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Now Go CreateEp 15: Experiments in AI with Craig FentonWe can’t talk about creativity without talking about AI as the technology moves apace. In this episode of Now Go Create, and the first in a series on the topic, Claire chats with Craig Fenton, former Google exec, now founder of Fenton Innovation, about how he’s getting hands-on with AI in unexpected ways.From building an AI lawyer to help a friend to creating a virtual team of agents for his own startup, Craig shares his AI learning journey. He’s publicly sharing his experimentation and talks to why prompt engineering isn’t always as straight...2025-04-2349 min
Between Two Beers PodcastCraig Fenton: NZR Commercial CEO & Ex-Google Director on the Business of Rugby & Future of Content CreationCraig Fenton is the CEO of New Zealand Rugby Commercial which means it’s his job to drive the business of the All Blacks, Black Ferns and other teams in black. But Craig is not your typical rugby administrator. He owns a record label and a film production company, he has his pilot’s license, he was a lawyer, he worked at Google for six years, he hosted his own podcast and he’s on the cutting edge of all the latest trends and developments with AI and technology. And he’s a great ch...2024-09-221h 59
Jandals in JapanInside Rugby's Business: Craig Fenton on NZ Rugby and its growing connections with JapanCraig Fenton is Chief Executive of New Zealand Rugby Commercial and joins us to discuss the connection between New Zealand Rugby and Japan. Japan has a long history of supporting New Zealand rugby in ways that are not well known and recently that relationship has seen an uptick in visibility through increased numbers of players and coaches coming to Japan as well as matches between the All Blacks and the Brave Blossoms. Listen in to hear what else is happening in connection with this relationship in the coming months! Subscribe to our list so you never miss a...2024-09-1647 min
Leadership Unplugged: Breaking Barriers for Future LeadersCraig Fenton: From rural New Zealand to Managing Director at GoogleOur first epsiode is with Craig Fenton, Managing Director for Strategy & Operations at Google. Craig walks us through his childhood growing up in rural New Zealand and his fascination with technology at the dawn of the internet in the late 90s. Leaving home to pursue an MBA at London Business School, Craig opens up about the challenges faced by young people figuring out their start in life. From how to perceive failure to the importance of creating a professional portfolio, this conversation is packed with valuable lessons and insights.
Our three main takeaways from this episode were:2023-09-0145 min
The Graduate GuideCraig Fenton, CEO @ New Zealand RugbyIn this episode, we sit down with Craig Fenton, the Managing Director of Strategy and Operations at Google. Craig's journey is an inspiring one, and he shares with us his incredible story of how he got to where he is today. After leaving university, Craig trained in law before realizing his passion lay elsewhere. He went on to earn an MBA, graduating top of his class at the London Business School. Leaving his home country of New Zealand, Craig embarked on a series of personal endeavours that included training to become a pilot and starting his own YouTube channel.2023-02-2253 min
The Standard IssueFirefighter FentonBrent Fenton (aka Firefighter Fenton) is a Fire Captain in Arizona and a social media force when it comes to shedding light on the realities — and the absurdities — in today’s fire service. “My Knee Hurts Now” and “I’m Salty And I Know It” are two of his best works.
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TIMESTAMPS
(0:00) The Mustache & The First Parody
(5:30) Fire Service Pushback
(12:00) The Best Parodies
2023-01-2753 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationImages of War: Escaping MariupolSimon Townsley is a photographer who has spent 30 years documenting conflict through his photography. He's just back from spending all of March 2022 in Ukraine, and in this series, he tells his story.
Simon's Website
https://simontownsley.com/
Simon's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/simontownsley/?hl=en
Simon's Twitter
https://twitter.com/simontownsley
Telegraph Article
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/destruction-enormous-thousands-flee-mariupol-350000-remain-hidden/ craig fenton2022-04-2405 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationImages of War: Getting There (Entering Ukraine)Simon Townsley is a photographer who has spent 30 years documenting conflict through his photography. He's just back from spending all of March 2022 in Ukraine, and in this series, he tells his story.
Simon's Website
https://simontownsley.com/
Simon's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/simontownsley/?hl=en
Simon's Twitter
https://twitter.com/simontownsley2022-04-1009 min
Leadership BITESCraig Fenton, Director of Strategy & Operations, Google, UKISend us a textCraig Fenton, is the Director of Strategy & Operations at Google, UKI. He is in essence a business person and entrepreneur, having worked in technology for 20 years. Craig is an investor, mentor and supporter of a range of businesses including several start-ups, where he finds great inspiration for his own personal and professional ventures. Making connections has always been important to Crai and he tries to meet 2-3 new people each week, often finding himself in front of inspiring people with amazing stories. Craig decided to film these meetings and s...2022-02-2752 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationBe More Pirate: In Conversation with Sam ConniffSam Conniff is the best selling author of "Be More Pirate" and the creator of "The Uncertainty Experts", an interactive, a powerful three-part interactive documentary proven to reduce fear of the unknown, reduce anxiety, increase empathy and improve decision-making and problem solving.
Dive in with us in Part 2 of a two part interview where we discuss the the importance of challenging the norms and speaking your mind.
Note: this video is not sponsored.
Uncertainty Experts
https://uncertaintyexperts.com/
Be More Pirate
https://www.bemorepirate.com/
Sam Conniff
https://www.samconniff.com/2021-11-0721 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationEmbracing Uncertainty: In Conversation with Sam ConniffSam Conniff is the best selling author of "Be More Pirate" and the creator of "The Uncertainty Experts", an interactive, a powerful three-part interactive documentary proven to reduce fear of the unknown, reduce anxiety, increase empathy and improve decision-making and problem solving.
Dive in with us in Part 1 of a two part interview where we discuss the upside of the unknown.
Note: this video is not sponsored.
Uncertainty Experts
https://uncertaintyexperts.com/
Be More Pirate
https://www.bemorepirate.com/
Sam Conniff
https://www.samconniff.com/2021-10-2426 min
Shiny New Object - a Marketing PodcastEpisode 145 / Craig Fenton / Google UK & Ireland / Director, Strategy & OperationsIn his role as Director of Strategy & Operations at Google UK & Ireland, Craig Fenton designs and manages how the company operates in these two countries. But he also has a number of "side hustles" that include social purpose driven initiatives like a record company and a film production house that put forward talented individuals from less privileged backgrounds. This work has taught him the importance of feeling what it's like to be a customer. Craig's Shiny New Object, however, is more abstract: quantum AI and how it can be used to crunch the data in marketing. 2021-09-1628 min
The Back Yourself Show with Tom FaireyHow a single email landed me a job at Google - Craig Fenton, Director, Strategy & Operations at Google and Founder Big Community RecordsThis week we speak to Craig Fenton, Director, Strategy & Operations at Google and founder of Big Community Records and Big Community Productions.2021-09-1427 min
Simon SquibbPEP TALK 12 | Craig Fenton, Strategy and Operations lead for Google's businessIn episode 12 of PEP Talk, Simon talks to Craig Fenton. Craig is a business leader and entrepreneur who has worked in the technology industry for 20 years. He leads Strategy & Operations for Google in UK and Southern Europe, is an investor in and mentor of several start ups, and founded his own record label to give young artists from lower socio economic areas their start in music. Craig has a podcast and YouTube channel called Coffee, Eggs & Inspiration where he interviews inspiring leaders about their story. Craig grew up in New Zealand and lives in London, where he and his family...2021-07-0622 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationWhat problem do you want to solve in the world? Simon Squibb, EntrepreneurSimon Squibb is the philanthropic founder of The Purposeful Project, an organisation that helps entrepreneurs for free. Having been a succesful entrepreneur himself, Simon has now set out on a mission to give back and become part of the economic restart story in the UK.
