Today’s guest is someone who’s no stranger to the spotlight - Luke Worley. You might recognise Luke from his appearances on Married at First Sight back in 2023 and, more recently, Dating Naked. Luke opens up about his experiences on TV dating shows and the highs and lows that come with it. But beyond reality TV, Luke is carving out his own path as the founder of Tezlo, where he’s committed to building a brand rooted in honesty and great service. What makes Luke stand out isn’t just his drive ...
For a very special episode, and our first captured on video; Host, Mark Tuxford sits down with Paul Warren, Founder of Making Websites Better (MWB), for an inspiring conversation packed with life lessons and raw honesty. From starting out as a teenage graphic designer to building an award-winning print business during the 2008 crash, Paul then moved into launching a website performance agency rooted in honesty, empathy, and smart thinking as well as looking back to a period of overcoming fina...
In the hotseat today is Paul Banks - a creative force in video marketing with Javelin Content Management and the host of MarketPulse, a podcast exploring the ever-evolving world of sales and marketing. But Paul’s story goes far beyond video content strategy. He opens up about his personal journey with ADHD - the struggles, the breakthroughs, and how it’s become a superpower that drives his creativity, energy, and empathy. From volunteering as a Police Officer to working in retail, Paul’s care...
In this episode we chat to Helen Barnett — a former national newspaper journalist turned content strategist, helping brands find their voice and tell their stories with clarity and impact. Helen takes us behind the scenes of her journalism days, the role she always dreamed of doing as a young girl. From cutting her teeth as a crime reporter to chasing deadlines, turning up to intense interviews, and learning to perform under pressure. Today, she channels that same tenacity and storytelling in...
In this episode, we’re joined by Sachin Parmar — founder of Graphic Kitchen, a branding studio shaping the hospitality space, as well as his role as the driving force behind Niche by Nisha, a kitchenware product, born from his wife, Nisha Parmar’s journey as a contestant on the BBC hit TV series MasterChef in 2018. Sachin shares his inspiring story of building creative ventures rooted in meaning, love, and personal connection — from helping hospitality brands find their voice, to bringing a f...
For episode 57, we head Down Under for our first Australian guest — Callum Gracie. Callum is a digital marketing specialist with a focus on SEO, helping businesses get seen in all the right places online. But when the laptop closes, he’s behind the decks, bringing people together through music and energy. In this episode, Callum opens up about his mission to help others — whether it’s through search visibility or shared experiences — and how his recent ADHD diagnosis has given him a deeper un...
In this episode Mark sits down with Andrew Wright - a Business Development Manager with a powerful story of self-discovery. From feeling like an outsider in his younger years, struggling to find direction and being brought up in an old-school environment where male emotions weren’t openly shared. Andrew’s early years were filled with quiet challenges. But everything began to change when he found music — his creative outlet, his escape, and eventually, his compass. Now deeply invested in susta...
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Kyle McGill, a Financial Planner at Amber River, whose story is anything but ordinary. Kyle opens up about his challenging childhood, growing up with an alcoholic mother, no father figure and the emotional scars that followed her passing. Far from letting his past define him, Kyle shares how it became the fuel that drives his relentless pursuit of growth — not just professionally, but as a father, a man, and a human being. Now rai...
On today’s episode we welcome Richard Clegg from JMS Financial Services Group. It’s fair to say Richard has had a varied career from starting out as a DJ from an early age, playing various festivals and venues. Working with the likes of Tinchy Strider, Ed Sheeran, Skepta, Wiley and many more famous names. Before moving into the world of property development and financial services, working with banks and lenders. Richard has utilised his wide range of connections from multiple industries and e...
If you have a keen interest in music, you may recall the third studio album titled ‘No Jacket Required’, released by popular singer-songwriter, Phil Collins. However, as our next guest testifies, to make that all important first impression, a smart jacket that stands out is always required. This is also the founding element of how our bond ignited into a friendship & valued connection in business. Mr Bolaji Olatoye takes centre stage in this powerful episode as we touch upon his life less...
