earlier this year she also launched her first book ‘Manifest your true essence’ where you'll discover her potent practices to tackle all the blocks to your desires.
In this episode we discuss Estelle's thoughts and beliefs connected to manifesting and the Sliding Doors theory, and how the heart connects to so many of our decisions and gut feelings. Estelle also instills a lot of her wisdom and knowledge around manifesting your true desires. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: working as a temp at a Media Agency and how this led to her achieving her dream as a TV Presenter, leaving her job a Channel 4 News and how this changed her life, and moving back to the UK with her son.
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Guest: @estelle.bingham
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Thu, 26 Jun 2025 - 57min - 145 - Joe Pasquale: Being run over when he was 13, led to his career in comedy
Joe Pasquale is one of Britain’s best-loved Comedians and Entertainers, and his comedy career and live stand-up tours have been entertaining audiences for over three decades! Joe burst onto the scene with his trademark high-pitched voice and quirky humour, quickly becoming a household name. From sell-out tours and hit television specials, to starring roles in West End productions — he’s a true performer. Joe is an 'I'm a Celebrity' champion, a published author, and even a qualified pilot and also studying for his Open University Degree in Geo Sciences! He has just finished a sellout tour of the 'Prat Pack' with best mates, Bradley Walsh, Brian Conley and Shane Richie.
In this episode we see a very different side to Joe, as we learn more about his beliefs in the meaning of life and thoughts and theories on the world. Joe doesn't believe in luck, but more when preparation meets opportunity and he opens up about his journey with fear and how he has overcome things in his life. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: Getting run over when he was 13 which was the catalyst to his career in comedy, doing 'I'm A Celebrity' and overcoming his fears which changed his life and the decision he made to take a trip to Venice that took some sad and spiritual twists and turns...but felt meant to be.
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Guest: @joepasqualeofficial
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Thu, 19 Jun 2025 - 58min - 144 - Ateh Jewel: What if that meeting hadn't have been cancelled?!
Ateh Jewel is an award-winning Journalist, Producer, Broadcaster, and Beauty Entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience redefining the beauty industry. She is a regular columnist for publications such as Marie Claire and Hello Magazine, where she shares her insights on beauty, culture, and well-being. Her expertise also extends to broadcasting, where she has been a regular presenter on shows such as This Morning and Good Morning Britain. She also launched Ateh Jewel Beauty—a brand born from her own experiences, designed to celebrate deeper skin tones and offer nourishing, inclusive products.
In this episode Ateh shares all sides of her story which will have you both laughing and crying! Her passion and dedication shine through with everything she does. She's been through adversity and challenges, ups and downs but she is now thriving in the second act of her life and believes what is meant for you won't pass you by. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: failing her exams and missing out on a place at Oxford uni..which then led to her meeting the father of her children, rejecting job offers and going freelance at the age of 23 and the decision to blow up her marriage four days before launching her beauty brand!
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Guest: @atehjewel
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Thu, 12 Jun 2025 - 1h 06min - 143 - Chesney Hawkes: How a random song, originally labelled a 'throw out', changed his life forever!
Chesney Hawkes is a Singer Songwriter, who was a teen sensation at the age of 19 when his single ‘The One and Only’ catapulted him into pop stardom. He was one of the first teenagers in pop history ever to bag the Number One spot with a debut release, staying at the top for five weeks and crashing Top 10s world-wide. Chesney has been very open about his rise and fall in the industry and for a while took time out of the limelight and also became a well respected and talented songwriter. Now 53, he is back with a bang, releasing his first collection of new material in over a decade. Fans will no doubt agree that his surprising and deeply personal sixth studio album, 'Living Arrows' was worth the wait.
In this episode Chesney opens up about why he decided to do Celebrity Big Brother and how fear is the only thing standing in our way when it comes to taking on new opportunities, growing and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. He has a great zest for life and doesn't believe in coincidences or regrets, as everything that's happened to him, good and bad, has got him to where he is now. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: If I hadn't turned on the TV and seen Roger Daltry looking for a young boy to play his son in a movie, his career would not have been the same (and we have a bonus moment of how 'The One and Only' was VERY nearly a throw out!!), if he hadn't made a last minute decision to watch his friend perform in a pub he never would of met his wife, and what if he had said yes when asked to write with a young up and coming artist?!
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Guest: @chesneyhawkesofficial
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Thu, 05 Jun 2025 - 53min - 142 - LOOK BACK: A 1 in 22 million chance meeting
LOOK BACK: Before we launch our new series, we wanted to take a look back at one of our favourite episodes. Sliding Doors: Your Story is the mini-series that delves into YOUR amazing Sliding Doors moments. On this episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Katie James.
Katie's Sliding Doors moment is the truest depiction of fate and meant to be, when a 1 in 22 million chance meeting led to her saving someone's life and is a beautiful story of serendipity, generosity and karma.
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Guest: @itsmekatielou
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Thu, 29 May 2025 - 26min - 141 - SD25: The Release and Theory of Sliding Doors
This month the iconic film ‘Sliding Doors’ is 27th years old! We have delved into the archives to re-release our SD25 documentary for it’s 2 year anniversary!
Sliding Doors 25, in partnership with TfL, is a four-part series that delves into the iconic film’s backstory. Speaking with cast and crew about their very own ‘Sliding Doors’ moments alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this iconic 90s movie classic, 25 years after its release.
In this episode we take it back to the film's release and its premiere at the Sundance Film festival and how it felt to finally be released into the world. We also delve into the cultural moment when the term came to life- and the theories around parallel lives and the multiverse….we hear from our cast and crew about their beliefs and how the heart of the film really is a story of love and fate and of course some BTS audio footage from the set of the film!
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Episode Guests: Peter Howitt, John Hannah, Philippa Braithwaite, Jeanne Tripplehorn, John Smith, David Hirschfelder.
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Thu, 22 May 2025 - 25min - 140 - SD25: Famous Sliding Doors Moments ft. Steven Bartlett & Laura Whitmore
This month the iconic film ‘Sliding Doors’ is 27th years old! We have delved into the archives to re-release our SD25 documentary for it’s 2 year anniversary!
Sliding Doors 25, in partnership with TfL, is a four-part series that delves into the iconic film’s backstory. Speaking with cast and crew about their very own ‘Sliding Doors’ moments alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this iconic 90s movie classic, 25 years after its release.
In our final episode of the series we take it back to our roots and delve into some amazing Sliding Doors Moments…..not only do we hear from the cast and crew but celeb fans Laura Whitmore, Steven Bartlett, Bradley Walsh and Rachel Stevens discuss their sliding doors moments and love of the film. And we reflect on the impact the film has made to our everyday culture, 25 years on!
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Episode Guests: Peter Howitt, John Hannah, Philippa Braithwaite, Jeanne Tripplehorn, John Smith, David Hirschfelder, Laura Whitmore, Steven Bartlett, Rachel Stevens, Bradley Walsh and Lucie Cave.
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Thu, 22 May 2025 - 31min - 139 - SD25: The Origin of the Film Sliding Doors
This month the iconic film ‘Sliding Doors’ is 27th years old! We have delved into the archives to re-release our SD25 documentary for it’s 2 year anniversary!
Sliding Doors 25, in partnership with TfL, is a four-part series that delves into the iconic film’s backstory. Speaking with cast and crew about their very own ‘Sliding Doors’ moments alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this iconic 90s movie classic, 25 years after its release.
In this episode of Sliding Doors 25 we delve into where the film’s idea came from - in a Sliding Doors moment writer and director Peter Howitt had, that planted the whole seed. We chat to the cast and crew including John Hannah and Jeanne Tripplehorn about the casting and early days of making the film…and discuss how the whole film nearly wasn’t made and had its own Sliding Doors moment! We also chat to TfL about the making of the movie and filming on the underground and of course some BTS audio footage from the set of the film!
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Episode Guests: Peter Howitt, John Hannah, Philippa Braithwaite, Jeanne Tripplehorn.
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Thu, 15 May 2025 - 32min - 138 - SD25: The Iconic Sliding Doors Moment
This month the iconic film ‘Sliding Doors’ is 27th years old! We have delved into the archives to re-release our SD25 documentary for it’s 2 year anniversary!
Sliding Doors 25, in partnership with TfL, is a four-part series that delves into the iconic film’s backstory. Speaking with cast and crew about their very own ‘Sliding Doors’ moments alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this iconic 90s movie classic, 25 years after its release.
In this episode we unpick THE Sliding Doors moment when Gwyneth Paltrow runs to catch the tube and find out all about how this was created. We speak to the cast about their experiences on set, favourite scenes and discuss THAT haircut that defined the 90s. We find out about the process of GP playing and portraying two different contrasting lives in the film and of course some BTS audio footage from the set of the film!
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Episode Guests: Peter Howitt, John Hannah, Philippa Braithwaite, Jeanne Tripplehorn, John Smith, David Hirschfelder.
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Thu, 15 May 2025 - 36min - 137 - Cherry Healey: What if she hadn't met that BBC Director?
Cherry Healey is TV Presenter and Broadcaster best known for presenting Inside the Factory for 9 series and 10 Years Younger in 10 days. She began her onscreen career with numerous self-titled lifestyle documentaries series for BBC Three, focusing on life through her perspective as a woman, including studies on drinking, childbirth, body issues, dating and money. She has since presented BBC’s Supermarket Secrets, Sunday Morning Live and she took part in Celebrity MasterChef. In 2022 Cherry achieved a lifelong ambition by fronting 'Women’s Health: Breaking the Taboos'- the first ever television programme to focus solely on women’s health, and she continues to advocate for investment and improvement in the sector.
