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No Straight Lines

by Laurence Winmill

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  • Episode 20 - Mike Ruddock OBE | Elite Rugby, Resilience, Leadership & Building Winning Teams

    October 29, 2026 · 58 min

    Our guest today knows a thing or two about resilience. From the valleys of South Wales to the pinnacle of international rugby, Mike Ruddock OBE has experienced theextraordinary highs and difficult lows of elite sport. A career-ending…

  • Episode 19 - Robert Jones MBE | The 1989 Lions, the “99 Call” & Life at the Highest Level of Elite Rugby

    September 27, 2026 · 51 min

    Few rugby tours have achieved the legendary status of the 1989 British & Irish Lions tour of Australia. It was a tour defined by incredible rugby, huge personalities and some of the most brutal physical confrontations the gamehas ever…

  • Episode 18 - Daniel Hoare

    September 3, 2026 · 39 min

    No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable | Daniel Hoare – Global Commercial Leader & Founder of RocketFuel Strategies What does it take to build global brands, lead explosive commercial growth and continually reinvent yourself at the…

  • Episode 17 - Sian Winfield

    August 12, 2026 · 40 min

    No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable | Sian Winfield – Author, Growth Expert & Motivational Speaker What separates those who achieve extraordinarysuccess from those who never quite fulfil their potential? In this episode Laurence…

  • Series 2 - Episode 8 - Mark Ring

    August 5, 2026 · 57 min

    Welsh rugby legend Mark Ring joins LaurenceWinmill on No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable. A Triple Crown winner, Rugby World Cup history-maker and one of Welsh rugby’s true cult heroes, Mark reflects on anextraordinary career…

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  • Series 2 - Episode 7 - Ian Owen

    July 14, 2026 · 44 min

    In this episode of No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable, Laurence Winmill speaks with Ian Owen, Director of Owens Group— one of the UK’s leading family-owned logistics businesses. Ian shares his journey from joining the company…

  • Series 2 - Episode 6 - Paul Gwilym

    June 25, 2026 · 45 min

    In this episode of No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable, I sit down with Paul Gwilym, Founder and CEO of Boomerang Cardiff — a community-led charity built on dignity, responsibility and practical action. Paul’s leadership is…

  • Series 2 - Episode 5 - Tim Edds

    June 10, 2026 · 43 min

    In this episode of No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable, I sit down with Tim Edds, Partner at Browne Jacobson and one of Wales’ leading experts in public and administrative law. Growing up in Milford Haven with no family…

  • Series 2- Episode 4 - Lee Howells

    May 20, 2026 · 52 min

    Lee Howells shares a raw and powerful story of ambition, addiction, collapse and comeback. From representing Wales in amateur golf to losing a business, a marriage and nearly his life, Lee’s journey is a masterclass in resilience and…

  • Series 2 - Episode 3 - Mal Pope

    May 2, 2026 · 41 min

    Mal Pope is a Welsh songwriter, composer andbroadcaster whose career spans BBC Radio 1, Abbey Road, chart hits and iconic TV themes. A former John Peel guest and early signing to Elton John’s Rocket Record Company, he has worked closely…

  • Series 2 - Episode 2 - Bethan Dando

    April 6, 2026 · 44 min

    Bethan Dando is a rising force in the wellness and fitness industry, blending expertise in personal training, Pilates, strength, and cardiovascular fitness to deliver sustainable performance solutions. In 2022, she founded Pilates Class…

  • Series 2 - Episode 1 - Andrew Jenkins

    March 19, 2026 · 45 min

    “First Responders Said ‘He’s Dead.’ Then He Became a Traitors Finalist | AndrewJenkins” Andrew Jenkins was told he might never walk or talk again after a devastating car crash left him in a coma for four weeks at just 21 years old. Against…

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About the show

No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable explores what it really takes to succeed. This isn’t just about the wins — it’s about the effort, the setbacks, and the resilience to keep going when life throws you off course. I'll be talking to leaders from business, sport, entertainment, and the community about their proudest wins, toughest challenges, and the determination that carried them through. Each episode uncovers defining moments, comebacks, and the grit behind the headlines. Real stories of courage, growth, and strength — because success is never a straight line