Regeneration Studio

Do you want to be a full-time creator? Whether you're interested in photography, videography, becoming a YouTuber or podcaster, there is a belief that only a few can succeed. But this is not true. Simon Shaw joins me in studio for this special New Year episode to discuss 21 lessons we learnt starting and growing our creative careers in 2021, and what it will take for you to do the same. Please note, after this episode, I'll be taking a short break before launching Season 1 of Creators Abroad. Until then, all the best for the new year!Find Simon here.If you want to support this show...Tap the Subscribe / Follow.Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Find me on Instagram  / YouTube.Creators Abroad produce multimedia content for brands, focusing on max impact videos and podcasts.  If you want to get started by yourself or find out more, head here: https://www.creatorsabroad.com/roadmap

How do you get someone's attention online? Voice actor and podcaster, Brimstone, joins me to discuss 1) Using our voices to get and keep someone's attention, 2) What is the difference between being the creator and talent? and 3) How to get into voice acting, specifically for video games. Discover voice techniques, unusual creative career paths and what it takes to bring someone else's creative work to life.Scene 1: The Entertainer [02:41]Scene 2: Being the Talent - Video Game Voice Acting [20:28]Scene 3: Get Attention - Voice acting in Podcasts and Video [43:23]Say hello to Brimstone! Check out his website.Find him on Instagram.If you want to support this show...Tap the Subscribe / Follow.Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Get in touch on Instagram  and find me on YouTube.Creators Abroad produce multimedia content for brands, focusing on max impact videos and podcasts.  If you want to get started by yourself or find out more, head here: https://www.creatorsabroad.com/roadmap

Do you really have the life you want? Or do you experience frustration, burnout and overwhelm as you build a career as a creative? Our own attitude and beliefs determine our reality. Malta's mindset coach, Ken Attard, discusses the importance of mindset to achieve a happier, balanced life with a rewarding career and healthy relationships as opposed to constantly struggling and making sacrifices.Scene 1: One Mindset for All? [04:36]Scene 2: Can a Shift in Mindset Change the Outcome?  [30:31]Scene 3: Pivoting and then What? [55:00]Say hello to Ken! Get Ken's free educational consumer guide to become a successful entrepreneur.If you want to support this show...Tap the Subscribe / Follow.Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Get in touch on Instagram  and find me on YouTube.Creators Abroad produce multimedia content for brands, focusing on max impact videos and podcasts.  If you want to get started by yourself or find out more, head here: https://www.creatorsabroad.com/roadmap

Scene 1: Discover your Talent [03:00]We explore how cultures and communities determine which talents we value more than others, in particular why 'strength of community' help creative entrepreneurs achieve professional milestones.Scene 2: Develop your Talent [21:50]What is the connection between talent and purpose? Before you invest in a certain talent, whether through studies or career, should this align with your purpose?How does this relate to your target market?Scene 3: Scaling vs Growing - More money, Less time spent [37:00]Once you've established the foundation for transforming talent into a profitable purpose, the next step is growth.  Scaling on the other hand is finding a way to gain more profit without it costing more or having to spend more time on it. What would growth versus scaling look like for say a videographer or content creator (i.e. podcaster)?Say hello to Rael! Download his book for free here.If you want to support this show...Tap the Follow button.Get in touch on Instagram.Check out my YouTube channel.Creators Abroad produce multimedia content for brands and influencers, focusing on max impact videos and podcasts.  If you want to get started by yourself or find out more, here's a fun roadmap: https://www.creatorsabroad.com/roadmap

Scene 1: Creative Entrepreneurship - Education & Culture [02:53]Edgar touches on his Hispanic heritage, not wanting to break his back for the rest of his life and why creatives never earn money, because they think they are not good enough.Do you need an education or degree to earn money as a photographer or videographer?Creative jobs are valued differently in different cultures.What should you do when your family discourages your job choice?Scene 2: Most Important Business Skills [19:40]How to land your first photography job.Skills you need to build your own photography and video business.Scene 3: Hire me!  [37:00]What skills are creative agencies looking for when they hire?Financial tips for creative entrepreneursWhy is travel important for artists?What do you need to know if you travel for a shoot?Say hello to Edgar!If you want to support this show...Tap the Follow button.Get in touch on Instagram.Check out my YouTube channel.Creators Abroad produce multimedia content for brands and influencers, focusing on max impact videos and podcasts.  If you want to get started by yourself or find out more, here's the roadmap: https://www.creatorsabroad.com/roadmap

Scene 1: Support Structures - Brazil [03:48]Build  a support structure regardless of where you are in the world.Support is an essential factor that helps us be ourselves and reveal our workScene 2: The power of being vulnerable - UK [17:00]What normally holds artists back when it comes to building a career?Why is 'being vulnerable' such an integral part of the work we create?Scene 3: Is this really you? Being real versus pretence [33:20]How do we interact with our community through social media while staying true to ourselves?Navigating the pressures of imperfection, expectation, comparison and  uncertainty.Say hello to Nadedja!https://www.nadedja.com/Her musicIf you want to support this show...Tap the Follow button.Get in touch on Instagram.Check out my YouTube channel.Creators Abroad produce multimedia content for brands and influencers, focusing on max impact videos and podcasts.  If you want to get started by yourself or find out more, here's the roadmap: https://www.creatorsabroad.com/roadmap

Scene 1: Safe Career in New York [03:30]What are the most important factors that made Mike choose a safe career?We discuss following practical advice as opposed to following our passions.Scene 2: Artistic Risks in Belgium [21:00]Mike talks about his move to Belgium.What  motivated him to become a full-time musician?Scene 3: Reconnect to the Artist Within [42:20]Can we be happy when we suppress our creativity?Tips to  reconnect to the artist within and turn that connection into something lucrative and sustainable.Say hello to Mike on Insta!  Find his music here.If you want to support this show...Tap the Follow button.Get in touch on Instagram.Check out my YouTube channel.Creators Abroad produce multimedia content for brands and influencers, focusing on max impact videos and podcasts.  If you want to get started by yourself or find out more, here's the roadmap: https://www.creatorsabroad.com/roadmap

Scene 1: Who is affected by the mental health epidemic? [04:24]Scene 2: Suicide risks amongst content creators [19:26]Scene 3: What is the danger of over-exposing mental health issues? How to get help… [37:30]Say hello to Dr Christian Heim! Get a free chapter of 7 Types of Love: Navigating Love in a fractured world.Did you enjoy this episode? How you can support us:Please share with a friend who might enjoy it too!Follow / subscribe (check out my YouTube channel)Get in touch on Instagram.Want to start a maximum impact videocast / podcast? Find out more: https://www.creatorsabroad.com/roadmap. Creators Abroad produce multimedia content for small busineses using videocasts, podcasts and blogs.

