Pitching Passion

We sit down with Backgammon legend Chris Bray for a dynamic duel that turns into a full-on tutorial. 🎓🔥 Whether you're a curious beginner or a strategy buff, this one's packed with laughs, lessons, and lightbulb moments. 💡 🧠 Learn how this ancient game of war on the board teaches us about risk, intuition, and how to lose with grace. From aggressive playstyles to counterintuitive strate...

We interviewed Chris Bray was the backgammon correspondent for The Independent for 23 years before moving to The Times in 2019, where his column helped fuel a new wave of interest in the game. Chris has authored multiple books, including Backgammon to Win and Backgammon for Dummies , and has worked closely with developers of the top backgammon AI programs like JellyFish, Snowie, and Extreme Gammon...

We sit down with Javier Bernad, founder of Speak & Span and one of Europe's foremost experts in public speaking. With a career spanning over two decades, Javier has trained thousands of managers, executives, and politicians — helping them break their barriers and transform into confident, dynamic communicators. Javier shares his journey from leading major advertising agencies to launching...

Hear about Guy Kawasaki’s journey—from his time as Chief Evangelist at Apple, working closely with Steve Jobs, to his current role at as Chief Evangelist at Canva. Guy is also a bestselling author and host of the Remarkable People podcast. Our conversation is filled with insight, humility, and bold truths. Takeaways include:  "I now think AI might be the only thing that saves us." Guy sh...

In this episode, we sit down with Simon Woodroffe, the visionary founder of Yo! Sushi and YOTEL. Simon opens up about the unfiltered highs and lows of his extraordinary life—starting with dropping out of school and a stint in jail, to creating one of the most innovative restaurant brands in the UK. Simon talks about vulnerability, grit, creativity, and the unexpected moments that shaped his path....

Leo Rubbra talks about his journey building YumBug, from making recipes with Prue Leith to getting 100 million impressions in the press. YumBug have had the bold ambition of taking edible insects mainstream. We dive into the highs & hurdles of Leo’s journey as an entrepreneur, the importance of people eating from sustainable sources, the nuance challenges in operating a food brand and the powe...

In a world where social media can feel more isolating than ever, 💡 @stelioropokis , co-founder of @vibe.questions , is using AI to bring us closer together - . LINK IN BIO In this episode, Stelio shares how growing up across cultures 🌐 and working at @Facebook & @Spotify 🎶 shaped his mission to build tech for real connection. We discover what’s happening in the AI Social space, how the tech...

In this episode, Jillian and Michael, founders of the London Meditation Centre, share their personal journeys to meditation, its profound impacts on their lives, and the unique aspects of Vedic meditation. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding Vedic meditation, the importance of effortless practice, and how meditation can lead to a more fulfilling and less stressful life. The conversation al...

🎙 Interview with Founder Jamie Wace on Backing Yourself & Breaking Barriers: Dyslexia, Entrepreneurship & Self-Belief 🔹 Nobody will back you more than you back yourself. Jamie Wace, CEO of Talamo, shares how his dyslexia diagnosis changed his life—and how he’s now making special needs testing more accessible. 🔹 We discuss: ✔️ The high cost of dyslexia testing & why it needs to change...

Tune in to this episode of The Kollective Podcast , where we dive into the world of wine, passion, and life perspectives with Hugo Brooks, a dynamic wine podcaster and former consultant who left it all behind to follow his passion. Hugo brings a fresh perspective to wine culture sharing insights that resonate far beyond the vineyard. Discover why he believes in ditching the champagne flute, the hi...