In this episode Cherry is open and honest about the ups and downs in her life and where her passion, motivation and dedication comes from in all aspects of her life. We delve in her spiritual beliefs and the magic of the universe when it comes to fate and luck! Her Sliding Doors Moments include: when she nearly joined a religious cult when she was younger that would have taken her down a totally different path, the chance meeting of a Director at the BBC that became a light bulb moment and was the catalyst to her career in TV, and a near death experience in Thailand.
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Guest: @cherryhealey
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Thu, 08 May 2025 - 1h 03min - 136 - Simon Thomas: The moment he nearly got killed by lightning
Simon Thomas is the presenter of Sky Sports’ legendary and flagship football results show, Soccer Saturday. A highly respected broadcaster with 25 years’ experience, he began his career on Blue Peter when he became the 27th presenter on the iconic BBC children’s show. Simon then moved into sports broadcasting and joined Sky Sports as one of the faces of Sky Sports News. He has written his first book, 'Love Interrupted' and has also become a popular speaker on mental health, grief, and sobriety.
In this episode Simon chats all about the ins and outs of Soccer Saturday and the journey he has had on the show over the past few seasons. He opens up about dealing with grief and loss, and his outlook on life's 'what if' moments when it comes to faith and spirituality. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: how he nearly became a policeman but failed his medical, trying one last time to become a Blue Peter presenter when a freak opportunity arose AND being moved from the no pile to the yes pile to make his career dreams come true, and the moment his mum saved his life when he was seconds away from being killed by lightning.
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Guest: @simonthomastv
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Thu, 01 May 2025 - 1h 19min - 135 - Christine Tremarco: Adolescence and connecting the dots of her career
Christine Tremarco is critically acclaimed actress and is best known for her roles in Waterloo Road and most recently in Netflix’s worldwide hit Adolescence, written by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne. She stars as Jamies’ Mum Manda alongside Stephen, which is now one of the most watched shows ever on Netflix with over 124 million views since it’s release. She has stared in countless television roles including Casualty, Waterloo road, BBC’s Responder opposite Martin Freeman and her series regular role in Sky’s Wolfe.
In this episode we chat all about her experience of filming Adolescence and the incredible impact it's had on the world. Christine opens up about the beautiful synchronicities in her life that have all connected along the way to get her to where she is today, and how she believes that what's for you won't pass you by. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: a teacher suggesting she did the school play that led her to get her first role on TV at the age of 15, that role then leading her to get an agent and star alongside Ray Winstone, and how the people you meet along the way in life can come back one day and offer you your next big opportunity!
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Guest: @chrissymarco77
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Thu, 24 Apr 2025 - 54min - 134 - Dr Megan Rossi: Can the gut help us make decisions?
Dr Megan Rossi is a world-leading gut health Scientist, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, and is widely known as ‘The Gut Health Doctor.' She is considered one of the most influential gut health specialists internationally with an award-winning PhD in gut health, which was recognised by receiving the Dean’s Award for outstanding research. Megan has also published multiple Sunday Times Bestsellers and founded The Gut Health Clinic in London, where she leads a team of gut-specialist dietitians. As well as all this, she is the founder of her own multi-award-winning gut health food brand Bio&Me, and most recently launched a range of clinically proven live bacteria supplements Smart Strains, to revolutionize how people understand and use live bacteria supplements.
In this episode Megan discusses her thoughts on the correlation between our gut and making decisions when we follow that 'gut feeling.' She has an incredible passion and dedication for everything she sets her mind to and believes in the power of resilience and working hard to make the right opportunities happen. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: not getting the grades to study medicine and doing a dietetic degree instead that changed her whole life's path, changing her mind last minute and deciding to go on a night out where she met someone very important and being rejected eleven times and giving up on a project before receiving a message that made her try one last time....and succeed!
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Guest: @theguthealthdoctor
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Thu, 17 Apr 2025 - 55min - 133 - Ross King: Following his gut and saying no
Ross King MBE is a TV Presenter, Actor and Writer best known for being the LA correspondent for ITV breakfast programmes and in 2018 he was appointed an MBE for his services to broadcasting, the arts and charity. A Four-time News Emmy winner, there is not a celeb in the world he hasn't interviewed! Ross has hosted over 30 television series for the BBC, ITV and Sky and is a favourite on US network television, and for six years was the Entertainment Anchor on Los Angeles’ KTLA. He’s also regularly seen on US and Australian television as a Royal Correspondent. His talents don’t stop there, as he has performed in a number of shows in the west end and has written three best selling novels.
In this episode we discuss Ross's amazing career and some of the incredible people he has interviewed. We chat about the concept of 'what's for you won't go by you' and the part luck has played in his life- paired with how hard he has worked to be ready to receive it when it's come his way. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: how a discussion with a teacher led him to change his whole career path and get into showbiz, saying no to two amazing opportunities that could of changed his life, and the moment a helicopter saved his house in the LA wildfires.
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Guest: @therossking
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Thu, 10 Apr 2025 - 1h 00min - 132 - Gemma Atkinson: What if Oprah hadn't told her to do Strictly!?
Gemma Atkinson a Radio Presenter, Actress and best known for her love and dedication to health and fitness, her love of animals and their welfare, as well as her passion for family and encouraging a healthy, happy and balanced lifestyle. Host of weekdays on Hits Radio Drive Time, Gemma's a firm favourite on the airwaves and hosts her own podcast 'The Overshare' now in it’s second series. She first gained national recognition as an actress playing controversial character Lisa Hunter in Hollyoaks and then moved onto regular roles in 'Casualty' and Emmerdale. Gemma also danced her way to the final of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in December 2017, where she met her fiancé Gorka and they now have 2 beautiful children.
In this episode we hear all about Gemma's spiritual side and her outlook on life, it's challenges and knowing what's in and out of our control. She opens up about not stressing about the things we cannot change and how she believes in the diving timing and the belief that everything in your life happens at exactly the right moment. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: her mum telling her she was going to a dentist appointment that was actually a meeting at a modelling agency that built her whole career path, her dad's passing at the age of 17 and the incredible moment that felt meant to be, and how Oprah is the reason she said yes to Strictly, met Gorka and had her children!
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Guest: @glouiseatkinson
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Thu, 03 Apr 2025 - 1h 05min - 131 - Jules Von Hep: Flipping a coin that made the best decision of his life
Jules Von Hep is a Celebrity Tanning Expert, the Founder of Isle of Paradise and has been hailed by magazines and celebrities alike as one of the best spray tanners in the world with over 15 years of experience working in the beauty industry. From the lessons learned backstage on shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and The Crown, to the exposure to hundreds of naked bodies every week, Jules gained a unique outlook on life and how individuals around the world view their body. He is on a mission to help others champion their inner and outer confidence, increase self-worth and encourage living life to the fullest.
In this episode Jules brings his amazing outlook on life and his thoughts and beliefs around everything happening for a reason and how he believes that 'what if' moments good or bad, will lead you where you are meant to be. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: changing his UCAS application the night before the deadline leading him on a totally different path, flipping a coin which decided he would move to Australia and how being attacked in a gay nightclub changed his whole life.
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Guest: @julesvonhep
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Thu, 27 Mar 2025 - 1h 02min - 130 - Emma Doran: Taking a risk & quitting her day job
Emma Doran is Stand-up Comedian, Podcaster, Actor and Author. She is enjoying a breakthrough year which has seen her star in Prime Video’s first original series in Ireland, LOL: Last One Laughing hosted by Graham Norton and top the bestseller lists with her debut book Mad, Isn’t It? She has appeared on popular TV shows such as Celebrity Gogglebox, gained millions of views for her comedy sketches on social media, and pack out houses across the UK and Ireland. In 2022 Emma made her debut nationwide stand-up tour, Mad Isn’t it? which enjoyed a sell-out run and she is currently touring with her show Dilemma. She currently co-hosts the podcast 'Keep It Tight' alongside fellow stand-up Deirdre O’Kane.
In this episode we discuss being ready for opportunities and that you are where you are meant to be at any particular time in your life. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: doing her first ever stand-up gig and how this ignited a passion that built the path to where she is today, approaching a guy in a club and making the first move (who is now her husband!) and taking a risk and quitting her day job!
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Guest: @emmadorancomedian
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Thu, 27 Feb 2025 - 59min - 129 - Rob Biddulph: What if he hadn't watched the news that night?
Rob Biddulph is a Bestselling and multi Award-winning children's Author and Illustrator whose books include the Peanut Jones trilogy, I Follow the Fox and Blown Away. In a previous life, Rob was Art Director at publications such as The Observer and NME but started the second chapter of his life when he published his first picture book which won the Waterstone’s book prize. In 2020 when he started Draw with Rob, which initiative gained widespread international media coverage, and millions of views across the globe. Not only does he write and illustrate books he also hosts sell out events around the world.
In this episode we chat all about the two chapters of Rob's life and the saying of 'you give a little love and it all comes back to you' and how this has played a big part inn his life. We discuss how when Rob has an idea he goes for it and it's a risk that has paid off! His three Sliding Doors Moments include: choosing Art College over a career in football, deciding to write a children's book which changed his life and when he watched the news one night and made the decision to start Draw with Rob!
