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In this episode of the podcast I had the pleasure of being able to sit down with YouTuber Jacob White. Jacob, has managed to amass a whopping 133,000 subscribers on YouTube which is very impressive. He makes a variety of videos from pranks, hanging out with his friends, and even self set challenges. At first I wrongly thought it was a bit gimmicky but after watching a few of his videos I found myself glued to the screen for about an hour, says it all really. Jacob is a great guy & someone I'm very lucky and blessed to call a friend. The aim of this podcast was to understand what it's like to be a well known YouTube and to to understand more about the man behind the videos. We talk about life as a YouTuber and delve deep into his personal life as well which should be an interesting listen for those curious. In summary this is a great episode which covers so many areas of life and is very personal, so if your looking for a good listen & better experience feel free to press play on this epsiode. Finally on that note huge shoutout to Jacob White, you can find his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JHybmw76yHYnug7BJjSkg & as they always say subscribe to the channel! Thank you for listening, Fahren :D

In this episode of the podcast, I had the honour of having vegan activist and total badass Lyndon Tudor Maisey on the show. It was only a couple of months ago I used to eat meat and have other animal products, however I have made the shift to being vegan. Why? Because of people like Lyndon. He has taught me a number of things from the ethics of killing animals, the nutritional benefits of being vegan and why our planet relies on more people eating less and ideally no meat. So this podcast was created within 1 week of me being vegan so my experience is more concrete now, in fact I will be making a short individual podcast in the coming days talking about the benefits of being vegan in my own life. Please play devils advocate we need this to be an open dialogue, I am not against people who eat meat at all. Although, I would recommend trying to be vegan for a short period of time and seeing how it is. Anyway, I will not hold you up with the nitty, gritty boring text it's a podcast after all. Enjoy & let me know what you think in the comment section below. Thanks, Fahren Side note: I says some stupid maybe even slightly controversial sh** in this please don't take it the wrong way if you do hear a blooper it was just in the flow of the conversation and eh you live & learn. Nothing too bad I promise, just wasn't entirely comfortable with everything I said In this episode. Nonetheless, please enjoy! Thank you, Fahren

In this episode of the podcast we had Keli-Kānana Dasa on the show, a monk who is currently practicing with the Hare Krishna group. Keli is a very insightful man who covers a number of areas in this podcast which includes spirituality, Krishna consciousness, how he lives as a monk in modern society & more. This episode is jam packed with value, I hope someone out there can take key lessons away from it which they can apply in their own life and help them as they move forward. Enjoy, - Fahren @ Collective Connect :)

In the second episode of season 2 we sat down with Monica Lilley and discussed with her the 21 years she has been a Vegan activist & a peace campaigner. She's a very insightful lady with a lot of knowledge on why we should all consider becoming vegan or at least consuming a lot less meat than we currently do. As with all episodes of Collective Connect we try see things from multiple angles and play the devils advocate in why someone would even want to bother becoming vegan and questioning all the reasons why it may be better to keep eating meat, so it's worth the listen if you'd like to hear the basis for a holistic conversation around becoming vegan which is an ever growing movement 'The plant based lifestyle.' In this episode we discuss: - Monica's 21 years of campaigning, where it started & where it's going - Attitudes and viewpoints towards being vegan and the plant based lifestyle - Why one we would even bother becoming vegan - Questioning whether being a vegan is even healthy/nutritious enough - How to become a vegan & make meals which are actually filling and tasty - How to potentially increase the number of people who are on a plant based diet - Who decided cows milk was drinkable? - How is becoming a vegan going to benefit me? - Plus more As with all episodes let us know what you think in the comment section below, your point of view matters and it goes a long way in developing the conversation about whether more of us should become vegan, find the middle ground or not become vegan at all. Collective Connect :)

We kicked off season two to a great start, we were honoured and privelliged to have Oliver McCourty on the show. Oliver is a member of the Youth British Parliament and is a minster for the Environment. This guy is so inspiring being just 17 years of age and already doing so much to advance his career and life purpose, in this episode we had the privilege to learn about: - Oliver McCourty's process to becoming a Youth Member of Parliament - Why he decided to get involved in politics - His viewpoint on youth engagement in politics - How to network if your an intorvert - Talking about his A-Levels & Exams - Plus more It was a real pleasure to get Oliver on the show, he's one of the most humble & hardworking guys I know and it was great to have you on, thanks Oliver. Guys make sure you let us know what you think in the comment section below, I am starting to work on my interviewing style as well so we can get more value out of these podcasts. Let us know what you think on the episode down in the comment section below & let's keep the conversation going! - Collective Connect :) Links to Oliver's social media accounts below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-mccourty-myp-15202b132/?originalSubdomain=uk https://twitter.com/olivermccourty?lang=en https://instagram.com/olivermccourty?igshid=8oada98fb48b