Scene 1: Starting Over – Switzerland [04:34]Devorah talks about:Anxiety when moving to a new place.Gardening as a way to heal loss.Scene 2: More than just a plant [22:33]What are green certified workspaces and how can you recreate it at home?Do plants / nature improve your visual work?Scene 3: I want a garden [42:20] Tips on how to start a garden, keeping it practical, easy and edible.Say hello to Devorah! Find out more about Invincible Gardens.If you want to support this show...Follow the show.Get in touch on Instagram.Check out my YouTube channel.Creators Abroad produce multimedia content for small busineses focusing on an integrative podcast-vlogging approach. Want to start a maximum impact and reach podcast? Find out more: https://www.creatorsabroad.com/roadmap

Part 1:  Unlikely Inspiration [3:50]Dave saw coffee being roasted for the first time on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This sparked the beginning of Rounton Coffee Roasters. Dave explains his journey from engineering to coffee roasting.Part 2: Chaos [15:19]We talk in more detail about business ventures. Using Rounton Coffee as an example, he share advice on how to set up everything from finding the right team to funding and adapting when things get tough.Scene 3: Your Flavour Profile for Life [30:16]If you're hesitating to take the right path, which might mean quitting your current job:What is failure really?How do you overcome your hesitation?Find out more about Rounton Coffee.If you want to support this show...Follow the show.Get in touch on Instagram.Download our app in the Google Play store.  You can get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone.We offer multimedia production services (an all-inclusive service to give clients maximum reach, quality and impact through podcasts, vlogs and blogs). Find out more: www.creatorsabroad.com.Join us on our journey......InstagramFacebookYouTube

In this episode I mention  Matt D'Avella's philosophy on 'slow growth' and how it has influenced my own approach to content creation and running a creative business. Find out more out about Matt and Slow Growth: https://slowgrowth.com/Maximum Reach and Impact Podcasts TrainingWant to know more or sign up? Get in touch: www.creatorsabroad.com.If you want to support this show...Follow the show.Get in touch on Instagram.Download our app in the Google Play store.  You can get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone.Join us on our journey......InstagramFacebookYouTube

Scene 1: The Battle of Audio and Video [03:17]As a writing prodigy, having published her first book at 17, What does Morissa think of text, audio and video?Which of these mediums is most effective for digital marketing?Is language de-evolving with the influx of emojis?Scene 2: The Relationship between SEO & Social Media [13:37]We discuss the overlap between SEO and social media. More specifically, Morissa shares:Advice on websites and ranking on Google through social media (e.g. Twitter)A simplified approach to SEO - search engine optimisation (i.e. on YouTube, iTunes and Google)Scene 3: Staying Sensible, Staying Sane  [27:27]If you feel stuck...What are the 3 most important tips to get started.Common mistakes you can avoid.Balancing marketing, creation and relaxation when you don't have external help.Say hello to Morissa!  Find out more on her website.If you want to support this show...Follow the show.Get in touch on Instagram.Download our app in the Google Play store.  You can get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone.We offer multimedia production services (an all-inclusive service to give clients maximum reach, quality and impact through podcasts, vlogs and blogs). Find out more: www.creatorsabroad.com.Join us on our journey......InstagramFacebookYouTube

Scene 1:  The Transition out of Film [03:30]After a 35-year career in film as a director, why did Jeff decide to leave the industry?  In particular, we touch on:the drawbacks of working in the film industry,marketing ourselves as creatives, andtransitioning from film into something completely different like scuba diving.Scene 2: Travel - Self-discovery and creativity [16:55]Travel helps us realise things about ourselves we wouldn't have known before. Jeff explains:Why there is a close link between travel and self-discovery.Why do visual artists (photographers and filmmakers) find inspiration in new places.Why something like scuba diving (or another sport) can help us integrate into any community in the world.Scene 3: Navigate Neurological Challenges  [32:15]Besides UTD Scuba Diving, Jeff's most recent entrepreneurial venture, Coach Me Strong, provides structured coaching programmes for neurologically challenged individuals and older people without having to rely on gyms or similar institutions. These programmes are so successful that they are now open to anyone. He explains:What are the advantages of having a coaching programme like this to stay fit and healthy?Say hello to Jeff!  Find out more on his website.If you want to support this show...Follow the show.Get in touch on Instagram.Download our app in the Google Play store.  You can get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone.We offer multimedia production services (an all-inclusive service to give clients maximum reach, quality and impact through podcasts, vlogs and blogs). Find out more: www.creatorsabroad.com.Join us on our journey......InstagramFacebookYouTube

Scene 1: The Battle to Fit In [03:00]Born in Kenya, Robert moved to the Caribbean island of Antigua and then back to Kenya, where he now embraces the 'crazy life'. We discuss:What does being creative mean?Transforming factual and scientific fields through creative thinking.Scene 2: Creative Rebellions [24:08]Robert delves into questions of:Why we try to fit in at work and why does this hold us back?Creativity as a service.Why is being rebellious  life-changing?Scene 3: Resisting our Comfort Zone  [43:17]How do we know when it is beneficial to stay within our comfort zone and when it is time to push beyond it?Robert also shares wellness tips in order to keep our creativity burning without burning ourselves out.Listen to his TED talk: "The  emotions behind your money habits".Check out his book, Blow the Lid off - Reclaim your Stolen Creativity and Increase your IncomeSay hello to Robert!  Find all details on his website.If you want to support this show...Follow the show.Get in touch on Instagram.Download our app in the Google Play store.  You can get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone.We offer multimedia production services (an all-inclusive service to give clients maximum reach, quality and impact through podcasts, vlogs and blogs). Find out more: www.creatorsabroad.com.Join us on our journey......InstagramFacebookYouTube

Scene 1: App Developer from Russia [02:55]Mark moved from Russia to America as a teenager. We find out:How he adapted to life in AmericaWhat is his field of expertise: music, business or technology?Why is he passionate about helping artists?Scene 2: Why don't artists earn money? [11:34]Mark explains:Why he thinks artists struggle (based on his own experience).Why Alosha is different from streaming services and other sites where artists can post work.Scene 3: Technology, a saviour of artists? [24:02]While technology has helped artists distribute their work,  it's now harder for them to get paid fairly.Can technology be used in a new way to help artists  get a valuable return for their work?Say hello to Mark!  Find all details on his website.If you want to support this show...Follow the show.Get in touch on Instagram.Download our app in the Google Play store.  You can get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone.We offer multimedia production services (an all-inclusive service to give clients maximum reach, quality and impact through podcasts, vlogs and blogs). Find out more: www.creatorsabroad.com.Join us on our journey......InstagramFacebookYouTube

Friends and family [2:48]How do you lessen the sting of isolation  in a foreign country?Work [05:05]Secure a job before you go? Set up your own business? Or simply wing it?Language [07:17]What if you can't speak the language? (Check out for more tips! Ep 46 Fluent cultural integration with Fernando Perez)Comfort Zone [09:34]How do you overcome the fear of leaving your comfort zone? (Check out for inspiration! Ep 43 I've hit rock bottom - What now? with Romina Muhametaj)Love [15:20]Why will love be either a problem or a solution?Find out more about my free podcast training for maximum reach and impact: https://www.creatorsabroad.com/trainingMentioned in the show:the death of a dream. podcastIf you want to support this show...Follow the show.Get in touch on Instagram.Download our app in the Google Play store.  You can get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone.We offer multimedia production services (an all-inclusive service to give clients maximum reach, quality and impact through podcasts). Find out more: www.creatorsabroad.com.Join us on our journey......InstagramFacebookYouTube

