EP 28: Jay Blades, Artisan & TV Presenter

Jay Blades, a modern furniture restorer and best known as a TV presenter for BBC hit shows ‘Money for Nothing’ and ’The Repair Man’ joins Ade, host of Stories that Stick podcast, to discuss his autobiographical book Making It: How Love, Kindness and Community helped me Repair My Life, which is now available at all good book stores and Amazon.

We spoke about,

Chapter 1:

• Growing up on council estate and respecting your elders
• Giving everything a go and asking for things, regardless

Chapter 2:

• Dealing with racism at secondary school
• Dealing with the SUS law in the 80s and police violence
• Finding humility by serving others

Chapter 3:

• Giving purpose and directions to troubled youths
• Reburshiment business (Out of the Dark) business with ex-wife
• Guardian viral video led Jay to become a TV presenter

Contact Jay on:

• Website: https://jayand.co/
• Instagram: @Jay_n_co
• Twitter: @jay_n_co

 

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