301 Podcast

In our first episode we welcomed serial entrepreneur Jim Glansdorp to the 301 Podcast. Jim is the founder of Manly.nl, Fullscreen Media and much more. In this podcast, we talked about his never-ending drive of starting up new companies, finding your passion, the latest social media trends and men's mental health.  With the new podcast season, the 301 Podcast is entering the web3 space and now you can buy an exclusive 301 Podcast NFT where all the proceeds will go to charity of choice from our podcast guest. In this episode, Jim Glansdorp and Manly.nl decided to give all proceeds to the Movember movement, which raises awareness for men's mental health. You can buy your NFT for as low as € 10 on Uncut.fm with your credit card, Apple Pay, or other cryptocurrencies.    Find out more about Jim:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-glansdorp-8420a8a4/ https://manly.nl https://fullscreenmedia.nl  

Today we have Jorn Rigter on our microphones and in this episode we talk about focus, productivity and mental well-being that Jorn tries to bring back in peoples life with his latest start up Unpluq. Unpluq is a real traditional start up, from founding in his student years to finding an investor and expanding to new dimensions. We uncovered many topics, from a sometimes broken start up ecosystem, to Vipassana Meditation retreat over to tips to increase your effectivity.    Find out more:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorn-rigter/ https://www.unpluq.com  

In this episode of the 301 podcast we had the honour to sit down with artist and art director Laura Hersée. We talked about the creative process of drawing, learning when to own being an artist and about her groundbreaking project about 'grounding yourself'.    More about Laura:  https://www.instagram.com/laurahersee https://laurahersee.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-hers%C3%A9e-60a52343/    

In this episode we talk to Viktória Pikovská, the founder of Victory Art a platform that brings awareness to the European arts market. Super interesting episode about the early and artsy beginnings in photography, the fable for automation and her empowering way of leading a company and innovating the old fashioned arts industry.    More about Viktória:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikt%C3%B3ria-pikovsk%C3%A1-victoryart/?locale=en_US https://www.victoryart.eu/    

In this episode we finally talk about the hot topic Blockchain with Rorik de Boer, who became interested in Blockchain by age 16. In this episode we talked about his experiences, sailing around the world in his youth, founding multiple start-ups and why his parents could be millionaires right now if they would have followed his very ambitious plans.    More about Rorik:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorik/ https://www.rmblockchain.co/  

In this episode we talked to Jessica Livon an entrepreneur and UX/UI designer. This podcast was all about pivoting - pivoting career choices, moving to different countries, challenging the status quo with her latest start up Hackki and the ethical responsibility of designers in the online and offline world.   More about Jessica: linkedin.com/in/jessica-livon-892368101 https://hackki.nl/?lang=en    

In this episode we talked to high flyer Siebren Hazelhoff Roelfzema, who founded the start up Streamwijzer.nl, which helps you find out, on which network you can watch your favourite series. We talked about his first drop shipping business at age 12, the market research he has done on Tinder for Streamwijzer and the future plans to grow the platform with his recent partnership to continue serving you where to watch the best content on Netflix, Amazon prime and Disney+.  Shownotes:  (01:20) - The the first part we we talked about the self-starter and high achiever Siebren, who skipped a number of classes, starting the first drop shipping attempt at age 12 and saw himself in a competitive rowing environment.  (14:30) - The second chapter where we talked about an 8 weeks working strike that built the base from Streamwijzer.nl, market research on tinder and what it takes to be an entrepreneur in the media business.  (36:35) - The last chapter where we talked about the future of Streamwijzer.nl, the very structured but often unfocused Siebren and the eagerness to learn everything by himself instead of delegating it to someone else.   Other useful links:  Siebren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siebrenhazelhoffroelfzema/ Streamwijzer website: https://www.streamwijzer.nl

(02:00) - The part where we talked about founding Goois Gajes in Busum and why it is not just a lunch coffee but much more than this and the sad story of closing this beautiful place, because of the financial implications of Covid (18:30) - The part where we talked about the life changing 22nd of May on which Bo Gyi got delivered to the hospital, spend 7 days in the induced coma and against all odds woke up again. He shares his experiences, the dreams, the voices he could recognise while being asleep and why he is living live a little bit more consciously now.  (32:30) - The last chapter where we talked about the animal farm of his parent, his future ambitions, how he recharges his energy when he feels down until he answered the final 3 questions. At the end of the episode he added, “what doesn't kill you makes you stronger” which could not have been a better end to this amazing episode. 

