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The Small Business SessionsMarnie Swindells: Behind the scenes of The Apprentice with the 2023 winnerThe Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a seventh exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert business tips! The podcast is powered by the business.connected online training programme and our partners Vodafone Business, Constant Contact, JP Morgan and Dropbox.Joining freelance journalist Dan Martin for episode two is Marnie Swindells, founder of Bronx Boxing Club, who won BBC TV's The Apprentice in 2023. Marnie started boxing at the age of 17 and dreamed of opening her own club. She did just that in February 2023 when she l...2024-10-0223 min
Ringside Toe2Toe Boxing PodcastWardley v Clarke 2 is ON✌️ "Fabio is in for a shock next time!"😤 | Stevenson v Cordina next?🤔In this week's episode of Toe2Toe Andy Clarke is joined Gary Logan and Frazer Clarke who confirms his eagerly rematch with Fabio Wardley is now agreed.We also welcome 2023 Apprentice winner Marnie Swindells who relives her boxing journey and how she secured investment from Sir Alan Sugar to open a successful gym in Camberwell. Plus the steps she is taking to accelerate the number of women taking up the sport.And as usual we wrap up all the latest boxing news including reports that Shakur Stevenson could face Cardiff's Joe Cordina next!2024-08-201h 05
The Starting Line with Rich LeighCould we end homelessness? Charity boss says it's a 'political choice' not toHomelessness is up 14% this last year alone, with more than 300,000 homeless people according to latest figures.
But, can we really end homelessness?
This charity boss believes so, and says it's a political choice not to.
P3 is a charity than improves the lives and communities of tens of thousands of people a year, by delivering services to support people facing social exclusion.
Recently awarded an OBE, CEO Mark Simms joins us to talk about his career dedicated to helping people going through tough times. Mark's family was made homeless when he was a teenager, and we talk about how...2024-07-292h 19
The Starting Line with Rich LeighDana White said to me: 'You don't know what you've just done' - Mark Weir interview== Subscribe for new episodes, released every Monday ==
This week's guest is a true pioneer of mixed martial arts.
Mark 'the Wizard' Weir etched his name into the history books with the fastest ever knockout on his UFC debut, the first time the promotion came to the UK in 2002.
That night, UFC boss Dana white told Mark: ‘Years from now you remember this, you remember what you've done today. You just don't know what you've done yet'.
Born and raised in Gloucester, England in 1967, Mark was a double taekwondo world champion by just 20 years old, becoming the youngest fighter to ev...2024-07-222h 44
What the Health?!Episode 23- Dr Zainab Laftah, Marnie Swindells & Jess EvansChatting to guest host Claira Hermet this week was Dr Zainab Laftah, consultant dermatologist to debunk some myths about sun safety. The Apprentice winner Marnie Swindells discussed her love for boxing, setting up Bronx and whether she thinks Lord Sugar would make a good boxer. Also on the show was Jess Evans, founder of Bored of Dating Apps who spoke about why dating app fatigue is real and the future of dating. 2024-07-161h 00
The Starting Line with Rich LeighRobin Ince - on Ricky Gervais, his upbringing, ADHD, working with Professor Brian Cox and more== Subscribe for new episodes, released every Monday ==
This week's guest is comedian, poet, performer and one half of BBC Radio 4's The Infinite Monkey Cage, Robin Ince.
We talked about everything from his love of books, comedy and science through to his time on tour with Ricky Gervais, working with Professor Brian Cox, his upbringing, family and neurodivergence.
A fun, sprawling conversation, just hours before Robin spoke at Cheltenham Science Festival.
Patreon: Support the show by becoming a patron...2024-07-152h 02
The Starting Line with Rich LeighAlex Bourne - on starring in 'the most hateable TV show ever made'== Subscribe for new episodes, released every Monday ==
This week's guest is super prime estate agent Alex Bourne (joined on and off by his lovely dog, Noodles).
