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Manage episode 465040236 series 2397857
Broadcaster and author Nick Grimshaw joins Elizabeth to talk about failing his maths GCSE, failing his business and communications degree, his failure to be present, and failing at New Year’s resolutions.
✨ IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Intro
01:25 Rising to Fame at BBC Radio 1
02:47 The Importance of Authenticity
03:58 Struggles with Sexuality and Acceptance
08:38 Family Dynamics and Parental Expectations
11:23 University Challenges and Career Aspirations
15:09 Balancing Creativity and Academic Pressure
27:11 Discovering a Passion for Radio
28:50 Transition to Breakfast Show Host
31:19 Facing Criticism and Changing Media Landscape
33:25 Youthful Image and Career Evolution
39:25 Struggles with Being Present
40:36 Meditation and Mindfulness Journey
44:04 New Year's Resolutions and Personal Growth
Have something to share of your own? I'd love to hear from you! Click here to get in touch: howtofailpod.com
Production & Post Production Coordinator: Eric Ryan
Studio and Mix Engineer: Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell
Producer: Hannah Talbot
Executive Producer: Carly Maile
Head of Marketing: Kieran Lancini
How to Fail is an Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment Production.
Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts
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317 episodes
Manage episode 465040236 series 2397857
Broadcaster and author Nick Grimshaw joins Elizabeth to talk about failing his maths GCSE, failing his business and communications degree, his failure to be present, and failing at New Year’s resolutions.
✨ IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Intro
01:25 Rising to Fame at BBC Radio 1
02:47 The Importance of Authenticity
03:58 Struggles with Sexuality and Acceptance
08:38 Family Dynamics and Parental Expectations
11:23 University Challenges and Career Aspirations
15:09 Balancing Creativity and Academic Pressure
27:11 Discovering a Passion for Radio
28:50 Transition to Breakfast Show Host
31:19 Facing Criticism and Changing Media Landscape
33:25 Youthful Image and Career Evolution
39:25 Struggles with Being Present
40:36 Meditation and Mindfulness Journey
44:04 New Year's Resolutions and Personal Growth
Have something to share of your own? I'd love to hear from you! Click here to get in touch: howtofailpod.com
Production & Post Production Coordinator: Eric Ryan
Studio and Mix Engineer: Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell
Producer: Hannah Talbot
Executive Producer: Carly Maile
Head of Marketing: Kieran Lancini
How to Fail is an Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment Production.
Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts
To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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