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The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#170 Daniel Costa Gil - Against all odds: A tale of loss, love, and ResilienceIn this profoundly moving episode of The Unconventionalists podcast, Mark Leruste sits down with Daniel Costa Gil, a man whose life story embodies the very essence of human resilience and hope.
Born as the youngest of four brothers in South Africa, our guest this week is the sole survivor of a family that faced an unimaginable cascade of tragedies.
From the heart-wrenching loss of his parents and siblings to facing life's harshest challenges alone, his journey is a testament to the indomitable human spirit.
In an intimate conversation, Daniel shares for the first time the harrowing details of his...
2024-01-151h 51The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#168 Did Glow in the Dark win a Business Book Award...?Last night Mark Leruste attended the official Business Book Awards 2023 Gala Dinner in London, as his book Glow in the Dark was Shortlisted for a Business Book Award under the “Business Self-Development Book” category.
Hundreds of authors had submitted their non-fiction business books to be considered for the competition but in the end, only a hundred authors were shortlisted for a chance to win gold.
From panic renting a last-minute tuxedo to forgetting his potential acceptance speech at home, in this is special episode Mark breaks down the 24hrs around the event...
2023-05-1727 minThe Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#166 Glow In The Dark: The book that broke the internet with Mark LerusteIn this week's special episode of The Unconventionalsits podcast, Mark Leruste dives into the entire journey behind how his new book, "Glow in the Dark: How Sharing Your Personal Story Can Transform Your Business and Change Your Life" (Hachette UK) launched as a Top 10 Bestseller on Amazon in three different categories.
As you will learn, it was the best of launches and it was the worst of launches...
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2023-02-0225 minThe Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#165 Why you have a story inside of you waiting to be told (Glow in the Dark official book launch)It's book launch day! 📕 🎉 🚀 To celebrate this huge milestone, in this week's special episode of The Unconventionalsits podcast, Mark Leruste dives into the entire journey behind how his new book, "Glow in the Dark: How Sharing Your Personal Story Can Transform Your Business and Change Your Life" (Hachette UK) came to be, from doubt to book deal, and why he can't wait for you to get your hands on a copy.
Despite only having three weeks to promote his book, Mark is swinging for the fences and will attempt to hit a best-sellers list today thanks to your supp...
2022-12-0858 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#164 How to Be More Human with Tony Riddle“We can’t all live in nature, but that doesn’t mean we can’t live naturally.” - Tony Riddle
In this week's episode of The Unconventionalists podcast, Mark Leruste sits down with Tony Riddle, aka The Natural Lifestylist. Tony is a natural lifestyle coach, father, husband, author and record-breaking barefoot endurance athlete whose brand-new debut book Be More Human is out today.
As a third time guest on The Unconventionalists podcast, Tony always brings a wealth of knowledge, is never afraid to challenge the status quo, is a brilliant storyteller and as a result has fast be...
2022-05-2650 minThe Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#163 From homeless to award-winning CEO: the inspiring true story of JeVon McCormickIn this week's episode of The Unconventionalists podcast, Mark Leruste sits down with JeVon McCormick to talk about his incredible but true story of going from being abused, neglected and homeless as a child to becoming the award-winning CEO of a multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine.
As always I can’t wait to hear what you got out of today’s conversation, so please get in touch and let me know!
Be true, be brave, be kind and let it rip.
Mark...
2022-05-1659 minThe Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#161 What the hell is 'Impostor Syndrome' anyway? with Dr Valerie YoungIn this week's episode of The Unconventionalists podcast, Mark Leruste sits down with Dr Valerie Young, the co-founder of The Impostor Syndrome Institute and best-selling author of "The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women" to find out what impostor syndrome really is, how to know if you have it (or not) and what to do about it to stop playing small.
It’s a powerful conversation that we hope will be as much of a game changer to you as it was for us.
It turns out that 84% of us experience impostor feelings, so ignore this ep...
2022-03-201h 00The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#160 How to live an intentional life (+ book update!) with Mark LerusteIn this week's special episode of The Unconventionalists podcast, Mark leruste breaks down the process of writing his book and shares why pursuing a path of meaning starts by creating a more intentional life plan.
IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN
What Mark’s been up to over the last four months
The long journey to getting a traditional publishing book deal
Why writing your Eulogy isn’t as gloomy as it sounds
And what to expect in the upcoming special limited series of The Unconventionalists
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2022-03-1017 minThe Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#158 How to reach one million views with a TEDx talkOn the 22nd April 2017, Mark Leruste stepped on the stage at the TEDxCardiff sold out event to deliver his talk, "What they don't tell you about entrepreneurship." Today Mark's talk has hit one million views, but the road to get there was filled with ups and downs, trials and tribulations.
This special episode of The Unconventionalists podcast is the definitive account of how Mark went from being down and depressed in 2009 with a dream to one day inspire others, to delivering the most watched TEDxCardiff talk of all time.
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2021-06-2249 minThe Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste(special Announcement) Introducing 'In Between Seasons'In today’s special episode of The Unconventionalists podcast, host Mark Leruste shares an exciting announcement of a new limited season of the show being launched entitled “In Between Seasons”.
Mark will be sitting down with inspiring guests from around the world to tackle some of the biggest challenges and questions entrepreneurs and business leaders are facing in today's new world, to put themselves and their message out there.
From the fear of exposure, to the need of being seen, get ready for an exciting line up of world-class guests.
Mark also shares a perso...
2020-10-1620 minThe Unconventionalists with Mark LerusteBonus Episode: State of the Union 2020 with Mark LerusteThis special bonus episode of The Unconventionalists podcast was recorded a month ago, just before the Coronavirus outbreak in the UK. I hesitated to release it since the world has changed so much since then. But then again, I realised that this episode was a celebration of all that you helped me achieve in 2019-2020. That's right, in this special bonus episode I share with you the the ups and downs of what has turned out to be quite the year thanks to your incredible help and support. Thank you, Mark x
2020-04-0953 minThe Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#140 How refugees can change the world if you give them a chance with Leticia GaldónWhat’s it like to have the lives of refugees in your hands aged just 20? Mark Leruste interviews Leti Galdón Co-Founder of social startup PAZ about how her early experience finding lost refugees convinced her that empathy is the key to bringing refugees and business together to solve new problems.
