Episode Description: 

This week on The Invisible Gift, Andrew is joined by writer, presenter and resident Blue Peter Vet - Rory 'the Vet' Cowlam. Andrew and Rory have a great conversation, where Rory tells Andrew how he became a trained vet despite struggling in school, the lads discuss the challenges of presenting and reading lines when you're dyslexic, and Rory explains why mental health is the veterinary professions 'dirty little secret.' 

Top Quotes:

"The reason why I call dyslexia my superpower is because it allows me to be emotive, to wear my heart on my sleeve, it allows me to be open." - Rory

"When you know your weaknesses it means you really know your strengths." - Andrew

About the Host:

The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm. Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.

About the Guest:

Rory ‘The Vet’ Cowlam is a British veterinary surgeon, writer and television personality. Rory graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2015 and he holds a postgraduate qualification in animal surgery. Rory began working  as a presenter after graduating college in 2017. He is a broadcaster on a number of well known shows such as The CBBC show, and The Pets Factor - where Rory, along with three other vets, are followed while they go about their work in vet practises. Rory has also appeared on British broadcasting national institutions such as Blue Peter, BBC Breakfast, Lorraine, Sky News and Saturday Morning Mash Up.  Along with his television work, Rory has authored the book 'The Secret Life of a Vet'. 

Resources:

https://www.instagram.com/rorythevet/?hl=en

https://rorythevet.com/about/

https://www.kitall.co.uk/

https://www.onefineplay.com/