We are back with another amazing episode of the 301 Podcast. This time with the founder Laurens Jagt, of the up and coming start up Cyber Security Recruitment. We talked about selling Pokemon cards, how he found his niche for his company and how a 40.000€ haircut, may have changed his life.    Read more about Laurens and Cyber Security recruitment  https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurensjagt/ https://csrecruitment.nl https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyber-security-recruitment/   Shownotes: [00:30] This is Laurens [01:10] Working on a Sunday [04:20] Trading Pokemon cards [05:45] First you need to learn the craft [07:20] Start as early as you can [08:50] The high is higher and lows are lower [09:50] How Cyber Security Recruitment was founded [11:35] Why Recruiters are important [13:45] Cyber Security becomes more important every day [14:50] Why it is difficult to source Cyber Security talent  [16:02] You cannot hide as an entrepreneur [17:10] You don't need a business plan to get started  [18:20] The 40.000 Euro Haircut  [21:40] Set clear goal and set them high  [23:01] Focus on quality and deliver high service  23:55] It is more difficult to keep your path without goals [25:45] Blessed to be an optimistic person [29:45] You are your only other competition [31:30] Turn of your phone at 9 PM  [35:40] I want to proof that I am able to build a company  [38:20] I am proud what we have achieved so far [43:50] Final 3   

In todays episode we met with Laurens Jagt, the founder of Cyber Security Recruitment. In this inspiring talk we talked about learning the craft of founding a business, switching off the phone after 9 and about a 40.000 EUR haircut. Listen to the full episode on Thursday. 

We are back with another hot hot episode of the 301 Podcast. This time with Kyra Baer a mindfulness coach that overcame adversity and is now teaching students and other people to overcome their fears through mindfulness. 

In this weeks episode with talk to Kyra Baer, about overcoming adversity and finding the way into mindfulness. Tune in for the full interview on Thursday. 

In this episode we talk to up and coming entrepreneur and receiver of the Berlin Start up Scholarship Franziska Spoddig. With her Start up Socialbookers, she is trying to create a feeling of home away from home and sense of community for all the digital nomads out there with a Co-living and Coworking concept. In the inspiring episode we talked about the first travel experiences, the time she got robbed in Rio and how she constantly tries to explore her boundaries.    Find more about Franziska:  https://www.thesocialbookers.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/franziska-spoddig/   Shownotes  [00:45] This is Franzi [1:45] The American culture changed me completely [06:24] Unlimited opportunities in the US education [09:56] I got influenced by traveling to different countries [12:30] I became fearless during traveling [16:00] What connects us [22:05] Difficult to keep up friendships [27:05] This is how Socialbookers works [30:18] Is this a Millennial thing? [32:20] If you want to found now it is the time [37:02] Find co-founder that you actually know very well [39:40] Am I on the right track? [42:30] I like to be under pressure [47:10] I haven't been the best friend   [48:57] We need to find another investor [49:55] Top 3 

In this 301 episode, we meet with Franziska Spoddig, the founder of Socialbookers. We talked about how the time in the U.S. changed her life, her travel experiences and all the ins and outs about her first start-up founding experience. Tune in for the full episode on Thursday.    Find more about Franziska: https://www.thesocialbookers.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/franziska-spoddig/  

Words have epic value, this becomes very clear listening to this 301 episode. Every word, every thought that our guest Marin Taal shares, sounds like it has been thought through before. She says about herself she is an internal philosopher, and besides that also a very good physiotherapist and personal coach. In the episode we talked about fitness myths, business advice and that everyone has a prejudice on their own.  

In todays 301 episode, we get a glimpse of Marin Taal. With her long lasting experience in the health and fitness industry we talked about fitness myths, what is a (real) healthy diet, fear of starting up a business and much more.  Tune in for the full episode on Thursday.

Welcome back to another fire episode of the 301 Podcast. This time with the director, writer and poet - Renee Ruben.  In the podcast we take a look behind the scenes of a movies set, how much work goes into a film project, what it is like to be in the centre of attention, we discovered where her drive is coming from and much more. I am really impressed by the passion and determination, that led Renee to the person she is today. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to like and subscribe  Find out more about Renee: https://www.instagram.com/female_director/ https://www.instagram.com/sheisapoem/ https://www.reneeruben.com

Tune in for todays 301 episode, in which we talk to Renee Ruben a film maker, writer, poet and go-getter.  Totally inspiring episode in which we touch upon many different topics reaching from motivation to mindfulness. Come back for the full interview on Thursday.    Find out more about Renee: https://www.instagram.com/female_director/ https://www.instagram.com/sheisapoem/ https://www.reneeruben.com    

This time it is time to look back on the past 25 episodes of the 301 Podcast and work out the TOP5 learnings so far.  For me the most important things that I have learned are: 1. You as as human, you are enough for people to be interested in 2. All Business cliches are true 3. Consistency is Key 4. Don't do mistakes more than twice  5. Inspirations comes from frustrations  I hope you enjoy this little throwback episode and we are back with an exciting new guest next week. 

