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Saturday Dec 02, 2017
Saturday Dec 02, 2017
This week on Inspired Edinburgh we have Corinne Hutton.
Known fondly as Scotland’s ‘bionic mum’, Corinne is an author, TEDx and motivational speaker, and Founder of Finding Your Feet, a charity that supports families affected by amputation or limb difference through a range of sporting initiatives and social inclusion projects.
In June 2013 after suffering acute pneumonia and septicemia, surgeons were forced to amputate both her hands and her legs below the knee.
Since then she has set three world records, learned to fly a plane, abseiled off a multi story building and carried the baton for the Commonwealth Games. She was the poster girl for the NHS organ donor campaign and has she received numerous awards including the Great Scot Award, the Freedom of Renfrewshire bestowed by Lord Provost and a Points of Light award from Prime Minister David Cameron for her outstanding charitable work. She was also a finalist for the Scottish Woman of The Year award 2016 and she was awarded an honorary Doctorate from the West of Scotland University.
We talk about Corinne’s personal story, Finding Your Feet and the work she is doing to support others, her awards and achievements, as well as her views on purpose, legacy, changing the world and much more.
An incredibly moving and powerful conversation with a remarkable and inspirational person.
00.00 Trailer
00.15 Introduction
01.50 Corinne’s early life
02.50 Corinne’s career path
04.50 Corinne on becoming ill
08.00 What happened during Corinne’s illness?
10.50 Regaining consciousness
18.00 Coming to terms with becoming an amputee
21.40 Adjusting to normal life again
23.00 What advice does Corinne give to people going through what she has?
26.20 How Corinne’s charity Finding Your Feet began
32.45 The social attitude towards people with amputations
34.30 The cover of Corinne's book Finding Your Feet and organ donation
43.30 Double hand transplant
47.50 Corinne’s greatest achievement
50.30 What is Corinne’s purpose?
52.00 What would Corinne like her legacy to be?
53.40 Corinne’s thought on success and wealth
55.20 Corinne’s bucket list goals
1.01.00 Best piece of advice
1.02.30 Advice for 20 year old self
1.04.00 Changing the world
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Saturday Nov 25, 2017
Saturday Nov 25, 2017
This week on Inspired Edinburgh we have Kevin McMahon.
Kevin, better known by stage name Kevin Quantum, is a magician-scientist hybrid.
In 2005 he paused his Physics PhD to take part in the Channel 4 television programme 'Faking It’, which showed his journey from scientist to professional magician and was watched by more than 6 million people.
He is a member of The Magic Circle, Founder of Magicfest, has had 5-star sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, appeared in BBC documentaries, consulted for the National Theatre of Scotland, broke a Guinness World Record, was the first magician to perform at the Globe Theatre in London and was nominated for the Scottish Comedy Awards 2014 and 2015.
He's also one of the very few people that counts quantum physics as a hobby!
Kevin speak about his journey into magic, how he has evolved throughout his career, what his future plans are as well as his view on purpose and legacy.
Fascinating and entertaining from start to finish!
02.50 Kevin’s early life
05.30 When did Kevin become interested in physics?
10.00 Doing a PhD in physics
12.00 What would have Kevin have done had he stayed on that path?
14.40 How did the opportunity to go on 'Faking It' come about?
19.50 What was the 'Faking It’ process?
27.00 How long did it take Kevin to become comfortable with being a magician?
34.00 Kevin on his style of magic, The Colour Ham, Illuminations and how he’s evolved
53.50 What will the future look like for Kevin?
1.03.15 How important is money to Kevin?
1.09.40 What is Kevin’s purpose?
1.13.15 What would Kevin like his legacy to be?
1.18.30 Best piece of advice received
1.22.00 What would Kevin say to his 20 year old self?
1.26.00 What would Kevin change in the world?
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Friday Nov 17, 2017
Friday Nov 17, 2017
This week on Inspired Edinburgh we have Rob MacGillivray.
