Ninetwentynine

Fiverr's Head of Global Brand Marketing Liron Smadja joins Eshaan to wave goodbye to Ninetwentynine. This is the final episode of the podcast and they're reflecting on the good times, what they've learnt and why you should consider making a podcast yourself. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jennifer Bandier, the founder of athleisure brand Bandier, has found success by constantly being ahead of the curve since launching in 2014. She has a strong passion for discovery, which she has embedded into the brand's culture and store experience, and she credits this passion as the guiding factor in her talent for curation. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trinny London's CMO Shira Feuer has led the brand's innovative marketing strategy and has a core message that she leads her team with. She believes in encouraging a growth mindset so that her team can always be developing their skills and to never be afraid to ask questions to gain a better understanding. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tech leader and CEO of Forterro, Dean Forbes, has had an impressive career and has been named as one of the UK's most ambitious leaders. He credits building strong relationships as part of his success and is here to tell you how to build your own strong, impactful connections.Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anthony Villiotti is both Associate Director of Global Finance at Sony Music and a comedian. He believes that your side hustle and your day job can work hand-in-hand and benefit from each other. He's telling Eshaan how we should embrace all our interests at work and at play, and view our life as a single enterprise. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author, life coach and Queen of Boundaries Michelle Elman is giving tips on how to beat imposter syndrome. Michelle believes that we should be more selfish, set stronger boundaries and also build evidence of why we deserve our own seat at the table. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dishoom co-founder Shamil Thakrar built one of the UK's most successful restaurant groups by realising the value of poetry in business. Shamil takes inspiration from his late father, Rashmi Thakrar, who always found obscure nuggets of information to bring to the table. Shamil believes that for something to be truly successful, it must have a bit of poetry at its heart. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Professional esports player for Equinox Gaming and Red Bull athlete Jeannail Carter has built her career by acting on the things that she values the most. During her professional playing career, she has learned the importance of being authentic whilst building a brand.Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Minor Figures is the fastest-growing oat milk brand in the UK and the third most popular in Australia. Stuart Forsyth is the brand's co-founder and CEO, and he's a big believer in allowing space for ‘distractions' in business. Here, he tells Eshaan how the community they've built has been key to their success. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Ninetwentynine we're joined by Samantha Bloom, Chief Curator at Anyone, the website that can connect you to whoever you need for a five-minute call. Samantha believes that there's power in being able to ask big and small questions and that these questions can direct our lives in all sorts of powerful ways. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Ninetwentynine we're joined by Jeff Diana, the Chief People Officer at Calendly, the scheduling platform made to save you time. Jeff believes your company culture is one of the key elements that can set you up for success, which is why he's here to tell us about ‘the value of building a world-class culture'. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Ninetwentynine we're joined by Pip Murray, the founder of Pip & Nut, the innovative peanut butter brand. Pip is enthusiastic about always discovering new skills to continue pushing business forward, so she's here to tell us ‘Why it's important to never stop learning'. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we're sitting down with Simeon Aldred, Co-Founder and Strategy Lead at Vibration Group and Broadwick Live, the company that owns iconic London nightlife venue Printworks. Simeon is here to tell us about the journey and the driving force behind the companies, and how his motto of ‘tell the truth and be kind' has allowed him to succeed. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we're diving in deep with Rand Fishkin, co-founder of marketing insight brand SparkToro. Rand is sharing the ‘chill-work' approach that he and co-founder Casey Henry take in their lives. Will their approach and business model help you find the balance you crave? Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To kickstart your new year, we bring you some inspiration from Amina Pasha, Chief Marketing Officer at the online marketplace, Thrive Market. Amina is passionate about Thrive's mission and wants to share the power of building a brand based around something that you deeply care for. Will you take a slice of Amina's enthusiasm for your own week ahead? Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our final episode of 2021, we circle back round to our creative lessons, this time with legendary British author Anne Fine. Anne has written numerous books for children and adults, with one of her most notable being ‘Madame Doubtfire'. What will you take away from Anne's perspective of creating for yourself? Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we're focusing on high performance and how to achieve it. James King, high-performance expert and author of ‘Accelerating Excellence', is here to tell us what a sweet spot is when it comes to performance, and where yours might lie. Accelerating Excellence: https://amzn.to/3GoSKpZNinetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the second of two episodes focusing on marketing and content, Eshaan speaks to author and influencer marketing expert Neal Schaffer. Neal has helped several big businesses with their marketing strategies and offers a digital-first approach. His new book is ‘The Age of Influence', and he's here to show you ‘how to use influencer marketing effectively'. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first of two episodes focusing on marketing and content, Eshaan speaks to author and Director of Content at Foundation, Melanie Deziel. Melanie was the first-ever Editor of Branded Content for the New York Times and has won multiple awards. She has since dedicated her time to teaching others how to be successful within this space, which is why her lesson is ‘how to succeed with content'. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

