Martine Wright, MBE is a British sitting volleyball player who lost both her legs in the 7/7 London bombings in 2005. In this extended episode, we discover the healing and transformative influence sport had in Martine's life, how she draws strength from the memory of the 52 lives lost in the attack, and how her journey to the 2012 Paralympics has instilled in her a belief like no other. From the liberation she feels on the court, to the wonder of flying solo, Martine Wright is a force to be reckoned with.
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A story of resilience and survival with Martine Wright MBE

What makes a strong person to you? Bestselling author and personal trainer Alice Liveing interviews extraordinary people about the importance of building mental and physical resilience and how this can empower us to live happier, stronger lives. You can find more about Alice on Instagram @aliceliveing, on Twitter @aliceliveing_
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Roz Purcell is a former Irish model, charity worker, author and former beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Ireland 2010 and represented Ireland at Miss Universe 2010. Since leaving the modelling world to endeavour on Natural Born Feeder and The Hike Life, Roz has gained an incredible social following, sharing her content about the beautiful hikes that can be discovered in Ireland. In this episode, Roz and Alice discuss how Roz overcame her eating disorder that she was praised for having when she was a model and how her sister sadly being diagnosed with cancer put everything into perspective. 
To find out more about Roz you can follow her on Instagram @rozannapurcell.

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Making The Leap From Modelling to The Hike Life with Roz Purcell

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything. 
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Ask Alice: What Are Your Tips For Warming Up And Cooling Down?

George Veness is the founder of 'JAB' a boxing gym based in London. George has been boxing since he was 6 years old and represented England a dozen times and eventually turned from gighting, to Coaching Amateurs. George’s talents were soon picked up amongst London’s elite and well known celebrity circles, fast making him one of London’s most in-demand trainers. Since then, George’s mission has been to build a Community inspired by the world of Boxing. Through the pure love of the sport he grew up on. In this episode, George and Alice discuss how George found his love for boxing, what inspired him to create JAB, the importance of having people skills and how he uses affirmations to inspire him to live his life to the fullest. 
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From Boxer To Gym Owner Meet George Veness

Ask Alice: How Can I Get Out Of A Slump?

On this weeks episode, Alice is joined by Eshita Kabra-Davies, CEO of By Rotation, discussing the journey of founding the world's largest shared wardrobe platform. Originating from a personal desire for a sustainable fashion option during her honeymoon, the app has grown into a social network facilitating peer-to-peer premium lifestyle item rentals. Eshita emphasises the environmental motivations behind By Rotation, aiming to reduce textile waste and make sustainable fashion accessible. Despite challenges in venture funding, particularly for women of colour founders, By Rotation has successfully expanded into the U.S. and aims for a global presence. Eshita also discusses her efforts against investment disparity in gender, the platform's community-driven approach, and the impact of By Rotation on redefining consumption habits towards a more sustainable future.
To find out more about Eshita and By Rotation you can follow her on Instagram @arentyoueshita and @byrotation.
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A story of resilience and survival with Martine Wright MBE

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