Rob is a Senior Humanitarian Advisor with Save The Children.
Described by colleagues as a “Humanitarian Warrior,” Rob has been an aid worker for over 30 years. Based in Ardrossan but deployed globally, he has led the charity’s response on Ebola in Sierra Leone, was the first on the ground organising the aid effort in Iraq, and most recently, initiated and led the team’s search and rescue response in the Mediterranean.
He made it his mission to save as many refugees lives as possible and the search and rescue ship 'Vos Hestia' has rescued nearly 10,000 to date – an incredible achievement.
We discuss Rob’s background, how he became involved in humanitarian work, the psychological aspects of working in conflict and hot zones and so much more.
01.50 Who is Rob MacGillivray?
04.30 Who had the greatest influence on Rob growing up?
07.20 Rob’s desire to help people
09.00 How did Rob become involved with Save The Children?
14.15 What are conflict and hot zones like in reality?
21.30 Why does Rob put himself in such high risk situations?
23.50 How does Rob manage fear?
26.00 How has the work Rob does shaped his worldview?
28.00 Rob’s work in the Mediterranean
32.00 Being based in Ardrossan
33.30 How rescue missions are decided
34.30 Rob’s thoughts on war and conflict?
37.15 Why are so many people still living in poverty?
41.30 Rob’s views on charity CEO pay
44.50 The importance of aid
47.40 Rob’s thoughts on purpose
51.20 Focusing on helping others
53.30 Who or what inspires Rob?
55.15 Best piece of advice
56.10 Advice for 20 year old self
57.50 What is Rob most grateful for?
59.10 Changing the world
You can find Rob and Save The Children at:
https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/savethechildrenuk
https://twitter.com/savechildrenuk
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Friday Nov 10, 2017
Friday Nov 10, 2017
This week on Inspired Edinburgh we have Jamie Denyer.
Jamie, also known as The Grief Preacher, is a TEDx, motivational, and inspirational speaker.
On 14th April 2012, at the age of 19, his beloved nephew Connor Saunders lost his life to a single punch. Jamie since founded 'Connor's Helping Hand’, an organisation through which he delivers workshops and talks at schools, universities, business exhibitions, networking events, young offender institutions and prisons, raising awareness of one punch murder in order educate others on the devastation it brings, and to prevent it from affecting as many families as possible.
This is a seriously powerful, thought provoking and moving interview.
02.30 Jamie’s background
03.50 What has influenced Jamie’s style?
05.40 Jamie’s career path
07.30 Paying it forward
13.15 Who was Connor Saunders?
15.20 What impact did losing Connor have?
21.30 How can any positivity be found in what happened?
26.15 How does Jamie deal with anger?
28.40 How has Jamie changed as a result of this?
33.00 What does Jamie think about protecting the murderers identity?
40.00 What is it like to be a young person growing up today?
43.30 What are some of the things Jamie is sharing in his talks?
45.15 Jamie’s speaking advice
47.50 Jamie on purpose
52.30 Jamie on his legacy
54.30 How does Jamie define success?
57.00 Best piece of advice
58.10 Advice to 20 year old self
59.45 Changing the world
You can find Jamie at:
http://connorshelpinghand.com/
https://www.facebook.com/connorshelpinghand/
https://twitter.com/GRIEFPREACHER
https://www.instagram.com/griefpreacher/
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Friday Nov 03, 2017
Friday Nov 03, 2017
Our guest this week is C. Wilson Meloncelli.
Wilson is a Flow State Performance Coach, Stunt Performer, Author and former British Champion in Mixed Martial Arts.
He teaches and speaks on the subject of the Flow State, an optimal state of consciousness where people feel and perform their best, and has become one of the world's front runners in the field of flow.
He has over 20 years experience in the health and fitness industry and is an instructor in Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Martial Arts, Silat, Muay Thai, Grappling and Brazilian Jujitsu.
