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Craig Fenton is a business leader and entrepreneur who has worked in the technology industry for 20 years. He leads Strategy & Operations for Google in UK and Ireland, is an investor in and mentor of several start ups, and founded his own record label to give young artists from lower socio economic…

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    Images of War: Molotov Cocktail Bridge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 4:07


    Simon Townsley is a photographer who has spent 30 years documenting conflict through his photography. He's just back from spending all of March 2022 in Ukraine, and in this series, he tells his story. Simon's Website https://simontownsley.com/ Simon's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simontownsley/?hl=en Simon's Twitter https://twitter.com/simontownsley

    Images of War: A day in the life of a war photographer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 5:58


    Simon Townsley is a photographer who has spent 30 years documenting conflict through his photography. He's just back from spending all of March 2022 in Ukraine, and in this series, he tells his story. Simon's Website https://simontownsley.com/ Simon's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simontownsley/?hl=en Simon's Twitter https://twitter.com/simontownsley

    Images of War: Sandbags & Sig Sauers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 8:44


    Simon Townsley is a photographer who has spent 30 years documenting conflict through his photography. He's just back from spending all of March 2022 in Ukraine, and in this series, he tells his story. Simon's Website https://simontownsley.com/ Simon's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simontownsley/?hl=en Simon's Twitter https://twitter.com/simontownsley Telegraph Article https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/03/06/gennadiy-leonidovich-trukhanov-odesa-ukraine-invasion-russia/

    Images of War: A Mother's Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 11:30


    Simon Townsley is a photographer who has spent 30 years documenting conflict through his photography. He's just back from spending all of March 2022 in Ukraine, and in this series, he tells his story. Simon's Website https://simontownsley.com/ Simon's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simontownsley/?hl=en Simon's Twitter https://twitter.com/simontownsley

    Images of War: Escaping Mariupol

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 5:01


    Simon Townsley is a photographer who has spent 30 years documenting conflict through his photography. He's just back from spending all of March 2022 in Ukraine, and in this series, he tells his story. Simon's Website https://simontownsley.com/ Simon's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simontownsley/?hl=en Simon's Twitter https://twitter.com/simontownsley Telegraph Article https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/destruction-enormous-thousands-flee-mariupol-350000-remain-hidden/ craig fenton

    Images of War: What really happened on Snake Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 3:51


    Simon Townsley is a photographer who has spent 30 years documenting conflict through his photography. He's just back from spending all of March 2022 in Ukraine, and in this series, he tells his story. Simon's Website https://simontownsley.com/ Simon's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simontownsley/?hl=en Simon's Twitter https://twitter.com/simontownsley

    Images of War: Getting There (Entering Ukraine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 9:14


    Simon Townsley is a photographer who has spent 30 years documenting conflict through his photography. He's just back from spending all of March 2022 in Ukraine, and in this series, he tells his story. Simon's Website https://simontownsley.com/ Simon's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simontownsley/?hl=en Simon's Twitter https://twitter.com/simontownsley

    Be More Pirate: In Conversation with Sam Conniff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 21:19


    Sam Conniff is the best selling author of "Be More Pirate" and the creator of "The Uncertainty Experts", an interactive, a powerful three-part interactive documentary proven to reduce fear of the unknown, reduce anxiety, increase empathy and improve decision-making and problem solving. Dive in with us in Part 2 of a two part interview where we discuss the the importance of challenging the norms and speaking your mind. Note: this video is not sponsored. Uncertainty Experts https://uncertaintyexperts.com/ Be More Pirate https://www.bemorepirate.com/ Sam Conniff https://www.samconniff.com/

    Embracing Uncertainty: In Conversation with Sam Conniff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 26:19


    Sam Conniff is the best selling author of "Be More Pirate" and the creator of "The Uncertainty Experts", an interactive, a powerful three-part interactive documentary proven to reduce fear of the unknown, reduce anxiety, increase empathy and improve decision-making and problem solving. Dive in with us in Part 1 of a two part interview where we discuss the upside of the unknown. Note: this video is not sponsored. Uncertainty Experts https://uncertaintyexperts.com/ Be More Pirate https://www.bemorepirate.com/ Sam Conniff https://www.samconniff.com/

    What problem do you want to solve in the world? Simon Squibb, Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 23:22


    Simon Squibb is the philanthropic founder of The Purposeful Project, an organisation that helps entrepreneurs for free. Having been a succesful entrepreneur himself, Simon has now set out on a mission to give back and become part of the economic restart story in the UK. The Purposeful Project https://purposefulproject.com/ Simon https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonsquibb/ https://simonsquibb.com/

    I drove my Tesla from London to Scotland (gone wrong)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 13:43


    I wanted to see if I could drive all the way from London to the Northwest tip of Scotland on the Isle of Skye in my fully electric Tesla. Watch the full video for the epic fail en route. https://youtu.be/LEkeLB7sI6w

    Olympic horse riding contender Samantha Lissington: from a borken pelvis to riding for New Zealand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 13:01


    Samantha Lissington is a professional three day eventing horse rider and contender for New Zealand's Tokyo 2021 Olympics team. She tells the story of how she picked herself up from a severely broken pelvis and a run in with a con man and then moved to English to join the world's most competitive professional eventing circuit in the UK.

    I set off all the alarms in Stanstead airport in a manic eposide: Rosie Viva

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 20:31


    Rosie Viva is a fashion model, founder, mental health campaigner, and now documentary maker. In this video, she shares her experience of being diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, some of the experience she had during her manic episodes, and what to watch out for to spot the signs of this poorly understood condition. Viva Fever https://www.rosieviva.com/viva-fever https://www.instagram.com/_vivafever_/?hl=en Rosie's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-amanda-viva-van-amerongen-108b2786/ Rocie's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rosieviva/?hl=en Up In The Clouds Documentary Film https://www.instagram.com/upinthecloudsfilm/?hl=en

    Human needs are not going out of fashion: Shivvy Jervis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 28:08


    It was absolute joy to spend time with futurist and international speaker Shivvy Jervis and shoot the breeze on everything from screen time to AI to augmented reality in this rollercoaster of a fireside chat. Shivvy Jervis https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivvyjervis

    How to nail your Google interview: my top tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 8:05


    So you've applied for a job at Google and been invited to interview. In this video, I step through what to expect and how to nail your interview.

    How to get a job at Google: my top tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 6:43


    I get asked a lot for advice about how to get a job at Google. Here are my top 5 tips. https://careers.google.com/

    Getting cancer at 16 inspired me to start my business

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 18:13


    Being diagnosed with cancer at age 16 was devasting, but gave Suhit the sense of ygency he needed to take a risk and start his business, Saulderson Media. Saulderson is a premium talent management and influencer marketing agency specialising in the eSports / gaming space. Suhit has built this business whilst recovering from cancer, which he remains in remission from, and also attending St Andrews University. We talk about everything from the impact of his diagnosis, to gaming, social infleuncers and how to build a YouTube channel. https://www.linkedin.com/in/suhitamin/ https://www.saulderson.com/

    WFT are NFTs? (and listen to me as I buy some live)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 19:30


    In this track I explain what NFTs are and then buy some live! Nifty https://niftygateway.com/ Yellowheart https://www.yellowheart.io/ OpenSea https://opensea.io/ MetaMask https://metamask.io/ Kwazi Cort: Blood on the English Carpet https://ditto.fm/blood-on-the-english-carpet

    Ode to Jackie Weaver

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 2:43


    Handforth Parish Council is now world famous after a dysfunctional meeting went viral on Twitter. This is an ode to my hero: Jackie Weaver.

    2 Oscars, 2 BAFTS and still learning: Chris Munro, Oscar / BAFTA winning film maker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 27:50


    Chris Munro dropped out of school aged 16 to go and work in the movies. Since then, he has made over 100 movies, winning Oscars for his sound work on Black Hawk Down (2001) and Gravity (2013), and BAFTAs for Casino Royale (2006) and Gravity (2013). He's also received nominations for The Mummy, Captain Philips and United 93. Chris has worked alongside people like Stephen Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Ron Howard, amongst many others. He also talks about his most memorable film with John Cleese. Always innovating, Chris is continuously learning from two way mentorships, including one recently with British YouTuber Talisa Tossell, where they experimented with ASMR. A wonderful story about where curiosity and passion for your craft will take you. Chris Munro https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0613101/ Talisa Tossell https://www.youtube.com/user/TalisaTossell

    Top 5 tips for building a YouTube channel: Zac Alsop, YouTuber (The Zac & Jay Show)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 30:45


    The man, the legend, one half of The Zac & Jay Show, 800k subscribers, 58m views. Zac gives his top 5 tips on how to build a big YouTube channel! The Zac and Jay Show https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjx6m03fZwtRBFn1Cf7kKQ Videos Mentioned Olympic Parade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0j4J706Ubw Fake Model https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16AfXwI2WGQ&t=1s Granny Model https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p3aAn5FOTs Lemodade stand at Bill and Melinda Gates's House https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlE2hI9N5eo Icing with Wim Hoff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6GTPpR1fUI&t=113s 48 Hours with Top Gaming Team https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4zdDdOak38&t=7s

    Play where passion meets market demand: Shama Hyder, CEO Zen Media & Keynote Speaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 32:36


    Shama Hyder is a pioneer of digital marketing, starting her company Zen Media when Twitter had just 2000 members. She has followed the explosion of social media and written books on the topic that are now used as reference texts in Universities. Shama and I had a whirlwind conversation on everything from content marketing to influencer marketing to the future of advertising, and there are some real gems Shama cited as examples in the interview, linked below. Not Boring https://notboring.substack.com/ match.com ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPq23RWpgPM KFC Short Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0e7Bj_7T3k Ocean Spray https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGN7r1aAY0 Carter's Ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liuiD7540Lo

    Becoming a rockstar: Edan Dover, Musician, The Score

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 29:23


    Edan Dover is one half of global alternative rock band The Score. With 4.4m listeners on Spotify, 1.3m subscribers on YouTube and more than 1 billion streams / views of their music, The Score has established itself as the face of modern alternative rock. In this interview, Edan Dover gives us a behind the scenes overview of his journey and some of the exciting new things on the horizon. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/thescorenyc Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2q3GG88dVwuQPF4FmySr9I Ashr Leather Jackets https://ashr.world/

    Find your audience: Joe Binder, Founder & CEO, WOAW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 27:51


    Joe Binder is an ex YouTuber and now runs a personal branding agency for founders and CEOs called WOAW. Joe talks about his experience at Cambridge Uni, his path to becoming a YouTuber and what led him to start WOAW. We also discuss the world of social media and Joe gives a master class in how to think about using social platforms for your purposes. WOAW https://www.woaw.co/ YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKEegxSq5T309TCCSwmhHw LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-binder/

    5 steps to stop procrastinating: Eric Twiggs, Author / Speaker / Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 21:42


    Eric Twiggs devoted his career to procrastination prevention after the tragic death of his college friend led him to view time differently. In this video he gives us his top 5 tips for getting over procrastination and also talks about his "What Now?" movement - something he started in the lock down gloom of COVID. What are you waiting for? Watch it now :) Eric Twiggs (Books Linked Here) http://www.ericmtwiggs.com/ What Now Movement https://www.facebook.com/Whatnowmovement/

    Fear must lose to the message: Brenden Kumarasamy, Public Speaking Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 16:27


    Brenden Kumarasamy is a public speaking expert, keynote speaker and YouTuber. He has built a reputation for practical and actionable advice for aspiring public speakers and accomplished ones looking to tune. His YouTube channel Master Talk has a range of tips and techniques that will help you be all you can be as a communicator. In this interview, Brenden speaks about what got him into public speaking, the experience of starting his YouTube channel and the tips he has for delivering a great public talk. YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBYFP4mZLQovr7W6Si6sueA Master Talk Website https://www.mastertalk.ca/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/

    Maya Bruney An Olympic Athlete's Approach To Resilience And Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 43:47


    Maya Bruney is a British Olympic sprinter and a graphic artist. She's navigated the uncertainty of the lead up and deferral of the Tokyo Olympics, maintaining her peak fitness and getting her career as a graphic artist off the ground, all in parallel. Join us to find out how she does it. Maya's Insta https://www.instagram.com/mayabruney/?hl=en

    Don't major on minor things: Patrick Diai aka Ultra, Rapper / Entrepreneur / Motivator

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 22:41


    Patrick Diai ("Ultra") is a proud East Londoner. Starting out as a champion boxer, he has evolved into a speaker, entrepreneur, personal development coach and rapper. His take on life is both unique and uplifting. Enjoy! Above Boxing https://www.aboveboxing.co.uk/ The No. 1 Face https://www.theno1face.co.uk/ YouTube Channels https://www.youtube.com/user/thelondontalent https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPiZWiPWmwqRx0UcYZL20w Personal Website https://www.patrickdiai.co.uk/

    How you feel is not who you are: Polly Bateman, Author & Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 22:24


    Polly Bateman is an author and Performance Coach. She has been an entrepreneur and entered the world of counselling and coaching through the military organisation Defence Medical Welfare Service, where she helped soldiers through trauma and did her own tour of duty in Iraq. More recently, she has written a book that uses a character called "The Grumpit" to represent emotions and give kids (and adults) a way of recognising, naming and talking about them, rather than succumbing to them. A book of its time, Polly's story is fascinating. The Grumpit https://thegrumpit.com/ Polly's Social https://www.linkedin.com/in/polly-bateman-17b2b892/

    Don't be afraid of the unknown: Cynthia Wandia, Co-founder & CEO, Kwara

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 23:33


    Cynthia Wandia is a Yale graduate who speaks 7 languages, is an official election observer for Venezuela and Cambodia and a serial entrepreneur. Her business Kwara provides a beautiful digital banking experience for the savings and credits co-operatives in Sub Saharan Africa and South East Asia, where the formal banking system is not as common. This community based banking system gives members an ability to save and borrow against their financial and social capital. Because SACCOS are non profits, the borrowing rates are very low. There is $9bn of capital tied up in SACCOS in Kenya alone, and more than 50% of the country's GDP passes through these insitutions. Cynthia is the epitome of a modern entrepreneur with a track record and set of credentials as impressive as her business. https://kwara.com/ Cynthia's Social https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiawandia/

    If you don't have a plan, the community will create one for you: Duro Oye

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 30:33


    Duro Oye is a social entrepreneur and film maker whose remearkable journey from the streets of Broadwater Farm in Tottenham to film maker, founder and change leader is as remarkable as it is inspiring. Duro is the CEO and founder of 2020 Change, a youth empowerment organisation focused on social mobility for young people. Duro's own experience led him to the realisation that today's streetwise youth have the potential to be tomorrow's leaders, if their skills can be reidrected on a more positive path. His 2013 acclaimed film 247365 Change documents the journey of several young men as they make the change that Duro himself went through. If ever you want to understand more about what drives urban youth into "street enterprise" and what it takes to change this course, this is a must watch. 2020 Change https://2020change.org/ 247365 Change - The Movie (Trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q9ONeDdKu0&feature=youtu.be Duro Oye's Social https://www.linkedin.com/in/duro-oye/ Insta: @Mr.Oye witter: @_MROYE Facebook: Duro Oye

    Life's a 90 day holiday: Lee McQueen, Entrepreneur & BBC Apprentice Winner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 21:41


    Lee McQueen is proud about his working class council-estate background, and the work ethic it has given him to succeed as an entrepreneur. He's dedicated his life and business to the thesis that competencies and behaviours trump qualifications, and his companies support that principle. After winning BBC's Apprentice in 2008, he build a digital signage business, and then embarked on his own path, building Raw Talent Agency and Phoenix 51. Lee comes up with some real gems in this one and even has an epiphany in the interview about what drives him. Phoenix 51 https://www.phoenixhcm.co.uk/partners/ Raw Talent Academy https://www.rawtalentacademy.com/ Lee's Social https://www.linkedin.com/in/leemcqueen1/

    Take risks, failure is ok: Renee Vaughan Sutherland, Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 25:10


    Renee Vaughan Sutherland is an artist, creative director and podcaster. She's built a career from work on celluloid, video, installation and performance art. Her podcast "Greater than 11%" showcases brilliant women in the creative industry and is named after the mission to increase the number of women in the role of Creative Director to greater than 11% (and 3% for black women). She's a creative that truly walks the talk, including her most recent pledge to raise £20k to give away in grants to creatives to commemorate the 20k downloads she's accumulated to date on her podcast. There are some real nuggets of wisdom in this one. Nectar for Creatives, and a fascinating journey into the mind of a creative for others. Great Than 11% https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/greater-than-11/id1435811372 Renee's Art http://www.r-v-s.co.uk/about LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-vaughan-sutherland-01a0b6137/ Crystal Eisinger's Interview (mentioned in the podcast) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ND9LC8IKsg&t=2001s

    Break the stereotypes & believe! Carina Lepore, Winner 2019 BBC "The Apprentice"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 21:41


    Carine Lepore was the 2019 winner of BBC's "The Apprentice", picking up £250k to expand her family business Dough Artisan Bakehouse in partnership with Lord Alan Sugar. Moving from retail into resurrecting a family bakery business devastated by a fire, she smashed all the stereotypes and, with her sister Rachelle, showed that self belief, courage and hard work leads to success. She joined me from her bakery, filled the screen with raw energy and we even got a little tour! Dough Artisan Bakehouse https://www.doughbakehouse.co.uk/ Social https://www.instagram.com/carinalepore_/?hl=en https://twitter.com/carinalepore https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-lepore-313b90193/

    Turn adversity into opportunity: Zach Cutler, CEO Propel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 22:27


    Zach Cutler is a PR and comms veteran, data enthusiast, serial entrepreneur and angel investor. He's the co-founder, CEO and Chairman of new age PR firm Propel. Named in 2015 as one of the 100 most influential tech PR agency execs globally and one of 20 entrepreneurs shaking up New York's tech scene, Zach is moving an industry. Propel has developed Public Relations Management (PRM) technology platform for PR professionals to manage campaigns driven by data insight. If you ever wanted to understand the mysterious world of PR, Zach's explanation is a must watch. He also has great advice for people and companies navigating uncertain times. Zach's Social https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachc/ Propel https://www.propelmypr.com/

    Don't Take Advice:) Jake Lazarus, Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 39:41


    ake Lazarus is the co-founder of Keakie, a new streaming platform that allows users to discover new music through mixes in niche genres, filling the gaps other streaming platforms have left behind. Keakie is Jake's third startup, after starting and exiting an internet radio that became the world's largest teen radio station, and then a direct social media marketing agency. This interview is provocative throughout. Jake's views on everything from the future of advertising to social media to music will make you stand back and think. Jake doesn't really do social, but here is his LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-lazarus-a409b2179/?originalSubdomain=uk Keakie https://www.keakie.com/discover

    Give your brand talkability: Andrew Bloch, Storyteller

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 26:38


    Andrew Bloch is an award winning PR professional, the personal spokesperson and advisor to Lord Alan Sugar. He's the founder and Non Executive Director of Frank, one of the UK's most respected PR agencies. His ideas surprise as much as they delight and inspire. Andrew is the epitome of creative thinking and compelling storytelling. Andrew's Social https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbloch/ https://twitter.com/AndrewBloch Frank https://welcometofrank.com/ Big Community Records https://www.bigcommunityrecords.com/ Kwazi Cort https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqEKDLUdqvEIM7W4dJhEaQ https://www.instagram.com/kwazicort/?hl=en PCB Partners https://www.pcbpartners.co.uk/ Propel https://www.propelmypr.com/

    Keep attacking: Brian Wood (MC), British War Hero, Author, Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 55:32


    Colour Sergeant Brian Wood is a decorated war hero, having been awarded a Military Cross for successfully leading a close quarter (hand to hand combat) battle at Danny Boy in Iraq 2004. He's also an author, podcaster, speaker and entrepreneur. And a truly inspiring leader. Upon his return from Iraq, he and his team were subjected to allegations of war crimes and 5 years of scrutiny in the Al-Sweady Inquiry, which resulted in total exoneration and the striking off of lead lawyer Phil Shiner on account of his conduct in pursuing the claims. Brian ("Woody") wrote eloquently about his ordeal, and that of his team, in his Sunday Times Bestseller, "Double Crossed". I highly recommend reading it. His story is now being made into a movie. Woody has since founded a fitness apparel line called "Keep Attacking", a mantra that captures the essence of his character and own story - a story of resilience and integrity. Website https://www.brianwoodmc.co.uk/ Book: "Double Crossed" https://www.amazon.co.uk/Double-Crossed-Honour-Complete-Betrayal/dp/0753552590 Keep Attacking Store https://www.brianwoodmc.co.uk/store/

    We started by sneaking into places and filming it: Jamie Rawsthorne (YouTuber, The Zac & Jay Show)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 31:39


    Jamie Rawsthorne, is an entrepreneur, turned YouTuber, growing the channel he co-created with University friend Zac Alsop to 700k subscribers and 50m views at the date of filming in July 2020. In a period of months, Zac and Jay have become global influencers, entertaining millions with their antics including faking a model into London Fashion Week and blagging their way into London's most impressive mansions. Their ideas grow more creative with each piece of content, and they always operate with respect and good humour in making it. Jamie's views on next steps, how brands can engage with YouTubers and how he and Zac can use their platform for social good, are worth listening to. Jamie also gives great advice to aspiring YouTubers: do it for the right reasons. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=zac+and+jay Social https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamierawsthorne/ https://www.instagram.com/zacalsop/?hl=en https://twitter.com/jamierawsthorne Big Community Records (Jamie is an Advisor) https://www.bigcommunityrecords.com/ Kwazi Cort (the artist we refer to) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqEKDLUdqvEIM7W4dJhEaQ

    Great improv comedy is about listening and not caring what people think: Neil Mullarkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 59:13


    Neil Mullarkey is an award winning British comedian. He's also an author and entrepreneur. In this exclusive interview Neil talks about how he got into comedy, how he met Mike Myers and co-founded the Comedy Store Plays, about performing in lockdown and the lessons improvisation offers to the world of business. Links mentioned in the interview: Business https://neilmullarkey.com/ https://www.succeedy.com/ Social https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilmullarkey/ https://twitter.com/NeilMullarkey Comedy Store Players https://comedystoreplayers.com/ https://www.thecomedystorelive.co.uk/ Books "Seven Steps to Improve Your People Skills" https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QMZH1DR/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 "Don't Be Needy, Be Succeedy" https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0051YNTK8/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 YouTube Clips Doctor Wicked (Myers & Mullarkey): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik7N3ggEq5g Austin Powers International Man of Mystery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAp5CxLGFxo Goldmember: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRFbliFwpRA

    Be bold and go for it; if you fail, so be it: Ben Doltis, Serial Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 17:18


    Ben Doltis left school at 16, and after working in telesales and executive search for a few years, started his own Executive Search Business SJB Group at the age of 21. He built this into a powerhouse in the headhunting market, ultimately selling to Manpower Group when he was 31. After a period of angel investing, he co-founded his next business, PCB Partners. PCB provides buy and sell side services for businesses seeking to acquire off market businesses. Ben also has advisory roles with startups and is Chair of the Business Launch Group at Prince's Trust. Ben's story is one of determination and courage, uplifting for any considering starting a business. PCB Partners https://www.pcbpartners.co.uk/ Ben's Social https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-doltis-a32247/

    Becoming a YouTuber: Talisa Tossell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 28:11


    Talisa Tossell is one of Britain's (and the World's) biggest YouTubers, with more than 2m subscribers and over 500m views. She also has more than 1m Instagram followers and 500k TikTok followers. She is best know for making content about slime - how to make it and combine it. She also reviews slime made by others, is a regular on the global slime conference circuit and has dabbled in ASMR - an auditory sensory genre. In this interview, Talisa gives us a behind the scenes view into the world of being a professional YouTuber with a global audience - how she got into it, what it's like getting recognised, the work behind the scenes and her interests outside YouTube, including her recent appointment as an Advisor to record label Big Community Records. I count her as a mentor of mine - she is an incredible creator with deep experience in building a global brand. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/TalisaTossell Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talisa.tossell/?hl=en Apple AirPod Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anEh8U7u23c TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talisatossell?lang=en Big Community Records (Talisa is an advisor to the label) https://www.bigcommunityrecords.com/advisory-board Kwazi Cort (BCR artist) https://www.youtube.com/user/KwaziCort

    Start now and ask for help: Jen Scott and Jay Tavares

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 26:26


    Jen and Jay are the co-founders of Hustle & Heels, a social enterprise established to empower early stage start-ups. They focus on female founders and 98% of their members are black and minority ethnic. An inspiring enterprise doing important work, with two leaders of the modern age. Hustle & Heels https://www.hhll.co.uk/ Jen Scott https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenscott13/?originalSubdomain=uk Jay Tavares https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-tavares-073b3071/

    You learn more from the ones you lose: Jamie Roberts, Rugby Legend and Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 33:23


    Dr Jamie Roberts is a Welsh legend with 94 caps for Wales and 3 caps for the Lions. His rugby career has spanned both hemispheres and he has played in all the big stadiums in the world in the biggest tournaments. Not just an elite sportsperson but a polymath, a medical doctor and now working on an MBA at Loughborough and Masters at Cambridge. He's also an accomplished guitarist, having performed in both Australia and Japan with the Manic Street Preachers. Most, recently, he opened the Principality Stadium in Cardiff as a COVID field hospital and volunteered to support the NHS through the time of crisis. A true gentleman and scholar. Enjoy. Blogpost https://www.ruck.co.uk/jamie-roberts-pens-emotional-blog-after-joining-nhs-battle-against-the-coronavirus/ Jamie's Social https://twitter.com/Jamiehuwroberts https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-ba61639a/ https://www.instagram.com/jamiehuwroberts/?hl=en Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Roberts

    Use technology mindfully and exercise your executive brain functions: Dr Michelle Tempest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 27:19


    Dr Michelle Tempest is a medical doctor (Psychiatrist and Psychologist), a partner in Candesic, a strategy consulting firm, the author of "Big Brain Revolution: Artificial Intelligence - Spy or Savior", lecturer at Cambridge and investor in medical and life science companies. Not only is her personal journey full of surprising pivots - from doctor to entrepreneur - she has a fresh take on the emerging world of Artificial Intelligence through the eyes of a medical doctor. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-tempest-15111b4/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DrMTempest?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Big Brain Revolution: Artificial Intelligence - Spy or Savior https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Brain-Revolution-Artificial-Intelligence-ebook/dp/B082F37Z7T Candesic https://www.candesic.com/

    Never cut what you can untie: Benjamin Hay, Co-founder & COO, Collective Benefits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 16:10


    Benjamin Hay has an archipelago career, starting in consulting, moving into law and now an entrepreneur. He's a great example of agility in a personal career, pivoting to follow what interested him and taking the risks that involved. His company Collective Benefits is an insurtech platform for the 6m self-employed gig-economy workers in the UK, offering a range of benefits from sick pay, to health support, childcare, accident cover, wellness and other perks. Collective Benefits https://www.collectivebenefits.com/ Benjamin's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-hay-a422844a/