- Oh, and forgive the pesky gremlins and the weird intro glitch, thank you, please -
Alex had a starring role in Netflix's Buying London, giving viewers a glimpse at the houses and the property market of the super rich.
The Guardian gave it 0 stars out of 5, and said it was 'probably the most hateable TV show ever made'.
Despite the critical reception, the show was in the...2024-07-081h 25
The Starting Line with Rich LeighCould there be a sequel to Cool Runnings? Tal Stokes on life, hating the film he inspired and more== Subscribe for new episodes, released every Monday ==
Dudley 'Tal' Stokes was the captain and founding member of the Jamaican bobsled team the hit Disney movie Cool Runnings was based on.
He competed at the 1988, 1992, 1994 and the 1998 Winter Olympics, and after his competitive career, became a coach and the president of the Jamaican Bobsleigh Federation.In this conversation, we talk about Tal's upbringing, his time in the army, the true story of Cool Runnings - and whether there could be a sequel - and much more.
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The Starting Line with Rich LeighBig John - the man behind the BOSH== Subscribe for new episodes, released every Monday ==
You know he loves a Chinese. You know he loves a bosh.
In this interview, filmed at Chariots fish and chip shop in Romford (NOT ESSEX RICH, you blithering idiot), you'll get to know the real Big John.
He dismisses the idea of being an influencer, and that's one of the reasons I wanted to have this conversation - I'm intrigued by somebody that became well-known as he approached 50, and how it's changed his and his family's...2024-06-241h 21
The Starting Line with Rich LeighLazlow: on GTA, the Mt. Chiliad mystery, universe building, UK comedy TV and more== Subscribe for new episodes, released every Monday! ==This week’s conversation is with American writer, producer, director, voice actor, and radio personality Lazlow. In a fitting request, I was asked that this episode was audio-only.Alongside his radio work, Lazlow is perhaps best known for his in-game radio shows and ads across the Grand Theft Auto series, lending his writing and vocal talents across eight games since GTA3 (as well as appearing, motion captured, in GTA5). Lazlow worked with Rockstar Games for almost 20 years, across 17 games, also wr...2024-06-171h 04
The Starting Line with Rich LeighJames Forrester: on his rugby career, forced retirement, entrepreneurship and Gloucester-Hartpury== Subscribe for new episodes, released every Monday! ==Today's episode is with one of the most exciting and unorthodox talents rugby has ever seen, Gloucester and England backrower James Forrester.James is now the CEO of Gloucester-Hartpury - reigning Premier 15s champions.Having burst onto the scene for Gloucester, in 2002, at just 21, Forrester made his England debut against the Barbarians, scoring a 65m wonder-try, skimming none other than the great Jonah Lomu.James’ rugby career was to come to an eventual end, with a ‘blood curdling’ scream and an inj...2024-06-102h 23
The Starting Line with Rich LeighZak O'Sullivan: the road to Formula 1 for upcoming British star*-- Subscribe for new episodes, released every Monday! --*Today's episode is with 19 year old British racing driver Zak O'Sullivan, from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.Zak currently races in the 2024 FIA Formula 2 Championship with ART Grand Prix, and has his sights set firmly on racing in Formula 1.With only 20 seats available each season, you have more chance of becoming an astronaut than you do making it to the F1 grid.Zak won the GB3 Championship in 2021 and was the 2023 Formula 3 runner-up. He was the winner of the prestigious 2021 Aston...2024-06-032h 09
The Starting Line with Rich LeighZach Rausch: "Smartphones are killing our children - but we CAN fix this"-- Subscribe for new episodes, released every Monday! --Nearly 40% of teenage girls in the UK who spend over 5 hours on social media per day score as clinically depressed.Anxiety diagnoses among 18–25-year-olds have increased by 92%.Self-harm and suicide rates continue to increase around the world, beginning to spike in line with the rise of phone-based childhoods, as opposed to play-based childhoods.And we need to do something about it. First, it means recognising why this might be - and this conversation, and many others like it, co...2024-05-271h 49