his is the third part of our mini-series focusing on mindset. Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Officer of Google X, and during his years managing people he realised the value of being empathic. Mo believes that it is one of the biggest values missing from most businesses and business leaders – and in this episode he explains why it can help you succeed. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the latest part of our mini-series focusing on mindset, Marc Randolph, co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, is here to tell us why ‘nobody knows anything'. It's a bold statement, and an intentionally provocative one. So what can you learn from the idea that, while success can't be predicted, you can still take steps towards achieving it. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the third part of our mini-series focusing on mindset. Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Officer of Google X, and during his years managing people he realised the value of being empathic. Mo believes that it is one of the biggest values missing from most businesses and business leaders – and in this episode he explains why it can help you succeed. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the second episode in our new mini-series, focusing on mindset. Milda Mitkute is the co-founder of Lithuania's first ever tech unicorn company, Vinted. The company grew very quickly from its beginning in 2008, and is now valued at an incredible $4.5 billion. This quick growth meant that all of Vinted's team were kept very busy, including Milda, which is why she is here to tell us ‘how to embrace the feeling of always being behind'. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode kicks off our second Ninetwentynine mini-series, which focuses on mindset. Will Page made a name for himself as the Chief Economist at Spotify. He's now sharing his knowledge on how to pivot through the disruption all industries are currently facing in his book ‘Tarzan Economics'. Get ready to learn ‘how to capture your audience's attention' – and see what you can put into practice. You can listen to Will's podcast, Bubble Trouble here: https://www.bubbletroublepodcast.com/ Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the second episode in the mini-series of creative lessons, Charlie Hopkinson – impressionist, comedian, and filmmaker, is here to talk to us about ‘cracking your creativity'. Charlie has been dedicated to ensuring that his creative career is sustainable and one that gives him the space and freedom to be creative, without worrying about where his next paycheque is coming from. Charlie is here to teach you the foundations to lay to be able to support your next venture. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kicking off a mini-series focusing on lessons creatives can teach us, Tom Thum – beatboxer, breakdancer, graffiti writer, MC, and producer is here to tell us about “the importance of being self-sufficient in today's digital age”. He's mastered many skills in his career and has all the tools he needs to be in charge of his own online content. What can you learn from the way he's seized the chance to connect directly with his audience?Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Melanie has found her secret for a successful work-life balance, and she's ready to share it with you. She launched Ghia, the Mediterranean-influenced drinks brand, during the pandemic and has found being an entrepreneur is no easy task, which is why she's had to find solutions that work for her. She's here to tell us why ‘life-work integration' might be the answer to your problems and how it's become her ‘secret to work-life balance'. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amir Nathoo values a mindful approach to business, and it's contributed to the success of his educational community marketplace, Outschool. He credits self-awareness as the key strategy that helped him shape his company and realise his goals. Amir is here to tell you why having ‘self-awareness as a strategy' will help you with your ambitions.Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Everybody is unique, and entrepreneur and TV host Paul Carrick Brunson wants you to realise that your uniqueness is your superpower. He first recognised this whilst he was at school and has harnessed it throughout his working life, which is why his career has included a variety of different avenues. Here, Paul wants to share the benefit of “showing up in places where there are few of you”. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julie and her mother started up The Cambridge Satchel Company from their kitchen table with just £600. She was driven by one goal – making enough money to be able to send her daughter to a better school. She achieved this goal, and a lot more – five years later, the company was worth £50 million. She credits her lesson of ‘taking one step at a time' to her success.Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Furniture maker Chris Salomone found success through his YouTube channel Foureyes Furniture. He won over viewers by creating wholesome tutorial videos, showcasing his design methods and unique projects. Chris's designs are precise and deliberate, but his career path has been more spontaneous, and that's why he's telling Eshaan about ‘the freedom in not having a grand plan'. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shahir Chowdhury co-founded Shikho, an educational app that is serving students in Bangladesh. Shahir saw that there was an open market within EdTech in Bangladesh and set out to create a solution. He is here to tell us ‘how tech is solving education problems'. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Liz Wald has spent her career looking for new and exciting business opportunities with those brands and sectors that have the potential to become an integral part of our lives. Once in charge of strategic development at Etsy, she is now a board member of Good Earth Organics. She's got many investments right and – occasionally – some wrong, but she's earned the experience to be able to tell us ‘how to develop an investment instinct'. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Boy Smells is a ‘genderful' brand that produces scented candles, intimate apparel and fine fragrances. In this episode of Ninetwentynine, Boy Smells' creator and co-founder Matthew Herman tells Eshaan about the importance of building your brand around authentic values, and explains how his personal identity informs the company's success.Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bill Shufelt is the co-founder of Athletic Brewing Co. He and his fellow founder, John Walker, follow the enduring advice of their mentor Blake Mycoskie (of Toms Shoes), and, as a result, remain deeply involved in their business's hiring process. Bill is here to tell us why a ‘relentless focus on hiring and culture' is so important at Athletic. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jordan Nathan founded cookware brand Caraway with a mission to spark joy in the kitchen, and to offer an alternative to the toxic materials found in many of our pots and pans. Since 2019, they've attracted customers and investors alike with their eco-friendly products, distinctive design and ethical manufacturing process. Here, Jordan tells Eshaan what role hype plays in presenting your brand to the world – and what you can do to get people talking about you. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeff Bullas was named “top influencer of Chief Marketing Officers and the world's top social marketing talent” by Forbes. He runs a successful digital marketing blog and is here to tell you about the power of online content for business growth.Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Douglas Conant is the founder and CEO of ConantLeadership. Douglas previously acted as CEO of the Campbell Soup Company, so he knows a thing or two about running a successful multibillion-dollar company. Here, he tells Eshaan why it's important to ask ‘How Can I Help?' and how that question can make you a better leader. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Carrie Kwan is the co-founder and managing director of Mums & Co, an Australian-based parenting network. Mums & Co is a community of mums in business – a space for women to feel supported in their professional endeavours and their entrepreneurial wellbeing. Carrie is passionate about helping mothers achieve their own version of success – whatever that looks like for the individual. Here, Carrie tells Eshaan why we should all ‘embrace ambition'. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kofi McCalla is a content creator and the man behind The Unknown Vlogs on YouTube. Kofi followed his interest in fashion and music and stayed constant with his creations. Here, Kofi tells Eshaan how discipline is a key component for success.Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex Wright co-founded Dash with his business partner, Jack Scott. They both come from farming backgrounds and wanted to create a solution to the huge amount of wasted fruit and veg in the UK. Sustainability is at the heart of what they do, which is why Alex is telling Eshaan that when it comes to sustainability, actions speak louder than words.Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Micha Kaufman is the founder of Fiverr. Fiverr is the freelance marketplace where you can find the talent you need for any job in over 500 categories. Customer care has always been important to Micha, which is why he is telling us to ‘be obsessed with your customer'.Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ben Greensmith is the UK MD of chocolate company Tony's Chocolonely. Tony's is on a mission to make 100% slave free the norm for chocolate, they want to prove that companies can make profit and have a transparent and fair supply chain, which is why Ben is telling us about ‘the importance of staying true to your mission'. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Musician and Made in Chelsea star Fredrik Ferrier has had multiple career paths in his life so far. Each of them have taught him something, and led him towards his current music career, where he is now signed to one of the biggest dance labels in the UK. Here, Fredrik tells Eshaan about ‘the power of pivoting'. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robyn Exton is the founder of one of the biggest dating apps for LGBTQ+ women and queer folks, HER. Robyn built this app from the ground up and during her time running the business has realised how important it is for her and her team to be comfortable being fully themselves whilst at work, which is why Robyn is telling us to ‘embrace absurdity'.Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Drew Harrington and Amanda Klane are the co-founders of frozen Greek yogurt brand Yasso. Whilst at school, Drew and Amanda bonded over their love of ice cream and sports, which left them wondering why there weren’t more nutritional options on the market for people like themselves. They spotted the opportunity and they created Yasso, which is why they are telling Eshaan about ‘the importance of an opportunity-mindset’.Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kevin Brown, co-founder of media agency Electric Glue, is a self-proclaimed ‘man of simplicity’. While working across various media and advertising roles, he soon realised that people who try to do a bit of everything are often pretty average at everything they do. Here, Kevin tells Eshaan about how you can achieve more by doing less, and why making sacrifices in business can be liberating.Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Commander Chris Hadfield went through intensive training to become an astronaut, but there were still many decisions to be made whilst in space. Here, Chris shares with Eshaan the importance of trusting your own judgement.Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jo Firestone soon realised that if she was going to continue with comedy as her career, she was going to have to get better at failing. In this episode, Jo tells Eshaan the importance of working on how you manage failure and how that can set you up for longevity. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vivien Wong co-founded mochi ice cream brand Little Moons with her brother after realising that trying to live the perfect life wasn’t making her happy. In this episode, she tells Eshaan how imperfection can reap results, and explains Little Moons’ latest viral success.Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nisha Parmar had a childhood passion for cooking, but somewhere along the way she fell into a corporate career. Today, she’s a celebrated chef, known to millions from her appearances on TV’s MasterChef. Here, she tells Eshaan what convinced her to quit her job and follow her passion. Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.