I heard this thing once. People who are at the top of their field are most likely also healthy, keep in shape, exercise and eat the right stuff.

Whilst of course there are exceptions to this rule, I can personally testify to the power of changing unhealthy habits, exercising regularly and leading a healthy lifestyle. My own life took a positive turn as soon as I started to lose weight, watch what I eat and started going to the gym. I feel so much better mentally as a direct result of the healthy habits I have now developed.

It's therefore I'm so excited to have a true leader in the health and wellbeing space. An accomplished Personal Trainer, entrepreneur and soon to be all across your TV screens as he sets to embark on an acting career, Alex Crockford is by far, one of the most humble, kindest and thoughtful people I've ever met.

What really inspired me during this interview though, was how he overcame one of the most challenging parts of his life - being sacked from his job with nothing to fall back on.

He describes in this interview how this was actually the life changing event that set him off to realising his own true potential, and as we were talking, I couldn't help but realize just how similar our experiences are.

Despite this setback, Alex's achievements to date are just phenomenal. Not only has he been at the helm of Crockfit, an app that delivers training programmes for use in the gym or at home, which saw a boom during the COVID pandemic and the national lockdowns here in the UK, he's considered one of the most influential figures in fitness, with a massive online community made up of over a million people. He's modelled for top international brands and has been on the cover of Muscle and Fitness and Men's Fitness whilst appearing in multiple national and international publications including British GQ.

Alex has also worked with some of the world's biggest brands including Under Armour, Netflix, Spotify, FitBit and loads more.

All the while completing... Wait for it... 5,578 Burpees over a 24 hour period.

I present to you, Alex Crockford.

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Having fled Iran at the age 30 to England following a disastrous marriage in a country that is notorious for making it rather difficult for women to obtain a divorce, my next guest is an award winning food writer and photographer with a loyal following of over 30,000 loyal fans, inspired by Iranian cuisine.

Atoosa Sepehr is unlike any woman I've met before. Enduring a terrible and harmful marriage is one thing. Being in a country that makes it incredibly difficult to escape is another. Atoosa fled her home in the night, in secret, without knowing whether she would even be able to get a plane ticket. 

Knowing only a handful of people on her arrival in the UK, Atoosa, as a way of coping with the hardships associated with being away from her family and loved ones, decided to cook the very food she grew up with. 

The delightful smells and aromas soon got the attention of the people living in her building. The rest is history...

An Irish Times Best Foodbook of the year, a loyal following and worldwide fame for her passion, knowledge and dedication to exposing the beauty of Iranian culture and cuisine pales in comparison to her biggest achievement to date - a clear alignment of her passion with her career, and a rediscovering of her very own identity, cultivated over decades of pain, struggle and hardship.

I present to you... Atoosa Sepehr.

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Arash is the Founder and Chief Executive of Arash Motor Company, a world renowned brand behind the AF8, AFX8, and the AF10, a 2080 BHP monster capable of doing 0-60 in a mind numbing 2.8 seconds and onto a top Speed of 201 mph. 

Successfully launching a brand is hard enough. Sustaining a business at the forefront of speed, technology and performance in the notoriously challenging automotive space for over 20 years is something else.

Having his brand featured in Top Gear, Royist, Car Buzz, Car Magazine, Auto Car, Car Throttle and a string of high profile automotive news outlets, making cars that rival not supercars, but hypercars such as the Bugatti Chiron, the McLaren P1, the La Ferrari and the Koenigsegg Agera RS, it's easy to forget that behind this brand is a small team based in Suffolk led by a man who unlike the rest of us mere mortals who just dream of owning a hypercar, decided to... Make one!

Today, we go into the mind of the man behind one of the most exclusive, high performance automotive brands in the world.

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Imagine borrowing huge sums of money from your family in an attempt to launch your very first business. Sweat. Blood. And tears. Overcoming insecurity, years of bullying, failure and rejection. Then... It all gets burnt down. Literally... Burnt. 

That was Sanj Sanghera, before the cars, the house and the jet setting life he now leads. What you see on his Instagram page is the result of catastrophic failures, embarrassment, but above all... Sheer hard work.

Where does that work ethic come from? Why did Sanj continue on the entrepreneurial path when it would seem like even God was saying... "Sanj, just get a job!" And why YouTube is the best thing for learning how to do pretty much anything... Including how to convert a burnt out building into a highly acclaimed dining establishment without ANY experience!

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Sam Sheehan realised at a young age that he might not have what it takes to become a professional racing driver.

Whilst some might use this as a reason to give up entirely on a dream to work within the automotive space, Sam didn't give up. 

Sacrificing a day job that paid him much more than the going rate for someone with his experience in the automotive journalism industry, he gave it all up in his early 20s with a belief that he might just be able to realise his dreams.

A few years later, and Sam has a job that many of us could only dream of; Motoring Editor at one of the biggest used car marketplaces in the UK, Cinch.

Hear from Sam how he overcame early set backs, failure and job dissatisfaction to achieve his dream job.

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Having overcome hardship at a young age and being made redundant from your job is no reason why you can't smash it! Lara Nickells is a young, female business owner making her mark in the automotive industry. Having worked for the likes of McLaren Special Operations (MSO) and Porsche Retail Group, Lara possesses a distinct affection for horsepower in all forms. 

In 2021, Lara became Director of the family founded Ashley Nickells Sport & Classic Ltd. With a focus on continued success and accelerated growth, Lara also hopes to create a relaxed, inclusive environment free from the preconceived stereotypes attached to used car sales.

Check out this inspiring interview with the lady herself!

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With just a few quid in his back pocket, Colin Tredway arrived in the UK from South Africa and through hard work, determination and perseverance, successfully built a career in the retail industry transforming stores all around the country.

Now... He spends considerable time bringing together couples to enjoy lasting memories in opulence, serenity and pure luxury through his Supercar Club. With thousands of members, Colin has built a community based on his own love for cars and breathtaking experiences.

Join me, to find out how to push through tough times, find that inner strength and achieve your full potential.

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To what extent are university degrees still relevant today? Join me, as I discuss this very question with Imran Arshad, co-founder of so many businesses including Evolve, Eventuri and 6Sixty.

Whilst these are all amazing businesses, what struck me is the huge self belief and determination to succeed that Imran demonstrates. Even in the early days, pursuing what is arguably a safer career route, Imran was on his way to becoming a fully fledged lawyer, he continued to experiment, try new things and ultimately found success in the eye of so much uncertainty.

With over 100k subscribers on YouTube, various award wins and a market leader in the car tuning space, hear from Imran as we discuss all things mindset, finding your passion and the current education system here in the UK.

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Mark Sekula is an international supercar and premium vehicle broker for private and business clients. He is also the UK sole agent for world-renowned Porsche tuner and manufacturer RUF Automobile GmbH. 

Having learned the ropes from a young age to establish a successful and long standing business partnership with his father, Richard, Mark is living proof that not only is it possible to do what you love each day, but that with the right mindset, work ethic and drive, anything is possible.

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Mohammed has been creating content since he was 13. An avid QuadBiker and Diver, he loves long road trips and a sweet cup of Karak.

A social media sensation, Mohammed has successfully created an online community through his love for cars and phenomenal content - which he considers an art form. His work ethic, drive and passion for ensuring he always delivers the best content for his audience is incredible and I am delighted to interview Mohammed and share his advice for budding content creators.

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