The Next Chapter by Ellie Barker

For someone who did not know what she wanted to do, Jackie’s decisions have taken her to exactly where she is meant to be. She worked first as a zoologist before becoming a journalist. She became GMTV’s West of England Correspondent where she spent a decade covering some of the biggest stories all over the world. Then Jackie took another brave leap and ended up as a much-loved presenter on the sho...

John Scott started out in life - he says as the class clown. But John is the one smiling now. He has had a working life many can only dream of. As a costume maker he worked on iconic films like Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Tomb Raider, he even helped James Bond look as good as he does. He then became a regular face on our national television screens as a fashion expert, before return...

In Maddy Hennah's own words she was 'a revolting teenager and a rebel.' She spent decades looking for what she was meant to do and then at the age of 39 she finally found it when she joined the police. Maddy went on to face some of our most notorious criminals and her work as a Family Liaison Officer placed her at the heart of families suffering the very worst of times. Maddy speaks honestly about...

As Ellie Barker starts her Next Chapter from journalist to author, she interviews people who have already started theirs. She talks to people with different backgrounds who have taken the brave leap and made a success of their Next Chapter - who can now offer their wisdoms and inspiration to help you start yours.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers o...