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No Straight Lines

Laurence Winmill
Mcdonald's
Owens Group
Rugby
Shoremark
Dynarod
Boomerang Cardiff
No Straight Lines
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Welsh Rugby Union
BBC Wales
Architecture
Project Management
Police
Post Office
Llanelli Rugby Football Club
University Of South Wales
Rhondda Valley
Wel-B
Mal Pope
Welsh Government

No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable explores what it really takes to succeed. This isn’t just about the wins — it’s about the effort, the setbacks, and the resilience to keep going when life throws you off course. I'll be talking to leaders from business, sport, entertainment, and the community about their proudest wins, toughest challenges, and the determination that carried them throug... more

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Welsh rugby legend Mark Ring joins LaurenceWinmill on No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable.

A Triple Crown winner, Rugby World Cup history-maker and one of Welsh rugby’s true cult heroes, Mark reflects on anextraordinary career built on cre... more

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In this episode of No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable, Laurence Winmill speaks with Ian Owen, Director of Owens Group— one of the UK’s leading family-owned logistics businesses.

Ian shares his journey from joining the company after school... more

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In this episode of No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable, I sit down with Paul Gwilym, Founder and CEO of Boomerang Cardiff — a community-led charity built on dignity, responsibility and practical action.

Paul’s leadership is shaped by lived... more

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In this episode of No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable, I sit down with Tim Edds, Partner at Browne Jacobson and one of Wales’ leading experts in public and administrative law.

Growing up in Milford Haven with no family background in law, ... more

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Mark Ring
Welsh rugby player and coach
Wales Rugby, Cardiff, Pontypool
Episode: Series 2 - Episode 8 - Mark Ring
Ian Owen
Director at Owens Group
Owens Group
Episode: Series 2 - Episode 7 - Ian Owen
Paul Gwilym
Founder and CEO of Boomerang Cardiff, a community-led charity
Boomerang Cardiff
Episode: Series 2 - Episode 6 - Paul Gwilym
Tim Edds
Partner at Browne Jacobson; leading expert in public and administrative law with a focus on Welsh devolution
Browne Jacobson
Episode: Series 2 - Episode 5 - Tim Edds
Lee Howells
Founder and managing director of South Wales Safety Limited
South Wales Safety Limited
Episode: Series 2- Episode 4 - Lee Howells
Mal Pope
Musician, broadcaster, and songwriter
Episode: Series 2 - Episode 3 - Mal Pope
Bethan Dando
Award-winning entrepreneur in wellness and fitness
Pilates Class UK / Wel-B
Episode: Series 2 - Episode 2 - Bethan Dando
Andrew Jenkins
Motivational speaker and founder of Strength In You Ltd
Strength In You Ltd
Episode: Series 2 - Episode 1 - Andrew Jenkins
Lee Ramsay
Director at Shoremark; former professional footballer
Shoremark (SGA Environmental/Dynarod ecosystem)
Episode: No Straight Lines - Episode 7 - Lee Ramsay

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Series 2 - Episode 8 - Mark Ring
Q: What were the three standout moments for you during your 32-cap era?
Three standout moments included a burst of form in 1988 that led to crucial tries and a memorable performance at Muddy Field, the first World Cup appearance where I felt the team turning a corner, and the early iconic displays against England that helped cement my reputation as a maverick playmaker.
Series 2 - Episode 7 - Ian Owen
Q: What happened during the cyber attack and what impact did it have on operations and people?
The attack hit on a Saturday night, freezing screens and cutting control across depots, forcing the team to operate on back-up processes and rely on internal IT to regain visibility. The incident exposed gaps, but rapid action, use of a cloud backup, and in-house training allowed Owens Group to recover over weeks to months, avoiding ransom payments and preserving customer service.
Series 2 - Episode 7 - Ian Owen
Q: Tell us about Hugh Owen and how the story began to unfold, and where you fit into the early days.
Ian explains that the business began in 1972 with a single van after Hugh Owen, who had a police background, decided to invest savings into a transport venture. The family emphasized hard work and building from ground up, with multiple generations contributing from the start and a focus on relationships, trust, and a willingness to take calculated risks.
No Straight Lines - Episode 2 - Dr Rosie Oretti
Q: So how did that start?
I was drawn to psychiatry during my training in London, moved to Wales for family reasons, and after a psychiatry rotation I found a strong fit in the field, which eventually led to a joint post in general psychiatry and addiction and then a dedicated focus after maternity leave.
No Straight Lines - Episode 2 - Dr Rosie Oretti
Q: And I know that, what you're going to tell us about your background prior to business, it was medicine, wasn't it?
Yes, I trained as a doctor, with an early focus on psychiatry and addictions, and I shifted over time to combine clinical work with research, which laid the groundwork for my later entrepreneurial path.

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This program centers on resilience, grit, and growth through real-life stories from leaders across business, sport, entertainment, and community work. Across recent episodes, the core threads include overcoming adversity, building and scaling organizations, navigating high-pressure environments, and turning setbacks into opportunities. Guests range from social-impact founders and executives to athletes, musicians, and clinicians, with recurring emphasis on leadership, mental health, and disciplined perseverance. The show often blends personal journeys with practical lessons—fundraising, partnerships,Scaling teams, and managing burnout—making it a rich source for listeners seeking actionable inspiration and strategies for sustaining momentum... more

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5. Lee Howells
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