Best Tom Flaherty Podcasts (2026)

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“It’s Always a No Unless You Ask” — Daily Rejection Founder Herman Jagpal on 365 Days of Rejection Therapy | Rejection Rehab Ep. 26 38:17

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He started with a paperclip. Now he’s trading his way up to a house. But the real story isn’t about the paperclip — it’s about what happens when you stop being afraid to ask. In this week’s Rejection Rehab, EMMY-winning producer Dr. Tom sits down with Herman Jagpal, founder of Daily Rejection, who spent 365 straight days deliberately putting himsel…

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Your Brain Is Lying to You About Rejection — Dr. Tom on the New Neuroscience That Explains Why | Rejection Rehab Ep. 25 9:00

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Rejection doesn’t mean they don’t want you. Your brain just thinks it does. In this week’s Rejection Section, EMMY winning producer Dr. Tom breaks down a brand-new 2024 neuroscience study published in PNAS showing that rejection isn’t just emotional pain — it’s your brain learning. And here’s the twist: Your brain tracks two different signals after…

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Ozempic & Wegovy, Weight Loss & the Doctor Who Pulled Gloves Out of a Stomach — Dr. Austin Chiang on Rejection & Confidence | Rejection Rehab Ep. 24 38:24

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He’s a triple board-certified gastroenterologist, Chief Medical Officer for Medtronic Endoscopy, bestselling author, and one of the most influential physician voices on social media today. But none of that made Dr. Austin Chiang immune to rejection. In this week’s Rejection Rehab, EMMY winning producer Dr. Tom sits down with Dr. Chiang for a hilari…

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Dr. Tom’s 2-Minute Science Backed Technique to Protect Your Brain After Rejection | Rejection Rehab Ep. 23 4:02

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You can’t control rejection — but you can control your mental state afterward. And science says it only takes two minutes. In this week’s Rejection Section, EMMY-winning producer Dr. Tom breaks down a study published in PLOS ONE showing that a brief self-affirmation exercise (just 2 minutes of writing about your core values) protects the prefrontal…

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Inside the Olympic Village: Team GB Women’s Volleyball Olympian Ci Michel on Rejection, Getting Dropped, and Finding Pants (and a Partner) at 6’4 | Rejection Rehab Ep. 22 25:27

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She played for Team GB Volleyball at the London 2012 Olympic Games, competed professionally across Europe, and became the first British woman to play in Italy’s legendary Serie A1. But none of that made Ciara (“Ci”) Michel immune to rejection. In this week’s Rejection Rehab, Olympian Ci Michel sits down with EMMY-winning producer Dr. Tom for the mo…

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The Pitch I Rejected…That Became a $140M Brand: Sir Kensington’s Founder Scott Norton on Taking on Heinz and Winning | Rejection Rehab Ep. 21 36:11

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He showed up at Rockefeller Center asking for help getting his “posh ketchup” on The Dr. Oz Show… and Dr. Tom said no. That rejected pitch—Scott Norton’s Sir Kensington’s—went on to take on Heinz, redefine condiments, and sell to Unilever for a reported $140 million. In this week’s Rejection Rehab, Scott opens up to EMMY winning producer Dr. Tom ab…

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Dr. Tom on Why Overcoming Rejection Fear Is the Fastest Way to Build Confidence | Rejection Rehab Ep. 20 3:10

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What if the fastest way to build real confidence isn’t avoiding rejection — but walking toward it? In this week’s Rejection Section of Rejection Rehab, EMMY-winner Dr. Tom breaks down a 2024 psychology study showing that the fear of rejection silently destroys both resilience and belongingness — the two emotional foundations of lasting confidence. …

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He Ultrasounded Himself—and Found Cancer: Dr. Calvin Sun on Rejection, Lasting Confidence & The Surprising Cause of Cancer | Rejection Rehab Ep. 19 42:18

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He was an ER doctor on NYC’s front lines during the pandemic—then, on shift, he scanned himself and found a tumor. Dr. Calvin Sun—author, world traveler, and NYC candidate for political office—opens up about loss, public service, and what real confidence looks like when rejection (and life) hit hardest. He also shares why he believes that being “al…

