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S1. E4. Ed James: Optimisim, Enthusiasm and Bouncing Back

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Ed James is a self-proclaimed lover of people and their stories. Experiencing his first taste for radio at the age of 12, Ed now boasts over 20 years of experience as a Heart Radio presenter.

Born in Yorkshire, now an honorary Brummie and one of the city’s biggest ambassadors, he has a passion for all things Birmingham and its community spirit.

In this candid discussion, Ed opens up about how his optimism and enthusiasm was tested at dark times in his life, and how he managed to bounce back from tough times, inspiring him to write his book Be More Kid and co-founding the successful HDY Agency.

DIB boss Frank McKenna talks to Ed about:

  • Optimism and work ethic
  • Forging a career in radio
  • Being an honorary Brummie
  • Birmingham’s successful leadership
  • Managing a work-life balance and family relationships
  • Bankruptcy and bouncing back
  • The beauty of hindsight
  • Being more kid
  • Finding the right fit for your business

To follow Ed on Instagram, click here.

To follow Ed on Twitter, click here.

To find out more about HDY Agency, click here.

Follow DIB here:

LinkedIn
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube

Find out more about joining DIB here.

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Ed James is a self-proclaimed lover of people and their stories. Experiencing his first taste for radio at the age of 12, Ed now boasts over 20 years of experience as a Heart Radio presenter.

Born in Yorkshire, now an honorary Brummie and one of the city’s biggest ambassadors, he has a passion for all things Birmingham and its community spirit.

In this candid discussion, Ed opens up about how his optimism and enthusiasm was tested at dark times in his life, and how he managed to bounce back from tough times, inspiring him to write his book Be More Kid and co-founding the successful HDY Agency.

DIB boss Frank McKenna talks to Ed about:

  • Optimism and work ethic
  • Forging a career in radio
  • Being an honorary Brummie
  • Birmingham’s successful leadership
  • Managing a work-life balance and family relationships
  • Bankruptcy and bouncing back
  • The beauty of hindsight
  • Being more kid
  • Finding the right fit for your business

To follow Ed on Instagram, click here.

To follow Ed on Twitter, click here.

To find out more about HDY Agency, click here.

Follow DIB here:

LinkedIn
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube

Find out more about joining DIB here.

  continue reading

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