The Beginning, Middle, and End with Leigh-Anne Pinnock | Mo Gilligan

From girl group superstardom to carving her path as a solo artist, Leigh-Anne Pinnock sits down with Mo Gilligan to talk beginnings, balance, and being boldly independent. In this candid conversation, Leigh-Anne opens up about life after Little Mix, embracing motherhood, finding her creative freedom, and the lessons behind her powerful documentary Race, Pop & Power.

They dive into her musical roots, the pressure of fame, her evolving identity, and what it really means to be an artist on her own terms. Honest, funny, and deeply human—this is Leigh-Anne Pinnock like you’ve never heard her before.

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0:00 – Family drama & growing up chaos
0:17 – Why Leigh-Anne loves podcasts
0:36 – Growing up in High Wycombe
0:55 – Her dad the “champion boxer”
1:43 – Caribbean roots: Bajan & Jamaican heritage
2:33 – Jamaica vs Barbados
3:29 – How her heritage shaped her music
4:56 – Life growing up in High Wycombe
6:03 – Discovering music & early ambitions
7:05 – Uploading to MySpace at 15
7:53 – Working at Pizza Hut & applying for The X Factor
9:07 – Family dynamics & being the youngest sibling
10:49 – Auditioning for The X Factor at 18
12:03 – Becoming part of Little Mix
13:56 – Fame, fast success & missing out on normal life
16:17 – Realizing the group’s legacy
17:34 – Touring the world with Little Mix
19:02 – Wild love from fans in Brazil & Latin America
20:22 – 70 million records sold worldwide
21:28 – Going solo & feeling the pressure
22:59 – Finding her sound & going independent
24:52 – Performing solo vs being in a group
26:09 – Creative control & visual direction
28:09 – Making her documentary Race, Pop & Power
29:56 – Speaking about race & representation
31:43 – Balancing pop stardom & personal identity
33:38 – Musical influences & R&B roots
34:32 – Acting debut in Boxing Day
35:46 – Working with Aml Ameen & learning to act
37:23 – Future dream roles & creative ambition
37:52 – Introvert or extrovert?
38:35 – Life as a mum & the school run
41:15 – Finding balance between motherhood & career
42:04 – Social media, fandoms & mental health
43:52 – Staying authentic as an independent artist
44:51 – New music & upcoming album
45:05 – Performing on Strictly Come Dancing
46:22 – The “end” chapter: motherhood, legacy & balance
48:13 – Planting seeds for her children’s future
50:25 – Final reflections & gratitude
51:19 – Outro & message to listeners