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Rejection Only Defines You If You Let It: Dr. Tom on The Science of Bouncing Back | Rejection Rehab Ep. 18 4:32

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Why do some people bounce back from rejection… while others feel haunted by it for years? In this week’s Rejection Section of Rejection Rehab, EMMY-winner Dr. Tom breaks down a landmark study by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck and researcher Lauren Howe, revealing why rejection hurts more when you believe it says something permanent about who you…

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My Ex Got a Tweet From Elon Musk: Aubrey Strobel on Rejection, Bitcoin & Bad Breakups | Rejection Rehab Ep. 17 42:37

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They met at church. Broke up over text. Ten years later, Elon Musk tweeted her. In this wildly entertaining episode, EMMY-winner Dr. Tom reunites with former flame Aubrey Strobel — entrepreneur, communications strategist, and Bitcoin/AI expert — for a no-filter conversation about dating disasters, confidence, crypto, and the surreal moment her mom …

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From No Legs to Double Paralympic Gold: Richard Whitehead MBE on Rejection, Reinvention & the 27th Mile| Rejection Rehab Ep. 16 47:01

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What do you do when life says “no” twice—first by birth, then by rulebook? Born with a double above-knee congenital amputation, Richard Whitehead MBE grew up hearing limits. Later, Paralympic classification blocked him from competing in the marathon—his signature distance. Instead of quitting, he switched to the 200m, won double Paralympic gold (Lo…

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From National Champion to Hit Head-On at 60 kph: Imogen Cotter on Comebacks, PTSD & Redefining Confidence | Rejection Rehab Ep. 15 32:25

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What happens after you reach the top — then lose everything in an instant? Irish National Cycling Champion Imogen Cotter sits down with EMMY winner Dr. Tom to tell the remarkable story of hitting the peak of her cycling career when a van traveling 60 kph struck her head-on during training. The crash shattered bones — and life as she knew it. But be…

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The Science of Self-Compassion: How Kindness Shields You from Rejection | Rejection Rehab Ep. 14 6:56

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Rejection hurts—but what if science proved you could soften the blow?In this week’s Rejection Section of the podcast Rejection Rehab, EMMY-winner Dr. Tom unpacks a 2020 study by Erika J. Koch showing how self-compassion—treating yourself like a best friend—can dramatically reduce the emotional sting of rejection and speed up recovery. In this episo…

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From 9-to-5 to TEDx: Gregory Benedikt on Bold Action, Rejection Reps & The Terrifying 10-Second Rule | Rejection Rehab Ep. 13 33:16

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What if 10 seconds of courage could change your life? EMMY winner Dr. Tom sits down with Gregory Benedikt—ex–private equity turned life & leadership coach + TEDx speaker—who shares how “Finance Greg” walked away from a soul-numbing job, slid his number across the table on a café receipt (in front of two people) to the woman who later became the lov…

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From Rejection Reps to Bestselling Author: Brett Eaton on Confidence, Hard Choices & Finding the Right Person | Rejection Rehab Ep. 12 40:20

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What do writing a book, chasing speaking gigs, and approaching women at bars all have in common? For Brett Eaton — high performance coach and bestselling author of Uncomfortable Either Way — the answer is rejection reps. In this episode, EMMY winner Dr. Tom sits down with Brett who shares how two years of “red-lined” book edits, speaking to empty r…

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Heartbreak 💔, a Broken Leg 🦴… and a Comeback: Isabel MV on Stopping Self-Rejection and Rebuilding Confidence | Rejection Rehab Ep. 11 23:26

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When life breaks you—literally and emotionally—how do you put yourself back together? In this Rejection Rehab episode, EMMY winner Dr. Tom sits down with Isabel MV—ex-investment banker turned VC specialist and creator of the podcast And Just Like That, We Found Therapy—who hit rock bottom after breaking her leg and a brutal breakup. She explains ho…

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The Science of Heartbreak 💔: Dr. Tom on Why Rejection Hurts Like Physical Pain | Rejection Rehab Ep. 10 4:35

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Why does heartbreak feel like a gut punch — or even worse than a broken bone? In his first solo episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY winning producer Dr. Tom breaks down a landmark 2011 University of Michigan study that proves rejection doesn’t just “hurt your feelings” — it literally lights up the same pain circuits in your brain as physical injury. I…

