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A Babylonia Media production - Episode sponsored by Spacemade https://www.spacemade.co/ The Michael Emmett Special – Final part 3  For the final episode in our 3 part special, Michael tells us the famous Reggie Kray prison football story, his future plans and the big dream, life after death, happiness and more. Michael was born into a world of criminality and has a truly amazing story, he was a man who played with crime throughout his teen and twenties. But in 1993, during a drug smuggling operation that is believed to have had a value in the region of £13 million, Michael was arrested with his father and sentenced to multiple years in prison. Whilst in prison, Michael became responsible for the founding of Alpha, a programme which helps prisoners and ex-prisoners recover from addiction, improve their lives and re-integrate into society. You can buy his book here 'Sins of Fathers' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sins-Fathers-Spectacular-Break-Criminal/dp/0310112605/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IDBVEXFTDWOM&dchild=1&keywords=michael+emmett+sins+of+fathers&qid=1622030693&sprefix=michael+emmet%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1 If you want to contact Mike or check out his social media channels see links below: https://www.instagram.com/michaelemmettofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/MichaelEmmettOfficial/ Follow Babylonia Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babyloniamedia/ PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND CLICK BELL NOTIFICATION TO SUPPORT! - You can also listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Amazon music/Audible, Deezer. Just search 'Babylonia Media' for all episodes.

This episode is sponsored by Spacemade https://www.spacemade.co/ For this episode we were joined by Shaun Attwood: Writer, YouTuber, podcaster and all round awesome guy. Shaun served 26 months in the jail with the highest rate of death in America, and has appeared in numerous documentaries and podcasts on the subject. Shaun also has his own 'True Crime' podcast on YouTube that broadcasts every week. Our thanks to Shaun for taking the time to speak with us, he truly is one of a kind, his story is fascinating and in many ways quite inspiring. We talk everything from prison experiences and all the lessons learnt on his way, to the philosophy of life itself. Enjoy! Spotify link to full episode https://open.spotify.com/show/4UzW43Ahn3eQoPjlZhbyAz?si=Xk9OL83vTUeA3ZFJkiIAAg&nd=1 Shaun's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/derickatt/featured Follow Babylonia Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babyloniamedia/ PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND CLICK BELL NOTIFICATION TO SUPPORT! - You can also listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Amazon music/Audible, Deezer. Just search 'Babylonia Media' for all episodes.

This episode is sponsored by Spacemade https://www.spacemade.co/ In part 2 of our conversation with Kenzo Onumonu and Alexandra Gray we discuss cancel culture, cultural appropriation VS appreciation, institutional racism within the United Kingdom, the polarising powers of social media, our aims for the future, how we can lead a better thought process moving forward and more! It was a true privilege to have such a well balanced and flowing conversation with Alex and Kenzo. We hope at Babylonia this illustrates what a real open minded and balanced conversation is and how we must do more of this to evolve as a society. Enjoy! Follow Babylonia Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babyloniamedia/ PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND CLICK BELL NOTIFICATION TO SUPPORT! - You can also listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Amazon music/Audible, Deezer. Just search 'Babylonia Media' for all episodes.

A Babylonia Media production - Episode sponsored by Spacemade https://www.spacemade.co/ The Michael Emmett Special – Part 2 - Michael Emmett is an ex-criminal, addict and drug smuggler who recently released his book ‘Sins of Fathers' . Michael was born into a world of criminality and has a truly amazing story, he was a man who played with crime throughout his teen and twenties. But in 1993, during a drug smuggling operation that is believed to have had a value in the region of £13 million, Michael was arrested with his father and sentenced to multiple years in prison. Whilst in prison, amongst other things, Michael became responsible for the founding of Alpha, a programme which helps prisoners and ex-prisoners recover from addiction, improve their lives and re-integrate into society. For part 2, we discuss the history of his family and parents, how the drug smuggling started, the rage, the trauma and more. Enjoy! You can buy his book here 'Sins of Fathers' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sins-Fathers-Spectacular-Break-Criminal/dp/0310112605/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IDBVEXFTDWOM&dchild=1&keywords=michael+emmett+sins+of+fathers&qid=1622030693&sprefix=michael+emmet%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1 If you want to contact Mike or check out his social media channels see links below: https://www.instagram.com/michaelemmettofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/MichaelEmmettOfficial/ Spotify link to full episode https://open.spotify.com/show/4UzW43Ahn3eQoPjlZhbyAz?si=Xk9OL83vTUeA3ZFJkiIAAg&nd=1 Follow Babylonia Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babyloniamedia/ PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND CLICK BELL NOTIFICATION TO SUPPORT! - You can also listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Amazon music/Audible, Deezer. Just search 'Babylonia Media' for all episodes.

