These Three Things

These Three Things

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These Three Things episodes

  • Season 2 Highlights

    As Season 2 of These Three Things draws to a close, host Deborah takes a moment to thank all our wonderful guests for their heartfelt conversations sharing the people, places and treasured possessions that have profoundly impacted their lives.


    We'll be taking a short break but rest assured, Season 3 will return, packed with more inspiring conversations. In the meantime, catch up on any episodes you might have missed from season one and two. Don't forget to subscribe or follow "These Three Things" on your preferred podcast platform so you’re the first to know when we return.


    Finally to our listeners, a huge thank you for tuning in and listening each week, that means the world to us! A rating or thoughtful review would be greatly appreciated.


    Until next time take care and we shall see you soon!

    2 min
  • Mac Macartney - International Speaker, Writer & Change-maker

    This week Deborah is joined by Mac Macartney, an international speaker, writer, and world leader in regeneration and sustainability. Mac humbly shares the three things that have influenced his character and helped shape his life.


    First, he speaks about the underwriter, David Mann, the catalyst and conduit for bringing Mac's dream to life. Next, Mac reflects on his youthful connection to Sutton Caulfield Park. A sprawling area of scrub land where he and his brothers got lost in childhood adventures. Finally, he reveals his treasured possession—a leather necklace with 4 rings representing his wife and his 3 sons.


    Don't forget to subscribe or follow "These Three Things" on your preferred podcast platform to catch each weekly episode. A rating or thoughtful review is greatly appreciated and helps others find our show. Thank you for tuning in and being part of our community.

    50 min
  • Liberty Ava Walker - Singer and Songwriter

    This week on These Three Things, Deborah welcomes Singer & Songwriter Liberty Ava Walker. At the tender age of 16, she became a sensation on TikTok, almost overnight. In this heartwarming episode Liberty shares the three elements that have had a profound impact on her life and career.


    First, she honors her mum. The person that has inspired Liberty the most and been the driving force behind her ambition. Next, Liberty talks about Notting Hill in West London, a vibrant neighbourhood alive with eclectic creativity and creatives. Lastly, she reveals her treasured possession - her journal. A sacred item that holds all of her thoughts, be it life story, dreams, manifestations and personal ambitions.


    Don't forget to subscribe or follow "These Three Things" on your preferred podcast platform to catch each weekly episode. A rating or thoughtful review is greatly appreciated and helps others find our show. Thank you for tuning in and being part of our community.

    26 min
  • Aled Miles - President and CEO at Formstack & Welsh Government Envoy to the United States

    This week Deborah sits down with business entreprenuer, Aled Miles. A Welshman living in the US, working in the Tech industry as CEO and President at Formstack. He also holds the position of envoy to the United States, as appointed by the Welsh Government.


    In this episode, he shares the three elements that have profoundly impacted his life and career. First, he honours John W. Thompson, not simply a mentor, but his advocate. John's leadership and wisdom have served him unfathomably since the start of his career. Next, Aled discusses the significance of Southern Down Beach, South Wales a place he remembers fondly from his childhood which lays in stark contrast to his Californian coastal residence. Lastly, he reveals the treasured pocket square which he unexpectedly found moments before he got married.


    Don't forget to subscribe or follow "These Three Things" on your preferred podcast platform to catch each weekly episode. A rating or thoughtful review is greatly appreciated and helps others find our show. Thank you for tuning in and being part of our treasured community.

    32 min
  • Aimee Bateman - Career Strategist and Executive Coach

    In this episode of These Three Things, Deborah welcomes Aimee Bateman, an award-winning career coach and former CEO of Careercake. Aimee shares the three things that have profoundly impacted her life and career.


    First, she speaks about an unknown client she calls "John", who inspired her to stop working for corporations and start working for the people. Next, Aimee describes the comfort she finds in her newly bought family home. Having grown up in foster care, when moving home was a regular and sometimes immediate occurrence, she now has the stability and peace she was looking for in her youth. Lastly, she reveals the dog collar worn by her then puppy, Oscar. This tiny red dog collar, symbolises to Aimee, the journey she took into motherhood and the unconditional love of her rescue schnauzer.


    We are growing our listenership and kindly ask that you be a valued link in this chain. For These Three Things to exist and expand we need you to please press SUBSCRIBE. You can do this on your preferred podcast platform. We will keep you updated on all our community news and you'll be the first to catch new episodes. A rating or thoughtful review is greatly appreciated and helps others find our show. Thank you for tuning in and being part of our treasured community.

    30 min
  • Jeff Atmajian - Orchestrator, Arranger and Conductor

    In this episode of These Three Things, Deb sits down with Jeff Atmajian, internationally renowned orchestrator, arranger and conductor. Jeff candidly shares the three elements that have profoundly impacted his life and career.

    First, he honours Christopher Palmer, the musical mentor who crossed his path one day in LA. Christopher brought with him opportunities for Jeff's musical career early on. Plus his teachings greatly influenced Jeff's boundless creativity and approach to orchestrating and arranging music. 