This is the final episode of season one where we want to share the vision for what this community could be. We want to share with your our why. What gets us out of bed in the morning and what makes us tick. After hearing this we implore you to join our community and help us grow. We aim to provide opportunities to you as well making sure we can both practically and mentally grow in your life. Thank you for tuning into this season, we will back next season with more content, better execution, people with unique insights and projects which we can collectively work on. Head over to www.collectiveconnect.org to find more content like this & to become a member of our community! Thank you so much, Collective Connect :)

In the final episode of season one we featured on Tom Sage’s podcast. On this podcast we shared a number of ideas ranging from: The keys to finding yourself Functions and behaviour similarities in society Business and it’s function in solving big problems Mental Health Books to read How to get ahead Plus lots more This episode is filled with so much value and it was a pleasure to feature on Tom’s podcast. We believe this is worth a listen, so after you’ve done listening to it - Make sure you let us know what you think like with all our other content. A community is only as valuable as the people who decide they want to contribute to it, to share the common vision and too mould it alongside us. You can have your voice heard, simply by commenting below. Also, share this with someone who you think may benefit from hearing this or any of our other content. That’s it for now, tune in & enjoy. For more content like this be sure to hit up www.collectiveconnect.org :)

In this episode I met up with Matthew De Los Reyes, this guy is an awesome creative who focuses his creative efforts in a number of areas; graphic design, film making, illustration and editing. He was put in touch with me by Ibby Tarafder who was previously on the podcast (props to Ibby for that). In this episode we go over a number of areas: Journaling (the importance of it) How Matthew got into his creative endeavours How Matthew attained his first client Being a freelancer The future authoring programme General tips and ideas for creatives Plus more This episode is filled with lots of value and something I highly listening to if you want to improve your mindset towards being a creative and to get practical advice on journaling and more. More importantly, get down in the comment section and let us know what you think, do you have any ideas which link into this? It’s important your voice is heard. For more content like this be sure to hit up www.collectiveconnect.org :)

Ibby Tarafdar, this guy is a beast. He’s someone with a strong sense of purpose, discipline and vision for where he wants life to be going. Ibby is a graphic designer with his own agency http://ibbytarafdar.com He has been incremental in the design and branding process for some of the worlds biggest boxers; Gervonta “Tank” Davies & Guillermo Rigondeaux. He was recently invited to the states to hang with Floyd Mayweather and his team, around the same time Ibby found himself working with Roc Nation a company founded by Jay-Z. So check this one out we talk about a number of things from: Being a creative Ibby’s journey Finding opportunities when none around in your immediate environment His experience with Mayweather Plus more This is an inspirational yet practical episode and we’d love to get your feedback. What do you think about what Ibby said, do you want to add to this discussion? - Collective Connect :)

Thaer & Alex are both actors who are working their through the industry and have lots of experience under their belts. In his spare time Thaer is a boxing instructor, Alex on the other hand used to serve in the military. Combining these two together it led to a very interesting conversation. We covered areas of discussion in this podcast: Breaking down myths about the film industry How to move forward in the creative industries Mindset hacks for moving forwards Personal endeavours of both Alex and Thaer Plus more This episode is awesome so make sure you check it out! Let us know what you think in the comment section by adding your $00.2 Also, if you know anyone who may benefit from hearing this make sure to share it with them. For more content like this be sure to find us at www.collectiveconnect.org :)

Bior Elliot is a creative who specialises in design for art direction, he’s a very smart and intellectually curious person who we had the pleasure to sit down and chat with. In this episode we discussed a number of things ranging from: His latest projects Acceleration of technology Advertising Design for Art direction Creativity Psychology Even Jordan Peterson Plus a lot more This episode is filled with lots of value and is very thought provoking it may create the basis for where you get new project ideas and if you're someone in the creative industries it’s something we suggest you tune in on. More importantly we need your opinion, what do you think? Let us know in the comment section down below. For more content like this be sure to check us out at www.collectiveconnect.org

