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Peter Wood is a 23 year old Graduate of UCL and the Founder & CEO of The Graduate Guide. The Graduate guide is 'dedicated to delivering value to anyone who feels lost or confused in their career journey through hosting interviews with guests such as the Managing Directors of BCG, Google and IPSOS, delving into their career trajectories, while also sharing the founding narratives of brands like Huel, Liquid Death and Flight Story.' 

Peter is pursuing a unique career path choosing learning, knowledge and connections over the shiny graduate jobs such as Consulting or Investment Banking. He has received investment and has built out a team and studio in the heart of King's Cross (Central) London. Peter has spoken to many of the most successful people in the career space and is building a platform making careers more accessible to all people - the more conversations he can have with people of each pathway the more equitable it becomes as everyone is able to learn how to become like them. 

I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

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The same guests often appear on podcasts like The Diary of a CEO, Chris Williamson, and The Joe Rogan Experience, but what truly sets each show apart is the host. That’s why I wanted to share my own journey, mindset, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way.   

From growing up on a small island in the Channel to studying at Eton College and now at Duke University in the US, my experiences have shaped my curiosity and my drive to learn from the world’s best. I think there are commonalities between the journeys, learnings, and mindsets of the World’s top performers whether they are Authors, Olympics God Medallists, CEOs, Founders, Billionaires, Actresses etc
 
By speaking to a broad range of guests, I hope to offer fresh perspectives and avoid repeating the same narratives. My podcast, Personable, is constantly evolving as I learn more from these world-class achievers, and I’m excited to share these insights with you as we strive to become the best versions of ourselves.
 
Personable: Build the Dream
 
Learning from the World’s best to become the best you can be

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

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Anna Hemmings is a 6-time World Champion, 2-time Olympian, and 3-time European Champion kayaker. As a keynote speaker, she has collaborated with prominent companies such as Deloitte, Virgin Media, Unilever, RBS, Lloyds, IBM, E.ON, British Airways, P&G, Novartis, and EDF. Anna is the Founding Director of Beyond the Barriers consultancy, where she combines practical business experience with psychological research on peak performance. Notably, Anna has overcome chronic fatigue syndrome, showcasing her resilience and determination.

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

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Freddi grew up in Jersey, Channel Islands, and pursued a degree in engineering before landing a job in finance, believing it was his dream career. However, in May 2020, he posted his first TikTok video, which quickly gained traction. This unexpected success ignited his passion for content creation, leading him to optimise his videos to reach and help as many people as possible.

In July 2022, Freddi launched Shred Athletics coaching and was able to quit his finance job six months later to focus on his new venture full-time. Now, he dedicates himself to helping people transform their running times, achieve their fitness goals, and improve their nutrition. With 205,000 followers on Instagram and 267,000 followers on TikTok, Freddi makes online fitness content that inspires and educates his audience. He feels truly blessed to wake up every day and do what he loves, considering it his dream job.

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

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Chris Hinshaw is the founder of Aerobic Capacity and is widely considered one of the top endurance coaches in the world. Coach to 36 CrossFit Games Champions, coach to 50+ CrossFit Games Podium Athletes, a 10x Ironman Competitor with 15+ Years of CrossFit Experience and a Spartan Master Trainer.

A former All-American swimmer and world-class professional triathlete. His top international finishes include a 2nd place overall finish at the Hawaiian Ironman World Championships, a 2nd place overall finish at the Ironman World Championships in Canada, and a 1st place overall finish at Ironman Brazil.

He is the endurance coach to hundreds of athletes and professionals that range from the recreational fitness enthusiast to the FDNY, USMS, US Army, Special Forces, FBI, Olympians, and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu World Champions and more than 50 podium individuals & teams since the 2013 CrossFit® Games including Jeff Adler, Mat Fraser, Rich Froning, Justin Medeiros, Jason Khalipa, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet, Katrín Davíðsdóttir, Tia Clair Toomey, Kristin Holte, Kara Webb, Sara Sigmundsdóttir, Julie Foucher, and Roman Khrennikov.

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

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Diego Day is a prominent online creator and entrepreneur with 381,000 YouTube subscribers, 310,000 Instagram Followers & 1,000,000 TikTok followers.  Diego is famed for his 'Rizz' - his ability to pick up women. He is the Founder of Truth.io, which offers men a way to improve the Mental, Physical, Environmental, Social, Monetary, & Dating aspects of their lives. 

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

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Jenk Oz is an 19-year-old social entrepreneur, public speaker, social change activist, and the founder of Thred (formerly iCoolKid) and Thred Media. Thred is a social change platform and website with 350,000 monthly page views, offering news coverage on culture, technology, and social change. Thred's content also includes social media platforms with 200,000 followers and a newsletter with 10,000 subscribers.

Thred Media is a Gen Z-focused consulting company that provides services to major brands such as Coke, Snapchat, Google, Ford, Dunkin', Ogilvy, and Microsoft. Thred Media helps these companies develop operating systems, communications strategies, and long-term goals with a focus on Gen Z workers.

Jenk has interviewed notable figures such as Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK; Dr. Werner Vogels, CTO of AWS, Amazon; and Brent Hoberman, Founder of LastMinute.com, Made.com, and Founders Factory. He is an accomplished keynote speaker, having spoken at over 90 events, including three TEDx events. His work and achievements have been featured in over 300 media articles.

Jenk Oz is recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 in Media & Marketing for 2024.

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

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Tom Hyland is an inductee of the 2002 Blackjack Hall of Fame. He has had a gun pulled on him, his money stolen, and been intimidated on multiple occasions. As a card-counting expert, Tom has managed and bankrolled some of history's most successful blackjack teams. This is the story of how a young boy from Springfield, Ohio, became one of the most successful gamblers ever.

This is the first time Tom has shown his face on camera.

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

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Mehdi Chouikha is the first Tunisian undergraduate student and a Karsh Scholar at Duke University. With an online following of over 45,000, Mehdi uses his platform, TuniSex, to educate tens of thousands on sexual health in his birthplace, Tunisia. He studied at the prestigious African Leadership Academy in South Africa and participated in the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program in California.

Mehdi’s life philosophy emphasizes critical thinking and challenging societal norms. "I’m always sceptical of what I’m told, of society, of traditional beliefs. Instead, I rely on critical thinking, life experiences, and education to make sense of the world. I keep pushing the limits of what I’m told is possible, and so far this has taken me from a modest household in Tunisia to travelling the world and studying at the best institutions."

Mehdi often reflects on his thoughts and then tests them in the real world, documenting his experiences. For example, he once wore patches on his eyes to simulate blindness for 24 hours, walked 14 hours straight to reach intriguing, remote places on the map, tested the limits of his physical endurance, and hitchhiked to live with random people for new perspectives. His countless stories, which seemed sensible in the moment, now appear incredibly adventurous in hindsight.

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

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My mother, Louise Bracken-Smith, passed away from cancer a year ago today. In her memory, I decided to film an episode discussing her cancer journey, the lessons I learned during the process and my advice for those going through terminal illness. 

Cool video of mum: https://youtu.be/tfDvjxbrFSA?si=y5Io01ruybZbe6F-
Listen to my mum's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/kicking-cancer-into-touch/id1686472224?i=1000611784728

Who was my mum: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisebrackensmith/
https://fairwaygroup.com/news-and-views/group/announcement-louise-bracken-smith/
https://745breakfastclub.com/in-loving-memory-of-louise-bracken-smith/
https://www.instagram.com/p/C20x4qqolPM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

Support the show