About this episode

This episode features Millie Margetts discussing her journey as a firefighter and athlete, emphasizing the importance of persistence.

Millie Margetts is a firefighter with Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, a coach, athlete, Gladiators semi finalist, and someone who embodies the power of persistence. In this episode, we explore her journey into the fire service after years of setbacks, the challenges and opportunities that came with appearing on one of the UK's biggest television shows, and the mindset required to keep moving forward when things don't go to plan. From firefighting and fitness to confidence, social media, r...

People in this episode

Host: Pete Wakefield

Guest: Millie Margetts

Topics covered

• persistence
• firefighting
• fitness
• mindset
• challenges
• television
• optimism

Keywords

• persistence
• firefighter
• Gladiators
• mindset
• fitness
• challenges
• optimism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Humberside Fire and Rescue Service

Places: UK

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