Shownotes:
www.theunconventionalists.com/episode/140
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2020-01-1947 minThe Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#139 Three questions to bring meaning to your life with David BakerThese three questions may change your life. Mark Leruste interviews The Unconventionalists podcast veteran David Baker about why vulnerability, emotional intelligence, honesty and community are key tools for the future of work and life.
Shownotes:
www.theunconventionalists.com/episode/139
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2020-01-121h 18The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#138 How ordinary people can achieve the extraordinary with Rachel ForbesWould you run 100 miles across a frozen Mongolian lake? Mark Leruste sits down with army veteran, speaker and mother Rachel Forbes to unpick the guilt and joy of #FindingTime to do something that matters to you. If making more time for yourself and the things you want to do are on your priority hit list for 2020, then you're going to love this week's episode of The Unconventionalists!
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www.theunconventionalists.com/episode/138
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2020-01-0553 minThe Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#137 Why so many of us don’t achieve our goals and how to change that with Daniel FolkAlways making resolutions that never stick? Want to make 2020 truly remarkable? Here’s how. Mark Leruste interviews Daniel Folk about why it’s so hard to achieve your goals, how coaching can transform your life and why accountability is so important PLUS: a challenge…
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www.theunconventionalists.com/episode/137
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2019-12-2947 minThe Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#136 Why we need to debunk the hustle myth with Louise NicolsonOn average 90% of startups will fail. Louise Nicolson wants you to be just as outraged as she is that those odds are so poor. Mark Leruste interviews the author of The Entrepreneurial Myth about why we should stop glorifying failure, why it’s so damaging for startups and what we should do instead.
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www.theunconventionalists.com/episode/136
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2019-12-2256 minThe Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#135 The life-changing magic of telling your story with Gian PowerMark Leruste interviews founder of TLC Lions Gian Power about how the murder of his father inspired his mission to bring more emotion to the workplace through storytelling. Gian explains how meditation and podcasting changed his life, and how they can change yours.
Shownotes:
www.theunconventionalists.com/episode/135
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2019-12-1553 minThe Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#134 Beating the loneliness epidemic with Jo CarnegieLoneliness is a modern epidemic, so why are we so scared to talk about it? Mark Leruste invites writer Jo Carnegie to lift the lid on an issue that affects so many of us, in an honest conversation packed with tips to reboot meaningful connection in all our lives at home, work and with those we love.
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www.theunconventionalists.com/episode/134
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2019-12-0856 minThe Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#133 James Wilks: turning injury into opportunity - the inspiring story of The Game Changers documentaryWithin a week of its release, The Game Changers became the best selling documentary of all time on iTunes and is now trending on Netflix. Producer James Wilks started filming in 2011 after a double knee injury forced him to put his elite training schedule on hold. So began a trail of surprising discoveries that led to James questioning everything he’d ever been told about protein. Mark Leruste talks with James about how a Bruce Lee mindset helped get the film made. If your mindset needs a boost then you’re going to love this week’s episode of The Un...
2019-12-0154 minThe Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#131 How to turn your brand into a movement with Josh BoldingIn this brand-new episode of season 14 of The Unconventionalists podcast, Mark Leruste sits down with Josh Bolding, Co-Founder of Vivo Life to talk about the importance of having a powerful vision to turn your brand into a movement.
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Josh Bolding is the Co-Founder of Vivo Life, the disruptive natural, ethical, whole-food and organic supplement company, whose mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of one million people around the world.
As you'll hear in today's powerful episode, the revolutionary plant-based company started with two friends in a kitchen blending in their...
2019-11-191h 19
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#127 How to come home to who you truly are with Danielle LaPorteIn this week's episode of The Unconventionalists, Mark Leruste sits down with Danielle LaPorte, an invited member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 who is the bestselling author of The Desire Map, a book that has been translated into 9 languages, evolved into a yearly day planner and journal system, a Top 10 iTunes app, and an international workshop programme with over 500 licensed facilitators in 15+ countries.
Named one of the “Top 100 Websites for Women” by Forbes, millions of visitors go to DanielleLaPorte.com monthly for her daily #Truthbombs and what’s been called “the best place online for kickass spirituality.” Entrepreneur magazine cal...
2019-08-281h 05The Unconventionalists with Mark LerusteSpecial Announcement!It's been a while since I jumped in the studio behind the mic and shared with you what's been going on behind the scenes here at The Unconventionalists HQ. So ladies and gentlemen, time for you to put your headphones on, kick off your shoes and let me share with you all the exciting changes and launches taking place that you won't want to miss.
Spoiler alert, it includes a new website and a short documentary on your favourite podcast host!
That would be me...right?
I can't wait to hear what you th...
2019-08-0614 minThe Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#122 Lessons learned from hosting The Unconventionalists podcast for four years with Mark LerusteFour years ago to the day the very first episode of The Unconventionalists® podcast went live on iTunes. What started as a passion project on the side of my full time job quickly became something much, much bigger.
To date, 110 thought leaders, entrepreneurs, disrupters and innovators have come on the show to share their inspiring stories and the lessons learned from both their failures and successes.
From recording interviews over Skype on my couch to broadcasting a web TV show from our pop-up studio in Camden, The Unconventionalists®'s mission has always remained constant: to br...
2019-07-1325 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#94 Special announcementIn today's episode I share with you some big news regarding future guests on the show (I can't wait!) as well as let you in on some of the exciting live events we've been cooking up for you.
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100th Episode LIVE event: https://theunconventionalists.com/episode/100
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2018-05-2818 minThe Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#93 Find Your Quest, Live Your PurposeIn today's episode I share with you my favourite daily habits to help you cut out the noise, find your purpose and unleash your quest.
Let me know what you thought of today's episode over on Instagram (@markleruste).
Mark
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2018-04-3027 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#92 How to land (and nail) a TEDx talkUnless you've been hiding in a cave for the past decade, chances are you've seen at least one TED or TEDx talk.
And if like me, you've been inspired and moved by them, then you might have a dream one day to land a TEDx or TED talk yourself.
But what does it really take to set foot on one of the world's most prestigious stage? And how can you tell if you have a TEDx or TED worthy idea?
Well, a year ago to the day I gave my first TEDx talk...
2018-04-2137 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#91 Be Here NowHere's a scary fact. The average millennial will check their phones 153 times a day. And yet studies have found a correlation between the time we spend on our screens with the increase chances of us suffering from depression, anxiety and experiencing mental health issues.
So why are we so glued to our phones. Like, ALL THE TIME?!
