This Is Not How I Made It.

Episode 2: Eddy's Story

Eddy I had the pleasure of meeting in 2023 when he very kindly lent me furniture he was not using for my new house. Fast forward three years and a lot has changed! Not only have we become friends but he has recently become a father, changed careers into property - after a near spell of us going into business together - and looks forward to his retirement dream of opening up a restaurant and being a chef. But as we know, life has a way of surprising us when we least expect it; is this what he planned for or hoped would happen in his life? If you want to learn more about Eddy or follow his journey - the link to his Instagram is ⁠www.instagram.com/eddygaelkabran [www.instagram.com/eddygaelkabran]⁠. Any other questions or feedback about the podcast - or if you want to be a guest - please email: ⁠thisisnothowimadeit@gmail.com [ thisisnothowimadeit@gmail.com]

Series Two: Spring Special - Laura's Story

To kick off series two - Laura O'Sullivan funnily enough I went to school with; fifteen (plus) years later, we reconnected to share her whereabouts and experiences from then to now. Including losing her dad at at 25, separating from her husband due to betrayal, two miscarriages, and finding her true purpose in life by understanding now what she is passionate about. As well as being a mum of two both children and dogs, Laura is a freelance marketeer and loves nothing more than binge watching a series with her favourite dinner. But is this what she planned for or hoped would happen in her life? If you have experienced similar to want to follow Laura's journey - the link to her Instagram is www.instagram.com/lifewithlauramay [www.instagram.com/lifewithlauramay] Any other questions or feedback about the podcast - or if you want to be a guest - please email: thisisnothowimadeit@gmail.com [ thisisnothowimadeit@gmail.com]

Series One: Recap & Thanks

Thank you for listening to series one of This Is Not How I Made It. If you have any feedback, questions, or words of wisdom, please let me know by emailing thisisnothowimadeit@gmail.com. Alternatively, if you want to be a guest on the podcast - even better! I have zero lined up for series two (and hopefully this isn't the end...).

Bonus Episode 18: Mike's Story

Friend, colleague(ish), (and that's just talking for myself) - and proud father of two - my guest today is Mike Drover. At the age of just 20 he joined the army, he was deployed to Afghanistan in 2013, in total he served for 15 years before deciding to leave. Now, he's a level four personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach at Pure Gym, and recently, very excitingly, he got married to his second wife in 2025. But is this what he planned for or hoped would happen in his life? Follow Mike on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/mdfituk [https://www.instagram.com/mdfituk/] Any questions or feedback - or if you want to be a guest on the podcast - please email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thisisnothowimadeit@gmail.com [%20thisisnothowimadeit@gmail.com]

Episode 17: Paulomi's Story

Wife, mum, and pretty good cook - her words not mine - my guest today is Paulomi Debnath. Born in Kolkata, India, she studied sales and marketing and started her career in hotel sales. In 2004 she met the love of her life; they got married in 2006 and shortly after moved to London. Now, she is a textile jewellery designer and the face behind Handmade by Tinni, which is a business she set up in 2020. But is this what she planned for or hoped would happen in her life? Learn more about Handmade by Tinni - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.handmadebytinni.com/⁠⁠ [https://www.handmadebytinni.com/] Any questions or feedback - or if you want to be a guest on the podcast - please email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thisisnothowimadeit@gmail.com [%20thisisnothowimadeit@gmail.com]