The Crossroad

Tired of your 9-5? Well this episode is for you! From the rat race to sled racing…this week, Rachel Aitken sits down with the extraordinary Gaynor Leeper, who left her London city life almost overnight to move to the Artic Circle. Terrified of dogs when she set out on her new quest, Gaynor discusses how she conquered her fear and now not only owns 45 dogs but works with them, loves them and cares for them every day.

This conversation not only delves into the positives of taking a leap of faith, but highlights the implications it can have on loved ones too. However, despite some inevitable down sides of leaving your norm and the trajectory that you thought was already written out for you, Gaynor will leave you feeling empowered to make a change overnight, be brave and follow your heart.

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This week, Rachel sits down for an incredibly heart warming chat with an old friend, James Henderson.

Podcaster for one of the leading golfing channels, Official Top 100, they delve into topics like navigating dyslexia from a young age, viewing the world with a wide lens, the challenges of losing a loved one, plus so much more.

James is someone who inspires positivity and advocates change.

You are going to want to be hanging out with these two by the end of this episode!

Thank you to James for an unforgettable conversation. Could your change simply be you want to get into the golfing world? Follow James and the team at Official Top 100 for inspiration on socials here.

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Get ready for an iconic episode of The Crossroad! We’re joined by none other than Political Public Strategist to some of the biggest names in politics, Jo Tanner.

In this candid conversation, Jo opens up about her journey balancing life as not only a successful business woman but Mum to teenage son and carer to her own lovely Mum, amongst so much more. Jo is the ultimate example of how you can thrive with change. There is no doubt that you will be inspired.

A huge thank you to Jo for taking the time out to speak to us!

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Today, we’re joined by the ray of sunshine that is Daisy’s Travel Diaries. Daisy is a positivity rebel, mindset shifter, and incredibly successful globe trotting digital nomad. Daisy personifies the phrase ‘living your absolute best life!’

In this candid conversation, Daisy opens up about being a digital nomad, sharing insights on how she navigated change in all its many guises and found her way to exactly where she wants to be now.

Join Rachel and Daisy for an unfiltered conversation where they dive into unexpected topics, including love, travelling solo and their advocacy for just going for it no matter what age you are.

Thank you, Daisy, for such a fabulous episode. Is your change that you would love to travel the world and get paid for it? Sounds good to us!

If you fancy seeing more of Daisy and want to get the inspiration you need to just go for it, give her a follow on socials here.

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Roisin Quinn is here! Best known for smashing it on this years BBC Interior Design Masters – she’s here to dish out all the details on how on earth she built up the courage to quit her job and follow her dream.

Join us on The Crossroad as Roisin shares her experiences on how she has got to where she is now, navigating personal challenges along the way.

Roisin is a huge advocate for change because…what is the worst that can happen? Sharing her passion for not looking back with any regrets like host, Rachel, you will be absolutely ready to make a change after listening to what Roisin has to say on the matter.

Passionate for interiors and want to make a full time career of it like our superstar Roisin? Give Roisin a follow here. You will be blown away with bright, bold and beautiful inspiration.

Thank you so much for joining us, Roisin! What an amazing conversation.

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Rachel is joined by TikTok sensation, BBC Broadcaster, content creator, disability activist, author and podcaster, Lucy Edwards!

Lucy shares with Rachel what life was like facing a life altering challenge, after she lost her eye sight at just 17 years old and how she’s using her platform for good.

Rachel and Lucy chat through where life has led Lucy to since, navigating the streets of London with Lucy’s lovely guide dog, getting married with a twist for her guests and starting up a new podcast with her hubby.

Thank you to Lucy for a conversation that we’ll never forget. Give Lucy a follow here, listen to her brilliant podcast here and buy a copy of her outstanding book which has just hit shelves called Blind Not Broken.

Lucy is someone everyone should have in their lives. We feel so lucky to have found her!

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Wanting to make a change but thinking…that’s for other people, not me?!

Rachel Aitken is on a mission to empower you to take that leap of faith if you’re currently at your own crossroad.

Join Rachel, alongside some top guests, each week to get all the encouragement you need to just go for it!

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