A Babylonia Media production - Episode sponsored by Spacemade https://www.spacemade.co/ The Michael Emmett Special – Part 1 - Michael Emmett is an ex-criminal, addict and drug smuggler who recently released his book ‘Sins of Fathers’ . Michael was born into a world of criminality and has a truly amazing story, he was a man who played with crime throughout his teen and twenties. But in 1993, during a drug smuggling operation that is believed to have had a value in the region of £13 million, Michael was arrested with his father and sentenced to multiple years in prison. Whilst in prison, amongst other things, Michael became responsible for the founding of Alpha, a programme which helps prisoners and ex-prisoners recover from addiction, improve their lives and re-integrate into society. We talk, life, love, betrayal, affairs, the game, god and what we can learn from his experiences, enjoy part 1 and keep an eye out for part 2 next week! You can buy his book ‘Sins of Fathers’ on Amazon Sins of Fathers: A Spectacular Break from a Criminal, Dark Past: A Spectacular Break from a Dark Criminal Past: Amazon.co.uk: Michael Emmett with Harriet Compston: Books If you want to contact Mike or check out his social media channels see links below: Michael Emmett: Sins of Fathers - Home | Facebook Michael Emmett (@michaelemmettofficial) • Instagram photos and videos Follow Babylonia Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babyloniamedia/ PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND CLICK BELL NOTIFICATION TO SUPPORT! - You can also listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Amazon music/Audible, Deezer. Just search 'Babylonia Media' for all episodes.

A Babylonia Media production - Episode sponsored by Spacemade https://www.spacemade.co/ Our guest for this episode is Max Noble, founder of https://www.certifiedsports.co.uk/ & creator of 'CHASING SHADOWS' - A short film depicting the trials and tribulations of young girls and boys pursuing a career in sport. But perhaps most importantly, the struggles they go through if they don't 'make it'. Max believes there is a duty of care from sports associations, clubs and coaches to make sure those kids at least have they basics they need to move into adult life, because as we all know in elite sport, only the very few are lucky enough to go pro. Our deepest of thanks to Max for taking the time to speak with us and being so open and honest, in what was at times, quite an emotional conversation. Like everything we do at Babylonia Media, we hope this podcast has provided some insight that may help or inspire. If you would like to report an injustice or get in touch with max go to CERTIFIED. – CERTIFIED SPORTS    Spotify link to full episode https://open.spotify.com/show/4UzW43Ahn3eQoPjlZhbyAz?si=Xk9OL83vTUeA3ZFJkiIAAg&nd=1 Follow Babylonia Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babyloniamedia/ PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND CLICK BELL NOTIFICATION TO SUPPORT! - You can also listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Amazon music/Audible, Deezer. Just search 'Babylonia Media' for all episodes.

Sponsored by Spacemade https://www.spacemade.co/ PART 1 of 2 Our guest for this episode is Kenzo Onumonu founder of https://www.fortycards.com/ a particularly engaging card game which brings to the forefront 'topics statements & issues that we should probably discuss'. Kenzo is a fantastic guy and much like us at Babylonia, through his platform, he really wants to showcase the importance of understanding all sides of the argument so we can move forward more productively as a society. We talk through everything from does money buy happiness to the problems with contraception to class, race and economic issues both foreign and at home within society, a really great watch, enjoy! Many thanks to Kenzo for taking the time to sit down with us and again, to Alexandra Gray for sticking around and taking part in the conversation.  FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Kenzo Onumonu founder of FORTY CARDS - Part 1 - Special guest Alexandra Gray - YouTube   Follow Babylonia Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babyloniamedia/   PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND CLICK BELL NOTIFICATION TO SUPPORT! - You can also listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Amazon music/Audible, Deezer. Just search 'Babylonia Media' for all episodes.

This episode is sponsored by Spacemade https://www.spacemade.co/ Our guest for this episode is Alexandra Gray; TV Presenter, actress and all round great human being. Alex was brave enough to tell us about some of her toughest personal moments as well as delve into how she became a TV presenter, the dangers of social media and what she has planned for the future. Thank you to Alex again for a fantastic and deeply honest conversation.  If you want to know more about Alex you can find her on https://www.alexgray.online/ or via Instagram on https://www.instagram.com/alexogray/ Spotify link https://open.spotify.com/show/4UzW43Ahn3eQoPjlZhbyAz?si=Xk9OL83vTUeA3ZFJkiIAAg&nd=1 Follow Babylonia Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babyloniamedia/ PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND CLICK BELL NOTIFICATION TO SUPPORT! - You can also listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Amazon music/Audible, Deezer. Just search 'Babylonia Media' for all episodes.