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Guest: @rbiddulph
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Thu, 20 Feb 2025 - 58min - 128 - Sliding Doors Love Stories- Val Day Special
Surprise! We have a bonus episode for you! To celebrate Valentines Day we wanted to take a look back at some of the best Sliding Doors Love Stories our guests have shared with us over the years- everything from having the wrong location settings on a dating app, to catching a ski lift just before the doors close, only to be faced with the love of your life….we have it all!
This episode we will hear Mel Schilling- MAFS legend & Expert Dating Coach, Stef Reid- Paralympian, Peter James- No1 Best-Selling Author and Jo Good, BBC Radio Broadcaster.
If you enjoy these moments, please go back into our Sliding Doors archive wherever you get your podcasts to listen to the full episodes....enjoy!
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Guests: @mel_schilling1 @runjumpstefreid @peterjamesuk @middleagedminx
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Fri, 14 Feb 2025 - 55min - 127 - Paul Mckenna: The radio interview that changed his life forever
Paul Mckenna is a world-leading Hypnotherapist, Behavioural Scientist and International Best-selling Author, having sold more than 10 million copies of his books world wide. Paul has helped millions of people successfully lose weight, quit smoking, overcome insomnia, eliminate stress, and increase self-confidence. He has famously worked his unique brand of personal transformation with Hollywood movie stars, Olympic gold medallists, rock stars, top business achievers, and royalty and also has the largest hypnotherapist school in the world!
Paul is the UK’s most successful non-fiction authors having written 25 books, and with his new book Power Manifesting he has created a revolutionary new formula, using scientifically proven easy-to-do techniques, to achieve Power Manifesting.
In this episode we get to hear all about Paul and his amazing life, most of which he has manifested! We discuss the correlation between manifesting and fate and the meaning of luck and timing. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: hosting a random radio interview that led to his discovery of hypnotism (changing his path forever), his decision to ask his boss to take a chance on him which catapulted his career, and the incredible love story when he realised he was in love with his colleague (now wife!)
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Guest: @iampaulmckenna
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Thu, 13 Feb 2025 - 1h 03min - 126 - Dr Emilia Vuorisalmi: The move that led her to find her purpose
Dr Emilia Vuorisalmi, AKA the Nordic 'Love Doctor', is a Finnish Physician, Bestselling Author, Actor and a passionate advocate for Women’s Health. She has helped thousands find balance and resilience through her relatable, science-backed advice. With a few best selling books under her belt, her new book 'The Healing Power of Hormones' combines her own transformative journey—from overcoming love addiction and burnout to achieving full health and vitality. She is also an actress, TV star and co-owner of a Finnish basketball team!
In this episode we talk about all things love, the good, the bad and the ugly. We focus on the importance of finding your purpose and how joy should be at the heart of what you do. Her Sliding Doors Moments include: her decision to move to the US and take a break from her medical career which led her to find her love of acting, the decision to get on a train and leave her boyfriend and one night that changed everything and got her to where she is today.
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Guest: @docemilia
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Thu, 06 Feb 2025 - 55min - 125 - Moses Duckrell: The random message request that changed his football career
Moses Duckrell is an ex Pro-Footballer turned Content Creator, Comedian and more recently Music Artist. He released his debut single 'Cartier' earlier this year, and recently launched Green Flags, a new sustainability podcast with PUMA. Following a 5-year career in football, Moses turned his talents into content creation and presenting, using his personal experiences to connect with his audiences. He also worked for COPA 90 where he got to interview some of his footballing heroes.
In this episode Mose's discusses his outlook on life and his mantra of having 'why not' moments, where he tries every opportunity that comes his way. We chat about the importance of timing but also manifesting your dreams and making them come true! His Sliding Doors Moments include: randomly checking his Facebook messenger requests that led him to his football career in Sweden, posting a random football skit that changed his career direction and hosting the Green Flags podcast.
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Guest: @mosesduckrell
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Thu, 19 Dec 2024 - 47min - 124 - Michelle Elman: What if she had never received that IG message?
Michelle Elman is a Dating and Boundaries Expert, Accredited Life Coach, Author and Broadcaster. Internationally recognised, Michelle has a combined following of over 500K on social media and is the host of her hugely successful podcast, In All Honesty. Her four best selling books include Am I Ugly, The Selfish Romantic, with her fifth book, Bad Friend set for publication in May next year.
Known for her candid and straight-talking approach, Michelle has been a media life coach on ITV’s This Morning and BBC3 documentaries and was named one of The Sun's 50 most inspirational women in the UK and has been recognised as one of the top 100 creatives creating change. In 2024, she was awarded Personality of The Year.
In this episode Michelle speaks candidly all about her life and everything she has been through. We discuss her unique perspective on 'everything happens for a reason' and how she believes in timing and you are always where you are meant to be. Her incredible Sliding Doors Moments include: what if she had not had all the surgeries she had, would she still be where she is today? Posting her first 'Scarred not Scared' picture and how this catapulted her career everything AND the message she received 24 hours after getting engaged that changed her whole life!
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Guest: @michelleelman
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Thu, 12 Dec 2024 - 1h 04min - 123 - BONUS: Where are you going?
Surprise bonus episode- Jennie chats to Catherine Carr, host of the award winning podcast Where are you going? All about fate, tiny moments, huge decisions, what ifs and more!
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Sun, 08 Dec 2024 - 10min - 122 - Eddie Kadi: How he could have been the Karate Kid
Eddie Kadi is one of the UK’s most prominent Comedians, a Presenter and Actor and has some impressive accolades including touring across the US with Lauryn Hill and in 2010 he headlined the O2 Arena. He has toured across the UK and internationally and sold out the likes of Hackney Empire, as well as hosting some of the most prestigious events including the MOBOs. His is TV appearances include The National Comedy Awards and appearing as a Team Captain on ITV’s Sorry I Didn’t Know. He is also the host of BBC Radio 1’s Afrobeats Chart Show, and in 2023 he was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. Next year he is embarking on his debut UK tour- ‘ Let me Land.’
In this episode Eddie brings his natural spark for story telling and takes us through the hustle and hard work he has been through to make his dreams come true. We discuss his thoughts around coincidences and them leading you on the path to your destination and Eddie's passion to share his talent and gift with the world. His Sliding Doors Moments include: His dad's move to Japan that didn't go to plan so they ended up in the UK, the decision to move out of his parents house into Uni halls and the incredible life saving moment when his mum making him come home saved his life!
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Guest: @comeddiekadi
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Thu, 05 Dec 2024 - 56min - 121 - Cariad Lloyd: Being 'fired' from a job, led her to success
Cariad Lloyd is a Comedian, Actress, Writer and Podcaster. She is the co-creator of the improv show 'Austentatious' and the host and creator of the award-winning podcast 'Griefcast.' Known for her appearances on shows such as Have I Got News For You, Peep Show and QI, she was nominated for Best Newcomer for her debut solo show at Edinburgh Fringe.
Cariad also co-hosts Weirdos Book Blub with Sara Pascoe and her show Austentatious has had five sell-out Edinburgh Festivals and performed a residency in London’s West End. She has also just released her debut children’s novel is 'The Christmas Wish-tastrophe.'
In this episode Cariad opens up on her insightful thoughts on the doors she tried so hard to open in her life, but when it's that hard maybe a different door is the one you should go through! Her Sliding Doors Moments include: Not getting the A-level results to go to the Uni she wanted to but meeting someone very special at the one she did, being fire from a job that led her to create her own 'sell out' show, deciding last minute to go to a rehearsal she didn't want to... that changed everything!
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Guest: @Cariadlloyd
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Thu, 28 Nov 2024 - 59min - 120 - Sarah Williams: LIVE at Tremula Festival
Sarah Williams, also known as ‘Touch Girl Challenges’ is the host of the multi-award winning ‘Tough Girl Podcast’ and all round adventure seeker. As one of the OG podcasters, next year she celebrates 10 years in Podcasting! Sarah founded Tough Girl Challenges with a mission to inspire and motivate women and girls through adventure and physical challenges and interviews exceptional women from all walks of life, who have faced challenges and setbacks and persevered to achieve their goals. Her achievements have included Marathon des Sables, a 4000km cycle from Vancouver to Mexico and the Wales coast path of 870 miles in 50 days!
In this episode Sarah chats all about her love for adventure and learning to deal with and recognise the highs and lows her challenges bring and how far she can push herself. Sarah's Sliding Doors Moments include: quitting her job in finance which was the catalyst to where she is now, starting the 'Tough Girl Podcast' and completing the Appalachian Trail which was a challenge that tested everything for Sarah.
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Guest: @touchgirlchallenges
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - 44min - 119 - Lindsey Stirling: Following her gut and turning down her dream job
Lindsey Stirling is a multi award winning Violinist, Songwriter, Director and Dancer with over 45 million followers worldwide, taking the music industry by storm. She is known for her boundless creativity on the electronic violin and she’s endlessly dazzled audiences with her extraordinary talents as a dancer—an element she brings to the stage as part of her spectacular live show, touring and continually selling out iconic venues all around the world. Also a New York Times bestselling author, platinum-selling star and Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 in Music: Lindsey is breaking the boundaries of music and life performance.
In this episode Lindsey opens up about her thoughts and beliefs on all the doors she could have taken and the different versions of 'Lindsey' she could be- knowing that she would always be living her best life. She delves into the genius moment of her career when she was voted off America's Got Talent and how she turned rejection into redirection, making it the best outcome that could have happened. Lindsey shares her Sliding Doors Moments including: deciding to ditch a classical piece in a competition and go against the grain to perform rock (this changed EVERYTHING!), saying no to her dream job and the last minute YouTube class that changed her life and career!
