Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained
Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained is about discovering what happens when we dare to do something new. Hosted by Rebecca Rees, an executive coach passionate about how our amazing brains work, and Caroline Bridge, winner of BBC’s Race Across the World, this podcast brings together simple science, honest conversation, and inspiring stories from real people. Every conversation shines a light on the courage, humour, and discoveries that come from venturing beyond the familiar.
Episodes
18 episodes
Episode 17 : Elizabeth & Letitia
Rebecca and Caroline explore what happens when stepping outside your comfort zone means not only travelling across countries with a backpack — but also facing difficult conversations, old wounds and the parts of family life that are hardest to ...
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Episode 16 : Sarah
In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Outen MBE — adventurer, author and now psychotherapist — whose story is as extraordinary as it is deeply human.At just 23, Sarah became the first woman and youngest person to row solo across ...
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49:51
Episode 15 : Gaz & Yin
What if the bravest adventures aren’t about crossing continents… but about coming face to face with a life you thought you’d left behind?Rebecca and Caroline spe...
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Episode 14 : Nick
What does a life of risk, adventure and reinvention really teach you?In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained, Rebecca and Caroline sit down with entrepreneur and adventurer Nick Bullman — a man whose life sounds...
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Episode 13 : Tables Turned
In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained, the tables are turned as Rebecca Rees and Caroline Bridge find themselves in the hot seat, interviewed by their social media expert Jess.What follows is a funny, honest and surp...
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Episode 12 : Hayat
Changing the world often begins with refusing to accept the limits placed on you.In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained, we’re talking to someone who has done exactly that.
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Episode 11 : Kaihan
Yes, Kaihan Krippendorff is the CEO of Outthinker. Yes, he’s recognised by Thinkers50 and Global Gurus as one of the world’s top thinkers in strategy and innovation. He...
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39:54
Episode 10 : Sheila
We're back for Series 2 and it feels great!From “I’ll Die Single” to Building a Global Community of Ethical AdventureWhat happens when a woman in her 60s decides she’s not done yet?In this powerful, funny and deeply ...
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Episode 9 : It's a Wrap
Series Finale: Hosted by Tom Bridge — BBC Race Across the World 2025 WinnerIn this special end-of-series episode, the microphones are turned around.Tom Bridge - joint winner of BBC’s Race Across the World 2025 with hi...
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Episode 8 : Bethan
This week, Rebecca and Caroline talk to Bethan Higson — the inspiring founder of Mother Root, the award-wi...
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45:32
Episode 7 : Tinks
In this uplifting episode, Rebecca and Caroline meet Arabella Lloyd aka Tinks — a woman who accepted defeat on the slopes of Kilimanjaro and decided to move from great heights to sea level, rowing across the Atlantic Oce...
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Episode 6 : Ed
“I’m Ed — 29, from London. Founder of two companies, full-time wheelchair user, and a big advocate for accessibility and inclusion.”That’s how Ed Boyd introduces himself. Simple, passionate, and straight to the point — much like t...
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48:35
Episode 5 : Jen
Our guest for this episode is Jennifer Upton — former British diplomat, now executive coach and founder of How to DiplomatIn this warm and deeply human conversation, Rebecca Rees and Caroline Bridge...
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47:44
Episode 4 : Tom
We’re joined by Tom Bridge, winner of BBC’s Race Across the World alongside his mum and NVNG co-host, Caroline Bridge. We’re celebrating a big milestone — our first guest and our first partnersh...
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39:09
Episode 3: More than Words
How the way we communicate can build trust, deepen relationships, and change the course of our lives.We often think of communication as what we say. But so much of what really connects — or disconnects — us happe...
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Episode 2 : The First Step
What if feeling out of your depth isn’t a sign to stop — but the very first step into something new? In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained, Caroline Bridge relives raw moments from Race Across the World — p...
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