{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Rock Bottom to Changing Lives | Maura Jackson's Story (Deep Dive)","description":"In this Deep Dive episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, we sit down with Maura Jackson, Former Chief Executive of Backup North West, for an honest, eye-opening conversation about youth homelessness, resilience, and what it truly means to lead with purpose. Maura\u2019s journey is anything but conventional. From growing up in a challenging household and becoming a teenage mother, to leading one of the UK\u2019s most impactful youth homelessness charities, her story is one of determination, compassion, and unwavering belief in people. Across this episode, Maura shares the realities facing young people today, from family breakdowns and mental health challenges to exploitation and homelessness and challenges the damaging stereotypes often attached to them. We also explore: \u2022 What young people really need from society \u2022 The hidden impact of domestic abuse and homelessness \u2022 The realities of leadership in the charity sector \u2022 Why self-care is essential (and often ignored) \u2022 How Maura accidentally became a comedian later in life Please visit our website for more inspiring stories: https:\/\/talestoinspire.com\/  Resources: https:\/\/backup-charity.org.uk\/ ","author_name":"Tales to Inspire","author_url":"http:\/\/talestoinspire.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41058185\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201310030"}