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On today's episode, I'm sitting down with founder of plant-based chocolate brand, Love Raw. Growing up with two entrepreneurial parents, this week's guest had no idea how much of an impact her family's businesses would have on her adult life. Taking a detour into the world of finance first, it wasn't too long before her inner entrepreneur bubbled to the surface and she took a leap of faith into the world of health foods. Setting up shop in her in-laws' garage, she never would've expected Whole Foods to be the company that took a chance on her, but an initial order of 500 cases, an appearance on Dragons Den and multiple supermarket shelves later - it's safe to say this was a risk that massively paid off! To tell her story in her own words, here's what it's like to be Rimi Thapar. Shop Love Raw here Follow them @loveraw

On today's episode, I'm chatting with the actor playing Mick in BBC Three's upcoming comedy-drama My Left Nut. Taking classes at the local drama school in Belfast, this week's guest never anticipated a starring role in an on-screen show. Deciding to leave acting behind him to focus on school studies, it was a random email he got whilst on holiday with his friends, that decided a new fate for him. Catching a flight home to audition, it wasn't long before he was thrown into intensive filming and well, he can tell you what happened next. Sharing how he navigated a script set around a personal life story and the topic of men's health, here's what it's like to be Nathan Quinn-O'Rawe. My Left Nut will be airing on BBC Three tomorrow, Monday 25th April. The series will run over three episodes released weekly and you can catch up on iPlayer for anything you've missed.

On today's episode, I'm sitting down with women's rights activist and Singapore's first ever burlesque performer. Coming from a very conservative, traditional family, growing up this week's guest stifled her creativity and expression to please her family - but always knew there'd come a point she needed to let it be free. When it came to career choices, she first followed a more conventional path on entering the world of IT. Starting her first job in the UK, she spotted a burlesque club down the street from her office and everything changed. From her first solo show to performing on some of the biggest stages in the world and changing legislation in her home country, she has quite the story to tell. Here's what it's like to be Sukki Menon, otherwise known as Sukki Singapora. Follow Sukki on social media - @sukkimenon Watch her on Netflix's Singapore Social

On today's episode, I'm joined by executive coach, leadership development consultant and founder of The People Person. From an early age, this week's guest was never afraid to rock the boat if it meant she was able to chase after what she really wanted. Driven and ambitious, she followed wherever life took her and ended up rising to the top of the corporate ladder before realising she was deeply unsatisfied. Taking a step back to evaluate things, she found herself being drawn to a new calling - and that's how The People Person came to fruition. Now, an author and successfully transforming peoples' lives on a daily basis, she's sharing her words of wisdom and secrets to finding true self-belief. Here's what it's like to be Lara Cullen. Find out more about The People Person here Order Lara's book here

On today's episode, I'm chatting with a Youtuber and comedian, about to hit the road on tour. From as early as 11 years old, this week's guest loved to make people laugh. Whether it was his mother on the way to school or a sold out venue, he always had a knack for entertaining and little did he know, would soon make a career out of doing just that. During his time at university, he decided to pursue his then dream of broadcasting and started a Youtube channel to get some video work under his belt. Setting up outside nightclubs, he began interviewing drunk students and StreetSmart was born. From then on, hard work and a chance encounter set the ball rolling. Filling in the gaps and sharing his insights into longevity online, why Youtube is the smart move and his upcoming Zocial Butterfly tour, here's what it's like to be Max Fosh. Watch Max's channel here Find out more about Max / book tickets to Zocial Butterfly here

On today's episode, I'm joined by founder and CEO of Great Influence - the UK's leading personal branding agency. The expert that's building some of the internet's favourite entrepreneurs, it all started for this week's guest when he met a guy named Steven Bartlett. Joining the team at Steven's first start-up, Wallpark, it wasn't until they began cultivating what would become the world-renowned digital marketing agency, Social Chain, that he began to notice a shift in the way things were being promoted. Realising people would more readily buy into people, rather than a whole load of adverts and campaigns, he started honing in on the art of building public profiles. After seeing massive success with Steven, he decided it was time to try make it on his own. Taking what he'd learnt so far, he set up Great Influence. Handling the personal images of Umar Kamani, founder of Pretty Little Thing, Julian Hearn, founder of Huel and Oliver Cookson of MyProtein - to name but a few - he's lifting the veil on the personal branding buzz word that's spreading like wildfire across social media. Here's what it's like to be Ash Jones. For more on Ash visit his LinkedIn profile and keep up to date with him on social media @_ashleybjones

On today's episode, I'm sitting down with founder of Jay's Virtual Pub Quiz. Doing as it says on the tin, the quiz was a lockdown success story and has since continued connecting people across the world with weekly quizzes online. Keeping the nation entertained, however, was not always this week's guest's day job. From acting as a child to ending up living on the streets of London for the guts of 18 months, it's fair to say life hasn't always been smooth sailing - but no matter what hit him, he managed to stand firm and weather the storm. Letting me in on everything from breaking a Guinness world record for the biggest quiz with over 180 thousand people, to receiving an MBE from the Queen and how he put his life back together after being homeless, here's what it's like to be Jay Flynn. Join Jay's Quizz and find out everything you need to know by visiting: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcSqjJWHJeDWD_SbdorBRw

