The Pickleball Fire podcast brings you instructional tips, industry news, player profiles, and inspiring stories. https://pickleballfire.com
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Hello! My name is Lynn Lester and the purpose of my podcast is to celebrate the dreamers, the fighters and the underdogs who despite coming from ordinary backgrounds, went on to achieve extraordinary success. It is my mission to help inspire people, no matter where they stand in society, to keep thinking big and to never give up. As Jim Kerr of Simple Minds told me ”Sometimes your disadvantages are actually forming advantages that you find a way to use later in life”.
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Season 2, Episode 20: From Amsterdam to Global Media Mogul, with Wesley ter Haar
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Wesley ter Haar, the visionary founder behind a global media powerhouse, shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Amsterdam as a working-class kid to becoming a young entrepreneur. Discover how he transformed his passion and creativity into a business that has become the envy of the media world.…
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Season 2, Episode 19: From Gender Bias to Global Boardrooms with Anamika Gupta
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Anamika Gupta shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming cultural stereotypes in India to becoming one of the most respected b2b marketers in the world.By Lynn Lester
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Season 2, Episode 18: From Bus Trips and Campsites to Brand Building Creative, with John Cherry
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John Cherry is an Executive Creative Director working for some of the biggest advertising agencies in the world. He reminisces about family holidays by bus, living with dyslexia, and his rise to success.By Lynn Lester
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Season 2, Episode 17: From unstable upbringing to business founder, with Jodene Van Lienden
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Jodene Van Lienden re-lives her turbulent upbringing, a breakdown in relationships, and bullying at school, all of which has fuelled her need and want to help others become their best selves today.By Lynn Lester
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Season 2, Episode 16: From Waco, Texas to the Glitz of Hollywood, with Scott Velasquez
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Music supervisor, Scott Velasquez, was brought up in a religious household where being gay was taboo. He candidly discusses his rise to success, working with global superstars like Lil Wayne, Chamillionaire, and Pitbull.By Lynn Lester
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Season 2, Episode 15: From Vietnam to an advertising veteran, with Joe Nguyen
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Joe Ngyuen shares his deeply personal story of life as a refugee, overcoming challenges that gave him the positive mindset to build a successful career.By Lynn Lester
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Season 2, Episode 14: From Macquarie Fields to Ultra Marathon Runner, with Jeff Tan
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Jeff Tan talks about bullying, religion, and not fitting in, and how this adversity focused him on becoming the success he is today.By Lynn Lester
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Season 2, Episode 13: From Ayrshire to an A-Class Football Legend, with Gordon Smith.
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Gordon Smith, well known for his performances at Kilmarnock, Rangers, and Manchester City, tells his story of living the dream as a football professional.By Lynn Lester
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Season 2, Episode 12: From high rise flats to broadcast journalist, with Bernard Ponsonby
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Bernard Ponsonby, a high profile broadcaster, tells how he could never have dreamt as a child that one day he’d be interviewing countless Prime Ministers and every single First Minister of Scotland.By Lynn Lester
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Season 2, Episode 11: From a Golfing Caddy to a Global Creative King, with Sir John Hegarty
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Sir John Hegarty, one of the most prolific and respected figures in advertising takes a trip back down memory lane, reminiscing about the good old days.By Lynn Lester
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Season 2, Episode 10: From Car Boot Sales to a Creative Award Winner, with James Cross
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Sometimes life is about being in the right place at the right time, and James Cross, Founder of Meanwhile, tells me about his serendipity past which led him to become an award-winning creative.By Lynn Lester
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Season 2, Episode 9: From cleaner to TV creator and producer, with Rosemary Reed
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Rosemary Reed tells her fascinating story that changed her world from a proud cleaner to a TV Producer, mingling with the stars.By Lynn Lester
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Season 2, Episode 8: From Working Class Glasgow to London Strategist, with Allan Blair
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Working class, Allan Blair talks about his rising career, which now sees him as strategist for one of the biggest influencers in marketing, Gary Vaynerchuk of Vayner Media.By Lynn Lester
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Season 2, Episode 7: From Baltimore to Global CEO boss, with Beth Ann Kaminkow
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Beth Ann Kaminkow tells her emotional story of growing up in a single parent family and how many lessons in life set her up to become one of the most successful CEOs in advertising. * This recording was made prior to the launch of VML, through a merger of VMLY&R Commerce & Wunderman ThompsonBy Lynn Lester
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Season 2, Episode 6: From Knightswood to Hollywood, with Ross King
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Ross King, who has embraced our TV screens for over 3 decades tells his humble story, which eventually led him to Hollywood.By Lynn Lester
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Season 2, Episode 5: From a kid in Kinross to the Olympic Games, with Eilidh Doyle
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Eilidh Doyle, the most medalled Olympian in Scotland, for track and field, talks about her rise to the top with the support of her family.By Lynn Lester
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Season 2, Episode 4: From a fish town to Forbes, with Russ Lidstone