Today we meet the founder and creator from Scroll Book, Joop Akkerboom. Besides being a start up entrepreneur he also works as a designer for Superhero Cheesecake. In the podcast we talk about how to cope with defeat, what happens when you know your worth and the future and ambitions of Scroll book and other start-ups that are cooking up. Incredible talk with a very balanced founder with a clear vision and goal.    Check out more about Joop: https://joopakerboom.nl https://www.cmd-amsterdam.nl/portfolio/scrollbook/ https://www.superherocheesecake.com https://www.instagram.com/joopakerboom/  

Today we meet the very talented Joop Akerboom. From starting his own company while still a student, to an amazing start up idea to increase the number of people reading books named Scrollbook, over to new and upcoming start ups to be founded in 2021. We have it all covered in the 301 Podcast, tune in for the full episode on Thursday. 

In todays episode, we dive deep into the artistic world. We talk to independent artist, illustrator and teacher Emmy Koos. We talked about painting huge pictures as a child, how she overcame her hardships, her visual identity and how she manages to help other people to become free.  Definitely an episode, that you will carry around in your head for some time to really understand the underlying things Emmy has said. Enjoy listening to this episode and don't forget to like and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. 

301 Podcast Tuesday is here again. This week we talk with Emmy-Koos an Illustrator and Artist based in Amsterdam. Her journey was definitely not an easy one, but she overcame all fears and hardships and created a safe space for many lost people. We talked about the creative process, which role her parents play, the hardships, power portraits and illustrated intentions. A very empowering 301 episode with a talented and ambitious Emmy-Koos. Come back for the full interview on Thursday. 

Alexandra Cacovean followed her own advice "Put yourself out there" and joined us on the 301 Podcast to tell her story. We dove into the conversation talking about the International Women's Day, the gender gaps in the advertisement industry, her will to become a creative since she is 14 years old, why you should never compare yourself to others and also why it is very important for starting designers to start to work on your portfolio from the very beginning.  A really inspiring episode, with an up and coming creative on the way to the top!    Find Alexandra on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alx.ndra/ https://www.instagram.com/what.alexlikes/ https://www.instagram.com/clubadcn/ https://www.instagram.com/mediamonks/  

Since Alexandra Cacovean is 14 years old, she knew she wanted to be in the creative industry. After visiting an advertisement school, she made her way through to become a junior designer at Media Monks. Listen to the interesting, funny and engaging life story of Alexandra today and come back for the full interview on Thursday. 

In todays 301 Podcast we talk to Advertising student and creative artist, Theo Rekelhof. From playing theatres at child birthdays, to drawing outside the lines, he always challenged himself to do things differently from an early ago on. In his academic career, he can only research a subject until he really understands it, that is also why he took part in a homeless experience, where he was experimenting of being homeless for one week. This episode is filled with funny anecdotes and interesting insights of an upcoming artists. 

Get to know Theo Rekelhof, an advertising student and creative mastermind currently working for Thijs Biersteker. In the podcast we go on a discovery journey, where his creativity comes from, why he has to take on the role of the research subject to fully understand it, his homeless experience and much more. Tune in for the full interview on Thursday. 

When was the last time you did something after a drunken bet? Our next guest, Gabriel Ghiglione, Global head of community of the Midnight Runners, ran 7 marathons in 7 days in Tajikistan after his bet. Thankfully all this was documented in an amazing documentary "Running the roof" by Sourcy Film and Alexander Mundt. We also talked about his mission to use fitness as a tool to build communities with Midnights Runners, his adventures in Tajikistan, his first ultra marathon experience, but also how you can get into running - but always remember to make it fun.    You can find him  https://www.instagram.com/intrepid_sole/ https://www.instagram.com/midnightrunners/   His documentary https://www.instagram.com/runningtheroof/ https://www.runningtheroof.com https://www.instagram.com/sourcyfilm/ https://www.instagram.com/lexmouth/  

In todays 301 episode, we talk to one of the most impressive people I have ever meet, Gabriel Ghiglione. From running the Global community of Midnight Runners, to insane trips to Tajikistan and Cape Town, it seems to be never boring when you are around Gabriel. Come back for the full interview on Thursday. 