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From Bullied to Billboard Dreams: Singer Amber Donoso on Brutal Rejection, Self-Worth & Sticking to Your Sound | Rejection Rehab Ep. 9 32:43

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Bullied in school, dyslexic, and told to change everything from her body to her genre—British-Chilean singer-songwriter Amber Donoso chose one of the most rejection-heavy careers on earth and didn’t flinch. In this raw, energizing conversation, Amber and host, EMMY winning producer Dr. Tom Flaherty, unpack what it’s really like to hear “no” on repe…

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Left at the Altar & Rising Again: Real Housewife of London Juliet Mayhew on Rejection & Resilience | Rejection Rehab Ep. 8 31:44

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What happens when your dream wedding turns into a nightmare—and the man you thought was “forever” cheats before you even walk down the aisle? In this deeply candid episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY-winning producer Dr. Tom Flaherty sits down with Juliet Mayhew—Aussie-born entrepreneur, philanthropist, mother, and now breakout star of The Real Housew…

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Rejected 99% of the Time: How Actor Julian Cihi Turns No into Flow | Rejection Rehab Ep. 7 41:19

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What if rejection wasn’t the end — but the lesson you needed? In this episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY-winning producer Dr. Tom Flaherty sits down with his longtime friend Julian Cihi — a true triple threat (actor, singer, dancer) who’s been seen on Hulu (Only Murders in the Building), Netflix (Gypsy & Scott Pilgrim Takes Off), Amazon (The Tick), H…

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From Divorce & Company Collapse to $60M Raised — Ted Brown’s Rejection-Fueled Comeback | Rejection Rehab Ep. 6 35:37

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What would you do if you hit rock bottom—personally and professionally—and you still had to keep a company alive? In this episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY winning producer Dr. Tom Flaherty sits down with fintech entrepreneur Ted Brown, co-founder and CEO of Digital Onboarding, the company he revived from near bankruptcy—amid a painful divorce—to ul…

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From Shark Tank Reject to $250M Exit & Olympic Dreams — Max Valverde’s Rejection-Proof Mindset | Rejection Rehab Ep. 5 1:00:38

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What do you do after getting rejected on Shark Tank? If you're Max Valverde, you go viral with a product called Morninghead, build a company worth $250 million, and then launch a quest to become an Olympian—at age 39. In this episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY-winning producer and doctor Tom Flaherty sits down with Max Valverde, serial entrepreneur, …

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Climbing Everest & Conquering Rejection — 7 Summit Record Holder Annabelle Bond's Unstoppable Confidence Journey | Rejection Rehab Ep. 4 46:58

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What does it take to break the record for fastest woman to climb the highest peaks in the world in each continent—while battling personal doubts, relationship setbacks, rejections, and fears? In this episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY award winning producer and doctor Tom Flaherty sits down with Annabelle Bond OBE, who shares her extraordinary journe…

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How Rejection Made Him a Pro in TWO Sports 🤯 — Coach Jim Lubinski | Rejection Rehab Ep. 3 49:37

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In this episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY award-winning doctor and host Tom Flaherty sits down with Jim Lubinski, former professional ice hockey player and triathlete, and head triathlon coach at Tower 26. Jim's story is a masterclass in using rejection as a springboard for success. From getting cut from multiple teams to overcoming crushing setback…

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Your Brain on Rejection — How to Rewire It for Unshakable Confidence with Stanford’s Dr. Alok Patel | Rejection Rehab Ep. 2 52:58

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Why does rejection hurt so much? And more importantly — how do we retrain our brains so it doesn’t hold us back? In this episode of Rejection Rehab, Emmy Award-winning producer and host Dr. Tom Flaherty sits down with Dr. Alok Patel, a Stanford pediatrician, media personality, and renowned health communicator, to explore what actually happens in yo…

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How Rejection Built a $300M Empire — Solidcore Founder Anne Mahlum | Rejection Rehab Ep. 1 45:14

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How do you turn rejection into a $300 million empire? In the very first episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY award winning host Tom Flaherty sits down with Anne Mahlum — founder of [solidcore] and renowned entrepreneur — to reveal how overcoming rejection became her ultimate superpower. Anne and Tom dive deep into why so many people today — especially …

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Welcome to Rejection Rehab 0:37

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This is Rejection Rehab - the podcast about overcoming the fear of rejection and building lasting confidence. In this short teaser, host Tom Flaherty shares what the show is all about and why your next “no” might be the turning point you’ve been waiting for. New episodes coming soon.