He's also a Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming, an Ireca Energy Practitioner, as well as a stunt performer with skills in Gymnastics, Tramploining, Rock Climbing, Horse Riding and setting himself on fire!
We talk in depth about Wilson’s background, how he was first introduced to flow; flow and all it’s applications, as well as his thoughts on superheroes, his inner child and ‘the douchebag!’. Entertaining from start to finish, this one is a lot of fun!
01.30 Who is C. Wilson Meloncelli?
07.20 Did Wilson find it difficult relating to others growing up?
14.00 How did Wilson figure out the science of flow?
16.40 What does flow feel like?
18.40 What is the science of flow?
23.30 How can you get into flow?
26.50 What are examples Wilson uses to access flow?
31.00 Training with Luke Robertson
39.00 How has MMA changed since Wilson started in it?
40.30 Wilson on dyslexia
44.30 Who is C. Wilson Meloncelli at the core?
45.50 Where does Wilson see himself in 5 years?
47.20 Wilson on ‘the douchebag’
49.30 The inner child
50.50 What is Wilson’s purpose?
52.00 How would Wilson address sceptics?
53.50 What would Wilson like his legacy to be?
55.00 What is Wilson most grateful for?
56.00 How does Wilson define success?
57.00 Who or what inspires Wilson?
58.20 What is Wilson’s morning routine?
1.00.50 Who has had an influences on Wilson?
1.02.00 What makes an effective coach?
1.05.30 Best piece of advice
1.07.30 What would Wilson say to his 20 year old self?
1.09.00 What would Wilson change about the world?
You can find Wilson at:
https://www.cwilsonmeloncelli.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CWilsonMeloncelli/
https://twitter.com/CWMeloncelli
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Friday Oct 27, 2017
Friday Oct 27, 2017
Our latest guest is Andrew Johnson.
For over 20 years, Andrew has been helping people relax, change and create the lives they want through a range of self-care MP3 downloads, Apps and Workshops.
His work has motivated and empowered people across the world and helped them cope with stress, overcome anxiety or fears, break habits and achieve their full potential. With over 11 million downloads to date, his recordings are the best selling “Self-help” recordings on the Apple and Android App stores.
Through workshops, he uses techniques such as relaxation therapy, stress management, clinical hypnotherapy, meditation and mindfulness, which allows people to successfully regain control and achieve positive outcomes in their work, home and personal life.
An incredibly powerful conversation that covers Andrew's early life, journey into hypnotherapy and audio recordings as well as his exciting future plans and thoughts around purpose, success, legacy and making the world a better place.
02.00 Andrew’s early life and growing up
03.00 What was Andrew’s career journey?
04.15 How did Andrew know hypnotherapy was the career for him?
08.20 Did Andrew’s friends notice a transformation in him?
09.20 What are some of the issues Andrew worked on?
11.30 What has been the journey from in person hypnotherapy to audio?
15.00 How did Andrew get involved with MP3’s and Apps?
19.40 How has this changed Andrew’s life?
22.30 Why does Andrew think his audios are so popular?
25.00 Andrew’s meditation practice
30.30 Andrew’s thoughts on connectedness
32.00 How does Andrew manage ego?
35.00 Holistrio and Andrew’s future plans
44.00 Andrew on purpose
49.00 Andrew on legacy
51.30 What would Andrew tell people who only know him by his voice?
53.30 What is Andrew’s life philosophy
56.00 How does Andrew define success?
57.00 Best piece of advice
59.00 If Andrew could master a skill what would it be?
1.00.30 Who or what inspires Andrew?
1.03.00 How has Andrew achieved mastery with his audios?
1.07.00 What are Andrew’s life goals?
1.08.00 What would Andrew say to his 20 year old self?
1.09.30 What would Andrew change in the world?
You can find Andrew at:
https://www.withandrewjohnson.com/
https://www.facebook.com/relax.with.andrew.johnson/
https://twitter.com/andrewjohnson
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Friday Oct 20, 2017
Friday Oct 20, 2017
Our latest guest is Selby Cary.