Turns out, each ping or notification we get on social media, WhatsApp, text messages, emails, etc releases a chemical called dopamine. Which makes us feel good. The same way alcohol, gambling, smoking and sex does.
The...
2018-02-2220 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#90 Don't Give UpWho ever said chasing your dreams was easy, was probably drunk. I mean, don't get me wrong, as much as the Universe is there to help you achieve what you want, it's also going to make sure you REALLY want it by throwing a few ball curves along the way.
And yes, it can sometimes totally suck.
But is it time then to throw in the towel? To give up?
Hell no!
In today's episode I share with you why I want you to keep going. Why I want you to...
2018-01-0817 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#88 How to write emails that can't be ignored with Jon BuchanWhen Jon Buchan's leads for his digital marketing agency dried up, he did what anyone would do: He got drunk and wrote the most absurd email ever and sent it to the world's most senior brand executives.
And to his biggest surprise, it worked!
He got the most amazingly complimentary responses from some of the world's largest corporations.
As a result, he met with RedBull, Pepsi, Symantec, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco and countless other global brands, exciting start-ups, and hard working SMEs and generated £1million revenue from his cold emails.
Today Jon is t...
2017-10-1738 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#87 A very special announcementIn today's episode I share with you the biggest announcement I've made to date. In short, what I'm about to share with you not only took my breath away, it also brought me to tears. Can you guess what it was?
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2017-10-1312 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#86 How to cope with the journey of starting a businessEver got caught up in business-window-shopping mode, browsing the glossy websites and carefully curated social media streams of your peers and finding yourself thinking: “Woah, everyone else has got their sh!t together. Am I the only one struggling here?” If so, you'll be happy to know you're not alone.
That's right, it's time to get real about the ups and downs, fears and insecurities we often encounter on the roller coaster entrepreneurial path.
In his sold out live talk at General Assembly, Mark Leruste, founder & host of The Unconventionalists, talks about the most common bloc...
2017-09-2315 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#85 How to grow your business with Noah KaganAccording to Bloomberg, 8 out 10 entrepreneurs who start a business fail within the first 18 months. Which sounds pretty scary right? So what's the secret recipe to starting and growing a business and surviving your first five years? Enter the startup whisperer, Noah Kagan. That's right, in today's episode I have the privilege to share with you my conversation with Noah Kagan, the founder of AppSumo and SumoMe, who's been one of my virtual mentors over the last few years. I came across Noah a few years back via his friend Tim Ferriss and was blown away by his "stop playing...
2017-09-0254 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#84 What's your definition of impact?In this live talk from Google Campus x General Assembly, Mark Leruste, founder & host of The Unconventionalists and creator of The Impact Accelerator, explores the importance of asking yourself, "What does having an impact mean to you?". Based on his TEDx talk (https://www.markleruste.com/tedx/), Mark dives deeper into the reason why so many people are driven to start their own business. Get on all the action by subscribing on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-unconventionalists-with-mark-leruste/id1029651449?mt=2 SHOW NOTES www.theunconventionalists.com/episode/84 GET IN TOUCH Website: www.theunconventionalists.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/m...
2017-08-1522 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#83 From cursed to blessed with Johnny BANG ReillyWhen it comes down to reinventing yourself and overcoming adversity, few men come close to today's guest, Johnny B.A.N.G. Reilly. But after a rough start to life and spending years abusing his mind and body, Johnny purified his diet and mineralised his brain. The result? A man in his prime at 53 years of age who chose to pursue love over destruction. You could say that Johnny is part of a special club: “the go forward type” and he's been many things over the last decade: a survivor, dancer, fighter, choreographer, word collector, movie maker, fashion designer, voic...
2017-08-1338 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#82 How to keep going with James EderIn 2005, two weeks before graduating, James Eder launched Student Beans a discounts and deals website for students, making him one of Britain's youngest entrepreneurs at age 22. His brother Michael joined him and together they grew Student Beans quickly to 1 million unique visitors a month. In short, James had "crushed it". But 12 years later, James decided to walk away from the day-to-day operations of Student Beans to focus instead on launching his new startup, Causr. A location based app connecting professionals on the go. In short, James is on a mission to manufacture serendipity. So when Richard Branson wrote about...
2017-08-061h 18
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#80 Why we need to talk about the state of fitness with Leanne SpencerLeanne Spencer is a fitness entrepreneur, Amazon best selling author and TEDx speaker who's incredible journey is a reminder to us all that it's never too late to change your life around. After an excessive career in corporate sales working in the City, in 2012, Leanne was finally treated for alcoholism. Since then, she's been on a one way ticket to changing her life and impact thousands of others in the process, and she hasn't looked back. In our raw and super honest conversation, Leanne talks about overcoming addiction, taking your life in your hands and coming home to who...
2017-07-191h 09
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#79 OMG we're two today! (SPECIAL BIRTHDAY EDITION)Here's a special episode celebrating the last 730 days of podcasting pretty much every single week... In this episode I share with you the ups, the downs, and what I've learned along the way speaking to some of the most inspiring and incredible people in the world. And none of this would be possible if it wasn't for you, Unconventionalists Tribe. For showing up each week and for sharing this podcast with your friends and loved ones. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! Mark Get on all the action by subscribing on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb...
2017-07-1323 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#78 How to become an elite public speaker with Alex MerryApparently, a quarter of us are more concerned about the idea of speaking in front of an audience than dying… That's a little extreme if you ask me, but the truth is, so many people ARE terrified of the idea of speaking in public. So how does someone go from hating public speaking to becoming one of London’s most sought-after speaker coach? In today’s episode I sit down with Alex Merry, speaker coach and founder of TEDxClapham who also happens to have been one of the key people who helped me prepare for my TEDx talk at TEDxCa...
2017-07-0540 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#77 Why your definition of success mattersWhat does being successful mean to you? Is it having millions in the bank? Is it living in an epic mansion? Is it being at the top of a multinational? Or maybe driving fancy cars?... If you're a regular on the show, chances are it's probably neither of the above. But if it's none of the above, then what is it? In today's episode I dive into what I've come to realise about the definition of success after spending the last year running my own company. Spoiler alert, it has nothing to do with your balance statement! Have a...