The Purposeful Project
https://purposefulproject.com/
Simon
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonsquibb/
https://simonsquibb.com/2021-07-0423 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationI drove my Tesla from London to Scotland (gone wrong)I wanted to see if I could drive all the way from London to the Northwest tip of Scotland on the Isle of Skye in my fully electric Tesla. Watch the full video for the epic fail en route.
https://youtu.be/LEkeLB7sI6w2021-06-2713 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationOlympic horse riding contender Samantha Lissington: from a borken pelvis to riding for New ZealandSamantha Lissington is a professional three day eventing horse rider and contender for New Zealand's Tokyo 2021 Olympics team. She tells the story of how she picked herself up from a severely broken pelvis and a run in with a con man and then moved to English to join the world's most competitive professional eventing circuit in the UK.2021-06-0613 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationI set off all the alarms in Stanstead airport in a manic eposide: Rosie VivaRosie Viva is a fashion model, founder, mental health campaigner, and now documentary maker. In this video, she shares her experience of being diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, some of the experience she had during her manic episodes, and what to watch out for to spot the signs of this poorly understood condition.Viva Feverhttps://www.rosieviva.com/viva-feverhttps://www.instagram.com/_vivafever_/?hl=enRosie's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-amanda-viva-van-amerongen-108b2786/Rocie's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rosieviva/?hl=enUp In The Clouds Documentary Filmhttps://www.instagram.com/upinthecloudsfilm/?hl=en2021-05-1620 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationHuman needs are not going out of fashion: Shivvy JervisIt was absolute joy to spend time with futurist and international speaker Shivvy Jervis and shoot the breeze on everything from screen time to AI to augmented reality in this rollercoaster of a fireside chat.
Shivvy Jervis
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivvyjervis2021-05-0928 min
The Form GuideThe Form Guide 013 with Craig FentonIn this episode, we are delighted to welcome Craig Fenton, Director of Strategy & Operations at Google. Craig is a business person and entrepreneur and has worked in technology for 20 years. He leads Strategy & Operations for Google in UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Craig is an investor, mentor and supporter of a range of businesses including several start-ups.In this episode we talk about wellbeing at work and how work affects our mental health.🎵 A Flock of Seagulls | Pink Floyd, Wish You Were Here2021-04-2944 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationHow to nail your Google interview: my top tipsSo you've applied for a job at Google and been invited to interview. In this video, I step through what to expect and how to nail your interview.2021-04-1108 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationHow to get a job at Google: my top tipsI get asked a lot for advice about how to get a job at Google. Here are my top 5 tips.
https://careers.google.com/2021-04-0406 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationGetting cancer at 16 inspired me to start my businessBeing diagnosed with cancer at age 16 was devasting, but gave Suhit the sense of ygency he needed to take a risk and start his business, Saulderson Media. Saulderson is a premium talent management and influencer marketing agency specialising in the eSports / gaming space. Suhit has built this business whilst recovering from cancer, which he remains in remission from, and also attending St Andrews University.
We talk about everything from the impact of his diagnosis, to gaming, social infleuncers and how to build a YouTube channel.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/suhitamin/
https://www.saulderson.com/2021-03-2718 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationWFT are NFTs? (and listen to me as I buy some live)In this track I explain what NFTs are and then buy some live!
Nifty
https://niftygateway.com/
Yellowheart
https://www.yellowheart.io/
OpenSea
https://opensea.io/
MetaMask
https://metamask.io/
Kwazi Cort: Blood on the English Carpet
https://ditto.fm/blood-on-the-english-carpet2021-03-1419 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationOde to Jackie WeaverHandforth Parish Council is now world famous after a dysfunctional meeting went viral on Twitter. This is an ode to my hero: Jackie Weaver.2021-02-2102 min
Coffee, Eggs & Inspiration2 Oscars, 2 BAFTAS and still learning: Chris Munro, Oscar / BAFTA winning film makerChris Munro dropped out of school aged 16 to go and work in the movies.
Since then, he has made over 100 movies, winning Oscars for his sound work on Black Hawk Down (2001) and Gravity (2013), and BAFTAs for Casino Royale (2006) and Gravity (2013). He's also received nominations for The Mummy, Captain Philips and United 93.
Chris has worked alongside people like Stephen Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Ron Howard, amongst many others. He also talks about his most memorable film with John Cleese.
Always innovating, Chris is continuously learning from two way mentorships, including one recently with British YouTuber Talisa Tossell, where they experimented with ASMR.
...2021-02-1427 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationTop 5 tips for building a YouTube channel: Zac Alsop, YouTuber (The Zac & Jay Show)The man, the legend, one half of The Zac & Jay Show, 800k subscribers, 58m views. Zac gives his top 5 tips on how to build a big YouTube channel!
The Zac and Jay Show
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjx6m03fZwtRBFn1Cf7kKQ
Videos Mentioned
Olympic Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0j4J706Ubw
Fake Model
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16AfXwI2WGQ&t=1s
Granny Model
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p3aAn5FOTs
Lemodade stand at Bill and Melinda Gates's House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlE2hI9N5eo
Icing with...2021-01-3130 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationPlay where passion meets market demand: Shama Hyder, CEO Zen Media & Keynote SpeakerShama Hyder is a pioneer of digital marketing, starting her company Zen Media when Twitter had just 2000 members. She has followed the explosion of social media and written books on the topic that are now used as reference texts in Universities.
Shama and I had a whirlwind conversation on everything from content marketing to influencer marketing to the future of advertising, and there are some real gems Shama cited as examples in the interview, linked below.
Not Boring
https://notboring.substack.com/
match.com ad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPq23RWpgPM
KFC Short Film
https://www.youtube.com...2021-01-1732 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationBecoming a rockstar: Edan Dover, Musician, The ScoreEdan Dover is one half of global alternative rock band The Score.
With 4.4m listeners on Spotify, 1.3m subscribers on YouTube and more than 1 billion streams / views of their music, The Score has established itself as the face of modern alternative rock.
In this interview, Edan Dover gives us a behind the scenes overview of his journey and some of the exciting new things on the horizon.
