The Renny Show

How often have you ever been misunderstood when you're trying to communicate something?

How often have you misunderstood what someone else is trying to tell you?

Communication is so important, but it's really easy for it to be misunderstood and for 'interpretations' of facts to be incorrect, so we wanted to explore this further. Let us know what you think.

We talked about how you can try and ensure you're not misunderstood; recent experiences of being misunderstood; 'Miss Understanding' - one of the fabulous drag queens from Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical and the importance of hearing other points of view when making decisions; times we misunderstood someone else; how being misunderstood can help us improve the way we communicate in future; and top tips for helping if you're in a misunderstood muddle.

If you have any tips you'd like to share, then please contact us via our socials:

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WEB: http://www.inspiredlifegroup.co.uk
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FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/inspiredlifegroup

Jenny:
WEB: https://jenuineconsulting.com/
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FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jenny.gordon.370

We thought we'd do something a little different for this one - must be something in the air with the fact we're nearly on our 100th episode!

Rather than write 3 questions each that are kept a secret until they're asked, we wrote a bunch of different categories on post-it notes, folded them up and then took it in turns to choose one at random, then having to describe what our 'bestest' or favourite thing was in that category.

It was loads of fun so we hope you enjoy it too and please do share some of your bestest things with us too!

The categories we had to pick our 'bestest' in were:

Food, holiday destinations, cleaning (are you a bath or a shower person), books, musicals, seasons, tv shows, and takeaways.

It was great to mix it up a little bit and try something new and we definitely had fun with it, so we hope you enjoy it too.

If you'd like to read either of the books we mentioned, here they are:

Stephen Fry - Odyssey

Kathryn Stockett - The Calamity Club

See you next time, bye for now :-)

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Rachel:

WEB: http://www.inspiredlifegroup.co.uk
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Rachel-Haith
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/inspiredlifegroup

Jenny:
WEB: https://jenuineconsulting.com/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenuineconsulting/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jenny.gordon.370

It's time for part 2 of the 'Who Are We?' interviews, this time it's Rachel interviewing Jenny. With our 100th episode fast approaching, we thought it would be great to interview each other to help give more insight in to who we are. Hopefully those of you that are new here will learn plenty about us and those of you who have been here a while might learn something new.

Rachel asked Jenny how she would describe herself if she had to write a letter of reference about herself to give to someone else. She then went on to ask about the childhood experiences that shaped who Jenny is today; if she could change anything about her life, what would it be; what life advice she would give to 16 year old Jenny; and when does she feel the absolute most like herself.

Jenny then talked about the exciting things that she has coming up on the horizon as the Mother-in-Lawesome, so have a listen to find out what they are.

If you haven't already, connect with Jenny using the links below and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and to connect on our podcast socials, as follows:

Instagram: @TheRennyShowPodcast

Facebook: The Renny Show Podcast

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Rachel:

WEB: http://www.inspiredlifegroup.co.uk
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Rachel-Haith
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/inspiredlifegroup

Jenny:
WEB: https://jenuineconsulting.com/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenuineconsulting/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jenny.gordon.370

We're rapidly approaching our 100th episode (which we're incredibly excited about) so we thought it would be a great time to introduce ourselves to anyone who doesn't know us already, as well as reminding our regular listeners what we're all about as individuals - not just as an awesome twosome who host The Renny Show!

So, part 1 is Jenny interviewing Rachel. We still used the same format as normal, meaning that Rachel didn't know in advance what any of the questions would be, but we allowed free reign on the questions in the hope of bringing out lots of different conversation subjects. We have to admit, we really enjoyed doing it and we reckon it's a great episode, so if you enjoy it don't forget to listen to part 2 where Rachel interviews Jenny.

Rachel answered questions on what she was like as a child (and promised to share a picture on our socials!); what gets her really excited (no dirty insinuations please!); what she would want Jenny to say about her, if Rachel wasn't in the room; favourite words; and what Rachel would want Jenny to ask her, which turned in to a rundown of what's coming next for Rachel.

If you enjoyed the episode then don't forget to subscribe and please feel free to ask Rachel further questions via our socials:

Instagram: @TheRennyShowPodcast

Facebook: The Renny Show Podcast

Part 2 - where Rachel interviews Jenny - will be out next week.

