This week Emma is joined by by Juliette Denny, ultra runner and adventurer. Juliette shares her running journey, from growing up as a footballer to the loss of a close friend and recently taking on the 100km CCC at UTMB in Chamonix, widely regarded as the Mecca of trail running.

Juliette reflects on how she navigates the mental and physical challenges of running seriously long distances, the importance of team spirit and community and ultimately what running means to her.

She also speaks candidly about her own experience of the lack of diversity on the trails, the community of Black Trail Runners, and the change needed to make the outdoors welcoming to everyone.

Beyond running, Juliette talks about the growing popularity of women’s sport, and what it was like to witness history watching the Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham last weekend.

Expect to hear:

• Juliette’s journey into running
• Strategies for managing self-criticism and digging deep
• Why diversity and allyship matter in trail running
• The incredible boom of women’s sport

It is a fascinating conversation, full of insight, honesty and inspiration. Juliette is a brilliant guest and this is not an episode to miss.

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🏃‍♂️ Into running? Check out our other episodes with ultra running legend Damian Hall and breathwork coach and runner David ‘Jacko’ Jackson.

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On this week’s episode Emma is joined by Duncan Covey, who recently returned from cycling around the world.

Duncan left London in April 2024, cycling across Europe, Asia, Australia and the US, riding over 36,000km. Alongside his ride he also raised over £19,000 for Big Moose Charity.

He talks about his highs and lows, from experiencing beautiful hospitality like being offered camel milk in the Kazakh Steppe and the sheer joy of being out on his bike cycling through countless countries and places, to battling several bouts of pneumonia and coming face to face with a shotgun in Albania.

On this episode expect to hear:

• His inspiration for riding around the world
• Most beautiful places to ride
• How he came face to face with a shotgun in Albania
• Coping with the post-adventure blues
• Which adventure is next on his radar

Duncan is full of inspiration and advice for anyone thinking of taking on a challenge like that and hugely passionate about what it means to take on an adventure.

If you enjoyed this podcast, check out other Passion Stories Podcast episodes with fellow adventures like Mark Beaumont, Alastair Humphreys, Zara Lachlan and Oli France.

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In this week’s episode Emma is joined by Olivia Caplan, interior designer and social media influencer. Olivia shares her journey from chartered surveyor to interior designer and why she started creating videos offering advice on how to spruce up your home. We discuss everything from fluffy rugs, and panelling to how useful AI is or isn’t and much more. Olivia also shares her top tips and tricks on making sure you choose designs which you want, rather than what the algorithm shows you.

On this episode expect to hear:

• What an interior designer does
• Olivia’s design process
• Best apps to help you decorate your home on a budget
• What it’s like being an influencer
• Navigating the algorithms
• Her thoughts on clutter

Olivia is incredibly passionate about interior design and making it more accessible to everyone. She’s full of advice and honest opinions with a ton of humour thrown in for good measure too.

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• Instagram
• Youtube
• Find out more via her website

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