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/thescorenyc
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2q3GG88dVwuQPF4FmySr9I
Ashr Leather Jackets
https://ashr.world/2021-01-1029 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationFind your audience: Joe Binder, Founder & CEO, WOAWJoe Binder is an ex YouTuber and now runs a personal branding agency for founders and CEOs called WOAW.
Joe talks about his experience at Cambridge Uni, his path to becoming a YouTuber and what led him to start WOAW.
We also discuss the world of social media and Joe gives a master class in how to think about using social platforms for your purposes.
WOAW
https://www.woaw.co/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKEegxSq5T309TCCSwmhHw
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-binder/2021-01-0327 min
The Places We'll Go Marketing ShowLiving with Change - Craig Fenton, Director, Strategy & Operations at Google, UKI & Southern EuropeWho is Craig Fenton?
Craig is currently leading Strategy & Operations for Google in UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
He is an investor, mentor and supporter of a range of businesses including several start-ups, where he finds great inspiration for his own personal and professional ventures.
Between all of this, you’ll find him flying, riding his motorbike, spending time with his family, and being what his wife likes to call an “active relaxer”.2020-12-2146 min
Coffee, Eggs & Inspiration5 steps to stop procrastinating: Eric Twiggs, Author / Speaker / CoachEric Twiggs devoted his career to procrastination prevention after the tragic death of his college friend led him to view time differently.
In this video he gives us his top 5 tips for getting over procrastination and also talks about his "What Now?" movement - something he started in the lock down gloom of COVID.
What are you waiting for? Watch it now :)
Eric Twiggs (Books Linked Here)
http://www.ericmtwiggs.com/
What Now Movement
https://www.facebook.com/Whatnowmovement/2020-12-1421 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationFear must lose to the message: Brenden Kumarasamy, Public Speaking ExpertBrenden Kumarasamy is a public speaking expert, keynote speaker and YouTuber. He has built a reputation for practical and actionable advice for aspiring public speakers and accomplished ones looking to tune.
His YouTube channel Master Talk has a range of tips and techniques that will help you be all you can be as a communicator.
In this interview, Brenden speaks about what got him into public speaking, the experience of starting his YouTube channel and the tips he has for delivering a great public talk.
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBYFP4mZLQovr7W6Si6sueA
Master Talk Website
...2020-12-0716 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationMaya Bruney An Olympic Athlete's Approach To Resilience And EnergyMaya Bruney is a British Olympic sprinter and a graphic artist. She's navigated the uncertainty of the lead up and deferral of the Tokyo Olympics, maintaining her peak fitness and getting her career as a graphic artist off the ground, all in parallel. Join us to find out how she does it.
Maya's Insta
https://www.instagram.com/mayabruney/?hl=en2020-11-1843 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationDon't major on minor things: Patrick Diai aka Ultra, Rapper / Entrepreneur / MotivatorPatrick Diai ("Ultra") is a proud East Londoner. Starting out as a champion boxer, he has evolved into a speaker, entrepreneur, personal development coach and rapper.
His take on life is both unique and uplifting. Enjoy!
Above Boxing
https://www.aboveboxing.co.uk/
The No. 1 Face
https://www.theno1face.co.uk/
YouTube Channels
https://www.youtube.com/user/thelondontalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPiZWiPWmwqRx0UcYZL20w
Personal Website
https://www.patrickdiai.co.uk/2020-11-1622 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationHow you feel is not who you are: Polly Bateman, Author & CoachPolly Bateman is an author and Performance Coach.
She has been an entrepreneur and entered the world of counselling and coaching through the military organisation Defence Medical Welfare Service, where she helped soldiers through trauma and did her own tour of duty in Iraq.
More recently, she has written a book that uses a character called "The Grumpit" to represent emotions and give kids (and adults) a way of recognising, naming and talking about them, rather than succumbing to them.
A book of its time, Polly's story is fascinating.
The Grumpit
https://thegrumpit.com/
Polly's Social
https://www.linkedin.com...2020-10-2622 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationDon't be afraid of the unknown: Cynthia Wandia, Co-founder & CEO, KwaraCynthia Wandia is a Yale graduate who speaks 7 languages, is an official election observer for Venezuela and Cambodia and a serial entrepreneur.
Her business Kwara provides a beautiful digital banking experience for the savings and credits co-operatives in Sub Saharan Africa and South East Asia, where the formal banking system is not as common.
This community based banking system gives members an ability to save and borrow against their financial and social capital. Because SACCOS are non profits, the borrowing rates are very low.
There is $9bn of capital tied up in SACCOS in Kenya alone, and more than 50% of...2020-10-0523 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationIf you don't have a plan, the community will create one for you: Duro OyeDuro Oye is a social entrepreneur and film maker whose remearkable journey from the streets of Broadwater Farm in Tottenham to film maker, founder and change leader is as remarkable as it is inspiring.
Duro is the CEO and founder of 2020 Change, a youth empowerment organisation focused on social mobility for young people. Duro's own experience led him to the realisation that today's streetwise youth have the potential to be tomorrow's leaders, if their skills can be reidrected on a more positive path.
His 2013 acclaimed film 247365 Change documents the journey of several young men as they make the change that...2020-09-2830 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationLife's a 90 day holiday: Lee McQueen, Entrepreneur & BBC Apprentice WinnerLee McQueen is proud about his working class council-estate background, and the work ethic it has given him to succeed as an entrepreneur.
He's dedicated his life and business to the thesis that competencies and behaviours trump qualifications, and his companies support that principle.
After winning BBC's Apprentice in 2008, he build a digital signage business, and then embarked on his own path, building Raw Talent Agency and Phoenix 51.
Lee comes up with some real gems in this one and even has an epiphany in the interview about what drives him.
Phoenix 51
https://www.phoenixhcm.co.uk/partners/
Raw Talent Academy
...2020-09-2121 min
Being Human#129 Google, Eggs and Inspiration - with Craig Fenton> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/
Perhaps the phrase 'A Man of Many Hats' was created for my guest this week. A Google Exec, investor, record label boss, YouTuber, I give you Kiwi-in-London Craig Fenton.
Craig began life as a barrister, then switched to consulting before landing as Director of Strategy and Operations at Google in the UK.
We talk:
- Phone-only podcasting
- Managing multiple pursuits
- The evolving Google culture
- Discovering music talent
- The upside of Glass-holes
Enjoy!
To...2020-09-1845 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationTake risks, failure is ok: Renee Vaughan Sutherland, ArtistRenee Vaughan Sutherland is an artist, creative director and podcaster.
She's built a career from work on celluloid, video, installation and performance art. Her podcast "Greater than 11%" showcases brilliant women in the creative industry and is named after the mission to increase the number of women in the role of Creative Director to greater than 11% (and 3% for black women).