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Guest: @lindseystirling
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Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 57min - 118 - Jimmy Tarbuck OBE: If it hadn't rained that day, he would never have become a Comedian
Jimmy Tarbuck is a comedy legend with more than 60 years at the very top of his profession, and is one of the most popular household names from the golden era of British stand up. Jimmy’s breakthrough appearance was at the London Palladium and from that his career snowballed and shot him into fame in the world of comedy and broadcasting. He has worked with some of the greats Tom Jones, Judy Garland, Cilla Black and Ronnie Corbett, and aside from his stand-up, he truly has entertained the nation as a singer, actor and game show host. Still touring at 84, he is a veteran in the world of live comedy.
In the episode (one of his only podcast interviews) Jimmy opens up about his incredible life including working with his footballing heroes, having dinner with Elvis, going to school with John Lennon and meeting Frank Sinatra. The stage is still his home and laughter has always been the drug that feeds his soul and gives him strength. Jimmy shares his Sliding Doors Moments including: the day it rained at Butlins that led to him winning a talent show that changed his life, and when he made his first appearance at the London Palladium!
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Thu, 07 Nov 2024 - 39min - 117 - Paul Sculfor: How going into fashion saved his life
Paul Sculfor is a distinguished British Model and Actor whose journey in the world of fashion has seamlessly blended with his passions for automobiles, mindset coaching and philanthropy, and this year he is celebrating 20 years of sobriety. He has worked with the likes of Giorgio Armani, Versace, and Jean Paul Gaultier, Paul Smith and Valentino and has frequently been referred to as 'the original supermodel' of the 90s.
Paul has been very open and honest over the years of his struggle with addiction, and in 2014 he founded the Stride Foundation to support those in need through recovery. This year he launched his podcast ‘This is Powerful’ where he speaks to professionals in the field of addiction as well as special guests who candidly talk about substance abuse and how they achieved sobriety.
In this episode Paul bares it all and opens up about the '9 lives' of his life and how he is finally in a place of contentment. He discusses his thoughts on having to put in action to make changes in your life and how he has always had a curiosity to see the world and work hard. Paul shares his Sliding Doors Moments including: his mum entering him into a modelling competition (unbeknownst to him) that he won and started his worldwide fashion career at 21, hitting rock bottom and going to rehab and how a friends phone call saved his life, and the moment of fate that he met his wife and became a dad at 47!
** Warning: This episode includes conversations on addiction and suicide **
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Guest: @paulsculfor
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Thu, 31 Oct 2024 - 51min - 116 - Shirley Ballas: The phone call that changed everything
Shirley Ballas is Queen of Latin Ballroom, an author and Head Judge on BBC One’s prime time show Strictly Come Dancing and is one of the most renowned dancers in the world. She is 3-time British Latin American Champion, 10-time US Latin American Champion, and multiple-times British National Champion.
Her spectacular dance career spans more than 40 years and in 2017 Shirley became a household name when she became head judge on our tv screens every Saturday night on Strictly. She has just released her second novel 'Dance to the Death' and spends a lot of her time in the charity sector and advocating for things that mean a lot to her.
In this episode Shirley dives into all things Strictly and her thoughts on fate and timing and how they have played a key role in her life- as well as her extremely hard work ethic and creating luck for herself. Shirley shares her Sliding Doors Moments including: the phone call that ultimately led her to take a risk and become the Queen of Latin, how becoming a mum was the best thing that ever happened to her and the amazing risk she took to put herself forward to become a judge on Strictly Come Dancing!
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Guest: @shirleyballas
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Thu, 24 Oct 2024 - 50min - 115 - Dame Zandra Rhodes: The yoga class that saved her life
Dame Zandra Rhodes is an iconic Fashion and Textile Designer. Known for her fabulously bold prints, this year she celebrates 56 years since she launched her brand. Nicknamed ‘The Princess of Punk’, she burst onto the fashion scene in the late 1960s and continues to work from her studio in London.
With dramatic designs and her own distinctive look, Zandra paved the way for fashion as theatre and entertainment. Her illustrious career has seen her dress international stars including Freddie Mercury, Diana Ross and Barbara Streisand, and British Royalty, most notably, Princess Diana and Princess Anne. A pioneer of the British and international fashion scene, her career has seen her produce over five decades of fashion collections and In 2003, she founded London’s Fashion and Textile Museum, which to this day showcases some of the best in fashion and textile design.
In this episode Zandra invites Jennie to her rainbow Penthouse, filled with all the iconic objects and memories that have built her incredible life. She goes on a journey of delving into the 'what if' moments she has never thought about before and her outlook on fate, the importance of friends and how colour is the secret to her zest for life. Zandra shares her Sliding Doors Moments including: a letter of introduction she took to New York that kick started her career, meeting and dressing Freddie Mercury and the incredible moment she decided to do a last minute yoga class with a friend, that ended up saving her life.
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Guest: @zandra_rhodes_
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Thu, 17 Oct 2024 - 44min - 114 - 100: Tony Blackburn: The newspaper advert that changed his life forever
Tony Blackburn is a broadcasting legend who is celebrating his 60th year on the radio! He was the first voice and DJ on BBC Radio 1 and is still going strong with Sounds of the 60s on and off the radio, which is the most downloaded show on BBC Sounds.
Tony really has done everything- Presented on Top of the Pops, Pirate radio, Local radio, Commercial radio and he is even a recording artist. His talent for recognising a hit is what has made him stand the test of time. A legend of the airwaves, he has become a household name and he inspired the cult of the radio DJ. He has over 37 awards to his name, and 22 years ago he became the first 'King of the Jungle' winning I’m a Celebrity.
In this episode Tony opens up on his 60 year career in broadcasting, his love of the radio, sticking to his guns, becoming friends with Stevie Wonder and meeting the Queen. He discusses his thoughts on luck and timing, and how with the right talent and passion, you can achieve your dreams. Tony shares his Sliding Doors moments including: seeing an advert in the newspaper one day that lead him to his first radio gig, leaving the Pirate radio stations to move to the BBC and the decision to be part of the first series of I'm a Celebrity (against the wishes of his family!)
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Guest: @tonyblackburn
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Thu, 10 Oct 2024 - 1h 04min - 113 - Sliding Doors Trailer
Have you ever had a Sliding Doors Moment - a decision or opportunity that could have gone either way that leads to two very different futures?
I’m Jennie Becker and I’m fascinated by ‘what if’ moments - what they look like, what we can learn from them - and how we can begin to embrace them.
Three years ago I had my very own Sliding Doors Moment when I decided to start this (award-winning) podcast. Since then I’ve been on an incredible journey helping guests join the dots on the small decisions or moments that made a big difference and built the path of their lives.
From Olympians to Presenters, Actors to Entrepreneurs (and even the cast of the 90s hit movie!), each episode I get to meet amazing people and ask them what could have been, if they’d chosen differently…
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Wed, 09 Oct 2024 - 1min - 112 - LOOK BACK SD25: Steven Bartlett, John Hannah, Laura Whitmore & Many More!
With our 100th episode nearly upon us, I have decided to delve into the archives and listen back to some of my favourite episodes from the past 3.5 years! Over the coming weeks we will re-release the Sliding Doors moments from some great guests and discuss some of my thoughts and feeling. You can also go back and listen to the full episodes anytime wherever you get your podcasts!
Sliding Doors 25 is a four-part series that delves into the iconic film’s backstory. Speaking with cast and crew about their very own ‘Sliding Doors’ moments alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this iconic 90s movie classic, 25 years after its release. In the final episode of the series we take it back to our roots and delve into some amazing Sliding Doors Moments…..not only do we hear from the cast and crew but celeb fans Laura Whitmore, Steven Bartlett, Bradley Walsh and Rachel Stevens discuss their sliding doors moments and love of the film. And we reflect on the impact the film has made to our everyday culture, 25 years on!
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Episode Guests: Peter Howitt, John Hannah, Philippa Braithwaite, Jeanne Tripplehorn, John Smith, David Hirschfelder, Laura Whitmore, Steven Bartlett, Rachel Stevens, Bradley Walsh and Lucie Cave.
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Thu, 05 Sep 2024 - 36min - 111 - LOOK BACK: Martin Kemp
With our 100th episode nearly upon us, I have decided to delve into the archives and listen back to some of my favourite episodes from the past 3.5 years! Over the coming weeks we will re-release the Sliding Doors moments from some great guests and discuss some of my thoughts and feeling. You can also go back and listen to the full episodes anytime wherever you get your podcasts!
Martin Kemp is an actor, musician and director, best known as the base guitarist in Spandau Ballet and for playing the role of Steve Owen in Eastenders. Spandau Ballet became one of the biggest bands of the 80s, touring the world and having huge success with songs such as 'True' and 'Gold.' Martin is equally known for his acting career staring in films such as 'The Krays' and playing Billy Flynn in the West End, as well as winning best male actor at the NTAs for his villainous role as Steve Owen. He has also written two books including one with Shirlie, his lovely wife of over 30 years, and success runs in the family with his son Roman and daughter Harley. Today he can be seen on our screen as a fan favourite on Celebrity Gogglebox and touring around the UK with his Back to the 80's DJ sets!
In this episode Martin opens up on his amazing life journey and all the stepping stone moments that have got him to where he is today, as well as some great stories and memories! We chat about his dreams and visualisations of being a pop star and the moment when that finally came true! Martin opens up about the traumatic time when he discovered his brain tumours and how being offered a role in Eastenders ultimately saved his life. He has a brilliant outlook on life and embracing the opportunities we are presented with. And when we really drill it down, if he hadn't have gone to drama club....would he be where he is today?