2017-06-2715 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#76 How to speak your truth with the founders of Somebody InsideImagine being in charge of a team of 10,000 people and working for one of the world's largest media & telecommunication companies. And one day you wake up and realise there's more to life than working for a huge corporate. So you start all over again and decide to start a business with one of your best friends to change the way woman see themselves. Welcome to the inspiring story of how Danielle Macleod and Nic Conway, came together to launch Somebody Inside, a truly revolutionary way for woman to connect online and learn how to speak their truth. If you...
2017-06-201h 01
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#75 How to turn your pain into your purpose with Dan KeeleyBack in the summer of 2010, Dan Keeley suffered a full blown manic episode in Italy that made him believe he was ‘the chosen one’. Soon after, he was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Now he’s running 1250 miles from Rome to Home to share his story, raise awareness of bipolar and mental health issues and keep men alive by talking. In today’s episode, Dan shares his inspiring journey with us, from that pivotal manic episode in Italy, to his three year recovery journey and how as Dan puts it, he’s been able to turn his pain into his purpose. I...
2017-06-1855 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#74 How baking can change the world with GBBO contestant Tom GillifordUnless you've lived in a cave for the past few years, you're probably familiar with Britain's most popular TV baking show, the Great British Bake Off, aka GBBO. Where amateur bakers come together to compete for the sweetest title of all. But if you thought that a Great British Bake Off competitor only cares about cakes and bread, you’d be wrong. In this episode I talk to Tom Gilliford from the 2016 season of GBBO who went to win two Star Baker awards on consecutive weeks. In this episode Tom and I talk about the highs and lows of To...
2017-06-071h 08
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#73 How to be happy at work with Samantha ClarkeAccording to Forbes magazine, work is more often a source of frustration than one of fulfillment for nearly 90% of the world’s workers. That sounds pretty awful if you ask me. So does that mean we're all doomed to be miserable at work? Thankfully, far from it. Enter Samantha Clarke, a happiness consultant who's worked with an impressive list of clients including American Express, The Guardian, Innocent, Harrods, PizzaHut and MediaCom. In today's episode she shares her top tips on how to create a happiness culture at work on a budget, why bean bags and pizza Fridays are great bu...
2017-06-0134 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#72 How to overcome adversity with Seb BrosterIn 2013 Seb Broster was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer. As a result of a combination of chemotherapy and steroids, he suddenly ballooned to 135kgs and lost all his hair. That's when we first met in London. The thing that struck me most about Seb back then was how positive he was and just how funny he was. "A black sense of humour is what got me through this whole journey. You've got to laugh no matter what." Our penchant for growing moustaches for the Movember Foundation brought us together and fast forward to today, not only d...
2017-05-3149 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#71 How to re-invent yourself with Ravinol ChambersIt can feel a little daunting to imagine yourself stuck in the same job for the rest of your life. Especially if it's all you've done. One of the questions I get asked a lot is, "is it too late to change?". And the answer is NO. Meet Ravinol Chambers, founder of Be Inspired Films who's literally re-invented himself over, and over again. From being a broker to a monk to getting his MBA and setting up one of the first B-Corp certified companies in the UK. This is truly inspiring story of why it's never to late to...
2017-05-2849 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#70 Why startups fail with Denis DuvauchelleOver the last decade, Denis Duvauchelle has launched more businesses than anyone I know. Including Twoodo, the productivity app for teams that was successfully accepted in one of Europe's most sought after startup accelerators and raised two rounds of funding. But then along came Slack. And Denis had to face one of the toughest experiences any entrepreneur and CEO must one day face: failure. In today's episode Denis opens up about the ups and downs of his decade long entrepreneurial journey and shares why he believes 99% of startups fail and what you can do to be part of the 1...
2017-05-231h 08
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#69 What it really takes to become a TEDx SpeakerWhat's one of your crazy dreams? Mine was to give a TEDx talk. And three weeks ago, that dream came true. But it wasn't an easy ride. I can still remember saying my big crazy dream out loud for the first time. It was seven years ago, back in 2010, when half way through a coaching session with my life coach at the time, Roya Ferdows, I started visualising and imagining myself speaking on stage, in front of a roaring crowd. I had my eyes closed and started describing how it felt. But more importantly, what the impact of my...
2017-05-1046 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#68 How work can be a force for good with David BakerDavid Baker returns on The Unconventionalists podcast for a second time to share with us how work can be used as a force for good. A true fan favourite, David's previous episode (#57), "What you need to know about the future of work" (https://www.theunconventionalists.com/episode/57) is one of the most downloaded episodes of all time. David's worked for 12 years for the Financial Times, was the launch managing editor of Wired magazine in the UK and is a regular presenter on BBC Radio 4. He's also a faculty member at The School of Life and regularly travels to Brazil...
2017-04-291h 21
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#67 How to live life your way with Nerea CarryonNerea Carryon is the founder and CEO of The Happy World Company and in today's episode Nerea shares her amazing story of how she went from being stuck working in finance to becoming a full time entrepreneur making people smile for a living. If you enjoyed today's episode make sure to share it with your friends! Mark Subscribe now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unconventionalists-mark-leruste/id1029651449?mt=2 SHOW NOTES http://www.theunconventionalists.com/episode/66 GET IN TOUCH Website: www.theunconventionalists.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/markleruste Twitter: www.twitter.com/markleruste YouTube: www.youtube.com/markleruste
2017-04-1958 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#66 How to start a side hustle with Chris GuillebeauWouldn't it be nice if you could supplement your monthly income with a side hustle? Problem is, how do you start? And how do you decide what it should be? Enter Chris Guillebeau, New York Times Best Selling Author of four books, host of the daily podcast #SideHustleSchool, the man behind the annual festival in Portland, "World Domination Summit" and who by the age of 35 had visited every single country around the world (that's right all 193 of them!). His daily podcast: “Side Hustle School” teaches you everything you need to know to get started today. But what you might not...
2017-04-0455 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#65 Startup Confessions #2Do you ever feel like a loser? Like you're the only one struggling and everyone else seems to have all their sh*t together? I sure know I do sometimes. In today's episode I share with you why I believe it's time for us to stop buying into this bull stupid idea that becoming an entrepreneur is the ultimate gateway to happiness. It's not. In fact, it really sucks sometimes. It's by far one of the hardest things I've even done. So why are we constantly bombarded with messages saying how amazing and wonderful it is to be your...