She's a creative that truly walks the talk, including her most recent pledge to raise £20k to give away in grants to creatives to commemorate the 20k downloads she's accumulated to date on her podcast.
There are some real nuggets of w...2020-09-1425 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationBreak the stereotypes & believe! Carina Lepore, Winner 2019 BBC "The Apprentice"Carine Lepore was the 2019 winner of BBC's "The Apprentice", picking up £250k to expand her family business Dough Artisan Bakehouse in partnership with Lord Alan Sugar.
Moving from retail into resurrecting a family bakery business devastated by a fire, she smashed all the stereotypes and, with her sister Rachelle, showed that self belief, courage and hard work leads to success.
She joined me from her bakery, filled the screen with raw energy and we even got a little tour!
Dough Artisan Bakehouse
https://www.doughbakehouse.co.uk/
Social
https://www.instagram.com/carinalepore_/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/carinalepore
https://w...2020-09-0721 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationTurn adversity into opportunity: Zach Cutler, CEO PropelZach Cutler is a PR and comms veteran, data enthusiast, serial entrepreneur and angel investor. He's the co-founder, CEO and Chairman of new age PR firm Propel.
Named in 2015 as one of the 100 most influential tech PR agency execs globally and one of 20 entrepreneurs shaking up New York's tech scene, Zach is moving an industry.
Propel has developed Public Relations Management (PRM) technology platform for PR professionals to manage campaigns driven by data insight.
If you ever wanted to understand the mysterious world of PR, Zach's explanation is a must watch. He also has great advice for people and companies...2020-08-3122 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationDon't Take Advice:) Jake Lazarus, Entrepreneurake Lazarus is the co-founder of Keakie, a new streaming platform that allows users to discover new music through mixes in niche genres, filling the gaps other streaming platforms have left behind.
Keakie is Jake's third startup, after starting and exiting an internet radio that became the world's largest teen radio station, and then a direct social media marketing agency.
This interview is provocative throughout. Jake's views on everything from the future of advertising to social media to music will make you stand back and think.
Jake doesn't really do social, but here is his LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com...2020-08-2439 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationGive your brand talkability: Andrew Bloch, StorytellerAndrew Bloch is an award winning PR professional, the personal spokesperson and advisor to Lord Alan Sugar.
He's the founder and Non Executive Director of Frank, one of the UK's most respected PR agencies.
His ideas surprise as much as they delight and inspire. Andrew is the epitome of creative thinking and compelling storytelling.
Andrew's Social
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbloch/
https://twitter.com/AndrewBloch
Frank
https://welcometofrank.com/
Big Community Records
https://www.bigcommunityrecords.com/
Kwazi Cort
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqEKDLUdqvEIM7W4dJhEaQ
https://www.instagram.com/kwazicort/?hl=en
PCB Partners
https://www.pcbpartners.co...2020-08-1726 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationKeep attacking: Brian Wood (MC), British War Hero, Author, EntrepreneurColour Sergeant Brian Wood is a decorated war hero, having been awarded a Military Cross for successfully leading a close quarter (hand to hand combat) battle at Danny Boy in Iraq 2004.
He's also an author, podcaster, speaker and entrepreneur. And a truly inspiring leader.
Upon his return from Iraq, he and his team were subjected to allegations of war crimes and 5 years of scrutiny in the Al-Sweady Inquiry, which resulted in total exoneration and the striking off of lead lawyer Phil Shiner on account of his conduct in pursuing the claims.
Brian ("Woody") wrote eloquently about his ordeal, and that...2020-08-1055 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationWe started by sneaking into places and filming it: Jamie Rawsthorne (YouTuber, The Zac & Jay Show)Jamie Rawsthorne, is an entrepreneur, turned YouTuber, growing the channel he co-created with University friend Zac Alsop to 700k subscribers and 50m views at the date of filming in July 2020.
In a period of months, Zac and Jay have become global influencers, entertaining millions with their antics including faking a model into London Fashion Week and blagging their way into London's most impressive mansions.
Their ideas grow more creative with each piece of content, and they always operate with respect and good humour in making it.
Jamie's views on next steps, how brands can engage with YouTubers and how he...2020-08-0331 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationGreat improv comedy is about listening and not caring what people think: Neil MullarkeyNeil Mullarkey is an award winning British comedian.
He's also an author and entrepreneur.
In this exclusive interview Neil talks about how he got into comedy, how he met Mike Myers and co-founded the Comedy Store Plays, about performing in lockdown and the lessons improvisation offers to the world of business.
Links mentioned in the interview:
Business
https://neilmullarkey.com/
https://www.succeedy.com/
Social
https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilmullarkey/
https://twitter.com/NeilMullarkey
Comedy Store Players
https://comedystoreplayers.com/
https://www.thecomedystorelive.co.uk/
Books
"Seven Steps to Improve Your People Skills"
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp...2020-07-2059 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationBe bold and go for it; if you fail, so be it: Ben Doltis, Serial EntrepreneurBen Doltis left school at 16, and after working in telesales and executive search for a few years, started his own Executive Search Business SJB Group at the age of 21.
He built this into a powerhouse in the headhunting market, ultimately selling to Manpower Group when he was 31.
After a period of angel investing, he co-founded his next business, PCB Partners. PCB provides buy and sell side services for businesses seeking to acquire off market businesses.
Ben also has advisory roles with startups and is Chair of the Business Launch Group at Prince's Trust.
Ben's story is one of determination and...2020-07-1317 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationBecoming a YouTuber: Talisa TossellTalisa Tossell is one of Britain's (and the World's) biggest YouTubers, with more than 2m subscribers and over 500m views. She also has more than 1m Instagram followers and 500k TikTok followers.
She is best know for making content about slime - how to make it and combine it. She also reviews slime made by others, is a regular on the global slime conference circuit and has dabbled in ASMR - an auditory sensory genre.
In this interview, Talisa gives us a behind the scenes view into the world of being a professional YouTuber with a global audience - how...2020-07-0628 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationStart now and ask for help: Jen Scott and Jay TavaresJen and Jay are the co-founders of Hustle & Heels, a social enterprise established to empower early stage start-ups. They focus on female founders and 98% of their members are black and minority ethnic.
An inspiring enterprise doing important work, with two leaders of the modern age.
Hustle & Heels
https://www.hhll.co.uk/
Jen Scott
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenscott13/?originalSubdomain=uk
Jay Tavares
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-tavares-073b3071/2020-06-2926 min
The Growth Strategy Podcast with Steve PughEntrepreneur and Google Director Craig Fenton - Growth Strategy RoadmapI had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Craig Fenton, Director, Strategy & Operations at Google UKI & Southern Europe; but also a Founder, Angel Investor, YouTuber, Podcaster and Author. 🤯 Within the interview we discuss business strategy, music, inspiring the next generation, quantum computing, YouTube, and the best advice he’s ever had. 🇳🇿💬
Time stamps: 0:47 – How do we know each other? 2:04 – Pivoting during his career 6:31 – Starting a YouTube channel and promoting the next generation 13:30 – The amazing power of the internet 15:11 – Is entrepreneurship a trait Google look for? 16:55 – Starting a record label, Community Records, and angel investing 21:44 – Quantum computing and what this could mean for the future...2020-06-2335 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationYou learn more from the ones you lose: Jamie Roberts, Rugby Legend and DoctorDr Jamie Roberts is a Welsh legend with 94 caps for Wales and 3 caps for the Lions. His rugby career has spanned both hemispheres and he has played in all the big stadiums in the world in the biggest tournaments.