As the boxing legend Frank Roch said "It ain't easy", guided and inspired by this sentence we navigate through the world of boxing, motivation, building a community with our very inspiring guest Jens Van Dongen. He is the founder, mentor and coach of the Boogieland Boxing club and the initiator of the newly found Boogieland Foundation. With the foundation they try to make boxing available for everyone and spread over 40 boxing bags over the city of Amsterdam with guided trainings as listen alongs. With his philosophical mindset, his energy and power he makes one good coach, trying to develop every individual for his or her needs in the ring or outside the ring. But everything comes at a price and remember "it ain't easy" in the first place.    Check out more from Boogieland: https://boogieland.nl https://www.instagram.com/boogielandboxingclub/ https://www.instagram.com/boogieland.boxingbags/ https://www.instagram.com/jens.van.dongen/        

3:01 minutes that can change your mood. Listen to the founder of the one and only BOOGIELAND boxing club in Amsterdam, Jens Van Dongen. We talked about the start of his career, how many of his previous jobs contributed to his skill set, his teaching principles, philosophy, motivation, the new BOOGIELAND foundation and much much more. Come back for more and listen to the full interview on Thursday.    Check out what Boogieland has to offer: https://boogieland.nl https://www.instagram.com/jens.van.dongen/ https://www.instagram.com/boogielandboxingclub/ https://www.instagram.com/boogieland.boxingbags/      

In todays episode we talk to the very talented filmmaker Johannes Lehner. He created an award-winning documentary short "75 Winter after", in which he tells the heartbreaking and chilling story of two soldiers of the 2nd world war. Besides that, we talked about his unconventional career switch to filmmaking, how he gets inspired and he also tells a small secret about his future towards the end of the episode.  Listen to the full episode now.    Johannes Lehner on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/joh.lehner/ https://www.instagram.com/75winterdanach/  

Another week, Another 301 Podcast! Today with an up and coming and award-winning film maker from Austria, this week we interviewed Johannes Lehner. From being nominated to the Esport filmmaker of the year, to winning the "Best short" with his documentary "75 Winter after" an episode filled with many inspiring topics. Stay tuned for the full episode on Thursday. 

Thursday is 301 day, and today we talk to the content creator, vlogger, photographer and creative wizard Alexander Mundt. In 1 hours and 30 minutes, Lexmouth takes us through his weekly vlogging experience, the decision making process to start something on his own, funny anecdotes from photographers, ultramarathon experience in Tajikistan with Jody Bragger, Jodie Gauld and Gabriel Ghiglione filming the "Running the Roof" documentary and much more. Enjoy listening to this podcast and make sure to share his story.    Follow Alex on Instagram & Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/lexmouth/ https://www.youtube.com/c/Lexmouth   More info on "Running the Roof" documentary  https://www.runningtheroof.com    

Meet the creator, YouTuber and photographer Alexander Mundt, who took matters into his own hands, quit his job and started a career in the visual industry. A fun 301 episode, filled with many funny anecdotes, life hacks and creative sparks for everyone. Come back for the full episode on Thursday.     

In this weeks episode we talked to the up and coming musician Razeen "Creeper Mane". In the episode we talked about the creative music making process, which instrument he wanted to learn when he started, why humans needs eye patches like horses, his Red Bull Music gig with Zuiver, the secrets his father told him before going on stage and the future of his young singing career. An fun episode packed wisdom, talent and a big load of inspiration.    Check out his Instagram Profile:  https://www.instagram.com/creepermane/ https://www.instagram.com/luxe.flex/  

In todays 301 episode we dive deep into the musical mind of Razeen aka Creeper Mane. From being nominated of Red Bull Music for talent of the year, to the creative processes of music making and a big portion of life advice for everyone, all that we covered in a very smooth and deep life session. Listen to the sneak peak today and come back for more wisdom on Thursday for the full interview.     

In today's episode we talked with Nina Rauch, who currently works as a Social Impact Coordinator for Lemonade. When aged 16 she decided to take matters in her own hand and set up a non-profit called Pink Week, to raise awareness for breast cancer, which grew in a very short time to a big movement in the UK. It was a fantastic conversation with a very young and caring mind, who is not afraid to speak up for the people in need.    You can find other useful links here: To find a suitable charity for you https://www.charitynavigator.org Information about Pink week https://www.cambridgepinkweek.com Insure tech company Lemonade https://www.lemonade.com/    

The 301 Podcast is back with Season 2. For the start of the season we invited Nina Rauch, a social impact coordinator at Lemonade. She founded her own charity in the age of 16, which is called Pink Week. Incredibly inspiring episode and a good example how to inspire change in a whole generation. Stay tuned for the full interview on Thursday. 