2017-03-2923 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#64 How to overcome emotional eating with Fadela HilaliToday's guest believes that "when we feel good, we do good." And she's got a point! I certainly know what it feels like to grab comfort food when I feel like crap. And then feel even worse off for it... It's a vicious circle right? So how do you get out of the habit of reaching out for food instead of dealing with your emotions? Especially when you're an entrepreneur and you're under a lot of stress? Meet Fadela Hilali, the author of "Stuffed: how to feel so good about yourself you won't have room for cake" and the...
2017-03-2256 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#63 How to be more spiritual than your friends with JP SearsToday's guest is the one and only JP Sears! The man behind the fictional-but-hilarious character Ultra Spiritual, who encourages healing and growth through his humorous and entertainingly informative videos (100millions views on YouTube) and now counts Tony Robbins, Tim Ferris and Lewis Howes as his mentors and peers. I loved sitting down with JP to talk about the importance of always being unapologetically you (no matter how scary that can feel), the magic that comes when you forget about your audience and create the content you’d love to consume. And how we can all get better at being un...
2017-03-0958 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#62 How to be more vulnerable online with Jens LennartssonIf you're tired of seeing everyone's life filtered on social media and you've had enough of being sold 6-step processes to achieving your dreams, you're going to love today's guest. In 2013 Jens Lennartsson went viral online when he created 400 “GI Jens” action figurines of himself to send out as promotional materials to potential clients. It propelled his career to a whole new level. He traveled the world, worked with amazing clients built a strong online following and then, burnout... What started off as a passion for photography became a calling for storytelling and although today Jens isn't quite sure what...
2017-03-031h 07
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#61 Why you won't pursue your passion with Larry SmithWhat do these statements all have in common? “Well great careers are really and truly for most people a matter of luck.” “People who pursue their passions are geniuses.” “I would do this but I’m not weird.” “Nice, normal people don’t have passion” They’re all real (and absurd) excuses people give for not doing what they need to do to have a great career. These excuses were exposed by self-confessed career obsessed, Larry Smith - a professor of economics at the University of Waterloo in Canada in his serious(ly) funny 2011 TEDx talk in 2011. And it seems he hit the mark...
2017-02-211h 02
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#60 How to become the highest paid Life Coach with Michael SerwaI get it, building a coaching business is hard work. Sooner or later you realise that it’s going to take a lot more than just passion to be successful. And when you start asking around, you quickly realise that not a lot of people are actually making any money from it. In fact, according to the International Coach Federation, half of the professional coaches make less than $25,000 a year. Meaning it really is tough to live off just doing one-to-one coaching. To be honest, I don’t know anyone who’s making a killing at being a life coach...
2017-02-161h 24
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#59 Why you are capable of greatness with Ben SmithOn the 1st September 2015, Ben Smith began one of the most challenging experiences of his life: to run 401 marathons in 401 days all around the UK. Not only did he manage to run the equivalent distance between London and Sydney, he also managed to raise £300,000 for two charities tackling bullying. Here is Ben's incredible true story. Subscribe now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unconventionalists-mark-leruste/id1029651449?mt=2 SHOW NOTES http://www.theunconventionalists.com/episode/59 GET IN TOUCH Website: www.theunconventionalists.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/markleruste Twitter: www.twitter.com/markleruste YouTube: www.youtube.com/markleruste
2017-02-081h 07
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#58: Startup Confessions #1It's time to crack open the curtains to give you a full access pass to behind the scenes of what it's really like to build The Unconventionalists. Let me know if you want to hear more #StartupConfessions in the coming episodes. Subscribe now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unconventionalists-mark-leruste/id1029651449?mt=2 SHOW NOTES GA: https://generalassemb.ly/education/the-podcast-revolution-a-panel-discussion/london/33556 GET IN TOUCH Website: www.theunconventionalists.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/markleruste Twitter: www.twitter.com/markleruste YouTube: www.youtube.com/markleruste
2017-02-0513 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#57 What you need to know about the future of work with David BakerShould our work even bring us meaning? Are we asking too much from our employers? What impact will Artificial Intelligence have on our jobs? If these are some of the questions you've been asking yourself, you're going to LOVE today's guest. Meet David Baker, who was the launch managing editor of Wired magazine in the UK, is a regular presenter on BBC Radio 4 and the World Service and teaches at The School of Life in London and São Paulo. From gentrification, the soul of theme parks, going offline for 21 days to how the digital world is having a s...
2017-01-301h 09
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#56 How to become depression-proof with Lauren RoerickBehind the glamorous social media posts hides an uncomfortable truth that many of us experience but are afraid to speak out loud: depression. In fact, according to a University of California study, 1 in 3 entrepreneur’s experiences depression. And yet talking about dealing with mental health issues is still considered as a big fat taboo. Up until now. Today's guest is Lauren Roerick, a holistic health and depression recovery coach who launched The Undepression Project to help people overcome depression and stay depression-proof. Subscribe now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unconventionalists-mark-leruste/id1029651449?mt=2 SHOW NOTES http://www.th...
2017-01-2042 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#55 The Origin Story (Episode 1)Let's rewind the clock back to January 26th, 2004, when everything began... Today's episode kicks off a special mini series covering the origin story of The Unconventionalists podcast. We begin by diving deep into the trenches of forgotten archives. From the very first interview, ever, to the most pivotal moments that defined the interviewing style of Mark Leruste. Subscribe now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unconventionalists-mark-leruste/id1029651449?mt=2 GET IN TOUCH Website: www.theunconventionalists.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/markleruste Twitter: www.twitter.com/markleruste YouTube: www.youtube.com/markleruste
2017-01-1647 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#54 Listen to this before making your 2017 resolutions"New year, new you." The problem with that sentence is that we've heard it a thousand times before and we've all said it every year for the past decade. And yet, still fall short on our New Year's Resolutions come February 1st. So why is that? In today's episode I share with you my favourite five tips on what you can do right now to make sure you come up with your best resolutions yet. As always, if you enjoy the show, please share it with your loved ones and make sure to subscribe and leave a review on...
2017-01-0321 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#53 How to make 2017 your best year yetFrom boxing legends to intergalactic princesses, 2016 basically wiped out half our favourite icons. With the after taste of Brexit and Trump still itching our throats, it's hard to look back at 2016 with a smile. Yet I'm here to say that 2016 has been a great year and I believe 2017 is going to be an ever better one. Don't believe me? Listen to today's episode and find out why I'm right. Listen, rate and share! Subscribe now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unconventionalists-mark-leruste/id1029651449?mt=2 GET IN TOUCH Website: www.theunconventionalists.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/markleruste Twitter...
