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In a world of social media where images that portray wealth and glamour are shoved into the faces of our younger generation, giving the perception that success is easy, Grind Diaries talks about the hardships of making this stuff a reality: the highs, the lows, the mental battles, the resilience and ultimate will to keep pushing forwards...
AKA, the grind.
AKA, the grind.
21 Episodes
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Season 2 Episode 3 Michael Kurn In this episode we go deep into Michaels incredibly strong mind set and understand his ability to overcome challenges and push through when times get tough. I took so much from this conversation, its truly inspiring.
Season 2 Episode 2 Jim Patterson In this episode, Jim returns to the pod to talk about the exciting year he has had in the music space including time spent writing music with Carl Barat of the Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things. Jim also gives us some acoustic samples of his latest songs in an exclusive preview :)
Season 2 Episode 1 Andy Hooper In this incredible episode hear how Andy went from selling stuff at a car boot sale to owning several business' with multiple millions in revenue.
Episode 18 -Hannah Schwausch - The power of knowing your whyIn this, the final episode of season 1, the amazing Hannah Schwausch gives us incredible insight into how she coaches people to understand their why. This powerful perspective has enabled Hannah to help hundreds of people achieve more and have a better understanding of how they can get the most from their life This is a powerful episode and a great way to end the series. Hannah was absolutely instrumental in the creation of the Grind Diaries and without her words of wisdom, and encouragement, I don't think it would have got off the ground. I hope you enjoy this episode :)
Episode 17Evans Willie - How to start a thriving property business from nothingIn this incredible episode, we sit down with the super inspirational Evans Willie. Evans talks about his journey from being brought up by a single mum in St Lucia, to living out his dream and creating a successful property coaching business that has helped hundreds of people become successful property entrepreneurs. Evans never fail, always learn attitude has contributed massively to where he is today and this episode is one of the most motivational conversations I have had. I hope that you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.
Episode 16
Paul Butler - The Personal Trainer living with Cystic Fibrosis
In this episode we talk to Paul Butler from Pauls Peak Physique and he tells us of his incredible story about making it in the fitness industry whilst living with CF.
We discuss how Paul went from living for the moment to pushing to extend his own life span.
He was told he would not make his 30s and would never have kids, he's currently in his 40s with a teenage daughter!
This one is mega inspiring!!
Enjoy :)
Episode 15 - Eddie Latham
How hustling on eBay became a £30M business
In this amazing episode we talk to Eddie Latham, co founder of Velocity Commerce and Majority Audio.
We go off on a huge tangent about Eddies health journey, but its super inspiring and gives lots of insight into how his mindset works and links brilliantly to how he has set up and ran 2 super successful business'
We talk in detail about how he started with a friend and small amount of savings, to build a £30M empire
Its a super inspiring conversation and I hope that you get lots from it as I did !!
Episode 14 - Inge Hunter
Homelessness to thriving entrepreneur
In this amazing episode we speak to Inge Hunter, founder of Clue Content, a fast growing and innovative marketing agency. Inge tells us her story of how she came from living in a women's homeless shelter to becoming and award winning business owner.
We talk about how Inge channelled her mindset to see herself in a position of power whilst homeless and how she used that to get herself to where she is today.
This is a super inspiring and motivational conversation and as a bonus, Inge talks through the sales strategy that she has used in countless different scenarios.
I hope you enjoy this one :)
Episode 13 The Warrior Walker
How walking changed my life
Paul Harris AKA the warrior walker is the first person to ever walk the circumference of the UK twice, back to back.
In this incredible episode we discuss Pauls journey from the Marines to Reality TV through to mental health issues that led to Paul making decision to go and take on this epic adventure!!
Paul took on this challenge with zero financial support, so there was no support team, no one planning where he would sleep, he relied on the good humans of the UK to help him along his way.
Paul talks in detail about how this 3 year walk changed his life!!
I met Paul whilst he was on his the second lap and I was blown away by his work ethic, his attitude to life and just how much of an amazing human he is! He has a huge future ahead of him and this was his first ever podcast!!
As always, let me know what you think once you've had a listen and give paul a follow on insta - @thewarriorwalker
Enjoy
Episode 12 Dr Marc Watson
The effects of living with undiagnosed Bipolar
In this episode we talk to Dr Marc Watson about his journey with mental health. Being a GP for many years Marc was responsible for diagnosing and working with many mental health patience, whilst dealing with his own struggles behind the scene.
We discuss -
The role of a GP and how difficult it has become
How Marc deems him still being alive as his greatest success in life
Marcs transformational health journey that ended with him featuring in Mens Health and how that effected him afterwards.
