By Matt Schiff
The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.
Not all things in life are black and white. It's the slogan of this show and it certainly was the case during my conversation with Episode 16's guest - Scott Parker (@scottparker1987).
The very first released recording for 2021 is introduced to you by a man, who at first glance, is arguably best known for his delicate palette, chef whites, and magazine cover appearances. Let me be the first to tell you that his story in relation to what you might see or hear, is truly not what you may think. Amplifying beautifully exactly what this podcast aims to achieve.
Scott Parker - the man of the hour - has humbly shared his story with me during this recording and I could not be more excited to share it with you. Admittedly, I was quite nervous to get Scotty behind the mic as the man displays SUCH an impressive resumé, my fear was that having one conversation would not do him and his "life's story" up to now, justice. Moments before we sat down to record, however, we got talking about vulnerabilities. Nothing too specific around the subject, more about what was going on in our current lives at that point in time, and without giving away too much, you might want to take a chair for this conversation.
For those who are unsure of the name or the story, Scott Parker remains one of the most humble, hardworking, philanthropic human beings you'll ever come across. From starting the year incredibly ill to being hospitalized after suffering from a pulmonary embolism, to feeding more than 3,000 people per day during COVID restrictions, I tried to cover it all with Scott.
Personality & characteristics aside to speak of some of his credentials - Scott was trained at the prestigious Westminster Kingsway College in London for 3 years, and during his time there picked up some very impressive work & culinary experience under Andrew Turner & Shane Osbourne independently. Shane at the time was the Head Chef of a 2-star Michelin restaurant called Pied a Terre, the same restaurant where Scott remained for 2 years after completing his diploma, before moving to the next 2-star Michelin called Claude Bosi's Hibiscus where he was then promoted to Sous Chef.
From the age of 16 where Scott got his first taste of what it's like to be behind the pass in a kitchen, to 21 where he became the Head Chef a 2-star Michelin restaurant, Midsummer House, to where we sit today, Scott has cooked in restaurants with a combined EIGHT Michelin stars among them! No small feat I’m sure you understand.
His storytelling throughout our conversation is captivating. His experiences at home, in school, in the kitchen, and through his occupation at the moment is immensely vulnerable and awe-inspiring. This is undoubtedly one of my top 5 favourite conversations to date, and one which I can’t wait for you to listen to.
Enjoy!
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Show notes:
01:15 - 08:15 - Intro to Scott Parker
08:16 - 01:22:39 - Behind the two-star Chef
Get in touch:
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"Hello, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome back to the Outcome Podcast!"
I am your host, Matt Schiff.
If you are joining me for the first time, then I welcome you to this platform. If you have been here before, welcome back. Man, did I miss you!?
The mics have been dusted off, the cogs have been greased, and some bloody great conversations have been patched up and ready to be delivered to you through the airwaves.
This year you will find the addition of shorter, bite-sized episodes scattered in between the usual long-form conversations. Why? Well, for a few reasons:
- To give those of you who don't enjoy +1 hour-long conversations the chance to not miss out on any great content.
- These episodes will not be longer than 20mins. Perfect for your daily dose of personal development or to scratch that curiosity itch.
- They will highlight the best stories, anecdotes, takeaways, or ideas from the previous week's episode, just in case you missed that chat.
I've been saying this for a while now, but FOR REAL this time, I cannot wait to share what has been recorded with all of you. I've thoroughly enjoyed every conversation up to date and have no doubt that if you've been following my incredible guests up until now, you will enjoy them too!
Please enjoy this very first Bite-Size Episode!
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EM: [email protected]
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Jenna Selley (@jennaselley) and I talk all things intuition, health, dietetics, and outreach during episode 15.
You know, over the last few months I've put a lot of energy into understanding thought impulses and what effect that energy manifests itself into throughout my life. Clichés that come to mind when bringing up this topic include some dreary quotes like "Either you run the day, or the day runs you" or some more common quotes such as "whatever the mind can conceive, it can achieve".
At the time of Jen's reaching out about the podcast, I had caught myself wondering how in fact she was doing and what about her knowledge and expertise could I potentially borrow for my audience to learn from, and for my "Thinkers" during my day-job to implement. Thus, something had ensured we were to connect again and from that connection came this wonderful conversation.
A person whom in very many respects has a similar perspective on life, health, fitness, and philanthropy as what I do. Jen and I spoke at length about her deep knowledge as a young dietician, and what intuitive eating and knowing your body has on the quality of life a person is able to live.
As per every episode on this podcast, I tried to guide the conversation in such a way that it humanized the Jenna Selley behind the C.V and bedside table, pen-in-hand. Without me having to probe too much at all, Jen was able to relate her first-hand experiences with food, intuitive eating, and the people she has helped over the years with a resource bank of tangible tools that you as the listener can apply right away. To me, despite her time in her career, Jen shows an impressive ability to practically advise how to apply the information "we all already know!"
