No Bullsh*t Talks
No Bullsh*t Talks is hosted by Sabrina Chevannes, a London-based entrepreneur, founder of an entrepreneurs' members' club, self-development leader for the Forbes Business Council, TEDxShoreditch organiser and international chess master. In each episode she has raw, honest conversations with ambitious entrepreneurs about what their industry is really like. The focus is on cutting through the hype and clichés of entrepreneurship and telling the unvarnished stories behind building a business. Episodes are candid and personal, aimed at founders who want real talk rather than polished advice.
Episodes
S3 E22: Two Best Friends Who Built a Business on Being Everyone's Second Choice | Jack Frimston & Zac Thompson
Video SummaryJack Frimston and Zac Thompson have been best friends since they were 15. They’ve lived together, travelled the world together, and now run We Have A Meeting - a B2B sales agency they proudly bill as the UK’s second best. One started it with a fourth baby on the way and a month’s wages in the bank. The other quit a cruise ship singing career to join him. Five years in, their best fina
S3 E21: Is Personal Branding Advice Already Oversaturated? | Christina Minshull
Christina Minshull spent 15 years on the corporate side - leading brand and social teams at EY, LinkedIn and WestJet, winning a Cannes award along the way - before founding The Brand Audit, a personal brand strategy agency for CEOs and executives. And she might be the only person running one who actually comes from a marketing background.In this episode, Christina joins Sabrina for a conversation
S3 E20: Thirty Years at PwC, Then He Started From Scratch With Zero Clients | With Lawrie Philpott
DescriptionLawrie Philpott spent thirty years inside PwC before founding his own leadership consultancy, Philpott Black. In this episode we go through the actual jobs behind that CV: consulting assignments in Kuwait during Ramadan, Liberia, Nigeria, Kenya and Sudan, leading a flood control strategy for Bangkok, and a trip to the high Arctic that dropped to minus 76 with wind chill, all in the name
S3 E19: Who Actually Pays When You Build a Company | Louisa Plint
Louisa Plint is a third-time founder at 34 who started her first business at 20. She's now the CEO of AuxPay and Auxeris, building fintech tools to fix one of the most persistent and painful problems in business - recruiters not getting paid on time.But this episode goes far beyond B2B payments. Louisa and Sabrina get into the hiring crisis and the AI cold war that's made finding good peop
S3 E18: Inside the Room Where Brands Decide If Your Podcast Is Worth The Money | Ashley Morris
Ashley Morris is the co-founder of Pod Partnerships, a content sponsorship agency connecting brands with podcasters and YouTubers. He's spent five years inside the industry training over 10,000 podcasters and working with hundreds of brands - and he knows better than almost anyone what actually makes a podcast valuable to a brand. Spoiler: it has nothing to do with your subscriber count.In thi
S3 E17: The Woman Selling Impact Back to the Attention Economy with Isvari Maranwe
Isvari Maranwe has had one of the most unconventional career paths you'll hear on this podcast - from particle physics and supernova cosmology, to national security law, to US government attorney, to accidental influencer with 350,000 followers, to founder of two platforms with a shared mission: fix what's broken about social media and the media industry itself.In this episode, Isvari join
S3 E16: The Company of One: Build a Profitable Business Without the Burnout with Harri Davies
Video SummaryHarri Davies hasn't applied for a job since 2011. Instead, he's spent his career finding founders with real problems and pitching himself as the person to solve them - from corporate law and tackling inequality in the legal profession, to running an accelerator helping graduates and mid-career professionals build profitable businesses from scratch.In this episode, Harri joins
S3 E15: Why Niching Down Is Bad Advice If You Have Multiple Passions with Adama Lorna