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Rachel:

WEB: http://www.inspiredlifegroup.co.uk
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Rachel-Haith
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/inspiredlifegroup

Jenny:
WEB: https://jenuineconsulting.com/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenuineconsulting/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jenny.gordon.370

This was our first time back to recording for about two months, so we were feeling a little 'rusty'. It's also that time of year (September) when many people 're-launch' things after a summer break, whilst hopefully feeling 'rested', 'rejuvenated', 'revitalised' and 'recharged', after hopefully having some 'reset' time over the summer. As soon as we sat to discuss what we wanted to talk about, all the words beginning with 'R' came out, hence the episode title. Have a listen to hear how many words beginning with R we crammed in!

We talked about 'recharging' over the summer; how to 're-energise' when our get up and go has got up and gone; with it being a common time to 're-launch', how much does it matter if you don't feel 'revitalised'; what we love most about the summer months; and the fact it's very easy to say you're resting, but not actually be resting.

Please share your thoughts with us on our socials, so that everyone can share tips for this time of year.

You can find our Podcast socials here:

Instagram: @TheRennyShowPodcast

Facebook: The Renny Show Podcast

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We'd love to connect:

Rachel:

WEB: http://www.inspiredlifegroup.co.uk
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Rachel-Haith
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/inspiredlifegroup

Jenny:
WEB: https://jenuineconsulting.com/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenuineconsulting/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jenny.gordon.370

If you've never heard of Lisa Newport, strap yourself in. There's a lot to say!

Lisa Newport is the creator of the Funky Diva Vibes® movement and the woman behind the Sausage Machine of Conformity. 

Her work helps people spot the tiny, ordinary moments where they've been quietly squishing themselves to fit in. Those invisible rules about how you're supposed to dress, behave, speak, lead, age and live seem harmless on their own, until one day you realise they've become your identity. 

That's why she teaches us to Spot the Squish.

Through the Funky Diva Vibes® Card Deck, workshops, keynote speaking and her Sparkle 1:1 package, Lisa creates memorable experiences that help people laugh, reflect, reconnect with themselves and begin the joyful process of Unsausaging. Her work isn't about changing who you are. It's about helping you remember who you were before life got in the way.

Drawing on a career spanning fashion and textile design, lecturing, education management, coaching and her own experience of reinvention, Lisa blends psychology, creativity, storytelling, humour and just enough glitter to make deep personal change feel surprisingly fun. She's a catalyst for those who are ready to stop living by invisible rules and start expressing who they really are.

Lisa has featured on BBC Radio Nottingham, Notts TV and numerous podcasts. She is known for turning big ideas into unforgettable experiences using playful props, bold storytelling and frameworks including Spot the Squish, the Sausage Machine of Conformity and Unsausaging.

Based in Nottingham, Lisa can usually be found surrounded by pink, glitter, flamingos and a healthy amount of leopard print. When she's not working, she's happy sipping a spicy margarita or curled up on the sofa with her husband Paul and French bulldog Ruby, crocheting while watching Drag Race or a good crime drama.

In this brilliant and really fun episode, we talk to Lisa about how she would describe herself; what her current motivation is for what she's getting up to at the moment; and all about her Funky Diva Shiny Shoes workshops that are proving to be a real hit.

Please do connect with Lisa, you can find her here:

https://lisanewport.com/

https://www.facebook.com/lisanewportFAB1/

https://www.instagram.com/lisanewport_fab/

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WEB: http://www.inspiredlifegroup.co.uk
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Rachel-Haith
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/inspiredlifegroup

Jenny:
WEB: https://jenuineconsulting.com/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenuineconsulting/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jenny.gordon.370

This one's all about leadership. It's a topic close to both of our hearts, in the work we do now and in a lot of the work we've both done in the past. It's relevant to everyone, because leadership is about how we lead ourselves, as well as how we lead others, in whatever scenario we lead in - whether that be the highest level boardrooms, military environments, as a volunteer on a committee, or as a parent, plus many more scenarios besides.

