The Idea Junkies Podcast

Nishma Patel Robb has transformed storytelling into a superpower. The former head of marketing for Google and Youtube, she is a champion of creativity, of building a personal brand, and is now on a mission to empower women to own their narratives. She discusses how standing out beats fitting in, why financial empowerment is essential for real change, and how embracing your uniqueness is the key to...

Adventure isn’t about where you go, it’s about how you see the world. In this episode, professional adventurer and bestselling author Alastair Humphreys joins Laura Richards to explore the power of adventure, from cycling across continents to embracing microadventures and the doorstep mile. He breaks down why stepping outside your comfort zone - whether through an epic expedition or a single night...

Karthik Puvvada (KP) turned transparency into a superpower by building in public, growing online communities, and embracing permissionless giving. He shares how openly sharing your work accelerates growth, why helping others without expectation creates deeper connections, and why playing the long game is the key to success. Episode 006 - Show Notes Episode Title: How to make the internet a better...

Donna Elliott and Cheryl Reid walked away from corporate careers to launch a global movement to help people become the best versions of themselves. They break down how quantum physics and neuroscience shape our identities, beliefs and transformations, explaining how reprogramming our minds can shift our reality and help us unlock our full potential. Episode 005 - Show Notes Episode Title: The Scie...

Mel O’Connor spent over a decade working on an idea that no one else believed in - until the science proved him right. In this episode, he shares how Okkulo is transforming the way athletes train by sharpening their vision, decision-making, and reaction times, and reveals the unexpected benefits beyond sport. Episode 004 - Show notes Episode Title: Turning milliseconds into game-changing moments,...

TW: This episode talks about topics which some listeners may find distressing, including domestic and sexual violence, exploitation, trauma, the criminal justice system, and child removal. If you are struggling and need to talk, please reach out to someone who can help. Support is listed below. Why do our support systems so often fail the people who need them most? Laura Seebohm joins The Idea Jun...

Episode Title: How to be a better ally, with angel investor David Fogel Episode Description: In this episode of The Idea Junkies Podcast , host Laura Richards sits down with David Fogel, a venture capitalist who is rewriting the rules of investment through his groundbreaking work with Alma Angels. David offers a refreshing perspective on allyship - especially as a straight, white venture capitalis...

TW: This episode talks about attempted suicide, mental ill-health and injury. If you are struggling and need to talk, please reach out to someone who can help. Contact The Samaritans free on 116 123 (UK) or 999 if you feel you are a danger to yourself or others. Episode 001 - Show notes Episode Title: How Cycling Saved My Life, with record breaker Josh Quigley Episode Description: In the very firs...

Welcome to The Idea Junkies Podcast Get ready to explore incredible stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. In Season 1 of The Idea Junkies Podcast, we’ll hear from visionaries, innovators, and disruptors across a variety of fields, sharing their journeys of perseverance, resilience, and big ideas that are changing the world. Follow or subscribe to join the journey! Transcript: The...