Different Hats Podcast

Ready to see success in a whole new light? In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Gary Salters—founder of “Go Succeed”—whose energy and insights will flip your idea of “making it” on its head. From his early days working at McDonald’s (and loving every moment of it!) to coaching small businesses through powerful processes, Gary proves that success is so much more than money and status. We ta...

⚠️ Warning ⚠️ This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We do talk about suicide which we know can be distressing. Ready to redefine what “success” really means? In this riveting episode of The Different Hats Podcast, we sit down with entrepreneur Michael Yeoman, who’s built an award-winning distillery from discarded English wine grapes and pioneered a thriving solar en...

Welcome to the 100th episode of my  Different Hats Podcast ! In this milestone conversation, I open up about my personal journey to redefine success—beyond wealth, fame, and social status. I share the stark realities of how traditional “success” metrics can weigh heavily on our mental health, including the fact that nearly 60% of suicides are tied to financial or economic pressures. At one po...

As we launch  Series 7 of the podcast , we sit down with  Laura Hearn —a journalist, mental health advocate, truly incredible storyteller and host of the  Flip It podcast. Laura’s journey is one of profound resilience: she navigated an eating disorder, family tragedy, and heartbreak that upended her life. Yet, instead of giving up, Laura found a way to  “flip”  every strug...

In this special episode, I sit down with the head of TED himself,  Chris Anderson , for a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into one of the most influential storytelling platforms on the planet. Our time together may have been brief—tucked away at a recent TED and TEDx Brighton pilot event—but the depth and brilliance of Chris’s insights were profound. Together, we explore what truly ignites a...

In this gripping short story episode, we sit down with award-winning entrepreneur Kyriakos Baxevanis—founder of Little Jasmine Day Spas and Therapies, and Nostos Hove—as he reveals how he rose from the depths of depression to redefine his destiny. Kyriakos candidly shares the raw pain of hitting rock bottom and the unwavering resilience he forged in his youth, the very mindset that propelled him f...

In this compelling short story episode, and just days ahead of is TED Talk at Brighton Dome. I wanted to release this transformative chapter of resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of purpose with the inspiring Dan Flanagan, founder of Dad La Soul. Dan shares the emotional rollercoaster of leaving behind a safe but unfulfilling career to chase entrepreneurial dreams, only to face cr...

In this profound and thought-provoking conversation, I had the privilege of sitting down with Brazilian football icon  Gilberto Silva , mere hours before he joined global legends like Roberto Carlos, Stiliyan Petrov, and Jens Lehmann for  Strive Aid on Sunday, 17th November. This powerful event aimed to raise awareness and funds for the  Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) , a...

In this powerful and moving short story episode, I had the honour of speaking with Bulgarian 🇧🇬 football legend  Stiliyan Petrov , just days before he joined global icons Roberto Carlos, Gilberto Silva and Jens Lehmann amongst others for  Strive Aid  on Sunday, 17th November, raising awareness and funds for the  Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) . Stiliyan opens up about...

Welcome to the first episode of our  Unplugged Series , a raw and deeply moving conversation that stands as one of the most emotional and powerful episodes I've ever recorded. This groundbreaking episode, in collaboration with the incredible Agora Clinic, brings together three men to share their intimate journeys through fertility challenges and IVF—a topic often shrouded in silence among men...

Prepare yourself for an inspirational episode in our Short Story Series, where we delve into the defining moments that have shaped some of the most remarkable journeys from the past six seasons. Today, we spotlight a truly powerful conversation with motor racing sensation Jade Goodwin, whose story is as powerful as it is inspiring. In this compelling Short Story episode, we dive into the incredibl...

Prepare yourself for an electrifying episode in our Short Story Series, where we delve into the defining moments that have shaped some of the most remarkable journeys from the past six seasons. Today, we spotlight an unforgettable conversation with award-winning entrepreneur Gary Peters. This episode remains one of our most popular for a reason. In this powerful short story, Gary opens up about ho...

