In this episode of the Long Story Short Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ava Eagle Brown.Ava's journey is nothing short of remarkable—she shares her story of selling mangoes on trains as a child, surviving abuse, and living in between Jamaica and the UK.We chat about what fuels her resilience, the key shifts that make people successful, and how she keeps her motivation strong even in the face of failure. Ava's insights into turning life's biggest challenges into legacies is nothing short of incredible. Music featured: Song: LAKEY INSPIRED - Days Like These. Creative Commons - Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 UnportedMusic provided by Sound Library.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9xs2K4SG-o🎵 Support https://www.patreon.com/profile/creators?u=4430730Socials:https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmy8wuTpC95lefU5d1dt2Qhttps://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspired/

In this episode of the Long Story Short Podcast, I sit down with Hazel Munroe-Browne who takes us on her journey from Trinidad to the UK, where she pursued her studies and built a successful career working for the NHS as a Senior Manager.We talk about her formative years in Trinidad growing up in a close-knit, intergenerational family and how those early experiences shaped her view of resilience.

We also have a chat about what Hazel does to maintain her resilience in the workplace.

We also touch on our experiences about the natural transitions in a woman’s life and how embracing these changes has shaped our daily life and practices.

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In this latest episode of the Long Story Short Podcast, I sat down with Ranjith, Founder of Ember Therapeutic Counselling, to explore his personal journey into mentalhealth.

From navigating career changes later in life to discovering his passion for helping others, Ranjith shares how he turned adversity into purpose.

Tune in to hear about his transition from one profession to another, the challenges he faced, and how he is building a successful counselling practice, alongside his full-time day job.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in mental health, men holding space for each other, resilience, and embracing new directions in life!

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In this heartfelt episode, I speak with Aisha Peters—an award-winning artist, MOBO nominee, and CEO of VEWA Productions Ltd.

Aisha is also the Founder and CEO of Damali Beautiful Vision CIC, an organisation dedicated to supporting Global Majority community members who are navigating the deep grief and bereavement following the sudden loss of a youngchild or young adult.

Aisha opens up about her personal journey following the sudden loss of her daughter, Damali, and how she transformed her grief into a mission to help others.

Damali Beautiful Vision CIC provides safe spaces where a qualified team offers psychotherapy, alternative healingmethods, and essential support to combat isolation and enhance mental and emotional well-being.

Damali Beautiful Vision CIC also provides opportunitiesto Psychotherapists who are in training.

The provision is proudly supported and backed by The National Lottery Community Awards Fund for All, a major achievement granted in October 2023.

This episode is for anyone who has experiencedsudden bereavement and is looking for inspiration on how to turn pain into purpose.

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From ZERO to £100K!What does it take to go from ZERO to £100K?In this episode of the Long Story Short Podcast, we bring you the journey of Anthony Lindsay, an Entrepreneur, Thought Leader, and Chat GPT Evangelist. Rooted in strong Caribbean values, Anthony’s resilience and passion for success shaped his career path in finance and entrepreneurship. Anthony shares how his early experiences growing up in the U.S.A fuelled his drive to succeed and led to the founding of Astor Business Centres inc. which helps new and existing businesses improve processes, attract more customers and deliver a better service.Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a start-up owner, or running a side hustle, Anthony’s insights on how to scale and make your first £100k are invaluable. Join us as Anthony reveals the drive behind overcoming obstacles and offers expert guidance for Start-Ups and Side Hustles on their journey to reaching their first £100k.