Adama is a senior software engineer, YouTuber with 185k subscribers, powerlifter, oil painter, and founder of The Multi Passionate Professional - and she has spent years figuring out how to make all of it work together, not despite each other.In this episode, Adama joins Sabrina to dig into what it really means to build a personal brand when you have multiple passions, and why the standard advice
S3 E14: The Confidence Coach Who Failed on Live TV with Fred Afrifa
Fred Afrifa moved to the UK at 12 years old not speaking a word of English, grew up as the only African kid in Milan where racism was just "normal," ran away from a school fight and discovered he was one of the fastest teenagers in the country, became a two-time national sprint champion, drove deliveries to pay the bills, and is now the go-to communication coach for executives at some of
S3 E13: She Was 16, Had No Hollywood Connections, And Got Keanu Reeves To Executive Produce Her Film with Bianca Mitchell-Avila
Bianca Mitchell Avila started making her chess documentary, Madwoman's Game, at her dining table when she was just 15 years old - with no Hollywood connections, no budget, and one piece of advice from her dad: the worst thing that can happen if you reach out is a no.Six years later, that cold email landed Keanu Reeves as executive producer, and the film is premiering at the Miami Film Festival. In
S3 E12: Why Most Creatives Build An Audience Instead Of A Community (And Why That's The Wrong Move) with Ajani Griffith
What does it really take to build a creative career on your own terms? In this episode of No Bullshit Talks, Sabrina sits down with Ajani Griffith - Miami-based film producer, music supervisor, director, and content creator who has worked with Warner Music, Sony, Universal, Heineken, and Red Stripe. His work has contended for three Oscars, and he's been vlogging for over a decade. But none of it c
S3 E11: She Got Defrauded Out of Five Figures - Then Went Full CIA Mode with Jenna Zhang
Jenna Zhang built Sipzen, a TCM-inspired sparkling wellness drink, after being diagnosed with PCOS and Hashimoto's and deciding Western medicine wasn't enough. In this episode, we get into the real story behind launching a physical product from scratch, being turned down by 80% of development companies, managing a team of people twice your age at 23, and what happened when a marketing agency turne
S3 E10: The Man Behind Ali Abdaal & Chris Williamson's Personal Brands with Joe Gannon
What does it actually take to build a personal brand that works? Joe Gannon, founder of personal branding and content agency Amplify, has been behind some of the biggest names in the creator economy — including Chris Williamson (now top 10 on Spotify's Global charts) and Ali Abdaal. In this episode, we get into the real story: the burnout, the business lessons he learned three years too late, the
S3 E9: It Took 22 Years To Get This Film Made. Here's Why I Didn't Quit with Carla Berkowitz
From pawn to queen — what chess, bullying, and 20 years of persistence taught one filmmaker about life and business.In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, I sit down with Carla Berkowitz — Venezuelan-born filmmaker, martial artist, former anti-Nazi spy (yes, really), and the creator behind the critically acclaimed chess documentary Critical Thinking (starring John Leguizamo and Michael K. Williams)
S3 E8: What Investors Actually Want (And Why Most Founders Get It Wrong) with Mike Lingle
Mike Lingle is back - five years after his first appearance on No Bullsh*t Talks, this time in person in Miami. Mike is a serial entrepreneur, startup mentor, VC fund manager, and former developer who's gone all-in on AI.In this episode, we get into the financial mistakes that kill startups, why most founders shouldn't raise money until they truly understand their numbers, and what investors are a
S3 E7: The Truth About Female Founder Cliques And Performative Feminism with Amy Kean
Everyone's talking about empowering women. Not everyone means it.Amy Kean is the CEO of Good Shout, a social psychologist in training, and the founder of the Unlikable Woman Summit - a movement for women who've been told they're too much, too loud, or too direct. She's also one of the most honest voices in the room when it comes to calling out the BS that hides behind women's empowerment branding.
