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Hosted by Gabriella · society · EN
This podcast is a twist on the typical 'success' stories we all see and know about - except I want to shed light on the stories that otherwise may remain unknown.Real people reflecting on where they thought they were going to be at this stage and age in comparison to where they actually are today; the peaks and troughs and unexpected plot twists; people who like you and me thought some things would be different by now. By no means better or worse - life has a way of surprising you when you least expect it.And actually, on reflection, life in theory is the sum of our choices. You may not have made it to the life you imagined (yet, anyway), but you have made it here for a reason.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis podcast is a twist on the typical 'success' stories we all see and know about - except I want to shed light on the stories that otherwise may remain unknown.
This Is Not How I Made It. is hosted by Gabriella. The show has published 23 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 3: Abby's Story" (15 August 2026, 30 minutes), "Episode 2: Eddy's Story" (23 May 2026, 31 minutes), and "Series Two: Spring Special - Laura's Story" (25 April 2026, 32 minutes).
This Is Not How I Made It. publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 23 episodes.
Booking probability for This Is Not How I Made It. is 45%, and the host is rated Open on guests. This Is Not How I Made It. requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. This Is Not How I Made It.'s contact route on record: verified email.
Gabriella hosts This Is Not How I Made It., a society podcast with 23 episodes published.
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Episode #3
Abby I met, of all places, at the gym; I was her personal trainer and she made every session together enjoyable. Over 18 months we learnt a lot about each other and were quick to take advantage of a good catch up. From...
Episode #2
<p>Eddy I had the pleasure of meeting in 2023 when he very kindly lent me furniture he was not using for my new house. Fast forward three years and a lot has changed! Not only have we become friends but he has recently...
<p>To kick off series two - Laura O'Sullivan funnily enough I went to school with; fifteen (plus) years later, we reconnected to share her whereabouts and experiences from then to now. Including losing her dad at at 25...
Episode #19
<p>Thank you for listening to series one of This Is Not How I Made It. If you have any feedback, questions, or words of wisdom, please let me know by emailing thisisnothowimadeit@gmail.com.</p><p>Alternatively, if you...
Episode #18
<p>Friend, colleague(ish), (and that's just talking for myself) - and proud father of two - my guest today is Mike Drover. At the age of just 20 he joined the army, he was deployed to Afghanistan in 2013, in total he...
Episode #17
<p>Wife, mum, and pretty good cook - her words not mine - my guest today is Paulomi Debnath. Born in Kolkata, India, she studied sales and marketing and started her career in hotel sales. In 2004 she met the love of her...
Episode #16
<p>Sister, wife, and mum to two children, as well as two cats - my guest today is Alicia Drabble-Castellano. Half Spanish and half English (Yorkshire), she is a former primary school teacher for over 15 years until ill...
Episode #15
<p>Mum, to a miniature daschund, keen student of life, and Jane Austen enthusiast - my guest today is Laurine Hanquez. Originally from France, she has a passion for travel and has used her studies (of political science...
Episode #14
<p>Mum, divorcee, and former employer of Tony Blair - my guest today is Eva Thorne. She grew up in New York City, got her doctorate in political science before becoming a university professor, and then realised her...
Episode #13
<p>Mum, wedding photographer, and two-time café owner in Ibiza! My guest today is Rachel Mason. After studying design and marketing at University, she always knew she was going to do something creative, advertising or...
Episode #12
<p>Author, baker, and keen ocean swimmer - my guest today is Lara Solomon. After running various startups, including a personalised children's book business and a social media agency. Now, she is the founder and CEO of...
Episode #11
<p>Wife, of 35 years (she thinks), mother of two grown children, and former solicitor - my guest today is Hannah Sutter. After studying English and History of Art at University of East Anglia, she thought she was going...
Episode #10
<p>Wife, stepmum, loving nan - and known for her fun-loving spirit and infectious laugh - my guest today is Rachel Watkyn. From growing up in a children's home, and becoming a Hell's Angels girlfriend, to earning a...
Episode #9
<p>Wife, mother, of both one son and three cats, and 'political slactivist' - my guest today is Emily Pomroy-Smith. Former employee in the retail and property management industries, in 2020 she was made redundant whilst...
Episode #8
<p>Sister, keen exerciser and (her words not mine) soon-to-be fiancé - my guest today is Sarah English. Former student at London College of Fashion, after a six year career stint in interior design - now she is the...
Episode #7
<p>Wife, YouTuber, and soon-to-be mother - my guest today is Lucy Jeffrey. Former student of biology, with a want to cure cancer, now she is the founder of Bare Kind, socks that save animals, and co-creator of a...
Episode #6
<p>Wife, mother and keen meditator and sportswoman - my guest today is Esra Kökel. Former accountant, with 13 years of experience working for some of the world's largest companies, now she is the founder of Bebekish, a...
Episode #5
<p>Wife, mother, to both humans and pet dog and rescued labrador, and keen crocheter - my guest today is Rachel Campbell . Former probation officer for the civil service, now she is the founder of Gooseberry Fool, a...
Episode #4
<p>Wife, dancer, and champion of self-care and personal development - my guest today is Jayna Kerai. Former student of human resources, now she is the founder of REIKA, a haircare brand created after her own experience...
Episode #3
<p>Wife, mother and keen CrossFitter - my guest today is Rosie Winter. Former senior nurse; now, at 40 years old, she is director of Eden Treats, award-winning gifts and hampers. But is this what she planned for or...
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