On today's episode, I'm chatting with the founder of Sentidu Life Coaching, a method that specialises in mental focus and emotional mastery. Growing up in a turbulent environment, this week's guest knows exactly what it means to turn a bad situation on its head. Overcoming eating disorders, a period of domestic abuse and bouts of depression, she decided it was her purpose in life to share her experiences in the hopes of helping others. Giving her tips on how to live life to the fullest, here's what it's like to be Elena Perella. For more information on Sentidu, visit https://www.sentidu.com/ A few words from Elena: "We live in a troubled world where anxiety, depression, and a lack of happiness are at higher levels than ever before. We need to shift our thinking and our attitude towards life. My mission is to help you become a New Human Being through recognising your limiting conditionings and break through them. Eventually you will master your thoughts and emotions, and live with a sense of fulfilment. I am passionate about what I do. I coached myself through a severe depression, eating disorders and domestic violence and my experience has led me on a journey of discovery of how to break out all of these challenges. As a result I created a program to help people experience their own transformation and break free in the areas they feel stuck."

On today's episode, I'm sitting down with founder of Confetti, a mission led snack company that crafts award winning produce dense with nutrients and plant goodness. Beginning her career journey as a maths teacher, this Singaporean founder never imagined owning a business within the food industry. Always creative and packed full of entrepreneurial spirit, she had become tired of her 9-5 and decided to quit in search of adventure. On a trip around the world, she picked up on the amount of food waste and the problems it was causing for the health of our planet. So instead of continuing on with her travels, she decided she needed to plant her feet on the ground and get to work figuring out ways to put a stop to this. A little while and a whole lot of work later, Confetti was born. Quickly sweeping the aisles of Singaporean supermarkets and food retailers, people liked what they were tasting and she realised she was on to something great. To share her story here's what it's like to be Betty Lu. Find out more about Confetti here

On today's episode, I'm joined by serial entrepreneur and founder of Cannamplify, a group of companies dedicated to making cannabis a part of everyday life. Born into entrepreneurship, this week's guest was helping his parents with their businesses as early as nine years old. His ambitions as a teenager didn't quite end up working out as he'd hoped following his time in the film industry being cut short, but in true entrepreneurial style, he quickly pivoted and found himself pursuing his many other side hustles. After successfully trying his hand at many industries, he became drawn to the world of cannabis and set to work creating what would become the centre of the European industry. Sharing how he overcomes challenges, rewriting the story around the drug and his definition of success, here's what it's like to be Shaan Mahrotri. Find out more about Cannamplify here Keep up to date with Shaan here

On today's episode, I'm sitting down with one of the Social Chain co-founders, an award winning fully integrated social media agency. As a young entrepreneur, mental health activist and sobriety advocate, this week's guest has quite the story to tell, beginning with a social media account named Student Problems, that he set up whilst at university. Realising, through this experience, the scale at which online platforms can hold influence, he jumped at the chance to become a leader in the field when approached by fellow entrepreneur Steven Bartlett. Together they managed to create a global company that would soon make them millions. Lifting the curtain on the realities of such large scale success so young, his battle with alcoholism and his next chapter, here's what it's like to be Dominic McGregor. Follow Dom on social media @dpjmcgregor Find out more about Social Chain here

On today's episode, you'll be hearing from a champion bodybuilder and contestant on the vastest season of SAS: Who Dares Wins. Growing up an active child, this week's guest entered her teenage years relatively healthy but a few decisions later, found herself excessively drinking, increasingly experiencing low moods and overweight. She tells me of her turning point, a visit to the doctors whilst pregnant, that changed everything for her. Being told she was at high risk of contracting diabetes, she knew she had to make drastic changes and so set off to the gym in search of a solution. Falling in love with feeling strong, she set her sights on bodybuilding and worked her way into championship after championship. Wanting to test her newfound strength and push her mental capabilities to the extreme, she signed up to be a contestant on her favourite TV show and weeks later was at the mercy of Ant Middleton and the Channel 4 producers. Filling in the gaps and sharing her advice after beating a ten year long depression, here's what it's like to be Tyler Clark. Follow Tyler on social media @tylerclark_coaching Visit her website for more information on her programmes https://www.tylerclarkcoaching.co.uk/ Watch SAS: Who Dares Wins here