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @Martinjkemp
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Thu, 29 Aug 2024 - 45min - 110 - LOOK BACK: 'How can Ikea chair led to finding my soulmate' with Stephanie Walker
With our 100th episode nearly upon us, I have decided to delve into the archives and listen back to some of my favourite episodes from the past 3.5 years! Over the coming weeks we will re-release the Sliding Doors moments from some great guests and discuss some of my thoughts and feeling. You can also go back and listen to the full episodes anytime wherever you get your podcasts!
On this episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Stephanie Walker. Stephanie's Sliding Doors moment is a true 'meet cute' love story all based around an Ikea chair! Her incredible moment really brings together the theories of fate, timing and meant to be, where seeing an advert posted in the lobby of her building- changed her life forever.
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Thu, 22 Aug 2024 - 25min - 109 - LOOK BACK: Kelvin & Liz Fletcher
With our 100th episode nearly upon us, I have decided to delve into the archives and listen back to some of my favourite episodes from the past 3.5 years! Over the coming weeks we will re-release the Sliding Doors moments from some great guests and discuss some of my thoughts and feeling. You can also go back and listen to the full episodes anytime wherever you get your podcasts!
Kelvin & Liz Fletcher are the dynamic duo who both star in the hit ITV Be show, Fletcher's Family Farm. Kelvin is an actor best known for playing Andy Sugden in Emmerdale for 20 years and also as the winner of Strictly Come Dancing in 2019. Liz is an actor and voiceover artist who has appeared in a number of roles both on stage and screen. Together they live on their farm in the Peak District with their four children, and have released their first book 'Fletcher's on the Farm.'
In this episode Kelvin & Liz delve into the moments that have shaped their lives and how through their aspirations to find a new way of life and taking risks, they manage to live their lives to the fullest. We discuss how a few moments of fate are how they eventually got together in their mid-twenties, and how getting the call to be a replacement contestant on Strictly- was a twist of fate that led Kelvin to win the show! Liz discusses how her life path took her to where she was meant to be by pushing herself to go to an audition, and Kelvin chats about his decision to leave Emmerdale after 20 years. And of course we find out how their dream of moving to LA turned into buying a farm on the Peak District!
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Guests: @kelvin_fletcher @liz_fletcher83 @fletchersonthefarm
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Thu, 15 Aug 2024 - 38min - 108 - LOOK BACK: Bradley Walsh
With our 100th episode nearly upon us, I have decided to delve into the archives and listen back to some of my favourite episodes from the past 3.5 years! Over the coming weeks we will re-release the Sliding Doors moments from some great guests and discuss some of my thoughts and feeling. You can also go back and listen to the full episodes anytime wherever you get your podcasts!
Bradley Walsh is an actor, comedian, television presenter, singer and former professional footballer. He presents some of TV’s most loved shows such as The Chase, starred in Coronation Street and Doctor Who, has sold out countless comedy shows and also has two top 15 albums! Growing up in Watford, he went on to become a professional footballer. However, when his career ended due to injury, he went on to become a blue coat and got his big break on the Royal Variety show in 1993 and the rest is history! This propelled Bradley into his career in entertainment and then on to become an established actor and a true national treasure!
In this episode Bradley tells us all about his incredible journey across his multi-facetted career. We chat all about how breaking his ankle in a football match ultimately led him to the world of entertainment and straight on to the comedy scene. We delve into his theories around never giving up, and putting your all into everything you do as you never know who you will meet along the way. Bradley made a lot of his own luck, which is what led him to present The Chase....and we find out about how whilst having a drink with Ray Winstone, Bradley was given some advice and what happened next was pretty amazing!
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Guest: @bradderswalsh
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Thu, 08 Aug 2024 - 41min - 107 - Sliding Doors with Stef Reid
Stef Reid MBE is a silver and bronze Paralympic medalist, Broadcaster, Keynote speaker and Coach and is a trailblazer who embraces high performance in all aspects of life. Following a life altering accident at 15, which dashed her dreams of rugby stardom, she harnessed the power of a carbon fiber running leg to forge a new path. After sheer determination and resilience, she is now a world champion in Long Jump, four-time Paralympian, and triple Paralympic medalist and holds five world records in track and field. Her impact is beyond the track making history as the first amputee to grace the London Fashion Week catwalk and also showcase her resilience on Dancing on Ice in 2022. After an incredible 18-year Paralympic career, Stef retired from elite sports in June 2022, embarking on a mission to empower others to discover their own paths to high performance.
In this episode Stef discusses her incredible journey to becoming a Paralympian and her outlook on life and building your own path. She opens up about her life changing accident at age 15 and how there could have been so many other outcomes and what if moments - but how she learnt to take what happened to her and live life to the full. We chat about the amazing Sliding Doors Moment of resilience of how Stef got together with her husband and how it could have been very different. And she tells the unbelievable story of how she won her first Paralympic medal when determination and luck were on her side and how this built her whole career!
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Guest: @runjumpstefreid
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Thu, 25 Jul 2024 - 1h 02min - 106 - Ep98: Sliding Doors with Jenni Falconer
Jenni Falconer is a TV and Radio Presenter, as well as the host of the successful podcast RunPod, an author and the Founder of the wellness brand Kollo Health. She has been a household name for over 20 years on shows such as This Morning and GMTV and can be heard waking up the nation every morning on Smooth Radio's breakfast show. Jenni is a fanatical runner and has ran 9 London marathons and released her debut book 'Runner's High' earlier this year.
In this episode Jenni shares her pearls of wisdom on finding your passions, building communities and her journey into broadcasting from being a contestant on Blind Date! She opens up about her thoughts on mindset, having no regrets and using moments of fate and timing to build a positive path. We chat about her decision to leave university to pursue her career in TV and how this one moment shaped her whole life. She discusses the first run she went on and how this moment changed her life forever. And we hear all about the Sliding Doors Moment she had to start her own brand that not only changed her life but so many others as well.
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @jennifalconer
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Thu, 18 Jul 2024 - 1h 03min - 105 - Ep97: Sliding Doors with Matt Pink
Matt Pink, also known as ‘Better Life Guy’, is the Co-Founder of the Dryy app, a best selling Author, Coach and all round advocate for living an alcohol free life. Over the past 4 years since going alcohol free, Matt has created some of the biggest sell-out alcohol free events, written a best selling book ‘Better me, Better you’ and co-founded the Dryy app that currently has more than 20,000 members. He is also a fully qualified coach and dedicates every day to helping people all over the world to take a break from alcohol.
In this episode Matt opens up about the unimaginable loss of his son and the journey he has had after hitting rock bottom, as well as his thoughts on things being meant for you and the universe being on your side. He shares his Sliding Doors Moment when at rock bottom he had a random encounter with a stranger that changed his life forever, and put him on the path he is on today. As well as his decision to see a spiritual medium that linked this whole moment and life change. And we discuss the amazing moment of fate where he met his wife that was all to do with timing!
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest:@better_life_guy
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Thu, 11 Jul 2024 - 52min - 104 - Ep96: Sliding Doors with Patrick Grant
Partrick Grant is a Designer, Businessman, Author and best known as a judge for ten series on BBC One's The Great British Sewing Bee. His career in fashion has spanned almost two decades where he has rebuilt the Savile Row tailor Norton & Sons, and relaunched E. Tautz, for which he won Menswear Designer of the Year. In 2015 Patrick bought the clothing manufacturer Cookson & Clegg which was the catalyst to launch his business Community Clothing which supports local clothing and textile manufacturers across the UK. Patrick is a regular on TV and Radio, as a commentator and a documentary maker and as an author he has written three books, including a Sunday Times bestseller with his latest book ‘Less’.
In this episode Patrick delves into where his fascination with how things were made came from and his love for quality made clothing, and how having fewer things in life can bring us more joy. Patrick opens up about his thoughts on coincidences and how he rides the wave of good luck and throws himself into opportunities and how the Great British Seeing Bee changed his life. We discuss the incredible Sliding Doors moment when he saw a random ad in the newspaper that led him to buy Norton & Son- the catalyst to where his is today. And we chat about the decision he made to buy a factory in need which led him on the path to start his business and write a best selling book!
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @patrickgrantism
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Thu, 04 Jul 2024 - 1h 02min - 103 - Ep95: Sliding Doors with Jon Culshaw
Jon Culshaw is an accomplished Comedian, Actor and widely regarded as Britain’s best Impressionist. Best known for Dead Ringers and Spitting Image, he has an unmatched versatility and a catalogue of over 350 voices and impressions. As well as being part of countless shows on TV, Radio Royal Variety performances and Doctor Who related productions - Jon also performed at the iconic Edinburgh Festival in a number of rave review shows that also toured the country. Some of Jon’s most recognisable impressions include Tony Blair, Donald Trump, John Major and Les Dawson and he recently played the role of Boris Johnson in the RTS award winning drama - Partygate.
In this episode Jon takes us through his discovery of finding his talent with some recognisable voices along the way! He discusses his belief in the power of coincidence and some amazing moments of fate from his life. He chats all about the moment his friend encouraged him to do impressions on his radio show which was the catalyst to begin a whole chain of events that led him to his successful career! We discuss the moment when he bumped into a friend on the way to the gym and how going for a curry instead of a workout changed his life. And we delve into the amazing moment of fate when going to the pub for a grey day omelette and chips, led to Jon running a marathon in Kenya!