In a society that constantly advertises what we should and shouldn’t do, it is easy to get lost in all the information on the ‘latest findings’. Nutrition, in particular, is a topic which most people have an opinion on, but more often mirror the voices of others. We all only have one heart, one set of organs, one mind, One Body.
And as a result, we should not be timid nor shy to consciously strive to become the healthiest versions of ourselves. Through body, mind, and soul. That, and of course, trusting your dietician!
Enjoy
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Resources and key points:
00:00:00 - 00:08:52 - Intro to life's ebb and flow
00:08:53 - 01:25:11 - Jen and I talk Health and Dietetics!
Get in touch:
Email: [email protected]
FB: Jenna Selley
IG: @jennaselley
LI: Jenna Selley
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One of my longest and deepest relationships through friendship is put on a beautiful display through Episode 14's conversation with Didi Mathibe (@didi_mathibe).
The days leading up to our conversation were weird. There's no other way to put it. Protests around the globe had broken out around "Justice for George Floyd". The Black Lives Matter movement had been amplified, debated, and vivisected from every angle on and offline. A giant explosion had killed 135 people and injured over 5000 from a warehouse in Beruit. The threat of the Coronavirus was still very, very much upon us, and all during the same time, I was trying to make sense of what "this all means" in my own little world.
Then, my intention to invite Didi to the show revealed itself amidst the global turmoil. Why now? Why this way and through this platform? These were two questions she had actually asked me during our intro call prior to recording and it forced me to think long and hard about that word - "intention."
At the time of her asking, I had already begun my own journey of unlearning, listening, and re-visiting the heart-work to try and make sense of HOW I actually understood my own privilege; as well as what healing, freedom, and justice for Black people across the globe looked like today. Like many of you, I was having those uncomfortable conversations with myself and trying my utmost best to soak in any and all information from those around me. When Didi had then asked me "Why now?" and "Why this way and through this platform?", insecurities of my own had revered it's ugly head as it dawned that perhaps I was seeking comfortability by talking to a Black womxn whom I know and trust to "stumble" my way through my own vulnerabilities, through a means that I was comfortable with [conversation], without the "risk" of being scrutinized for being ignorant.
Didi could see right through me. I hated it. I loved it.
This empathetic nomad from South Africa who's just trying to find a spot in the world, or in herself, that feels like home is someone I heartfeltly consider one of the most beautiful souls the world has to boast. She was able to hold a space for our conversation to be had in the most authentic way I could've ever imagined by allowing me into her world in a way that I am extremely grateful for. Through a recording with her from across the world (she's currently in Bolivia) Didi portrayed compassion, empathy, love, kindness, and a hearty laugh as we went about her life's chapters.
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Resources & key points:
00:00 - 05:19 - #EP.11 - Tatiana Sharpe
05:20 - 09:42 - Intro to Didi & Convo
Say Hello:
EM: [email protected]
FB: Didi Mathibe
IG: @didi_mathibe
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Email: [email protected]
Brett Sparg (@spargy15) - A good friend, mentor, and Greek-God-like human being introduces you to Episode 13!
Admittedly, Spargs had been on my radar for some time before I had invited him to be apart of the show. We all have people in life whom we're watching (as creepy as that sounds!). These same people, should you connect with their personal philosophy, are the influencers we're learning and taking inspiration into our lives from through their zest for life. Personally, it was a no-brainer as over the last few months it became so apparent that it was now time to invite one of my "distant" role models to have a conversation with.
For those who don't know any of Brett's story; a born-and-bred Cape Tonian with a deep loving for the city and the surrounding ocean he grew up in. Just by watching his online fitness classes with the Ignite Fitness crew or a casual social media stalk, you may or may not be intimidated by this +40-year-old rugged stud and the way he moves in space and fitness #lifegoals. However, Spargs is a gentle giant with zero chip on his shoulder who radiates humility and to be honest - inspiration.
Our conversation ebbed and flowed between early childhood to adulthood victories in sports and the experiences which shaped his worldview on life as a result of it. I'll let you be the judge in deciding whether the under-6 50m sprint race had more of an effect on Spargy's life than "finding surfing" or playing 80 caps for the Saracens First Rugby team. As exceptionally interesting as what this was to talk about, there was a moment early on in our conversation which made me feel as if I was literally walking in the shoes of this brilliant man.
For the first time in a long while, I found that I was able to connect with another man almost twice my senior who could relate to ME and understand my journey as if it were me looking back in time. There's a beauty to this experience which even now, I struggle to really interpret. Spargs allowed himself to be vulnerable about his past and present during our conversation, which gave me the opportunity to truly connect with both.