The Starting Line with Rich LeighWynne Evans: on success, GoCompare, the person that changed his life, being hated by millions & more-- Subscribe for new episodes, released every Monday! --*Please note, we talk about depression and the big S word for a short period of time. Also, Wynne does say the C word once - so probably avoid watching/listening with kids.*Wynne Evans was an opera star for 18 years before he was cast in 2009 in the GoCompare ads, one of the most famous ads in the UK, ever.Wynne became one of the most hated men in the UK as a result of being cast as Gio Compario.2024-05-203h 08
The Starting Line with Rich LeighEllie Simmonds: 'being rejected at birth is a big reason why I've been successful'-- Subscribe for new episodes, released every Monday! --Ellie Simmonds was awarded an MBE at the age of 13 - and still holds the record for being the youngest ever recipient. She now has an OBE, five Paralympic gold medals, eight World Championship gold medals and 10 European Championship golds under her belt. In this interview with swimming star, author, TV presenter and just all-round lovely human being Ellie we discuss everything from her career, dwarfism and drugs, the importance of role models both in society and on the screen, her...2024-05-131h 05
The Starting Line with Rich LeighNina Hughes: on trans women in boxing, defending her world title at 41, Jake Paul vs Tyson and moreUndefeated professional boxer Nina Hughes, born in Essex, UK, became bantamweight world champion at the age of 39 - having come back into the sport and only gone pro after having two children.Nina spoke about everything from Ebanie Bridges and Shannon Courtenay ducking her, US Boxing's decision to allow trans women to box biological women - calling it 'dangerous', pointing to deaths in boxing and asking why women would take the risk, female boxers and OnlyFans, the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight, how much female boxers are paid, her upbringing, her time with Team GB...2024-05-061h 09
The Starting Line with Rich LeighBrian Cox: on God, Trump, cannabis laws, Succession, the patriarchy and moreThe second series of interview podcast The Starting Line kicks off with an exclusive conversation with star of screen, stage and film, two-time Olivier Award winner Brian Cox.Recorded in his north London home around new year, Cox spoke about everything from religion, politics, cannabis, the actor he’d most like to act alongside, whether he'll reprise his role as William Stryker in Deadpool 3 and much, much more.The Succession star opined about Trump, Israel and Gaza, the state of British politics, how the Bible is the ‘worst’ book ever written and his though...2024-04-291h 13
StompcastPt 3: Would The World Be a Better Place With Women In Charge? with Marnie SwindellsIn the final part with Marnie Swindells and Dr Alex George, they discuss what the world would look like if more women were in leadership positions.Marnie explains the stark gender imbalance in the boxing world and how she had to prove herself, why empowering women doesn’t need to bring down men and how more women can get a seat at the boardroom table. Follow Marnie @marnieswindellsFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual2024-03-1321 min
StompcastPt 2: Why Grief Can be Your Greatest Motivator with Marnie SwindellsMarnie Swindells lost her dad when she was only 8 years old and in part 2, she explains how grief has motivated her to achieve the highest level of success. Marnie shares how boxing was the perfect release for her grief, where her divisive persona on The Apprentice came from and why boxing is a surprisingly mindful sport. Plus, Marnie and Alex discuss why she became financially aware as a child, what led her to applying to The Apprentice and there are some serious thunderous interruptions! Follow Marnie @marnieswindellsFol...2024-03-1223 min
StompcastPt 1: 3 Must-Know Business Lessons from Apprentice Winner Marnie SwindellsWinner of The Apprentice 2023, Marnie Swindells joins Dr Alex George on this inspiring stomp. Marnie shares the 3 important lessons she learnt from her time on The Apprentice, how she is empowering women in business and boxing and how she found the confidence to secure the £250,000 investment from Lord Alan Sugar.Follow Marnie @marnieswindellsFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acas...2024-03-1135 min