On today's episode, I'm sitting down with a wellness expert and one of Ireland's first ever instructors of the Wim Hof method. As a teenager, this week's guest had his sights set on professional basketball. Fully committed to pursuing his passion, he found himself deeply thinking about life in a way he couldn't ignore. His questions became too loud and so he decided to hang up his trainers and go in pursuit of a different path altogether. Delving into the world of natural healing, he stumbled across Wim Hof whilst listening to a podcast. Captivated by the promise of a calmer, healthier lifestyle, he decided to research further and enrolled on the course to become an instructor. Combining powerful breathing techniques and cold water therapy, he completely changed his life around and dedicated his time thereafter to helping others. Sharing his take on the nature versus modern medicine debate, explaining the cold water phenomenon that's taking over Ireland and the impact natural healing can have on mental health, here's what it's like to be Níall Ó Murchú. Find out more about Níall by visiting his website: https://www.breathewithniall.com/ Follow Níall on social media @breathewithniall

On today's episode, you'll be hearing from a Dutch DJ, producer and songwriter. Growing up, music ran in the family. Starting on more classical instruments such as the piano and guitar, this week's guest slowly began experimenting with different genres until he became captivated by the world of electronic music. Playing around with sounds, he was heavily inspired by melodic house music and he wasn't the only one that liked what they heard when they listened to his mixes. Being recognised by the likes of Tiesto and Martin Garrix, it wasn't long before this rising artist was picked up and signed to the label, STMPD - on the very same day as his graduation from the Conservatory of Amsterdam. Ahead of the upcoming release of his latest track, “U Got Me”, we chat life as a young DJ, inspiration, the impact of the pandemic on musicians and his next move. Here's what it's like to be Josh Charm. Listen to Josh's music here Follow him on social media @joshcharmmusic

On today's episode, I'm chatting with the founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, a non-profit marine conservation organisation that engages in direct action campaigns to defend wildlife, and conserve and protect the world's oceans from illegal exploitation and environmental destruction. From as early as ten years old, conservation was somewhat of a natural instinct. After spending the summer swimming with beavers near his home, he one day woke up to find they had been driven out of their natural habitat and that's where it all began. Fast forward, having co-founded Greenpeace, he was becoming frustrated with the lack of change despite countless amounts of protesting and campaigning. He decided to leave in pursuit of a more direct action approach and Sea Shepherd was born. Sharing the entire journey from start to finish and giving his answer to how we can save our planet, here's what it's like to be Captain Paul Watson. For more information on Sea Shepherd, visit https://seashepherd.org/ Keep up to date with Paul on social media @captainpaulwatson

On today's episode, I'm sitting down with bestselling author of Filter This, Unfiltered and most recently, Corpsing: My Body and Other Horror Shows. Growing up in Dublin, pursuing writing was never in the plans and ambitions of this week's guest. Always creative, however, she went down an artistic path and chose to delve deeper into the world of sculpture. During her early twenties, following a bad experience with drugs, she suffered a nervous breakdown that quickly derailed everything and set her on an entirely new trajectory. From cheffing and catering with her husband to stumbling upon the opportunity to write a food column in one of Ireland's national newspapers, things started to look up for the budding novelist and once she got a taste for creating narratives, she couldn't get enough. Currently working on the second draft of her fifth book, she shares with me the struggles of getting published, how she overcomes self doubt and everything in between. Here's what it's like to be Sophie White. Find out more about Sophie and her work here Follow Sophie on social media @sophiewhitewhoop

On today's episode, I'm chatting with a British recording artist, songwriter and producer. Born in Nottingham, this week's guest's very first memory of music is being given a Pink Floyd CD by his Dad. Discovering and experimenting with different sounds and genres, he fell in love with the guitar in his teens as a form of escapism. Coming to the conclusion that he wouldn’t be able to make his passion his day job, he ended up taking another path in life and found himself working for Parliament in London. Surrounding himself with like-minded people in the capital, he began making music again for fun and it was then that he found his voice. From plays on BBC Radio One to tours and record deals - he shares the harsh realities of the music industry and why despite it all, he could never give it up. Here’s what it’s like to be Joel Baker. To listen to Joel's music, visit http://joelbakermusic.com/ Follow Joel on social media @joelbakermusic

On today’s episode, I’m joined by the co-founder of Happy Out, a cafe concept that started in two shipping containers on the shores of Dublin’s Bull Island. Entrepreneurship is something that has always come naturally to this week’s guest. Wanting to own his own business has been his ambition for as long as he can remember but never could he have guessed, that a few years down the line he’d be co-founder of two coffee shops that have taken Dublin by storm. The first brand in Ireland to adopt the shipping container as a home for their cafe, Happy Out had people eagerly queueing up from the moment it opened its doors. Sharing the realities of working in the coffee industry and how he built his business from scratch, here’s what it’s like to be Brian Hanratty. Follow Brian on Instagram @beamishh89 Find out more about Happy Out here and follow them online @happyoutcafe

