Be My Guest with Rory Smith
By Rory
Everyone has a story to tell so what can we learn from other people's experiences to enrich our own lives? Former BBC newsreader Rory Smith interviews some of the world's most extraordinary people who share their life story, lessons and wisdom to help people deal better with everyday challenges. Rory holds one-to-one intimate conversations with exceptional people from those who've overcome adversity to survivors and unsung heroes. Rory has lived with mental health challenges since childhood so he is passionate about amplifying the voices of people fighting global causes and injustices.
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#26 The Wisdom and Legacy of Charlotte Osho, A Journey From Heartbreak to Hope
Charlotte Osho is the author of her first autobiography, The Jagged Path. The inspiring book tells the story of Charlotte's journey from an idyllic life in rural 1940’s Nigeria, through the heartbreak of losing her parents, tumultuous years … -
#25 Surviving Domestic Abuse & Empowering Women Worldwide, Alisa Divine
Alisa Divine is the CEO of a publishing company, the author of award-winning and best-selling books, a wife and a mum. She's also an advocate for survivors of domestic abuse after having her own experience in an abusive relationship with her… -
#24 Former White House Social Secretary For President Obama Opens Up About Imposter Syndrome
Deesha Dyer served as White House Social Secretary for President Obama and Michelle Obama during their administration, all the while dealing with and hiding her imposter syndrome. In this astonishingly honest interview Deesha opens up about … -
#23 Lessons in Success, Failure, Leadership and Freedom by Time's 100 Most Influential People, Asma Khan
Asma Khan is the founder of one of the most popular restaurants in London, she features on a hit Netflix show and she's been named on TIME’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in the world. In this intimate conversation Asma shares her … -
#22 I Can Fix This and Other Lies I Told Myself While Parenting My Struggling Child, Kristina Kuzmič
How would you parent a struggling child? That's the question Kristina Kuzmič didn't even have time to ask herself when her teenage son Luca was facing mental health challenges. Now, with reflection and hindsight Kristina looks back at what L… -
#21 Men's Mental Health: Life Onboard a 59ft Narrowboat
Adam Lind lives full time on a 59ft Narrowboat with his wife and dog and shares fascinating insights into the daily highs and lows of life onboard to his 700k+ online followers. After experiencing tragedy and grief Adam is now a huge advocat… -
#20 Gambling Life and Death, Former Professional Cricketer Patrick Foster
Patrick Foster spent his life chasing his sporting dreams in the hope the darkness he felt would disappear - but even huge success on the outside couldn't fix how he felt on the inside. He appeared to 'have it all' bu… -
#19 Overcoming Chemsex Addiction
Ben Kaye is the recipient of an Attitude Pride Award in 2021 in recognition for overcoming chemsex addiction and the work he has done since to help others. He spent years feeling lost, alone and unhappy in his own skin, constantly wanting to… -
#18 Sold By Her Mother As a Child Sex Slave
***TRIGGER WARNING: CONTAINS CONVERSATIONS OF CHILD ABUSE AND OTHER MATURE THEMES*** This is a deeply disturbing, brutal and harrowing story. But one that needs to be told. Belgium born Anneke Lucas was sold by her mother… -
#17 Little People, Big Impact - Fats Timbo
She's an activist and content creator with more than 2.9 million fans on TikTok where she teaches her followers about dwarfism or in her words, little people, with her trademark humour and warmth. Fats Timbo is a force to be reckoned…