This episode is sponsored by Spacemade - Flexible Workspace Solutions and is another BABYLONIA MEDIA – COMBINING AND COLLIDING IDEAS production. Our guest for this episode is Duncan Kreeger; Founder of TAB HQ | Bridging Loans And Investment Products. Duncan is without a doubt one of the most bullish entrepreneur's we've ever come across. He truly is the master of his own destiny through consistent hard work and determination, as he says it 'the harder I work the luckier I get'. We talk about the many failures before the success, selling a big company, kids, life, crypto and the prospect of what TAB HQ is. Enjoy and our thanks to Duncan for taking the time to speak to us! Follow Babylonia Media on Instagram Michael Smith (@babyloniamedia) • Instagram photos and videos to keep up with what we're up to. Please like, subscribe, click the bell notification and share to support, thank you!

Alex Shashou is a leading figure in the hotel tech space & the co-founder of www.aliceplatform.com ; a hotel operations software that streamlines operational efficiency. Like many, it all started for Alex and his fellow co-founders when they recognised a problem, or at least a need for a better solution. They identified that many hotel operations had an outdated set of systems and processes and so Alice was born (although there were some other more questionable names before!). In the past 7 years through relentless hard work and some reinvention, Alex and his colleagues created a platform so good that even travel giants Expedia decided to invest in them. Alice is now in over 2000 hotels and 60 countries across the world. We talk everything from feeling like a fraud as a young entrepreneur, through to the rollercoaster ride of getting Expedia on board as well as when it all comes down to it, what really matters, family.Listen in for another fantastic conversation from Babylonia media and our thanks to Alex for taking the time with us to give a great ending to series 1 of the Entrepreneur's Experience. #10 of The Entrepreneur's Experience brought to you by https://babyloniamedia.com/Series sponsored by https://www.spacemade.co/Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babyloniamedia/PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND CLICK THE BELL NOTIFICATION TO SUPPORT! 

Alistair Hargreaves is the Co-Founder of Wolfpack lager and ex-professional rugby player for South Africa & Saracens Rugby club. For the Wolfpack, it all started on a double decker bus outside a rugby stadium and is now already poured in 300 pubs, bars and clubhouses across the UK. They also have 2 of their own venues and plan on opening more. What they have achieved in such a short period in business terms is nothing but astonishing and it all bares down to hard work, enthusiasm, a fantastic team effort and being true to who they are. Listen in for another great conversation where we delve into the blessings of being an entrepreneur, the beauty of sport, lesson from South Africa and more.Check out their website and follow them on Instagram at https://www.wolfpacklager.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wolfpacklager/ . #9 of The Entrepreneur's Experience brought to you by https://babyloniamedia.com/. Series sponsored by https://www.spacemade.co/. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babyloniamedia/ 

A Babylonia Media Production https://babyloniamedia.com/. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babyloniamedia/ The new 'Combining & Colliding' podcast derives from Babylonia Media's headline phrase 'Combining & Colliding Ideas'. In this podcast we will do exactly that; combine & collide ideas, experiences, concepts and more to elevate our understanding of people, the world around us and ourselves.Episode 2 is with Jasmin Manke; success coach, entrepreneur and mentor who travels the world empowering women to start their own businesses through 'The Confident Boss Academy'. Check out her website https://theconfidentbossacademy.com/welcome/ & follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasminmankecoaching/ Enjoy another great conversation!

A Babylonia Media Production https://babyloniamedia.com/. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babyloniamedia/ The new 'Combining & Colliding' podcast derives from Babylonia Media's headline phrase 'Combining & Colliding Ideas'. In this podcast we will do exactly that; combine & collide ideas, experiences, concepts and more to elevate our understanding of people, the world around us and ourselves.Enjoy the very first episode with Nat Rich who is a personal responsibility coach, owner of IAMSOUNDRADIO https://www.iamsoundacademy.com/ and public speaker. We had an awesome conversation covering what happiness truly is, sobriety, emotional intelligence, sexuality, social media and more. If you want to get in touch with Nat or would like to find out more, check her out through LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/natrich/. Hope you enjoy!You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Amazon music/Audible, Deezer. Just search 'Babylonia Media'.

For this episode we were joined by the emphatic character that is Ori Leslau, founder and CEO of http://confettigroup.co/, https://ojbrands.com/ & https://www.kallysleep.com/ . For Ori, it all started with a sales job traipsing across India where he discovered what hard work really is. Since then, he has worked tirelessly in the retail space and built companies that distribute an array of products worldwide. Ori is incredibly candid throughout the episode and talks to us about everything from his struggle and triumphs with ADHD, to his beliefs in where the retail space is going, his love for sales and more. If you want to really understand what it takes to become successful in today's world, make sure you tune in! Enjoy!

