Best Kimberly Godbolt Podcasts (2024)

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Death by a Thousand Small Cuts: Founder Jason Mitchell on turning outsiderness into opportunity 42:02

9M ago42:02

42:02

In this valuable ep, you're going to hear how being an outsider can spur you on to amazing things. How naivety and drive outweighs perfection. How true, fleixible working can transform a business. And what an inspiring human Jason Mitchell is! Jason was just 29 when he set up the super successful The Connected Set thanks to his outsider-like thinki…

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Why I didn't want to be a commissioner - UKTV's Sarah Asante reveals her secrets to work/life balance and self-belief 49:27

9M ago49:27

49:27

What a woman Sarah Asante is - this conversation is an absolute blast, full of take away gems for your own career. The first black female in a commissioning editor role at the BBC, Sarah is now UKTV's scripted comedy commissioning editor, honing in on and championing brilliant content from under-represented groups. She entered the TV world from an …

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From Sewers to Streamers: Dov Freedman on the frustrations that fuelled him to set up Curious Films 46:55

9M ago46:55

46:55

Dov Freedman's indie has produced massive biopics on Amy Winehouse, Caroline Flack, Paula Yates and doc series like Netflix's Running With The Devil and Squad Goals for BBC3. But in this frank conversation, Kimberly draws out the vulnerable side of this successful CEO and Founder - how did he navigate the precarious career of a freelancer when you'…

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I'm not the runner, I've got an Emmy: Editor Yasmine Almosawi on discrimination, self-acceptance and resilience 46:37

10M ago46:37

46:37

An absolutely gorgeous episode featuring the breath of fresh air that is Editor Yasmine Almosawi. Hustling, hilarious, and completely herself after years of masking her true identity to be accepted, Yas is a talented, Emmy award winning Editor who has faced blatant discrimination, yet worked harder for it and given back to the industry. In this pod…

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From hospital to Hollywood: Adam Pearson on finding the confidence to be unashamedly yourself 39:06

10M ago39:06

39:06

Adam Pearson has acted with Scarlett Johansson, presented primetime TV shows and cast umpteen series of The Undateables. He has a facial disfigurement and a wicked sense of humour, and in this uplifting conversation Kimberly finds out the ways in which he navigates this complex industry - and the world - with his positive mental attitude (and dunge…

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My fight for a seat at the table: Netflix 'American Murder' Director Jenny Popplewell on her journey to feature doc success 48:35

10M ago48:35

48:35

Jenny Popplewell is a huge name in documentary, but in this incredibly humble and revealing conversation, she tells Kimberly of her fight to be taken seriously as a director and how she's only just believing of her own success. This is a strong contender for most-whiplash-inducing episode of noddingly relatable content for Producers and Directors -…

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From breakdown to ground-breaker - Adeel Amini on finding joy and self-worth after hitting rock bottom 47:15

10M ago47:15

47:15

You might know Adeel's name, but do you really *know* Adeel? Trigger warning: substance abuse, therapy. Adeel has given so much of his energy and soul to improving the industry's working practices and mental health - but why? What's his day job and how did he get there? You'll find a beautiful full circle story as Adeel tells Kimberly how he arrive…

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Sexism, nuns & rocking 'old' - Dorothy Byrne reveals the personal influences on her career in journalism 48:45

10M ago48:45

48:45

What a kickstart to this new season! The formidable Dorothy Byrne, ex Editor-at-Large and Head of News & Current Affairs at Channel 4 grabs imposter syndrome by the horns and tells it where to go. We cover everything from the serious accident that adversely affected her career, asking for what you deserve, menopause, mentors and all things in betwe…

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Behind the Mic: a bonus ep spilling the secrets of making The Imposter Club with Kimberly & Exec Producer Rosie Turner 48:58

1y ago48:58

48:58

You know those 'making of's on TV we all love so much? Well, adjust your expectations as this is hardly a behind the scenes of 'Blue Planet' ;-) but... Ever wondered how we landed on The Imposter Club as an idea, why we made this podcast in the first place, or who Kimberly’s dream guest would be? You can find out as well as hear some personal take …

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From the dole to directing Stormzy - global Multi-Camera Director Jan Genesis on how to succeed when the odds are stacked 50:21

1y ago50:21

50:21

In the last episode of series 1 of The Imposter Club, Kimberly is joined by megastar multicam director Jan Genesis, who's directed huge names such as Stormzy and Lewis Hamilton, and at events like the Commonwealth & Paralympic Games. Kimberly delves into his single parent upbringing, work ethic and mindset, and finds out how serious knockbacks like…

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Bullying, Cancer & Me – the stubbornness behind my success with Nicola Hill, co-CEO of The Garden 51:28

1y ago51:28

51:28

We LOVE this episode for its pure candour & important themes. Kimberly deep dives into recently departed co-CEO of The Garden Nicola Hill's career which had a hard shunt from Drama to Factual after a bullying incident via unwavering work ethic, the juggle of family life and a cancer diagnosis. We think you will come away from this conversation feel…