S3 E6: Why Charging More Than Everyone Else Was Our Best Business Decision With Maxim Martin
What does it actually take to build the most expensive spa in London - and why would anyone deliberately price themselves out of reach of most customers?Maxim Martin, founder of Seven Bali Spa in central London, didn't stumble into luxury. He made a calculated decision to charge more than anyone else, serve a clientele that is 99% non-British, and build a business that runs on retention rather tha
S3 E5: PR Isn’t What You Think - What Founders Get Wrong About Personal Branding With Priscilla Pollara
Most entrepreneurs waste time and money on PR that doesn’t work. Why? Because they’ve been sold a lie.In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, I’m joined by Priscilla Pollara — former top-tier journalist and strategic advisor to government officials — who now helps small business owners build brands that actually get noticed.We break down the biggest myths around PR, media exposure, and personal bran
S3 E4: The Truth About Raising Money - What Founders Get Wrong with Anthony Rose - the CEO of SeedLegals
How do you actually raise investment for your startup — without the fluff?In this episode of No Bullsht Talks, I sit down with Anthony Rose, CEO of SeedLegals, to uncover the truth about raising capital. From pitching to term sheets, Anthony shares the real mistakes founders make when trying to secure funding — and what separates successful raises from failed ones.Whether you’re raising your first
S3 E3: The Discipline Behind Success: Why This Agency Owner Ran Half a Marathon To Work Every Day With Clair Heaviside
What does running a half marathon before work teach you about building a business?In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, we sit down with Clair Heaviside, co-founder of marketing agency Serotonin and ultra-marathon runner, to talk about the underrated power of resilience, discipline, and entrepreneur health.Clair didn’t just build a successful marketing agency - she did it while running 13 miles to
S3 E2: Why content is the future of business with Jack Gaisford
Jack Gaisford is the founder of The Content Club and former agency owner. He candidly shares his journey of what it was like running a video production agency and not enjoying it, to making the decision to go all-in on content and even start a content community - The Content Club. Jack shares a No Bullsh*t review on life as an agency owner, and tips for how to produce quality content as a founder.
S3 E1: The Money Mistakes Killing Your Business (+ The Truth About Content Creation) with Laura Moore
Laura Moore is a money mindset coach who helps people make more money and change their relationship with money. We kick off the new season of the No Bullsh*t Talks podcast with a special live show and Laura discusses the biggest money mistakes that entrepreneurs make and some practical tips on how to build your wealth. Plus, as a social media influencer, Laura creates a lot of content for her audi
S2 E30: 29 Lessons from the UK’s top entrepreneurs
If you only listen to one episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, let this be the one!
As we close up season 2, Sabrina Chevannes does a full recap of all the lessons she's learned from each of her guests this year.
In an extra-long and value-packed episode, you will get an overview of every episode aired this season along with the biggest lesson that Sabrina personally took away from each episode.
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S2 E29: How to land more sales for your business in 2025 with Katie Street
In this dynamic episode of No Bullshit Talks, Katie Street, founder of Street Agency, joins the host to discuss the importance of authenticity and transparency in business. They dive into the challenges and realities of running and marketing a business, emphasizing the need for genuine engagement and content that reflects the true ups and downs behind the scenes.
Katie shares her strategic deci
S2 E28: The future of the creator economy with Alicia Richardson
*Breaking Down Barriers: Navigating Authenticity and Diversity in Entrepreneurship*
In this episode of No Bullshit Talks, host Sabrina Buford introduces guest Alicia Richardson, founder of Black Creates Connect, DEI trainer, and lead diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant. The conversation revolves around the importance of authenticity in content creation and business, the challenges black p
S2 E27: Being a male ally in a man's world with Lee Chambers
Summary
Challenging the Male Perspective: Inside the World of Gender Equality with Lee ChambersIn this episode of 'No Bullshit Talks,' host Sabrina interviews Lee Chambers, a qualified psychologist and advocate for gender equality, known as the Black Autistic Guy on social media.
Lee shares his mission to guide men towards understanding and championing gender inclusion. Discussing his journey fr
S2 E26: Raising Capital for Your Startup by Siddhi Mittal
From Trading Floors to Private Chefs: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Siddhi Mittal
In this episode of 'No Bullshit Talks', host interviews Siddhi Mittal, co-founder and co-CEO of YHangry, a platform offering private chefs at home for the same cost as dining out. Siddhi shares insights on overcoming challenges as a female entrepreneur, her journey through various accelerator programs including Y
S2 E25: How to sell on LinkedIn with Richard Moore
The Truth About Personal Branding and Effective Selling on LinkedIn with Richard Moore
In this engaging episode of 'No Bullshit Talks,' host Sabrina introduces Richard Moore, a renowned LinkedIn sales expert, founder of the LinkedIn Client Accelerator, and the architect behind the Art of Sell community.
