EP 28: Jay Blades, Artisan & TV Presenter
Stories that Stick
English - May 18, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPersonal Journals Society & Culture Business Careers Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: EP 27: Ade Akins, Adzvice Podcast
Next Episode: EP29: Opeyemi Sofoluke, co-author of Twice As Hard
Jay Blades, a modern furniture restorer and best known as a TV presenter for BBC hit shows ‘Money for Nothing’ and ’The Repair Man’ joins Ade, host of Stories that Stick podcast, to discuss his autobiographical book Making It: How Love, Kindness and Community helped me Repair My Life, which is now available at all good book stores and Amazon.
We spoke about,
Chapter 1:
Growing up on council estate and respecting your elders
Giving everything a go and asking for things, regardless
Chapter 2:
Dealing with racism at secondary school
Dealing with the SUS law in the 80s and police violence
Finding humility by serving others
Chapter 3:
Giving purpose and directions to troubled youths
Reburshiment business (Out of the Dark) business with ex-wife
Guardian viral video led Jay to become a TV presenter
Contact Jay on:
Website: https://jayand.co/
Instagram: @Jay_n_co
Twitter: @jay_n_co
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