Ricky Nuttall is a firefighter most notably known for fighting the Grenfell fire. I first saw Ricky doing a talk at a live show of another podcast, and myself along with the entire audtiorium were completely blown away by what Ricky had been through. When he isn't bravely fighting fires and saving lives, Ricky gives keynote speeches and talks based on his own post-fire experience, and how the events of that night led him to an incredibly harrowing and dark place. 

Ricky uses his story to help other servicemen and women suffering from mental health battles as a result of their job, as was made evident during his time on SAS: Who Dares Wins. 

Ricky was incredibly honest, open and candid in this episode. 

We talk about:

Instagram: justrick999

justrick.co.uk

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Eshaan Akbar is an ex-banker turned stand-up comedian. If you haven't seen him on your feeds, in a venue near you, or on your TV (QI, Mock the Week) - you're missing out! 

It was a joy to record this epsiode and hear all about Eshaan’s life. 

We talk about: 

- Growing up too white to be brown, and too brown to be white 

- Money, a banking career and impressing aunties 

- Trading it all to pursue comedy 

- His relationship with his late mother 

- Dealing with frief, and the grief balloon. 

- And of course - we talk about Eshaan’s message to the world, “Dear Everyone, the things that you think matter, don’t - and the things you forget matter, do.” 

This episode is everything you can expect from Eshaan, in that it’s both incredibly funny yet incredibly moving at the same time. I took alot of value from my time with Eshaan, and I only hope you all can too. 

Instagram & Twitter: @eshaankbar 

www.eshaanakbar.com

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If you have an interesting story to share with the world, or you have a message you're dying to let everyone know, feel free to get in touch with me at [email protected]. 

You can also find us on Instagram: @deareveryonepod

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In 2008, Ian Pilbeam did something most would consider crazy. He left his job, and took his wife and two young children backpacking around the world for a year. Not only did Ian and his family experience many, many incredible moments, Ian wrote about it all in his best-seller, Are We There Yet?

I spoke to Ian about his favourite moments, the biggest lessons him and his family learnt, how to overcome fear when wanting to change your life, and also - Ian talks about how he has transformed his life and business into one which restricts him of any schedule and lets him travel to his hearts content.

Both this episode and Ian's experiences are inspiring, educational and very entertaining. In his own words:

"From Bali to Beijing, Edinburgh to Ecuador and Madagascar to Machu Picchu, it certainly wasn’t your average holiday!" 

If you love travelling, have plans to travel, or are even in a position where your sick and tired of your everyday and are desperate to pursue your dreams (no matter how crazy they may seem), this is the episode for you.

Dear Everyone, the world is your classroom. 

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If you have an interesting story to share with the world, or you have a message you're dying to let everyone know, feel free to get in touch with me at [email protected].

You can also find us on Instagram: @deareveryonepod

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“A lifetime of abuse, near death injury, failure & great loss, I'm now bulletproof & sharing my experiences as I take on new challenges.”

On the surface, Chris Berry has it all. A successful design agency, three children and a portfolio of impressive charity work. But as many things, there is a lot that took place in Chris' life before he got the point he is today.

Chris talks to us about an array of experiences and topics that helped him shape and adopt a 'bulletproof' lifestyle which he practices everyday. From being a vicitim of child abuse which he has only recently been able to talk about, to losing most of his possession in a house fire, to becoming homeless and sleeping in his car secretly without his own kids knowing - and the subsequent stroke he suffered as a result. 

Chris’ story is incredibly inspiring, honest, relatable - and is filled with nuggets of incredibly valuable advice, especially around the topic of writing and communication. 

Dear Everyone, Just Have Patience.

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You can also find us on Instagram: @deareveryonepod

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Michael Ross is a successful actor and model with over twenty five years experience under his belt. He has also had businesses in the hair and beauty industry, is also a qualified ski instructor and has competed internationally as an athlete and martial artist. 

His life started in a rural Nigerian village where his father worked for the local railway, and from an early age right through to attending an international boarding school, Michael has always been appreciative and understanding of different cultures around the world, which shapes his view today and lends in his one message to the world.

A key part of the story is the tragic murder of his wife, Jackie Ross. Michael talks to us about the murder itself, raising two young boys and how her passing led him onto the path of a successful writing career, including an international best-seller called 'Just Five More Minutes', which documents Jackie's last few moments in this world. His fantasy series 'The Wand Chronicles' is currently in the process of becoming a major TV series.

A truly fantastic episode with a fantastic guest, and a wonderful way to star this podcast series. Me and Michael both sincerely help you enjoy the episode, and we're hope you can take something positive from Michael's story.

Dear Everyone, We're All The Same Inside. 

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If you have an interesting story to share with the world, or you have a message you're dying to let everyone know, feel free to get in touch with me at [email protected].

You can also find us on Instagram: @deareveryonepod

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The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Dear Everyone or its hosts.