So, we talked about examples of when leadership is challenged and how we can deal with it; if leadership is a lifestyle, how you could describe that leadership lifestyle; whether good leaders are born or nurtured; leaders that inspire us; leadership traits we admire in others; and what we'd say to people who don't think they're leaders.

At a time where many of us question the leadership we see around us in the world, it's important for us to talk about leadership and share ideas about what makes good leadership - learning from each other as we go. Share your thoughts with us via our socials.

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WEB: http://www.inspiredlifegroup.co.uk
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Rachel-Haith
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/inspiredlifegroup

Jenny:
WEB: https://jenuineconsulting.com/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenuineconsulting/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jenny.gordon.370

Friendships can be a really important part of our lives, in both good times and bad, so we thought it would be a great subject for a podcast episode.

We talked about how important good friendships have been during difficult times; friendship stories; advice you'd give to your teenage self about friendships; quality over quantity when it comes to friendships; what makes people walk away from friendships; and what we can bring to friendships.

We'd love to know what you think, so share your thoughts via our socials. We look forward to carrying on the conversation.

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We'd love to connect:

Rachel:

WEB: http://www.inspiredlifegroup.co.uk
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Rachel-Haith
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/inspiredlifegroup

Jenny:
WEB: https://jenuineconsulting.com/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenuineconsulting/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jenny.gordon.370

Ooh this was another corker of an episode with a really inspiring guest, Sam Teale.

Sam Teale is the founder of a fast-growing video production company on a mission to create the most magical, emotive content on the internet. At just 23, he leads a team of 14 creatives (average age of 24) producing standout work across 8 countries and 3 US states.

Known for their high-impact storytelling and speed, Sam and his team have built a reputation for turning brands into unforgettable experiences - most notably with their viral Christmas advert campaigns. With a rapidly growing online following and a bold vision to become the world's largest production company, Sam is redefining what modern video production looks like.

We talked to Sam about the fact he's known as a master of handling tricky situations, so he told us about one of those tricky situations he's dealt with. We then talked to him about the fact he appears to be living his best life, so what would he say to the 16-year-old version of Sam. We also talked to him about what's next for him and the whole conversation was really insightful and interesting. We're sure you'll agree, so let us know your thoughts on our socials.

Please do connect with Sam, you can do that here:

https://samtealeproductions.com/

https://www.facebook.com/SamTealeProductions/?locale=en_GB

https://www.instagram.com/samtealeproductions/?hl=en-gb

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-teale-b43138153/

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We'd love to connect:

Rachel:

WEB: http://www.inspiredlifegroup.co.uk
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Rachel-Haith
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/inspiredlifegroup

Jenny:
WEB: https://jenuineconsulting.com/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenuineconsulting/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jenny.gordon.370

Full disclosure, we got a little bit behind with uploading episodes in a timely fashion - you know how it is, life and all that! So, this one was actually done out of sync with our plan, so it would be in time for a specific event on a specific date, namely, the Feel The Heat variety show that Rachel and her daughters are involved in (20-22 Aug 2026), to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer UK. Many of the numbers in the show are musical theatre, so it seemed really fitting to do an episode about musicals, so here it is.

We talked about the fact that not everyone loves musicals, so what has made them so enduring over the years; what there is to love about musicals; what we can learn from the villainous characters in musical theatre; favourite musicals; if you could be a character in a musical, who you would be; and how music metaphors can be used in business.

If you have favourite musicals, do let us know on our socials. We'd love to hear from you.

Also, if you like really professional variety shows, that also have plenty of cuteness factor with some very young members of the cast, then why not come along and see Feel The Heat, at Lincoln Arts Centre, performances at 7.30pm on 20, 21 and 22 August. You can get your tickets here: https://lincolnartscentre.co.uk/.

All monies raised will be donated to Pancreatic Cancer UK, which is a cause extremely close to the hearts of some of the cast, whose lives have been changed forever due to the impacts of Pancreatic Cancer. If you'd like to see how you can further help the cause, particularly if you can't buy a ticket to attend the show, you can do that here.

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We'd love to connect:

Rachel:

WEB: http://www.inspiredlifegroup.co.uk
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Rachel-Haith
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/inspiredlifegroup

Jenny:
WEB: https://jenuineconsulting.com/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenuineconsulting/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jenny.gordon.370