On this episode of The Connect Cast, I’m joined by someone who knows a thing or two about training, movement and the realities of getting results; my partner and coach, Anoop Selvin, AKA Coach Snoop 👀

With 12 years in the fitness industry and a serious understanding of how the body moves, Snoop and I sit down for a proper conversation about health and fitness and, more importantly, how to cut through the noise.

We talk about what actually matters when it comes to training, nutrition and long-term health, why consistency beats quick fixes, and why you don’t need to punish yourself in the gym or follow every new fitness trend you see online.

No extreme diets. No endless workouts. No magic solutions.

Just the fundamentals, realistic expectations and the things that most people actually need to focus on to make progress.

There’s a lot of noise  and a lot of bulls**t in the health and fitness industry. This episode is about cutting through it.

🎙️ The Connect Cast with Anoop Selvin (Coach Snoop)

This episode of The Connect Cast is a special one and a genuine full-circle moment.

I’m joined by Property developer James McGarr, who met my late Nonno long before I was even born. To make the story even more special, I went to one of James' day nurseries as a baby.

In this conversation, James shares the life experiences that have shaped him, from losing his father at 18 to going through a major court battle involving one of the biggest players in the banking world.

We also talk about his career in property and hospitality, including becoming the first person to own a Holiday Inn in Manchester and the huge project he is currently working on, one of the biggest of his career in the city.

A conversation about resilience, ambition, difficult situations, success and the lessons life teaches us along the way.

This one is about much more than property. It's about the people we meet, the experiences that shape us and how sometimes, life really does come full circle.

🎙️ The Connect Cast — real conversations, real stories and the lessons behind them.

In this episode of The Connect Cast, I sit down with Louis Towers, Head of Community & Events at JST Compete, an individual coach for JST, and part of the coaching team at RAD Global.

Louis shares his journey through the fitness industry, why backing yourself is often the biggest leap you can make, and how putting yourself in the right environments can open doors you never expected. We discuss making career decisions without guarantees, taking calculated risks and why chasing the path that's right for you will always move you closer to where you want to be.

We also dive into the world of fitness, exploring why Louis believes CrossFit offers more value than many traditional gym routines, how it builds not just physical fitness but confidence and community, and what makes it such a powerful training methodology.

Whether you're looking to level up your career, find the confidence to take your next step, or you're curious about the CrossFit community, this conversation is packed with honest insights and practical takeaways.

In this episode:

• Following the path that's right for you
• Why environment shapes success
• Making decisions without guarantees
• Building confidence through action
• Why CrossFit gives you more bang for your buck
• The power of community in fitness and business

What does it take to rebuild your life when you've lost everything?

In this episode, we sit down with Anton Hilton. After experiencing homelessness and sleeping rough, Anton refused to let his circumstances define his future. Today, he's the founder of Reffle, one of the UK's largest raffle platforms that builds, hosts, and manages online raffle and prize competition websites for entrepreneurs.

Anton opens up about the reality of life at rock bottom, the mindset that helped him keep moving forward and the lessons he learned while building a thriving business from the ground up. We also explore the story behind Reffle and the charity RaffleAid, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and why resilience is often the greatest asset in business.

This episode is a powerful reminder that your circumstances don't have to determine your future.

From a background in social work, psychotherapy and of course performing, Lisa Lawton is the first Belief Coder in the performance space helping so many achieve their potentials. She's performed in Les Mis, entertained hundreds of thousands as a guest entertainer on cruise liners for years but more importantly than her career, she's a woman who has had to get back up fighting time and time again when life has hit her hard. Lisa's story is a special one and it was my pleasure to have her on The Connect Cast.

Thank you Lisa 

From building a £1.5M business to starting over from scratch…
In the first relaunch episode of The Connect Cast, we sit down with Joey Luttrull, CEO and Executive Headhunter at Edgewell Group to unpack the highs, the lows, and the moments that don’t usually make it onto LinkedIn...

We get into what the world of recruitment really looks like, partner buyouts, starting over and balancing ambition with being a father of three. 

If you’re building something, rebuilding, figuring out your next move or just wanting to know more about what it's like to own a recruitment company of your own… this one's for you. 

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The first ever individual to complete the GB Ultras Double Grand Slam. 

x5 100 mile events + x8 50 mile events in one single season. 

Turning his life around, his purpose behind breaking world records & participating in long endurance events to creating a formidable mindset.. The Connect Cast is proud to introduce @niall_trainor_ultra_endurance 📈 🏆

Ever wondered how to turn your passion for music into a career as a producer? In this episode, we sit down with Joe Banks, a music producer from Warrington who shares their inspiring journey—from their first beat to their breakthrough moment. Learn about the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the advice they’d give to anyone looking to break into the music industry. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for inspiration to keep going, this episode is packed with valuable insights and real-world wisdom.

In this episode, we dive into the secrets of mastering your mindset to unlock unstoppable motivation. Discover the power of reframing negative thoughts, building daily habits that fuel your ambition, and cultivating resilience in the face of setbacks. Whether you’re striving to achieve personal goals or aiming to level up professionally, this conversation will equip you with practical tools and strategies to stay driven and focused. Tune in to learn how a winning mindset can transform your journey toward success.