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In this episode of the Long Story Short Podcast, we explore the incredible journey of Tensie J. Taylor—Amazon Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, and CEO. From enduring 13 years of relentless bullying to shining on Hollywood’s red carpet, Tensie’s story is a powerful testament to resilience and the triumph of the human spirit.Tensie is from Louisburg, North Carolina, USA and graduated from North Carolina State University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication—Media concentration—and a minor in Psychology, and from the University of Southern California in 2014 with a Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs. Tensie worked for the USC Black Alumni Association for seven years and served as Manager, Assistant Director, and Associate Director, respectively. She loved working with students and had a passion for helping them achieve their academic and career goals. She directed the Legacy through Leadership Mentoring Program and formed partnerships with various organisations for students to interns. Tensie is author of her Amazon Bestselling memoir, BULLIED From Terror to Triumph, My Survival Story, where she shares her story of overcoming bullying and how she turned her negative experiences into positive ones. Her book has been endorsed by celebrities such as Ms. Tina Knowles Lawson, DeVon Franklin, and Jayne Kennedy. Tensie is a former Hollywood red- carpet host and has interviewed hundreds of celebrities at their homes, galas, charity functions, community service events, award shows, and film festivals. Tensie has attended the Oscars, Emmys, People’s Choice Awards, NAACP Image Awards, Grammys, BET Awards, and more. One of Tensie’s favourite quotes is by Mahatma Gandhi: “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” Tensie has travelled across the United States and world making presentations and speeches since the age of three. Tensie has played the piano nationally and internationally, including Europe, Africa, and Cuba. Tensie’s hobbies include reading, writing, singing, playing the piano and trumpet, volunteering, mentoring young people, and traveling. She has travelled to 36 countries and 6 continents. One of her most prized moments is meeting and taking a selfie with Oprah Winfrey.

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In this episode of the Long Story Short Podcast, we bring you an inspiring story of resilience and determination. Meet the Stanberry family, University of London alumni, who have collectively earned 5 Degrees and 2 Masters.Yvonne and Cleveland Stanberry, originally from Jamaica, migrated to Canada in the late 1980s. There, they met, fell in love, and married in 1993. Together, they raised three children - Clive-Anthony, Antoinette, and Samantha—all of whom pursued higher education through distance learning from the University of London's international programme, whilst residing in Canada.List of degrees gained from the University of London:Mr. Cleveland Stanberry - BSc in Business Administration & MBA (Merit)Mrs. Yvonne Stanberry - BSc in SociologyClive-Anthony - MSc in Data Science & BSc in Mathematics and EconomicsAntoinette - BSc in Computer Science and Data ScienceSamantha - LLB Bachelor of LawsThis episode focuses on Yvonne and Cleveland Stanberry, sharing their love story from early beginnings, and discovering how they overcame adversity and embraced education, even when their daughter faced a life-threatening health crisis (severe acute aplastic anaemia). Their story is a testament to their resilience, love, and the positive impact of lifelong learning.Music featured: Song: LAKEY INSPIRED - Days Like These. Creative Commons - Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 UnportedMusic provided by Sound Library.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9xs2K4SG-o🎵 Support https://www.patreon.com/profile/creators?u=4430730Socials:https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmy8wuTpC95lefU5d1dt2Qhttps://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspired/

Joining us today we have Liyah Osei who is a Natural Body Builder. 

She shares her inspiration getting involved in fitness and talks through her inspiring journey preparing and competing in the Physical Culture Association Competition, which is a leader in the bodybuilding and fitness industry.

In 2020, Liyah competed in her first competition after only preparing for 12 weeks under the Natural Body Builders – First Timers category.

She is a force to be reckoned with!

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IG: @liyah.melissa

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This episode features Jodine Williams who is a Trainee Sports and Exercise Psychologist. She works with athletes, businesses and the general population to help them achieve the best performance and overcome limiting barriers. 

Her mission is to raise the profile of sports and exercise psychology while helping clients along the way.

Business Contacts:

IG: @mind.advantage

website: www.mindadvantage.co.uk

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The international series is here which highlights entrepreneurs who have moved from their birth country to start a new life elsewhere.

A spotlight on Jamaica.

Introducing you to Edward Boucher, Founder of Jamfete France, which promotes Brand Jamaica and culture in France as well as creating opportunities in the European Marketplace for Jamaican businesses and entrepreneurs!

Jamfete aims to promote the authentic Jamaican culture in its entirety. They organise online interactive quizzes, shows and games, as well as social events in Paris, including Brunches, Festivals, Pop-ups, Linkups, Jamaican Gran Market Cultural and Commercial Expo.

In this episode you will hear all about Edward’s entrepreneurial activities in representing the Jamaican diaspora in France through his organisation Jamfete.

Business Contacts:

Website: https://www.jamfete.com

YouTube: Jamfete France

IG @jamfete

Facebook: @jamfete

Twitter: @jamfete

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