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!Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @amy_macdonald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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!Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @beckyadlington Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @foodbyremi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @estelle.bingham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @joepasqualeofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.Four 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… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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