They dive deep into the misconceptions of personal branding, the fallacies of superficial p
S2 E24: How to get paid for public speaking with Pascalle Bergmans
From Stage to Success: Pascalle Bergmans' Transformation & Insights on Getting Paid for Public Speaking
Pascalle Bergmans shares her journey from being a West End musical theatre performer to becoming a successful public speaking coach. After a stroke ended her theatre career, she navigated through corporate jobs and severe mental health challenges before founding Presentales.
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S2 E23: Building a Portfolio Career Without Labels with Charlie Rogers
Beyond Labels: Embracing the Journey with Charlie Rogers
In this episode of 'No Bullshit Talks,' host Sabrina interviews Charlie Rogers, the founder of the Undefinable Community and a semi-pro sponsored athlete who has represented Team GB. Charlie shares his philosophy of seeing beyond conventional labels to connect with others as human beings, revealing how this approach has shaped his business
S2 E22: Running a Business with ADHD with Leanne Maskell
Summary
Leanne Maskell is the founder of ADHD Works and is one of the countries leading ADHD coaches. Her books on ADHD are bestsellers and she's a LinkedIn Top Voice on this topic too.
She delves into what it's like running a business with ADHD and what other founders should do if they think they have ADHD or are struggling with symptoms.
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S2 E21: Why AI is NOT a threat to copywriting with Konrad Sanders
Summary
Konrad Sanders is the founder of The Creative Copywriter, a copywriting agency based in London.
While other copywriters are freaking out about the rise of AI being a threat to their jobs, Konrad and his team are creating their own GPTs and using AI to improve their processes and surpass other agencies instead.
Learn about how they create data-driven solutions in the form of copy for th
S2 E20: Coach v Mentor v Advisor with Holly Tennock
From Agency Owner to Nature Advocate: Holly Tennock on Embracing Balance in Business
Holly Tennock is an exited agency owner who sold her agency back in 2019 and completed her earn out after a couple of years. She now runs Wilder Work, to help business owners be more at one with nature.
She explains what selling her agency was really like and how difficult it was for her.
Plus, she explains w
S2 E19: How to improve your wellbeing as an entrepreneur with Ryan Hopkins
From Adversity to Advocacy: Ryan Hopkins' Journey to Well-Being Leadership
In this inspiring conversation, Ryan Hopkins, a leading voice in well-being and mental health, shares his transformative journey from facing adversity to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Discover practical strategies to enhance your well-being as an entrepreneur, including the importance of resilience, seeking support,
S2 E18: How to improve business operations with Lu Castello
Summary
Lu Castello has over a decade of experience in operations management and now runs their own company helping business owners prevent burnout by running their businesses more smoothly and streamlining.
Lu and Sabrina discuss the common mistakes founders do and what they can do improve.
Lu also discusses what it's like running a business as someone who identifies as non-binary.
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S2 E17: Balancing being a business owner with family life with James Cuss
From Rock Bottom to Resilience: James Cuss Entrepreneurial Journey
Join James Cuss as he shares his journey of balancing entrepreneurship with family life. Discover how he navigated challenges, found support, and prioritized self-care while building a successful business. Tune in for insights on maintaining relationships, fostering connections, and finding fulfillment in both work and family. Don
S2 E16: How to pitch your way to success with Avital Eusgeld
Video Summary
Avital Eusgeld is the founder of HiPitched Agency, a strategic brand agency based in Israel. Avital is an expert in brand strategy, storytelling and pitching. She started her career in Washington DC, working next to the most powerful people in office, before moving to London and working at the Israeli Embassy helping startups. Her story of determination and resilience is one to be t
S2 E15: From Professional Footballer to Agency Owner with Jidé Maduako
Jidé Maduako is a former professional footballer, playing for Leicester City Football Club, but now runs his own influencer agency - Yoke Network.
He talks about what life was like as a professional footballer and how it felt to give up a career that he worked all his life for to start something completely different.