Yes, his fitness, sporting & business accolades are something to admire. However, his relationship with life, people, and way of being is one that inspires. Enjoy!
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Resources and key points:
00:00 - 04:49 - Practicing the heart-work
04:50 - 07:39 - Intro to Brett and our conversation
Get in touch:
Email: [email protected]
FB: Brett Sparg
IG: @spargy15
LI: Brett Sparg
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Email: [email protected]
Website: Coming Soon!
Ross Symons (@white_onrice), a Cape Tonian Origami artist, and I bring you Episode 12 on the Outcome. Podcast
You know, more often I find myself asking the question "what is something I could do today which I haven't done before?", fascinated (or obsessed) by the idea of starting something new and seeing it through. There's a sense of ownership which my routine monkey-mind loves and a self-imposed challenge which all of a sudden I feel obligated to complete as to simply say "I've done it".
When Ross had mentioned working his 9-5 job as a web developer and over time, realising that being employed by someone else was never going to make him happy, his pursuit of creative entrepreneurship had me intrigued. This and following his own self-imposed 365-day challenge in 2014 had already hit two of my favourite buzz phrases - "Experiential Learning & Mastery" AND "It's Not Black and White."
From a young age, Ross had always started some form of a side project. One of these which stuck came out of his enjoyment of practicing the traditional Japanese art of paper folding [Origami]. In retrospection with a Wayne Dyer video on a re-run, Ross had once again decided to apply his mind and focus to his newly-discovered art form, and thus White on Rice was born. Committing himself to create and post one Origami creature a day, Ross very quickly grew his Instagram following from 120 to 100,000 followers in just 18 months and embarked on his newfound journey into entrepreneurship.
Of course, this is the sort of content I crave as Ross and I dove a little deeper into what his journey up to now has been like. Meditation, creativity, vulnerability, and mindset factors are a few of the topics we explore and I absolutely loved it!
He now creates origami installations for some of the world's biggest brands, performs exhibitions that would blow you away, taught himself origami stop-frame animations, and shares this content for brands and people around the world. As an ex-radio host, Ross is no fo to public speaking gigs where he shares his story about how he made the shift from 9-5 web developer to an Instagrammer and full-time artist.
Enjoy!
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Resources and key points:
00:00 - 04:33 - You simply need to... Ep #10. Trent Pike - Mielie Mailer
04:34 - 07:00 - Intro to Ross and our conversation
Get in touch:
Website: White on Rice
Email: [email protected]
FB: White on Rice
IG: @white_onrice
LI: Ross Symons
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Email: [email protected]
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Tatiana Sharpe (@tatianasharpe) - Zimbabwe's youngest author, Co-Founder and CEO, Business owner, team member of Global Council for the NGO World Merit, United Nations (UN) Speaker and an incredible philanthropist through numerous volunteer programmes, this episode recording promises to have you enthralled from start to finish.
Whilst Tatiana is all of these things mentioned above, this conversation was so beautifully recorded as its content contains her experiences and stories which have helped shape her into the woman she is today.
Upon meeting her she had me engrossed in the bits and pieces of life that have helped to mold not only her worldview, but the worldview of the people she interacts with daily. My perception initially, was to unpack more of these stories around her successes. "What is it like still today being recognised as Zimbabwe's youngest author? Tell me more about founding your current business - Global Impact Network - from the knowledge that the mammoth multimedia messaging app Snapchat was born from the same university course at Stanford. The United Nations - you spoke to a room full of Trustees in 2016 - what was that like?" Instead, our conversation went along a different path.
Yes, Tatiana's CV boasts a very impressive journey from the time most of us are pretty much learning to read. However, double-clicking to have a look beneath the surface of her accomplishments you will find one of the world's brightest and honest gems. Our conversation was instead geared towards taking a sneak peak at that.
As a solemn humanitarian herself, and plunging both feet with me into a topic requiring immense personal vulnerability, Tatiana allowed us the incredible opportunity to get to know her from the inside out. One which written words cannot do justice and which the recording I hope does.
Without a doubt, you'll hear from her again.
Enjoy!
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Resources and key points:
00:00 - 04:17 - HAVE YOU HEARD?? Ep #7. Flora & Sasha - Future Females
04:19 - 06:37 - Tatiana Intro and convo
Get in touch:
Website: The Lonely Tiger
Website: Global Impact Network
Email: [email protected]
IG: @tatianasharpe / @global.impact.network
LI: Tatiana Sharpe
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Email: [email protected]
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Trent Pike (@trentcpike) - An exceptionally humble business man, travel enthusiast, and fellow inner-peace seeker joins me online for Episode 10.