2016-12-3021 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#52 How to become a productivity ninja with Graham AllcottIf "drink less, eat healthier and move more" are topping your New Year's Resolution, may I suggest adding "become a productivity Ninja?" Today's guest is Graham Allcott, author of the global best-seller, "How to be a Productivity Ninja" and founder of Think Productive. One of the world's leading providers of personal productivity training and consultancy. His recently launched podcast "Beyond Busy" explores the issues of productivity, work/life balance and how people define happiness in their lives. We dived into the nitty gritty tips and tricks to turn your email mayhem into a zen garden and why time management...
2016-12-2049 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#51 How to master body language with Gina BarnettGina Barnett is the speaker coach for the MainStage TED Conference and is the author of "Play The Part: Master Body Signals to Connect and Communicate for Business Success." If you've ever wondered why some speakers come across more powerfully than others, or why TED talks are so special, Gina breaks it down for you by using simple language that we can all get behind. As a public speaker myself, I know how self-conscious I can get with how I look on stage. From how I hold my arms to how my feet are positioned or how much am...
2016-12-1358 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#50 How to change the world with Milly TooveyFor far too long, social media has perpetuated unrealistic, narcissistic, and negative content. But things are about to change. Meet Milly Toovey, CEO and co-founder of Boomcast, the world's first social media platform 100% dedicated to inspiring positive change. Together with her team they're on a mission to crack the code of "how can we leverage the power of social media to foster social transformation?". In today's interview Milly shares her journey of launching Boomcast and how an app that started off on the wrong foot is on its way to truly changing the way we interact with social media...
2016-12-0919 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#49 How to use the power of performance with Cathy SalitCathy Salit is a performer and co-founder of Performance of a Lifetime, who at 13 years old, dropped out of eighth grade and started an alternative school in an abandoned storefront in New York City... Needless to say that Cathy isn't your typical leader. Today Cathy specialises in blending theatre, improvisation, and the new science of performative psychology and her new book, Performance Breakthrough: A Radical Approach to Success at Work is on sale everywhere books are sold. In today's episode we dive into her story to explore how her unconventional path has shaped her career to date. Get ready to...
2016-12-021h 06
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#48 A champion's take on masculinity with Greg WoottonGreg "The Prodigy" Wootton, is the UK number one ranked super lightweight Muay Thai fighter, WMC MAD World Champion and has won 31 of his 35 fights. While training to become a champion, Greg received a first-class honour degree in Sport and Exercise Science after having studied psychology in college. In the words of Vice Sport: "Wootton is not your average London lad.” But today's biggest fight for Greg isn't in the ring. But rather outside of it. For he is taking on an epic challenge: debunking masculinity. That's right, the extraordinary gift Greg Wootton brings to this episode is his ab...
2016-11-251h 17
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#47 How to launch a startup with Jonny MillerUnless you've been hiding in a cave for the past few years, the world has gone Startup crazy. In fact, successful entrepreneurs are idealised like rockstars. To the point where everyone thinks they should become an entrepreneur. But what does it actually take to start a business? And is everyone capable of becoming an entrepreneur? Today's guest is Jonny Miller, co-founder of Maptia and a Techstars graduate (the odds of getting accepted on this startup accelerator programme are harder than the odds of getting into Harvard and Yale combined!) who also happens to lead the Startup Tribe at Escape...
2016-11-1552 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#46 It's going to be OK, AmericaIf today feels like a bit of a nightmare and you're finding yourself to be nursing a heavy political hangover, you're in good company. You see, I went to bed last night at 1am thinking Hilary Clinton had it in the bag - as Florida seemed to be swaying her side - only to wake up at 7am to find Donald Trump confirmed to be the next President of the United States of America. I couldn't believe it. I felt powerless. How could this be? How could the USA elect a man who's values are so far removed from...
2016-11-0913 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#45 Why Your Story Matters With Philip McKernanPhilip McKernan has worked with the Canadian Olympic Team, The Pentagon, wrote four books and has shared the stage with the likes of the Dalai Lama and Richard Branson. But things haven't always been that rosy for Philip. In our intimate interview (also available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/markleruste), Philip opens up about his story and journey to share the stage with people he used to look up to, and how one wedding speech changed his whole life around. "THIS IS THE MOST EMOTIONAL I'VE EVER BEEN ON A PODCAST." - PHILIP MCKERNAN Brian Rose, the Founder and...
2016-11-071h 02
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#44 How to stand up for what you believe in with Tomas SvitorkaTomas Svitorka is a London-based Life Coach who believes that most people aren’t clear about who they really are and what they actually stand for, and who also believes that most of us care way too much about what other people think of us. Why? Because up until recently he was the same. What I find interesting about his journey is that up until his early twenties Tomas lived in a small village with a population of barely 800 people, among the hills in a corner of the Czech Republic. He came to the UK in 2005 with his big dr...
2016-10-3155 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#43 The Power of Storytelling (Live Talk)Storytelling is still to this day one of the most powerful tools you can learn to master. Be it to convey an idea, product or service it's the fastest way to connect to your audience's heart. And I firmly believe that not only are we all born natural storytellers, we can also learn to become better storytellers. If you're running your own business or you're trying to sell a concept, project or idea then you're going to want to listen to today's very special episode. Call it timing, the Universe at play, or whatever you want, but you know...
2016-10-2731 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#42 The power of authenticity with Olivier LarvorWhat if your realised that you had been lying to yourself your entire life? That the problem wasn't the job, your family or where you lived, but rather how you related to yourself and how you treated others? Well, it just so happens that when Olivier Larvor went off to Brazil to experience Ayahuasca for the first time, he was faced with the hard reality of what was really at the root of his pain: himself. In this refreshingly honest episode, Olivier shares with us why so many people are afraid to be real, with themselves and with others...
2016-10-211h 15
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#41 Why most diets fail with Bridget HuntBridget Hunt is a former dancer turned nutritionist, author of the Six Pack Chick, and Director of an ice cream and chocolate company. She loves fitness, hates sitting still, and has been described as the female version of Tim Ferris. Although in my opinion, it's Time Ferris who's the male version of Bridget Hunt! One thing you can be sure of is that Bridget is NEVER boring. As a fellow self-experimental human guinea-pig, Bridget not only brings a refreshing and genuine conversation to the table, but is also constantly challenging the fitness industry with its bold claims and diet...