Scene 1: Firefighter in North Shields [03:44]"You don't only need to have one life..." Zoë discusses: Drastic career changes - from firefighter to starting her own creative businessStarting a new life in a different part of the same countryCulture and distanceScene 2: Chocolate Creations on Insta [16:25]Zoë explains how she:Set up an artisan chocolate business on InstagramHer brand style, being distinctive on IGWhat you do when you get requests that don't align with your style?Tips on growing on IGScene 3: From Insta Sales to Brick and Mortar [35:40]Zoë delves into how to transition from an Instagram-only business to opening a production site.Say hello to Zoë!  Find all details on her website.If you want to support this show...Follow the show.Get in touch on Instagram.Download our app in the Google Play store.  You can get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone.We offer multimedia production services (an all-inclusive service to give clients maximum reach, quality and impact through podcasts, vlogs and blogs). Find out more: www.creatorsabroad.com.Join us on our journey......InstagramFacebookYouTube

Scene 1: From Cantabria to the University of Surrey [04:15]Fernando moved to the UK during the financial crisis in Spain, going from couch potato to Spanish Professor at the University of Surrey. He explains how he built a successful career at a university in England.Scene 2: Shall I go, or shall I stay? Expat Dilemmas [15:30]Having bought a house, developing online courses for the university, he and his wife made an unexpected decision. We discuss life in England and tips for:cutlural integration accents and additional language barrierswhy would you leave everything behind in a foreign country and return home?Scene 3:  Online or Face to Face? [32:44]Ferando explains why The Spanish Course, an immersive language course that they run at their house in Northern Spain, is an effective way of language learning. We discuss:Should you have a teacher?Should it be online or face to face?Why choose immersive language learning?Say hello to Fernando!  Find all details on his website.If you want to support this show...Follow the show.Get in touch on Instagram.Download our app in the Google Play store.  You can get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone.We offer multimedia production services (an all-inclusive service to give clients maximum reach, quality and impact through podcasts, vlogs and blogs). Find out more: www.creatorsabroad.com.Join us on our journey......InstagramFacebookYouTube

Scene 1: The Inventor [04:15]Devin specialises in patent law for small businesses as he is both an entrepreneur and lawyer. He explains exactly what kind of service patent lawyers offer.Scene 2: The Thief [15:30]Devin delves into common IP questions:What are the different kinds of protection you need?Why should we familiarise ourselves with the ins and outs of trademarks and copyrights?How can you ensure maximum protection for your ideas?Scene 3:  Competitor through Negligence [32:44]What should we know about modern media platforms and protecting our IP? How does social media and podcasting affect who owns and uses our ideas?Say hello to Devin!  Find all details on his website.If you want to support this show...Follow the show.Get in touch on Instagram.Download our app in the Google Play store.  You can get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone.We offer multimedia production services (an all-inclusive service to give clients maximum reach, quality and impact through podcasts, vlogs and blogs). Find out more: www.creatorsabroad.com.Join us on our journey......InstagramFacebookYouTube

Scene 1: Broken Dreams [03:27]Romina explains why her American Dream initially crumbled and how she escaped a toxic marriage and alcoholism.Scene 2: Picking up the pieces through HOPE [19:05]By applying a positive mindset and HOPE - Help One Person Everyday - she started her own Marketing and PR agency Six 7 Radius and podcast. She shares:Advice to find support when you're in trouble.Steps to keep your head above water.Regain new purpose.Scene 3:  Be the Best Loser Possible [36:32]We discuss how sales techniques can help you keep focused on what you want to achieve and how to balance stubbornnes with practicality.Say hello to Romina!  Find all details on her website.If you want to support this show...Follow the show.Get in touch on Instagram.Download our app in the Google Play store.  You can get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone.We also offer multimedia production services and content creation consultancy: www.creatorsabroad.com.Join us on our journey......InstagramFacebookYouTube

A short taster of up-coming episodes. What can you expect? Discussions on navigating culture,  finding opportunities, forming connections, sparking your imagination (and occasionally moving and immigration logistics.)Guests featured in the trailer:Robert Belle, James Whittaker, Nadedja, Romina Muhametaj, Nick Smith of The Steam Machine Brew Co., Bene Katabua, Fernando Perez and Mark Hartman.If you want to support this show...Follow us on your podcast app.Get in touch on Instagram.Download our app in the Google Play store.  You can get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone.We also offer multimedia production services and content creation consultancy: www.creatorsabroad.com.Join us on our journey...InstagramFacebookYouTube

A Day in the Life of a Yoga InstructorInspired by time spent working in America, where he was introduced to yoga, Mike went to India to do his yoga training. When he returned home to the North East of England, he wanted to set up a yoga business like no other. Mike discusses:His professional background.Day-to-day reality of being a yoga instructor (pre and post-Covid-19).Why is yoga essential to society?Why is mindset crucial to make yourself stand out?Do you have questions? Find out more about the Yoga Mike Group and what they have to offer here: https://yogamike.co.uk/ and https://wellbeekids.com/You can also find  Mike on  Facebook and Instagram.Listen to Journey 33 on Let Go of Tradition, Find your Purpose with Mike Weeks.I'm rebranding. Please note the new podcast title is Creators Abroad.If you want to support this show...Subscribing means a great deal to me!Get in touch on Instagram.Download our app in the Google Play store.  You can get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone.We also offer multimedia production services and content creation consultancy: www.creatorsabroad.com.Join us on our journey...InstagramFacebookYouTube

Scene 1: I'm sorry [04:51]We discuss Megan's decision to break away from her Christian upbringing, the consequences of her decision and how it freed her to explore life's nuances beyond black and white, right and wrong.Scene 2: I'm not sorry [18:38]Quitting a traditional 9-5 job, allowed Megan to also explore what she really wanted to do in life. We discuss why we:Feel the need to apologise for who we are.Allow others to put their sh*t on us, andHow to rediscover who we really are.Scene 3:  What do you want to reclaim? [32:08]What role does social media - likes and follows - play in our need to please others? As well as touching on some modern day issues that hold us back, Megan gives us practical ways of being proudly us and letting a new ripple of magic into our lives.Say hello to Megan!  Find all details on her website.I'm rebranding. Please note the new podcast title is Creators Abroad.If you want to support this show...Subscribing means a great deal to me!Get in touch on Instagram.Download our app in the Google Play store.  You can get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone.We also offer multimedia production services and content creation consultancy: www.creatorsabroad.com.Join us on our journey......InstagramFacebookYouTube

Scene 1: The Wedding Videographer [03:27]While being intensely creative, Daniel is also practical. Having studied film and being faced with the realities of life, he chose a safe career path and became an wedding and corporate events videographer. We discuss why many creatives follow this path and then become stuck.Scene 2: The Creative Break-up [15:21]Coninciding with a break-up after a 7-year relationship, Daniel stopped working in events and followed his dream to become a film director.  You'll learn:What role does relationships play in our creative success?How can you transition out of working for others to doing your dream project?The pros and cons of collaborating with other artists.Scene 3: Rediscover your Drive [42:59]As a published poet, Daniel discusses pursuing two creative careers and how the one influences the other. We also touch on the process of getting a feature film off the ground.Say hello to Daniel!  Find all details on his website.I'm rebranding. Please note the new podcast title is Creators Abroad.Want to Support Creators Abroad?Please  subscribe to our podcast and get in touch because we want ot get to know you :)We also offer boutique podcast production services and content creation consultancy: www.creatorsabroad.com.Join us on our journey......InstagramFacebookYouTube