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How I Survived Being Silenced – and unhealthy addiction to TV with indie boss Faraz Osman. 45:44

1y ago45:44

45:44

This episode, Kimberly is talking to indie boss Faraz Osman about his total failure to separate work from home life, and the identity crisis that followed his experience in a senior role where a fresh, 'other' voice was needed, but not listened to. Other topics include dating a supermodel, dank scout huts and overcoming a dog phobia for filming. A …

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Life after Big Brother – Phil Edgar-Jones OBE on career highs and crushing lows 54:04

1y ago54:04

54:04

This episode, Mr Big Brother & Sky Arts Phil Edgar Jones OBE bares his creative soul and lets out his inner imposter with an ever-curious Kimberly. Get to know the insecure boss behind TV landscape-changing-formats like The Big Breakfast and The Word (if you're really old), Big Brother (if you're quite old) and all things Sky Arts (if you're all ag…

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Helming a Netflix mega doc - Showrunner Kari Lia on career culture clashes and the battle to direct 45:52

1y ago45:52

45:52

Ever wondered what it's like to be on the creative coalface of a high profile Netflix access documentary series? This episode Kimberly extracts tons of upbeat take-out from experienced Showrunner and Executive Producer Kari Lia, who landed in London from California in her early career and had to learn how to navigate development, directing and Exec…

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Finding the funny - Creative Director Stu Richards on getting fired and 'coming out' as disabled 50:14

1y ago50:14

50:14

Kimberly sits down with the boss of funny factual & comedy production company Rockerdale Studios Stu Richards, to talk (and laugh) about the absurd situations he's found himself in, the jaw-dropping way his company came into being, and why he only recently came out to the world as disabled. Celeb namedrop klaxon & swearing alert! Actions we would l…

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Shedding my armour - ex Commissioner and indie boss Fatima Salaria 52:51

1+ y ago52:51

52:51

This episode, Fatima Salaria is walking through the The Imposter Club doors. Fatima and Kimberly discuss the serious impact of putting on a front at work, the catalyst for stepping down from her MD role at Naked and why it's taken decades to truly believe in herself. Join the club: sign up at www.theimposterclub.com / email us: hello@theimposterclu…

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From the brink of quitting to award-winning filmmaking with Olly Lambert 47:13

1+ y ago47:13

47:13

In this first episode of The Imposter Club, the Emmy, Bafta, RTS (etc etc!) award-winning documentary filmmaker Olly Lambert talks to Kimberly about the emotional turmoil he experiences making every film and how he has learnt to harness it to make him a better director - and human. Join the club: sign up at www.theimposterclub.com / email us: hello…

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Series 1 Trail 2:16

1+ y ago2:16

2:16

Welcome to The Imposter Club, a place for people working in TV and the creative industries to finally admit that we're all just winging it. Host, TV Director turned talent company founder, Kimberly Godbolt talks to senior figures in the media industry about how they handle their imposter syndrome moments, along with their career mistakes and outtak…

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Death by a Thousand Small Cuts: Founder Jason Mitchell on turning outsiderness into opportunity 42:02

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Why I didn't want to be a commissioner - UKTV's Sarah Asante reveals her secrets to work/life balance and self-belief 49:27

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From Sewers to Streamers: Dov Freedman on the frustrations that fuelled him to set up Curious Films 46:55

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I'm not the runner, I've got an Emmy: Editor Yasmine Almosawi on discrimination, self-acceptance and resilience 46:37

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From hospital to Hollywood: Adam Pearson on finding the confidence to be unashamedly yourself 39:06

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My fight for a seat at the table: Netflix 'American Murder' Director Jenny Popplewell on her journey to feature doc success 48:35

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From breakdown to ground-breaker - Adeel Amini on finding joy and self-worth after hitting rock bottom 47:15

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Sexism, nuns & rocking 'old' - Dorothy Byrne reveals the personal influences on her career in journalism 48:45

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Behind the Mic: a bonus ep spilling the secrets of making The Imposter Club with Kimberly & Exec Producer Rosie Turner 48:58

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From the dole to directing Stormzy - global Multi-Camera Director Jan Genesis on how to succeed when the odds are stacked 50:21

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Bullying, Cancer & Me – the stubbornness behind my success with Nicola Hill, co-CEO of The Garden 51:28

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How I Survived Being Silenced – and unhealthy addiction to TV with indie boss Faraz Osman. 45:44

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Life after Big Brother – Phil Edgar-Jones OBE on career highs and crushing lows 54:04

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Helming a Netflix mega doc - Showrunner Kari Lia on career culture clashes and the battle to direct 45:52

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Finding the funny - Creative Director Stu Richards on getting fired and 'coming out' as disabled 50:14

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Shedding my armour - ex Commissioner and indie boss Fatima Salaria 52:51

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From the brink of quitting to award-winning filmmaking with Olly Lambert 47:13

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Series 1 Trail 2:16

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