2016-10-101h 29
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#40 How to live more naturally with Tony RiddleWhat if I told you, you could feel better today than you did ten years ago? Would you believe me? Turns out today's guest is turning 41 this year and feels better than in his twenties. Why? Simple. He's spent the last decade searching for the answer to a question many of us are battling with on a daily basis: how do I stop feeling so crappy about myself? Tony Riddle is the founder of Natural Lifestyle Coaching and has been featured across a wide range of national and international press including PSYCHOLOGIES and RED magazine. His honest and grounded...
2016-10-041h 27
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#39 Why passion projects matter with Anton ChernikovAnton Chernikov is the founder of The Exponentials, who recently had a near-death experience, and is one of the most interesting minds I've come across. He doesn't believe in contracts or political promises and has a knack for turning passion projects into impactful community events that bring people together to change the world. From taking on the Greek economic situation to solving the migration crisis, Anton believes that community is what will eventually bring us closer to the solution. As always, I'd love to hear from you! Get in touch via Twitter (@markleruste) or Facebook (facebook.com/markleruste) and...
2016-09-2757 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#38 How to follow your calling with Corrina Gordon-BarnesImagine you had a successful business, doing good, and doing well. You've built a big online and offline community of people who love and support your work, because in return, you love and support their journey too. You've been paid for over 1,350 coaching hours, you've worked with over 200 coaching clients, you've written over 150 blogs, videos, webinars, you've been invited to speak at amazing conferences and you're probably making a six figure income. Now this didn't happen over night. No. You've spent the last ten years of your life dedicated to growing this business. And suddenly, one day, you decide...
2016-09-2057 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#37 How to embrace the unknownFour months ago I quit my job to focus 100% of my time on developing The Unconventionalists as a business. I had a 25year mortgage hanging over my head and had no idea how I would pay my bills or make it work. But somehow, I knew deep down that I would somehow figure it out. In today's episode I share with you my thoughts on what it takes to embrace the unknown and instead, trust the process. As always, I'd love to hear from you and what you got out of this episode. Send me a Tweet (www.twitter...
2016-09-0631 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#36 How to live life as an adventure with Rina AtienzaIt's happened to all of us. We have this big crazy idea, be it start a business, change career or, move to another country, say 10,000kms away... But before you know it, everyone is telling you it's a stupid idea, that it won't work, and that you're better off settling for what you know, rather than adventuring off into the abyss of the unknown. Enter stage left Rina Atienza. Rina attended the very first Tribe of The Unconventionalists Retreat back in 2015, and set off with a clear Quest: to start writing again and launch her blog: Evilschemes Ltd. But...
2016-09-0442 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#35 How to turn your pain into your purpose with Edward PikeA few months into his graduate programme to become a hotel manager, Edward Pike decided to quit and instead, get his Personal Training certificate. But something life changing happened to Edward three days before moving from Manchester to London... Now we've all come across some life defining moments. And what I appreciate so much about Edward's story is that he didn't sit back and wait for someone to come and save the day. No, Edward went out of his own way and started his own foundation to help other men, who like him, felt lost after being diagnosed with...
2016-08-3052 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#34 How food can heal with Denisa RățuleaWhen it comes down to food, we humans LOVE to eat. Problem is, we tend to love eating the wrong kind of stuff. Right? Yet we all know that food can have a drastic impact on your health, wellbeing and happiness. Hippocrates famously once said “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” That's why I'm very excited to share with you today's episode with Denisa Rățulea. Denisa is a Raw Food Chef, Health Coach, founder of Second Nature and author of the Bloom cook book. In today's episode we talk about Denisa's journey to finding health...
2016-08-2847 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#33 What coaches don't want to hear with Angus FletcherWhen someone asks you "What do you do?", what do you say? If like me you dread the question like you dread filling out tax returns, you'll want to listen to today's episode with Angus Fletcher who shares with us his wealth of wisdom when it comes down to actually talking about what you do and getting clients. Angus is a Certified Coach (CPCC), Certified NLP Master Practitioner, Certified NLP Trainer and Certified Team and Relationship Coach (ORSCC)who constantly comes up with new ideas to launch (e.g. The Sunday Record www.thesundayrecord.com). He's also had a...
2016-08-2345 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#32 The truth about overnight successIf like me you're tired of being sold an empty dream of making a six figure income in a record breaking time or you're fed up with the gazillion quick-money-making schemes out there, you're going to love today's episode. Biz Stone, Twitter's co-founder once said, “Timing, perseverance, and ten years of trying will eventually make you look like an overnight success”, while Rich Roll, author of Finding Ultra spoke about, "Why You Should Stop Lifehacking and Invest in the Journey". And I couldn't agree with them both more. That's why in today's episode the gloves are coming off and I ta...
2016-08-2016 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#31: How to know if your business idea is goodWhat if I told you, you could take your business idea and test it out right now? That you don't need money, time or technical know-how to see if it's a good idea or not? Too good to be true? Well, listen to today's episode where I share with you how I just validated an idea without spending a single penny. You see, when it comes down to entrepreneurial, creative, buzzing, change-the-world kinda people, ideas usually isn't the thing missing in the equation. In fact, having too many ideas can sometimes feel like a bit of a burden. How...
2016-08-0522 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#29: How to turn your pain into your power with Duda JadrijevicDuda Jadrijevic went from being homeless to building a six figure business in just two years. In our exclusive interview we talked about: • Why saying no defines who you are • How to be happy with yourself • How to turn grief into action • How having a coach can catapult you to the next level • How being direct can be for the purposw of being kind • And how Duda became an accidental Buddhist To subscribe to the show click here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unconventionalists-mark-leruste/id1029651449?mt=2 SHOW NOTES Website: www.kickassmuse.com Tad Hargrave's article: http://marketingforhippies.com/why-charging...
2016-07-1851 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#28 How to turn an idea into a charity with Richard BennettOne day in 2011, Richard Bennett (a former school teacher) decided to drive through Africa to coach rugby. Five years later, Bhubesi Pride Foundation (www.rugbyinafrica.org) operates in nine countries across Africa and are empowering communities through the power of rugby. "Bhubesi Pride Foundation assembles teams of committed volunteers to carry out annual rugby coaching expeditions, using the sport as a tool for education and development in Africa." What I love about today's interview is that it's a beautiful reminded that all journeys start with one single step. In fact, Richard dealt with the same fears around uncertainties as...
