{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64be83386e75b600105ce645/6649feacd4941800128e8c77?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Wynne Evans: on success, GoCompare, the person that changed his life, being hated by millions & more","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64be83386e75b600105ce645/1716122492690-9f3d8895a47f53dbab48d104fa7139f9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>-- Subscribe for new episodes, released every Monday! --</p><p><br></p><p><strong>*Please note, we talk about depression and the big S word for a short period of time. Also, Wynne does say the C word once - so probably avoid watching/listening with kids.*</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Wynne Evans was an opera star for 18 years before he was cast in 2009 in the GoCompare ads, one of the most famous ads in the UK, ever.</p><p><br></p><p>Wynne became one of the most hated men in the UK as a result of being cast as Gio Compario.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we talk about Wynne's opera career. We talk about his two classical music chart topping albums. We talk about his Celebrity MasterChef win - but we don't just talk about the things he's achieved.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about who he is and why he is who he is, the struggles that he's come through and the joy and the happiness that those things have brought him.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation is raw. Wynne is honest, open, hilarious, humble, and has a few heartbreaking things to say, too.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/uk/podcast/the-starting-line-with-rich-leigh/id1701825108</p><p><br></p><p>Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46IufelOtcvvBzdidS4oUl</p><p><br></p><p>Patreon: Support the show by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/startinglinepod for just £5 a month</p><p><br></p><p>Website: https://www.startinglinepod.com</p><p><br></p><p>Contact: If you have guest suggestions or would like to talk about sponsorship opportunities, please email hello@startinglinepod.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>*About The Starting Line Podcast*</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The Starting Line Podcast, hosted by award-winning serial entrepreneur, PR expert, and best-selling author Rich Leigh, is all about drive, ambition and curiosity.</p><p><br></p><p>Speaking to entrepreneurs, entertainers, athletes, philanthropists and thinkers, guests open up about positivity, success, resilience, perseverance, mistakes and more.</p><p><br></p><p>Go back and enjoy series one guests including Levi Roots, James Cracknell OBE and Apprentice winner Marnie Swindells.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>*About me, Rich Leigh*</strong></p><p><br></p><p>From a turbulent childhood marred by domestic violence, addiction and crime to being named the #1 most influential PR person, my journey has been anything but conventional.</p><p><br></p><p>At 17, I dropped out of school. At 18, I became a father for the first time, and left the chaos of my family council house, determined to rewrite my story and break the cycle so many understandably struggle to.</p><p><br></p><p>By 30, I was a successful agency owner with a #1 best-selling book. We were working with some of the UK’s leading brands, entrepreneurs and celebrities, building, shaping and protecting reputations, using my influence to raise more than a million pounds for sick children.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by me, Rich Leigh, The Starting Line Podcast is your weekly dose of inspiration, featuring powerful interviews with entrepreneurs, entertainers, athletes, philanthropists and thinkers.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, we explore the themes of curiosity, resilience, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of success, proving that your starting line doesn't define or limit your potential.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen every Monday as we discuss life's challenges with positivity, perseverance and a touch of silliness.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow The Starting Line on social media:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startinglineshow</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/startinglinesho</p><p><br></p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/startinglineshow</p><p><br></p><p>Facebook: https://facebook.com/startinglineshow</p><p><br></p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startinglineshow</p>","author_name":"Rich Leigh"}