How a therapist deemed Marc as "critically ill"
And lots more !!
Please have a good listen to this and as always we welcome your feedback.
Episode 11 Jim Patterson
Never quit your dreams
In this episode, we talk to Jim Patterson, a local legend in the Southampton indie scene in 2000s and all round top guy!
We discuss how life is about living and how we should nevr give up on our dreams... Jim now in his 40s, is still writing incredible music and performing to sold out crowds with his band The Latest
Along with this inspiring conversation, Jim plays a few of his own songs on his acoustic guitar.
Enjoy this one :)
Episode 10 Chris O'Connell
Overcoming adversity
This episode goes deep into Chris' tough upbringing and we discuss how he has used that as motivation to build a £25M business with over 100 staff!!
We talk about mistakes that were made along the way, lessons, failures and how all of that shaped Chris to become the incredible man is he is today!
This is a super important episode, I hope many people get to hear this! Its one of the most motivating episodes I've done!
Enjoy
Episode 9 - Richard Mason
Lessons in Mental Health
In this super powerful, the amazingly brave Richard Mason talks about his struggles with a raw openness that really hits home! The mental health crisis needs addressing and here is why !!
Rich talks about -
how he overcame addition to alcohol and drugs in order to be a better dad and husband.
Why mental health sufferers need to open up and talk
How he has survived 11 suicide attempts
Being homeless
Buying his own restaurant
For anyone who has / does or knows anyone who suffers with mental health, this is a must listen !!
As always, let me know your thoughts on this one
Episode 8 - Jamie Mackanzie
Story Telling Changes Lives
In this epic episode with best selling author Jamie Mackenzie, we discuss how story telling has changed his life
Jamie goes into details of how he left he a super influential role in the commercial world to go and achieve his dream of writing a book and travelling the globe telling his story.
We also discuss the importance of having a supportive family behind you and the process of taking the jump into the world of self employment.
Its a truly amazing conversation with a super inspirational guy! I hope you all enjoy this one as much as i did :)
Episode 7 - Pietro Ranieri
There are always choices
In this incredible episode, we speak to the amazing Pietro Ranieri, CEO and Founder of Ranieri Agency, a London based PR agency with offices placed globally.
We discuss how Pietro went from humble beginnings to leading a global business and how he has navigated the issues that come alongside doing so.
There are some incredible lessons in this episode and I really hope you enjoy it as much I did :)
Episode 5 Jay Gymbuck Athletics
How to build a brand
In this episode, we delve deep into the journey that started with a crippling illness, then was subject to a court case that took the brand to its knees. This is how to overcome adversity, learn from it and create something even bigger and better than before !!
This was a truly inspiring and motivational conversation. I hope you enjoy it :)
Episode 4 Ben Jones
From corporate ladder to Hong Kong entrepreneur
In this episode we talk to cofounder of Moddule, Ben Jones about his journey from the corporate world, to founding and running a business in Hong Kong. Its a fascinating conversation and we cover some super interesting topics -
*Contributing to something bigger than ourselves
*How controlling desire and being grateful can enhance your life
*How parents careers can influence your own decision making
Relocating to a foreign country.
*Quitting full time employment to start your own business
*The power of surrounding yourself with people that are smarter than you
*The temptation of going back to full time employment
*How leading with client / customer issues is a winning formula
I hope that you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it :)
Episode 3 Tarnjeet Purewal
Choose Your Friends Wisely
In this incredibly deep episode, we discuss how the friends that you choose to have around you can have a major impact on your mindset!
We also talk about how Tarnjeets family moved from an area in the midlands where he was surrounded by his family and others with the same heritage, to an area where he found out what its like to be an asian lad in an area that was dominated by people with a very different background.
Its an incredible chat with a truly incredible and inspirational guy !!
I hope you enjoy this episode and please send me any feedback that you have, I love to hear it
Episode 2 Andrew MacAskill
The Power of Personal Branding
In this episode we welcome Andrew MacAskill - LinkedIn change maker, author of the jobsearch playbook, founder of Executive Career Jump and now COO of Fraser Dove.
We chat about the importance of personal branding and how it can be used to seriously enhance your career in whatever space you play in!! Its a great episode and I hope that you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed recording it.
To order a copy of Andrews book, The Jobsearch Playbook, please use the link below.
https://amzn.eu/d/7px9UiQ
Episode 1 Jamie Cole
Harnessing fear of failure
In this episode we welcome Jamie Cole, founder of My Coach JC. we discuss how he went from a young lad with a speech impediment who was petrified of public speaking, to a social media sensation putting out content on a weekly basis. It's. a truly inspiring story and one that I can wait for you to hear.
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