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George Rawlings is CEO & Co-Founder of Honeypot - the “worlds first micro-dating app”. It’s dating done differently. Check-in to areas known as Honeypots and meet people there and then for a short date. This new geo-fence dating app connects singles in person, meaning it only works when you're inside a specific area aka the honeypot. George has recently been going viral on LinkedIn in the London area with his very cost-effective guerrilla marketing tactics that have dramatically generated awareness and increased app downloads whilst putting a smile on peoples faces! In this hilarious episode, George describes his career to date, where the idea for Honeypot came from, how he has evolved the brand with his co-founder, the importance of cutting through the noise and the strategies behind the guerrilla marketing tactics and what the future beholds.

Ibrahim Kamara is a digital entrepreneur and co-founder of GUAP, which has grown from the world’s first video magazine to becoming a multi-platform youth media brand, covering all aspects of creativity and culture. In the last few years, he has become an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker and investor. Some achievements include being honoured as a “Digital Pioneer” by The Mayor Of London for his work in entrepreneurship in digital media and also named in the top 100 most influential BAME leaders in the UK Tech Sector published in the Financial Times. GUAP has partnered with major brands including Nike, Adidas, The Evening Standard, NME, BBC 1xtra, ICA & many more. In this episode we learn about how GUAP was founded and how it has evolved, the importance of creative collaboration, representing communities and culture in an authentic way and how to keep your mind level as an entrepreneur.

Sereena Abbassi is the Worldwide Head of Culture & Inclusion at M&C Saatchi Group and is committed to creating organisational transformation that is grounded in creative and strategic thinking. Sereena is of the firm belief that the advertising industry has the power to transform and inspire a more connected world; as the industry is in a unique position that allows space for all of our individual and collective experiences to be brought together and shared, and where all our distinct nuances have the opportunity to be celebrated. Last year, Sereena was nominated as one of Campaign's 50 Trailblazers of the Future and Stars of 2018, Pitch Magazines 100 Creative Superwomen, and The Dots 100 top Black Creatives. In this episode we learn about Sereena’s current role, her upbringing, living abroad, the importance of culture, diversity and inclusion, her tips for anyone looking to set up inclusive initiatives in their own business and why happiness is key.

John Homme and Fahi Islam are Co-Founders of Apollonia Studios, an independent fashion brand that also serves as a contemporary design studio to create and produce pieces that are ethically sourced, high quality, long-lasting and slot nicely into the wardrobe of those that desire something a little less ordinary. They started with simple graphic t-shirts printed on high-quality organic cotton, to outerwear and accessories for both men and women. In this episode, we discuss the steps to take when building a fashion brand, why it’s important to extend beyond the product and create a holistic approach to your brand, the process of production, where they find their inspiration and how to keep motivated when doing your side hustle.

Chase Langford is a Los Angeles-based painter, having studied cartography at UC Santa Barbara, earning a BA in Geography. Chase has invented a distinctive visual language that is grounded in the natural and built environment. His impactful work recalls maps and aerial photography of sea coasts, mountains, farmland and cities through a calculated execution and craftsmanship. In this episode, Chase shares a lot of insight into how he became an artist, how he managed the duality of his lifestyle, the process of getting recognised and represented by art galleries and how sometimes the best way to start out is to just host a few parties in your living room!

Casey Bird is a creative, champion of freelancers and empowers female creatives. Over the past 10 years Casey has lived and worked in Dubai at Ogilvy, freelanced in London, Amsterdam and Paris....and most recently as Creative Lead in the Branded Content department at Refinery29. Casey was elected as the first President of non-profit organisation SheSays London and re-launched the mentoring scheme Who’s Your Momma - which is still active today. A big focus is championing freelancers and in 2017, Casey launched The Freelance Circle, a platform that provides freelancers a voice and invites them to anonymously review brands and agencies they have freelanced at, with the aim to improve the gig economy.

Trippin is a community bonded by a love of travel. Everything they do is to inspire people to take more trips. Trippin believes that travel has the power to change lives. It forges connections, opens our minds and reminds us that our differences are what makes the world an exciting place. In this episode we speak to Co-Founders; Kesang Ball and Sam Blenkinsopp and learn about where the idea for Trippin came from, how they engage with local storytellers to curate real city guides that are off the beaten path, raising investment, challenges overcome and how they pivoted, the vision and growth of Trippin, the importance of community and sustainable travel and how they are working with major brands such as Adidas and Farfetch.

Marine Tanguy has been working in the art world for the past seven years. An advocate for artists from a young age, Marine managed her first gallery at 21, opened her first art gallery in Los Angeles at 23 and finally created her current business, MTArt, to promote the artists she believed in across the globe. MTArt is the first artist agency promoting influential visual artists and specialising in talent management: building, growing and accelerating their careers. In this episode we learn how Marine built MTArt, how we should be adjusting our 'visual diet' and we explore the power of the creator.

95% of Millennials feel the words ‘live and let live’ are words to live by, accepting others and being non- judgemental. PRIDE is the global celebration of inclusion and equality, which has been celebrated since the 1970s. Every year thousands of people around the world take to the streets to tell their story and to show their support for an inclusive and equal world, where there is room for everyone. This year marks just 50 years since the Stonewall riots.

In this episode you will hear a live recording from an event I hosted with Gay Times and Talenthouse called ‘Evolution of LGBTQ content' where we discuss how brands can ensure authenticity when speaking with an LGBTQ audience. You’ll hear from the amazing Tag Warner CEO of Gay Times and Sarah and Reva who make up the electronic pop-duo NIMMO.

Miroslav Radu aka 'Miro' is establishing himself in the creative industry and is currently studying Architecture at Central Saint Martin's. Miro has recently returned from Paris where he was interning at Louis Vuitton as an Accessories Designer and he now focuses on creating his own design collective with influences from Daniel Arsham. In this episode we discuss the way in which Education can sometimes make you critique yourself, how he uses ADHD as a superpower, being aware of mental health, experience interning for Louis Vuitton in Paris, how he plans to develop a collective and studio, championing diverse creatives and new wave talent, being a Polymath, importance of archiving your work and finding original forms of inspiration.