On today’s episode, I’m speaking with founder and creative director of French high-end streetwear brand, NASASEASONS and Prospect 100, a series of youth competitions set up to find the best in their fields. Growing up in the Tumblr era, this week’s guest has always been intrigued by the aesthetic and culture of his generation. What began as a collective of friends hosting parties in Paris, transformed into an idea of how they could capture a moment in time and eventually a streetwear brand that would end up on the heads of Hollywood and beyond. Stitching short, snappy slogans on to caps would take over his life for the next few years and little did he know he was in the process of building a concept that would attract the likes of Rihanna, Beyonce, Kanye West - and have his name mentioned in Vogue and Forbes to name a few. Sharing with me how he did it from start to finish alongside his other creative projects that include work with the Rolling Stones and setting up a competition series with a judging panel that boasted Steve Wozniak, here’s what it’s like to be Alexandre Daillance. Follow Alexandre on social media - @millinksy Read more about his story here and here Shop NASASEASONS here and enter Prospect 100 here

On today’s episode, I’m chatting to founder of Saluto London, a clothing brand curating vintage womenswear and up-cycling one-of-a-kind creations from textiles that would have otherwise gone to landfill. This week’s guest is a prime example of how life doesn’t always turn out the way you expect it to. Beginning her career journey chasing a job at a magazine, she worked a total of thirteen internships to get her dream role - only to discover it wasn’t quite what she’d been hoping for. At a loss as to what to do next, it was a trip to one of the biggest vintage fairs in London that made the penny drop. A sort of love at first sight, she realised she needed to be working with vintage clothing and started buying and selling unique pieces to her friends. What started as a tiny operation turned into a full scale online store and soon, a studio in the centre of the city. To share how she did it, here’s what it’s like to be Hannah Stacpoole. For more information on Saluto London, visit https://www.salutolondon.com/ Keep up to date with Hannah on social media @hannahstacpoole

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with founder of iDAL, a professional booking platform and community for models providing an alternative to traditional agencies by streamlining bookings. Her earliest ambitions to be a journalist, took this young entrepreneur from Kazakstan to London where she would meet the model behind her idea. Chatting to her friend about the struggles within the industry, they stumbled upon a solution to making things more flexible for young girls wanting to model and study at the same time. What began as a fun part time project, slowly transformed into a platform with the potential to change the way model booking operated forever. Talking me through the journey from accidentally meeting an angel investor to finding her perfect co-founder in lockdown, here’s what it’s like to be Mariya Grinina. For more information on iDAL, visit https://www.idal.co / @idal.co Girls Forward - https://www.girlsfounders.com / @girlsfwd

On today’s episode, I’m joined by juice therapist, founder of The Juice Works and LAB Fitness. Growing up in Spain, this week’s guest was a foodie before she even knew what the term meant. Indulging in home cooking with a real emphasis on quality ingredients, she has always lived a healthy lifestyle. Moving to Ireland to better her English and then staying to follow her passions, it was only when her mother developed a serious illness that the potential healing powers of raw juice caught her eye. Witnessing first hand the seemingly miraculous effect drinking daily concoctions had on her mother’s health, she signed up to a course and two years later her business was born. Chatting about the benefits of supplementing with juice, the realities of the health industry and her journey to where she is today, here’s what it’s like to be Laura Armada-Buch. Follow Laura on Instagram @thejuiceworksireland Find out more about juicing here Learn more about LAB Fitness here

On today’s episode, I’m speaking with lifestyle entrepreneur, founder of Bournemouth 7’s festival and podcast host. Growing up above pubs in London, this week’s guest was a born entrepreneur. From a young age he had a natural business mindset which he carried through to his adult life, resulting in him being responsible for hosting 14 festivals and 1500 events. From starting out in nightlife promotions as a final year student to setting up the world’s largest sport and music festival, this week’s guest has quite the story to tell. Sharing his insights into successful branding, taking risks and the power of keeping things simple, here’s what it’s like to be Roger Woodall. Follow Roger on social media @dodge.woodall Bournemouth 7's - https://bournemouth7s.com/ The Eventful Entrepreneur podcast - listen here The Harry Redknapp Show - listen here Event Crowd - @weareeventcrowd

On today’s episode, I’m chatting with wearable journalist and co-founder of Hashtag Our Stories, a platform empowering mobile journalists to share stories of people positively changing their world. Growing up, journalism wasn’t on this week’s guest’s radar. Completing a marketing degree, he realised he could use his newfound storytelling skills in a more impactful way and decided to apply for fellowships in the media industry. Landing in South Africa, he was quickly immersed and found himself falling in love with the work. Challenging prejudice as his driving force, he carved a name for himself and began reporting on what was happening around him. Years later after having hitch-hiked from Durban to Damascus, reporting from active war zones and working for CNN, he decided he wanted to do things his own way. Championing selfie or mobile journalism as a more powerful way to relay news, Hashtag Our Stories was born and continues to disrupt the way we consume information. To share his journey, here’s what it’s like to be Yusuf Omar. Follow Yusuf on social media @yusufomarsa and keep up to date with Hashtag Our Stories via their Instagram and Snapchat channels @hashtagourstories