Find out how Jidé has created a community of thousands and is also launching
S2 E14: Essential Business Lessons from a 3x Founder with Sara Roberts
Summary
Sara Roberts is a 3x founder, who now helps other entrepreneurs with their business growth. In this episode, we explore each of Sara's businesses and what went well and what didn't. Plus, how she was able to navigate the worst possible times and come out of it on the other side in one piece. She provides great insight to any founder looking to grow their business and not make fatal mista
S2 E13: How to create the most authentic company culture with Andrew Dobbie
Andrew Dobbie is the founder of the branding and creative agency Made Brave. They are known for having an incredible team culture and always attracting the right talent to the team.
Andrew discusses what to look out for when hiring, how to create a genuine culture even when remote working and the mistakes he’s made along the way.
Sabrina and Andrew also discuss how Andrew became big on TikTok
S2 E12: How to amplify the voices of black women with Tobi Oredein
Summary
Tobi Oredein is the founder of Black Ballad, the UK’s top digital platform for and by black women.
As a former journalist, Tobi’s uses her skills to help amplify the voices of other black women in the UK, making them feel heard and respected.
She is responsible for putting 56 black women on a billboard all over the UK as an International Women’s Day campaign with Google.
Find out h
S2 E11: How to win more business from social selling with Nick Raeburn
Nick Raeburn is the number one social selling coach in the UK and joins us this week to discuss exactly what social selling is, how to do it properly and how to use it to win more business and make more money.
We compare this to personal branding, marketing and the pros and cons of being vulnerable on social media.
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S2 E10: Climbing up the corporate ladder as a black woman with Patrice Gordon
Episode Summary
Patrice Gordon, one of the world’s leading reverse mentoring
experts, discusses her career in the corporate world and her transition to be
an executive coach.
She gives us the insights into what made successful teams in
organisations such as Royal Mail and Virgin, as well as how to climb the
corporate ladder, especially as a woman of colour.
Patrice also talks about how she u
S2 E9: The Truth About What It’s Like Selling Your Business with Adam Rubins
Navigating Entrepreneurship and Facing Reality with Adam Rubins
In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, join Adam Rubins, former head of EMEA marketing at Disney and founder of Now Next Why, for an enlightening conversation. Adam shares his intricate journey of selling his business, addressing the challenges and emotional toll it takes on an entrepreneur. The discussion emphasises the importance of
S2 E8: The Secret of Personal Branding with Izzy Prior
Navigating the Complexity of Personal Branding and Authenticity with Izzy Prior
In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, we sit down with Izzy Prior, a 23-year-old founder of Spark Social Media and a LinkedIn top voice. They delve into Izzy's journey in personal branding, overcoming ageism, and imposter syndrome. The conversation covers the dynamics of social media manipulation, including engagemen
S2 E7: Busting Taboos and Beating the Dragons with Peony Li
Empowering Women’s Health: Peony Li’s Journey from Personal Struggles to Entrepreneurial Success
In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, Peony Li, founder of Jude, discusses her decade-long battle with a bladder infection and the societal taboos surrounding bladder health. Sharing how she turned her personal struggles into a thriving healthcare business, Peony highlights the global prevalence of b
S2 E6: How to Make More Money and Have Less Stress with Marcus Hemsley
Balancing Entrepreneurship and Personal Well-being: Insights from Marcus Hemsley
In this episode of No Bullshit Talks, host Sabrina welcomes Marcus Hemsley to explore the intersections of entrepreneurship, personal growth, and well-being. Marcus, co-founder of Fountain Partnership and founder of the Million Tree Pledge and The Reconnect Weekend Retreat, shares his journey from burnout to maste
S2 E5: Anti-Toxic Productivity with Caitlin Rozario
Navigating Productivity with Caitlin Rozario: Overcoming Challenges and Building a Sustainable Work-Life Balance
In this episode of No Bullshit Talks, the host speaks with Caitlin Rozario, founder of Interlude and head of brand and culture at Metrikus. Caitlin shares her journey of overcoming a unique vision impairment and discusses how she manages to excel in multiple roles. She emphasises the
S2 E4: Building a property portfolio & making more money with Nicole Bremner
Summary
Real Talk with Nicole Bremner: Navigating Property Investment, Financial Advice, and Entrepreneurship
In this episode of No Bullshit Talks, the host introduces Nicole Bremner, a chartered financial planner, bestselling author, investor, and successful property developer. Nicole shares her journey from working at Goldman Sachs to
