What It's Like ... with Luce

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with founder of iDAL, a professional booking platform and community for models providing an alternative to traditional agencies by streamlining bookings. Her earliest ambitions to be a journalist, took this young entrepreneur from Kazakstan to London where she would meet the model behind her idea. Chatting to her friend about the struggles within the industry, they stumbled upon a solution to making things more flexible for young girls wanting to model and study at the same time. What began as a fun part time project, slowly transformed into a platform with the potential to change the way model booking operated forever. Talking me through the journey from accidentally meeting an angel investor to finding her perfect co-founder in lockdown, here’s what it’s like to be Mariya Grinina.

For more information on iDAL, visit https://www.idal.co / @idal.co

Girls Forward - https://www.girlsfounders.com / @girlsfwd

On today’s episode, I’m joined by juice therapist, founder of The Juice Works and LAB Fitness. Growing up in Spain, this week’s guest was a foodie before she even knew what the term meant. Indulging in home cooking with a real emphasis on quality ingredients, she has always lived a healthy lifestyle. Moving to Ireland to better her English and then staying to follow her passions, it was only when her mother developed a serious illness that the potential healing powers of raw juice caught her eye. Witnessing first hand the seemingly miraculous effect drinking daily concoctions had on her mother’s health, she signed up to a course and two years later her business was born. Chatting about the benefits of supplementing with juice, the realities of the health industry and her journey to where she is today, here’s what it’s like to be Laura Armada-Buch.

Follow Laura on Instagram @thejuiceworksireland

Find out more about juicing here 

Learn more about LAB Fitness here

On today’s episode, I’m speaking with lifestyle entrepreneur, founder of Bournemouth 7’s festival and podcast host. Growing up above pubs in London, this week’s guest was a born entrepreneur. From a young age he had a natural business mindset which he carried through to his adult life, resulting in him being responsible for hosting 14 festivals and 1500 events. From starting out in nightlife promotions as a final year student to setting up the world’s largest sport and music festival, this week’s guest has quite the story to tell. Sharing his insights into successful branding, taking risks and the power of keeping things simple, here’s what it’s like to be Roger Woodall.

Follow Roger on social media @dodge.woodall 

Bournemouth 7's - https://bournemouth7s.com/

The Eventful Entrepreneur podcast - listen here 

The Harry Redknapp Show - listen here 

Event Crowd - @weareeventcrowd

On today’s episode, I’m chatting with wearable journalist and co-founder of Hashtag Our Stories, a platform empowering mobile journalists to share stories of people positively changing their world. Growing up, journalism wasn’t on this week’s guest’s radar. Completing a marketing degree, he realised he could use his newfound storytelling skills in a more impactful way and decided to apply for fellowships in the media industry. Landing in South Africa, he was quickly immersed and found himself falling in love with the work. Challenging prejudice as his driving force, he carved a name for himself and began reporting on what was happening around him. Years later after having hitch-hiked from Durban to Damascus, reporting from active war zones and working for CNN, he decided he wanted to do things his own way. Championing selfie or mobile journalism as a more powerful way to relay news, Hashtag Our Stories was born and continues to disrupt the way we consume information. To share his journey, here’s what it’s like to be Yusuf Omar.

Follow Yusuf on social media @yusufomarsa and keep up to date with Hashtag Our Stories via their Instagram and Snapchat channels @hashtagourstories

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with British racing driver and test driver for The Grand Tour. Growing up with a father heavily involved in the world of motorsports, she couldn't wait until it was her turn to get going on track. Sitting in a go kart at the age of 10 it was love at first sight and nineteen years later she is still pursing her passion for driving. Two time British champion and test driving cars for Amazon’s the Grand Tour, she is currently gearing up to tackle single seaters in the W Series. Sharing challenges she’s overcome, career highlights and her secret to success, here’s what it's like to be Abbie Eaton. 

For more information on Abbie, visit her website https://www.abbieeaton.com and follow her on Instagram @abbieeaton44 

On today’s 100th episode, I’m chatting with tv host, stylist, entrepreneur and founder of Kennedy & Co Grooming. A life in the world of media wasn’t always on the cards for this week’s guest. Being fascinated by his surroundings as a child, the tv presenter and style entrepreneur had early ambitions to work as a vet. Realising this wasn’t the path meant for him, he enrolled to study business at university and discovered the media industry during his time there. Starting out as a runner on Ireland AM, he worked hard to build up an impressive list of credentials that would eventually led him to be a part of BBC’s new make-over show, You Are What You Wear. To share the behind the scenes of his journey thus far, here’s what it’s like to be Darren Kennedy.

Follow Darren on social media @darrenkennedyofficial and visit his website for more information here

Shop Kennedy & Co Grooming here

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with the founder of Duco, performance apparel made from ocean plastics and organics. As a young child, this week’s guest had a natural talent for entrepreneurship. Reminiscing on his first business venture at just seven years old, he held on to that creative spirit through out his school years and has never looked back. Going indoor rock climbing one day with his best friend, led him to stumble on his current entrepreneurial idea after realising the clothing worn for the sport could do with a bit of an upgrade. Starting with just £25, he could never have foreseen his sustainable clothing brand would now be valued at £2 million and be supplying the official kit of Great Britain’s Olympic climbing team. To share his experience, here’s what it’s like to be Kieran Miles.

Follow Kieran on social media @kieran_miles_ and keep up to date with Duco @officialduco

Shop Duco and find out more about the brand at https://ducolife.com

On today’s episode, I’m chatting with an actress who’s credentials include the likes of Grey’s Anatomy, Criminal Minds and most recently, BBC’s The Syndicate. As soon as she could talk, this week’s guest loved to perform. Taking acting more seriously as she grew up, she sought out representation and began auditioning alongside her high school studies. Appearing in small commercials and TV bits whilst living in Florida, it was a move to LA after graduation that changed everything for the British-American actress. From booking her first gig in Hollywood to working during COVID-19, she chats to me about the journey, her hopes for the future, the less glamorous side of one of the world’s most notorious industries and the challenges she’s faced along the way. Here’s what it’s like to be Liberty Hobbs.

Follow Liberty @thelibertyhobbs and read more about her work here

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with co-owner and CEO of Unibra, a Belgian family-owned company operating in the real estate and drinks industries. Having grown up in the Congo, this week’s guest has always had ties with Africa but he hadn’t imagined, after moving back to Europe following the death of his father at age 12, he’d ever end up working back there. Dipping his toes in entrepreneurship after graduating from university, it was his mother’s suggestion he enter the family business and re-establish the company on the African drinks market, having previously owned a number of breweries. Taking up the offer he set to work and years later finds himself CEO of a successful retailer in the space alongside managing the real estate end of things as well. Sharing his secrets to entering foreign markets, balancing two different industries and overcoming challenges, here’s what it’s like to be Thibault Relecom.

Find out more about Thibault and Unibra here 

On today’s episode, I'm chatting with a creative strategist and co-founder of Block Party and Bare Knuckle. Growing up in a small town in the Netherlands, this week’s guest has always been a creative. Honing his skills on photoshop, he first dipped his toes into entrepreneurship by making promotional posters for his friends’ parties at school. Since then, he has gained experience in multiple industries including music and the world of sport. Chatting to me about the value of personal branding, the importance of being adaptable and how he’s navigated his life so far, here’s what it’s like to be Funs Jacobs.

Follow Funs on social media @funs.gg and visit his website to view his work here