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with British racing driver and test driver for The Grand Tour. Growing up with a father heavily involved in the world of motorsports, she couldn't wait until it was her turn to get going on track. Sitting in a go kart at the age of 10 it was love at first sight and nineteen years later she is still pursing her passion for driving. Two time British champion and test driving cars for Amazon’s the Grand Tour, she is currently gearing up to tackle single seaters in the W Series. Sharing challenges she’s overcome, career highlights and her secret to success, here’s what it's like to be Abbie Eaton. For more information on Abbie, visit her website https://www.abbieeaton.com and follow her on Instagram @abbieeaton44

On today’s 100th episode, I’m chatting with tv host, stylist, entrepreneur and founder of Kennedy & Co Grooming. A life in the world of media wasn’t always on the cards for this week’s guest. Being fascinated by his surroundings as a child, the tv presenter and style entrepreneur had early ambitions to work as a vet. Realising this wasn’t the path meant for him, he enrolled to study business at university and discovered the media industry during his time there. Starting out as a runner on Ireland AM, he worked hard to build up an impressive list of credentials that would eventually led him to be a part of BBC’s new make-over show, You Are What You Wear. To share the behind the scenes of his journey thus far, here’s what it’s like to be Darren Kennedy. Follow Darren on social media @darrenkennedyofficial and visit his website for more information here Shop Kennedy & Co Grooming here

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with the founder of Duco, performance apparel made from ocean plastics and organics. As a young child, this week’s guest had a natural talent for entrepreneurship. Reminiscing on his first business venture at just seven years old, he held on to that creative spirit through out his school years and has never looked back. Going indoor rock climbing one day with his best friend, led him to stumble on his current entrepreneurial idea after realising the clothing worn for the sport could do with a bit of an upgrade. Starting with just £25, he could never have foreseen his sustainable clothing brand would now be valued at £2 million and be supplying the official kit of Great Britain’s Olympic climbing team. To share his experience, here’s what it’s like to be Kieran Miles. Follow Kieran on social media @kieran_miles_ and keep up to date with Duco @officialduco Shop Duco and find out more about the brand at https://ducolife.com

On today’s episode, I’m chatting with an actress who’s credentials include the likes of Grey’s Anatomy, Criminal Minds and most recently, BBC’s The Syndicate. As soon as she could talk, this week’s guest loved to perform. Taking acting more seriously as she grew up, she sought out representation and began auditioning alongside her high school studies. Appearing in small commercials and TV bits whilst living in Florida, it was a move to LA after graduation that changed everything for the British-American actress. From booking her first gig in Hollywood to working during COVID-19, she chats to me about the journey, her hopes for the future, the less glamorous side of one of the world’s most notorious industries and the challenges she’s faced along the way. Here’s what it’s like to be Liberty Hobbs. Follow Liberty @thelibertyhobbs and read more about her work here

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with co-owner and CEO of Unibra, a Belgian family-owned company operating in the real estate and drinks industries. Having grown up in the Congo, this week’s guest has always had ties with Africa but he hadn’t imagined, after moving back to Europe following the death of his father at age 12, he’d ever end up working back there. Dipping his toes in entrepreneurship after graduating from university, it was his mother’s suggestion he enter the family business and re-establish the company on the African drinks market, having previously owned a number of breweries. Taking up the offer he set to work and years later finds himself CEO of a successful retailer in the space alongside managing the real estate end of things as well. Sharing his secrets to entering foreign markets, balancing two different industries and overcoming challenges, here’s what it’s like to be Thibault Relecom. Find out more about Thibault and Unibra here

On today’s episode, I'm chatting with a creative strategist and co-founder of Block Party and Bare Knuckle. Growing up in a small town in the Netherlands, this week’s guest has always been a creative. Honing his skills on photoshop, he first dipped his toes into entrepreneurship by making promotional posters for his friends’ parties at school. Since then, he has gained experience in multiple industries including music and the world of sport. Chatting to me about the value of personal branding, the importance of being adaptable and how he’s navigated his life so far, here’s what it’s like to be Funs Jacobs. Follow Funs on social media @funs.gg and visit his website to view his work here

On today’s episode, I’m joined by a professional chef. With some of his earliest memories being in the kitchen, it wasn’t too much of a surprise that this week’s guest found his way back there a few years down the line. Working as a model and athlete, it was his peers that suggested he share his recipes online after sampling his cooking on shoots and at training. Beginning with a picture of scones in his parents garden, led to the growth of his platform and a DM from BBC One producers asking him to take part in Yes Chef, a cooking competition that he’d go on to win. Moving to London and immersing himself in the culinary scene opened him up to countless opportunities, one of which placed him as the face of M&S Food. To share his story, here’s what it’s like to be Chris Baber. Follow Chris on social media @chrisbaber and visit his website for more information here

