Brad Beach doesn’t have the typical CEO story.

At 28, he quit his job with no plan.
He ran phone lines into his bedroom and called it an “office.”
He built a company through grit, heart, and instinct, not privilege.

And in 2008, during the recession, he nearly lost it all when he couldn’t make payroll.
That moment changed everything.

In this raw and honest episode, Brad reveals:

◼️ How a random Uber ride inspired his entire business model
◼️ The biggest risk he ever took (and why it worked)
◼️ Why money is the worst motivation for starting a business
◼️ The week he almost quit and what pulled him back
◼️ How CEOs lose their purpose as companies grow (and how he corrected it)
◼️ The difference between being driven by achievement vs. being driven by meaning
◼️ The simple question he wants every listener to ask: “What is my why?”

If you’re ambitious, overwhelmed, chasing success, or rebuilding from nothing, this episode will speak directly to you.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Journey

02:31 The Birth of Jobvious

03:45 Learning from Industry Giants

05:25 Facing Risks and Challenges

08:17 The Importance of Grit and Resilience

11:03 Motivation Beyond Money

13:54 The Chase for Fulfillment

17:07 The Dreamer's Perspective

19:26 Purpose vs. Profit in Business

21:44 Empowering Employees

24:43 Defining Success Beyond Titles

27:37 The Role of Dreams in Life

30:18 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

32:46 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

44:55 Navigating Risks in Business

At 15, Elliott Rayne walked out of school, taught himself advanced tech from a basement, and built a company that he would sell by age 20.

What followed wasn’t celebration, it was identity loss, burnout, and rebuilding everything from zero.

In this episode, Elliott opens up about:

- Turning ADHD from a limitation into a competitive advantage- Losing purpose after early success- Why tools matter more than talent- How his new AI company operates on clarity, culture, and simplicity

- The three types of luck every entrepreneur can create- Why most people fail: they quit long before results arrive

This isn’t a conversation about business. It’s about self-awareness, discipline, identity, and building a life that actually fits your brain.

Chapters

00:00 Elliott's Early Journey into Entrepreneurship

10:31 Understanding ADHD and Its Impact

17:03 Self-Medication and Coping Mechanisms

21:32 The Importance of Tools in Business

27:08 Investing to Grow: A Strategic Approach

33:47 Investing in Business and Wealth Building

34:36 The Impact of Comparison in Business

39:10 Finding Purpose After Success

41:06 Transitioning from Partying to Purpose

46:21 Building Rain AI: From Blockchain to AI

50:38 The Evolution of Personal Branding

58:07 Defining Purpose Beyond Work

01:00:40 The Journey of Self-Belief and Confidence

01:07:15 Practical Steps for Engaging with AI

From battling severe skin issues from age 12 to building Clear, an app with now over 50,000 users!

Ahana didn’t follow the typical founder path. She moved countries three times, studied physics at Imperial, worked in finance, and then, in just four days, built the prototype that got her accepted into Y Combinator, the world’s most competitive startup accelerator.

In this powerful conversation, she opens up about:

◼️ Why your past leaves clues about what you’re meant to build

◼️ How she engineered her “risk” so failure wasn’t catastrophic

◼️ What investors get wrong about women in tech

◼️ The personal pain that became the blueprint for Clear

◼️ The reality of raising money, the good, the bad and the very ugly

◼️ How she defines success now, through values, not milestones

◼️ Why social media still affects her body image today

◼️ The three values every founder needs to define before building anything

If you’ve ever questioned your path, struggled with confidence, or felt misunderstood in your ambition, this episode will ground you, stretch you, and give you a framework to build a life that actually fits.

Chapters

00:00 Growing Up: Cultural Influences and Identity

09:25 Struggles with Skin: A Personal Journey

12:20 The Birth of Clear: From Idea to Reality

20:16 Taking Risks: The Decision to Become a Founder

25:14 Navigating Gender Bias in Entrepreneurship

30:11 The Reality of Being a Founder: Challenges and Growth

32:11 Resilience as a Key to Success

33:12 Finding Passion Beyond Profit

34:35 Defining Personal Success

36:53 Values-Based Success

39:28 The Evolution of Success

42:23 Monetising a Free App

46:38 Navigating Privilege and Success

50:33 The Complexity of Role Models

54:20 Grounding Through Relationships and Health

58:44 Defining Your Core Values

01:01:44 Transforming Struggles into Success

When a £10,000 launch failed, Luke Beastall thought his business and identity, were over.
Two years later, that failure became the foundation of everything that followed.

In this powerful, unfiltered conversation, Luke shares how burnout, stillness, and rebuilding from scratch reshaped not only his business, but his life.

We dive into:
◼️ How failure taught him to stop fearing rejection.
◼️ The real difference between therapy and coaching.
◼️ Why slowing down made him more productive.
◼️ How running without headphones helped him reconnect with his thoughts.
◼️ What entrepreneurs get wrong about time and money.
◼️ Why the best ROI is found in presence, not pressure.

