Jill Douglas is a journalist and sports presenter from the Borders, where she grew up in a small community on the family farm. How did she get from there to being one of the first female presenters on typically male dominated sports such as rugby union? Marcus chats about how she was set on becoming a journalist, what makes a good interview, as well as her great late friend Doddie Weir and the impact of M.N.D. She is the CEO of My Name is Doddie, the charity set up in his name that has had great success in channelling funding into research for the disease. Jill also talks about what it's like to interview sports stars that also happen to be friends or even a husband! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chris Carse Wilson - Author diagnosed as autistic later in life
Chris Carse Wilson is an author and lifelong runner who uses exercise and nature to manage his mental health. Chris was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 40 and is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness. He wrote his well received debut novel Fray in 15 minutes stints on his commute to work at the V&A Dundee, where he was part of the team that created the new museum. He didn't even tell his wife or family that he was writing a book! He chats to Marcus about how running helps him with his mental health, autism, writing, the endorsement of Alan Cumming and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Melanie Masson - X-Factor singer and actress
Melanie Masson is originally from Glasgow, and shot to fame on the X-Factor in 2012, when she gave an amazing performance of Janis Joplin's Cry Baby. Before this she already had a great singing career, but left it to raise her two children. Melanie reflects on her X-Factor journey, the music industry, motherhood and how things are changing for women, if they really are as well as much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lynn Lester - Media industry leader and podcast host from humble roots in Clydebank
From a working class, humble background, to taking on the world in a global role as Managing Director of Events for The Drum, one of the world’s largest media and marketing platforms, Lynn Lester also runs the podcast From Working Class to World Class, interviewing some top names that have believed and worked hard, from humble origins to achieve some amazing things. From Clydebank to where she is today, she's learnt a few things, and shares her wisdom with Marcus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Russell Dalgleish - Chairman and Co-Founder of the Scottish Business Network
Russell has an interesting story, hailiing from Selkirk in the borders, with a life now that takes him around the world. As the first person in his family to go to higher education, he thought a solid career in banking would be the rest of his professional career, but realising that wasn't for him, he discovered a talent for communicating within business and specifically tech businesses.Working in London he met Christine Esson, and started a group that helped businesses in Scotland expand to the capital by meeting the Scots diaspora working here. It's been so successful that it is now global, and helps many businesses captialise on the goodwill towards Scotland.Russell has some gems of wisdom to share, as he has found in his career helping others. He joined Marcus from Sweden.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join the charity for Scots in London - ScotsCare - for interviews with Scots that have forged a life away from the home country. Well known singers, writers, actors and comedians chat with Marcus about the ups and downs of leaving Scotland and living down south. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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