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with television presenter, creator and voice of the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony. Reminiscing on the fact that her earliest ambitions were to become a dancer, this week’s guest has always had an interest in the world of entertainment. Getting a taste of the industry through appearances in various music videos and dance gigs as a child, she stumbled upon presenting as a way to make ends meet and feel in love. Finding her break through voicing the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, her interest in sports presenting grew and with the exposure came new, well-deserved opportunities in that area. Chatting to me about the highs and lows of her career journey, her experiences with sexism in a male dominated industry and her recipe for success, here’s what it’s like to be Layla Anna-Lee. Visit Layla's website here Follow her on social media @laylaannalee

On today’s episode, I’m chatting all things performing with a Belgian actor. From an early age, this week’s guest found his home on the stage. Whether it be with music or drama, he always loved entertaining people and so when it came to making decisions following high school graduation, there was no doubt in his mind about what his future career would look like. Enrolling in a conservatoire in Antwerp, he set to work honing his craft and it has been one success after another since then. Landing on our Netflix home screens after appearing in the British TV drama, Baptiste, the Belgian native has had quite the journey. To share the behind the scenes thus far, here’s what it’s like to be Boris Van Severen. Follow Boris on Instagram @borisvanseveren IMDb - https://m.imdb.com/name/nm2022756/

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with winner of Formula E’s open talent call for presenters. Growing up, this week’s guest was not one to ever be camera shy. Discovering a love for talking alongside a flair for creativity, it wasn’t long before she found the perfect outlet in setting up a Youtube channel. Expanding her online community through engaging content, led to numerous opportunities in the world of television presenting and once she got a taste there was no going back. Working with the likes of the BBC and British Council, she fell in love and decided to apply for the role at Formula E. To take us through the entire journey, here’s what it’s like to be Derin Adetosoye. Keep up to date with Derin @derinadetosoye Subscribe to her Youtube here Watch Formula E: Accelerate here

On today’s episode, I’m chatting with a fashion influencer and designer. Adventurous with her style from as long as she can remember, this week’s guest definitely knows how to make a statement. Inspired by the likes of Lady Gaga in her teenage years, she feel in love with style’s ability to tell a story and began expressing herself through the clothes she was wearing. Beginning to make a name for herself in the Irish industry at just 16, she started sharing her look books online and never imagined that a few years later she would have a platform of almost 20,000 people and her very own brand. To share her story, here’s what it’s like to be Grainne Binns. Follow Grainne @grainnebinns and shop her clothing brand here

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with a special forces soldier and record-setting professional obstacle course racer. Interested in the outdoors from his early days in the scouts, this week’s guest had always been attracted to the idea of the military. Thinking about preparing for the course by putting his body through a variety of endurance sports, he could’ve never imagined he was actually readying himself for a career as a professional athlete. During his time as a soldier he took part in an exchange programme with Under Armour and ended up competing in his very first tough mudder, a race the brand was sponsoring. Finishing in 13th place, he realised he had a hidden talent for obstacle course racing and decided to get to work researching the sport and its opportunities. Now, racing professionally with Conquer the Gauntlet, here’s what it’s like to be Evan Perperis. Follow Evan on Instagram @ultraocrman Read his book here Find more information at https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com

On today’s episode, I’m chatting with an IFTA-nominated broadcaster, journalist and entrepreneur. This week’s guest had no doubt about the path she wanted to take in life. From a young age being surrounded by music and the world of entertainment from her musician father, she found her comfort performing on stage. Following her interests, she enrolled on a one year broadcast journalism course and before graduation secured a role reading the AA Roadwatch traffic news on national radio. A job that would put her future career plans in motion, it was her determination to make it on TV with a televised traffic report that changed everything. Fast forward having stood on the world’s biggest red carpets, fronted her own entertainment programme, Xposé, travelled the globe in an effort to aid developing countries and creating products such as the Magic Hair Brush - here’s what it’s like to be Lorraine Keane. Visit Lorraine's website here and follow her on social media @lorrainekeaneofficial Keep up to date with her charity via her foundation, Fashion Relief Shop the Magic Hair Brush here

On today’s episode, I’m joined by a nutritional coach and personal trainer. Growing up a dancer, this week’s guest was no stranger to living an active lifestyle. Exercising for fun, it wasn’t until she discovered training as a way to distract herself from a difficult course that she unearthed her passion for fitness and nutrition. Educating herself and finding a job in a gym, she decided to start uploading her journey to social media and that’s when everything began to change. Realising that her physical body changes were what kept her followers engaged, she developed an unhealthy relationship with food and exercise until a turning point came after a bikini competitor show. To share her story and her unique perspective on the fitness, health and diet industries, here’s what it’s like to be Nathalie Lennon. Follow Nathalie on social media @nathalielennon_ and visit her website to view her guides and methods here