2016-07-1241 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#27 How to stop caring what others think of you with Sarah KnightImagine what it would be like if you didn't care about what other people thought of you? Imagine if you could simply show up wearing whatever you wanted, spoke your mind freely without worrying if you'd upset someone in the process and not care about failing? Well, it just so happens that I caught up with Sarah Knight, international best selling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving A F*ck who spent 15 years in the publishing business before quitting her job to work with authors and has since become the Queen of truth bombs. To subscribe to...
2016-05-3042 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#26 How to stop being the best kept secretI've been a closet entrepreneur since 2009. Juggling a full time job with a side business is the only thing I've known for the last six years. From launching Mister-Tailor, an online tailoring suit company for men, to running my own coaching business or starting a drink startup. It's safe to say that I've spent many nights, early morning and weekends working on "my little secret". In hopes that it would become my full time gig. And here's the thing, there are hundreds of thousands if not millions of part-time entrepreneurs around the world who operate underneath the radar. And...
2016-05-2615 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#24 How to live a more meaningful life with The MinimalistsWhen Joshua Fields Millburn's mum died and his marriage ended, all at the same time, it was time for him to reassess his priorities. It's when he found three boxes of his stuff that his mum had kept underneath her bed, he realised that memories weren't in things, but rather in people. After having climbed the corporate ladder all his life and buying everything he could get his hands on, he decided to get rid of all the stuff he owned that wasn't serving him, in hopes to get to what was. Meanwhile, his best friend Ryan Nicodemus, who...
2016-04-2647 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#22 How to take responsibility for your health with Brett SandersBetween the gazillion diet fads and all the mix-marketing-messaging about what you should or shouldn't eat, it's easy to give up on taking any sort of action on your health. And in today's world it's oh so easy to sit behind our laptop all day long and go from our desk to bed and repeat. That's why I caught up with Brett Sanders, former personal trainer turned entrepreneur, lifestyle coach and co-founder of The Natural Deodorant Co who also happens to teach Lifestyle Mastery classes. In our interview we talked about how to keep going even when it gets...
2016-04-1249 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#21 How to build a champion's mindset with Sabina Skala and Alex MontagnaniI caught up with strength & conditioning coach Sabina Skala along with British MMA fighter Alex Montagnani. Whether you're trying to launch a business, become the undisputed champion of the world or get in peak condition, there's going to be a few set backs along the way. The way you handle them will determine how far you'll really get go. In today's interview we talked about the importance of building your resiliency muscle, how to overcome adversity. We also explored the question around "Are champions built or made?" and what it takes to become a champion at whatever you set...
2016-04-0550 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#20 How to build your hustle muscle with Sarah ShawI caught up with former Hollywood blockbuster movie costume designer turned serial entrepreneur, business consultant and virtual CEO Sarah Shaw. In our interview we talked about: • How sibling rivalry can set you up for entrepreneurship • What Sarah learned from working in the movie business for 20+ years • Why asking for business is the key to growing your business • Why not everybody wants you to be successful • Why you should never take no for an answer • How turning into a stalker is totally part of running your own business • How Sarah got her products in the hands of Jennifer Anniston, Oprah, Cameron Diaz...
2016-03-301h 05
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#19 How to run your own retreat with Mark LerusteOne of the most common questions I get from my peers is how did I manage to launch my first retreat THE UNCONVENTIONAL RETREAT back in 2014/2015 and actually make a profit. As most first timers either fail to sell enough tickets or end up paying out of their own pockets, "just to get their name out there". The funny thing is, I sold out all 10 places without even having a venue booked or an outline figured out! All I had was a crazy dream and a rough idea of what I wanted to achieve and who I wanted to...
2016-03-2234 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#18 Why running can change the world with Nick KershawI caught up with former financial planner turned Founder of Impact Marathon Series, Nick Kershaw. In our interview we talked about: • How to keep going even when the wheels come off • Why Nick isn’t interested in hearing your motivations • How to set up your own foundation • What it was like to create a running event from scratch • Why equity is not about money • How to overcome epic set backs • Why taking a break from your laptop can produce massive clarity To subscribe to the show click here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unconventionalists-mark-leruste/id1029651449?mt=2 SHOW NOTES www.theunconvent...
2016-03-1549 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#17 How to lead from the heart with Sam HouseI caught up with former family therapist turned executive leadership coach Sam House.
In today’s interview we talked about:
• What’s the fundamental difference between therapy and life coaching
• How to overcome the starving artist syndrome as a coach
• Why playing small is dangerous
• How to recognize when you’re failing as a leader
• What makes a powerful leader
• Why masculinity is synonymous with vulnerability
• Why you matter
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2016-03-0848 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#16 How to live life aggressively with Mike MahlerI caught up with Mike Mahler, former business development director turned strength trainer, author, podcaster, natural supplement creator and hormone optimization researcher.
In today's interview we talked about:
• What Mike’s learned from creating more than 150 podcast episodes
• What UFC fighter Matt Brown taught him about training
• How to have fun doing what you love
• How to live life aggressively
• Why people fail to achieve their goals
• What self-help gurus won’t tell you
• What business and fitness have in common
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2016-03-011h 23
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#15 How to find your niche with Tad HargraveI caught up with Tad Hargrave, founder of Marketing For Hippies who's become an expert at helping people answer the question: "What is my niche?". In today's interview we talked about: • How to market yourself and feel good about it • The three key things to nail your target market • How to come up with a niche that feels great • Why charging what you’re worth is bull shit • What happens when you stare at death in the eyes • Why Marketing CAN feel good • How to heal through marketing To subscribe to the show click here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/uncon...
2016-02-2346 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#14 How to fund your passion projects with Leon McCarronI caught up with Leon McCarron, a Northern Irish adventurer, film-maker and author who specialises in long distance, human-powered expeditions. In our interview we talked about • How to make a living from your laptop • How to start your first adventure • How to crowd fund your passion project • The Middle East you haven’t been told about • And how to make award winning documentaries To subscribe to the show click here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unconventionalists-mark-leruste/id1029651449?mt=2
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2016-02-1650 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#13 How to take action even when you don't feel like it with Mark LerusteThis is a special episode where Mark Leruste shares what he's learned about procrastination and finally taking action, even when you really don't feel like it.
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2016-02-0913 min