Wow wow wow, Jacqueline's story should be a movie! How she's stayed positive through all this is so inspiring - Thank you Jacqueline. Hit subscribe for more weekly content and let me know what you think of our new segment at the end 🙌🏽
This woman's story touches me on a personal level. Her strength, resilience and perseverance through life is astounding! I hope for all she has encountered, she finds and feels peace because she deserves it. I'm literally drawn to tears and have struggled through this podcast but I'm glad I made it to the end.. Thanks for this one Steve and love to Jacqueline xx
Absolutely loved this!💖 Jacqueline your journey is relatable! It very much champions the importance of embracing survivors through their mental challenges! Empowerment through trauma and life experiences I hear you, I believe you, I salute you for sharing your story! Nothing but admiration and gratitude! Thank you 🙏🏼 💫💖👏🏼🙃
This the second CEO podcast I have listened to. I listened to Mo the other day. What inspiring and interesting conversations. I am totally perplexed by the mind of someone who takes advantage of children and gets pleasure from that. It's something that is firmly in my disgust category. I wish Jacqueline future happiness and success. She came across as a beautiful soul.
Never shopped at Ann Summers as I always found their stores a bit..not my taste. But after hearing from Jacqueline, I'm never passing by Ann Summers store without thinking about this truly remarkable lady and her mission. Loved this conversation!!
I love Ann summers stores i first wondered in to an ann summers at age 22 to purchase my partner something, to say the least i was very nervous but open entering the store speaking to the staff that i wanted to get my girlfriend something it was great, very mature and respectful staff and a decorum about the place a store very much for the everyday person they sell many different things ,Ann summers is mostly Lingerie there is no pornagraphic images or anything extreme its a respectful tasteful business ,Lingerie cosmetics and toys etc and the staff are always excellent.
I worked in Ann Summers, Dublin store in my early 20’s. Till date the best place I’ve ever worked. But hearing the story behind the business, I cannot walk past an Ann Summers store the same again. The respect I have for this woman and the business is out of this world🙌🏽🙌🏽🥰
RIP Jacqueline, this is a brilliant conversation and a lasting legacy to her memory. She was a lovely, pioneering, brave and accomplished woman, partner, mother, sister. Gone far too soon. Condolences to her family and friends.
Hate to say that. .. but now statistics showed that mRn.. invention woke up cancerous cells. ..in many cases .. Perhaps it wasn’t the case. RIP 🪦 to the great woman.
I just heard the news that Jacqueline has passed away. God bless her soul and god bless you Stephen for recognizing and interviewing such a legend 🙏🏼❤️
I’m a 21 year old from Blackpool trying to build my own business, just finished reading happy sexy millionaire and I’m now hooked on these podcasts! And what a woman by the way! Inspiring, both of you! Thankyou!
As someone who has a complicated relationship with their parents, I can't imagine the strength it must have taken to do the interview. Only 10 minutes in, but it's 10 minutes of seeing a woman who's voice is breaking if you listen closely, and is on the brink of tears. wow.
Can we just ask the question as to why, this podcast has not been picked up by a bigger platform, so much value to be gained - always growing and getting better! Keep up the good work!
I’ve literally just found out that this remarkable woman has passed. Not long ago since I first watched this podcast. Beyond sad 💔 May she rest easy. Such a trail blazer
What an incredible interview !! I could listen to this all day !!! What this woman has gone through is unimaginable yet she remains calm and dignified, not a shred of self pity. Another inspiring interview from Stephen. Thank you !
I have a very tricky relationship with my parents and went through a difficult period in my childhood which my parents dealt with very poorly. Listening to Jaqueline story I am also a very strong believer that regardless how negative a situation it has a purpose you may not see or recognise for many years. For me acknowledging how poorly my parents dealt with me helped to understand what I could do to help my own daughter, who has grown to be an amazing funny intelligent young woman. So all I can say is Thank you for the hard stuff. Without that I doubt my daughter would be the person that she is. Loved this podcast, loved Jaqueline for her comments on not being classified, perceived as a victim
Amazing interview, amazing woman. As a liberated 78 year old female, I admit never having been inside an Ann Summers shop, but next time I pass one, I will. Incredible life story and so surprising and interesting. Thank you.
One of the best pod cast ever. Such strength, vulnerability, discipline, serving the community, a true woman who has never refused to be a victim. Much strength and role model for woman.
I find that daughters who have courage and confidence, some mums get jealous and sometimes even scared for their daughter and they do everything in their power to clip their daughters' wings. I'm happy to hear from a woman who has clearly broken free from those restraints.
Even before daughters get to that stage of being, some mothers sabotage their daughters' futures of being something, especially if the mother had a horrible past. Mothers can be jealous of their daughters that they don't want to see their daughters do well. So sad.
I had a mother like this. I developed a bad eating disorder at 11 and recovered (mostly ) by age 14. I’m pregnant now with my daughter and I can’t imagine being that way , I want her to be prettier , funnier , more capable and intellectual than me and I want her to be loved and find someone when she’s older 💝🙏🏻✨
Wow, Ms. Jacqueline is an incredible woman. I hope she sees all of the admiration, respect and appreciation we have for her here in the comments. She was an excellent guest. I am enjoying listening all the way from NYC!
