📸 In this episode, we sit down with legendary photographer Hugo Burnand for an honest conversation behind the lens. 👑 From royal moments to raw, personal stories, Hugo reflects on what photography has really meant in his life.

📰 Hugo Burnand has had a long-standing relationship with Condé Nast, particularly contributing to Tatler and House & Garden magazines. His impressive list of subjects includes Queen Elizabeth II 👑, Bill Clinton 🇺🇸, Mikhail Gorbachev 🌍, Baroness Margaret Thatcher 🏛️, Lucian Freud 🎨, Nigella Lawson 🍽️, Victoria Beckham 💃, and Michael Jackson 🎤.

🏅 In 2010, he was granted a Royal Warrant by Prince Charles, recognizing his exceptional contributions to royal photography. 💍 He photographed the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles in 2005, and later, the 2011 wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.

We cover:

• 🤝 What makes a truly great portrait

• 👀 How photographers can spot what others miss — and when to step back

• 📷 The emotional power of photography — and how it can help with depression

• 📰 The responsibility of truth in photojournalism, especially in the age of AI

• 🐎 Unexpected moments: from royal portraits to stampedes in the wild

• 🧠 Why beauty is deeper than appearance — and how to help people feel seen

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🎧 Listen, reflect, and let this episode open a new doorway for you.

🔥 Fireside chat 🔥

💫 3 things you get joy from:Food, family, dogs and horses.

🔮 One unusual thing that gives you pleasure:Dancing in the kitchen.

🎬 A favourite film / book / artist — that isn't obvious (and why):The biography of photographer Sally Mann

🧠 Best advice ever received:From his daughter: “Put a roll of film in your twin-lens camera and photograph how you feel.”

🌧️ How you get over a tough meeting, moment or period of time:By taking photographs that reflect my emotional state — a form of creative healing.

🪂 You can add 1 thing on your bucket list today, what is it?A round-the-world trip

🌍 The world works in a certain way today. What do you want to change about that?Introduce a national 10-month program for school leavers:

1. National service

2. A fine art foundation

3. Community service — to help create more balanced, empathetic citizens.

📢 You can send 1 message to people before you pass away. What would it be?“Respect your family photographs — they’re not just images, they’re emotional heirlooms.”

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Mentions:

Hugo Burnand, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Victoria Beckham, Nigella Lawson, Margaret Thatcher, Aretha Franklin, Gabriel García Márquez, Lee Miller, Man Ray, Don McCullin, Winston Churchill, Cecil Beaton, Tatler, Vogue, Sally Mann, Kate Winslet, Hitler, Madge, Dame Edna, Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Fergus Burnand, Lily Burnand, Una Burnand, Maya Burnand, The Mall, Buckingham Palace, Abbey, Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, Mara River, Panama, Dublin, Newmarket, Lambourn.

🎙️ Step inside the creative world of Lindsay Jill Roth — TV producer, author, and champion of meaningful stories.💡 From producing with Oprah to reshaping modern romance, Lindsay reveals how storytelling shapes everything.❤️ Learn how asking the right questions can build intimacy, confidence, and connection — on screen and in life.

🔑 Key Takeaways🎬 The Producer’s Lens: How Lindsay crafts powerful narratives across TV, books, and real life.🧠 Curiosity is a Superpower: Why asking bold questions opens doors — in love, work, and creativity.📖 Tools for Deeper Love: A peek into her book Romance and Practicalities — 250 questions that actually matter.🔥 No More Waiting: Why there’s never been a better time to start creating — and why your story is already enough.

📺 Lindsay Jill Roth is an award-winning producer behind original programming for NBC, BET, ESPN, Food Network, Billboard, The Masters, The Grammys, The TONYS & the US Open.

🎬 She produced Larry King Now and created Haylie Duff’s Real Girl’s Kitchen, and is also the author of What Pretty Girls Are Made Of.

📚 Her latest book, Romance and Practicalities, offers 250 intentional questions to cultivate deeper love and understanding.

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🔥 Fireside chat🔥:

🛍️Three things she gets joy from:🧒 Hearing her children laugh💇 Getting her hair blown dry☀️ Hot, warm weather

A mantra to embrace now:✨ "I choose happiness."

One unusual thing that gives you pleasure:📺 Watching Love Island

A favorite book, film, or artist that isn't obvious:🎭 Oscar Wilde (her favorite playwright)

Best advice ever received:💬 "You do you."

What you would do with a $50M budget to push a message/story:💖 Teach people how to have happy, healthy love — starting with themselves — in a beautiful place, with nourishing food, sunshine, family, friends, and of course, copies of her book.

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Mentions:

Lindsay Jill Roth, NBC, ESPN, The Grammys, Larry King, Ferrari, F1, Brad Pitt, Oprah, Charlie XCX, Pink Floyd, Damien Ard, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Chateau Miraval, Mival Studios, The Masters, The TONYS, The US Open, BET, Food Network, Billboard, Haylie Duff, Real Girl’s Kitchen, Tower Bridge, Substack, TikTok, Instagram, Susan Quilliam, Love Island, Oscar Wilde

🎧 In this episode, we sit down with veteran sports broadcaster Rupert Bell for a fascinating journey through four decades of covering everything from Wimbledon 🎾 to the Cheltenham Festival 🏇. Rupert shares how a childhood love of sport ❤️ turned into a lifelong career, the thrill of being behind the mic 🎙️ at world-class events, and what it’s really like reporting on royalty 👑 and interviewing those at the top of their game 🏆.

With stories that blend humor 😄, humility 🤝, and insight 💡, Rupert opens up about the changing media landscape 📺, the mindset of elite athletes 🧠, and why enjoying what you do matters more than ever ✨.

🎙️ Do What You LoveTurning passion into profession changes everything.

🏇 Stay AdaptableMedia evolves—those who last, evolve with it.

👑 Keep PerspectivePreparation and humility matter, no matter the stage.

🧠 Elite Athletes Win in the MindTop performers are defined by mental strength, not just talent.

🎙️ Rupert Bell is a veteran sports broadcaster with over 40 years of experience behind the mic. He’s covered iconic events like Wimbledon 🎾, the Cheltenham Festival 🏇, the Ryder Cup ⛳, and the FA Cup ⚽, bringing energy and insight to every moment. Known for his warm delivery and sharp storytelling, Rupert is also a respected royal correspondent 👑, with a growing following on YouTube. His career reflects a rare blend of passion, adaptability, and purpose.

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🔥 Most underrated role in media?Behind-the-scenes roles—technicians, producers, and support staff.

🔥 Three things that give you joy?

1. His children’s achievements

2. Aston Villa doing well

3. Waking up ready to enjoy life

🔥 One unusual thing that gives you pleasure?Growing cucumbers

🔥 Favourite film, book, or artist that isn’t obvious?Black-and-white classics with Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, and Humphrey Bogart; music by Supertramp

🔥 One event you haven’t covered but would love to?The Olympics—being on site for the full two weeks

🔥 One athlete you’d love to have dinner with (dead or alive)?Rod Laver, Bobby Jones, or Gordon Richards

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Mentioned:

Rupert Bell, Ollie Bell, Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Tommy Fleetwood, David Beckham, Carrie Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, Rod Laver, Bobby Jones, Harry Vardon, Gordon Richards, Michel Roux, Princess Anne, Prince William, Kate Middleton, TalkSport, ITV Racing, Wimbledon, Cheltenham Festival, The Open, Ryder Cup, The Masters, FA Cup Final, Rugby World Cup, Grand National, O2 Arena, BBC, TNT Sports, YouTube, National Youth Theatre, British Equestrian Media Association, International Olympic Committee, Drive to Survive