Sliding Doors

Surprise bonus episode- Jennie chats to Catherine Carr, host of the award winning podcast Where are you going? All about fate, tiny moments, huge decisions, what ifs and more!

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Eddie Kadi is one of the UK’s most prominent Comedians, a Presenter and Actor and has some impressive accolades including touring across the US with Lauryn Hill and in 2010 he headlined the O2 Arena. He has toured across the UK and internationally and sold out the likes of Hackney Empire, as well as hosting some of the most prestigious events including the MOBOs. His is TV appearances include The National Comedy Awards and appearing as a Team Captain on ITV’s Sorry I Didn’t Know. He is also the host of BBC Radio 1’s Afrobeats Chart Show, and in 2023 he was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. Next year he is embarking on his debut UK tour- ‘ Let me Land.’

In this episode Eddie brings his natural spark for story telling and takes us through the hustle and hard work he has been through to make his dreams come true. We discuss his thoughts around coincidences and them leading you on the path to your destination and Eddie's passion to share his talent and gift with the world. His Sliding Doors Moments include: His dad's move to Japan that didn't go to plan so they ended up in the UK, the decision to move out of his parents house into Uni halls and the incredible life saving moment when his mum making him come home saved his life!

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Cariad Lloyd is a Comedian, Actress, Writer and Podcaster. She is the co-creator of the improv show 'Austentatious' and the host and creator of the award-winning podcast 'Griefcast.' Known for her appearances on shows such as Have I Got News For You, Peep Show and QI, she was nominated for Best Newcomer for her debut solo show at Edinburgh Fringe.

Cariad also co-hosts Weirdos Book Blub with Sara Pascoe and her show Austentatious has had five sell-out Edinburgh Festivals and performed a residency in London’s West End. She has also just released her debut children’s novel is 'The Christmas Wish-tastrophe.'

In this episode Cariad opens up on her insightful thoughts on the doors she tried so hard to open in her life, but when it's that hard maybe a different door is the one you should go through! Her Sliding Doors Moments include: Not getting the A-level results to go to the Uni she wanted to but meeting someone very special at the one she did, being fire from a job that led her to create her own 'sell out' show, deciding last minute to go to a rehearsal she didn't want to... that changed everything!

Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram!

Sarah Williams, also known as ‘Touch Girl Challenges’ is the host of the multi-award winning ‘Tough Girl Podcast’ and all round adventure seeker. As one of the OG podcasters, next year she celebrates 10 years in Podcasting! Sarah founded Tough Girl Challenges with a mission to inspire and motivate women and girls through adventure and physical challenges and interviews exceptional women from all walks of life, who have faced challenges and setbacks and persevered to achieve their goals. Her achievements have included Marathon des Sables, a 4000km cycle from Vancouver to Mexico and the Wales coast path of 870 miles in 50 days!

In this episode Sarah chats all about her love for adventure and learning to deal with and recognise the highs and lows her challenges bring and how far she can push herself. Sarah's Sliding Doors Moments include: quitting her job in finance which was the catalyst to where she is now, starting the 'Tough Girl Podcast' and completing the Appalachian Trail which was a challenge that tested everything for Sarah.

Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram!

Lindsey Stirling is a multi award winning Violinist, Songwriter, Director and Dancer with over 45 million followers worldwide, taking the music industry by storm. She is known for her boundless creativity on the electronic violin and she’s endlessly dazzled audiences with her extraordinary talents as a dancer—an element she brings to the stage as part of her spectacular live show, touring and continually selling out iconic venues all around the world. Also a New York Times bestselling author, platinum-selling star and Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 in Music: Lindsey is breaking the boundaries of music and life performance.

In this episode Lindsey opens up about her thoughts and beliefs on all the doors she could have taken and the different versions of 'Lindsey' she could be- knowing that she would always be living her best life. She delves into the genius moment of her career when she was voted off America's Got Talent and how she turned rejection into redirection, making it the best outcome that could have happened. Lindsey shares her Sliding Doors Moments including: deciding to ditch a classical piece in a competition and go against the grain to perform rock (this changed EVERYTHING!), saying no to her dream job and the last minute YouTube class that changed her life and career!

Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram!