Being Famous, Gay and Becoming A Dad
Ashley Glazebrook, AKA Twist from Twist and Pulse is a BGT legend. He took our screens by storm in the noughties and has been hustling ever since. His career is enough to warrant an episode in its own right but his story of his sexuality and how he navigated it in the spotlight truly is extraordinary.
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Featured Topics: Fame, Coming Out, LGBT, Mental Health, Family, Same-Sex Parenting
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Love, Rejection & Sex - A Conversation with an LGBT Dating Guru. In this episode of Extra Ordinary, we delve into the complex world of LGBT relationships.
Max Thomas, author of 'Boys Who Like Boys', shares insights on open relationships, confronting gay shame, the challenges of dating, and the intricacies of love and intimacy within the LGBTQ+ community. Join us as we explore the experiences, struggles, and triumphs that define the quest for love and connection in the diverse spectrum of LGBT relationships. 🏳️🌈 Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@jameswallis for more content, including insightful discussions on the LGBT community Get Boys Who Like Boys here - https://amzn.to/46awugg 🔗 Featured Topics: Open Relationships Gay Shame LGBT Dating Sexuality and Intimacy Finding Love Get in touch with James: https://linktr.ee/jameswallis jameswallis00@gmail.com Buy Me A Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jameswallis Get in touch with Max: https://maxthomas.net/ https://www.instagram.com/maxthomasnet 👬👭 Join the conversation, share your thoughts below Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content!
Welcome to another episode of Extra Ordinary where we delve into the personal journeys of inspiring individuals. In this episode, I sit down with Sean Lineker who tells me how he became the face of the London gay scene.
Segment 1: Coming Out of the Closet
Segment 2: The London Gay Scene
Segment 3: Party Lifestyle and Its Consequences
Segment 4: From Social Media to OnlyFans
Segment 5: Finding Sobriety and Personal Growth
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Join me as I sit down with Jake Williamson, former semi-pro football player and advocate for LGBT inclusion in sports, in this captivating full-length video podcast. Jake, who courageously came out of the closet, has made impactful appearances on Sky News and Good Morning Britain, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of being an openly gay athlete. As a personal trainer residing in Birmingham, Jake shares his inspiring journey, discusses important LGBT issues in the sporting world, and offers valuable insights into living authentically while pursuing one's passion. Don't miss this empowering conversation that blends personal experiences, professional expertise, and heartfelt stories.
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In this episode I chat to James Allen, star of Channel 4's 'Rise and Fall'. It's a high-energy chat that covers alot of ground...from the auditioning process to life after TV, James leaves nothing unsaid. Whether it's how he went on Grindr to find out his boyfriend was cheating to hustling away on TikTok and his thoughts on the LGBT community today...James says it all!
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In this episode, I am joined once again by Sophie and Talya from Bonded by Babies. Bonded by Babies is an amazing platform that helps inspire, motivate and educate mums on all things motherhood and family life. The unexpected content creators who have two kids each came onto tell me what it was like to receive the diagnosis that one of their kids has Autism and Global Development Delay.
It is a super powerful episode that taught me alot about the trials and tribulations of raising a child with autism. Sophie and Talya powerfully describe the emotions felt throughout the journey, which is not over yet. From dealing with educational professionals, doctors, therapists and a number of other professioanls - the amount of support they require is outstanding.
If these guys aren't extraordinary, I don't know who is.
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Tattoo-artist Tal Booker is back for a third episode where we continue to explore the complexities of sexuality and recovery.
We discuss topics such as coming out, addiction, and sexuality and how they have impacted Tal's life over the last 2 years or so. Tune in to hear all about the challenges and complexities of sexuality and recovery, and how Tal has dealt with them throughout his life. Thanks for listening!
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Hello and welcome to another episode of Extra Ordinary with James Wallis. The podcast that shines a light on ordinary people who have gone on to do and see extra ordinary things. In this episode I have the privilege of speaking with James Eder, the founder of Student Beans, visionary entrepreneur, professional speaker and work.life coach.
We'll discuss his journey to success, including the ongoing challenges he faces with a heart condition. James shares his incredible experiences that’s packed full of insights on how to manage and live with obstacles while continuing to lead a fulfilling life and successful career. And as a successful business and life coach, James also shares his wisdom on how to cultivate a growth mindset and overcome challenges in your personal or professional life So sit back, relax and get ready for a truly motivating conversation with James Eder on this week's episode of Extra Ordinary with James Wallis.