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @jonculshaw
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Thu, 13 Jun 2024 - 50min - 102 - Ep94: Sliding Doors with Becky Excell
Becky Excell is a five time Sunday Times best-selling author and Gluten-free Food Writer with a following of over 1 million on her social media channels and 1 million monthly views on her award-winning blog. Having been dubbed ‘the Queen of gluten-free’ by Nigella Lawson, Becky has been eating gluten-free for 15 years and writes recipes for numerous publications and has made various TV appearances, most recently on ITV's This Morning and baking at events including the BBC Good Food Show and Pub in the Park. She has won the Observer Food Monthly’s Best Food Personality award and the BBC Food Creator of the Year, to name a few. Her first 5 books all became instant bestsellers and her 6th book ‘Gluten Free Air Fryer’ has just been released.
In this episode Becky takes us through the journey she has had to become gluten free and she chats about how she comes up with her best selling recipes. Becky opens up about her battle with anorexia when she was younger and the life saving moment where everything changed for her. We discuss the Sliding Doors decision she made to quit her job and focus and on her blog....which paid off! And Becky delves into the brave decision she made to have a mastectomy when she found out she had the BRCA2 gene mutation.
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Guest: @beckyexcell
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Thu, 06 Jun 2024 - 1h 06min - 101 - Ep93: Sliding Doors with Peter Komolafe
Peter Komolafe is a Best-Selling author and multi award-winning Financial Content Creator, TV Personality, Coach and Speaker, who empowers people to achieve financial security. After a turbulent time in his younger life Peter then went on to have a 15 year career in key roles in retail and corporate banking, wealth management and working on the exec team of a fortune 100 company. He founded the successful podcast and Youtube Channel 'Conversation of Money' and wrote the number one best selling book 'The Money Basics'.
In this episode Peter opens up about his past relationship with money and becoming homeless and how this drives his passion of helping others create financial security. He has a fresh outlook on the journey of life and how we can connect all the dots looking back. Peter discusses the life changing Sliding Doors decision his parents made to send him to Nigeria for 10 years at the age of 8 and how this challenging experience really shaped the person he is today. We chat about the Sliding Doors moment someone took a chance on Peter and gave him a job he didn't want - which ultimately led him to find his career passion. And we delve into the crazy decision he made to move to London with no job and no money, but luck was on his side!
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @conversationofmoney
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Thu, 30 May 2024 - 59min - 100 - Ep92: Sliding Doors with Dame Prue Leith
Dame Prue Leith is a Restauranteur, Cookery Writer, Novelist, Presenter, Broadcaster and best known for her 11 years on Great British Menu and as one of our favorite judges on The Great British Bake off. Her colourful career involves running a successful catering business, a Michelin star Restaurant and founding a number of cookery schools. She has written 8 novels and 14 cookbooks and in 2021 was made a Dame for her services to food, broadcasting and charity.
In this episode Prue delves deep into some amazing stories from her life and career including how she got into TV, her proudest moments and how she got her job on GBBO. She discusses her Sliding Doors Moment with her foodie awakening in Paris that set her on the path to become a cook and tell a little white lie to train at Le Cordon Bleu! We chat about how a standing ovation at her one woman show changed her outlook on performing and she opens up about how the death of her brother led her to campaign for a cause now very close to her heart.
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @prueleith
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Thu, 23 May 2024 - 1h 07min - 99 - Ep91: Sliding Doors with Mel Schilling
Mel Schilling is a Coach, Therapist, Author and best known as one of the relationship experts on Married at First Sight, and has a 20 year background as a Psychologist. She is also Australia’s first dating coach and now their highest profile therapist. She has been part of MAFS Australia for 8 years and is also part of the cast of the relaunched UK version- making her a household name across the globe. In 2022 Mel released her highly successful book 'The C Word' and continues to work as a dating coach and business consultant for some of the highest performers and businesses.
In this episode Mel doesn't hold back as we dive into all things MAFS, her current Cancer journey, and her thoughts on the theory of soul mates and fate. She chats about the Sliding Doors decision her parents kept from her, when they rejected an opportunity for Mel early on in her life and career- that if she had taken, her life would be totally different! Mel opens up about her years as a single women in her thirties, and how a Sliding Doors moment led to her finding the love of her life. And we also discuss the moment she had after a miscarriage and failed IVF, where a twist of fate brought them their daughter Maddie!
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @mel_schilling1
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Thu, 16 May 2024 - 1h 07min - 98 - Ep90: Sliding Doors Live with Bex Smith
Bex Smith is an International Footballer, famous for captaining the Olympic and World Cup teams twice for New Zealand’s National Team and culminating her club career at VfL Wolfsburg winning The Treble as UEFA Champions League, German League, and German Cup Winners up until her retirement in 2013. She's worked as a manager of Competitions at FIFA running the women’s World Cups, then Strategic Planning for women’s football for the last 2 years at FIFA. Bex was also the Global VP of women’s football at COPA90 and in 2020 Bex started Crux Sports looking to bridge the gap between women’s football and football stakeholders.
In this episode Bex discusses her thoughts on Women's Football and has a refreshing perspective and inspiring outlook on the game and where it can go. She chats about the sliding doors moment she got to play football in the World Cup and how that lead to her becoming a professional footballer- which was never on the cards. We delve into the 50/50 decision she made to go for a beer with a friend one night that ultimately led her to get her job at FIFA. And we find out all about the sliding doors moment of how she met her partner, in a real moment of fate and timing!
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Guest: @bexsmithkiwi
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 49min - 97 - Ep89: Sliding Doors with Jo Elvin
Jo Elvin is a celebrated Writer and former Editor in Chief of Glamour Magazine, Editor of Mail on Sunday’s YOU magazine and CEO of Children with Cancer UK. During her impressive 17 year career at Glamour magazine, Jo famously launched the Women of the Year Awards and was a trailblazer at the publication and a true pioneer of glossy pages. She contributes articles for the majority of British titles including The Times, Telegraph, Evening Standard & Observer- hosts a weekly YouTube show ‘Palace Confidential’- hosts her podcast, Fame with Jo Elvin and writes for her highly successful Substack page ‘my goodness’.
In this episode we hear all about Jo's impressive career as an editor and journalist as well as her thoughts all around fate and how this is her decade to re write the script! Jo opens up for the first time about her 'what if' moment of the biggest move she never made to New York. We chat all about a Sliding Doors decision she took to leave working on the Aussie soap Neighbours and chose London over money, and we have an honest discussion about Jo's decision not to try for a second child.
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @jo_elvin
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 51min - 96 - Sliding Doors with Ade Adepitan
Ade Adepitan is a TV presenter, Paralympic Medallist and Journalist. With a career spanning over 20 years, he is a disability advocate and one of the first physically disabled television presenters in the UK. Born in Lagos, Nigeria and raised in East London, he survived polio as youngster after he began to lose the use of his legs. Becoming a wheelchair basketball player, he was part of the British team that secured a Bronze medal at the Paralympics, Silver in the European Championships and Gold in The World Championships; And in 2005 he was made an MBE for his services to disability sport. He has won many awards for his work as a presenter at the Paralympics (including a BAFTA) and has hosted countless documentaries and Children in Need.
In this episode we get stuck in with the many Sliding Doors Moments Ade has had in his life, including catching Polio and the 'what if' moment he met his wife. Ade has an incredible outlook on life, sports and the challenges we face, especially growing up as a Nigerian family in the 70s in the UK. We delve into the life saving decision Ade made in his teenage years to move to Spain to play basketball. He opens up about the incredible achievement of crawling up a volcano for a documentary, however if it wasn't for his strong will and a courageous decision things would have been very different. And of course we discuss the Paralympics - and how being part of the Channel 4 bid to host them- changed his life!
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @adeadepitan
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Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 1h 06min - 95 - BONUS EP: Sliding Doors International Women's Day Special
To celebrate International Women’s Day and all the incredible women we have had on Sliding Doors- we wanted to bring some of the best Sliding Doors Moments they have had to you in a compilation episode! These moments are just a piece of these amazing women's stories so please go back into the archive and listen to their full episodes now!
Roxie Nafousi: The Manifest Queen who tells us all about her decision to send an email and go with her gut, that got her THE book deal that changed her life forever.
Candice Brathwaite: Author, Journalist & Podcaster opens up about the moment her father passed away and how this was a life changing moment for her in more ways than one.
Rixo: Dynamic fashion designers tell us all about the moment they met during Uni which was the catalyst to create their whole brand.
Jo Tutchener Sharp: CEO & Founder of Scamp and Dude opens up about how her brain haemorrhage turned into an idea for a brand that’s helped so many people and is an amazing example of the different paths life can take you.
Dilly Carter: Declutter Dolly and star of Sort Your Life Out describes the amazing story of fate that brought her and her husband back together again.
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Guests: @roxienafousi @candicebrathwaite @Rixo @scampanddudejo @declutterdollies
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Fri, 08 Mar 2024 - 51min - 94 - Ep87: Sliding Doors with Will Best
Will Best is a presenter, broadcaster and entrepreneur and is currently best known as the co-host of Big Brother alongside AJ Odudu. He began presenting on some of the UK's biggest youth music channels including MTV, T4 and 4 Music and since then has hosted live coverage across global music festivals, broadcast for BBC Three, Sky Arts and Channel 5 amongst many other impressive credits. Will is also the co-founder of the award winning drinks brand Bloody Drinks and is currently on our screens presenting the revival of Celebrity Big Brother.