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The Person First with Emma Flaherty 1:23:21

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Emma is an experienced Recruitment Lead with strong business acumen developed through in-house and external recruitment across the Financial Services industry. She is also the founder of award-winning social enterprise 'MoneyGirl' which seeks to improve financial literacy amongst young women from disadvantaged backgrounds. They provide support both…

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The Person First with Tom Whitwell 1:11:25

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Tom This is more of a list of useful links but it should be handy for those who want to dig deeper - definitely one for the synth geeks and tech heads –––> – aunt - horse pathologist and specialises in rabbits too – used to run a blog - ‘Music Thing’ • https://musicthing.blogspot.com/ – coming from different age, when writing about gear was very di…

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The Person First with Raymond Sagayam 58:29

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During this episode Raymond talks to host Ben about growing up in a close knit globe trotting family with a diplomat father and a mother who was a spiritual role model. They discuss the difference between character and reputation and receptivity vs emptiness as well as the effects of alcohol and productivity. Raymond also talks about rise in awaren…

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The Person First with David Abner 58:18

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Host Ben has a wonderful podchat with David discussing his career in finance which has taken him to Wall Street and now back to London. David talks about never really having a career plan and how he bases so many of his decisions on instinct gained from being a trader. The conversation looks at friendships and how those friendship groups can reduce…

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The Person First with Justin Onuekwusi 56:05

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This episode hears host Ben talking to Justin Onuekwusi about the person behind the professional. Justin talks openly about the importance of family and specifically the impact his grandmother had on him. He also discusses his thoughts on social media and the ramifications of it. Justin discusses at length his thoughts on diversity and using the fa…

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The Person First with Jennifer Ockwell 46:23

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Jennifer is an experienced business head with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Listen to Jennifer talk to Ben about growing up with very little money in Rutland and how that has affected her thoughts on the equation of money, happiness and success. She talks at length about children with autism and the impact it…

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The Person First with Mona Shah 57:30

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Mona is a CFA charter holder and has a first class degree in Economics and Politics from the University of Bristol. After eleven years at Rathbones Investment Management, she embarked on a new challenge at Stonehage Fleming in September 2018. Mona sits on the Investment Committee and is launching the firm’s multi asset ESG offering in the second ha…

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The Person First with Barry Smith 1:08:59

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Barry C Smith is a professor of philosophy and directs the Institute of Philosophy at the University of London’s School of Advanced Study. He is also the founding director of the Centre for the Study of the Senses, which pioneers collaborative research between philosophers, psychologists and neuroscientists. Barry spoke to Ben about the examples hi…

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The Person First with Andrew Burchill 58:53

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Andrew has over 20 years’ experience in the asset management industry, building and managing investment communication and thought leadership teams at various blue chip companies. These include Legg Mason, Legal & General Investment Management, Coutts & Co. and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers. During this podcast Andrew talks to Ben about the impa…

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The Person First with Sarah Angliss 59:04

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Sarah Angliss is a British composer, multi-instrumentalist and sound historian whose music combines ancient instruments with theremin, electronics and her own robotic inventions. She performs her music live and also composes for theatre. In November 2018 she received an artists award from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. During this podcast Sarah chats …

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The Person First with Jagz Kooner 1:06:15

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Jagz Kooner is an English producer who has worked with Radio 4, Manic Street Preachers, Primal Scream for whom he co-produced their cover version of the song 'Some Velvet Morning' sung this time by the model Kate Moss, Garbage and Infadels. He has created remixes for Massive Attack "Butterfly Caught" with additional vocals from the English electron…

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The Person First with Vian Sharif 1:12:47

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As financial firms become increasingly attuned to issues of reputation, CSR, and environmental social governance, Vian is privileged to be at the forefront of these initiatives at international investment firm Investec Asset Management. Heading Global Communications for all regions ex.Africa, she has been a key player in identifying, strengthening,…