In the second part of the episode with the Worlds Original, we talked about their personal development journey, how to lead on employees while you still learn yourself and what the future holds for the Coffee Start-up.    If you want to know more about it or order their coffee, go and check out https://worlds-originals.com. 

In the first part of todays 301 episode we sat down with two passionate founders to talk about their coffee start-up "The Worlds Originals'. Peter Wörle and Sven Rosenthal, tell their experiences with founding a company in the Champions League of entrepreneurship, the coffee industry. In the first part we talk about how they founded the company, why they decided to step in and create a fair value chain for the coffee farmers in Columbia and about their learnings in the first 1,5 years of entrepreneurship. A very interesting episode with an open and honest conversation with two young founders. 

In todays premier episode, we are welcoming two guests for the very first time in the 301 Podcast. In this episode, we took a look behind the curtains of one of the most exciting coffee start-ups in Europe founded by Sven Rosenthal and Peter Woerle. Led by their mission, the Worlds Originals, focuses on a sustainable and fair value chain for the farmers while disrupting an old established coffee industry. Tune in for the full interview on Thursday. 

Another Thursday another amazing episode, this time with Kilian Kammler, a entrepreneur at heart who is currently part of an exciting Cannabis project, that has received European funding for the agricultural harvesting of the Cannabis plant. We talked about the Cannabis market in general, the health benefits and origin of hemp and why he wants to do more than just the ordinary. A episode, full of funny anecdotes, interesting stories and many learnings. 

In todays episode, we get to know Kilian Kammler. A multi-faceted entrepreneur, and Sports Management Master student. It was a fun and very inspiring conversation on how he helps grow an agricultural Cannabis business in Germany, how he delivered 20.000 masks to German hospitals during the Corona pandemic and why he cannot be lazy. Come back for more inspiration and the full episode on Thursday.     

In todays podcast we talk to Hooman Nassimi, a social entrepreneur who started a social enterprise right off the University. Society in Motion was founded to create a more inclusive society and make it easier for newcomers to integrate into the Dutch society. An incredible insightful conversation about the beginnings of Society in Motion, the painful process to get a permanent citizenship and magical moments in the journey of Hooman Nassimi.  For more information check:  https://www.so-mo.org http://www.newfacesatfestivals.nl

In todays episode we talk with a young social entrepreneur. The founder of society in motion and the new faces project Hooman Nassimi. With his unbelievable drive he set a mission to work on a more inclusive society and help newcomers in the Netherlands to find work, purpose and friends. A very exciting project with many ups and downs and bumpy roads, but Hooman never looses faith, his drive, happiness and his willpower can be heard in every fibre of his body. Come back to the full interview on Thursday, with many anecdotes, deep discussion and fundamental societal questions. 

What happens when you try to innovate one of the oldest professions in this world? You become the founder of the most sustainable fisher boat in Europe. Hendrik Kramer and his team knew that they had to change something to stay on top of the game and more importantly start an era of sustainable fishing and cut CO2 emission by 80%. His boats MDV-1 and MDV-2 are the first of its kind, but it only the first step to innovate this industry. We talked about the beginnings, his dreams and ambitions and also why salmon is changing its color when it is displayed in the stores. A fantastic new episode, with many new insights and learnings from a complete different industry. 

In todays episode, we talked with Hendrik Kramer a real fishermen. Together with a team of experts he kicked off a project to create the most sustainable fisherboat in Europe. Check in for the whole story on Thursday. 

"I am just an energy, just a soul, just a human", which those words would Tissan Ahmed aka T-shawn describe himself. But he is much more than that, for me he his the next generation of Kanye Wests or Virgil Ablohs. Being able to sing, design and create whatever comes in his way. Very inspirational talk with a young and upcoming human, that finds his way in the creative world and explores his talents as he goes. This interview follows me in my daily live since couple of weeks now, I still find it astonishing how one person can have so much potential within. Way to go for this young Gentlemen. I hope you enjoy listening to the episode and it would mean the world to me if you share this episode with you friends to spread the love. 

Welcome to the T-shawn show. In this episode you get a glimpse of what its like to be a multidimensional artist. I have never met anyone with so much creative output and ideas how to innovate and change the world. Stay tuned for the full interview on Thursday. 

In todays episode we get to know Marietje Plaizier, the founder of the Monkeyclub.nl. She produces her clothing ethically in Columbia and has much bigger ambitions to develop the business in other places of this world. We talked about her ambitions, how she defines motivation and why connections are more important than knowledge.