Not just an elite sportsperson but a polymath, a medical doctor and now working on an MBA at Loughborough and Masters at Cambridge.
He's also an accomplished guitarist, having performed in both Australia and Japan with the Manic Street Preachers.
Most, recently, he opened the Principality Stadium in Cardiff as a COVID field hospital and volunteered to support the NHS through...2020-06-2233 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationUse technology mindfully and exercise your executive brain functions: Dr Michelle TempestDr Michelle Tempest is a medical doctor (Psychiatrist and Psychologist), a partner in Candesic, a strategy consulting firm, the author of "Big Brain Revolution: Artificial Intelligence - Spy or Savior", lecturer at Cambridge and investor in medical and life science companies.
Not only is her personal journey full of surprising pivots - from doctor to entrepreneur - she has a fresh take on the emerging world of Artificial Intelligence through the eyes of a medical doctor.
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-tempest-15111b4/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/DrMTempest?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Big Brain Revolution...2020-06-1527 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationNever cut what you can untie: Benjamin Hay, Co-founder & COO, Collective BenefitsBenjamin Hay has an archipelago career, starting in consulting, moving into law and now an entrepreneur.
He's a great example of agility in a personal career, pivoting to follow what interested him and taking the risks that involved.
His company Collective Benefits is an insurtech platform for the 6m self-employed gig-economy workers in the UK, offering a range of benefits from sick pay, to health support, childcare, accident cover, wellness and other perks.
Collective Benefits
https://www.collectivebenefits.com/
Benjamin's LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-hay-a422844a/2020-06-0816 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationLive outside your comfort zone and pursue your passion: Bayo AdelajaBayo Adejala is an award winning social entrepreneur: the founder and "Chief Doer" of Do It Now Now. Her mission is to champion ethnic diversity in entrepreneurship, creativity & philanthropy.
2018: Awarded one of the most influential women in social entrepreneurship in the UK (NatWest)
2019: top 100 most influential BAME Leaders (FT)
Oxford and Harvard Awards for her work
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation consultant
Bayo grew up in Nigeria and moved 19 years ago to the UK where her mission is to unleash the potential of under-represented groups.
She has a passion that is as rare as it is infectious.
Do It Now Now
...2020-06-0121 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationCreating a culture of Innovative Leadership: Lockdown Innovation DiaryThis is a livestream I did for startups around Europe as part of the Google for Startups Live Sessions series. I hope you enjoy!2020-05-2530 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationI want to spark joy and break rules: Crystal Eisinger, Magic Maker, GoogleCrystal Eisinger is the Strategy & Operations lead for Ads Marketing in Google UK.
She joined after cutting her teeth as a strategy consultant at Deloitte and various internships.
In 2019, Crystal was named one of Management Today’s 35 Women Under 35, was selected in The Drum’s 50 under 30 Outstanding Women in Creative and Digital, was awarded a Future Leaders Award by WACL, and graduated from the Marketing Academy Scholarship.
She's one of the best change makers I have worked with and has some great advice on how to do this along with how to get a job at Google.
Website
https://www.crys...2020-05-1145 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationGreat creative content is authentic: Percy Ascott, Actor, Producer, EntrepreneurRECORDED IN LONDON BEFORE COVID19 LOCKDOWN. YouTube video of the interview here: https://youtu.be/DwMnAtvSbiM
Percelle (Percy) Ascott is an actor, producer and entrepreneur.
Whilst at BRIT School he and two friends started Mandem on the Wall, a popular YouTube channel, featuring three guys sitting on the wall talking about their experiences.
He then went on to co-found Wall of Comedy, a platform for comedians to perform and grow their audiences.
While this was going on, Percy had numerous TV and film roles, including Wizards v Aliens, Innocents, Casualty and many others.
His company has helped Footasylum grow their...2020-05-0429 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationThe apps I use to make YouTube videos and podcasts: Lockdown Innovation DiaryI film, edit and publish all my content on a smartphone.
This video takes you through the apps I use for this.
VlogNow - video editing
xRecorder - screen recording
Canva - thumbnail production
MP3 Video Converter - strips audio from video for podcasts
Vlogging Equipment I Use
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ygU8zJ9hWA&t=83s
Wall of Comedy - Percy Ascott's channel I mentioned during the video
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4KeemgeqYG2Mo3ODwIRacQ
Percy Ascott
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4081752/2020-04-2708 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationHow to spark joy working from home, Marie Kondo style: Lockdown Innovation DiaryA very timely walk through of the Marie Kondo (KonMari) techniques applied to working from home from KonMari consultant Katrina Hassan.
Katrina's Website
https://sparkjoylondon.com/
Katrina's LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-hassan-404a66165/
Marie Kondo's Website
https://konmari.com/
Marie Kondo's "Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life"
https://shop.konmari.com/collections/books/products/joy-at-work-organizing-your-professional-life?utm_source=shop&utm_campaign=bookpopup2020-04-201h 02
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationWorld Exclusive: Kwazi Cort and the birth of Grock (Grime Rock)In 2019 I started a record label called Big Community Records, a social enterprise on a mission to help talented artists from lower socio economic communities get their start in music.
This is the story of the inspiration and talent of one young man from Mitcham, London: Kwazi Cort.
Single: "Please Don't Boast ft. LD (67)", out 7 May. Pre order from 20 April. Pre order link here: https://ditto.fm/please-dont-boast
Album: "Blood on the English Carpet", released Summer 2020
Ryan Taylor
https://www.youtube.com/user/Ryantaylorbmx
Everything Certi (Ryan's Merch Line)
https://everythingcerti.com/
Big Community Records
https://www.bigcommunityrecords.com/
Kwazi...2020-04-1305 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationHow and why I started a record label: Lockdown Innovation DiaryIn 2019 I started a record label called Big Community Records, a social enterprise on a mission to help talented artists from lower socio economic communities get their start in music.
This is the story of the inspiration and talent of one young man from Mitcham, London: Kwazi Cort.
Single: "Please Don't Boast ft. LD (67)", out 7 May. Pre order from 20 April.