The Entrepreneur's Experience' is sponsored by Spacemade, find them at https://www.spacemade.co/ For this episode we had the privilege of being joined by a super awesome and interesting guy, Sean Byrne founder of https://sweetkick.com/ . Sweetkick is a health and wellness brand dedicated to helping America and the wider world control their daily sugar cravings. We discuss an array of subjects including where society is falling into fast food and sugar traps, what keeps him up at night, how integral failure has been to his learning curve and more. A truly inspiring conversation we hope you enjoy!

The Entrepreneur's Experience' is sponsored by Spacemade, find them at https://www.spacemade.co/. For this episode we are joined by the fantastic Leilah Aintaoui, Director of https://www.videosmart.com/. Videosmart is a leading innovator in the digital and video marketing world, what they have achieved in just 4 years is astounding. We delve into her thoughts about the future of the industry as a whole, what it's like running a business with her brother, the extreme hunger she has to be a stand out entrepreneur, where the business is going next and much more. Enjoy!

The Entrepreneur's Experience' is sponsored by Spacemade, find them at https://www.spacemade.co/ For this episode we are joined by Jay Richards, founder of https://imageninsights.com/, a company dedicated to giving the GEN Z community a chance to influence brand direction and marketing campaigns. Jay was an absolute pleasure to interview and he is without a doubt a human being committed to a greater good for future generations. Not to mention just an awesome and infectious character. We talk about business, social dynamics, family influences, social media problems, challenges for today's world and more. Enjoy another great episode!

The Entrepreneur's Experience' is sponsored by Spacemade, find them at https://www.spacemade.co/ For this episode we are joined by Luke Shelley and Marcus Ereira, founders of https://central23.co/ and https://tavistocktutors.com/ . Two young entrepreneur's who have a wealth of experience. For them it all started at just 17 years old when they decided to start a tutoring company using a pink flip phone and their local Costa Coffee as a meeting room. They spent 11 years on that before selling it on to push forward their stationary distribution company Central 23. These guys were great fun and had plenty of stories to tell, their acumen is nothing short of incredible and what they achieved with Central 23 emulates that ability. Listen in to a great conversation where we hear about their belief in the process of trial and error, why restaurants weren't for them and the fundamental nature of a strong business partnership. Enjoy!

The Entrepreneur's Experience' is sponsored by Spacemade, find them at https://www.spacemade.co/  Ever seen one of those famous suits Tyson Fury wears before a fight? Well this is the man who makes them. For episode 3 of the Entrepreneur's experience we are joined by Navid Salimian, director of Claudio Lugli https://www.claudioluglishirts.com/ . Known for their audacious designs and loud prints, Claudio Lugli gained particular notoriety for creating custom made suits for World Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury over 5 years ago now in the prelim to his victory over Vladimir Klitschko. We find out how it all started for Navid when he overheard his father considering closing down all his high street boutiques of 25 years, as well as that Tyson fury story, what he feels is possible for the high street moving forward and his staunch belief in the power of online marketing. Enjoy!

The Entrepreneur's experience is sponsored by Spacemade, find them at www.spacemade.co For this episode we are joined by Iman Gadzhi who is the owner of www.iag-media.com and www.growyouragency.com. He is a social media marketing whizz and a man on a mission to reform the education system in his own way. Iman's story is unique in so many ways and what he's achieved at just 20 years old is astounding. Michael and Iman go into everything from the efficiencies of his business and where people can improve to how he's changing children's lives by building schools in Nepal. Oh, and did I mention, he’s started his own clothing line! You’re sure to enjoy the episode and bound to be surprised.

BABYLONIA MEDIA presents our very first podcast series The Entrepreneur's Experience. This series is sponsored by Spacemade, find them atwww.spacemade.coThis episode is with Ariel Booker, He is one of three founders of CanOWater www.canowater.comCreated in 2015, the idea for CanOWater started when three friends visited an island in Thailand and were shocked with the amount of plastic in the ocean. Like many businesses, its foundation lay with creating a solution to a problem, or at least a contribution to the solution. CanO Water has been on a mission ever since to add to the world's response to the ever-growing problem of plastic waste and its devastating impact on the ocean.Michael (founder of BABYLONIA MEDIA and podcast host) explores how its growth as a company in the past five years is a great example of the grit and determination needed to get a product to market, even when it is helping the environment! Find out how it all started and the long and winding road its journey has entailed.