ONEOFTHE8

We talk to independent designer, strategist, speaker and lecturer, Ben Mottershead. We hear how this talented and award-winning creative believes his early failures helped define him as a person and allowed him to ‘find his water’. We also hear about Ben’s struggles with ADHD and how, by opening up about his disorder, he has seen his support network strengthen and witnessed a transformation in his work.

We talk to a Liverpool based mural artist whose sunny disposition is as colourful as the incredible work she creates. We hear how, by letting her arm do the talking, Jazz Stan has transformed her craft into a burgeoning career. We hear how Jazz draws inspiration from her beloved home city, and how, far from being a tortured artist, she does her best when she’s most happy and content.

We talk to surfer, creator, business owner and devoted family man, Peter Brennan. We hear how an incredible series of life-events have shaped and inspired Pete and led him to where he is today in Sydney, Australia. We hear how Pete’s life story stretches across four continents, how he literally stared death in the face, and why he believes that everything happens for a reason.

We talk to designer, lettering artist and typographer Craig Black. We hear how the exceptional work of this native of Gourock in the West of Scotland has led to him travelling far and wide to speak about his work and his story. We also hear about Craig’s inspirational approach to life, and how he believes that by helping others and making a difference, we can change the world.

We talk to veteran, counter-poacher and Team USA Paralympic athlete Seth Jahn. We learn about his time in Afghanistan and Iraq, and we hear the powerful story of how the ‘beautiful game’ saved his life. We also hear about Seth's transition into counter-poaching, and how he took the lessons he's learnt protecting innocent humans into the protection of animals.

We talk to Kurtis Powers, creative director, modernist and exec director of NYC’s ‘The Face Radio’. We hear about his journey into design through his love of music and the creation of cut and paste fanzines. We also hear how this scooter riding DJ hosts ‘The Rendezvous with Kurtis Powers’ and shares music ‘From The Soul of Brooklyn’ that connects people all around the world.

We talk to New Jersey based actor and photographer Shirin Tinati. We hear about her acting career and membership of a New York acting group, and how after unexpectedly picking up a camera one day, she became a professional photographer.  We also hear how this remarkable woman’s warrior spirit has helped her to take on and win the toughest battle of her life.

We talk to ONEOFTHE8 Co-Founder and branding specialist John Whalley. We hear about some of the life experiences that have lead John to create a movement looking to inspire positive change. We also discuss creativity as a powerhouse platform, the innate human inclination to share stories, and what we can expect from ONEOFTHE8. 

We talk to tennis coach and Ted talker Sam Jalloh. We hear how he defied the odds, growing up in Sierra Leone during a period of brutal civil war yet going on to be his countries flag bearer at the All African Games.

We also hear about his life now, where Sam uses his experiences to help others through sport, and has become an author with the publishing of his book ‘Tennis Saved My Life’.

We talk to mum and start-up business founder Nathalie Gibbins. We hear how, inspired by the philosophies of her dad, she took the brave and bold decision to ‘just go for it’ and do her own thing.

We also hear about Nathalie’s journey from journalist to entrepreneur and motherhood, and about the things that inspire her to bring joy into peoples homes through her business, Pow Pots.