Link here:
https://ditto.fm/please-dont-boast
Album: "Blood on the English Carpet", released Summer 2020
Big Community Records
https://www.bigcommunityrecords.com/
Kwazi Cort
https://www.kwazicort.com/
Ditto Music
https://www.dittomusic.com/
Jada Bruney
https://jadabruney.myportfolio.com/
Leroy...2020-04-1314 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationNick Heath, Live Commentary on Real Life: Lockdown Innovation DiaryNick Heath, a live rugby commentator, has pivoted his craft in the most hilarious way, doing commentaries on real life (recorded before full lockdown) and now a Saturday pub quiz. Check him out.
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/RugbyMedia
Twitter
@Nickheathsport https://twitter.com/nickheathsport?s=092020-04-0604 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationCrosstown Collective delivers a weekly Google box to your door in London: Lockdown Innovation DiaryCrosstown Collective delivers a goodie box of Cross Doughnuts, baked goods, diary and veges to your door in London.
A great example of innovation in lockdown.
Filmed in London during COVID19 lockdown.
Crosstown Collective
https://www.crosstowndoughnuts.com/2020-03-3008 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationJust do it and make mistakes: Ruben de Noronha, EntrepreneurBy the age of 15, Ruben de Noronha had taught himself.to code and developed 4 apps, at 16 he started a digital agency offering website, app and other digital services to clients.
One of his first clients was a US YouTuber and together they founded Tech Source, a tech advice channel with 2.4m subscribers and 400m+ views.
He's just started his own self titled podcast while is studying at the University of Westminster.
A great example of just getting stuck in, making the mistakes and learning from them toward mastery.
Ruben's Handles
@RubendeNoronha
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubendenoronha
Website
www.rubendenoronha...2020-03-2319 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationSocial media is about working out how humans work, not algorithms: Harry Seaton, MD FluentialHarry Seaton left school at 16 to sign a record deal, but ended up becoming one of the UK's biggest influencers with explosive growth on YouTube, Facebook and later on Twitter and Instagram.
He then co-founded Fluential, a social media influencer marketing specialist, which he leads at the age of 23.
Harry is living proof that the best qualifications to leave school with is real life experience doing the thing you love.
Fluential
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearefluential
Harry's Handles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-seaton-3b5540107
https://www.facebook.com/harryseatonofficial/
https://instagram.com/harryseaton?igshid=puw8joelsxa4
https://twitter...2020-03-1622 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationMy world fell apart when my brother died, but I got help: Fisa Canter, HR ProfessionalFisa Canter is one of the bravest people I have met. She was an A* student with everything going for her when her brother tragically died after falling in with the wrong crowd. Her life fell apart and she found herself out on the street moving from hostel to hostel. She turned a corner with the help of charity Spear, and has rebounded brilliantly, earning her qualifications in an apprenticeship and now working as a recruitment professional. She's a great example of the magic that can happen when you ask for help.Fisahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fisa-canter-047702142/?originalSubdomain=ukSpear...2020-03-0922 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationDream Catchers tells the stories of inspiring Kiwis: Hilary Timmins, TV PresenterHilary Timmins is a TV Presenter who has worked in both hemispheres, starting in New Zealand the iconic show, "It's in the Bag", and moving on to anchor the weekly Lotto draw.
She's interviewed big names like personalities personalities including Michael Crawford, Dannii Minogue, Christina Aguilera, Jewell, Vanessa May, Jimeoin, Russell Watson and Jonah Lomu.
Most recently she produced and hosted her own series, "Dreamcatchers", in which she tells the story of inspiring Kiwis around the world.
She's a great example of continuous reinvention and having the courage to "just do it".
http://www.dreamcatchers.kiwi/
https://en.wikipedia.org...2020-03-0235 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationThere's never been a better time to be a creative: Stuart Worden, Principal The BRIT SchoolStuart Worden is the Principal of the BRIT School, a free school for creative and performing arts.
Beginning his career as a theatre producer and writer, Stuart has for more than 25 years been the modest driving force behind one of the world's greatest creative talent incubators.
Alumni include Adele, Amy Winehouse, Jessie J, Cush Jumbo, Jovian Wade, Percy Ascott, Loyle Carner, Kate Nash, Black Midi, Tom Holland (aka Spiderman) and many other equally talented creatives who work behind the scenes of film, TV, digital arts and music.
Stuart has touched and propelled so many lives over the years.
He's a...2020-02-2426 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationI created a new category in boys' skincare: Stephanie Capuano, Founder & CEO, 31st State and &ThreeAfter a career in Marketing and PR and time raising her three children, Stephanie Capuano re-entered the worldforce by starting not one but two businesses in parallel.
She noticed that there was a gap in the market for skincare for teenage boys so she created a new category with her innovative 31st State range of products. At the same time, she managed to grow luxury safari company &Three, sharing her love of Africa through this experience based travel operator.
Steph's a great example of bold entrepreneurship, and the way she's studied and built a community around her teenage customer base...2020-02-1729 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationI find humour in the mundane: Ash Atalla, 5x BAFTA Winning TV Producer (The Office)Ash Atalla is an award winning TV producer and writer best known for his work on hits like The Office (with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant), The IT Crowd, Seth Sells Flats, People Just Do Nothing and many more.
He's won 5 BAFTAs, a Golden Globe and an Emmy and is one of the hottest names in the UK comedy film and TV scene. Ash also founded and is the MD of Roughcut TV, his production company.
What's less well known is his route into the business, taking him from Cairo to Bath University, into Stock Broking, and at a very...2020-02-0935 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationI started volunteering when I was 14: Lamide Odanye, Social EntrepreneurLamide Odanye aims to leave everyone she encounters inspired to believe in themselves and to strive for success. She is extremely passionate about young people and social action; these passions motivated her to co-found LIVE (a mentoring programme for Years 8-13) and become an #iwill campaign ambassador.
She continuously encourages young people to play their part at improving their community. She is a First Class Politics and Philosophy Graduate from University of Essex and was named Top 10 UK Rare Rising Star in 2019. She aspires to change the world by influencing policies and rules on Education and Young people.
LinkedIn
https://w...2020-02-0332 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationDad was a football hooligan, I wanted a different path: Ben Dyer, MD, National Enterprise ChallengeBen Dyer is a social entrepreneur from Stoke, who epitomises British entrepreneurial grit and courage. His "against all odds" story is as inspiring as it is heart warming.
Ben grew up on a tough council estate and struggled academically with Dyslexia. His first business went bankrupt, but he picked himself back up and determiniedly battled back to launch The National Enterprise Challenge in 2013 with his cousin Michael.
Backed by high profile ambassadors that have included Lord Sugar and Theo Paphitis, the challenge is now the largest secondary school enterprise challenge in the UK with over 200,000 students having taken part.
In 2017...2020-01-2727 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationI started my first business at 13: Ben Towers, Entrepreneur, TED Speaker, Youth AmbassadorDescribed by Richard Branson as "one of the UK's most exciting entrepreneurs", Ben Towers started coding websites at 11, turned this into a business at 13, growing to almost 30 employees and changing the laws relating to business banking for under 18s in the process, and exiting through a merger with Zest when he was just 19.
