Welcome to this episode of The Modernists. A podcast dedicated to empowering your modern individual.

In this episode, we are joined by Omar Oualily, founder of Sahara Drinks, a brand redefining Mahia, Morocco’s iconic spirit. Sahara Drinks represents a unique fusion of Moroccan heritage and Scottish craftsmanship, bringing the essence of Morocco to a global audience in every bottle.

Omar’s journey began with a mission to reclaim the heritage of Mahia - steeped in centuries of culture - while modernising its narrative. After over three years of research and development, Sahara was born: a premium Mahia crafted with figs, apricots, almonds, honey, and a touch of aniseed, all sourced organically and distilled using sustainable practices.

In this episode, Omar shares the story behind Sahara Drinks. We dive into the brand’s dedication to sustainability, its innovative approach to preserving tradition, and the remarkable way it has married two worlds - Moroccan flavours and Scottish expertise.

Join us as Omar takes us through his journey of creating Sahara, the challenges of redefining a traditional spirit, and his vision for a sustainable future where culture and craftsmanship unite.

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Sahara Drinks Website

Welcome to this episode of The Modernists. A podcast dedicated to empowering your modern individual. In this episode, we welcome, and meet Antonia Brown. Antonia is the Founder of Tomorrow's Tribe, an innovative platform that's redefining sustainable fashion by uniting style-conscious consumers with forward-thinking, environmentally responsible brands.

Antonia launched Tomorrow's Tribe to simplify conscious consumerism in fashion. After completing her master's in Sustainability, she identified a need for a curated space connecting shoppers with sustainable brands.

Prior to this, Antonia worked in financial services, balancing her career with developing Tomorrow's Tribe. The platform partners with brands sharing her vision of transparency, community, and innovation.

Today, Tomorrow's Tribe carefully selects partners based on sustainability criteria, ensuring each purchase positively impacts the environment. Antonia's mission: make every wardrobe choice a step towards a better future, without compromising on style.

Join us as we explore Antonia's journey from finance to sustainable fashion, and her vision for the future of responsible style.

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Tomorrow's Tribe

Welcome to this episode of The Modernists. A podcast dedicated to empowering your modern individual. In this episode, we

Henry puts his faith into practice as co-founder and partner at Sovereign's Capital, a venture capital and private equity firm that invests in faith-driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the U.S. He previously co-founded and led Bandwidth and Republic Wireless, growing them from $0 to over $600 million in revenue. Beyond his business ventures, Henry is active in ministry boards and community organisations. He attends Venture Christian Church and serves as an elder in the Presbyterian Church of America. Married with three sons, Henry lives in Los Gatos, California and continues to advocate for bringing faith and business together.

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Faith Driven Entrepreneur

Welcome to this episode of The Modernists. A podcast dedicated to empowering your modern individual. In this episode, we

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Laz Partners

Welcome to this episode of The Modernists. A podcast dedicated to empowering your modern individual. In this episode, we welcome, and meet Louise Webster. Louise Webster is a seasoned communications professional and Founder with a passion for empowering parents.  In 2003 she established Rare Communications, a leading agency specialising in the kids and family sectors, as well as licensing and start-up businesses. She grew it into a five-person strong agency representing some of the most well-known brands in the industry, and later sold it to Mischief PR.

Louise Webster has made a name for herself as an advocate for the talents and skills of parents. In March 2012, she founded Beyondtheschoolrun.com, a Global platform designed to help parents unlock their potential for the benefit of both their own well-being and that of society. Under Louise's leadership, Beyondtheschoolrun has grown into a thriving community of parents, attracting media attention and recognition from influential sources. The enterprise has received two invitations to No.10 Downing Street and was listed as one of the "Top 58 British Tech Startups for 2014" by UK Business Insider.

In 2014, Louise was named "Britain's Top Real Role Model.” Her efforts have helped raise awareness of the importance of supporting parents in their professional pursuits while also fulfilling their responsibilities at home. Her expertise and insights have also led to her being referred to as "a true change maker" by Global Invest Her. In addition to her work with Beyondtheschoolrun, Louise is the Author of the book "A New Way for Mothers," which was published in the USA. Louise most recently integrated her work into one group Wearebeyond.global.

