The Next Chapter by Ellie Barker

Nick Hounsfield cannot fail to inspire. He trained as an osteopath and set up the wonderful Family Practice with his wife Juliana, in Bristol. Some would say this was already a big enough dream. But a life-changing event and a Eureka moment gave Nick a vision he could not ignore. He thought it would take two years to build a surfing lake in Bristol.  It took ten years and more than twenty-six million pounds. But despite the hurdles, the twists and the turns, nothing stopped him and this vision is now a real destination, visited by people from all over the globe. 

Nick speaks honestly and bravely about his Next Chapter and how another life-changing event nearly threatened it all. But Nick shows how vision, determination and his six week optimism window has given him a life he and his family love and a place for thousands to enjoy. 

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Jen Stanbrook describes her beginnings as working class, but the life she has designed for herself and her family is bound to make anyone from those roots of hers proud. And goodness, she has had several Next Chapters. From a graduate trainee in retail, to having her own cleaning business, back to the corporate world in IT, owning a franchise to ending up exactly where she was always meant to be... Writing her own interiors blog, Love Chic Living. This became hugely successful, winning awards and attracting a giant following, and Jen was invited all over the world to talk about her work. She is now a Digital Entrepreneur, and alongside many other roles, works as a Pinterest coach. (Her blog has had a million clicks from Pinterest alone.)  And if this wasn’t enough, she’s now also helping women going through the perimenopause and menopause, steering them through all the hurdles and self-doubt which can come with this stage in life, helping them to achieve their dreams just like she has.

Jen believes it’s all about surrounding yourself with the right tribe – and after this conversation I challenge you not to want Jen Stanbrook in yours.

You can find out more about Jen at https://jenstanbrook.com/  and learn all about her blog at https://lovechicliving.co.uk/

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Sam Burgess says her life hasn’t been easy despite the perception on Instagram. Expelled from boarding school at 15, two marriage break-ups and throw in some redundancies too, at times in her life, Sam says she was at rock-bottom. There, she could have stayed but instead her bravery and spirit took her to exactly where she is supposed to be. Sam left London and corporate life behind and she now lives by the sea in Brighton, her business is thriving and her work is followed by thousands and thousands. Our chat covers ‘colourful’ beginnings, marrying (and divorcing) her childhood sweetheart and the day she had to deliver her most important business plan of all. Sam speaks openly and honestly about her incredible story, and not only that, she may just be able to help you with yours. 

You can find out all about Sam at https://smallandmighty.co/

The future visualisation as discussed in the episode is here

https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/FHkwbQhaZoV4hHuw8

And here Sam’s goal setting IGTV video using the wheel of life

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CI6GROmFy3I/?igshid=186hs1v7iuvif

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Kristin Magnusson had what many would describe as 'a dream job.' Her work as a television producer and director working in national television took her around the world, was filled with glamour and showbiz and she worked with some of the industry's biggest names. But deep down, she knew something was not right, so she took the brave leap and left it all behind. She now has her own business, KristinM, doing exactly what she loves - designing and making jewellery, making people happy with her jewels and her work has even been worn by a member of the Royal Family. This discussion touches on the importance of self-belief, how you will never feel completely ready and running around London looking for a pink daffodil.

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For someone who did not know what she wanted to do, Jackie’s decisions have taken her to exactly where she is meant to be. She worked first as a zoologist before becoming a journalist. She became GMTV’s West of England Correspondent where she spent a decade covering some of the biggest stories all over the world. Then Jackie took another brave leap and ended up as a much-loved presenter on the shopping channel QVC. But if that is not enough, she is also an international bestselling author. Her book The Perfect Couple has topped the charts around the world and is one of Amazon’s most read and listened-to books of 2020. Jackie believes deep down we all know what we want to do, we just have to say it. Our conversation covers how she made all her big decisions and what happened when she met George Clooney. Here’s a clue… it involves fish.

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John Scott started out in life - he says as the class clown. But John is the one smiling now. He has had a working life many can only dream of. As a costume maker he worked on iconic films like Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Tomb Raider, he even helped James Bond look as good as he does. He then became a regular face on our national television screens as a fashion expert, before returning to his first love of costume-making  with his own sewing channel and show, The John Scott Show. John Scott has thousands and thousands of followers and you can see why from this chat. He talks candidly about his career changes, reveals the odd behind-the-scenes secret about our favourite stars and gives excellent fashion tips for what to do when we don't know what to wear. 

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In Maddy Hennah's own words she was 'a revolting teenager and a rebel.' She spent decades looking for what she was meant to do and then at the age of 39 she finally found it when she joined the police. Maddy went on to face some of our most notorious criminals and her work as a Family Liaison Officer placed her at the heart of families suffering the very worst of times. Maddy speaks honestly about her ups and downs in finding her Next Chapter and how she even met Midge Ure along the way. 

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As Ellie Barker starts her Next Chapter from journalist to author, she interviews people who have already started theirs. She talks to people with different backgrounds who have taken the brave leap and made a success of their Next Chapter - who can now offer their wisdoms and inspiration to help you start yours. 

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