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Russ Lidstone shares his journey coming from a fishing town to working for and advising some of the biggest businesses in the world.By Lynn Lester
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Season 2, Episode 2: From a council house in Bradford to a billion dollar business, with Lee Puri
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Business entrepreneur, Lee Puri, shares his working class journey that drove him to create a billion dollar business.By Lynn Lester
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Season 2, Episode 1: From the local park to Twickenham Stadium, with Meg Jones
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Meg Jones, Rugby Union legend shares her very candid story of how she became elite in her sport, whilst overcoming challenges along the way.By Lynn Lester
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212: Strategies for Playing With and Against Lefties with Camp Pickleball
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You know you have dedicated Pickleball players when they are on the court at 4 a.m. and they bring a portable generator to light up the courts. That's the group from Camp Pickleball who I talk to in this podcast about opening a 10-court indoor facility and how to play with and against lefties. Pickleball Fire Website…
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211: Pickleball From the Feet Up with Pro Ben Bicknese from the Pickle Haus
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After 210 podcasts about Pickleball you might think I've covered every instructional technique possible. But today Ben Bicknese from the Pickle Haus in Chicago talks about how he teaches Pickleball from the feet up.By Lynn Cherry
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210: A Deep Dive into Speed Ups with Matt and Aaron from the Pickleball Clinic
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I haven't recorded the podcast for a while. Still, today it is well worth listening to, as I am talking with Matt and Erin from the pickleball clinic, one of the largest Facebook groups and they put out some terrific video content. Still, I think what everybody will want to hear from them today is about speed-ups. We go into a deep dive on a topic.…
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209: 3 Advanced Tips from Pro Pickleball Play with Certified Instructor Adam Richards
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In this episode, Lynn welcomes Adam Richards, from High Five Pickleball, to share his analysis and experiences of professional-level pickleball. They dive deep into the game's strategies, techniques, and trends.By Lynn Cherry
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208: Exploring Pickleball's Rapid Growth with Crystal Gallagher
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In this episode, our host, Lynn, talks with Crystal Gallagher, a university student and passionate pickleball player from Connecticut, about the rapid growth of pickleball in the United States. You can complete Crystal's survey by going to https://pickleballfire.com/crystalBy Lynn Cherry
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207: Unlock the Secrets of Pickleball Pros: Data-Driven Insights with Alex Spancake
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Do you want to know the optimal location for a third shot drop, where to hit the serve return, or which women's doubles player pro Anna Leigh should have as a partner? In this episode, you can get answers to all of these questions as I talk to Alex Spancake from Pickle Mart where we dive into data analytics and Pickleball.…
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206: Qigong: The Pickleball Performance Booster with Master Lee Holden
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Today, we explore the incredible connection between the mind and body to help you level up your pickleball game. Qigong Master Lee Holden is here to discuss how this ancient Chinese practice can improve your pickleball performance both physically and mentally. So, if you're looking for ways to get in the zone more often and unlock your true potenti…
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From a spiritual upbringing to CEO of Sakara Life, with Whitney Tingle
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Whitney Tingle, CEO of Sakara Life tells what it’s like growing up in an entrepreneurial household - having everything one minute and nothing the next.By Lynn Lester
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205: How to Get Rid of Your Nagging Injuries with Dr. Sanjay and Coach Jes
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Are you suffering from Pickleball elbow? A sore back or knees? Learn how to get rid of your nagging injuries and I talk with Dr. Sanjay Saint and Coach Jes Reynolds authors of Pickleball for Life.By Lynn Cherry
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From struggling school kid to Executive Producer and Managing Director, with Sarah Drummond
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In this week's episode I chat with the wonderfully engaging Sarah Drummond on her journey to success as a renowned producer and champion of the film industry.By Lynn Lester
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From Camden Market to Macy’s Department Store with Wayne Hemingway
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Wayne Hemingway, one of the most recognisable designers tells his remarkable rags to riches life story.By Lynn Lester
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204: Understanding the Physics of Pickleball with Coach Tom Meyer
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I'm not sure how I did it, but I never took a physics class in all my years of schooling. So I'm happy to have on the Pickleball Fire podcast today, Tom Meyer, who will explain the physics of the game in a way that I think we can all relate to. In this episode, we discuss: Where the sweet spot of a Pickleball paddle is really located How far you sh…
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From the football field to worldwide DJ, with Colin Dale
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Colin Dale, ex Kiss FM presenter and DJ talks about his journey from the football field to the world of techno.By Lynn Lester
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203: How to Be Positive and Build Confidence in Pickleball with Dr. Jenn Jacobs
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Today on the Pickleball Fire podcast, I'm talking with sports psychologist, Jen Jacobs. We discuss positive thinking on the court, how to improve your confidence, and the importance of lacing up your shoes.By Lynn Cherry
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From business studies to chief marketing officer, with Emma Springham
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Emma Springham shares what can happen when you stumble upon something you’re good at, and how it can transform your career!By Lynn Lester