Aged 21 at the time this interview was recorded in 2019, Ben is a powerhouse of entrepreneurship and innovation, a strong contributor to charitable causes and a regular on the international speaking circuit, having cut his teeth in 2015 as a TED speaker.
He's got great advice for the young...2020-01-2035 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationThe closest humans to me were in space: Kiko Matthews, World Record Atlantic RowerKiko Matthews is a British adventurer. On 22 March 2018, she became the fastest female to row the Atlantic, solo and unsupported. Kiko rowed the 3284 miles departing Barbados and arriving in Europe 49 days 7 hours and 15 minutes later.
In 2009, she had a nearly fatal pituitary tumor, which resulted in Cushing's disease. She had to undergo neurosurgery to treat it.
In August 2017, she had another tumor, which occurred while she was training for the Atlantic crossing. After another neurosurgery, she returned to training and then smashed the Atlantic solo record!
She's always been motivated by challenge and adventure and in narrowly avoiding death, the...2020-01-1332 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationI started my business at 19 instead of going to University: Anton Hanley, EntrepreneurAnton Hanley started his Liverpool based business The Lead Agency at 19, and he and his team have since grown it into one of the UK's leading digital marketing businesses with a turnover of around $10m.
Anton was nominated in 2017 for the NatWest Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and The Lead Agency was one of Deloitte's Top Tech Growth Businesses in 2018.
Anton's also a fitness enthusiast and is known for embarking on challenges to raise money for charity. He sure puts me to shame in the gym!
He's a great example of a self-made British entrepreneur, leader and social Philanthropist, supporting...2020-01-0623 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationI hold 4 world records and have groomed a chicken: Gethin Jones, TV PresenterGethin Jones is a Welsh TV Presenter, radio DJ, sportsman, musician and dancer. He hit the big time as a presenter in the longest running children's TV show in the UK, Blue Peter.
He's also a highly skilled Rugby presenter, having played the game himself for many years and now a deeply knowledgeable self confessed "rugby anorak". He fronted Manchester based HITS Radio and mote recently hosted Strictly Come Dancing after show, It Takes Two, having previously been a competitor on the show.
Not just a pretty face, Gethin is Grade 8 in both violin and piano, played the violin at...2019-12-3036 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationPassing the first 30k views: End of 2019 THANK YOU!Passing the first 30k views: End of 2019 THANK YOU! by Craig Fenton2019-12-2402 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationI learned about airlines in El Salvador just after their civil war: Giovanni Donaldson, EntrepreneurBorn in Italy, grew up in NZ and made his fortune in the UK, flipping his innovative travel experience business, Side Story to Mr & Mrs Smith, Giovanni represents both entrepreneurship and adventure, cutting his teeth with Richard Branson at Virgin.
Gio is now a Partner at Founders Intelligence where he is giving back, matching start ups and corporations in pairings where magic happens.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/giodonaldson
https://foundersintelligence.co/
https://www.mrandmrssmith.com/things-to-do/experiences2019-12-2328 min
Recruiter Ricky - How To Get Hired#006 Interview with Craig Fenton, Director of Strategy and Operations at Google (UK and Ireland)The Recruiter Ricky Podcast is here to help you get hired🙌🏻I was lucky enough to interview Craig Fenton for the final episode of series one, the Director of Strategy and Operations for Google in the UK and Ireland.Craig shares his story of how he got to where he is today as well as providing some great tips on handling the hard times, making the most of every moment and preparing for an interview.I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who joined me for the first series of The...2019-12-1800 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationIs this a photo or a pencil drawing? Jordan Dawson, Hyperrealist ArtistJordan Dawson is a hyperrealist artist and designer.
Hyperrealism is a type of art that yields near photographic results with pencil.
Jordan has drawn many celebrities and also designed customised sneaker art for Nike and artwork for addidas / EA Sports.
In this interview, Jordan talks about his art, what got him into it, and for those viewing the interview on YouTube, he shows his portfolio of examples. You won't believe your eyes!
You can commission Jordan for that perfect and unique gift.
Instagram
https://instagram.com/jordan.dawson?igshid=15d5yn3kxju0y2019-12-1625 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationWelcome to my ChannelMy name's Craig Fenton, welcome to Coffee, Eggs and Inspiration. It's a weekly show that goes out over YouTube and as a podcast over all the major channels, and each week, I get to meet with an inspiring person and listen to them tell their story, then share it with all of you.
Please subscribe and enjoy!
YouTube Link
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM-V1IDDIvEBqyyVFkAplg2019-12-1401 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationMy mother didn't let me do my first acting job: Omotola Jalade EkeindeOmotola Jalade Ekeinde is Nigeria's biggest A-list Nollywood actress, a singer and a committed philanthropist.
She's also a business leader in the entertainment industry. In 2019, Omotola led the hugely successful inaugural Entertainment Fair and Festival, #TEFFEST2019, in which I had the pleasure of attending.
After a career-defining role in Mortal Inheritance, Omotola's portrayal won her "Best Actress in an English Speaking Movie" and "Best Actress Overall" at the 1997 THEMA (The Movie Awards). She was the youngest actress in Nigeria at this time to achieve this feat.
In 2012, she starred in the Nollywood blockbuster Last Flight to Abuja which beat Hollywood...2019-12-0937 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationI was scouted for modelling at a shopping mall in London: Mariah Idrissi, ModelMariah Idrissi shot to fame as the Hijab wearing model in an H&M commercial which went viral, and is now an icon of modest fashion, ambassador for modern Britain, and TEDx speaker.
She is also active in the charity space through her work with Islamic Relief UK.
Mariah represents everything great about growing up in the cultural melting pot of London and has messages that will inspire all.
https://instagram.com/mariahidrissi?igshid=ruigjjzwrbt1
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariah-idrissi-352692138
TEDx Talk
https://youtu.be/1CJThRWoXt4
https://www.islamic-relief.org.uk/2019-12-0226 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationHonouring the Queen's mission to help young people in my life's work: Nicola Brentnall MVONicola Brentnall has devoted most of her professional career helping young people all over the world on behalf of the British Royal Family through institutions like the Prince's Trust, Queens Trust and now the Queen's Commonwealth Trust.
She famously got up and danced at an event in Malawi, getting congratulated for her moves by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan.
In 2015, Nicola was awarded a Member of the Victorian Order (MVO) by the Queen for services to the Monarch.
She has an infectious passion for helping young people find their wings and change the world. In this...2019-11-2527 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationI built a goldfish life jacket and then revolutionised recruitment: Aidan Cramer, Founder StrideAidan Cramer has reinvented modern recruitment by putting the candidate first with his company Stride.
Each candidate has a video and is rewarded through a tokenised system for professional conduct.
Aidan also invented a goldfish buoyancy vest which went viral, hitting 60m views, after he uploaded it to YouTube.