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Hello and welcome to e Extra Ordinary with me James Wallis and in this episode I sit down with founder and CEO of Connect Management, Benjy Leslie.
Benjy, who is just 23 years old tells me about how he got started in business and how it was the pandemic that catapulted his business idea into a million pound enterprise.
Benjy and I talk about a number of things, including the state of influencer marketing and what he thinks 2023 will bring. I get under the skin of Benjy’s childhood and his entrepreneurial spark and whilst working out how he's navigating his role as CEO. I
f you’re interested in sales, marketing, start-ups, leadership and of course influencer marketing then this episode isn’t one to miss.
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_____ About Connect Management: CONNECT MANAGEMENT WAS BORN WITH A VISION TO REVOLUTIONISE THE TALENT INDUSTRY Our vision was to become the largest social-first talent agency and bring together the traditional and new world of entertainment, comedy, lifestyle, music, fashion and sport. Today, we are the fastest growing talent agency, with a roster spanning more than 130 of the most talented viral creators. As a collective, the Connect Management’s talent roster reaches 170m+ followers globally and engages with over 400 million people on a monthly basis. With content spanning a global presence, Connect Management works with some of the biggest brands and agencies in the world. ____
Hello and welcome back to Extra Ordinary with me James Wallis, the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people who have gone on to do and see extraordinary things.
In this episode, I am joined by the incredibly brilliant Carina Maggar - author of How to Make Work Not Suck. I was absolutely taken aback by Carina's energy and also by the fact she has literally had 100 jobs and knows so much about just about everything. From getting her TWO books published to her views on sexuality - this podcast pretty much has all topics covered!
Carina, a copywriter by trade, has dabbled in presenting, advertising, counselling and even selling bath bombs at Lush! It was fascinating to hear her views on the world and she had me in fits of laughter along the way.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did making it.
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Hello and welcome to the 50th episode of Extra Ordinary, with me James Wallis - the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people doing extra ordinary things.
And in this very special milestone episode, I am joined by none other than Anthony Smith - the trailer editor to the biggest podcaster in Europe, Steven Bartlett.
Despite making a living behind the camera, Anthony was destined for a life in front of it.
Anthony tells me about his love for film and how it led him to start his own production company straight after uni - landing deals with the NHS and Asda. He also reveals how it was his mental health that forced him to make huge life changing decisions before landing the amazing job with Steven Bartlett.
I loved this conversation so much and you’ll know why once you’ve listened. Anthony is a huge character with a big heart - he also is a massive disney nerd which we also touch on in the episode.
Don’t forget if you enjoy this episode please leave a rating or a review from wherever you get your podcasts - it massively helps me keep the podcast going and growing.
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Hello and welcome to extra ordinary with me James Wallis, the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people who have gone on to do and see extraordinary things. In this episode I am joined by podcast host, entrepreneur and all round hero Gaby Mendes.
Gaby tells me how she went from teaching to working in events before starting her own business at the beginning of the pandemic.
Gaby started the Talk Twenties podcast less than 3 years ago since which has gone on to win multiple awards and is now a growing business in its own right - helping twenty-something’s navigate the minefield that is adult life.
Gaby and I touch on so many topics - from podcasting, personal branding, mindset, marketing, social media and all things enterprise.
Gaby has resilience and determination like no other and it was an absolute honour to speak to her about her start-up journey and the amazing success of her podcast. As a podcaster myself, I learnt so much from this conversation so if you want to start a podcast then maybe this is the right episode for you too!
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In this episode, i'm joined by Gemma Perlin - a top life coach in based in London with a proven track record of transformative change in the people she coaches. Gemma tells me why and how she became a life coach and what those obstacles she had to overcome to get there.
Gemma's passion is infectious and I was fascinated by her profound insight and wisdom throughout my conversation with her.
If you're interested in mindfulness, wellbeing, psychology and self-development then this is a podcast you won't want to miss.
You can also watch the podcast over on YouTube/Spotify if you'd prefer...i'd love to get your thoughts on the new video formats so please drop me a note with any thoughts you have.
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In my first studio interview episode, I sit down with Josh Delane. Josh Delane, who once worked at KPMG, left his corporate job to join the family business which he grew fourfold in just 7 years.