With an exceptional story highlighting some of Trent's more recent life challenges and successes, Trent and I took a trip down memory lane to unpack much of where his current mental framework around past and present entrepreneurial successes has given him the experience and skillset to guide sustainable and consciously-minded business development.
Don't let Trent's tranquil demeanour fool you though. This man possesses strong liberal beliefs in ethics and environmentalism encompassing a triple-bottom-line approach to value creation. Three specific topics we dive a little deeper into throughout our chat. From dropping out of university, creating an exceptionally successful business venture from R5,000 in hand, being threatened by Instagram for perceived trademark violation, a beautiful "awakening" after reading "The Tibetan Book of Living & Dying", to visiting over 20 National Parks whilst living out of a travel van in the U.S for 3 months, Trent and I went on an adventure through time.
As Co-Founder of Mielie Mailer, his more recent business venture, Trent and his team are looking to bring sustainable packaging solutions to businesses throughout South Africa. What do they offer? A 100% compostable plastic-alternative to traditional delivery sleeves fly-bags, that could remove up to 50 million single-use plastic bags every year from circulation.
He and his team are thought-leaders in sustainability, carbon sequestration and plastic-replacements, where their recent contribution to the South African Initiative to End Plastic Waste has cemented this position. With the belief that the best way to save nature is with more nature, here is another conversation where I was transfixed!
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Resources and key points:
00:58 - 03:54 - Shout out to Ep #7. Flora & Sasha - Future Females
03:55 - 07:07 - Intro to Trent and Mielie Mailer
Get in touch:
Website: Miele Mailer
Email: [email protected]
IG: @mieliemailer
FB: Mielie Mailer
LI: Trent Pike
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Episode 9 on the @outcomepodcast features the Founder and CEO of BoxChamp, Co-Founder of Flexi (Pty) Ltd - Mark Fawzy.
As so aptly described in a write up of Mark in 2017, it is very difficult to picture the man doing anything mundane or sub-ordinary once you get a sneak peak into the mind behind the name. I've known Mark for quite a few years now and when the opportunity presented itself to find out a little more about his journey through sports, entrepreneurship and ultimately his perspective on life I jumped at the chance!
There's something quite special which develops when two friends sit down to have an "unusual" chat, that taps into the unfamiliar within a friendship. Despite the foundation of our friendship being formed some time ago, this conversation with Mark allowed me to catch a glimpse of that spark he brings to everything he commits to doing in his day-to-day. And, one which I know that you as the listener will relate to and hopefully appreciate the way I did.
Mark and his team at BoxChamp have developed and presented the fitness industry around the world, with an all-in-one business management solution for fitness facilities. Their influence across the country has become so successful that in just a few years they are now challenging some of the giant household names globally, bringing with them an excellent customer service support team, stellar onboarding experiences for coaches and managers alike, agile work methodologies and a sleek, easy to use interface for the facility athletes and members.
Our conversation shifted from Mark nearing burnout during his first few years in running his business to being constantly on the lookout for balance in work and play. Family time, running, yoga, CrossFit, business education, podcasting - we covered it all.
I hope that you enjoy!
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Resources and key points:
00:00 - 02:45 - Shout out and refresher of Episode #5. Chris & Heine - JOBJACK
04:48 - Conversation with Mark
Get in touch:
Website: Boxchampworld
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @mark_fawzy_ct
Facebook: BoxChamp
LinkedIn: Mark Fawzy
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Chinedu Chuka (C.C) Achukwu is a force to be reckoned with. From his outward appearance to his inward demeanour, C.C is an embodiment of practicing what you preach. It was quite difficult to hide how impressed I was when recording this episode as not only was I severely underdressed for the occasion, but I was entranced by the man's perspective on mental frameworks and experiences in life and leadership.
Our conversation spans across time where he takes you as the listener along a journey from life growing up in East Nigeria, to a visionary establishment dedicated to providing a suite of first-class services to African companies.
An entrepreneur at heart driven by a "bigger purpose", C.C is on a mission to unpack insights, highlight foresights and curate strategies to activate a life that is "boundaryless". In living out his ambition, what you see externally is a reflection of an intentional design to reflect a lot of the things he is inside.
C.C is also the Founder and CEO of Uppist, a leadership and management training and consulting service, whilst working in parallel hosting events, workshops and more recently the release of his new book - "Touching the Nerves of Leadership" which you can find more info around through his website.
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Resources and key points:
01:36 - 03:57 - Shout out and refresher of Episode #5. Chris & Heine - JOBJACK
03:58 - 06:15 - Conversation with C.C
1:06:00 - Recommendations of books/resources/podcasts from C.C
Get in touch:
Website: Uppist
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @ccachukwu
Facebook: Uppist
LinkedIn: C.C Achukwu
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Email: [email protected]
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The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.