becoming a prominent figure in property development, detaili
S2 E3: How to become a profitable trader and Trading 101 with Jason Graystone
Summary
Revealing the Truths of Trading and Content Creation
In this insightful episode of 'No Bullshit Talks,' Jason Graystone, an accomplished YouTuber and trader, shares his journey of transforming misconceptions about trading and entrepreneurship. The candid discussion highlights the necessity of a process-oriented mindset, the hurdles of maintaining motivation amidst social media distract
S2 E2: Understanding the power of storytelling with Amanda Baker
Summary
Navigating the Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship with Amanda Baker
In this episode, the host shares an emotional journey through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the struggles of not following gut instincts, giving away too much equity, and losing a company. This podcast aims to uncover the truths and myths of the entrepreneurial world through raw and honest conversatio
S2 E1: Pivoting through adversity to success with Natalie Connor
Summary
No Bullshit Talks: Overcoming Adversity with Natalie Connor
In this episode of No Bullshit Talks, host Sabrina Chevannes engages in a profound and inspiring
conversation with Natalie Connor, a former barrister turned entrepreneur. The episode explores Natalie's journey through significant adversity, including losing her partner, home, and job, and how she transformed her life through mi
S1 E30: My podcast lessons from Season 1
Podcasting is not as easy as people think. It may be simple to record audio and upload it to a platform, but how do you come up with good quality content week on week? What about if you want to record a video podcast? How do you actually promote your podcast and make sure it's heard by your target audience?
These are all the difficult things about podcasting and I cover what I've learned from my e
S1 E29: Hostage Negotiation in Business with Terry Tucker
Terry Tucker was a SWAT negotiator who has seen some crazy things in his time! Sadly, he had a rare form of cancer that caused him to have his leg amputated and so he's no longer in the force. However, Terry has decided to use his experiences to inspire many other people and wrote a book called Sustainable Excellence.
In this exciting episode, Terry recalls some of his encounters on the for
S1 E28: Sex, orgasms and dick sizes: why communication is essential in all relationships
Dr. Tara, phD, is a professor of relational and sexual communication at and a relationship coach at luvbites.co, Her work has been featured in the likes of as Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health Magazines, and HelloGiggles. She's also given a TEDx talk called Become Sexually Powerful.
In this explicit podcast, we discuss why communication is THE most important factor in all relationships and
S1 E27: Dealing with abuse and trying to remain positive with Jenn Junod
Jenn Junod has been through it all - sexual abuse, brain surgery, solitary confinement, mental abuse, rape and suicide attempts. But yet, she's a positive person looking to inspire others who have suffered the same inflictions.
Jenn runs her own podcast called Sh!t you don't want to talk about, as she believes that even though people don't want to talk about these difficult issues, it's importan
S1 E26 – Creating a personal brand on LinkedIn, authenticity and DEI With Shoaib Ahmed
Shoaib Ahmed is a personal branding expert and has already built up a huge community on LinkedIn at just 23 years old. He now runs his own personal branding agency, advising CEOs and founders.
However, Shoaib struggles with the lack of diversity in the creative sector and feels there needs to be more representation to inspire the younger generation.
We discuss DEI issues, how authentic
S1 E25: How to make it as an actor and turning your art into NFTs with Katie Chonocas
Katie Chonocas has a glowing CV - successful actor starring in movies and TV shows next to the likes of Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Nicholas Cage just to name a few.
But it was a hard grind to get there. Katie reveals the strategies she used to land these Hollywood roles and how to get ahead in the acting world.
She's the first actor to have her headshot as an NFT and is now
S1 E24: Dealing with PTSD after suffering sexual abuse and other traumas with Dr. Anissa Reilly
Dr. Anissa Reilly helps people turn their pain into power. As a victim of serious trauma herself, she helps others guide their way through their pain and come out on the other side even stronger. Anissa got her PhD despite suffering PTSD and now runs her own show, talking through others’ pain and helping them get through it. We get deep into serious issues and learn how victims can learn to heal a
S1 E23: How entrepreneurs are like high-performance athletes with Julian Hayes II
Julian Hayes II is an Executive Health Coach, but with a difference... he's all about the epigenetics. Wondering what that is? You need to tune in to find out!