Selby is the co-founder of Helping Hands Promotions, a promotional marketing business that puts social and environmental responsibilities first. They provide local cafes, coffee shops and retailers with free, branded, decompostable, hot beverage cups and donate a portion of their profits towards helping homeless people.
Selby won the Edinbugh Apprentice earlier in the year and his mission is to create a new social movement that sees all profitable organisations creating shared value and helping those around them.
We go deep into Selby’s early life and growing up in Africa, homelessness and the Helping Hands mission, travelling and Selby’s philosophical thoughts.
If you’re looking for inspiration, this is for you!
01.30 Selby’s early life and background
03.30 In what ways does Zimbabwe differ to Edinburgh?
05.00 Unemployment rates in Zimbabwe
07.20 The Edinburgh Apprentice
11.00 What is Helping Hands and how does it work?
18.30 Helping Hands partnerships
22.40 Why does homelessness exist?
26.30 Should larger corporations take responsibility for homelessness?
30.30 Selby on travelling in the Far East
33.45 Where does Selby see himself in 5 years time?
36.45 What is Selby’s purpose?
40.15 What books and documentaries have inspired Selby?
45.40 What would Selby like his legacy to be?
47.50 How does Selby define success?
52.00 Best piece of advice
55.20 What would Selby say to his 15 year old self?
58.00 What would Selby change in the world?
You can find Selby at:
https://www.facebook.com/helpinghandspromo/
https://www.instagram.com/helpinghandspromo/
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Thursday Oct 12, 2017
Thursday Oct 12, 2017
Our latest guest is Jojo Sutherland.
Jojo is a comedian, actor, writer, speaker and Founder of Gagtraders and Stand Up And Be Counted.
Jojo performs in comedy clubs worldwide where she is in demand for both her compere abilities and comedy routines.
She is regularly requested to support other comics on tour including Jenny Éclair, US Comic Louis Ramey, 4 poofs and a piano and Tom Stade and has been a TV Warm up artist for studio-based shows, which have included the BBC1 sitcom The Old Guys and Badults on BBC Three.
She’s a contributor to several publications including online magazine Standard Issue and has her own regular column in MADE magazine called Trust Jojo! In 2012 she co-wrote and performed a 6 part sketch show called “The Gates” which aired on BBC radio Scotland and in 2015 she starred in an online sitcom alongside Daniel Sloss and Tom Stade called M.U.F.F PRODUCTIONS.
Jojo speaks about her early years, her journey into acting and comedy, how having a brain haemorrhage has changed her outlook, as well as sharing her thoughts on success and legacy and her uniquely existentialist views on purpose.
Entertaining from start to finish, this one is a lot of fun!
02.20 Jojo growing up
03.50 Studying and becoming an actor
07.20 Jojo’s career path
10.00 When did Jojo decide comedy would be her primary niche?
17.00 How did having a brain haemorrhage change Jojo’s priorities?
19.40 How would Jojo describe her style of comedy?
24.00 How does get into flow for comedy routines?
27.30 What does Jojo think makes a great comedian?
29.00 What do Jojo’s Stand Up And Be Counted workshops entail?
35.00 What is it like performing in the Edinburgh Festival?
37.00 Jojo talks about her upcoming schedule
39.00 Why is it important to laugh?
43.00 What does Jojo enjoy most about the work she does?
45.30 Jojo’s thoughts on purpose
49.50 Jojo on her legacy
50.45 How does Jojo define success?
52.00 What’s the best piece of advice Jojo has received?
53.00 Who has had the greatest influence on Jojo?
54.50 What would Jojo say to her 20 year old self?
56.40 What would Jojo change in the world?
You can find Jojo at:
http://www.jojosutherland.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/jojosutherland
https://twitter.com/jojosutherland
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Thursday Oct 05, 2017
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
This week’s guest is Mohammed Ali.