Scene 1: The Pole Photographer [03:04]Why is having a niche crucial to turn your creative business into an invaluable asset? Rachel talks about going from aimless photographer hardly getting by in London to discovering her niche in pole photography. Scene 2: Removing Stigma Through Beauty [15:21]While pole dance has become a sport, there is no denying its origins in strip clubs. Rachel and I discuss: What is pole dancing in a modern context?Why are some people ashamed of its history?Rachel's work and how it destigmatises pole dancers.Scene 3: Sexual Denial  [29:16]There is still a stigma surrounding female sexual expression and much misunderstanding when it comes to women embracing their sexuality. We discuss posting online, sexuality on Instagram and changes we'd like to see in the future.Say hello to Rachel!  Find all her resources and details on her website.I'm rebranding. Please note the new podcast title is Creators Abroad.Want to support the show?Please subscribe and follow Creators Abroad :)You can also get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download our app in the Google Play store. Join us on our journey......InstagramFacebookYouTube

Scene 1: Recovering Banker [04:37]Catherine talks about how she recovered from her life as a corporate banker, including a major career shift towards leadership coaching. Yet, having worked for years within a large organisation, how do you maintain influence as a solopreneur?Scene 2: Rural Broadband Activist [18:10]We discuss how Catherine identified  a real issue in the world : The Rural Broadband Gap. She talks in particular about: Why is it crucial to solve?How do you go about solving such an ingrained problem?Can you secure a $1 million  + investment? Scene 3: Being a Leader when No One Else Wants to  [34:09]So what if you're consistently working towards change, but no one seems to care? Catherine explains why we should stand up as a leader even when no one is apparently looking.Say hello to Catherine!  Find all her resources and details on her website.I'm rebranding. Please note the new podcast title is Creators Abroad.Want to support the show?You can now get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download our app in the Google Play store. Join us on our journey......InstagramFacebookYouTube

A Day in the Life of a Male Care Worker Ray explains how he went from being uninspired and lost as a 20-something going from one job to another. When he applied to become a care worker, he discovered a new purpose in life. Breaking the stigma and progressing quickly, what motivates him most now is being able to train an ace generation of care workers as the Training Officer at the homecare provider Supportive.Looking for a Fulfilling Career?Supportive is expanding. Find out more about what they have to offer and career opportunities here: https://www.supportive.org.uk/Follow them on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTubeWant to hear more about Supportive? Listen to Journey 26 on the critical role of caregivers in society.Join us on our journey!InstagramFacebookYouTubeSubscribe to my newsletter: regenerationstudio.co.ukPlease share this podcast with friends and family and follow us on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitter

Scene 1: The Fragile Online Landscape [04:03]Sarah explains why she became an entrepreneur, some of her earlier online business failures and how they led to her starting a podcast about budget management. Scene 2:  The Podcasting Eruption [14:30]Podcasts have grown incredibly since 2018. Sarah talks about experiencing this growth and why podcasts are the new business cards. She reveals where people overspend when setting up a business.Scene 3: Can We All be Entrepreneurs? [34:00]With so many budget options, shouldn't we all become entrepreneurs and stop making money for other people?Say hello to Sarah! Here are free PDF copies of her books about starting a business on a budget.Listen to her podcast: The Frugalpreneur.Have you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download it now in the Google Play store. Join us on our journey!InstagramFacebookYouTube

Scene 1: The Bass Player  [04:23]Simon grew up in the benefits system in Teesside in the North East of England. What motivated him to become a bass player and how did he go from being a musician to a live music promoter?Scene 2:  The Tees [19:10]Following the impact of Covid-19 on live music in his area, Simon became the music editor of The Tees Online. He discusses its mission to amplify the good and take action on the bad. We also talk about KU, gigs and major issues musicians face.Scene 3: The Ultra Runner [47:40]Simon talks about mentoring and the impact his mentor, Paul Burgum, have on his life. We also discuss: What is the future of live music? And innovative thinking for creatives.Say hello to Simon on Instagram or Twitter.Have you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download it now in the Google Play store. Join us on our journey!InstagramFacebookYouTube

A Day in the Life of a Child PsychologistHave you ever felt fascinated by human behaviour? Are you curious about what makes us tick? Béné briefly explains why she chose the route of child psychology, a job that offers her a chance to nip societal issues in the bud. Find out what a typical day is like, what are the most rewarding and challenging aspects of the job and her tailored advice for anyone feeling professional stuck in life.Do you have questions? Get in touch with Béné on Linkedin!Want to hear more insights from Béné? Listen to Journey 12 on Social Media Anxiety.Join us on our journey!InstagramFacebookYouTubeSubscribe to my newsletter: regenerationstudio.co.uk

Scene 1: Chiropractor   [03:36]Touching on his own experience of starting his chiropractor practice, we discuss spectacular failures and how those lead us to make a greater impact.Scene 2:  The Business Doctor [14:35]One of the key choices we make in life is how we treat others. This is what Kelly specialises in as a business coach: how to deliver exceptional customer service. What does that actually mean and why is it important?Scene 3: The Spiral of Achievement  [33:38]To improve means to change, to perfect means to change regularly. However while gunning for our goals, Kelly explains why we shouldn't mistake movement for achievement and why we should identify 5% of truly impactful actions we can take and focus on doing them really well.Resources mentioned:Define and Deliver Exceptional Customer Service by Dr Henry KellyBurn Your Goals: The Counter Cultural Approach to Achieving your Greatest Potential by  Jamie Gilbert and Joshua MedcalfFind out more about Dr Henry Kelly and his book: https://www.drkellyhenry.com/Have you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download it now in the Google Play store. Join us on our journey!InstagramFacebookYouTube

Scene 1: Power Woman  [05:10]Each of us is a power human being. Each of us can be world-changer. Tracy discusses this concept by sharing her early realisation not necessarily that the world is an unfair place but that we can do something about it. She also touches on the moment she knew she could get powerful messages into the media.Scene 2:  Cannabis [17:40]Tracy explores some of her work, including her involvement in the cannabis industry and giving voice to those who have none like the musician Jimmy Dennis who wrongly received the death penalty. Freeing Jimmy was the start of Tracy's renown as human rights activist and PR. Scene 3: Become Repped for Good [35:45]‘Build yourself, your brand and others up.’ This is Tracy's motto and underlies her upcoming book, Get Repped with Effective Public and Media Relations. We discuss more specifically tips on how to promote your message effectively and mistakes to avoid when dealing with the media.Resources mentioned:Jimmy Dennis' storyBook: Francisca Mandeya's Mother Behold Thy SonTV series: The PurgeFind out more about Tracy Lamourie and Lamourie Media: http://www.lamouriemedia.com/Or find her on Instagram, Facebook or Linkedin.Have you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download it now in the Google Play store. Join Us on Our Journey!FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube

Scene 1: The Battlefield  [04:05]Scott has 30 years of real-world experience as an entrepreneur, having started and sold multiple companies. He talks about his own battlefield and some of his most catastrophic failures, all of which led him to take a risk and start his own coaching practice: Doubledare.Scene 2:  The Imposter [22:02]We discuss the tension between identifying what we really want as entrepreneurs and sticking to what feels safe. Scott touches specifically on Imposter Syndrome - feeling undeserving of success, skills or income - and why this could be detrimental to progress.Scene 3: The Victory [41:04]How does Scott help his clients achieve greater success as well as work-life balance? He discusses his role as business coach and what makes his practice different. Moreover he reveals three tips that will help anyone accelerate their business and how we can all stay ahead.Resources mentioned:Book: The Untethered Soul by Michael SingerFind out more about Scott Anderson and his coaching practice, Doubledare, here: https://doubledareyou.us/Have you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download it now in the Google Play store. Join Us on Our Journey!FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube

Scene 1: India  [03:13]As a traditional fitness instructor, Mike unexpectedly got pulled into yoga while living in America. He became so engrossed by the benefits that he moved to India to complete his yoga instructor training. He explains how a couple of drastic, daring decisions would change his life forever.Scene 2: Akrasia - Why do we Struggle to keep our Goals? [24:51]Akrasia is Greek for weakness of will. Mike talks about moments when he acted against his better judgement and elaborates on his goals for the Yoga Mike Group, goals he had to reevaluate after the pandemic hit and a sudden downturn in business.Scene 3: Yoga For All [49:33]Why are SMART goals not smart? We discuss the benefits of yoga, mindfullness and why a non-traditional approach to goal-setting could lead to greater happiness in life.Find out more about the Yoga Mike Group and what they have to offer here: https://yogamike.co.uk/ and https://wellbeekids.com/You can also find Yoga Mike on  Facebook and Instagram.Have you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download it now in the Google Play store. Join Us on Our Journey!FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube

Scene 1: Couch Potato Transformation [04:28]Marlon talks about his journey as a semi-professional judo player and balancing his career as marketing consultant with intense training and frequent travelling in preparation for the Olympics.Scene 2: The Olympian Storyteller [17:26]After quitting his professional sports career, Marlon let himself go and lost his purpose. He explains how he rediscovered purpose while setting up his own business. He touches on the ins and outs of effective storytelling in marketing to increase your ROI.Scene 3: The Danger Zone of Inauthenticity [36:44]On social media,  we sometimes create false excitement and a false concept of how good our products or services are, which could lose us customers. How should we balance an honest message with attention-grabbing content?Find out more about Story Advantage and what Marlon has to offer here: https://marlonaugust.com/You can also find Marlon on  Facebook, Instagram or TwitterHave you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download it now in the Google Play store. Join Us on Our Journey!FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube

Scene 1: A Vision at the Foothills of Serra de Tarmuntana  [03:19]Jodie put her heart and soul into horse-riding, having a successful career as a professional rider. Then became a personal trainer. She describes both experiences and why she eventually decided to start her own business.Scene 2: A Time Machine to Health and Fulfilment [17:55]How creative can you get with breakfast products? Having studied nutrition and after frank conversations with a business consultant, Jodie explains what makes her granola and business concept unique.Scene 3: The Game Plan [37:16]There is no time machine to health and fulfilment in life. It is all down to our choices.  Jodie explains some of the challenges she made and what we can do to raise our game.Find out more about My Breakfast Box and what they have to offer here: https://mybreakfastbox.co.uk/You can also find Jodie on  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linkedin.Have you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download it now in the Google Play store. Join Us on Our Journey!FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube

Act I: Mint HoboScene 1: London – The Corporate Man  [03:33]Steve was 'The Corporate Man', managing different stores for Tesco's across the UK. However, his life was about to take an unexpected turn...Scene 2: Yarm – The Skydive [16:02]After he left Tesco's, he took a risk and decided to make coffee his life. We discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of running a coffee shop on the High Street as well as finding balance as entrepreneurs."More important than the money that I didn't make, was the soul that I found." Scene 3: Paris – The Bohemian Life  [26:38]Mint Hobo was a success and then a new adventure loomed... What did Steve decide when faced with the option to make another drastic change in his life?TV Series MentionedBosch24PorridgePolice SquadDo you want try some Rounton Coffee? They ship throughout the UK and have an amazing selection of freshly roasted speciality coffee. Find out more and order your own bag here: www.rountoncoffee.co.uk. You can also find them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Find Steve here.Mint Hobo is now called Hobo Coffee House, find them here.Have you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download it now in the Google Play store. Join Us on Our Journey!FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube

A Day in the Life of a TrusteeAlso known as a board member, a trustee is responsible for evaluating the performance of a charity and making improvements. Ian explains why he wanted to give back to his local home care provider, Supportive, by becoming a trustee.Shortly before the passing of his parents, he experienced the immense difference home care workers make in the lives of their clients. As well as discussing his role of trustee, he explains why the job you choose is not always about the salary you earn, and why being a carer is such an honorable  profession to pick.Looking for a Fulfilling Career?Supportive is constantly expanding. Find out more about what they have to offer and career opportunities here: https://www.supportive.org.uk/Follow them on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTubePlease share this podcast with friends and family and follow us on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitter

A Day in the Life of a Patient DriverA major part of working in social care is delivering independence through transport. Leanne explains why her department is essential in society, helping individuals, who have no other support structures, get out and about and live their lives normally. She tells you the what to expect of the job, the joys and challenges and what qualifications are necessary. Lastly, she shares some career tips to help you decide what you want to do with your life and go for it!Looking for a Fulfilling Career?Supportive is constantly expanding. Find out more about what they have to offer and career opportunities here: https://www.supportive.org.uk/Follow them on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTubePlease share this podcast with friends and family and follow us on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSubscribe to my newsletter: regenerationstudio.co.uk

Part 1: The Numbing Reality of Toxicity [04:40]Having grown up in a small town in the countryside, Sherianna was always intrigued by introspection. She details her professional journey into psychology and the painful event in her marriage that inspired her to write Emotional Detox and develop the CLEANSE method.Part 2: Over-processed and Under-processed Emotions. Finding a Way Out. [22:30]When you cling to negative emotions - anxiety, pain, sadness, shame - you prevent yourself from feeling joy. Sherianna explains how the CLEANSE method can help us process emotions and how this is applicable in a professional context.Part 3: Shaping Habits that Activate Joy  [40:05]We discuss why it is easy to stay in emotional comfort zones instead of confronting our emotions and why it prevents us from healing from traumatic experiences. Sherianna also shares three habits we can adopt to activate joy in our lives.Resources MentionedBook: The Twelve Spiritual Laws of the Universe by Santi Emotional Detox and Emotional Detox for Anxiety by SheriannaFind out more about Sherianna Boyle, her books and coaching: https://sheriannaboyle.com/Follow Sherianna here: Instagram and TwitterHave you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download it now in the App store or Google Play store. Join Us on Our Journey!FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube

Part 1: A Jeweller, a German Shepard and the Makings of a Dream [2:34]Teri's journey starts with crippling anxiety that left her unable to leave the house. She discusses early life in the North East of England, witnessing her dad losing everything in the financial crash of 2008 and her aspirations to become an actress.Part 2: Overcome Anything. Path your own Road. [14:30]Since its launch in 2017, Ellington Timepiece has grown considerably and Teri's story reached millions on social media. With no background in fashion design, how did Teri go about manufacturing and selling her watches from her first collection to her third?Part 3: The Therapeutic Quality of Time   [28:34]Knowing the devastating effects of mental health struggles and the pressure of entrepreneurship, Teri has since become an inspirational figure nationally and internationally. But, what does she want Ellington Timepiece to be known for most?Resources MentionedNetflix Series: The UndoingBook: Battle Scars by Jason FoxFind out more about Ellington Timepiece, their watches and story: https://ellingtontimepiece.com/Follow Teri here: InstagramHave you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download it now in the App store or Google Play store. Follow Us and Discover more Rebels in Business and Art:FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube

Part 1: Becoming a Pole Fitness Instructor [2:20]Beth never imagined she would be a dance instructor. Yet, now she has thousands following her on Instagram, practising and teaching her combos. We talk about her early career and why she started pole fitness.Favourite Question and QuoteQ3: What eventually got you interested in pole fitness as a form of dance? [05:13]"Originally, I was an avid gym goer, runner and cyclist. With the arrival of my children, I simply didn't have to the time to  get on my bike or hit the gym. A friend asked me if I would accompany her to a local pole class...It was love at first sight. " [6:00]Part 2: Creating Poetry in Motion [13:22]Beth teaches students from across the world as well as locally at Tempest Dance Studio in Durham. She discusses building a reputation, growing an audience and the benefits of social media for fitness instructors.Favourite Q & QQ8: What is the benefit of social media for fitness instructors and dancers in particular? [20:19]"For sharing your content, building your audience, especially as a pole instructor, helps me gain more clients and we want to share what we know." [21:21] Part 3: Staying Active and Empowered [26:44]Beth shares advice on overcoming challenging activities and why everybody should try pole fitness at least once.Favourite Q & QQ11: What are your three tips for someone wanting to progress in a challenging activity? [30:13]“To progress in pole and be the best you can be, be consistent, train often and if you can lift weights, do your stretching and train both sides." [32:00]Resources MentionedNetflix Series: The Queens GambitBook: The Witcher SeriesCheck out Beth Hamilton's graceful lines and find out more about her Zoom classes on Instagram @beth.hamilton.7771. She teaches at Tempest Dance Studio in Durham.Have you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download it now in the App store or Google Play store. Show your support by liking and sharing the podcast with friends and family on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSubscribe to my newsletter: regenerationstudio.co.uk

Part 1: The Origins of Steam Machine Magic [03:06]We discuss Nick's transition from science teacher to craft beer brewer and what made him decide to take the risk, exchanging job security for a beer adventure.Favourite Question and QuoteQ2: How confident were you that your product would appeal to people in the North East? [12:55]"I'm a big believer in not asking your customers what they want because they don't know until you give it to them" [13:13]Part 2: Innovating Tradition [14:24]Steam Machine Brewing Co. produce beers with thought and care. Each beer is different. Each beer is a flavour explosion. So, what makes their beer so special?Favourite Q & QQ6:  How is your view different from traditional views on beer [18:00]"A lot of traditional breweries rely on subtle nuance. I don't believe in subtle nuance. I don't want to present you with five beers and you think 'Well that one just tastes the same as that one'. "I want every beer you try of ours to make you go: 'Wow, that's completely different. That's a flavour explosion in my mouth.'" [19:00]Part 3: The Brew Master’s Choice  [42:11]Nick's brewery offers much more than just beer. We talk about diversifying your business and the difference between focusing on profit versus creating a close-knit community through direct customer sales.Favourite Q & QQ9: Is it important to diversify your business? [46:08]“The Brew Room has grown hand in hand with us... Having that direct customer, anything you can remove from a chain of sale so you dealing directly with people, you become part of a journey, part of a story along with your customers and I think that is the best for any sustainable business." (47:24)Resources MentionedNetflix Series: Barbarians Author: K. J. Parker - author of dark fantasy novelsTry Steam Machine Brewing's unbelievably good beer! See their selection and order online: https://steammachinebrew.com/ They ship nationally.Follow them on: Facebook, Instagram, TwitterHave you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download it now in the App store or Google Play store. Show your support by liking and sharing the podcast with friends and family on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSubscribe to my newsletter: regenerationstudio.co.uk

Part 1: The Meaning of Support in Communities [02:38]Supportive provides social care services at a lower rate than most other providers and aims to create a caring work environment too. We discuss why the nonprofit organisation was established in the first place and how they give back to their staff and community.Favourite Question and QuoteQ1: As a charitable organisation aiming to support people in County Durham, what does support mean to you? [02:46]"Providing support to people is helping individuals achieving a better quality of life in some form and providing care services in the most person-centred way, respecting each and every individual with the greatest dignity." [03:20]Part 2: The Humanity of Old Age [17:17]Most of Supportive's clients are older people needing additional assistance to go about their daily tasks. We discuss the ageing process and different roles at Supportive.Favourite Q & QQ5:  In what way do we and our needs change as we grow older? [17:57]"As we get older, everything changes. You become different on the outside. Changes, wrinkles. You are still the same person on the inside though. People can look at you as that old lady down the road but I am still me actually. " [18:40] Q6:  In light of these changes, what does it mean to receive care? [22:30]"Receiving care means for anybody: because of their physical or mental condition they require a level of care suitable to their needs, wishes or preferences, contributing to their welfare." [22:45] Part 3: How to Live a Full and Active Life [37:44]The older we get, the more society seems to forget about us, yet we remain just as human with the same need for understanding and support from others. Debbie discusses why living full and active lives is important and why community support can help us ease into old age with optimism.Favourite Q & QQ9: Should we encourage a more comprehensive understanding of ageing and what this part of the life cycle is like? [44:37]“We often group people. Older people are in this group. We should be encouraging people to be treated as individuals rather than a group." [45:17]Looking for a Fulfilling Career?The role of caregiver is critical and as such Supportive is constantly expanding. Find out more about what they have to offer and career opportunities here: https://www.supportive.org.uk/Follow them on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTubeHave you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download it now in the App store or Google Play store. Show your support by liking and sharing the podcast with friends and family on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSubscribe to my newsletter: regenerationstudio.co.uk

Part 1: Health. Wellness. Wellbeing. [05:07]Modern society has shaped our lives as a race to be run which often cause stress and burnout. Anna describes her experience of the rat race and why she decided to specialise in technology and later combine it with her interest in wellbeing to develop Sensate in collaboration with BioSelf Technology.Favourite Question and QuoteQ2: What is your view of the rat race? [06:45]"We have created a crazy life equation for ourselves and that equation doesn't add up for many people.... This life equation is the real rat race: not enough money, not enough time and also more importantly, no actual trajectory to improvement in these areas." [05:58]"We think of this way of living as if it were a fundamental law of physics  but it's not. We are just humans creating systems for ourselves." [08:10]Part 2: The Wellbeing Tech Revolution [17:52]We discuss how Sensate works in more detail and the different stages of setting up a pioneering technology company.Favourite Q & QQ5: What is the vagus nerve and how is it related to stress? [18:00]"The health of the vagus nerve is critical to wellbeing and longevity and it is the nerve that regulates the stress response. A better vagal nerve tone means better stress resilience... " [19:00]"We're using unique technology at the Sensate office designed to stimulate the vagus nerve and improve vagal nerve tone.  Stimulating the vagus nerve lowers stress levels. [20:00]Part 3: Let’s Solve Stress [34:06]A certain measure of stress is beneficial. Anna explains when stress becomes harmful and how to use Sensate in conjunction with other lifestyle habits.Favourite Q & QQ9: Why is stress potentially beneficial and when does it become harmful? [34:06]“If stress drives us to take action, that's when it is positive and can be needed where if it is paralysing and feeling overwhelmed, it has the opposite effect and that can be very negative."  [34:40]"Then there is the ongoing levels of low anxiety. If we get slightly anxious everyday, that is not what the nervous system is built for." [36:20]Resources MentionedFilm: The Social DilemmaPodcasts: Insights at the Edge and Exponential ViewBook: White Fragility: Why it is so Hard for White People to Talk about RacismFind out more and get your own pioneering stress-relief device at Sensate's website: www.getsentate.com. Purchase it from Indiegogo.Follow them on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter , LinkedIn, YouTubeHave you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download it now in the App store or Google Play store. Show your support by liking and sharing the podcast with friends and family on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSubscribe to my newsletter: regenerationstudio.co.uk

