
Great Company with Jamie Laing
No gimmicks; just Great Company.Join Jamie every Wednesday as he's joined by great guests for great conversation: it's GREAT COMPANYA JamPot Original Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 30, 2024 • 1h 5min
TRINNY WOODALL: I'LL BE MORE SUCCESSFUL IF THEY THINK I'M A MAN
Loneliness, grief and addiction juxtaposed by an incredible fearlessness and strength, beauty founder, Trinny Woodall became a household name in the 00s on our television screens, but now you’ll find her products from Trinny London all over the internet.From TV star to CEO, Trinny and I have plenty to talk about, from building a brand to enormous television success, Trinny’s path has not been straightforward; starting on the trading floor, she hit rock bottom at 26 with an addiction to drugs. Navigating the loneliness that comes with recovery and a complicated bereavement of her ex-husband, Trinny is a beacon of strength and success.This conversation is teeming with inspiration for anyone who’s ever been made to feel not enough.If you enjoyed this episode, please click follow - we have so many great guests like this one, you won't want to miss out! You can also follow us on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast—THE CREDITS:Exec Producer: Jemima RathboneAssistant Producer: Gurlina HeerVideo: Jake JiSocial Media: Laura CoughlanThis is a JamPot Original podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 11min
ALI ABDAAL: HOW TO START LOVING YOUR JOB
Can being more productive lead to a more fulfilling life? World-leading expert and entrepreneur, Ali Abdaal sits down with me to talk about the pressure of finding purpose in life and the importance of finding the fun.Ali Abdaal has garnered over 5 million subscribers with his insightful productivity tips and study hacks, amassing more than 380 million views. Before his online success, Ali was on a different path, training and working as a junior doctor. But in 2019 he came to crossroads, he had a pivotal realisation: the conventional path he was on might not be the one he truly wanted…Questioning the very goals he had spent years working towards as a doctor, Ali shares his unique "3 P’s" technique—Play, Power, and People—for finding joy in activities, leading to better outcomes. And opens up about the impact of growing up without a father, revealing how it has left him out of touch with his emotional side.This episode is reminder that there's much more to life than just getting things done.If you enjoyed this episode, please click follow - we have so many great guests like this one, you won't want to miss out!You can also follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @greatcompanypodcast—THE CREDITS:Exec Producer: Jemima RathboneAssistant Producer: Gurlina HeerBooking: Ben JohnsVideo: Jake JiSocial Media: Laura CoughlanGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 2024 • 1h 6min
ADAM LAMBERT: MY MOTHER OUTED ME
Award-winning singer Adam Lambert shares his journey from American Idol to performing with Queen, discussing challenges of fame, understanding sexuality, and the importance of being brave and authentic.

Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 5min
HARRY HILL: WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO BE SILLY
Big white collar, black specs, and a bald head. Harry Hill is a cherished part of television culture from TV Burp to You’ve Been Framed, for many (including me!), he was a big part of childhood.Having quickly discovered that he was not cut out to be a doctor, Harry pursued a career in comedy, becoming the first ever winner of the Edinburgh New Comer (formerly Perrier) award. Together, Harry and I ponder his iconic look, why he’ll never be caught swearing publicly and Harry pitches me a pretty dodgy television proposal.This is a playful conversation that investigates the importance of being silly.If you enjoyed this episode, please click follow - we have so many great guests like this one, you won't want to miss out! You can also follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @greatcompanypodcast--THE CREDITSExec Producer: Jemima RathboneAssistant Producer: Gurlina HeerVideo: Jake JiSocial Media: Laura CoughlanGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 6min
MEGGAN ROXANNE: THE PERSON BEHIND STEVEN BARTLETT & JAY SHETTY'S GROWTH
Posting online every single hour, of every single day, for years. That’s how founder of The Good Quote, Meggan Roxanne, grew her staggering 24.3million followers online. Propelling the careers of Jay Shetty, Steven Bartlett and more, Meggan launched The Good Quote (previously Kush and Wizdom) during a deep depression. Years later, after battles with depression, Meggan received life changing news when her mother was given a terminal diagnosis, something that made her stop everything to care for her. A hugely defining experience, she shares with me the full rollercoaster, from her mother coming over as part of the Windrush generation, the obstacles she overcame and the opportunities she gave Meggan. This episode is deeply touching and incredibly inspiring, moving even Jamie to tears.If you enjoyed this episode, please click follow - we have so many great guests like this one, you won't want to miss out!You can also follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @greatcompanypodcast--THE CREDITSExec Producer: Jemima RathboneAssistant Producer: Gurlina HeerVideo: Jake JiSocial Media: Laura CoughlanGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 2024 • 50min
RYLAN CLARK: BLOWING UP MY PERFECT LIFE
