Episode 9 : It's a Wrap

Series Finale: Hosted by Tom Bridge — BBC Race Across the World 2025 Winner

In this special end-of-series episode, the microphones are turned around.
Tom Bridge - joint winner of BBC’s Race Across the World 2025 with his mum Caroline - steps into the host’s seat and takes us on a brilliant, funny and reflective journey through our first series of Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained.

It’s light-hearted, honest, surprising, and packed with moments that reveal just how much we’ve learned (and unlearned!) since episode one.

We talk about:

• How NVNG began
• What we’ve discovered about confidence, courage and connection
• Our favourite moments and standout guests
• What it feels like to be pushed outside our comfort zones
• Our dreams and goals for the year ahead
• And a few gentle roastings from Tom along the way

Movember Special — Will & Charlie

We open the episode with Will Plows, who shares his powerful and deeply personal story — and his incredible decision to take on an IRONMAN for Movember, raising awareness and funds after losing his uncle and nearly losing his dad.

And we close with a message from Charlie, Rebecca's son, who is also raising money for this great cause. He reminds us why Movember matters and why supporting even one person can make a difference.

Please support Will and Charlie's Movember challenges here:

Will Plows - Movember Ironman Fundraising Page

Charlie Rees - Mo Bros - Frick Fundraising Page
Thank you — every donation supports men’s mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

What’s Next for NVNG?

We’re taking a short break to prepare Series Two, with more wonderful guests, deeper conversations and plenty more humour.

Plus:

NVNG Brain Bytes — short five-minute episodes bringing the latest and most helpful neuroscience, positive psychology and coaching insights to a

Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained is hosted by Rebecca Rees and Caroline Bridge.

Rebecca is an Executive Coach and Co-Founder of Peak 15 Coaching, passionate about how our brains work and helping people unlock possibility.

Caroline won BBC’s Race Across the World 2025 with her son Thomas — a series watched by over six million and shortlisted at the National Television Awards.

🎯 Our Mission: To help people pause, see beyond what holds them back, and discover new possibilities for greater happiness and wellbeing.

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