This woman is utterly amazing as well as beautiful and inspiring.Losing a child is more than enough of a trauma for anyone let alone everything else that she has had to endure.Massive respect to you x
Every day is a gift. I can’t believe this vibrant woman is no longer with us!? Such an innovative lady. This video was only a year ago. May her family have comfort. Sunrise July 16,1960 Sunset March 16, 2023 Rest In Peace Ms. Gold
Goodness...I was riveted by this interview. By you and your way of posing questions and interacting with Jacqueline, by her and her amazing strength, courage and honesty. I don't typically scroll down through comments until I have listened to/viewed the full video, so I had no idea that she had passed away. To find this out was just heart wrenching...I know that she is in a much better place where her life is now the sheer perfection that she, and we all, deserve.
This is the third well known person I've seen recently talk about SA. The courage it takes to do that is commendable and helps so many people feel less alone, so thank you
To Steven and his incredible team.... Thank you so much for all your hard work and integrity producing what are always a life changing experience. It's a wow...Stephen is so self effacing and modest, never ever failing to compliment a very carefully chosen team. There is a very real danger that when anyone in conversation may open up old wounds...Stephen is very careful not to do this...if we hit that hot button we have to be prepared for the fallout. A truly amazing guy...and a very big thank you for his bravery. 👍 This is without doubt one of the best interactions between two people I've ever seen Fascinating
As well as hearing Jacqueline's powerful story and admiring her honesty, steadiness and openness - what is interesting also is to witness the interaction and response of a man and a relatively younger person hearing her story.
Yes, I liked the humble speechlessness, and openly becoming almost shy at times in front of such monument of a women in hardship experience and courage! 🌻
You and your team should see this interview as one of your proudest moments. The compassion shown throughout is absolutely wonderful and even more impactful given that this lovely lady has now passed. She overcame huge adversity in her younger years but she didn't let herself become a victim and moved forward despite her background to become one of the UK's foremost business brains. It saddens me that she didn't have more time to spread that inspiration to more people but I'm glad that she is now at peace. Again great interview.
I just finished watching this and wanted to find out more about her and discovered she passed away last month. I am so sad, she went through and survived so much. May she RIP
I'm only a few minutes in and in awe of this lady, what she has achieved and is still doing. Kudos to Jacqueline and thanks for such an inspirational podcast.
What an incredible woman. I laughed, I cried and I felt her pain. I've never ever come across a woman so inspiring, brave, positive, humble, classy and outstandingly beautiful all wrapped up into one.
I live locally to Jaqueline and I passed her store every day on my way to work, shopping etc - I never knew her personally but you felt like you did as she was one of our local celebrities. I never knew of her passing until I had a notification in our local Facebook group that her funeral would be passing and stopping outside the store for people to pay their respects. The day of her funeral was one of the first brightest sunniest days and she had THE most stunning, beautiful flowers I’ve ever seen on a hurst. I felt so very very sad as they reminded me of wedding flowers and new beginnings😢 Taken far too young and with SO much more to give. RIP Jacqueline, Goodnight. God bless.❤
What a deeply inspiring story. It felt very very raw and honest but necessary. It's so interesting how hearing how others overcome adversity helps us to be stronger. This story will do more for people than you might imagine. Thank you for creating the space for this to be told.
Wonderful interview with Jacqueline Gold. Hope someone produces a documentary on this courageous inspiring lady ahead of her time. RIP Godspeed Jackie.
I'm flattened after hearing her story. What a warrior - but a peaceful one. Interesting to hear the story behind Ann Summers, we have one not far away. Right in the shopping mall, across from Waterstones, HMV and M&S! I can't think of the right words to describe her life - what she's been through and still so committed. Remarkable.
Hi Steven! I discovered your podcast a couple months ago and I'm hooked! You're a great interviewer, your questions are deep and the conversation flows - the longer the podcast, the better - I enjoy it a lot! If I could just make one note, that is I'd love to hear a short intro of your guests before the interview starts. I might be living under a rock - a different country for sure - but sometimes I am not aware of the people you interview at all (the company they build or what they are known for). Don't get me wrong, that doesn't drive me away from listening, in fact, it's one of the things I love the most about your podcast - getting to know new people, companies, and all - but I'd love to know a little about their background from the get-go instead of piecing the puzzle out throughout the interview or sometimes making quick stops for web searches. Thanks for all the content you create!
An incredible woman. I remember attending my first Ann Summers party. It was an embarrassing blast. How times have changed now being so much more open thanks to this brave lady. 🙏🤜🤛💥
I have a tremendous amount of love & respect for Jacqueline Gold CBE ❤. Thank you so much for sharing your lifes journey & being so open. You are an amazing inspiration. I wish you all the happiness in the world ❤ Thank you everyone for a fantastic podcast, I'm really grateful. 🤗
One day it was a few days before Christmas I was looking for gifts I went into an Ann Summers shop in Edinburgh I was stopped at the door and a young member of staff approached me and said if your looking for items for yourself we have nothing to fit you I was astonished! I was so shocked I mumbled I’m looking for gifts for my daughters in laws but left the store fast ! I should have reported that .
