Behind the Mic: Stephanie Hirst on Resilience, Radio, and Reinventing Success

Jeannette talks to Stephanie Hirst, and delivers a dynamic masterclass in resilience and career longevity. From her childhood ambition to get inside the radio studio—fueled by persistence and a little mischief—to navigating the high-pressure world of national radio and TV, Stephanie shares the secrets to her success, diving deep into the necessity of constant reinvention, the power of listening, and how a simple philosophy of "believe and achieve" can manifest extraordinary professional and personal victories You'll hear why: The key to a long and successful career in any industry is continuous reinvention The best piece of advice she ever received was to truly listen, as the next question written down may not be the one you should ask Having a strong tribe or inner circle of friends is crucial for mental well-being, Her personal philosophy, rooted in a childhood determination to work in radio, is that believing you can do something is the first step to achieving it While passion is essential, successful broadcast professionals must understand that the industry is fundamentally a commercial business driven by ad revenue Subscribe to Brave Bold Brilliant for weekly wisdom on leadership, legacy, and living boldly. This episode is living proof that no matter where you’re starting from — or what life throws at you — it’s never too late to be brave, bold, and unlock your inner brilliant. Visit ⁠https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/⁠ for free tools, guides and resources to help you take action now 📩 Want extra support? Email ⁠[e-mail]⁠ to book your free mentoring session with Jeannette. Let’s make your next move your bravest yet. CONNECT WITH JEANNETTE: Jeannette’s linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot⁠ ⁠https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/⁠ YOUTUBE - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@braveboldbrilliant⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot⁠ Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/jeannette.linfoot/⁠ Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/⁠ Tiktok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@brave.bold.brilliant⁠ IN THIS EPISODE: The Secret to Career Longevity: Reinvention (0:02:18) Childhood Determination to Work in Radio (0:09:00) The Best Advice Received: Listen (0:22:42) Navigating Career Transitions and Mental Health (0:41:04) The Rise of Portfolio Careers and Digital Impact (1:03:00) VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave Bold Brilliant - ⁠https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/⁠ Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970⁠ ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams. Podcast Description Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences in business and life, gaining first hand insight into how they unleashed their potential to become Brave Bold Brilliant. From the boardroom tables of big international businesses to the exciting world of entrepreneurs it's all about stepping up to the next level while staying true to yourself. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/