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Join us for an inspiring episode as Cher Lloyd delves deep into her journey from a breakout star on X-Factor to overcoming the challenges of media scrutiny and personal transformation. At just 16, Cher quickly rose to fame, finishing fourth on the show and charting hits in both the US and UK. Yet, behind the scenes, she faced intense media torment that shaped her public image into something she didn’t recognise. In this heartfelt interview, Cher reveals the true self behind the 'villain' persona once painted by the press, sharing insights into the real-life impacts of fame and the media's role in it.

Cher also opens up about her personal growth through motherhood and how it shifted her career trajectory, discussing the industry's cold shoulder during her pregnancy and her decade-long partnership with her husband, Craig. After a significant break from music, Cher is back, ready to reclaim her space in the music industry with newfound resilience and empowerment. Tune in to hear how Cher Lloyd transforms adversities into a powerful narrative of self-acceptance and determination, proving that stepping back can be a pathway to leaping forward.

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Sections:00:00 Intro02:23 How are you feeling?04:13 Exploring Cher's Childhood06:48 Impact of Cher's Upbringing on Her Adult Life09:27 Cher's Life in the Romany Community15:42 UK Media's Negative Portrayal of the Traveller Community16:52 The Beginnings of Cher's Singing Career18:43 Why Cher Decided to Pursue a Pop Career22:18 Cher's Audition on X-Factor: A Look Back30:48 Advice Cher Would Give to Her 16-Year-Old Self32:41 Reality vs. Portrayal: Cher on the X-Factor37:34 Mental Health Support for Cher During X-Factor39:38 Inside Cher's Relationships with X-Factor Judges44:31 Living with Other Artists: Cher's Experience44:55 Reaction to Liam Payne's Post: A Discussion48:57 Negative Media Coverage of Cher During X-Factor51:01 Keep Love Ad51:57 Tinder Ad52:48 Cher Performs 'Stay': Reflecting on Her Uncle's Passing57:08 Paul's Admiration: Wishing He Could Sing Like Cher57:35 Cher's Career After the X-Factor: What's Next?58:51 Cher Reflects on 'Swagger Jagger' Years Later01:01:51 How the UK Media Labeled Cher Post-X-Factor01:05:22 Examining Sexism in the Music Industry: 2010 vs. Today01:11:23 Cher's Success in the US: A Detailed Look01:14:56 Cher Discusses Her Struggle with Belonging in the US01:19:39 Why Cher Returned to the UK01:20:10 Does the UK Now Love Cher?01:20:33 Cher's Future Career Plans Revealed01:22:29 Cher and Taylor Swift: A Musical Collaboration01:25:32 Cher Proudly Talks About Being a Great Mom01:26:25 How Parenthood Changed Cher: Becoming a Better Person01:28:07 Cher and Her Husband Craig: Their Relationship Story01:34:08 How Motherhood Transformed Cher01:36:40 Cher's Battle with Postnatal Depression01:42:25 Cher's Relationship with Social Media Explored01:45:02 Finding Empowerment01:46:32 Cher's Most Memorable Conversation01:51:04 Paul's Key Takeaways from Cher's Journey01:53:07 Adobe Express Ad

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