Welcome to Identity First where identity really does...come first! Mindful insight, deep conversation and educational thought leaders share their ideas, wisdom and experiences.
Identity First
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Welcome to Identity First where identity really does...come first! Mindful insight, deep conversation and educational thought leaders share their ideas, wisdom and experiences.
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April 12, 2026
Episode 13: Jack Briggs
In one of the most profound episodes of Identity First, Stephanie Fleet speaks with Jack Briggs, co-author of Jack and Zena: A True Story, about love, survival and the lifelong impact of forced marriage and honour-based abuse. What began as a young relationship in 1992 quickly escalated into credible death threats, police involvement and a life spent in hiding. Jack and Zena were forced to flee, eventually living under assumed identities for 13 years, moving more than 75 times to escape those determined to find them. At a time when awareness of forced marriage was minimal, systems failed to recognise the severity of the threat, leaving the couple navigating danger with little structured protection. Jack speaks candidly about the trauma that followed — the hypervigilance, breakdown, and diagnosis of complex PTSD — but also about the extraordinary ripple effect of sharing their story. Their book helped inform parliamentary debate, contributed to the development of the UK’s Forced Marriage legislation, and influenced frontline police training across the country. This episode is not only about survival, but about identity under threat: what happens when systems fail, when love defies culture, and when lived experience becomes a catalyst for change. It is a sobering, courageous and ultimately hopeful conversation about conviction, belief and the human capacity to endure.
March 29, 2026
Episode 12: Martin Perry
In this powerful episode of Identity First, Stephanie Fleet is joined by Paralympic table tennis player Martin Perry for an honest and deeply human conversation about resilience, ambition and identity beyond sport. Born with congenital limb loss affecting three limbs, Martin grew up as the youngest of four brothers in a lively, competitive household that helped shape his determination and humour. From early experiences of difference and schoolyard challenges to discovering table tennis as a teenager, Martin shares how sport became both an outlet and a calling. He reflects on the long road to competing at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games — the near-misses, self-doubt and sacrifices required to reach the world stage. With remarkable candour, Martin speaks about losing out on a medal by just two points, the emotional aftermath, and the powerful sportsmanship shown by French supporters in that moment. But this episode goes beyond medals and rankings. Martin explores how becoming a father reshaped his perspective, challenging the idea that we are defined solely by our achievements. While table tennis has been central to his identity, he now sees himself first as a husband and dad — roles that anchor him far more deeply. A moving conversation about drive, vulnerability and redefining success, this episode asks: if the role you play disappeared tomorrow, who would you be?
March 2, 2026
Episode 11: John Ford
In this episode of Identity First, host Stephanie Fleet explores the powerful connection between home and identity with John Ford, founder of the John Ford Group. Together, they examine how our homes are far more than bricks and mortar — they are spaces of safety, memory, belonging and self-expression John shares his personal journey into the world of home adaptations, inspired by his mother’s experience with multiple sclerosis and the practical changes his family made to help her live independently. That early experience shaped a business now dedicated to adapting homes for people living with disability, catastrophic injury or age-related mobility challenges The conversation moves from the emotional impact of life-changing diagnoses to the practical realities of widening doorways, installing level-access showers and future-proofing properties. John explains why so many families choose to adapt rather than move, and how thoughtful design can preserve dignity, independence and identity — without making a home feel clinical or institutional They also discuss the growing trend towards “lifetime homes,” proactive adaptations, and how professionals can better support families during emotionally charged transitions. This episode is a thoughtful reflection on what it truly means to feel at home — and how, when life changes, our spaces can change with us.
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