My heart… Thank you for sharing your story, I cried many tears for you watching this interview. May you have peace, happiness and contentment for the rest of your days. You are truly remarkable ❤ Thanks Steven and Team ❤️
Yep… I’m a follow tinnitus sufferer! My is due to a hole in my ear drum, I get it with high volumes or low volumes or extreme changes quickly to volume. HATE IT! Such a strong, inspirational & lovely hearted women. Despite absolutely everything in her life that could have made the story very different!
I've listened to so many of your interviews but this one really really hit the heart. What a remarkable woman. Had such adversity yet she shines with love and optimism. Unbelievable!! So inspiring. Thank you so much for this episode!
She is a really extraordinary person. I tremendously enjoyed listening to her. I have learned many things from this outstanding podcast. Thanks for sharing.
Jacqueline absolutely blew my mind. What an inspiring and beautiful (both mind and body), humbling lady you are. I can relate to a lot of what you said and only wished I had driven myself to my full potential though. You have inspired me to make more of a difference. I’m extremely hard working and love my job, however have ALWAYS felt and been told by others I should be doing it for me and not someone else. As a single parent, it is easy to get caught up in the struggles and feel beaten, constantly on the hamster wheel routine and it’s made me realise I’ve lost some of that entrepreneurial hunger I once had. Time to get the 🧠 into gear and finally make that change for both my children and most importantly myself. Only came across your channel this morning, and have listened and watched 3 videos today - I’m addicted, so thank you 🙏
Im sorry Jacqueline lost her battle with cancer, and she certainly is inspirational on many levels. Where I struggle is Ann Summers selling school girl uniforms, ( although for adults ), does she not draw comparisons to her own abuse ? Far too many older men lust over young girls, and feeding this " fantasy " in any way is just wrong !
What an incredible woman. Thank you! This was one of the most inspirational interviews I have watched. I wish her nothing but the best. She deserves it.
This amazing lady has made me cry, bless her soul. I never want to buy my underwear from anywhere else as she deserves every single ounce of success that she has achieved. This interview was so compassionately executed. So inspiring and incredibly moving. I agree…wow wow wow…my favourite podcast from you.
What an inspirational woman, such a journey she has been on. Really enjoyed listening to her story and will not walk passed an Anne Summers shop in the same way again.
Fantastic podcast. Great insight into Jacqueline's life. Great questions also, not too pushy and it's nice to see the guest free to talk for longer than you usually find on podcasts!
Regarding Jacqueline's experience at the GP blurting out her experience: it very much still happens today. I was in a similar situation regarding harassment/coercive control with a history of abuse in 2021. Visited my GP, who referred me to mental health professionals. The mental health team, after showing them years worth of evidence, stated: "Surely if you block them off all social media they will get tired and stop?". The country is shocking.
What a remarkable woman. Jacqueline's positive attitude to the adversity that she has faced in her life has inspired me to see more of the positives in life
What an amazingly strong & genuine woman, she is an inspiration with how to deal & continue moving forward with unexpected tragedy! Thank you for opening up & sharing your experiences, this has truly moved me.
I had no idea who she was before watching. However, this turned out to be one of the most beautiful things to listen to. I am so sad to hear that she passed this year. Life is not fair sometimes. What an inspiration!
I watched this i/v after Jacqueline's passing and mourned the loss of opportunity to meet another inspiring woman gone too soon. If her daughter ever reads this comment, I hope she takes comfort in the knowledge that her mother has only transitioned from a physical form into a spiritual one. She is blessed to have been birthed by a woman of courage and compassion and I hope she will have these qualities too. My condolences to her loved ones. I agree that her compelling story should be made into a movie. Enjoy the afterlife Jacqueline!
Her story hit me hard. She is extremely inspiring not only to go through her ordeals but to share her story. Definitely the most impactful podcast out of all your interviews.
What an incredible woman. The most remarkable people are always the ones who've survived hardship with great strength and dedicate their lives to bettering the lives of others. There's no better way to live. Also, what I wouldn't do to work with Jacqueline.... Couldn't ask for a better mentor. ♥️
Wow, excellent pod cast , I’m not one to comment on social media type channels , But wow what a woman and what a life , truly inspirational, thanks Stephen 👍
Just heard the news that Jaqueline Gold has passed away. Sadly loosing her fight with cancer. I’m so sorry and moved to hear this 😢 I only discovered this podcast last week and was gripped by her story. Jaqueline struck me as a very courageous and brave woman in all areas of her life. Her experiences, troubles and triumphs throughout her 62 years are worthy of recognition and respect. Thank you so much Steven for bringing such a special gift via your work to an audience like me. I am a 49 year old self employed woman and your work has meaning and purpose. Rest In Peace Jaqueline Gold 🕊️ 🕊️ 🕊️