    Live outside your comfort zone and pursue your passion: Bayo Adelaja

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 21:25


    Bayo Adejala is an award winning social entrepreneur: the founder and "Chief Doer" of Do It Now Now. Her mission is to champion ethnic diversity in entrepreneurship, creativity & philanthropy. 2018: Awarded one of the most influential women in social entrepreneurship in the UK (NatWest) 2019: top 100 most influential BAME Leaders (FT) Oxford and Harvard Awards for her work Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation consultant Bayo grew up in Nigeria and moved 19 years ago to the UK where her mission is to unleash the potential of under-represented groups. She has a passion that is as rare as it is infectious. Do It Now Now https://www.doitnownow.com/ Afritech XYZ https://www.afritech.xyz/ Black and Good https://www.blackandgood.com/#/ Bayo https://www.linkedin.com/in/doitbayo/

    Creating a culture of Innovative Leadership: Lockdown Innovation Diary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 30:34


    This is a livestream I did for startups around Europe as part of the Google for Startups Live Sessions series. I hope you enjoy!

    I want to spark joy and break rules: Crystal Eisinger, Magic Maker, Google

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 45:21


    Crystal Eisinger is the Strategy & Operations lead for Ads Marketing in Google UK. She joined after cutting her teeth as a strategy consultant at Deloitte and various internships. In 2019, Crystal was named one of Management Today’s 35 Women Under 35, was selected in The Drum’s 50 under 30 Outstanding Women in Creative and Digital, was awarded a Future Leaders Award by WACL, and graduated from the Marketing Academy Scholarship. She's one of the best change makers I have worked with and has some great advice on how to do this along with how to get a job at Google. Website https://www.crystaleisinger.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystaleisinger Great than 11% Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/greater-than-11/id1435811372

    Great creative content is authentic: Percy Ascott, Actor, Producer, Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 29:27


    RECORDED IN LONDON BEFORE COVID19 LOCKDOWN. YouTube video of the interview here: https://youtu.be/DwMnAtvSbiM Percelle (Percy) Ascott is an actor, producer and entrepreneur. Whilst at BRIT School he and two friends started Mandem on the Wall, a popular YouTube channel, featuring three guys sitting on the wall talking about their experiences. He then went on to co-found Wall of Comedy, a platform for comedians to perform and grow their audiences. While this was going on, Percy had numerous TV and film roles, including Wizards v Aliens, Innocents, Casualty and many others. His company has helped Footasylum grow their audience 5000%, and he's now been commissioned by Channel 4 as one of their key production houses. The Wall of Comedy is a new type of creative production giving new artists their chance to grow, producing original content for broadcast, and helping brands build new audiences. Percy is truly an all rounder - actor, producer and entrepreneur rolled into one. Thanks to digital agency Bow & Arrow for lending us their loft for filming this interview. Percy's Wikipedia Page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percelle_Ascott LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/percelle-ascott-4b8470156 Insta https://instagram.com/percelleascott?igshid=19plm67ox3mv Wall of Comedy https://www.youtube.com/user/MandemOnTheWall Bow & Arrow https://bowandarrow.com/ Footasylum https://www.youtube.com/user/footasylumofficial Stuart Worden's Interview (Principal of BRIT School) https://youtu.be/rPBkn6VjLpE

    The apps I use to make YouTube videos and podcasts: Lockdown Innovation Diary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 8:35


    I film, edit and publish all my content on a smartphone. This video takes you through the apps I use for this. VlogNow - video editing xRecorder - screen recording Canva - thumbnail production MP3 Video Converter - strips audio from video for podcasts Vlogging Equipment I Use https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ygU8zJ9hWA&t=83s Wall of Comedy - Percy Ascott's channel I mentioned during the video https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4KeemgeqYG2Mo3ODwIRacQ Percy Ascott https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4081752/

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