Ambitious Minds

How many times have we heard the expression “it’s not rocket science”?

Well, in this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Alessandro Ferreri, a real-life rocket scientist.

I’ve been looking forward to this episode for a while. Ale has one of the coolest and unique jobs on the planet and he is working in the field of space engineering at such an exciting time for the industry.

It was fascinating to learn more about Ale’s job, the pathway into his career, and the role he and his employer are playing in trying to clean up man-made debris from space.

Ale also talks about his inspiration to be a space engineer, his views on human settlement in space, what a day in the life of a space engineer looks like, if he would like to visit another planet, whether billionaires are a positive influence in space exploration, plus much much more. 

I consider myself fortunate to have Ale as a friend, allowing me to constantly learn from his expertise. I hope you find this episode as enjoyable to listen to as I did to record.

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Sam Slack is a 2x British Natural Bodybuilding Champion and Online Coach.

Sam's story is a testament to the power of mindset and determination. He has a truly motivational story, starting his journey working as a delivery driver before taking the leap into entrepreneurship. His journey took an unexpected turn when he discovered he was about to become a father just as he embarked on his business venture.

Sam’s life is driven by an unwavering commitment to self-improvement and he shares his insights on visualisation, manifestation, and the transformative power of mindset coaching for unlocking his clients' full potential.

Expect to learn Sam's journey to starting his own business, investing in a business coach, his biggest sources of inspiration, reflecting on the most challenging moments in his career, the importance of having mentors, his all or nothing mentality, plus much, much more...

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samslackfit

Website - https://www.samslackfitness.com

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In this episode, I am excited to be joined by Giovina, the founder of Tapistelar, a rug company that combines Colombian craftsmanship and tradition with Italian luxury design.

Giovina’s story is as unique as it is inspiring, starting as a holiday which led to her working and living in Colombia. It was here that she fell in love with the artisan skillset of rug making, and saw an opportunity to bring these items to homes and spaces all around the world.

What I found most inspiring during this conversation was the passion with which Giovina spoke about the Colombian families she works with, her clients and her products. She has such a beautiful outlook on life, which is centred around having a positive impact on local communities, and this wonderful mentality has helped her to create a truly sustainable business.

Expect to hear Giovina's advice for budding entrepreneurs, the challenges of growing a business whilst preserving its identity, the struggle of delegating tasks, maintaining a work-life balance, plus some entertaining stories about importing her products through customs.

Instagram - @tapistelar

Website - www.tapistelar.com

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In this episode I have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with my brother, George Lawrence, AKA Studio Lawrence, who turned his side-hustle into a full-time business. 

George was working in the fashion industry but decided to pursue his passion for painting during the pandemic and his artwork can now be found in the homes of many of the world’s most recognisable musicians, footballers and celebrities, and has been featured in publications such as Living Etc, House & Garden, The Times, The Telegraph, and GQ.

Expect to learn how George grew his online brand, the challenges he faced during the initial years of business, how he balances this with being a recent parent, how he channels his internal self-critic into creating new styles, plus much much more.

Instagram - @Studio.Lawrence

Website - www.studio-lawrence.co.uk

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In this episode I sit down with Ashley Bailey, the personal trainer who turned his passion for weight training into a dream career, sculpting the bodies of celebrity Hollywood actors.

When the pandemic disrupted life as we knew it, Ashley found himself living on a movie set and training the cast of Jurassic World Dominion. Earning a reputation for delivering results for his clients, he organically expanded his clientele through referrals, leading him to work with actors from the TV series Ted Lasso.

Although we aimed to avoid delving too deeply into the intricacies of training, Ashley is so knowledgeable and articulate around the subject that I wanted to get some actionable tips for listeners to take away.

Expect to learn Ashley's 6 simple exercises for building muscle whilst training less, 1 unexpected tip for improving mental health whilst burning calories, the mistakes people make when trying to lose weight, and the power of keeping an open mind in unlocking countless opportunities.

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Giulia has an incredibly impressive CV, having worked for three of the Premier League’s most successful football clubs; Manchester Utd, Manchester City and Arsenal, as well as Italian and European giant AC Milan.

Giulia has experienced exponential career growth by embracing new challenges every few years. She was voted one of the 30 under 30 NextGen Leaders in the Sports Industry. She’s a force of nature at such a young age and is certainly destined to be a future leader. 

Expect to learn how Giulia stumbled into this career, what made her decide that being an entrepreneur wasn’t the route for her, the characteristics that she believes make a great leader, overcoming imposter syndrome, using therapy as a tool to accelerate her career, plus much much more. 

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At just 30 years old, Tom was already living off the passive income from his property portfolio. Yet, he found himself craving more. Now he's starting a fresh chapter, on the journey to building a successful Financial Advisory business from scratch.

Expect to learn what books have been influential in Tom's journey, whether income from property is actually passive, Tom's advice for starting a business, how to meet new people and grow your network, overcoming procrastination, and his advice for finding for the optimum work life balance.

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