What if the place that was supposed to shelter you became the very thing you had to survive?

In this unforgettable second episode of The Pemberton Podcast, Steve Pemberton revisits the house on Arnold Street, where he first learned that love could be conditional and protection could come with a cost. For the first time, he speaks the name he once kept hidden, offering clarity to a story long veiled in silence.

This episode is not just a recollection; it’s a reckoning. Through quiet moments of reflection and extraordinary perseverance, Steve reveals how even the smallest act of compassion, like a box of books on a porch, can ignite the will to keep going.

He speaks to anyone who’s ever been mislabeled, underestimated, or told to stay silent. And he offers proof that identity is not assigned but reclaimed, and that you can rise, not in spite of your story, but because of it.

For the visionary who feels deeply and the achiever who fights to be seen, this is your reminder: your past does not disqualify you. It prepares you.
This isn’t just about where you come from. It’s about who you choose to become.

Host: Steve Pemberton

Produced by: David Alexander

What happens when your child asks the one question you’ve spent your whole life preparing to answer?

In this powerful new series, author and speaker Steve Pemberton revisits the deeply personal story behind his bestselling memoir A Chance in the World. Blending new reflections with never-before-shared memories, Steve takes listeners beyond the book—uncovering the moments of resilience that shaped his journey.

Through the eyes of his children, the rediscovery of a long-lost case file, and a single childhood photo that changed everything, Steve explores how we make peace with the past, heal generational wounds, and build the families we always longed for.

If you’ve ever felt out of place, overlooked, or wondered if your beginnings define your endings—this podcast is for you. The Pemberton Podcast reminds us all: we each deserve a chance in the world, and we each have the power to give one.

Host: Steve Pemberton

Produced by: David Alexander

Welcome to The Pemberton Podcast, hosted by Steve Pemberton, bestselling author of A Chance in the World and The Lighthouse Effect and a pioneering executive with a passion for purpose-driven leadership. This podcast is a space for reflection, resilience, and hope, created for anyone who has ever felt unseen, uncertain, or in need of a reminder that beginnings don’t define endings.

Through powerful conversations and personal insights, Steve shares stories that lift, lessons that linger, and chances worth taking.

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