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Episode Synopsis
In a brand new series from Nick Wilmshurst, this week he looks at the world of hosting with BBC presenter Rima Ahmed. She presents a breakfast show on BBC Radio Leeds. She is a podcast host, a comedy writer and has also presented shows across BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 4. She's interviewed Prime Ministers, musicians, authors and a whole myriad of other people. She knows what she's talking about!Rima is full of advice on hosting and how you can use some simple tricks to really make your podcast interview style sing. We find out how she prepared for an interview with Liz Truss - the first one the former PM did after the UK's economy tanked in 2022. She talks about how to deal with negative feedback and how some of the most insightful conversations she's ever had have been in the ladies toilets.Rima's approach is all about getting your homework done - something she's learned over time. She doesn't come from a broadcasting background, she didn't study it at university, she took a chance and rose through the ranks. She tells us why life experience is so important to being a host and her top advice? If you've got something to say. Say it.In this episode* Interviewing is just about human connection* Preparation is key* How to handle feedback* Why life experience is so importantNeed some help with how you come across and host your podcast, this is a must listen!Get in touch with NickNick's LinkedInFollow on X
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