Tom Sage is a driven guy who is building his business and looking to inspires other around him during the process. He's from Cardiff and owns a barber store: Tom Sage Barbering, having his own store at the age of only 20 is inspiring and something which most young entrepreneurs should take notes from. In this episode we talk about a number of things: How he started the business Talking about his process Why he chose Islam as his faith The importance of learning Mental Health Plus more Really cool episode filled with so much value so we highly suggest tuning in. As always, let us know what you think it’s very important that we get your feedback and we can get conversation rolling. - Collective Connect :) P.S. We have just featured on Tom Sages podcast where our founder shared a number of ideas on what he thinks, that will be released soon so keep a look out for that one. Enjoy.

Systems thinking is a fundamental concept which we believe should be considered in the decision making process. Everything is comprised of systems, the idea behind this to understand the system and then operate within it. It’s the quickest & most efficient way to get the highest form of production and having the ability to create the most value. This is just an introduction and we plan on delving into this in far greater deal in the future, where we break it down in deep detail with case studies. This will be a full part series, welcome to the introduction. Let us know what you think, it’s very important in helping our ideas evolve and turn this into something actionable. Get in the comment section. For more content like this be sure to hit up www.collectiveconnect.org

Enxhi Hoxha is an Advertising creative who has a keen interest in companies and the way they operate. She has an interest in the idea of people from different countries having a disadvantage and how companies are culturally appropriated to the people they serve. This is an interesting episode to start a dialogue around these issues, and it’s important to keep the conversation going so let us know what you think down below in the comment section. Enjoy! - For more content like this hit up www.collectiveconnect.org :)

Conversation is one of those things in life that people in general tend to steer away from, we like to hold our own view on how the world is and to converse outside of that is tough. However, when groups of people get together and have conversation what can be made or discovered is important and often necessary. It’s how we all move forward together, as a united force. This podcast is an original piece of content so let us know what you think, it’s important that you join the conversation by adding to the comment section. Your point of view matters. Furthermore, if you want us to go further into this were considering turning this into a series of episodes breaking down conversation in deep detail and how to implement it. For more content like this hit up www.collectiveconnect.org

In a piece of original Collective Connect content we share our belief of the importance to chase after the life you want regardless of the costs. The time you spend dwelling about lack of opportunities is less time focused on how to actually find the opportunities. Working for free or at least offering too is the quickest way to get you in the door with anyone, it shows desire, hunger & the ability to learn. Working for free, the gateway to your next break. Let us know what you think below, share your thoughts or maybe story in the comment section. - For more content like be sure to check out: www.collectiveconnect.org

On this episode we have a rising model coming on the show, we personally have known Valencia for a very long time and there is one thing for certain: She kicks ass. She has recently featured in campaigns showcasing all around the world, from a small city like Cardiff the transition she has made is absolutely incredible! In this episode we talk about a number of topics: Spirituality Believing in yourself What’s it like to be a model breaking down some industry myths About her process & More Give it a listen but more importantly tell us what you think, join the discussion in the comment section below. Also, share with a friend who you think may benefit from this. - For more content like this hit up www.collectiveconnect.org :)

On this episode of the podcast, Aaron Bains came on the show. Aaron has started multiple companies including his own web development company and the online community Take More Photos which is growing by the day. In this episode we run over: Start-up life Travelling What it takes to get ahead Talking about his projects Life as an intern Plus more Aaron is an inspiring guy on his mission, this is worth a listen. Sit back and enjoy! - Hit up www.collectiveconnect.org for more content like this :)

In our second episode of Collective Connect, we have three young tech entrepreneurs who came on the show. They have started an augmented reality (AR) comic book at just the age of 16! These guys are awesome. Really interesting episode to learn about: Start-up life Making your ideas happen Flaws & misconceptions about the education system as described by their Teacher How to network Augmented Reality The power of teamwork and dynamics. For more content like this head over to www.collectiveconnect.org :)

In our first episode of Collective Connect, we had Andrew Flanagan on the show. He is currently studying International Politics at university and wanted to come on to share his viewpoint on a number of things ranging from: Brexit, decision making in politics, morning routines and taking risks in life! This episode is jam packed with value and it's also our first episode so make sure to give it a listen. For more content like this be sure to head over to www.collectiveconnect.org