Developing a passion and flair for marketing, Josh decided to then start-up his own marketing agency Aptum which is growing from strength to strength. From life-hacking to bio-hacking Josh has developed a huge passion for personal and professional development....and has been documenting his journey and insights along the way on social media.
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Hello and welcome to extra ordinary with James Wallis. In this very special episode, I'm joined by Jake Posner, founder of No One True Anything, a fashion brand that seeks to raise awareness of Dyslexia.
Kicked out of school at 16 with just one GCSE, Jake is now on an exciting mission to create real change and opportunities for people like him with dyslexia. In this episode,I had how Jake started his incredibly exciting business, where the idea came from, what obstacles are still in his way, his views on the fashion world and so much more.
If you enjoy this episode please head over to wherever you're listening from to leave a rating or review to help grow this podcast even further.
Find No One True Anything here- https://www.instagram.com/no__one__true__anything/?hl=en // https://noonetrueanything.com/Find Jake here - https://www.instagram.com/hellojakep/?hl=enFollow James here - https://www.instagram.com/james_wallis/Follow Extra Ordinary here - https://www.instagram.com/extra_ordinary_podcast/?hl=enCheck out the website here - https://www.extraordinarypodcast.co.uk/Hello and welcome to extra ordinary with James Wallis. In this very special episode, i am joined by Matt Jones
Having over nineteen years of experience in the Advertising & Creative Industry and thirteen years as an entrepreneur, Matt has employed more than one hundred staff during his time founding, developing, and launching his award-winning businesses.
Matt has held senior positions in the UK advertising industry and founded the creative advertising agency, S3 Advertising in 2011. He then grew his agency from a start-up into a multi-million-pound national business which he sold in 2019 for 7 figures.
More recently, Matt featured on Dragons Den seeking a business partner for his male skincare brand MESOA Skincare…which also provides a safe and non-judgemental community for men and men's mental health.
Over the past decade, Matt has won and judged several national awards in business and entrepreneurship communities, including the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2016, 2017 and 2018, with hopes to grow the list in 2022 and beyond.
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Hello and welcome to Extra Ordinary with me James Wallis the podcast thaT shines a light on ordinary people who have seen and done extra ordinary things.
And this episode I sit down with the personal branding guru Amelia Sordell who tells me about her far form ordinary career.
From starting a fashion business at 21 which later failed and left her penniless to bouncing back with an amazing career in recruitment which later took her on a journey to starting her own personal branding agency, Amelia is like I say, far from ordinary.
This chat is littered with interesting opinions and views on life and I literally could have spent weeks talking to Amelia. She is as badass as it gets and I was in awe….can you tell i'm a massive fan yet?
If you enjoy this episode please head over to whichever platform you’re listening from and leave a rating or review if you can - it means the world to me and thank you to everyone who already has.
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Hello and welcome to extra ordinary, the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people doing extra ordinary things. And in this episode I chat to Jen Hodsgon - PR guru and founder of Moda PR.
Jen tells me about her path to starting her own business at the age of 31 in the middle of a pandemic after having started university not one, not two but three times! Jen opens up about losing a partner and how purpose is the driving force behind everything she does…including her passion for helping those less fortunate than her.
I was so inspired by Jen’s resilience and approach to life and i'm sure you will be too.
As always, if you do enjoy this episode or indeed any others from the series please be kind enough to leave a review or a comment if you can as it massively helps reach new audiences. Without further ado, enjoy the show
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Hello and welcome to extra ordinary with me, James Wallis - the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people doing extra ordinary things. In this episode, I sit down with a very old friend of mine Maxwell Fine who tells me about how be became a member of crew for the Netflix series Heartstopper amongst many other things.
We talk about his coming out experience and what being a member of the LGBT community has meant for his personal and professional life.
Maxwell Fine trained at Central Saint Martin’s School of Art before embarking on a decade-long career in Art Direction for TV and Advertising. Over the past decade he has worked on numerous high-profile campaigns with artists such as Ed Sheeran, Eminem and Lady Gaga as well as Scripted projects with Disney and Netflix.
Maxwell Fine Studio was founded with the simple mission of creating loud and proud work that challenges the stigma around LGBTQ+ issues by using positivity, honesty and fabulous design. Fine’s work is printed in London on premium archive quality papers using exclusive colours and hand applied embellishments.
If you enjoy this episode or indeed any others then please head over to the reviews and ratings section from wherever you listening from and leave a 5* review and a comment if you can. It just helps more people discover the conversations.
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