In this episode we delve right into Celebrity Big Brother, past and present and Will reveals all he can for the long anticipated new series....including a few interesting housemate predictions. Will opens up all about his journey into TV presenting and how he gave himself a year to get onto MTV, and he did it! We delve into his incredible Sliding Doors Moment when he nearly missed the auditions to host Big Brother but a last minute decision was the reason he got the job which totally changed his life! We chat about how being locked in a hotel room for 10 days was the catalyst for change and we talk about the moment Will was very nearly cast as THE Milky Bar Kid!
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @iamwillbest
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Thu, 07 Mar 2024 - 59min - 93 - BONUS EP: Sliding Doors- Love Stories
Surprise! We have a bonus episode for you. To celebrate Valentines Day we wanted to take a look back at some of the best Sliding Doors Love Stories our guests have shared with us over the years- everything from blind dates, to making a last minute decision to go to the pub and meeting the love of their life...we have it all!
This episode we will hear Owain Wyn Evans- Broadcaster & BBC Radio 2 Host, Rosie Nixon- former Editor-in-Chief at Hello! Magazine, Andrea McLean- TV Broadcaster & Journalist, Dan Schreiber- Podcaster & Author and Michal Oshman- Head of Company Culture, Diversity & Inclusion at Tik Tok.
If you enjoy these moments, please go back into our Sliding Doors archive wherever you get your podcasts to listen to the full episodes....enjoy!
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guests: @owainwynevans @rosiejnixon @andreamclean1 @schreiberland @michaloshman
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Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 48min - 92 - Ep86: Sliding Doors with Sonny Jay
Sonny Jay is a Presenter, Radio DJ, host of Capital radio’s late show and former winner of 13th series of ITV's Dancing on Ice. Sonny rose to fame in 2012 when he got to the finals of Britain's Got Talent as part of the band Loveable Rogues. In 2015 pop’s loss was radio’s gain, as Sonny dedicated himself to a broadcasting career. He joined Capital in 2017, initially presenting overnights before joining the Capital Breakfast Show alongside his great friends Roman Kemp and Sian Welby.
In this episode we chat about Sonny's new lease of life a year on from going solo with his late night radio show and we find out all about why he got on to and went on to win Dancing on Ice. We discuss the Sliding Doors moment of Sonny not going to 6th form and how this was the catalyst to his career in entertainment and starting Loveable Rogues. We delve into the decision he made to do Britian's Got Talent and how this very nearly didn't happen and how their lives were catapulted into the limelight! And we find out about his decision to quit music and go into broadcasting and how this was his full circle moment.
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @sonnyjay
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Thu, 11 Jan 2024 - 55min - 91 - Ep85: Sliding Doors with Sam McKnight
Sam McKnight MBE is a hairstylist renowned for creating the most iconic looks and his work with celebrities such as Kate Moss, Princess Diana and Lady Gaga. Early on in his career Sam was an independent session stylist working for high-profile editorial shoots and a firm favourite at Vogue. In the early ‘90s Sam was best known for creating Princess Diana’s iconic slicked back hairstyle and became her personal hair stylist for 7 years and he has, and continues, to work extensively with supermodels Christy Turlington, Kate Moss & Naomi Campbell. He now has his own range of luxury haircare products - Hair by Sam McKnight and last year he was awarded an MBE for services to the fashion and beauty industries.
In this episode Sam delves into the world of hair and the iconic styles and clients he has worked with over the years and where his drive comes from. We chat about the moment he decided to move to London in the ‘70s which started his whole career- and how the stars seemed to align for him getting his first job at Vogue. We also discuss the incredible sliding doors moment when he worked with Princess Diana on her Vogue shoot, and how a flippant decision in the moment led to one the most iconic haircuts and led Sam to experience adventures of a lifetime.
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @sammcknight1
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Thu, 04 Jan 2024 - 49min - 90 - Ep84: Sliding Doors with Sarel
Sarel is a Presenter, Podcaster, Actor and comedy star of TikTok, with over 1 million combined followers. She is probably best known as one-half of the critically acclaimed podcast Closet Confessions with Candice Brathwaite which has taken the podcast world by storm as one of the biggest shows in 2023. She has starred on stage and screen including a 26-show run at Edinburgh and her TV debut in Sky Comedy's 'Smothered'. As a presenter, Sarel has hosted numerous events and red carpets for some of the biggest UK premieres and brands including TikTok and BAFTA.
In this episode Sarel discusses the journey she has been on to get to where she is today and how faith and hard work have played the biggest part. We chat about the Sliding Doors decision her parents made to leave Zimbabwe when she was a child and how different her life would be if they had stayed. She delves into the incredible moment she decided to turn things around for herself at university and how if she hadn't, becoming a Preacher would have been her path! Sarel has an amazing outlook on life and is an inspiration on how if you work hard, take risks and commit to your dreams- they really do come true!
Hosted by:@jenbecks28
Guest: @cocsarel
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Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 51min - 89 - Ep83: Sliding Doors with Farmer Will
Will Young- better known as 'Farmer Will' is a farmer, author and former Love Island contestant with over 1.9 million followers on TikTok. Will is a sixth generation farmer who spreads his passion for farming through documenting his warm, entertaining and uplifting adventures on his farm. He is one of the UK's best known digital creators and earlier this year his fanbase exploded when he was a contestant on Love Island- meeting his now girlfriend Jessie.
In this episode Will opens up about his visions for the farming industry and the importance of looking after your mental health, as well as his beliefs in fate and timing. We delve into his amazing Sliding Doors moments when he decided to stop 'normal' work and go and live back on the farm- which was the real catalyst to where he is now in his life. We chat about the moment he put his first farming video on TikTok and how this didn't go to plan, but went viral and ultimately is what got him onto Love Island, where he met Jessie and fell in love!
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @farmer_will_
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Thu, 14 Dec 2023 - 51min - 88 - Ep82: Sliding Doors with Jo Good
Jo Good is an award winning BBC Radio Presenter, Broadcast Journalist, Actress and YouTuber and has recently started her national late night weekend show on BBC Radio, broadcasting to 40+ local stations across the UK. Jo started out as an actress but is best known for her reputable career in radio and has hosted shows all around the dial. Jo's YouTube channel 'Middleagedminx' is a continued success of her passions of fashion, beauty and lifestyle and she lives in London with her dog Myrtle.
In this episode Jo lets us into her amazing hedonistic life and how age is just a number for her. She opens up about her Sliding Doors Moment of meeting her ex husband whilst working on a theatre production, and how even though this led to heartbreak, she would be a totally different person without it. We chat about the amazing moment Jo said yes to a risky opportunity (which she first said no to) that led her to fulfil her dream of presenting the breakfast show on BBC Radio London...AND we find out about how the moment she met her best friend Anna totally changed her life!
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @middleagedminx
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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 - 1h 02min - 87 - Ep81: SDYS- A reverse Sliding Doors moment..could it end differently with our help? with Julie Anderson
Sliding Doors: Your Story is the new mini-series that delves into YOUR amazing Sliding Doors moments. On this week's episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Julie Anderson.
In this episode, Julie shares her 'reverse' Sliding Doors moment, when a solo trip to London led her to connect with a stranger BUT she missed an opportunity and in a true moment of 'what if', she wished she had done it differently......can you help change this twist of fate?
Click here to apply to be on the next series of Sliding Doors: Your Story.
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @justjulie424
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Thu, 30 Nov 2023 - 21min - 86 - Ep80: SDYS- When a chain of events changes your entire life with Jez Haisman
Sliding Doors: Your Story is the new mini-series that delves into YOUR amazing Sliding Doors moments. On this week's episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Jez Haisman.
In this episode, Jez shares his Sliding Doors moment when an unimaginable family experience, sparked off a chain of events that changed his entire life and is an inspirational story of how out of the darkest times can come positive changes.
Click here to apply to be on the next series of Sliding Doors: Your Story.
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: Jez Haisman
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Thu, 23 Nov 2023 - 25min - 85 - Ep79: SDYS- Turning down your dream job with Mark Anand
Sliding Doors: Your Story is the new mini-series that delves into YOUR amazing Sliding Doors moments. On this week's episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Mark Anand.
In this episode, Mark shares with us how a series of 'Yes' moments led to him being offered his dream job of working in Hollywood...but his sliding doors decision was not what you would expect! This is a story of making your own luck and following your instinct.
Click here to apply to be on the next series of Sliding Doors: Your Story.
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @markanand
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Thu, 16 Nov 2023 - 22min - 84 - Ep78: SDYS- A life changing moment from a random text message with Cassie Watts
Sliding Doors: Your Story is the new mini-series that delves into YOUR amazing Sliding Doors moments. On this week's episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Cassie Watts.
Cassie's Sliding Doors moment is a true moment of timing, after receiving a random whatsap message led to a life changing experience for her and her family.
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Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @Iamcassiewatts
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Thu, 09 Nov 2023 - 23min - 83 - Ep77: SDYS- When the stars aligned across the world with Anna & Mark
Sliding Doors: Your Story is the new mini-series that delves into YOUR amazing Sliding Doors moments. On this week's episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Anna and Mark.
Anna and Mark's Sliding Doors moment is straight out of a Richard Curtis movie and is an incredible 'meant to be', whirlwind love story that brought two people together from different sides of the world.
Click here to apply to be on the next series of Sliding Doors: Your Story.
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @anna.e.anthony
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Thu, 02 Nov 2023 - 25min - 82 - Ep76: SDYS- A modern day love story with Eve Squires
Sliding Doors: Your Story is the new mini-series that delves into YOUR amazing Sliding Doors moments. On this week's episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Eve Squires.