In this special live episode, we celebrated the launch of  The First Widow , the thrilling debut novel by my good friend, author, and accomplished entrepreneur, Rob Starr. Known for his achievements across multiple ventures, including a successful insurance firm and a charitable foundation that has raised over a million pounds for young people, Rob’s story is one of relentless drive and heart...

Get ready for a transformative episode in our Short Story Series, where we uncover the pivotal moments that have defined some of the most extraordinary journeys from the past six seasons. This time, we’re thrilled to feature the endlessly creative and visionary Toby Moore. Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to craft a TED Talk that resonates with the world? 🗣️ With the highly anticipated D...

Welcome to another powerful instalment of our short story series, where we explore the transformative moments that have shaped some of the most remarkable journeys over the past six seasons. In this episode, we are honored to feature the deeply inspiring Chris Goodman. "Who am I?" This is the question many of us ask when we feel disconnected from our purpose, and it’s the very question Chris Goodm...

Welcome to another powerful instalment in our short story series, where we uncover the pivotal moments that have shaped some of the most remarkable journeys over the past six seasons. In this episode, we’re honored to feature the extraordinary Rob Starr. In this deeply moving conversation, Rob shares the incredible origin story of the Starr Trust. After the devastating loss of his father and with...

Welcome to a compelling episode in our short story series, where we dive into the moments that have shaped the most inspiring journeys across six seasons. Today, we feature the extraordinary Vince Pemberton. "Don’t take anything for granted." In this brilliant conversation, Vince reflects on his rise to CEO of Rivervale and the journey that started with Eagle Oak Vehicles, the company he and his f...

Welcome to a deeply moving episode in our short story series, where we explore some of the most transformative moments from the past six seasons. Today’s episode features the remarkable Lyndsey Clay. "Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing." In this compelling short story, Lyndsey shares the raw and personal journey of how infertility altered the course of her life – and how, through imme...

Welcome to a transformative instalment of our short story series, where we reflect on some of the most profound moments from the past six seasons of the podcast. Today’s episode features the deeply inspiring Helen Guinness. “80% of the feedback we receive growing up is negative.” ~ Helen Guinness In this compelling short story, Helen takes us on a journey through the power of mindset. She unpacks...

⚠️ Warning ⚠️ This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We do talk about suicide which we know can be distressing. Welcome to another powerful installment of our short story series, where we reflect on some of the most impactful moments from the past six seasons of our podcast. Today, in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, we are honored to share a deeply movin...

“Your dreams are your dreams, and not the same as everyone else's, follow your dreams” This powerful message was just one of the many profound insights shared during our live podcast event with the inspirational Pippa Moyle at PLATF9RM in Hove. The event was the culmination of a journey that began seven years ago when I first met Pippa in 2018. Reconnecting last year, I've witnessed her remarkable...

Welcome to another installment of our short story series, where we revisit some of the most impactful moments from the past six seasons of our podcast. As the Premier League kicked off this weekend, it felt fitting to release our next short story featuring Brighton & Hove Albion legend, Bruno Saltor. Bruno's story is one of resilience, honesty, and profound insight—truly a conversation that re...

Welcome to another profound installment of our short story series, where we revisit the most inspirational insights from the past six seasons of our podcast. Continuing with our Olympic theme, we are deeply honored to feature British Olympic Gold medalist and figure skating legend, Robin Cousins MBE. In this episode, Robin shares a powerful message about the importance of pursuing something in lif...

Welcome to another instalment of our short story series, where we revisit some of the most inspirational insights from the past six seasons of our podcast. Continuing with our Olympic theme, we are honoured to feature British Olympic Silver medalist, the extraordinary Leon Taylor. 🌟  Overcoming the Shadows: A Battle with Mental Health  🌟 In this episode, Leon Taylor courageously opens...

Welcome to another profound installment of our short story series, where we revisit some of the most inspirational insights from the past six seasons of our podcast. As the Paris 2024 Olympics begin, we are thrilled to feature British Olympic Champion, the extraordinary Sally Gunnell OBE. 🌟  Harnessing the Power of a Positive Mindset  🌟 In this episode, we explore the transformative po...