Thriving Minds with Alberto Zandi

“ I didn’t just want to make history, I wanted to change it.” Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell became the first Black woman to ever swim for Great Britain, but that was only the beginning. She went on to graduate from Oxford, become the CEO of the 10,000 Interns Foundation, and author the powerful book This Heavy Black Bone . In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Rebecca opens up about the hurdles of bein...

The Art Industry Is Rigged – Marine Tanguy Exposes the Truth A story to fuel your day with motivation and hope. Marine Tanguy grew up on a small island in France, far from the art world’s elite circles. She had no connections, no privilege, and no fast track to success. Yet today, she’s the founder of MTArt Agency.  Her mission is to empower talented artists who don’t have the means to break...

Gary Izunwa grew up in a single-parent, working-class household where he learned the value of hard work and witnessed first-hand the barriers to opportunity faced by underprivileged communities. Today, he’s the founder of Tangent , a ground-breaking digital recruitment platform tackling the deep-rooted unfairness in employee referrals and opening doors for those often overlooked by traditional hir...

Alberto is joined by Elena Michael , founder of Not Your Porn , in this eye-opening episode of Thriving Minds to uncover the hidden truths of the multi-billion-dollar porn industry and its impact on society. They dive into: How porn is affecting adolescent minds and the dangerous consequences. The dark secrets of the adult industry’s economy. The alarming rise of image-based abuse and what needs t...

In this episode, Alberto Zandi sits down with Lou Llobell, the breakout star of Apple TV’s hit sci-fi series Foundation . While the world is just beginning to recognize her talent, we are the first to bring her inspiring story to you. Lou shares: The struggles she faced breaking into one of the most competitive industries. How she overcame countless rejections with grit, determination, and self-be...

How do you build a venture capital firm from scratch with five co-founders?  What does it take to scale consumer goods brands successfully?  And why is teaming up with experienced individuals crucial to achieving exponential growth? In this episode of Thriving Minds , Alberto sits down with Laurence Booth-Clibborn, the founder of Mothership, a venture capital firm transforming the consum...

In this compelling episode of Thriving Minds , Tom Grennan sits down with host Alberto Zandi to uncover the truth behind his meteoric rise from singing in pubs to selling out stadiums filled with 80,000 fans. But this isn’t just a story about fame. This is about how heartbreak redirected Tom’s path from football to music, the years of hustle that tested his resilience, and the unexpected moment a...

At just 8 years old, Mia McKenna-Bruce embarked on a career that would take over two decades of relentless effort, resilience, and heart. Despite early successes, she faced the harsh realities of the entertainment industry. Rejection after rejection and the crushing weight of burnout. At one point, she walked away from it all, trading auditions for a headset at a call centre in Australia. But Mia’...

Pip Murray had a passion for nut butters as a fuel source to run marathons, but couldn’t find healthy, tasty options without palm oil. In 2013, she decided to make her own and started selling them at a local artisan market in the UK. By 2024, her company, Pip & Nut, is selling millions of jars each month across Europe, stocked by major retailers like Whole Foods, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Tesco,...

In this episode Alberto Zandi sits down with Raissa de Haas, co-founder of the internationally recognized premium mixer brand, Double Dutch. From launching the company with her twin sister Joyce in 2015 to now selling over 2 million units monthly, Raissa shares the remarkable journey behind building one of the most innovative brands in the beverage industry.   Raissa opens up about how their...

In this eye-opening and educational episode, Alberto dives into the untapped economic power of the Black community with Ruby, Co-Founder of VAMP, a leading talent agency representing Black talents. Ruby shares how she and her friends turned their frustration over the lack of representation into a multimillion-dollar company that showcases the value of the Black pound.   Alberto and Ruby discu...

A business founder is usually filled with passion, vision, and has a strong emotional bond with their business. Claudia Stankler, Chief Operating Officer of Connectd, shows us how a corporate job can allow you to have a life outside work while feeling as motivated and fulfilled as a founder. Connectd is a community-driven technology platform that connects investors and advisors with leading and re...

Building a business is not always about finding an external gap in the market. Ahana Banerjee looked inward to what mattered to her to come up with a business idea while at university. After experiencing severe acne through her teenage years, Ahana deleted her Instagram account and was determined to develop a platform for people to share their experiences with acne without being judged. She develo...

What is the key to becoming a successful influencer? Jordan Schwarzenberger is a university dropout with a passion for media enterprise. After working at one of the best European talent agencies, Jordan spotted a gap in the market and co-founded Arcade Media, a management company with a single client: The Sidemen, one of the biggest and most successful YouTube collectives, including KSI as a lead...

Most people don’t start a business because they don’t think they have a groundbreaking idea. Arian Zandi proves this wrong, emphasizing that implementation is more important than the initial idea. Arian Zandi decided to quit his corporate career in strategy consulting to follow his passion for entrepreneurship. In 2018, Arian co-founded Emerald Hospitality Group. Many would argue that the hospital...

Do you think you need to study a technology-related field to build a company in the tech space? This is the story of Alisha Fredriksson, a gymnast who became an expert in climate crisis mitigation technologies and raised millions to found a company aiming to change the world. Global shipping accounts for 11% of total emissions in the transport sector, and its carbon footprint could increase by a s...

Did you start a business but failed in your first attempt? Eliot Jabès built an e-commerce platform to sell second hand sneakers. After hard work and dedication, it still failed. Instead of giving up, Eliot applied all the lessons learned from his first failed business to build what is today a big tech company worth millions of dollars. Eliot co-founded Stockly, a platform that enables e-retailers...

Success is often depicted as an almost unattainable goal. People will tell you that to achieve it, you need wealth, connections, experience, and luck. In this brand-new podcast, 30 & Thriving , hosted by Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur Alberto Zandi, you’ll discover that success can be defined in numerous ways and, crucially, that the path to success isn’t always uniform. In each episode, join...