Modern WomanThe Modern Woman Podcast - Rosie Coxshaw in Conversation with Marnie SwindellsListen to this exclusive chat with Marnie Swindells, the dynamic force behind the acclaimed Bronx gym and 2023 winner of BBC’s TV show, The Apprentice. Our founder & CEO, Rosie Coxshaw speaks with Marnie as she shares her insights, challenges, and the triumphs within the boxing industry. Tune in as they delve into the vision, drive, and the modern approach that sets Bronx apart in the fitness world. It's a powerful dialogue shedding light on how today's women are shaping the future of boxing and entrepreneurship!Link to Bronx Beyond Boxing Websitewww.bronxldn.com...2023-12-1428 min
Startup SensationsUnveiling Entrepreneurial Wisdom - The London Business Show 2023 (Part 1)In the first of two bonus episodes, listen to the golden nuggets of entrepreneurial wisdom from the stars of this year’s London Business Show. Your host, Bulent Osman, engages in the moment with keynote speakers, exhibitors and the show’s organisers, who offer their insights and advice to all entrepreneurs and business owners.In this episode, Bulent speaks with:
Harmony Murphy - Head of Retail UK, Google
Christian Yandell - CEO, Business Show Media
Kim Calvert - CEO, Dynamite Lifestyle
Mechajlo Semak - Support Officer, Department of Business and Trade
Jamie Crummie - Co-founder, Too Good...2023-11-2931 min
The Online Disrupter with Liam ChickRochelle From The BBC Apprentice Spills The Truth l | E41BBC Apprentice runner up, Rochelle Raye Anthony joins Liam Chick on The Online Disrupter Podcast.
Rochelle reached the final two when Lord Alan Sugar decided to hire boxer, Marnie Swindells instead.
Topics include:
BBC Apprentice, Relationships In The House, Childhood, Privilege, Starting A Business, Apprentice Secrets, Lockdown, Failing Businesses, and much more.
Follow Rochelle here:
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3sqcPed
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3ubaKTQ
View Her BBC Apprentice page:
https://bbc.in/3QNnXuW
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The Referral with Dr. KaranHow to Build Mental ResilienceMarnie Swindells is the queen of mental strength; she’s a champion boxer, a qualified solicitor, a boxing coach, and now has opened her own community gym, having won a quarter of a million pounds on this year’s Apprentice. She talks to Karan about how she created her own success, how she copes with pressure and stress - and what motivates her to keep going every single day. This episode also talks about boxing and injury - what exactly is concussion, how you can avoid it and the benefits of boxing for fitness.
Karan...2023-09-2641 min
The Starting Line with Rich LeighMarnie Swindells: Winning 'The Apprentice was a beautiful disaster'The second episode of The Starting Line podcast, with the brilliant Marnie Swindells, winner of the most recent series of the BBC’s flagship business show, The Apprentice, and the founder of boxing gym business Bronx LDN.Join us as we go behind the scenes on the show, discuss Marnie’s early life, her challenges, her ambitions, her motivations and more.The Apprentice averages 7 million viewers per episode - meaning one in every six adults in the UK will have watched Marnie secure Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment back in March 2023.Follow...2023-08-211h 02
For Fitness SakeMarnie Swindells: ‘The Apprentice’ WinnerBoxing’s new boss talks business, promoting the next generation of fighters through her ‘Bronx’ gym and the boardroom with Lord Alan Sugar.2023-08-0719 min
The George Groves Boxing ClubWhat makes a boxing gym special?Blood sweat and heavy bags. Apprentice winner and Bronx Gym owner Marnie Swindells is in the club to tell us about the magic of boxing gyms. She speaks to George and Dec about what it takes to win The Apprentice, her plans create a legacy through Bronx as well as giving her opinion on how Lord Sugar would handle himself inside the ring.Merch and Prints - https://crowdnetwork.co.uk/podcasts/the-george-groves-boxing-club/Follow the GGBC on the socials. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and InstagramAnd we’ve got a playlist on Sp...2023-05-1751 min
iFL PodRAW: The Fight Within - Season 3 Ep 11 - Marnie Swindells
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