No Bullsh*t Talks

Description Lawrie Philpott spent thirty years inside PwC before founding his own leadership consultancy, Philpott Black. In this episode we go through the actual jobs behind that CV: consulting assignments in Kuwait during Ramadan, Liberia, Nigeria, Kenya and Sudan, leading a flood control strategy for Bangkok, and a trip to the high Arctic that dropped to minus 76 with wind chill, all in the nam...

Louisa Plint is a third-time founder at 34 who started her first business at 20. She's now the CEO of AuxPay and Auxeris, building fintech tools to fix one of the most persistent and painful problems in business - recruiters not getting paid on time. But this episode goes far beyond B2B payments. Louisa and Sabrina get into the hiring crisis and the AI cold war that's made finding good peo...

Ashley Morris is the co-founder of Pod Partnerships, a content sponsorship agency connecting brands with podcasters and YouTubers. He's spent five years inside the industry training over 10,000 podcasters and working with hundreds of brands - and he knows better than almost anyone what actually makes a podcast valuable to a brand. Spoiler: it has nothing to do with your subscriber count. In th...

Isvari Maranwe has had one of the most unconventional career paths you'll hear on this podcast - from particle physics and supernova cosmology, to national security law, to US government attorney, to accidental influencer with 350,000 followers, to founder of two platforms with a shared mission: fix what's broken about social media and the media industry itself. In this episode, Isvari joi...

Video Summary Harri Davies hasn't applied for a job since 2011. Instead, he's spent his career finding founders with real problems and pitching himself as the person to solve them - from corporate law and tackling inequality in the legal profession, to running an accelerator helping graduates and mid-career professionals build profitable businesses from scratch. In this episode, Harri join...

Adama is a senior software engineer, YouTuber with 185k subscribers, powerlifter, oil painter, and founder of The Multi Passionate Professional - and she has spent years figuring out how to make all of it work together, not despite each other. In this episode, Adama joins Sabrina to dig into what it really means to build a personal brand when you have multiple passions, and why the standard advice...

Fred Afrifa moved to the UK at 12 years old not speaking a word of English, grew up as the only African kid in Milan where racism was just "normal," ran away from a school fight and discovered he was one of the fastest teenagers in the country, became a two-time national sprint champion, drove deliveries to pay the bills, and is now the go-to communication coach for executives at some of...

Bianca Mitchell Avila started making her chess documentary, Madwoman's Game, at her dining table when she was just 15 years old - with no Hollywood connections, no budget, and one piece of advice from her dad: the worst thing that can happen if you reach out is a no. Six years later, that cold email landed Keanu Reeves as executive producer, and the film is premiering at the Miami Film Festival. I...

What does it really take to build a creative career on your own terms? In this episode of No Bullshit Talks, Sabrina sits down with Ajani Griffith - Miami-based film producer, music supervisor, director, and content creator who has worked with Warner Music, Sony, Universal, Heineken, and Red Stripe. His work has contended for three Oscars, and he's been vlogging for over a decade. But none of it c...

Jenna Zhang built Sipzen, a TCM-inspired sparkling wellness drink, after being diagnosed with PCOS and Hashimoto's and deciding Western medicine wasn't enough. In this episode, we get into the real story behind launching a physical product from scratch, being turned down by 80% of development companies, managing a team of people twice your age at 23, and what happened when a marketing agency turne...

What does it actually take to build a personal brand that works? Joe Gannon, founder of personal branding and content agency Amplify, has been behind some of the biggest names in the creator economy — including Chris Williamson (now top 10 on Spotify's Global charts) and Ali Abdaal. In this episode, we get into the real story: the burnout, the business lessons he learned three years too late, the...

From pawn to queen — what chess, bullying, and 20 years of persistence taught one filmmaker about life and business. In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, I sit down with Carla Berkowitz — Venezuelan-born filmmaker, martial artist, former anti-Nazi spy (yes, really), and the creator behind the critically acclaimed chess documentary Critical Thinking (starring John Leguizamo and Michael K. Williams...