Part 1: Choosing to Live for Sales Effectiveness [04:06]Steve developed in-depth knowledge of effective marketing while working in sales. He shares his professional journey so far and why that motivated him to start ROI Online.Favourite Question and QuoteQ3: Can you tell us about your experience of working in sales? What was the best thing about it? What was the worst? [06:45]"I wanted to be in a position where my performance was rewarded instead of just make a flat salary every month. I wanted to be held accountable where my performance could actually impact that....So, I looked at sales as my own business within a business that I conducted." [07:30]Part 2: The Holy Grail of ROI [17:45]How do you know whether your marketing is bad, good or great? Steve explains how to make your marketing strategy a valuable and lasting business asset.Favourite Q & QQ5: What is the difference between good marketing and great marketing? [23:36]"Good marketing acknowledges that there is a human that can take advantage of our services that could improve their life in some way....[24:28]"Great marketing understands that humans have brains... It's like fiber optic communications compared to the  4041 modems..." Part 3: Avoiding the Golden Toilet of Inefficiency [41:00]We discuss why websites are going out of fashion and what the future of online marketing might look like and what businesses should be focusing on.Favourite Q & QQ10: If we are not marketing ourselves through our websites, SEO tactics and key words, what are we meant to be doing? [46:37]“You're doing an example of it. The first way [people] learn about you may not be your website. So right now, you're having a guest on and you're interviewing them and their audience gets introduced to you. People are stumbling into you in a layer of audio environment..."  [46:53]Resources MentionedThe Golden Toilet: Stop Flushing Your Marketing Budget into Your Website and Build a System that Grows your Business (Steve Brown's book)Film: My Octopus TeacherFind out more about ROI Online's marketing strategies, services and their podcast: www.roionline.comHave you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, updates and valuable links straight to your phone. Download it now in the App store or Google Play store. Show your support by liking and sharing the podcast with friends and family on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSubscribe to my newsletter: regenerationstudio.co.uk

Part 1: From One Dropout to Another [04:00]Chloë started Wander Films with business partner Lou Tonner after returning from a soul-searching experience in Australia. She describes her life as a dropout in the North East and how Australia changed their outlook on life.Key QuestionsQ2: Can you give us a tour of your life before Australia? [04:10]Q3:  What was creative life like in the North East and why did you choose to go to Australia? [08:20]Q4: What is your view on qualifications, do they matter?  What would you say is your qualification? [10:15]Part 2: Riding the Video Wave in Business [12:58]Wander films is known for their 'Epic Vlog Package', which helps businesses create engaging videos to tell their stories and grow their audiences. Chloë talks in more detail about Wander Films and what has earned them recognition as film makers so far.Key QuestionsQ5: Firstly, of all film-making possibilities you could have pursued, why did you choose to focus on business storytelling? Secondly, using an example, what is the Epic Vlog Package exactly?[13:06]Q6:  How would you describe your style in terms of the content you produce and the way you interact with clients? [20:27]Q7: As a startup what do you have to do to earn that recognition? [21:53]Part 3: How to Beat the Scroll [25:50]It is hard to capture attention in the online sphere as it is oversubscribed by potentially valuable content.  We discuss how Wander Films help clients' achieve this from a personal and professional point of view.Key QuestionsQ9: Can you talk us through some of the initial challenges and surprising successes of Wander Films? [25:57]Q10: How do you beat the scroll (from a personal, professional and client’s point of view)? [29:36]Q11: Have you ever worked on a project you lacked motivation for? How do you go about delivering an awesome project regardless of your personal connection to it? [32:00]Q12: How do you see the world? [35:19]Resources MentionedFilm: Primal Fear (1996)Podcast: My Favourite MurderChloë Clover's YouTube channelFind out more about Wander Films Ltd, Epic Vlog Package and other video solutions for businesses here: https://wander-films.co.uk/ (or find  on any of the social media channels @WanderFilmsUK). Have you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, my amusing updates and most important links straight to your phone. Download it now in the App store or Google Play store. Any feedback about the app will be greatly appreciated!If you enjoyed this podcast, please still subscribe and leave me a rating on Apple or Spotify.Show your support by liking and sharing the podcast with friends and family on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSubscribe to my newsletter: regenerationstudio.co.uk

Part 1: To Be or Not To Be (an artist) [3:28]Freelancers are hired because they have certain expertise. We discuss how to hone these expertise and Rob's introduction to the creative industries.Key QuestionsQ2: What did you originally envision for your life? [3:36]Q3:  With such a diverse skill set, how did you gain your expertise, and would you say there were any significant mentors or influences in your life? [8:10]Q4: If you had to pick one art form that encompasses what you do the best, what would it be? [10:19]Part 2: Becoming Indispensable in the Creative Industry [12:55]Rob explains in greater detail different routes to becoming a freelancer and how he  managed to transition from a desk job to make a living from photography, videography and music production.Key QuestionsQ6: Can you elaborate on the initial stages of starting out as a freelancer, including some of the financial and management concerns that come with it? [17:00]Q7:  Using a past project as an example, what are the factors that make you indispensable? [22:08]Q8: Firstly, can you tell us more about the initiative itself and your current role within Tracks? Secondly, given your own situation, how important do you think location is when you’re trying to build a portfolio and get by as a freelancer? [26:42]Part 3: Tracks into the Future [32:35]Given the current climate and the crisis the creative industries are going through, Rob shares some of his thoughts on future developments and why freelancers have more opportunities now than before.Key QuestionsQ9: How have you managed to keep things going, whether with regard to Tracks, or in terms of other projects you might have been working on? [32:40]Q10: Is now a good time to go freelance? In the current climate, what are the advantages and disadvantages of being self-employed as an artist?[35:55]Q11: What would you say is essential in maintaining a steady client base during a period of economic instability in the country? [38:30]Q12: What do we need in the creative industry in general for artists to thrive now and going into the future? [43:28]Resources MentionedThe Wind-up Bird Chronicles by Harumi MurakamiBlack Sheep Fredrick DickensTracks Music Collective based in DarlingtonIf you need video, photography, music or graphic design work done, head over to rob.irish or you can find him on Instagram. He's responsible for the podcast theme music and photography.Have you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, my amusing updates and most important links straight to your phone. Download it now in the App store or Google Play store. Any feedback about the app will be greatly appreciated!If you enjoyed this podcast, please still subscribe and leave me a rating on Apple or Spotify.Show your support by liking and sharing the podcast with friends and family on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSubscribe to my newsletter: regenerationstudio.co.uk

