Growing up in a tight-knit community on a council estate in West Croydon during the 1970s, Lee's childhood was a blend of economic struggle and genuine freedom. Fast forward to today, and he's a self-made millionaire, reflecting on the stark differences in his own son’s more affluent but isolated upbringing. Concerned about the effects of modern technology, Lee opens up about his efforts to balance screen time with traditional activities like reading and outdoor play. This heartfelt conversation sheds light on the evolving dynamics of family life and the challenges of parenting in a digital age.

Lee’s journey from a corporate job in London to a diverse career in accountancy, programming, and consulting is a testament to the power of networking and mentorship. He emphasises how surrounding himself with influential and successful individuals shaped his transition to self-employment. This episode delves deep into the importance of real-world experience versus formal education and how these experiences have informed his beliefs about education for his children. Lee’s story underscores the critical role that relationships and networks play in achieving career success.

Navigating the complexities of wealth and economic challenges, Lee shares his contrarian views on government policies, inflation, and the erosion of the middle class. He discusses the necessity of diversifying wealth and considering relocation to more economically favourable countries. Despite his significant achievements, Lee candidly speaks about his struggles to maintain financial stability, highlighting the importance of stepping out of his comfort zones and learning from failures. This episode is a treasure trove of insights on balancing professional growth with personal well-being, and the transformative power of resilience and community.

About the Host:

Jess White is an entrepreneur, yogi, and CEO. She has three businesses, two children, and two dogs, so life is full! Jess realised early on that life is a gift, and you should never take it for granted. She lives her life to the full with gratitude, never holding back.

Jess started her first business in 2008, making cakes, as she wanted to be able to create a business while being a full-time Mum. This led her to win several Great Taste Awards, appear on TV, and pitch to Virgin Atlantic, Waitrose, and Asda. When asked to design a range of cakes for a supermarket, she put entrepreneurship on hold to focus on raising her children so she could return to business, but she did not want to miss being there and bringing up her children.

As they grew older, in 2015, Jess began a new business, which was her total passion for helping others through what had helped her gain strength and healing through the beautiful practice of yoga and meditation. YogiTribe has taken Jess around the world, creating transformational retreats and bringing people together in beautiful places to create growth that affects their lives physically, mentally, and spiritually. After wishing she had discovered yoga as a child because of its transformational effects, she also fulfilled a dream of teaching yoga to children and is now training others to do the same.

Realising she loves business and bringing people together to create connection and transformation, in 2022, Jess created Spark Business Networking and began hosting networking events with a difference. She gave her clients fantastic events that put them at ease and made the whole experience enjoyable and effective. Spark has grown to a thriving business community of members and is now expanding through the Spark franchise.

Sponsor Message:

YogiTribe Retreats offer busy entrepreneurs the chance to get away and rejuvenate mind, body, and soul in a serene setting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or just beginning your practice, Yogitribe Retreats offers a range of retreats tailored to meet and nourish your needs. Book your retreat today at https://yogitribe.com/yoga-retreats/Spark Business Networking offers a community for entrepreneurs, business professionals, CEOs and industry leaders to get together and spark connections, collaborations, new business, learning and much more. Join us today at https://sparkbusinessnetworking.co.uk/membership/

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