Share

cover art for Dani St James - Not A Phase

Miss Leigh Ding Fortunes

Dani St James - Not A Phase

Season 1, Ep. 15

Miss Leigh Ding’s Fortunes sits down with one of the most important voices in the UK trans+ community.


Founder of the award-winning charity NotAPhase, Dani St James has spent the last five years creating life-changing spaces for trans and gender-diverse adults across the UK, turning a gap in support into a national movement built on visibility, confidence and community.


In this powerful and joyful episode, the cards reveal what may be next for a woman who has never been afraid to take up space, make noise and protect her community.


This pride season Miss Leigh Ding Fortunes is proudly supporting Not A Phase so if you'd like to support the charity please visit www.NotAPhase.org

More episodes

View all episodes

  • 18. Charley Marlowe

    01:04:25||Ep. 18
    This week, Miss Leigh Ding is joined by the brilliant Charley Marlowe.You might know Charley as the voice of BBC Three’s I Kissed A Girl, or from the internet, where her quick wit and chaotic honesty have made her one of the funniest queer voices around.In this episode, Charley talks about finding her way into the spotlight, learning to trust the messy bits of the journey (even her starring role as Pumba) and what it feels like when life starts opening doors you didn’t even know you were allowed to knock on.
  • Tomara Thomas

    49:02|
    This week on Miss Leigh Ding's Fortunes, we're kicking off Pride Season with the Angel of the North herself, Tomara Thomas.Fresh from a whirlwind rise to stardom, Tomara sits down with Miss Leigh Ding for a reading that dives beneath the sequins and into what really comes next. We talk about success, patience, and the strange challenge of watching your dreams come true while still wanting more.With big opportunities on the horizon and a future she's desperate to get her hands on, the cards reveal whether the next chapter is closer than she thinks. If you love cruising as much as Tomara, why not cruise with her and Michael Marouli all the way to Amsterdam: https://form.jotform.com/261052955389062This Pride season, Miss Leigh Ding’s Fortunes is proud to support Not A Phase, a trans-led charity dedicated to uplifting and supporting trans+ adults across the UK. Pride has always been about community, visibility and standing together, and we believe there can be no Pride for some until there is Pride for all. Throughout the season, we’ll be raising awareness of Not A Phase’s incredible work and encouraging listeners to support their mission at https://notaphase.org/ Joy is a resistance, and it's important now, more than ever.
  • 15. Tete Bang

    49:35||Season 1, Ep. 15
    Tete Bang joins Miss Leigh Ding for a reading full of nightlife, nerve and new chapters.From growing up in the beautiful chaos of the scene to finding strength, security and discipline through her fitness journey, Tete opens up about the places that shaped her, the confidence she’s built, and what the cards see coming next.Big laughs, big energy and a whole lot of heart.
  • 14. Carlos Gu

    01:00:16||Season 1, Ep. 14
    Strictly Come Dancing Champion, Carlos Gu steps into the divine spotlight for a reading full of rhythm, reinvention and a little bit of sparkle.From Chinese National Champion to Strictly Come Dancing winner Carlos has built a career on discipline, passion and dazzling performance. But behind the glitterball glamour, Miss Leigh Ding looks beyond the choreography to explore the person behind the performer.In this episode, Carlos opens up about his journey from competition dance floors to primetime TV, branching out into music, beauty and his upcoming tour Reborn with Amy Dowden, and we'll dive to whether there may be love on the cards!
  • 13. RED

    50:29||Season 1, Ep. 13
    A powerhouse vocalist, a viral following, and a career that’s seen her share stages with icons… but who is RED when the spotlight drops?This week on Miss Leigh Ding’s Fortunes, the soulful sensation sits down to swap the stage for the cards, opening up about the journey behind the voice. From building a global fanbase to stepping into her own artistry, RED reflects on the path that got her here and the parts of herself she’s still uncovering.Tickets to her debut solo tour, available now : https://gotobeat.com/artist/red/
  • 12. Fizz Sinclair

    43:04||Season 1, Ep. 12
    Writer, Actor and Content Creator Fizz Sinclair sits down with Miss Leigh Ding for her reading. We dive into growing up queer, navigating identity on your own terms, and the reality of carving out space in an industry that does not always make room for you. From bus journeys to big stages, Fizz reflects on the moments that shaped them and the grit it takes to stay authentic.With cameo moments from the nation’s sweetheart Cheryl and comedy icon Sarah Millican, expect impressions, humour and a few perfectly timed detours along the way.As the cards dig deep we ask whether a near-missed opportunity that still lingers. Will fate circle back, or is path that was never truly meant for her?
  • 11. Paige Three

    45:07||Season 1, Ep. 11
    Headline-maker. Tabloid favourite. And one of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7’s most unforgettable nutcrackers. In this extra special episode, Paige Three joins her bestie Miss Leigh Ding for a reading that goes beyond the gossip, revealing the heart behind the headlines. From childhood challenges to the pressures of life in the spotlight, the cards dig deep. But as the future unfolds, one question lingers… is there a snake hiding in the grass?
  • 10. Kate Butch

    50:24||Season 1, Ep. 10
    Fresh off RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. the World and pausing her UK tour for a moment, Kate Butch steps into the hot seat.What begins as quick-fire comedy, Yorkshire charm and Tesco café confessions slowly reveals something deeper, as Kate opens up about pressure, perception, and why coming second might have been the best thing that could’ve happened to her.As the cards are laid, her story unfolds further, touching on childhood, independence and the emotional resilience that’s shaped her both on and off stage. Miss Leigh Ding attempts to mystically manifest her way into Kate’s next project and sheds some light on the final destination of Cilla Black.