Eve's Sliding Doors moment is a modern day love story of how a friends accidental swipe, gave her a second chance of finding true love.
Click here to apply to be on the next series of Sliding Doors: Your Story.
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest:@calmandbrightsleepsupport
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Thu, 26 Oct 2023 - 25min - 81 - SDYS- A life saving moment with Katie James
Sliding Doors: Your Story is the mini-series that delves into YOUR amazing Sliding Doors moments. On this week's episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Katie James.
Katie's Sliding Doors moment is the truest depiction of fate and meant to be, when a one in 22 million chance meeting led to her saving someone's life and is a beautiful story of serendipity, generosity and karma.
Click here to apply to be on the next series of Sliding Doors: Your Story!
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @itsmekatielou
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Thu, 19 Oct 2023 - 23min - 80 - Ep74: Sliding Doors with Simon Rimmer
Simmer Rimmer is the Co-Presenter of Channels 4's Sunday Brunch, a Chef and a Restaurateur. His first restaurant Greens has just celebrated its 33rd anniversary and he has 19 other restaurants across the UK. Simon can be seen alongside Tim Lovejoy every Sunday on 'Sunday Brunch' and regularly across our TV screens. He has also written 5 successful books and has his own podcast ‘Grilling’.
In this episode Simon opens up about the recent loss of his father and what an impact he had on his life and how he feels after turning 60. We discuss the life changing moment he nearly went bankrupt when his daughter was one and how the stars aligned to save his business. Simon also chats about the random phone call he got one day for a local TV appearance that was the catalyst to his whole TV career..and of course we chat all about Sunday Brunch!
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @rimmersimon
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Thu, 05 Oct 2023 - 54min - 79 - Ep73: Sliding Doors with We Are Twinset
We Are Twinset (AKA Sarah Ellis and Philippa Ross), are Creative Directors, Stylists, Content Creators and the founders of the brands We Are Twinset and WAT the brand. We Are Twinset has become the leading online destination for luxury content creation, synonymous with timeless style, innovative brand partnerships and trend defining fashion with a growing fanbase of over 400k across Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. In 2021 they launched their very own brand, WAT The Brand with a ten minute sell-out first collection and a celebrity fan base; the brand is a natural extension of Sarah and Philippa’s fashion and lifestyle platform.
In this episode we chat about how many moments in Sarah and Philippa's lives feel 'meant to be' and how they believe in serendipity. We discuss the life changing Sliding Doors moment when they first met and the spark for their friendship (and future business) began! We delve into the moment when timing played a massive part in bringing them together with their business partner and we chat all about the highs and lows of having your own business and making decisions that feel right for you.
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @wearetwinset
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Thu, 28 Sep 2023 - 50min - 78 - BONUS EP: Sliding Doors with Strictly Come Dancing
Surprise! We have a bonus episode for you....To celebrate the launch of Strictly Come Dancing we wanted to take a look back at some of the best bits from previous judges, contestants and presenters that have been on Sliding Doors.
This episode we will hear Strictly moments from Janette Manrara- former professional and now presenter of It Takes Two, Kelvin Fletcher- who won the show in 2019, The legendary Arlene Phillips- who was one of the first judges on the show and Dan Walker- who was a contestant on the show in 2021.
If you enjoy these moments please go back into our Sliding Doors archive wherever you get your podcasts to listen to the full episodes....enjoy!
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Guests: @jmanrara @kelvin_fletcher @arlenephillips @mrdanwalker
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Mon, 25 Sep 2023 - 42min - 77 - Ep72: Sliding Doors with Peter James
Peter James is a UK No.1 bestselling author, best known for his detective superintendent Roy Grace series, now a hit ITV drama ‘Grace’ AND writing 19 consecutive Sunday Times no.1 best sellers! Much loved by crime and thriller fans for his fast-paced page-turners, he has won over 40 awards for his work including the WH Smith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger. Peter has written 36 novels and sold over 21 million copies worldwide - and 6 have been adapted for the stage - taking over £15 million at the box office! The most recent being Wish You Were Dead.
In this episode Peter discusses his process of writing so many no.1 books and the journey he has been on to get there. We chat about the Sliding Doors moment he was asked to fill in one day on set as a TV writer and how this moment affected his life. He tells us all about the incredible moment he met a police officer after a burglary at his home and how this led to finding his fictional character Roy Grace! And we talk about the amazing moment of fate he met his wife in a moment of timing on a gondola whilst skiing.
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @peterjamesuk
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Thu, 21 Sep 2023 - 50min - 76 - Ep71: Sliding Doors with Johnny Ball
Johnny Ball is a television personality and has been inspiring the nation with Maths and Science for 46 years! He spent 3 years in the RAF and began his career as a Butlins red coat and was a successful comedian for 17 years. He also wrote and presented over 20 children's TV series including Crackerjack, Think of a number and Play School and has worked with some of the biggest stars including The Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Johnny has written over 9 books and at 85 continues to share his wisdom and is currently writing his autobiography.
In the episode we delve into Johnny's amazing life from the RAF to his comedy days. We discuss his thoughts on teaching positivity and using you drive to go for what you want! He chats about a sliding doors moment of someone believing in him and his ability that led to a job that started off his career and a moment when everything went wrong on live TV to 19 million viewers- but ultimately changed his life!
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
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Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 40min - 75 - Ep70: Sliding Doors with Dane Baptiste
Dane Baptiste is a stand-up comedian, writer and presenter and is hailed as one of the most exciting acts in British Comedy. In 2014 he made history as the first black British act to be nominated for a comedy award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and since then has had numerous sell out nationwide and world tours. He regularly appears on TV and Radio including Live at the Apollo and created wrote and starred in his own sitcom, Sunny D on BBC and hosts his own podcast- Dane Baptiste Questions Everything.
In this episode Dane opens up about his theory on the Multiverse and the 'Daneiverse' and how this plays a part in his life and beliefs. We chat about a significant break-up that was a Sliding Doors moment in his life, as well as how quitting his corporate job was the best Sliding Doors decision he could have made. And we discuss how Dane's decision to go to university outside of London made a massive impact on his outlook on life and comedy career.
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @danesnaptiste
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Thu, 07 Sep 2023 - 47min - 74 - Sliding Doors with Sian Welby
Sian Welby is a radio and television presenter best known as the co-host of the Capital Breakfast Show alongside Roman Kemp. Her career started as a weather girl for Channel 5 however she made headlines across the globe when her Star Wars weather forecast went viral! Sian has previously hosted shows on Heart FM and can be seen regularly hosting showbiz segments on ITV's This Morning, Channel 5 and BBC.
In this episode we hear the amazing journey Sian has had, filled with Sliding Doors Moments! Her determination, hard work and belief in being in the right place at the right time have all led to her success. We delve into the brilliant moment when she decided to miss work one day for an audition- that changed her life forever! We also discuss the incredible moment Sian decided to do an off the cuff weather forecast on Channel 5 and how overnight she found global fame that led her to getting her first radio gig on Heart.
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @sianwelby
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Thu, 31 Aug 2023 - 1h 02min - 73 - Sliding Doors with Owain Wyn Evans
Owain Wyn Evans is an award-winning television and radio presenter- best known as the BBC North West tonight and BBC Breakfast weather presenter, as well as the host on the early breakfast show on BBC Radio 2 recorded in Cardiff. In 2020 Owain found international fame when a video of him drumming went viral and became the platform for his record breaking 24-drumathon for Children in Need. Owain regularly reports for the One Show and BBC Breakfast and is an ambassador of the charity LGBT Foundation.
In this episode we chat all about Owain's breakfast show as well as how life was for him growing up in a small Welsh town and his beliefs in fate and manifesting! He has three amazing Sliding Doors moments including the moment he got his first job in TV at the age of 17. We delve into the brilliant moment when Owain met his husband on a night out- that very nearly didn't happen! And we chat about the life changing moment Owain decided to post his drumming video online- which changed his life overnight!
We are looking for podcast guests to come and tell their amazing 'Sliding Doors' stories to our listeners. Whether you have a story to tell or know someone who does…we want to hear from you for a new series, Sliding Doors: Your Story, coming this Autumn!
Sliding Doors: Your Story application form bit.ly/3OP3Njz
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @owainwynevans
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Thu, 24 Aug 2023 - 1h 00min - 72 - Sliding Doors with Dan Schreiber
Dan Schreiber is a podcaster, comedian, author, producer and professional fact-hunter. He is best known for his podcasts 'No Such Thing As A Fish' and 'We Can be Weirdos' as well as being a QI elf on the popular TV show. His podcasts are regularly in the top ten podcast charts and have over 430 million downloads. Dan is also author of The Theory of Everything Else, a collection of mind-boggling and goosebump-raising theories and he also co-created and produced BBC Radio 4’s highly successful and long running series ‘The Museum of Curiosity.'
In the episode we have it all- we delve into the theory of parallel universes and the butterfly effect and Dan shares some amazing facts and philosophies. We chat through his three incredible Sliding Doors moments - which have all led him to where he is today...including the moment he got his hero's phone number (which almost didn't happen) and then went onto work with him and get his job on QI. And a brilliant 'what if' love moment when he bumped into a friend that led to him reconnecting with his now wife!
** This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit https://creators.riverside.fm/Jennie and use code SLIDINGDOORS for an exclusive 15% off any Riverside individual plan! **
Hosted by: @jenbecks28
Guest: @schreiberland
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