During this episode, he compares entrepreneurs to high-performance athletes, gives us tips on how to avoid burnout, keep healthy and even meal prep tips!
Julian lets us realise that even as a busy entrepreneur, it's still possible to find
S1 E22: Creating perfect sales and marketing copy with Alyson Lex
Alyson Lex is obsessed with copywriting, and in particular, she specialises in writing copy that sells. This is a common concern among small business owners and entrepreneurs as they worry that they’re not good writers and it can reflect their brand badly. Alyson gives some great tips on what to do to create fantastic sales copy and how you can still write well even if you’re not a “writer”.
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S1 E21: Busting diet myths, fitness influencers and nutrition tips with Tatiana Keay
Tatiana Keay is a licensed dietician and has heard all the cliché tips and tricks on how to lose weight. In this episode, Tatiana speaks frankly about the cowboys in her industry and who to believe and not believe. We discuss the perils of following “perfect bodies” on social media and how to handle this when it comes to self-esteem and mental health.
Tatiana has also kindly gifted readers a sampl
S1 E20: Marijuana Marketing: Life in the Cannabis Industry with Johnathan McFarlane
Johnathan McFarlane is the Director of Strategy at Hybrid Marketing Co – the world’s largest cannabis-focused marketing strategy. CBD brands have proven very popular in the UK, but with several states legalising cannabis, the story is a lot different over there! Find out how Johnathan and his agency conduct marijuana marketing in the USA and how this can apply to other tricky industries.
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S1 E19: How the right inspiration can transform your career and lead to happiness with Liana Fricker
Liana Fricker is the Inspirer-in-Chief at the Inspiration Space, where she helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses and achieve goals together. She has spent her whole career in the creative space, navigating through a world of sexism and racism and has learnt many ways to grow stronger and fight discrimination.
Liana now inspires other to do the same on a daily basis and even recently gave
S1 E18: Running a business while living on a boat with Jo Caruana
Have you ever wondered what it's like to live on a boat? How about running a business while on a boat? Well, Jo Caruana does both! She takes remote working to a whole new level!
Jo Caruana runs Finesse Group - a successful PR agency with 18 members of staff, all from her boat that she sails around the world in!
She's saving the environment, got an amazing work/life balance and is smash
S1 E17: How to get VC funding and design the perfect pitch deck with Mike Lingle
Mike Lingle is a serial entrepreneur who runs a company called Rocket Proforma which helps businesses land VC funding and design the perfect pitch deck.
Many startups think they have the best business idea, design a great presentation in PowerPoint and send that off to several investors. However, the success rate of this is extremely low and Mike Lingle shares why!
If you’re in a business looking
S1 E16: A real Queen’s Gambit Story? From a dream to a Grandmaster with Nadya Ortiz
Nadya Ortiz grew up on the mean streets of Colombia, in a humble family and not a lot of money. However, she had a dream of becoming a chess Grandmaster and she worked and couch-surfed until she could do it.
Now a software developer at Apple, living in Silicon Valley and the first woman to ever obtain this title in Colombia, Nadya truly lives the American Dream.
This raw conversation includes topi
S1 E15: Increasing productivity and essential tools for your business with Brittany Dixon
Brittany Dixon helps you fix your business. There are some things which may seem obvious, but so many business owners forget to do. Britany takes a look at business processes and ensures that you have all the right tools for a smooth an efficient work day.
She may be one of the most organised and productive women around!
This episode has loads of great tips for how to increase productivity and imp
S1 E14: How to attract and retain the best talent for your business with Mitch Gray
With The Great Resignation upon us, how do businesses attract and retain talent? Mitch Gray helps businesses do this for a living. And we’re not just talking about large corporations. This podcast provides so many gems for small businesses who are looking to stay competitive in the current hiring market.
This episode is perfect for anyone who runs a business and is having recruitment problems at t
S1 E13: Beating Breast Cancer, New York Fashion Week and Women’s Empowerment with Christine Handy
Christine Handy is one of the most inspirational women around; she started off her career as a model but developed breast cancer. Instead of shrivelling away, she fought it, beat it and then designed her own swimwear line for other survivors!
