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Aug 2024
44m 18s

Alex Jones: Making mistakes, being prese...

Fearne Cotton
About this episode

Do you get frustrated by everyone asking you “what’s next?” Presenter Alex Jones reckons there’s too much pressure to bypass being content in the moment, particularly when it comes to our careers.

 

In this chat, live from the Happy Place Festival, Fearne and Alex say there’s no shame – in fact there’s real beauty – in sitting still and enjoying the moment.

 

There’s also a nice bit of gossip about Dolly Parton, Jared Leto, Art Garfunkel, and Richard & Judy...

 

Massive thanks to British Airways Holidays for sponsoring the Happy Place Festival Talk Stage.



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