Louise's Business: https://www.wearebeyond.global

Louise's Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louwebster/

Welcome to this episode of The Modernists. A podcast dedicated to empowering your modern individual. In this episode, we welcome, and meet Liliana Parodi-Huml. Born amidst Peru's political turmoil, Liliana’s life embodies resilience. Fleeing at age 15 due to her mother's human rights work unveiling government atrocities, she rebuilt their life as refugees in Sweden. Now in New York with her family, her story underscores that success is shaped by personal journey, not external norms. Advocating against comparison-driven self-doubt, she emphasizes internal control over external circumstances. Liliana’s decision to forgo dance for business due to societal pressure now fuels her message: intertwine passions creatively. Her narrative champions individuality, urging others to define triumph authentically and embrace life's challenges as transformative opportunities.

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Welcome to this episode of The Modernists. A podcast dedicated to empowering your modern individual. In this episode, we welcome, and meet Stephen Parkins. Stephen Parkins boasts nearly 20 years of dedicated expertise in steering businesses through VUCA forces (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) for optimal growth. A corporate innovation leader, his paramount focus lies in cultivating vibrant innovation cultures and devising robust growth strategies for global corporations. Stephen's journey unfolds across diverse sectors. From 2003 to 2014, he thrived in financial and energy markets, excelling as a derivatives trader. Transitioning to entrepreneurship, he founded and led two start-ups from 2014 to 2018, showcasing his innovation prowess.

  Since 2018, Stephen has spearheaded corporate innovation, guiding multinational corporations to adapt and excel. Having lived and worked across multiple European countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, his global perspective is enriched by multilingualism.

  With an enduring legacy of propelling innovation and growth, Stephen Parkins remains at the forefront of shaping businesses across industries and borders.

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Stephen’s Website

Welcome to this episode of The Modernist. A podcast dedicated to empowering your modern individual. In this episode, we welcome, and meet Eileen Willett. Born in Vancouver to Japanese parents, Eileen trained in fashion between Paris and San Francisco before settling in London to work at Nicole Farhi, where she helped grow the menswear brand. 

  She launched the multi-award-winning brand, Cucumber Clothing with her Co-founder Nancy Zeffman in 2017, making ‘luxurious clothing for everyday’, using ultra-soft technical fabrics. She was shortlisted for the 2020 Asian Woman of Achievement Awards. Eileen is Founder of the East Asian Girl Gang, a regular speaker on female entrepreneurship, slow fashion and diversity, particularly through an East Asian lens, in the workplace. She co-hosted i:Entrepreneur’s Wednesday Live, a series of interviews with diverse entrepreneurs and is an Allbright and FRA mentor.

Show Links:

Cucumber Clothing

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  Welcome to this episode of The Modernists. A podcast dedicated to empowering your modern individual. In this episode, we welcome, and meet David Semmens. David Semmens, is Chief Investment Officer at Cadro and an External Investment Committee Member at Wealthify, where he was previously CIO. He holds additional investment committee/ advisory roles and is a lecturer at Heriot-Watt University.

We discuss with David his career path from Cambridge University to the world of investment which took him around various European cities, and ultimately to Edinburgh where he decided to settle. We speak about various topical issues from inflation, ESG, and the housing crisis.

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Book Recommendations from the show:

The Psychology of Money

The Rebus Books

Welcome to this episode of The Modernists. A podcast dedicated to empowering your modern individual through sharing the stories of inspiring founders and people of our community. In this episode, we welcome and meet Elodie Levasseur, who is a Neuroscience and Wellbeing Coach, speaker and podcast host. 

In this episode, we discuss with Elodie her journey in terms of reinventing her career from leading a marketing team to now founding her own business called, The Shine Bright Academy. We talk about all things relating to career, leadership, and mindfulness. 

Books recommendation: 

The Infinite Game - Simon Sinek

Kyle Cease's book:  I Hope I Screw This Up 

Connect with Elodie:

[email protected] 

https://www.theshinebrightacademy.com/

https://www.instagram.com/elodie_neuro_coach/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elodielevasseur/