Mike Lingle is back - five years after his first appearance on No Bullsh*t Talks, this time in person in Miami. Mike is a serial entrepreneur, startup mentor, VC fund manager, and former developer who's gone all-in on AI.In this episode, we get into the financial mistakes that kill startups, why most founders shouldn't raise money until they truly understand their numbers, and what investors are a...

Everyone's talking about empowering women. Not everyone means it. Amy Kean is the CEO of Good Shout, a social psychologist in training, and the founder of the Unlikable Woman Summit - a movement for women who've been told they're too much, too loud, or too direct. She's also one of the most honest voices in the room when it comes to calling out the BS that hides behind women's empowerment branding...

What does it actually take to build the most expensive spa in London - and why would anyone deliberately price themselves out of reach of most customers? Maxim Martin, founder of Seven Bali Spa in central London, didn't stumble into luxury. He made a calculated decision to charge more than anyone else, serve a clientele that is 99% non-British, and build a business that runs on retention rather th...

Most entrepreneurs waste time and money on PR that doesn’t work. Why? Because they’ve been sold a lie. In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks , I’m joined by Priscilla Pollara — former top-tier journalist and strategic advisor to government officials — who now helps small business owners build brands that actually get noticed. We break down the biggest myths around PR , media exposure , and personal...

How do you actually raise investment for your startup — without the fluff? In this episode of No Bullsht Talks , I sit down with Anthony Rose , CEO of SeedLegals , to uncover the truth about raising capital. From pitching to term sheets, Anthony shares the real mistakes founders make when trying to secure funding — and what separates successful raises from failed ones. Whether you’re raising your...

What does running a half marathon before work teach you about building a business? In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, we sit down with Clair Heaviside, co-founder of marketing agency Serotonin and ultra-marathon runner, to talk about the underrated power of resilience, discipline, and entrepreneur health. Clair didn’t just build a successful marketing agency - she did it while running 13 miles...

Jack Gaisford is the founder of The Content Club and former agency owner. He candidly shares his journey of what it was like running a video production agency and not enjoying it, to making the decision to go all-in on content and even start a content community - The Content Club.  Jack shares a No Bullsh*t review on life as an agency owner, and tips for how to produce quality content as a founder...

Laura Moore is a money mindset coach who helps people make more money and change their relationship with money. We kick off the new season of the No Bullsh*t Talks podcast with a special live show and Laura discusses the biggest money mistakes that entrepreneurs make and some practical tips on how to build your wealth. Plus, as a social media influencer, Laura creates a lot of content for her audi...

If you only listen to one episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, let this be the one! As we close up season 2, Sabrina Chevannes does a full recap of all the lessons she's learned from each of her guests this year. In an extra-long and value-packed episode, you will get an overview of every episode aired this season along with the biggest lesson that Sabrina personally took away from each episode. This sho...

In this dynamic episode of No Bullshit Talks, Katie Street, founder of Street Agency, joins the host to discuss the importance of authenticity and transparency in business. They dive into the challenges and realities of running and marketing a business, emphasizing the need for genuine engagement and content that reflects the true ups and downs behind the scenes. Katie shares her strategic decisio...

*Breaking Down Barriers: Navigating Authenticity and Diversity in Entrepreneurship* In this episode of No Bullshit Talks, host Sabrina Buford introduces guest Alicia Richardson, founder of Black Creates Connect, DEI trainer, and lead diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant. The conversation revolves around the importance of authenticity in content creation and business, the challenges black pr...

Summary Challenging the Male Perspective: Inside the World of Gender Equality with Lee ChambersIn this episode of 'No Bullshit Talks,' host Sabrina interviews Lee Chambers, a qualified psychologist and advocate for gender equality, known as the Black Autistic Guy on social media. Lee shares his mission to guide men towards understanding and championing gender inclusion. Discussing his journey from...

From Trading Floors to Private Chefs: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Siddhi Mittal  In this episode of 'No Bullshit Talks', host interviews Siddhi Mittal, co-founder and co-CEO of YHangry, a platform offering private chefs at home for the same cost as dining out. Siddhi shares insights on overcoming challenges as a female entrepreneur, her journey through various accelerator programs including Y C...