Everyone has a story worth sharing and learning from ❤️

Welcome to "Stories That Shape Us" - a Scotland-based podcast that believes everyone has a story worth sharing. Our mission is to curate and share inspiring life-defining experiences and lessons learned from people all over the world.

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Featured Episodes

We’ve spoken with guests from various walks of life, from survivors of racism to business leaders with valuable insights to share. Each episode focuses on the lessons learned, relationships valued, and core values of the guest, in order to create a touchpoint of humanity and relatability for listeners. Here are some featured episodes

Reviews From Listeners/Guests

  • I really enjoyed listening to this podcast (Jimmy Samuel's); so much of this resonated to my life journey.

    Karl

  • It was a real highlight sharing my story and reflections on the Stories That Shape Us Podcast!

    Tolulope (Global Head of DEI at Diageo)

  • I very much enjoyed listening to this interview (Dr Nike Folayan's) and Samuel, you are a master at bringing out the key parts of people's stories

    Ollie

  • Thanks for helping to change the narrative by building inclusion through story-telling. If you’re looking for an inspiring podcast series to follow….check out Stories That Shape Us Podcast

    Susie

  • Definitely worth a listen. The fabulous Ollie Folayan MBE (PhD CEng FIChemE) is the personification of a game-changer! Not only an inspiration, but such a lovely chap

    Active Training Team

  • Ollie Folayan MBE's journey is incredibly insightful. His ability to tell the story with one of the most infectious smiles that you really can hear in his voice. Well worth a listen.

    Colin

  • Stories That Shape Us Podcast is well worth a listen. Samuel Agbede is a great host and there have been a few stories and peoples shared experiences that have challenged my thinking.

    Robert

  • Grab a cuppa and be inspired by a leader (Bayile Adeoti's episode) led by passion for positive change in the world ♥️ inspired 🙌

    Sheena

  • Competence builds confidence, I love that one Dami Onalaja-Aliu! Thank you for sharing these stories 🙏🏾

    Enoch

  • I... finally got the time to listen. Such a rich content!!!

    Eloho

  • Very insightful podcast!

    Akindele

  • I have listened to this currently awaiting new episodes. I have turned on my notification on google podcast for new episodes. Thanks for this content!

    Maureen

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