This episode will hit home if you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or afraid to stop moving, because sometimes, slowing down is the next step forward.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Connection

02:38 The Value of Failure

05:23 Lessons from Business Failures

08:28 Rediscovering Identity and Purpose

12:18 Finding Stillness in Chaos

18:15 Authenticity in Business

24:05 Defining Success and Current Ventures

30:42 Building Community Through Engagement

33:14 The Importance of Multiple Income Streams

35:29 Valuing Time Over Money

38:36 Learning from Regrets

42:46 The Balance of Work and Life

48:35 Exploring Wellness and Self-Discovery

53:15 Embracing Vulnerability for Growth

In a world that glorifies being “always on,” Spencer Woods has built a successful career by doing the opposite.

As a marketing founder who lives online, Spencer has seen the highs and lows of digital culture, from chasing metrics and burnout to rediscovering peace in silence.

This episode is part therapy, part truth bomb. It’s about redefining success beyond money, metrics, and notifications.

It's every single bit about why I started this podcast!

We dive into:
◼️ The real difference between hustle culture and slow living.
◼️ Why your phone became your comfort blanket (and how to let go).
◼️ How to measure success when there’s no job title to climb.
◼️ The unseen power of gratitude, reflection, and small wins.
◼️ The truth about social media and how to make it work for you, not against you.
◼️ Why joy is found in scarcity, not speed.

If you’ve ever felt burnt out, overstimulated, or addicted to progress, this one’s your Sunday reset!

Chapters

00:00 Disconnecting from the Digital World

08:24 Hustle Culture vs. Slow Living

12:47 Defining Success

18:19 Measuring Progress Beyond Titles

20:34 The Importance of Follower Count

22:44 The Importance of Touch Points in Marketing

25:38 Measuring Marketing ROI and Its Challenges

31:03 The Interplay Between Marketing and Sales

33:04 The Role of Money in Happiness

39:05 Finding Joy in Scarcity and Anticipation

44:52 Navigating Anxiety in a Marketing-Driven World

49:50 Actionable Takeaways for Personal Growth

What happens when the dream ends and the title that defined you disappears?

Former professional rugby player Chris Bentley spent 13 years living his dream, until injury and change forced him to start over.
Now a speaker, networker, and founder at Building Brands, Chris has turned his story into one of perspective, humility, and humour.

In this raw, reflective conversation, we dive into:
◼️ What sport taught him about resilience, ego, and failure.
◼️ Why “Memento Mori” (remember you’ll die) is the ultimate productivity hack.
◼️ How to find identity outside of your career.
◼️ The science behind happiness and why you can choose it daily.
◼️ Why doing business with friends isn’t risky, it’s rewarding.
◼️ How to stop caring what people think and live with radical honesty.

If you’ve ever felt lost after a career change, struggled with identity, or wondered how to actually enjoy the present, this episode will hit home.

Chapters

00:00 The Concept of Memento Mori

04:51 Defining Success Beyond Titles

07:41 The Role of Failure in Success

10:07 Transitioning from Rugby to Business

13:01 The Importance of Relationships in Networking

14:52 Navigating Personal Challenges and Support Systems

17:55 The Evolution of Self-Identity

20:39 Finding Happiness and Positivity

23:37 The Power of Perspective

26:28 The Value of Vulnerability and Openness

29:28 Creating a Supportive Network

31:59 Disrupting Traditional Networking

34:48 Defining Success on Your Own Terms

37:53 Sales as Relationship Building

39:28 Living Authentically and Without Regret

43:30 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

After walking away from her 9–5 with no backup plan, Georgia Latty turned her fear into fuel, doubling her corporate income in just six months.

But this isn’t another “quit your job and manifest it” story.
It’s the real, unfiltered truth about what it takes to rebuild your life from scratch, without burning out or selling out. And it's not all pretty!

Georgia opens up about how she found her voice online, built an audience that actually converts, and why clarity, not confidence, is what truly changes everything.

In this raw and practical conversation, she shares:
◼️ The mindset shift that made her quit before she felt “ready.”
◼️ Why confidence doesn’t come first, clarity does.
◼️ The “offend to attract” rule that makes your message unforgettable.
◼️ The 3 step rule to content: growth, nurture and conversion.
◼️ The fear of showing up and why it never really disappears.
◼️ The habits that helped her build a business that feels like freedom and pilates at 10am on a Tuesday!

