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Karen Bayley: "When I first started, my law to myself was you must learn something from every gig you do."
Season 2, Ep. 19
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Karen Bayley spent 20 years becoming an overnight success. Now she's a top performer in the UK's best clubs and promoter of her respected long running club in Sutton Coldfield. She talks to Steve and Paul about learning how to enjoy the journey to the top and what makes a 'dog friendly' hotel.
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