On today’s episode, I’m chatting with an Irish fashion blogger and YouTuber. With ambitions of being a singer as a child, this week’s guest discovered a love for fashion through costumes she wore onstage. Realising how she dressed had an impact on how she felt during a performance, became something that translated into her every day life and she decided to take the plunge and share outfit ideas with others online. Growing a following of over eighty thousand people, she quickly found her space on the internet and figured out how to keep an audience engaged. Sharing her thoughts on the longevity of influencing, dealing with hate and how she stays relevant, here’s what it’s like to be Charleen Murphy. Follow Charleen @charleenmurphy and watch her Youtube videos here

On today’s episode, I’m picking the brains of the founder of HUH, an Irish clothing brand donating 10% of sales to mental health organisations. Growing up, this week’s guest was a keen entrepreneur before he even knew the meaning of the word. From commenting to his daily paper round to selling iPhone covers in school, his dedication to hard work only grew stronger as the years went on. Leaving for America, he could never have guessed that a global pandemic would lead him to create his very own clothing brand - and all for a good cause too! Chatting to me about his mission, navigating competition in a saturated online market and the small business advantage, here’s what it’s like to be Mark Donnelly. Shop HUH now - https://huhclothing.com Follow them on Instagram @huh_clothing

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with founder of Pink Week and social impact coordinator at Lemonade, an insurtech company driven by social good. Taking an interest in the hardships of the world around her for as long as she could remember, it wasn’t until the passing of her mother to breast cancer that she decided to dip her toes into humanitarian work by founding Pink Week. Aiming to raise awareness within the younger generation, her campaign went from strength to strength raising thousands of pounds over the years. Leaving her first project behind, after graduating university she packed her bags to continue making an impact in Tel Aviv, working for an insurtech company with giving back at its core. Sharing her thoughts on the value of campaigning within Gen Z demographics and how the pandemic has affected fundraising for charities, here’s what it’s like to be Nina Rauch. For more information on Lemonade, visit https://www.lemonade.com/de/en To read about Nina, visit this article

On today’s episode, I’m chatting with a mental health advocate and See Change ambassador. From a young age, this week’s guest has been experiencing a degree of anxiety. Growing up happy and outgoing, it didn’t impact her life until her later teenage years when she dealt with depression and anxiety at a larger scale. Making it through the tough times made her realise just how much of a stigma there was around mental health and how much she needed someone to look up to in times of need. Stumbling across an email enquiring for ambassadors, she hit reply and began sharing her story in the hope it would inspire others. Countless speaking engagements, a popular social media platform and podcast later, here’s what it’s like to be Abigail McDonnell. Follow Abigail on social media @alittlegail and listen to her podcast See Change Sessions here

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with professional make up artist and YouTuber. Growing up in Sydney, Australia, this week’s guest struggled with self confidence from a young age. Discovering makeup as a way to express herself and relieve her insecurities, she decided to turn her passion into her day job and went to college to study it further. Working on the Chanel counter, it wasn’t long before she took to Youtube to share her looks which ultimately changed everything for her. Seven years, 1.4 million subscribers and a move to Ireland later, she’s sharing the behind the scenes of her journey, the dark sides of the beauty industry, balancing life online with reality and how she deals with hate comments. Here’s what it’s like to be Stephanie Lange. Watch Stephanie on Youtube here Follow her on Instagram @_stephanielange_

On today’s episode, I’m chatting with fashion photographer and founder of camera strap brand, That Candid Shot. From the moment she clicked her first picture on a disposable camera, this week’s guest fell in love with the art form. Experimenting with genres during school, she decided to take things a step further and study photography more in depth. Having spent time at fashion weeks growing up and becoming friends with influencers during her college years, she realised the potential in street style photography and everything took off from there. Growing an impressive roster of clients that included the likes of Sarah Ashcroft, Pixie Lott, Rachel Stevens and Lottie Moss, it wasn’t long before she became the go to for snapping the perfect Instagram moment. Sharing her story along with how she built her very own camera accessory business, here’s what it’s like to be Rebecca Spencer. Follow Rebecca on social media @rebeccaspencer_photography View her work here Shop That Candid Shot here

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with performance coach to Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo and online fitness trainer. Growing up in Perth, Australia, it hasn’t always been a straight road for this week’s guest. Finishing high school he decided to follow his creative interests first and ended up working a 9-5 in civil structural engineering. A few years in, he realised something just wasn’t right. Taking a leap of faith, he gave it all up to pursue his passion and set up a personal training business. Remaining friends with the racing driver over the years, he never imagined his rapidly growing fitness career would land him a position as performance coach to one of the best competitors on the circuit. Packing his bags, he brought his business with him as he moved it online and set his sights on the checkered flag. To tell his story, here’s what it’s like to be Michael Italiano. To find out more about Michael and his coaching services, visit https://www.michaelitaliano.com and to keep up with him on social, follow @michaelitaliano

