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New podcast, Where Do We Go From Here?, hosted by Angie Greaves and Charlotte Graham-Cumming welcomes Fleur East as the first guest.<\/p>\n
The series, from The Television and Radio Industries Club, offers listeners an in-depth look at the personal and professional journeys of well-known figures in music, radio, and entertainment.<\/p>\n
In the first episode, Hits Radio Breakfast presenter Fleur discusses the challenges and turning points that have shaped her career.<\/p>\n
Fleur shares how her experience as a performer influences her approach to interviewing artists on on-air, noting that her background helps break down barriers with guests and leads to more open conversations.<\/p>\n
She says: \u201cIf we ever interview artists on Hits Radio, a lot of the time, because they\u2019re aware of what I\u2019ve done in the industry, the wall is down immediately. <\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019ll be like, \u2018When I was working on the album \u2014 Fleur, you know what it\u2019s like.\u2019 Immediately, there is someone here who gets it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Reflecting on her time on The X Factor and working with Simon Cowell, Fleur describes him as both a mentor and collaborator, saying: \u201cSimon was like a collaborator, like a mentor, but we would discuss things. He would sit me down and go, \u2018What do you want to do for this? How do you see this working?\u2019 He was very aware of what I\u2019d done before. It was very much a partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fleur also speaks openly about setbacks in her career, particularly the period before her return to The X Factor in 2014, when she felt frustrated and questioned her path after previous record deals did not lead to the breakthrough she expected.<\/p>\n
She credits her support network, especially her husband, for helping her navigate difficult decisions and new opportunities, including her role in Tina Turner the Musical. <\/p>\n
Fleur says her husband is \u201calmost like a career advisor as well as a husband. He\u2019s like my dad.\u201d<\/p>\n
Upcoming episodes of the podcast will feature guests such as radio presenter Ben Jones and TV personality Ainsley Harriott. <\/p>\n
Where Do We Go From Here? is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast and YouTube.<\/p>\n \n