S4E11 - Ray Mia

The Longest Day Podcast

Ray Mia recounts his longest day in 1979, living above his father’s junk store in Liverpool in a household that didn’t celebrate Christmas.
He outlines his experiences of growing up as an individual of color in a predominantly white society, highlighting the challenges of navigating cultural identity and belonging. Ray shares his experiences of feeling excluded and confused due to his cultural and religious differences growing up in Seaforth, Liverpool, winning an assisted place at a fee-paying school, his experience at Oxford University, and beyond. He discusses his experiences with identity and belonging, the importance of family, and how his upbringing has shaped his decision-making processes.
Through the conversation, Ray reflects on his career as a media executive, explores the complexities of creative decision-making and the role of disappointment in personal and professional growth.