Part 1:  Humble Origins. Legendary Coffee [5:05]Dave saw coffee being roasted for the first time on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This sparked the beginning of Rounton Coffee Roasters. Dave explains his journey from engineering to coffee roasting.Key QuestionsQ2: What motivated you to become an engineer and what factors made you decide to leave behind the comforts of the corporate world? [5:35]Q3:  What made you decide to embark on a trip through various different countries and what did you learn along the way? [8:23]Q4: Can you explain what happened after you met coffee farmers in Sumatra? What did you envision for your life after returning to the UK? [11:35]Part 2: The Road to Roasting Wisdom [16:38]We talk in more detail about business ventures, the values of Rounton Coffee and what they want speciality coffee to represent to the public. Key QuestionsQ5: What was your initial vision for Rounton Coffee? [17:15]Q6: Why speciality coffee and what does it represent to you? What do you want to  [18:50]Q7:  How does your team, your values and the coffee shops set you apart from the broader coffee community? [22:54]Q8: How did you go about the financial side of setting up and sustaining a coffee business? [25:24]Q9: How did you negotiate the situation of Covid-19 at Rounton Coffee and have you made any major changes to how you operate? [29:30]Part 3: Choosing Your Flavour Profile for Life [32:38]Delving into the technical side of coffee, Dave explains what 'cupping' means and how we can go about exploring different methods of enjoying single-origin coffee.Key QuestionsQ10: Can you tell us more about coffee cupping and how someone who have not been introduced to the different flavour profiles of coffee should go about it? [33:33]Q11: Is there a right or wrong way to drink coffee? [36:45]Q12: What would you tell someone who feels stuck in a job that they are not enjoying? [39:20]Resources MentionedThe Plague by Albert CamusThe Daily PodcastDo you want try some Rounton Coffee? They ship throughout the UK and have an amazing selection of freshly roasted speciality coffee. Find out more and order your own bag here: www.rountoncoffee.co.uk. You can also find them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Or visit one of their coffee shops: Bedford St Coffee or The Corner.Have you Tried our App?We have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, my amusing updates and most important links straight to your phone. Download it now in the App store or Google Play store. Any feedback about the app will be greatly appreciated!If you enjoyed this podcast, please still subscribe and leave me a rating on Apple or Spotify.Show your support by liking and sharing the podcast with friends and family on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSubscribe to my newsletter: regenerationstudio.co.ukMusic credit:Rob Irish:  https://rob.irish/home

Part 1: The Essence of the American Dream from a Global Perspective [6:17]Brian talks about his incredible entrepreneurial journey and why he decided to establish an early stage startup accelerator that acts as a gateway for entrepreneurs all over the world to access the wealth in America.Key QuestionsQ2: Tell us more about the journey that shaped you into a global entrepreneur [6:68]Q3:  What are the three most important business truths you learned while consulting and coaching business across the world? [12:30]Q4:  How did your view of business change after moving to the States? [16:54]Part 2: Conscious Investing in Powerful Business Ideas [19:30]We discuss different types of investment and Expert DOJO's unique approach to creating wealth generators.Key QuestionsQ5: Take us back to the beginning, to the moment you thought of the name ‘Expert Dojo’ and the vision you had for it. [20:05]Q6: What is the difference between angel investment and venture capitalist investment? Why would a start-up potentially prefer one investor to another? [24:25]Part 3: The Art of Startup Wars  [37:42]Every day we are on the brink of entering into the future without ever truly knowing what the future holds. How do we know which businesses might become invaluable and which ones are less essential to our needs? Key QuestionsQ9: From an investor’s point of view, can you firstly share some recent success stories? [38:30]Q10: From your point of view, what is implied by the term ‘business’? [44:25]Q11: What is the most important question any entrepreneur should ask themselves: 1) before they commit to a business idea, 2) during the initial growth of their business and 3) when they seem to have hit a wall and would like to know, what next? [45:22]Resources Mentioned:The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley - series on TheranosNir Eyal - Hooked: How to Create Habit-Forming Products - one of Brian's favourite books Gary Vaynerchuck - Entrepreneur in the wine businessExpert DOJO has a uniquely supportive approach to investment by combining it with a mentoring programme. If you want expert guidance and support or if you are looking for investors in your business idea, you can find out more about what Expert DOJO at www.expertdojo.com.You can also find them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.IMPORTANT UPDATEWe have our own app! You can now get the podcast episodes, my amusing updates and most important links straight to your phone. Download it now in the App store or Google Play store. Thank you to the awesome folks over at PodSquad for your podcast passion. Any feedback about the app will be greatly appreciated!If you enjoyed this podcast, please still subscribe and leave me a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts or Spotify.Show your support by liking and sharing the podcast with friends and family on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSubscribe to my newsletter: regenerationstudio.co.ukMusic credit:Rob Irish:  https://rob.irish/home

Part 1: What does it Mean to be Involved in the Music Industry? (3:07)Before becoming highly involvement in the music industry, David used to have a high-paying job and led a comfortable life, but then it all changed and he suddenly had nothing. We discuss what life was like for him ten years ago and the beginning of his passion for performance, art and music.Key QuestionsQ2: What did you envision for your life? (3:40)Q3:  What was life like before your active involvement in the music industry? (8:00)Q5: What would it take to stand out in a saturated society (i.e. wherever we look, there always seems to be so much of the same thing out there)? (20:18)Part 2: The High Cost of High Achievement (26:28)David talks about the prevalence of burnout in the music industry.  It is so easy for creatives to overwork themselves and David shares his own devastating experience of it and how he came out of it.Q6: What is the extent of your responsibilities in the music industry and the Tees Music Alliance? (26:45)Q7: What is burnout? (31:55)Q8:  For someone working in music and creative industry, what would lead to burnout? (35:35)Q9:  When you suffered from burnout, what did you do as a result? (41:50) Part 3: Finding the Hidden Balance (50:53)David shares advice for artists to maintain a work-home balances and we briefly touch on what changes are perhaps necessary in the creative industry.Q10: How do you maintain a balance when you become overworked? (51:30)Q11: How do you measure what you enjoy doing, what you want to achieve and how to combine that with a healthy mental, emotional and physical existence? (56:11)Q12: What do we need in the music industry for artists to thrive now and going into the future? (58:37)Are you an artist? Interested in supporting the creative industry? Find out more about the Tees Music Alliance here: https://teesmusicalliance.org.uk/You can also find them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.Bands mentioned:Wax Heart SodalityBlack Sheep Frederick DickensEve Conway (Darlington-based artist managed by David)Subscribe and Stand a Chance to Win a Voucher every Month!Subscribe to my newsletter: regenerationstudio.co.ukSubscribe to my YouTube channel (lots of wonderful developments to come!)Subscribe to my podcast on Apple or Spotify.I would greatly appreciate any feedback! If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and leave me a review. Show your support by liking and sharing the podcast with friends and family on social media:  FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeMusic credit:Rob Irish:  https://rob.irish/home