Ali is a teenage tech sensation who started his first business at age 12. He created his own online game 'Project 2006', he started website business Flaming Sites and later setup the price comparision site WeNeed1 for which he were offered £5million from US investors. However, he declined the offer with the belief that it was worth more.
Ali talks about his background and how his skills have made him someone of value. He is forthright in his views, speaks up for what he believes and has a very, very bright future ahead of him.
01.30 Ali on growing up
02.00 Parental influences
02.30 How did Ali become interested in coding?
04.30 Could Ali have achieved his success without traditional education?
05.00 What were Ali’s career aspirations?
06.30 What is coding?
07.30 How did Ali learn how to code?
09.00 What involvement does Ali think the Government should have with education?
10.00 How many jobs has Ali had?
11.30 Is Ali active on social media?
13.30 Does Ali think issues with education are widespread?
15.00 What advice would Ali give to someone looking to get into coding?
17.00 Ali on WeNeed1
19.30 What was the rationale for turning down £5m?
21.00 How is technology going to change the world over the next 20 years?
23.30 What are the potential downsides?
24.50 What does Ali see himself doing in the next 5 years?
26.00 How can technology change homelessness?
27.20 How does Ali think he will change as he gets older?
28.20 What would Ali like to achieve in his life?
30.00 What do young people today want?
31.10 What are the threats to young people?
32.20 What is Ali’s purpose?
33.20 How would Ali like to be remembered?
34.30 If Ali could master any skill or habit what would it be?
35.20 What drives Ali?
40.30 How would Ali describe his personal values?
42.00 How does Ali define success?
43.30 How does Ali inspire himself?
45.30 Who are the people that have had the greatest influence on Ali?
47.30 What is the best piece of advice Ali has received?
48.30 What would Ali say to his 10 year old self?
49.30 What would Ali change about the world?
You can find Ali at:
https://www.facebook.com/mo.alicto
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-ali-25309379/
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Friday Sep 29, 2017
Friday Sep 29, 2017
This week’s guest is Steven Sharp.
In 2002 at the age of 12, Steven was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel condition Crohn's disease. Since then he's raised in excess of £12k, he’s been named a Community Champion for Crohn's and Collitis UK and he’s had an enormous amount of celebrity support from the likes of boxer Ricky Hatton, football manager Alex Mcleish, wrestler Kurt Angle, actress and model Linda Lusardi and football legend Neil 'Razor' Ruddock.
He's featured on the radio, in magazines, in the press and on television and when he's not raising awareness of IBD, he's Managing amateur football team Eastwood Mearns.
Steven talks honestly and openly about Crohn’s and how it has impacted his life. A very real and hard-hitting interview with an incredibly inspirational young man.
02.00 Steven growing up
03.00 How was he diagnosed with Crohn’s?
04.30 What is Chron’s disease?
06.00 What was Steven’s reaction to being diagnosed?
08.20 How did Steven cope with school work?
11.00 When was the decision made to operate?
15.40 What was the nature of the surgery?
17.40 What was Steven’s earliest memory post surgery?
20.40 What is it like reflecting on everything?
23.00 What are some of the biggest positives to come out of it?
24.50 Steven speaks about his fundraising
29.30 How has nearly not being here changed the way Steven views life?
35.20 Steven’s celebrity support and raising awareness
46.30 How did Steven get involved in football management?
1.01.30 What is Steven’s purpose?
1.03.50 What would Steven like his legacy to be?
1.08.00 How does Steven define success?
1.11.50 What would Steven say to his 20 year old self?
1.17.50 What would Steven change in the world?
You can find Steven at:
https://www.facebook.com/stevensharpletsmakeadifference/
https://twitter.com/stevensharp90
https://www.instagram.com/stevensharp1990/
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