Journal Magazine

Combining his love for Scotland, design, and his late father’s enthusiasm for watches, Michael Youmans embarked on the journey of a lifetime to build his own business, Fiodh watches, the first ever to be fashioned from reclaimed whisky casks and handsewn Scottish leather.

Renowned mindset coach Geoff Nicholson gives insight into his own struggles, overcoming adversity, and how his journey inspired him to help people everywhere excel and live their best life.

Chef Kwoklyn Wan dives into his experiences, from growing up in

Chinese takeaways, to becoming a martial arts instructor, author, and

how he’s teaching the secrets of classic Chinese takeaway dishes

Starting with their innovative foundation, Dr. Claire Triantis discusses how DCYPHER is utilising technology to create a truly personalised line of products that is revolutionising the beauty industry.

We speak with Becky Hunt, co-founder of Old Mother Hunt, who discusses how the business came to be in the face of the pandemic. Old Mother Hunt is a gorgeous, naturally-made rum in the heart of Scotland that is featured and discounted at themorcard.com.

Caoimhe Bamber of Digme Fitness in London joins us to discuss her background and how she founded the popular gym. We discuss some of her highlights as a business owner, how running the business affects her family life and training for ultra marathons and what makes her ideal workout at Digme. Perfect for fitness lovers and those with an interest in gym culture.

Owner of Wild Eve, a botanical non-alcoholic drink distilled on the Isle of Harris, joins us to talk all things distilling. From her favourite cocktail to make with Wild Eve and her thoughts on Dry January and other initiatives to curb the drinking culture in the UK; to her experience as a woman working in the male-dominated distilling industry and the Wild Eve approach to sustainable production.

Founder of Fins & Forks, Michael King, joins us to talk through his background as a professional chef and the inspiration behind launching his own business.

The conversation also covers the plight of the UK fishing industry and how we can be more sustainable in the fish we choose, as well as his personal favourite fish for catching, preparing and eating.

Elliott Smith, founder of employee benefits comparison site Love Your Employees, joins us to discuss why and how companies should be investing in their employee rewards.

After an impactful period with the pandemic and changes to working practices and standards, now is the time to ensure your employees feel rewarded and loved in their work.

Claire Elmes, founder of Inspire You and registered therapist and life coach, joins us to discuss her business and pass on some advice. The conversation includes Claire's tips for getting through the difficult days, how she feels people should approach life in lockdown, how she works alongside businesses and employees and her data-driven approach to wellness.