    Next, Jeff talks about his beloved piano stool, a place where he finds solace to channel his emotions into music. Keeping a piano in both his London and Los Angeles residence, it is his safe place and creative outlet, anchoring him back home. 

    Lastly, he reveals the treasured possession he'd keep as his stack of LPs and CDs. A collection filled with the timeless artists, that have greatly inspired his own work throughout the years.

    Don't forget to subscribe or follow "These Three Things" on your preferred podcast platform to catch each weekly episode. A rating or thoughtful review is greatly appreciated and helps others find our show. Thank you for tuning in and being part of our community.

    35 min
  • Sara Lewis - Bilingual Writer, Director and Educator

    In this episode of These Three Things, Deborah sits down with the bilingual writer, director, and educator Sara Lewis. Sara shares the three elements that have profoundly impacted her life and creative journey.


    First, she honours her husband Aled, the kindest human she has ever met, whose love and support has transformed her life. Next, she recounts her life-changing experience in Patagonia, a place of astounding natural beauty that helped bring her back to life. Lastly, she talks about her treasured bionic hip, a symbol of resilience that enabled her to pursue her dreams after a challenging health setback.


    We are growing our listenership and kindly ask that you be a valued link in this chain. For These Three Things to exist and expand we need you to please press SUBSCRIBE. You can do this on your preferred podcast platform. We will keep you updated on all our community news and you'll be the first to catch new episodes. A rating or thoughtful review is greatly appreciated and helps others find our show. Thank you for tuning in and being part of our treasured community.

    40 min
  • Reverend Chris Burr - Minister and Member of St. Pardarn's Theological College

    In this episode of These Three Things, Deb is joined by the Reverend Christopher Burr. A dedicated vicar and weather enthusiast. Recording whilst on holiday in Cyprus, Chris shares the three things that have profoundly impacted his life and ministry.


    First, he honours Molly Morgan, a kind mentor whose wisdom and support opened doors for him at a crucial time in his young life. Next, Chris describes Queen's Bay cove in Cyprus, a place where he finds deep peace and restoration. Lastly, he talks about the treasured thank you boxes, filled with notes and letters from those he has helped in his years as a minister.


    We are growing our listenership and kindly ask that you be a valued link in this chain. For These Three Things to exist and expand we need you to please press SUBSCRIBE. You can do this on your preferred podcast platform. We will keep you updated on all our community news and you'll be the first to catch new episodes. A rating or thoughtful review is greatly appreciated and helps others find our show. Thank you for tuning in and being part of our treasured community.

    31 min
  • Rita Hraiz - Grandmother, Artist, Designer, Student and Teacher of Ageless Wisdom

    In this enlightening episode of These Three Things, Deb chats with Rita Hraiz, a dedicated student and teacher of Ageless Wisdom. Rita shares the three elements that have profoundly impacted her life and spiritual journey.


    First, she honours a teacher whose spiritual wisdom set her firmly on a new path some 30 years ago. Next, Rita talks about Glastonbury, the esoteric heart chakra of the Earth, a place that has become her sanctuary and spiritual home. Lastly, she reveals the diamond encrusted eternal knot  necklace gifted from her closest friends. The eternal knot is a sacred symbol reflecting the endless wisdom and compassion of the Buddha and has become the brand logo for all of Rita's designs.


    We are growing our listenership and kindly ask that you be a valued link in this chain. For These Three Things to exist and expand we need you to please press SUBSCRIBE. You can do this on your preferred podcast platform. We will keep you updated on all our community news and you'll be the first to catch new episodes. A rating or thoughtful review is greatly appreciated and helps others find our show. Thank you for tuning in and being part of our treasured community

    44 min
  • Chris Fitchew - A grandmother’s love, Three Trees, Wirksworth Derbyshire and a custom-made Labradorite necklace

    In Episode 8, Deborah welcomes MC, actor and main stage host, Chris Fitchew. Chris is widely known for his flamboyant, joyful and colourful events on the festival circuit but also for the sacred spiritual retreats he co-ordinates through his company, the Wonderment Group. 


    In this conversation, he shares his adoration for his grandmother, Olive Kelly. How her support of Chris in childhood and adulthood helped him come out and find his full expression as a gay man. Secondly, the special place he revisits in Derbyshire, sweetly named, Three Trees. This sacred and spiritual spot is the place where he finds deep spiritual connection and peace. Finally, Chris talks about his treasured possession - a custom-made Labradorite necklace made by Joodaboo jewellers in Somerset.


    Don't forget to subscribe or follow "These Three Things" on your preferred podcast platform to catch each weekly episode. A rating or thoughtful review is greatly appreciated and helps others find our show. Thank you for tuning in and being part of our community.

    40 min

About These Three Things

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These Three Things is the podcast that asks which person, place and treasured possession have made a profound impact upon your life and why. Host Deborah Thomas has been a speaking coach for 20 years,…