with Lauren and Shanequa

Lauren Layfield and Shanequa Paris are putting a modern twist on fairytales. Forget castles and dragons - this is about the stories unfolding in your actual life right now. Maybe it’s the stranger who changed your day with a small act of kindness or the moment everything finally clicked after months of trying. We want your everyday fairytales

Plus we're joined by Sam Browne, to really get into storytelling - why sharing your story matters, and what happens when you finally say things out loud. Whether it’s opening up to your mates, posting something honest online, or hearing someone else’s experience and feeling seen, stories connect us in ways nothing else can. We’ll be talking about why we’re wired to tell stories, how it helps us make sense of things, and why your story - no matter how small it feels - can have a big impact on someone else.

Produced in Salford by Audio Always for BBC Radio 1.