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The Person First with Hal Ritson 1:11:10

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Henry Ritson is a British musician and record producer. He is an instrumental performer, singer, writer or producer on over 700 electronic/urban music songs, including tracks by Dizzee Rascal,the Sugababes, Nas, The Black Eyed Peas, Jessie J, Iggy Azalea, Duke Dumont, Avicii, Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Sigma, Rizzle Kicks, Chemical Brothers, Cee Lo Green…

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The Person First with Pablo Strong 1:06:44

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Pablo read Music at St John’s College, Cambridge, where he was a Choral scholar and a Lay Clerk. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music, and participated in the ENO Opera Works programme. Aside from a successful career in opera, Pablo is behind the successful YouTube street documentary series "Streets Of London" where Pablo asks members of the ge…

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The Person First with David Edwards 1:21:13

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David is a university lecturer as well as being a stand up comedian. This interest in comedy has led to David being a co-host of the hugely successful David Earl produced podcast "Brian Gittins & Friends" We was thrilled get the opportunity to sit, talk and record this episode of The Person First.By thepersonfirst

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The Person First with Dr Suzi Gage 1:01:48

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Suzanne H. Gage is a British psychologist and epidemiologist who is interested in the nature of associations between lifestyle behaviours and mental health. She is a lecturer at the University of Liverpool and has a popular science podcast, "Say Why to Drugs", which explores substance use. Suzi Gage is from Missenden, Buckinghamshire, where she com…

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The Person First with Ruti Olajugbagbe 55:41

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Ruti Olajugbagbe , known professionally as Ruti, is an English singer-songwriter. She rose to fame after winning the seventh series of The Voice UK, where she won a recording contract with Polydor Records. In 2018, Ruti auditioned for The Voice UK, and joined Sir Tom Jones's team. After winning the series, her winner's single "Dreams", a cover of t…

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The Person First with Matt Stocks 50:35

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Matt has had a fascinating career in the media being a presenter on Scuzz TV and Kerrang! Radio. He is a established music journalist and has recently gone on to launch the successful "Life In The Stocks" podcast, talking to the likes of John Lydon, Gene Simmons and Stephen Graham etc Subscribe and follow The Person First https://open.spotify.com/s…

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The Person First with Nick Batt 1:04:45

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Nick Batt was one half of production duo DNA, best known for releasing a remix of Suzanne Vega's "Tom's Diner" in 1990. As well as "Tom's Diner", the duo remixed another second Suzanne Vega track, "Rusted Pipe", and a radio mix of "Rosemary" in 2000. After a brief lull, DNA reappeared with a mix of the Loreena McKennitt track "The Mummers' Dance", …

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The Person First with Remi Ray 1:29:40

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Remi has a Strong business development acumen with a demonstrated history in innovation and an award winning concept in entrepreneurship. Subscribe and follow The Person First https://open.spotify.com/show/3GYODKYIfolx5dyRBxuLkF?si=Qw_Q-kdWQhWzS259XYG_-Q https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-person-first-podcast/id1469867229…

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The Person First with Bev Shah 1:18:47

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The Person First Episode 10 Special Guest Bev Shah Bhavini ‘Bev' Shah, is the Founder and CEO of City Hive, the only professional network dedicated to uniting, supporting and championing women at all levels of asset and investment management. Prior to setting up City Hive she clocked up over fifteen years' in the City at some of the world's largest…

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The Person First with Matt Oomen 1:20:14

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Matt Oomen is the global head of distribution at BNY Mellon Investment Management Responsible for sales, product development and marketing for BNY Mellon Investment Management globally, covering institutional and retail channels, all asset classes including fixed income, equity & alternatives and all product delivery types.…

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The Person First with Guy Hughes Wilson 1:18:25

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Guy is a creative and entrepreneurial marketing and advertising practitioner, having worked in media agencies in UK and International pitch management and consulting and most recently in commercial partnerships and sales at BBC Worldwide. Subscribe and follow The Person First https://open.spotify.com/show/3GYODKYIfolx5dyRBxuLkF?si=Qw_Q-kdWQhWzS259X…