Think being a bodyguard is just about wearing black and looking intimidating? Think again. In this episode, I sit down with Jenni—a woman who’s navigated everything from close protection for Middle Eastern royalty to laying bricks with lads on building sites. Spoiler: both required a tough skin, a quick mind, and an eye for bullshit.We talk about:What it’s really like to enter the male-dominated world of close protection (hint: it involves bunk beds, 10-mile runs, and vomiting on command).How a Prince’s Trust course and a chance radio gig sparked Jenni’s path to becoming a detective.The politics of being the invisible shield for high-profile clients—princesses, posh kids, and personal protection around the world.Bricklaying, sexism, and cat litter recipes for cleaning red diesel. Yep, we went there.Why rejection, discomfort, and getting chucked from a job with a week’s notice actually fuelled Jenni’s biggest wins.This one’s a rollercoaster from posh palaces to muddy boots. If you’ve ever questioned whether you belong in a room—or on a building site—Jenni’s story is your sign to pull up your boots and get stuck in anyway. Big Takeaways:You don’t need to “fit the mould” when you can bulldoze it.Uncomfortable doesn’t mean incapable—it’s just the cost of growth.Being underestimated is exhausting… but also a secret weapon.Sometimes success looks like a luxury yacht. Sometimes it looks like a wheelbarrow. Dares from This Episode:Say yes before you're ready (because let’s be honest, you’ll never feel ready).Learn the skills, take the hits, and back yourself—even if you're the only woman in the room.Redefine what failure looks like. It's not being fired—it’s not daring at all. Bonus Bits:Harrowing tales from Saudi palaces, Comic Con, and dodgy job sitesWhy the nanny might actually be your bossMichelle gets mistaken for a drug mule (again)Special Offer: Get 10% off all our tees and hoodies with code POD10. Because if you're going to face rejection, at least look good doing it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