Listen to the story and get tips for how to land the dream job and recruit the dream candidate from the quintessential entrepreneur.
Stride
https://www.stride.io/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidancramer2019-11-1825 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationStart working on your dreams: Efe Ezekiel, Founder Ushine IshineEfe Ezekiel was awarded the British Empire Medal by the Queen for her services to young people.
She's devoted her life to mentoring youth and has an infectious energy that I guarantee will give you a lift.
Ushine Ishine
https://www.ushineishine.com/
Personal Website
https://www.efeezekiel.com/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/efe-ezekiel-bem-50679412
#coffeeeggsandinspiration
#craigfenton2019-11-1129 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationI conquered the SAS, now I'm rowing the Pacific: Vicki Anstey, Barreworks, "Who Dares Wins" FinalistVicki Anstey shot to fame as a finalist in Channel 4's "Who Dares Wins", a gruelling test of physical and mental toughness as recruits are put through their paces in real SAS selection exercises in the Chilean Andes. She's also the founder of Barreworks, a physical training method based on the strength exercises of professional ballet dancers.
Vicki is now preparing for her next challenge: "The Great Pacific Race" where she and 3 other women will attempt to break the world record for rowing from SanFrancisco to Hawaii, a 4000 km stretch, unaided. They are taking sponsorship pledges now - link below.
...2019-11-0443 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationWhat monkeys can teach us about wellbeing: Bruce Daisley, #1 Bestselling Author / podcasterBruce Daisley is a speaker, bestselling author of "The Joy of Work" and hosts the UK's biggest business podcast, "Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat". For several years, he was also the VP of Twitter in EMEA.
Bruce is a thought leader on the topic of making work fun, and the practical tips in his book for productivity and finding balance are truly transformational. "The Joy of Work" is a must read for anyone working jn a modern organisation. His podcast is also full of inspirational and provocative interviews with leaders on the topic of making work better, well worth following and...2019-10-2853 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationWhat it takes to be an Olympian, Tokyo here I come: Maya Bruney, Athlete and DesignerMaya Bruney is a designer elite British athlete. She's currently preparing for the 2020 IAAF World Indoor Ahtletic Championship in China and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in her chosen disciplines of the 200m, 400m and 4x 400m. She's also a graphic design graduate from the BRIT School and the University of East London.
Maya grew up in Croydon and was introduced to athletics by her parents, David and Silvia, having shown early interest in "moving around quickly". Her parents remain deeply involved in her career, Silvia as her nutritionist, and David as her technical coach.
Maya became the only athlete to achieve...2019-10-2127 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationJamal Edwards MBE, Founder SBTVStarting out aged 15 with a simple video camera that his parents gave him pre smartphone era, Jamal Edwards redefined the grass roots music scene in a new digital age with his breakthrough SBTV channel on YouTube.
Through SBTV he helped break some of today's biggest artists, including Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, Rita Ora and Amelie Sandé.
In 2015 Jamal was awarded an MBE for his services to music and business.
Today, he's one of the most recognised and connected names in the music business and a pioneer of a new way of surfacing and celebrating new talent in the YouTube age, t...2019-10-1436 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationThe making of Candy Crush: Riccardo Zacconi, Co-founder & Chairman, King.com, PhilanthropistRiccardo Zacconi co-founded King.com, famous for social mobile games like Candy Crush Saga and Bubble Witch Saga.
Hear Riccardo describe the journey from consulting into the tech start up world going from near bankruptcy to public company, to one of the largest mobile gaming companies in the world and Activision Blizzard's 2016 purchase of King.com for $6bn.
Riccardo is refreshingly down to earth and now spends much of his time giving back, helping young entrepreneurs, supporting modern education initiatives and investing in biotechnology. A true gentleman entrepreneur.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/riccardo-zacconi-b393a7
https://king.com/
https://www...2019-10-0746 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationI had to learn to walk again: Gabriel Akin-Odujobi, ex British Hurdler, Dancer, Teacher, MarketerIn the mood for a heart warming story of courage and raw talent? Meet Gabriel Akin-Odujobi, the epitomy of what it means to excel.
Model, break dancer, British Hurdler, maths teacher and now digital marketer.
Gabriel approached me for career advice, and ended up giving me a masterclass so compelling I had to share it.
An uplifting and extraordinary story of determination from heartbreak and despair to the Pinnacle of more than one field, Gabriel gives us a life lesson in how to succeed.....and a little break dancing for good measure.
#gabrielakinodujobi #inspiration #coffeeeggsandinspiration #craigfenton
https://www.linkedin.com...2019-09-3028 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationKwazi CortKwazi Cort is a British Rapper from Mitcham in South London. He's grown up in a harsh and sometimes unforgiving, poor area, but with good parents and a positive mental attitude is building a new life of hope and creativity.
He's a great role model and immense talent. One of the first times I met Kwazi, he asked to borrow the sound system in my car to warm up for a rap video he was about to film. He then proceeded to pull random tracks and freestyle over the top of them.
I cannot find the words to describe how...2019-09-2430 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationTRAILER: I went to Egypt to do a tail whip on the pyramids: Ryan Taylor, YouTuber, BMXer, FounderRyan Taylor is one of the UK's biggest YouTubers, a pro BMX Rider and an entrepreneur.
He has built a huge following with unique BMX bike lifestyle content. His audience are invited to become part of his community - his "Certi Fam" - and join him in a lifestyle of healthy adventure. He's built a successful apparel brand called Certi and his own line of BMW and Wheelie bikes called Collective.
Ryan has built on his following by inviting his community to join him campaign against knife crime, with Bikes Uo, Knives Down. In 2019, he took to the streets of...2019-09-1936 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationI started my first company at 13 and sold it at 16: Brandon Relph, Entrepreneur, TEDx speakerBrandon Relph is somewhat of a child prodigy. He was the UK's youngest CEO, at age 13, flipping his first MineCraft based company before he left school, aged 17. He's now 19 and on his 5th company, is a TEDx speaker, Gen Z adviser and youth ambassador.
Speaking with him was like standing in the eye of an innovation hurricane!!!!
I'm sure you'll get you dose of Gen Z inspiration from this chat as I did.
If you are interested in investing in his latest business, you can contact Brandon on: brandon@internetready.net
His companies are as follows.
http://brandonrelph.com/
http...2019-09-1640 min
Coffee, Eggs & InspirationHow stand up comedy helped me: Tom Ollerton, CEO, Automated Creative, Shiny New Object PodcastYou may know Tom as the presenter and host of Shiny New Object Podcast. Each week he interviews someone new in the digital marketing world. Check it out if you haven't already (links below).
What you may not know is that Tom is also the Founder and CEO of an innovative creative agency that uses AI to produce multiple variations of a creative asset according to what works with individual customers.
His personal story is as fascinating as his company, taking him from studying philosophy to becoming a professional musician, to working as a pasta chef to learning how to...2019-09-0939 min