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Kim's story is one of overcoming her past by correctly taking responsibility and allowing others to take the blame for their actions. In this episode we explore some pretty difficult subjects.

Everything we do reflects our personality and values. When we start and run a business, whether it is just us or a team of people, it also has a personality and values. The great thing is that we get to choose that personality and those values. The ethos of our businesses is far too important to leave to chance. This needs to be carefully thought about.

One man's journey from the mental "hellness" and a suicide attempt to a TED talk and the experience of our birthright, mental wellness.

David and I recorded this episode on August the 30th, one day before what he calls his "New Year's Day" and, by complete coincidence I'm preparing it for release one day before my birthday. As I watch the sun set over the Pyrenees preparing to help with a beautiful wedding tomorrow (yes, I'm working at the weekend and on my birthday) my thoughts are with a human being I'm incredibly privileged to have begun to get to know.

David, you are an inspirational human. Let's keep saving lives.

And to you dear reader... if you're thinking that life isn't worth living please reach out to someone and get help. In the UK you can call the Samaritans on 116123 and in the USA their number is 1 (800) 273-TALK.

David and I have both been to that place. We both came back from it and life is better - especially for those we nearly deprived of our existence.

Lots of people have asked me recently what it is like to work for yourself. My answer is simple: it is wonderful. But the real answer is a little bit more complicated than that ;-)

Ellyn was following a career path that seemed to be the expected route for a career scientist but it was breaking her. Having the courage to get off the treadmill and start following her own path has saved more than just her sanity. It has given her a new joy and purpose in life.

Coincidences happen all the time. Something about the way our brains work means we're constantly spotting them. As an entrepreneur we can make use of coincidences to create opportunities and this is serendipity.

Ian was massively overweight, drinking and eating too much and heading for a serious health meltdown. He's turned it all around and is now an elite level triathlete. Doing it for himself made all the difference.

It is all too easy to think that we're alone in the world and when we start slipping into depression that sense is heightened. When we're trying to transform our lives and get out of an intolerable situation it is heightened even more so especially if there are people around us who don't see the problem. DOn't suffer alone. Reach out to someone: friends, family, professionals. Get help.

Dawn describes how her life fell apart with bullying at work and unreasonable demands to the point where she really felt she had no hope at all. Fortunately she and her family have escaped from that situation and in a deeply honest and revealing interview Dawn talks about how she had to navigate to a new life whilst managing to maintian family connections and encouraging her husband to think outside of the box to seek new pastures.