Season 2: From software sales to Ukraine’s front lines — Will Blackburn’s story
Will Blackburn on convoys, courage, and his book The War Next Door.
When Russia invaded Ukraine, Will Blackburn was selling software in Poland. Within 24 hours, refugees were arriving in his town — and his life was changed forever.
Trading his sales kit for his old Army Reserve gear, Will began sourcing medical supplies and driving convoys into the Donbas. Now, in his book The War Next Door: My Journeys into Ukraine, he shares what it’s like to risk your life to help strangers, and to carry the voices of Ukrainians living under fire.
⚠️ This episode contains descriptions of war and trauma. Listener discretion advised.
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01:33 - Intro Will Blackburn
04:40 - How did people respond?
06:31 - Does it really make a difference?
08:28 - What mattered?
09:36 - Biggest challenge?
11:27 - No protection!
12:30 - Reality of the situation
15:25 - Life carries on
16:33 - Book motivation?
19:53 - Writing challenges
21:51 - Teacher inspired
24:34 - Stress?
27:30 - Black humour
29:44 - Part 2
30:17 - The book
32:42 - Who contributed?
34:34 - Wife’s grandmother
36:42 - Another book?
38:35 - Revelation?
41:07 - Dealing with social media
43:16 - Looking after yourself and family
46:31 - Switch off?
48:46 - How can we contact you?
50:30 - What would you like to see for the future?
51:50 - Conclusion
52:30 - End
