Lewis talks with Arjun Sofat, CEO and Founder at Free Soul.

Free Soul, specialise in nutritional products for women. In this episode Arjun shares his story on why he decided to leave the City rat race to pursue his passion and set about building a business. We hear why he decided on the nutrition sector, how he has gone about growing his business, and the challenges of finding investors.

Show notes:

Free Soul website: https://herfreesoul.com/

Arjun Sofat LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/382PgbH

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Lewis talks with Rosie Ferguson, CEO at House of St Barnabas, on a mission to break the cycle of homelessness.

The House of St Barnabas is a charity pledging to break the cycle of homelessness and social exclusion in London. Rosie speaks about the current issues around homelessness in the UK. She also talks about the social enterprise they run at the House of St Barnabas, a not-for-profit members' club, to support those back into lasting paid work through the "Employment Academy", a 12 week Employment Programme with a 360 approach, offering on-site work experience throughout our not-for-profit club and offices, accredited qualifications, skills training and personal development.

The House of St Barnabas is seeking to redefine the notion of a private members’ club, to challenge stereotypes around the idea of exclusivity and to create a different kind of membership.

Show notes:

House of St Barnabas website: https://hosb.org.uk

Rosie Ferguson LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/33ZTSg5

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Lewis talks with Sue Unerman, Chief Transformation Officer at MediaCom.

Sue has been named by Campaign magazine as “Media Strategist of the Year” on more occasions than any other individual. She blogs at www.sueunerman.com and is a co-host of the MediaCom Connected Podcast. Her first book on marketing “Tell the Truth, Honesty is your most powerful marketing tool” was published in summer 2012, and "The Glass Wall" was published in 2016. Sue was part of the UK Government Digital Advisory Board.

The term “war for talent” has been thrown around for decades to underscore the challenges of retaining and attracting talented individuals in a competitive market. In this episode we hear about Sue's journey, her experience in working in the media industry, and her views on what we could do to increase diversity and level the playing field.

Show notes:

Sue Unerman LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2QJtjZI

Sue Unerman Twitter: @SueU

Sue Unerman Blog: http://sueunerman.com

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The gaming industry has already redefined entertainment - and live events are next. BLAST Pro Series is the world’s most exciting live esports tournament. A format that delivers the best experience for the players, the sport and the audience whether watched at home or in the buzzing arena.

In this episode, Lewis digs deeper into the movement, talking to Robbie on why people attend these events in person, instead of just streaming them online? Along with the raise in popularity of live esports events and sites like Twitch, the money involved in the industry is growing exponentially. They discuss gaming more generally and why its starting to become a career of choice for young people.

Show notes:

Robbie Douek LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2q6TY84

BLAST Pro Series: https://blastproseries.com/

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Lewis talks with Spud Nicholson, Head Coach at CrossFit Tufnell Park. In this episode, they talk about diabetes.

Many experts believe Type 2 diabetes is an incurable disease that gets worse with time. But new research raises the tantalizing possibility that drastic changes in diet and exercise may reverse the disease in some people, Spud shares his insight on fighting diabetes with Crossfit.

Show notes:

Spud LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/36JZD4j

CrossFit Tufnell Park website: https://www.crossfittufnellpark.com

CrossFit Tufnell Park Instagram: http://bit.ly/34EN5cw

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Lewis talks with Matthew Westaway, Co-founder at Voyc.

In this episode Matthew talks about his journey and the challenges he's faced starting a tech business in South Africa. They discuss the concept behind Voyc, how to find funding and secure talent, and why they are looking to expand into Europe.

Show notes:

Voyc.ai website: https://www.voyc.ai

Matthew's Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2oFV8q7

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Lewis talks with Dr Emma Byrne, neuroscientist and author of “Swearing is Good for You: The Amazing Science of Bad Language,”

In this episode Emma explores the close connection between bad language and our emotions. She sheds a light on the latest in neuroscience, the origins of swearing, and should whether we swear in front of children. Emma holds a PhD in AI from UCL and has spent the last decade building robots, neural networks, simulations of biological systems, and genetic algorithms.

Show notes:

Website: https://emmabyrne.net/

Twitter: @sciwriby

Case studies/articles:

Swearing is good for you, and chimps do it, too: https://on.natgeo.com/2MP2hxT

The science of why swearing reduces pain:

http://bit.ly/362lUdc

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Lewis talks with Eric Partaker, Co-founder of Chilango and a High Performance Coach.

In this episode Eric shares his insights on how he helps ambitious entrepreneurs and leaders break through their barriers and reach their highest potential, in both their work and personal lifes. They talk about his journey starting at McKinsey, and how he helped build Skype's multi-billion dollar success story. This all helped him evolve in to an entrepreneur and become a co-founder of Chilango, building it in to a highly successful business.

Show notes:

www.ericpartaker.com

www.chilango.co.uk/about/team

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Lewis talks with Hannah Feldman, Co-founder of Kidadl.

In this episode they talk about Hannah's journey from corporate life and what has led her to where she is today. They discuss the concept behind Kidadl, and all the trials and tribulations that go along with starting a business.

Show notes:

Kidadl website: https://www.kidadl.com

Diversity in UK Venture Capital 2019 report: http://bit.ly/2lIj1Ms

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This the third and final episode in a special series of podcasts on the diveinfestival.com.

Lewis speaks with Matt Ellsion, an inspiring and thought provoking transgender speaker.

In this episode they explore Matt's life story and his transition from female to male. They also discuss some controversial topics including the age someone should or can transition, the sporting debate on whether particularly trans females should be able to compete in female sporting events and much more.

This podcast is supported by Bentley Lewis, an award-winning boutique executive search firm.

Show notes:

How to get in touch with Matt:

Web: http://www.mattellison.co.uk/contact/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattespeaker

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_speaker/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ellison-029329a9/

Blog: http://www.mattellison.co.uk/blog/

Topics mentioned:

Dive In Festival 2019: https://diveinfestival.com

Wpath guidelaines: https://www.wpath.org/about/ethics-and-standards

Do Transgender Athletes Have an Advantage in Female Sporting Events? | Good Morning Britain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I75kfAVF64A