Mike Mullane is an American former NASA astronaut who completed three space missions aboard the space shuttles Discovery and Atlantis in the 1980s, serving as a mission specialist in the first group of space shuttle astronauts. He returned in 1990. Mullane has since been inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame and has written numerous books, including his memoir, Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut.

Prior to his career as an astronaut, Mullane was a weapons system operator aboard aircraft in the Vietnam War, completing 134 combat missions in Vietnam.

Purchase Mullane's memoir here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Riding-Rockets-Outrageous-Shuttle-Astronaut/dp/0743276825/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

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Ryan-Mark Parsons is a media personality and political advisor. He first achieved success as the youngest-ever contestant on The Apprentice in 2019, aged 19. He went on to feature on other shows, and is a regular political commentator. He currently serves as a parliamentary aide for a Shadow Minister.

Follow him @ryanmarkparsons on X.

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Jill Wine-Banks is an American lawyer who was one of the prosecutors during the Watergate scandal, one of the most impactful moments in American history. Her vital contributions to the obstruction of justice trial ultimately led to the downfall of Richard Nixon. Wine-Banks also served as the first female General Counsel of the American Army under President Jimmy Carter, where she played a crucial role in integrating women into the regular US army, among other achievements. Wine-Banks has also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the American Bar Association, and she now works as an analyst on MSNBC, as well as the host of the podcasts #SistersinLaw, iGen Politics and Just The Facts with Jill Wine-Banks. She is also the author of the memoir The Watergate Girl.

#SistersinLaw: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_lj4KFLJrHELW6A6rkMRBp

iGen Politics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBkcZPHvib9MinKUJtpdspA

Just The Facts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_o4D0XhfIYPMCUPXOnJ7JO

The Watergate Girl: https://www.amazon.com/Watergate-Girl-Justice-Criminal-President/dp/1250244323/

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Interview with Michael Hingson, who was on the 78th floor of World Trade Centre One during the 9/11 attacks. Blind since birth, his relationship with his guide dog, Roselle, was crucial to his, and others', calm and safe escape from the tower. Michael is now a motivational speaker and bestselling author.

Please go to https://michaelhingson.com/ to contact Michael if you would like to invite him to any speaking engagements.

To purchase his books, go to https://michaelhingson.com/books/

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Interview with Crissy Outlaw, who was once one of America's most successful pornstars from 1999 until she left the industry in 2006 after becoming a Christian. She now speaks out about the harmful effects of pornography, and helps other women escape the industry.

If you would like to support Crissy get the equipment to launch her own podcast, go to https://www.givesendgo.com/Crissyoutlaw to donate!

Follow her on Instagram @crissyoutlaw

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Interview with Alison Kinnaird MBE, one of the most prominent glass engravers in the world. She is also known for her contributions to Celtic music, and supporting the revival of the Scottish harp. Alison is genuinely one of the most amazing people I have had the honour of interviewing.

Website link: https://www.alisonkinnaird.com/

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Interview with Paul Templer, a man who survived a shocking hippopotamus attack in 1996, with his experience radically changing his approach to life. He now influences others with his insights and launched the Templer Foundation, which seeks to help vulnerable women and children around the world. It is currently active in Zimbabwe and Nepal.

Please consider supporting the Templer Foundation. Here is a link to their website as well as their Instagram account:

https://www.templerfoundation.org/

Instagram: @templerfoundation.

Purchase his book 'Marked for Life: Finding Grace and Grit Where You Least Expect It' here:

https://www.amazon.com/Marked-Life-Finding-Grace-Expect-ebook/dp/B0BG63WWGQ/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1669091818&sr=8-1

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