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A to Be

A to Be

Written by: Jo Stanley and Mimi Kwa
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Life is a journey, but how do we know we’re on the right path? On this podcast, Mimi Kwa and Jo Stanley talk with fascinating people about the signs and sliding door moments that led them to a life of meaning and impact. These honest, vulnerable conversations aim to help you to better navigate your own way and, if you haven’t already, find your unique map to what matters. Towards the end of each episode Jo and Mimi bring a surprise origin story to the discussion and hope to leave you wiser, fuller hearted and inspired.


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Jo Stanley and Mimi Kwa Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • Finding goodness in darkness

    Finding goodness in darkness
    Mar 12 2024

    It takes a remarkable person to see the goodness in people when facing the depths of man’s cruelty. Mira Unreich, a Holocaust survivor who endured the horrors of four concentration camps and a death march before the age of 18, never lost her indomitable spirit. Today we hear her remarkable story from her daughter, journalist Rachelle Unreich, who in her mother’s final moments conducted the most important interviews of her career, documenting Mira's enduring legacy of joy in the pages of her novel, 'A Brilliant Life’. Through the A to Be journeys of both mother and daughter we grasp the precious stories of our parents and gain the unique perspective of being the child of a survivor. In the echoes of Mira's life, this episode is one of love, appreciation and wonder.




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    51 mins
  • A life’s work

    A life’s work
    Mar 4 2024
    It is an extraordinary purpose to restore an 1820 French chateau. Such is the calling of designer/artisans Steve Holmes and Tim Gosling, who are reviving the glory of this Normandy gem with meticulous care and exquisite flair. Together the pair have discovered love stories, ghosts, and in the process, their life’s work. A fascinating tale that takes us through the British royal family, rock royalty and great moments in history, to land on the great legacy of building a thing of beauty for generations to enjoy.

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    42 mins
  • There is nothing wrong with you

    There is nothing wrong with you
    Feb 26 2024
    In their incredibly impactful life, Sonny Jane Wise has gone from overdosing at aged 11 to now powerfully advocating for a neurodiverse affirming world. In this fascinating chat, Jo and Mimi explore Sonny’s new book, ‘We’re All Neurodiverse,’ in which they educate, enlighten and broaden our minds to the point where society and the constructs we live within are blown apart. Sonny’s vulnerability in sharing their personal journey from mental distress to self-acceptance is truly beautiful.

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    46 mins
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