
Stories That Shape Us is a podcast which celebrates the power of personal stories to inspire and connect us. Everyone has a story worth telling and our aim is to curate life-defining lessons, experiences and stories of people around the world and democratise these to people who need them in their journeys. From tales of personal growth to tales of resilience, we explore how these stories have shap... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 55 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePersonal Journals | |||

What if you could see the world — without quitting your job? 🌍✈️In this episode of Stories That Shape Us, Ritika Thakkar shares how she’s travelled to over 40 countries while working a full-time 9-to-5. From finding £30 flight deals on Skyscanner to... more
Are you struggling with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or feeling invisible in your career? In this inspiring conversation, singer-songwriter and podcaster Unoma Okudo shares her journey of evolving beyond boxes, finding courage to share her story... more
🎙️ From Curious Kid to Fortune 500 Tech Leader | Career Reinvention & Joy in TechIn this episode, we sit down with Jose, a senior software engineer at a Fortune 500 financial institution, whose technology career journey started in a cyber café in Ve... more
"Think more about how you do things—not just what you do.” — Mark NapierJoin us on this rich, reflective, and fun conversation with Mark, the Chief Technology Officer at JP Morgan’s International Private Bank and site lead of their Glasgow technology... more
This is a podcast that will open your eyes, ears, and heart. Hosted by the incredibly thoughtful Samuel, each episode features a raw, personal conversation that reveals perspectives we often fail to experience. Samuel has a knack for drawing out his guests' humanity in a way that resonates deeply. I'm always moved by how he shines a light on struggles I never knew existed, let alone considered. I walk away from every episode with so much more empathy and compassion for people from all walks of l... more
Having stumbled upon 'Stories That Shape Us,' I've been utterly captivated by its poignant narratives. The podcast delves into the lives of extraordinary individuals who've harnessed life's challenges to fuel their personal growth. Through each episode, I've been reminded that resilience is a force that can turn adversity into triumph. If you're in search of inspiration and a renewed outlook on life, this podcast is an absolute gem that shouldn't be missed. And the lovely host Sam , makes it eve... more
This is without doubt, one of my favourite podcast that I enjoy and listen to the most. I love the way the host is able to get guests to open up and be vulnerable in sharing their real unfiltered journeys. I leave each episode learning new values that i can imbibe in my personal journey and I also learn to appreciate my current situation knowing it’s just a phase in life. It also makes it so clear that everyone has a story - which may not always be rosy- that has made them who they are today. Th... more
I particularly enjoy how in-depth the conversations get with the guest, there’s a way the picture is painted that helps me envision their journey in a realistic way. It is easy to look at someone’s life and admire what they’ve achieved so far and not understand what they had to go through to get to where they are currently. A common misconception about success Stories is that “it happened overnight”, this podcast helps to debunk that in many ways from the conversation about the humble beginnings... more
Listened to your podcast with Dami and it’s just so lovely…so inspiring to see how much Dami’s grown and what he’s been through and the transition to where he is today. Loved his commentary on competence, skill and earning…”competence breeds confidence”.
Your podcast is inspiring and it’s indeed telling how good our stories are and could be…you’re indeed shedding light onto something great and remarkable. Keep going Samuel…
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