On today’s episode, I’m chatting with former Miss Singapore, serial entrepreneur and founder of Soul Rich Woman - the number one female entrepreneur club in Asia. From six figure debt to millionaire in one year, this week’s guest hasn’t always had it easy. Growing up she had been supporting herself and her family since the age of 14 by teaching extra curricular classes and it was applying for Miss Singapore that changed everything. Mastering the art of confidence, she took what she had learnt from pageantry and turned it into a coaching business. Finding success in that field, led to investing in a lucrative cafe chain and finally following her true passion in setting up the support group she currently runs. Expanding across Asia and taking it to number one, Soul Rich Woman has helped thousands achieve their dreams. Talking me through her entire journey here’s what it’s like to be Genecia Alluora. Genecia has kindly gifted listeners: - Secrets of Personal Branding - How to delegate 80% of your to-do list to your assistant so that you can focus on your zone of genius Access them here Follow Genecia on social media @geneciaalluora, visit her website http://www.geneciaalluora.com and listen to her podcast here

On today’s episode, I’m picking the brains of former world champion kickboxer and karate Olympic hopeful. Sport has been heavily featuring in her life since she can remember. Always looking for somewhere to get moving, it was walking inside a gym in her hometown of Sligo that kickstarted everything - quite literally. Taking up kickboxing took her all the way to the top as she established herself as one of the world’s best athletes in the sport. Suffering in silence, no one knew her career and life were about to turn on their heads during a holiday where her family witnessed her pain for the first time, that had been there for years. Being diagnosed with Crohn's disease didn’t hold her down however as she returned to take home the world champion title once again. Switching lanes, the athlete traded in her gloves for a karate belt and with the Olympics in sight, set about conquering a new arena. Sharing her journey so far, touching on the dark side of sport and letting me in on the realities of life as an elite athlete, here’s what it’s like to be Caradh O’Donovan. Follow Caradh on social media @caradhodonovan and watch her TEDx talk here

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with founder of Westlakes Hemp, Cumbria’s first CBD company. Throughout her life, this week’s guest has been faced with adversity. Diagnosed in her teenage years with Bipolar and later in her twenties with Borderline Personality Disorder, it was out of her mental health conditions that her business was born. The turning point for her came in 2015 when Storm Desmond hit and quite literally washed away her life as she knew it before. Placed on suicide watch and struggling to cope, a doctor in America suggested trying Cannabis and from there, everything took off. Researching into the healing affects of CBD oil and trying it out for herself, she was amazed with the dramatic results and set about creating an authentic retail outlet in order to help others. Talking me through everything, here’s what it’s like to be Nic Hewitt. For more information and to shop, visit https://www.westlakeshemp.co.uk To follow along on social media, search @westlakeshemp

On today’s episode, I’m chatting with founder of Peppercorn - an initiative connecting businesses with excess food in order to feed those who need it most in our communities. Living in Surrey, it was his summers spent in his parents’ home of Iran that sparked an entrepreneurial flare in this week’s guest. Busy testing the waters from a young age, it was time spent at university that allowed him to really get the ball rolling with the launch of his social enterprise. Noticing the amount of food waste that came from cafes and restaurants, he wanted to change the way things worked. Racking his brain for ways to redistribute the food that would otherwise end up in the bin, he came up with a system that would eventually earn him a spot at the Undergraduate of the Year Awards. To share how he did it, here’s what it’s like to be Sina Sadrzadeh. For more about Peppercorn, visit https://gopeppercorn.com and to follow Sina on social, visit @sina.sadrzadeh Listen to The Millennial Entrepreneur here

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with pit lane reporter, tv presenter and host of Red Bull’s Inside Pass MotoGP vlog series. Growing up motorbikes weren’t always in this guest’s future. It was a visit to the track to watch her brother compete in the Stock600 European Championships that changed everything. Helping out the team that day with her managerial and language skills led to a permanent position and it was all engines go from there. Adapting to the new lifestyle of living racetrack to racetrack, she quickly fell in love. From becoming the first ever female Moto2 team manager to working as Marc Marquez’s press officer at the Honda factory team, a pit lane reporter for Eurosport and most recently a Red Bull presenter - there’s not much she hasn’t encountered in the sport. Sharing all the behind the scenes of her crazy ride so far, here’s what it’s like to be Vanessa Guerra. Find out more about Vanessa here and follow her on social media @vanessacarlotta

On today’s episode, I’m chatting with professional rugby league player for Huddersfield Giants. Growing up, he wasn’t always a sports enthusiast. It wasn’t until a school teacher had them playing rugby on their lunch breaks that he discovered his love for the game. Taking things to the next level, it was during a period of time off whilst waiting for a club transfer that he came across rugby league and before he knew it he was representing Ireland at under 17 level. Becoming the first Irish player to sign to the league in the UK since Brian Carney ten years ago and fresh from his super league debut with Huddersfield, here’s what it’s like to be Ronan Michael. Follow Ronan on social media @ronanmichael