Brave Your Day

Gerard M Burns is one of Scotland's most respected artists, with an a-list client list in the UK, Europe and North America. In this episode, he shares his powerful life story with Charley and Colin.

Gerard's website: gerardmburns.com

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Jamie MacDonald is a writer, voiceover and stand-up comedian. He tours up and down the country with his solo show and he is a regular performer at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Jamie's website: http://www.jamie-macdonald.co.uk

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Kirsty Wark is a broadcaster, journalist and best-selling author. She is best-known for presenting BBC current affairs programme ‘Newsnight’. Kirsty is the recipient of many awards, including BAFTA Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting, Journalist of the Year and Best Television Presenter. She met up with Colin and Charley to discuss her approach to reporting on complex and emotional news stories, her decision to live in Scotland (whilst working in London), and her desire to help others find their voice. 

Kirsty’s website: https://www.kbjmanagement.co.uk/kirsty-wark

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kirstywark

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Catherine Simpson is an author who grew up on a Lancashire farm in 1970s. The image of life in the countryside is often painted as idyllic, peaceful and the perfect place to escape. However, the number of suicides in the UK farming community tell a very different story. Catherine joins us on the podcast to share her tragic, yet uplifting, family story.

Catherine's website: https://www.catherine-simpson.co.uk

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Ross Muir is a Glasgow-based artists. His unique style is a blend of old and new, introducing art classics to a brand new audience. Ross chats to Charley and Colin about his inspirations and how art helped him move away from a challenging set of circumstances and draw a new path in life.

Ross's website: https://rossmuirart.com

Short BBC film about Ross: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06vv9yd

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Karine Polwart is an international award-winning singer-songwriter. Previously, she worked for Glasgow Women's Aid in a pioneering role - supporting young people by helping them tell their story. In this episode, Karine shares inspiring stories from her time working in the charitable sector and now in the music industry.

Karine's website: https://www.karinepolwart.com

Listen to Karine's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5WS3dnCZR6MuN6m3dTMuwF?si=vaPbPfcjRO-XtZBmMIGoFA

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Sarah Everett is an award-winning nurse based in Glasgow. She was the driving force behind the Men's Shed Govan - a social hub for men facing isolation and lack of purpose. Sarah established the shed, despite setbacks along the way, to create a vibrant space for conversation, company and support.

Men's Sheds Association website: https://menssheds.org.uk

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This week we speak to fellow podcaster Sean McDonald who pushed back against conventional attitudes towards adult life to pursue a European adventure. Without a job, the language or a support network, Sean moved from Glasgow to Barcelona for six years to create a new life for himself.

Listen to Sean's podcast Blethered: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/blethered/id1449163150

Keep up to date with Sean on Twitter: @seanmcdonald01

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This week we speak to author and forgiveness activist Madeline Black. She transformed her situation from being the survivor of unimaginable crimes to living a life of fulfilment, happiness and meaning. Listen to the episode to hear her remarkable story.

Madeline's website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk

Madeline's TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ouhY155398

The Forgiveness Project: https://www.theforgivenessproject.com

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New year, new series! This week we're joined by internationally acclaimed actor, singer and comedian Karen Dunbar. Our conversation explores some of the deeper meanings of her work and whether she believes she can truly find her authentic self.

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