In a completely unfiltered chat, Georgia Cocks talks to us about her young entrepreneurial journey. Learning from toxic experiences at previous roles to building and founding a new business, IAMH Global at the age of 25, Georgia candidly opens up about her struggles and fear of failure along the way. Despite a past and unfulfilling career in digital marketing, Georgia joined Wellity, the world’s leading consultancy for workplace training, and finally found the passion she so desperately crave...
Introducing the inspirational Al Tepper. The man behind TepFu and Lazy Marketing™ Academy, Al presents a fascinating outlook on life throughout our chat. Al’s best friend is his diary. “Don’t squander your time, make the most of it and embrace it,” he said. “Don’t worry about tomorrow, zoom out of the problem, remember who we are and what we are.” Trigger Warning: This is an outlook born out of a harrowing time in Al’s life, where his young son struggled with his mental health and sadly conte...
Georgia Kirke is on a mission to use the power of written word to shape the next generation of entrepreneurs. From growing up in a farming community as one of eight siblings, to branching out into the world of non-fiction writing and business book publishing, Georgia discusses her journey in becoming a business owner, fronting Write Business Results and most recently ClioBooks.ai. Georgia is a true entrepreneur who stays aligned to her own vision and lets nothing get in her way. Georgia’s inc...
Why do we do what we do? When it comes down to it, family is one of the reasons that drives us on from a personal and professional point of view. The silver fox, Mr Jim Lewis, joins us to highlight the importance of Youth Talk. A charity that provides confidential psycho dynamic and individual counselling between the ages of 13-25 in St Albans and surrounding areas. It’s good to talk, and Jim’s life story is one that has involved a varied career. Starting out with a long career in teaching, b...
Episode 48 welcomes John Wilson from Honest Video who opens up about why he wanted to become a business owner and be in control of his own destiny. John takes us through how his business came to fruition and how founding a video agency within a fast moving industry allows him to be unique and provide a service that has seen him work with many high-profile clients. Of course, we also touch upon John’s life lessons which have involved personal loss, challenges in business and how a particularly...
How does your business generate regular referrals? Collaboration is the name of the game with our latest guest, Dave Plunkett from Collaboration Junkie. Dave is full of high energy and genuinely loves what he does when it comes to creating Strategic Referral Partnerships. But it’s not been all plain sailing. Dave opens up about his past struggles of fronting his own business, watching it crash and burn before rebuilding his legacy once more. In the process, Dave’s mental health took a turn an...
A company brand is much more than just a logo and some pretty colours. Natalie Moores from Mac+Moore helps business leaders solve tomorrow’s problems by moving brands forward. During this episode we touch upon her creative flair in all aspects of her life. In amongst building the Mac+Moore business, Natalie also has a passion for spoken word and creating poetry which is based on her dating history which she reveals has turned into a humorous and deep collection she is proud to call her own. N...
Niki Avraam is a powerful woman in business. A highly successful individual in the legal sector working on many high profile cases whilst fronting and co-founding her law firm Howat Avraam Solicitors. In recent years Niki has positioned herself at the forefront of empowering organisations and individuals to exceed their potential in the future of work. A change she is incredibly passionate about and why you should take control of your own destiny. Throughout our chat, Niki opens up about how ...
Is networking overrated? What’s the secret to becoming a good networker? For episode 44 I’m joined by Aaron Desmond - a popular figure on the Essex networking circuit. Aaron fronts the ever-growing Networking Essex with the sole purpose of bringing businesses together through networking events within Colchester, Chelmsford, Southend and surrounding areas. Aaron has shown phenomenal strength and resilience throughout his personal life. In later years, Aaron recalls the moment his ex-wife decid...
Episode 43 welcomes the expert in all things marketing strategies and consultancy, Mr Christopher Clowes. Having met Chris a few times previously, we explore his life story to date which has involved going into care as a child, becoming homeless and struggling with addiction, to building his business empire in the midst of family struggles. Chris is also an author of many business books and an engaging public speaker. The man behind his brand is all about trust and getting your clients to tru...