She now studies at Harvard and modelled her own line in New York’s Fashion Week!
Her aim is to bring up women and inspire them everywhere. A truly inspiratio
S1 E12: How to Become a World Record Holder With Gagandeep Singh
Gagandeep was never the strongest kid growing up, but somehow became a world record holder doing the most amount of pull-ups in 12 hours. He now has his sights set on the next record and shares his secrets of how he's planning to do it!
He's also written several books and is working on a startup!
This episode is for anyone who has big goals and wants to learn how to achieve them.
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S1 E11 – Fighting the Gender Gap in Business With Kim Hayden
Kim Hayden is the founder of The Resilient Series, whose mission is:
"To Inspire Resilience in Women by sharing stories & experiences through the Resilient Series Community."
After a successful career in real estate, Kim now inspires other women to achieve their dreams at gets them equipped with media assets that helps them land paid speaking gigs and accelerate their careers!
We talk about
S1 E10: Stand-up Comedy, E-Sports Commentary and Podcasting Life With Flobo Boyce
Flobo Boyce is everywhere in digital entertainment!! He's an e-sports commentator, DJ and podcaster, but also a stand-up comic and author! This guy has an insane journey and has learnt some epic lessons along the way.
We explore the world of e-sports and how people can become successful nowadays on the likes of TikTok/YouTube, but also how to deal with mental health issues in a world filled
S1 E9: Habits, Routines and Stress as a Business Owner With Juli Colotti
Juli Colotti's life changed when she read Atomic Habits by James Clear and she put all his teachings into place. She now runs her own gym, gets up at 4am and is a master of her own life. How did she do this?! Find out in this episode!
Definitely an episode for small business owners and entrepreneurs who are overworking themselves at the moment!
Get in touch with Juli in the following ways:
Website
S1 E8: Life as a black male digital creator & entrepreneur with Rodney Perry
Rodney opens up about what life is like as a black man running his own business and the issues he faces. He learned how to spin a negative situation into a positive one - a skill that we'd all love to have.
He started a new business during lockdown and talks about ways to promote the business and survive a pandemic.
Rodney is not afraid to talk out about racial issues and inspire young
S1 E7: Unhustle with Milena Regos
In a world where "hustling" is about a badge of honour and entrepreneurs are proud to do all-nighters while working on their business, Milena has set out to actively discourage this culture. Therefore, she created "Unhustle".
This podcast covers why hustle culture is unhealthy and ways that you can eradicate stress from your life and why we should be encouraging others to do the same.
S1 E6: How Journaling is Great for Mental Health with Rosemary Ikpeme
Rosemary Ikpeme was a formidable talent in the media world, having worked for all the big giants, but she got so sick of working in a male-dominated environment and toxic work culture. This didn't change in real estate either. So, she created Mynd Map - an amazing journal to help people be more productive and improve mental health issues.
Find Rosemary online via the links below:
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S1 E5: Who do you trust when everyone is an "expert"? With Spencer Gallagher
Spencer Gallagher specialises in helping agencies grow to their first £5M and beyond. He has years of experience and "proof" of success in the agency world, helping agencies reach their business goals.
However, it's difficult to know who to trust when everyone is dishing out advice as an "expert".
Spencer dishes out gems of advice on how to succeed as an agency owner (or any small busi
S1 E4: It's OK for women to talk about money with Rose Radford
Rose Radford is a former McKinsey consultant, Tedx speaker and hugely successful business coach and she shares some of words of wisdom to help entrepreneurs achieve their sales goals. Ideal for female entrepreneurs who struggle to talk about all things money.
Website:
https://roseradford.com
Socials:
Instagram
LinkedIn
Facebook
Twitter
S1 E3: Meeting a Women's Chess Grandmaster AND Poker Champion
PokerStars ambassador and women’s chess grandmaster Jennifer Shahade talks to us about female empowerment, entrepreneurship and how beneficial both chess and poker is to everyday life.
She is also the author of Chess Queens: The True Story of a Chess Champion and the Greatest Female Players
https://jennifershahade.com/books
Find more info on Jen at jennifershahade.com, ladiesknight.org, thepokergr