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202: How to Stay in the Present to Increase Your Consistency in Pickleball with Dr. Michelle
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It's been a few weeks since I recorded a podcast, but today I am talking with performance coach Dr. Michelle who works with athletes to improve their focus so they can win more games. We dig in deep to give you some tips on how multi-tasking impacts your game, to stay in the present, and improve your consistency.…
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From an Arsenal fan to creator of AFTV, with Robbie Lyle
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Robbie Lyle, creator of AFTV, tells the story of how he took his football passion and turned it into a career dreamBy Lynn Lester
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From a bullied child to a Brit Awards judge, with Bee Adamic
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This episode delves into the music sector as I chat with Bee Adamic, a Music PR founder, who shares her fascinating story of breaking into the sector through pure hustle and a street wise attitude.By Lynn Lester
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From a Derbyshire boy to a leader of a global marketing business, with Ian Millner
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Join me this week as I talk with Ian Millner, Co-Founder of Global Marketing agency iris on how adopting a risk positive attitude, facing problems front on and nurturing the talent around you, can help to achieve global success.By Lynn Lester
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From a childhood of crime and neglect to a charity founder and digital expert, with Lisa Goodchild
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Imagine living a life surrounded by poverty, drugs and crime. Lisa Goodchild, digital expert and charity ambassador, talks candidly about how her upbringing developed the hustle and determination to succeed.By Lynn Lester
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From street smart skater to global advertising supremo, with Yusuf Chuku
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Joining me this week is Yusuf Chuku, born and brought up in North London, a son of Nigerian immigrant parents. Hear how Yusuf went from being a skating obsessed, Dungeons & Dragons kind of kid, to living and working in New York as the EVP of Strategy and Insights at NBCUniversal.By Lynn Lester
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From a humble upbringing to a global creative hero, with Nicky Bullard
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This week, I talk with Nicky Bullard, one of the top creative directors and business leaders in the advertising and marketing world. She explains her journey to the top and the prejudices she faced along the way.By Lynn Lester
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201: The 3 Zones of Pickleball with Teaching Pro Curtis Reese
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Curtis Reese, a fellow podcaster, is my guest today on the Pickleball Fire Podcast. It's all about instruction today as we talk about the three zones of the court along with the third shot and the lob,By Lynn Cherry
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From a factory in Kings Langley to a king of punk rock, with Frank Carter
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This is the story of Frank Carter, lead singer of The Rattlesnakes, who talks me through growing up as a little boy who knew he was different, happy to stay under the radar at school. Now he is a punk star sensation, who owns that stage as he entertains tens of thousands of ‘his people’.By Lynn Lester
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200: Improve Your Game Using Pickleball Metaphors with Pro Kevin Beeson
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I can't believe it, but this is episode 200 of the Pickleball Fire podcast. I started the podcast in October 2020 during the worst of the pandemic when we were all stuck in our homes. I just needed something to do, and this really fit the bill. Over 2 years later here I am at number 200 and today I have, as my guest, pro Kevin Beeson. I had him on …
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From the heart of the Amazon to stardom of marketing, with Fernando Machado
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It gives me great pleasure to share the inspiring story of one of the most famous chief marketing officers in the world. Fernando Machado talks candidly of an army family lifestyle and what it was like living in the Amazon.By Lynn Lester
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199: Major League Pickleball and the 4th Shot with Pro Susannah Barr
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You may have heard a lot about Major League Pickleball (MLP) recently with all of the well-known owners getting into the game. Well today I have on the podcast, one of the pros, Susanna Barr, who has been in every MLP season so far. So needless to say, we talk about MLP plus the fourth shot.By Lynn Cherry
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198: The Best Exercise for Pickleball with Strength and Conditioning Coach Mike Ielmorini
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When thinking about improving your pickleball game, drilling is often the first thing that comes to mind. But we can do other things off the court to help our game.By Lynn Cherry
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197: Playing Pickleball to Stay Alive with Angela Gallafent
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We all have our reasons as to why we play Pickleball. But Angela Gallafent's motivation is unique as she shares what drives her during today's episode of the Pickleball Fire podcast. Be sure to listen to this inspiring story and find out what is really in her backpack.By Lynn Cherry
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196: Paddles Not Pistols with First Dink Foundation's Founder Sam Veal
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Sam Veal took to Pickleball very quickly but found there was something that bothered him about game. Not enough kids were playing this great sport so he founded the First Dink Foundation to teach kids life lessons through Pickleball.By Lynn Cherry
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From $4 dollars per day to a billion dollar success story, with Chatri Sityodtong
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This week, join me for a truly fascinating episode with Chatri Sityodtong, founder of ONE Championship, Asia's largest global sports media property. Hear from Chatri about his early life and how many of the challenges he faced growing up, have provided the motivation for the huge success he enjoys today.…
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