In this raw, inspiring episode, we dive deep into the incredible journey of Jodie Kidd — from the global catwalks of Chanel and British Vogue to racing Ferraris at Monza and running her own pub in West Sussex.
She opens up about her love for speed, her pivotal moment on Top Gear, and how she’s defied every expectation — becoming a true automotive icon.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: “So much more than a fashion model”
01:13 – From the runway to racing: Jodie’s unexpected pivot
02:45 – Growing up on a farm and discovering horsepower
04:35 – Life in New York, Milan, Paris — but heart always in the countryside
05:59 – First taste of car culture: The Gumball Rally
08:17 – “That F40 moment” – Fifth Avenue & flying dollar bills
09:57 – Top Gear debut: beating Jeremy Clarkson
12:18 – Perry McCarthy says, “You should race.”
13:10 – Becoming a professional racing driver
15:01 – Festival of Speed & Goodwood memories
16:13 – Top Gear Ashes, car-on-car madness
17:28 – “Racing gave me joy in a way modeling never could”
19:25 – How a model becomes a racer — step by step
21:03 – 200,000 people watching her race debut at Monza
23:00 – “The fear before the green light hits…”
25:20 – Zero training, straight into pro-level competition
27:21 – Breaking barriers: lone woman on the grid
30:03 – Competitive from day one — and trained to win
33:19 – Did the fashion world understand?
34:13 – One word: Top Gear
36:00 – The making of Kid in a Sweet Shop
39:03 – Nigel Mansell, legends, and letting people open up
42:00 – The mystery of private collectors & hidden garages
44:20 – Jodie’s own car collection & selling the 550
46:09 – “Why I bought a pub — and what it taught me”
49:03 – Goodwood, Pagani takeovers & events at The Half Moon
52:56 – Learning to say “no” and slow down
53:45 – Regret, lessons, and building a life beyond fame
54:28 – Final thoughts: “I don’t regret the wrong turns. They were all part of the story.”
Contact: dan@driventalent.co.uk
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