Today’s guest is Ruby O’Brien — an advocate for real change, someone who refuses to accept the limits placed in front of her. She’s passionate about representing young people, especially those from areas where expectations are quietly capped and opportunities feel distant.

Ruby opens up about the upbringing that shaped her — becoming a young carer at a young age, taking on responsibility early, and growing up in one of the most deprived areas in the UK. We talk about the pressure of that role, the lack of visible role models, and why she’s driven to be the person she once needed herself.

We dive into how she sees life now: not as something to survive, but something to shape.

Where goals become habits, and circumstances don’t get the final say.

Ruby also shares her experience of being part of Youth Parliament — challenging stereotypes, navigating public judgement, and proving that where you’re from doesn’t dictate where you can go.

We talk about identity, social media, and vulnerability — the pressure of being visible, the difficulty of accepting praise, and why showing up as your true self matters more than perfection.

This episode is about voice, responsibility, and breaking ceilings.

A real, honest conversation with someone who’s choosing purpose over limitation.

A huge thank you to Ruby for opening up and sharing her story with so much honesty.

Also want to say a huge thanks to Parliament Sq Coffee hosting this episode ☕️

Today’s guest is Jimmy Carr a guy who bleeds red and white, lives and breathes Liverpool FC, and understands the true meaning of graft. But behind the football passion and the humour is a decade marked by chaos, growth and moments that forced him to mature quicker than most.Jimmy opens up about the upbringing that shaped him a childhood full of love, support and everything he needed — followed by the tougher years that came with his parents splitting up and the distance it created with his dad at moments. We talk about the mentors who stepped in, the lessons his mum drilled into him, and the resilience.We dive into how he sees life now: as an opportunity.Not something to drift through, but something to take responsibility for — even when things feel heavy, uncertain, or unfair.Jimmy also shares his journey with mental health, he speaks honestly about the pressures men still feel when opening up, how far we’ve come, and how far we still need to go.And of course, we talk about doing what you love — how he went from long commutes and early mornings in college to working full-time at The Anfield Wrap and launching Back of the Kop podcast, a project born from pure passion and obsession for the club he loves.This episode is about chaos, character, and choosing your path even when life tries to write it for you.A real, honest conversation with someone who’s built on grit, humour, and heart.A huge thank you to Jimmy for opening up and sharing his story with so much honesty.Also want to say a huge thanks to Parliament Sq Coffee for hosting this episode ☕️

Today’s guest is Rachael McName, a woman overflowing with love, emotional intelligence and a level of compassion that genuinely shifts the energy of any room she walks into. Her story goes way beyond kindness; it’s about resilience, healing and choosing to lead with love even after life has thrown some heavy moments her way.We dive into the big themes:love, self-worth, identity, emotional healing and believing in something bigger than yourself.We explore the power of learning to love yourself, how adversity shaped her growth, the impact of Gabor Maté’s work, her journey into NLP and why she now believes in “the magic” of the world around her.This episode is raw, warm, thoughtful, and full of lines that make you stop and think. Rachael is someone who makes you feel seen, heard, and understood and her perspective on life will stay with you long after the episode ends.Huge thank you to Rachael for opening up and sharing her heart and her wisdom. Follow Rachael –Instagram – @RachaelMcnamee4Also want to say a huge thanks to Parliament Sq Coffee for hosting this episode ☕️