If you’ve ever thought about leaving your 9–5, reinventing yourself, or finding the courage to show up online, this ones for you!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Entrepreneurship

02:28 Finding Your Niche: The Balancing Act

05:24 The Transition from Corporate to Self-Employment

08:12 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Resilience

11:16 The Importance of Clear Communication in Business

14:14 Understanding Transformation vs. Process in Marketing

17:46 Navigating Vulnerability and Authenticity Online

19:51 Content Creation: Finding Your Voice and Style

22:45 The Role of Algorithms and Content Strategy

25:36 Building a Business: The Reality of Hard Work

28:51 The Balance of Providing Value and Selling

31:28 The Power of Community and Support

34:30 Final Thoughts and Actionable Takeaways

From his early 20s experimenting with sales and tech startups, to now leading a company at the forefront of AI innovation, Kieran Hayes has built a career defined by curiosity, constant reinvention, and a refusal to stay comfortable.

Kieran’s journey isn’t the cliché overnight success story, it’s one of experimentation, self-education, and resilience. After trying multiple ventures, pivoting industries, and facing the loneliness and uncertainty that come with entrepreneurship, he’s now building a business that sits at the intersection of technology and human behaviour.

In this powerful, forward-looking conversation, he opens up about:
◼️ Why your 20s are for cheap mistakes and experimentation.
◼️ The mindset shift that keeps you grounded when success feels far away.
◼️ How AI is changing not just business, but how we learn, think, and work.
◼️ The truth about loneliness in entrepreneurship (and why it’s not just about working from home).
◼️ What founders are getting wrong about AI and how to actually use it to scale.
◼️ Why going back to employment doesn’t mean failure and how to find peace in the pause.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

03:11 The Entrepreneurial Mindset: A Journey of Experimentation

06:04 Embracing Change: The Importance of Learning from Mistakes

08:54 Finding Balance: Personal Life and Business Growth

11:57 Networking and Continuous Education in Business

15:05 Leveraging AI for Business Success

17:45 The Future of AI: Opportunities and Concerns

21:03 Personal Experiences with AI and Its Impact

27:40 Navigating the AI Landscape

29:49 The Importance of Continuous Learning

32:09 AI's Impact on Personal Identity

32:39 Exciting Trends in AI

36:02 The Evolution of AI Tools

38:42 Entrepreneurship and Loneliness

41:26 The Entrepreneurial Struggle

46:08 Learning from Mistakes

51:28 Homework for the Future

Matt Pitman — filmmaker, creative director, and former Social Chain videographer under Steven Bartlett — built his career behind the lens for global giants like Nike, Coca-Cola, Converse, and Gumball 3000.

From filming viral “pineapple pizza” videos in Manchester to capturing supercar rallies across 10 countries in 7 days, Matt has lived the dream many creatives chase — but he’s also seen the hidden cost of it.

In this raw, open conversation, Matt shares the lessons, mistakes, and emotional truths that shaped his journey from a Cornish theatre kid with a camera to one of the most in-demand content creators in the UK.

In this episode, he reveals:
◼️ Why emotion is the real currency of content and how rage, laughter, and vulnerability all pay the same.
◼️ The danger of never pitching and why relying on clients to find you costs you creative freedom.
◼️ The truth about working at Social Chain, slides, nap pods, and the early chaos of Steven Bartlett’s empire.
◼️ How networking (and just being a decent human) built a career with brands like Popeyes and Krispy Kreme.
◼️ Why constant travel isn’t a dream and the quiet loneliness of “living out of a suitcase.”
◼️ The mindset shift that separates creators who make noise from those who move people.

A conversation for anyone building something from scratch — proving that emotion, connection, and integrity still win in a world obsessed with algorithms.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey Begins: From Theatre to Filmmaking

02:29 The Emotional Currency of Content Creation

08:01 Navigating Corporate Content: Challenges and Strategies

12:13 Capturing Emotion in Product Marketing

17:33 Inside Social Chain: A Dream Job Experience

23:35 The Role of Connections in Success

26:20 The Essence of Networking

28:12 Navigating Opportunities in a Busy Life

30:42 The Balance of Personality and Talent

32:29 The Niche Debate in Videography

35:40 The Reality of Not Pitching

38:45 The Importance of Kindness in Business

39:39 Gut Feelings vs. Data-Driven Decisions

42:39 The Necessity of Online Presence

46:20 Trends vs. Authenticity in Content Creation

49:41 Taking Risks in Creative Content

53:21 The Illusion of Success in a Busy Life

55:40 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

55:47 The Power of Emotion in Content Creation

56:30 The Journey Over Perfection

Where to find Meg

I’m your host Meg, I help founders, entrepreneurs, and CEOs turn their ideas into consistent marketing, growth, and client relationships that actually scale.

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I am you: the person grafting, grafting, grafting every week to build my career and achieve success. Tired of generic advice that only "scratches the surface," I started The Sunday Suite to get the exact answers I need.

Join me, Meg, as I talk to founders and entrepreneurs who share practical tools and sharp insights. This is your safe space to listen in your downtime, your weekly ritual to ensure you feel excited on Monday mornings. Growth is a habit that you build over time. Follow along for my Monday Reset!