An obsession with fame, a breakdown that left him unable to make a cup of tea, and THAT scene on X Factor with Nicole Scherzinger, Rylan Clark joins me for this week’s episode.Rylan hit our screens in 2012 on TV talent show, X Factor and quickly became one of the most talked about contestants. Fast forward 12 years and he’s gone from TV joke to national treasure. But all the success came at a cost, when Rylan suffered a breakdown in 2021 and had to step away from the limelight.Opening up about why he triggered that change, and the difference between his onscreen presence, Rylan, and his true self, Ross, this conversation will both make you laugh and cry.If you enjoyed this episode, please click follow - we have so many great guests like this one, you won't want to miss out!You can also follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @greatcompanypodcast--THE CREDITSExec Producer: Jemima RathboneAssistant Producer: Gurlina HeerEditor: Ben JohnsVideo: Jake JiSocial Media: Laura CoughlanGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 7min
MADELINE ARGY: THE REAL REASON I STARTED TIKTOK
Panic attacks, the value of true friendship and having a crush, Madeline Argy sits down with me for a rare interview away from her own camera.Madeline's candour and skill in honest and hilarious storytelling has built her a Tiktok empire of over 5 million followers. As a fellow oversharer, this interview is unfiltered and dives straight into Madeline's wild distraction techniques as an anxious child, why friendships are more important than partners and the real reason she started TikTok.If you enjoyed this episode, please click follow - we have so many great guests like this one, you won't want to miss out!You can also follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @greatcompanypodcast--THE CREDITSExec Producer: Jemima RathboneAssistant Producer: Gurlina HeerBooking: Ben JohnsVideo: Jake JiSocial Media: Laura CoughlanGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 4min
CASPAR LEE: WHY I'M PROUD TO HAVE TOURETTE'S
Living with Tourette's, overcoming anxiety, and realising I don't resemble Judge Rob Rinder quite as much as he thought, I welcome a guest whose success has inspired millions, including myself - one of the original YouTuber's, Caspar Lee.Having started his channel as a teenager his subscriber count quickly skyrocketed to seven million, I now have the chance to sit down with Caspar to chat about life after YouTube. Despite his massive following, Caspar battled anxiety, to the point where he couldn't even go on a date with his fiancée [13.51]. He explores how he transitioned to running four successful businesses and the pressures of entrepreneurship [22.48] and how he has learned to embrace his Tourette's diagnosis at the age of six to the point where he is now proud of it.If you enjoyed this episode, please click follow - we have so many great guests like this one, you won't want to miss out!You can also follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @greatcompanypodcastTHE CREDITS:Exec Producer: Jemima RathboneAssistant Producer: Gurlina HeerBooking: Ben JohnsVideo: Jake JiSocial Media: Laura CoughlanGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 8min
LOUISE THOMPSON: THIS WAS THE BEST AND WORST DAY OF MY LIFE
TW: This episode contains graphic descriptions of birth loss, trauma and PTSDLife-threatening haemorrhages, almost dying on the operating table, and suffering with post natal depression, I sit down with my old friend, Louise Thompson to simply ask: How are you?Since growing up together on Made in Chelsea, Louise’s life drastically changed in November 2021, when she gave birth to her son, Leo, in a complicated emergency C-section [09.20] - a day she called the ‘best and worst day of my life’. Louise opens up to me about the moment she thought she had died [28.01] and the devastating fallout, both physically and emotionally following that time.This interview is raw and open, but shows the strength of human resilience, and the love and admiration between old friends whose lives have taken turns they’d never have foreseen.If you enjoyed this episode, please click follow - we have so many great guests like this one, you won't want to miss out!You can also follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @greatcompanypodcastTHE CREDITS:Exec Producer: Jemima RathboneEditor: Ewan Newbigging-ListerAssistant Producer: Gurlina HeerBooking: Ben JohnsVideo: Jake JiSocial Media: Laura CoughlanGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2024 • 60min
SHANIA TWAIN: SAVING MY FAMILY AT THIRTEEN
Let's Go Girls....Overcoming grief, illness, heartbreak, sexism, losing her voice, Shania Twain is a cultural icon whose resilience is truly astonishing. Selling over 100 million albums worldwide, her story is one of fearlessness and strength.Shania joins me to share her wisdom and optimism, always finding the silver lining in life. Growing up in a home marked by domestic violence, she reached a pivotal moment at her lowest point; choosing to never feel so miserable again, she convinced her mother to leave her father [18:45]. From there she eventually went on to becoming an international superstar, but not without much grief and hardship, losing both her parents in a car crash [36:02], she also opens up about learning to let go and forgive [32:52].This episode reveals the human side of the pop star we know as Shania. And, of course, we could let her leave without finding out - what does impress her?If you enjoyed this episode, please click follow - we have so many great guests like this one, you won't want to miss out!You can also follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @greatcompanypodcastTHE CREDITS:Exec Producer: Jemima RathboneAssistant Producer: Gurlina HeerBooking: Ben JohnsVideo: Jamie GilbertGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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