Different Hats Podcast

⚠️ Warning ⚠️ This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We do talk about suicide and child abuse, which we know can be distressing. Step into the realm of inspiration with our latest podcast episode featuring Jo Hunter, the Chief Food Lover behind the remarkable and award-winning handcrafted food producer, Piglets Pantry. Join me as I delve into Jo's extraordinary journ...

Join me this week as I dive into a dynamic conversation with the extraordinary Toby Moore—a true Renaissance man donning multiple hats as a businessman, creative entrepreneur, author, and the curator of TedX Brighton. This isn't just another podcast; it's a powerful exploration of creative freedom, purpose, and embracing life's diverse experiences. Discover Toby's fascinating journey, from closing...

Welcome to an extraordinary episode of our podcast! We're thrilled to bring back our amazing co-host and friend from the Authentic Resilience Podcast, Gary Peters, for another collaboration that promises to be even more captivating than the last. In the spotlight this week is none other than a true Brighton Legend, the remarkable Mr. Dick Knight. A dynamic entrepreneur who spearheaded a highly suc...

This week on the podcast, we bring you the incredible story of Ian Fletcher Price, the man behind a true Sussex Success story. From crafting an ergonomic writing board in his mother's shed to leading a global enterprise, Fletch's journey is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Join us as Fletch takes us back to his boarding school days, shares the pivotal moment of expulsion at 17, and recounts his unc...

⚠️ Warning ⚠️ This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We do talk about suicide, which we know can be distressing. In this week's episode, join us on an inspiring journey with the incredible Jo Prior, a former solicitor turned business maven. From facing adversity as a young mother to overcoming the tragedy of losing her son's father, Jo's story is a testament to unwav...

Step into the extraordinary on this exclusive episode of the Different Hats podcast, where we've teamed up with the Authentic Resilience podcast for a powerhouse collaboration ahead of its highly anticipated launch next year. I'm thrilled to be joined by none other than the remarkable Bruno, a true legend both on and off the pitch. In the span of this captivating conversation, Bruno, a football co...

My guest on the podcast this week is the inspirational Richard Skerritt. Richard is the Founder of Skerritts, independent financial advisors and wealth management company that he started over 30 years ago and is one of Sussex's true success stories. This was a truly amazing episode and one that I am sure will inspire those that listen. We start Richard's story at the beginning as he shares how sta...

My guest on the podcast this week is the Managing Director of DevAssist, Paul Addison.  Paul is a creative thinker with great lateral capacity and a very perceptive eye for profit opportunities and risk. With over 25 year’s experience in residential housing industry.  This brilliant episode was a fantastic insight into the level of risk and reward within the world of property. We start P...

My guest on the Podcast this week is a Principal in the Commercial, Technology and Data Team at EMW, Aiden Dunning . Aiden is able to provide practical and pragmatic advice having moved to EMW Law after holding senior level leadership roles as GC and COO roles within US corporates, Private Equity and UK Plc organisations. His track record shows a history of building and motivating teams to meet bu...

Success, Happiness and Fulfillment.. Words that describe the key answers I am looking for on the podcast and that is why I am so excited to welcome this weeks guest, the very inspirational Helen Guinness. She is as a transformational coach, who helps her clients remove the obstacles to success and happiness. She works with individuals and companies to transform limiting beliefs into focused, profi...

Statistics state that 1-2 people will get diagnosed with Cancer in the UK. In 2019 nearly 400,000 people were diagnosed with cancer, one of those people is my guest this week, the incredible Marcos Jarvis. He is a Dad, husband, storyteller, bespoke builder, ultra athlete, runner and Cancer survivor. This is a story of resilience, self belief and never giving...

 Warning: Viewer Discretion Advised   This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We do talk about sexual abuse, depression and mental health which we know can be distressing. If you have concerns about the content or its potential impact, please seek support from a trusted friend, family member, or professional. This week I welcome motor racing sensation J...

 Warning: Viewer Discretion Advised   This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We do talk about intrafamilial child sexual abuse, which we know can be distressing. If you have concerns about the content or its potential impact, please seek support from a trusted friend, family member, or professional. This week I welcome the truly inspiring Perry Power t...

This week I welcome the inspirational retail entrepreneur Emma Draper to the podcast . She is the current Sussex and Surrey Business women of the year and someone that has grown her retail store Velvet in Hove into a multimillion pound business. I met Emma earlier this year and was quite literally blown away by her story. Her positivity, energy and optimism is infectious, if you view the Velvet in...

Welcome to the launch of Series 5 of the podcast and I could not think of a better guest than the one and only 'Dodge', Paul Rogers. He has worn many different hats throughout his career from commodities trader to professional footballer, commercial manager at BHAFC to business consultant. He is one of the most connected men in Sussex and someone I am lucky to call a close friend. This was such a...

This week ahead of the first episode release of the Newley branded Different Hats podcast I wanted to introduce the podcast, explain the change and some of the principles and purpose behind it. I couldn't do this alone so am joined by my good friend and co founder of Inside Stories the brilliant Gareth Dimelow. The podcast has evolved into something so much more than I had ever imagined, it is whe...

How much can you really learn in 24 hours? It turns out quite a lot. Check out the highlights from the 24 hour podcast challenge I hosted on 13th-14th October 2022. 🧢 "Get fired up by what fires you up and do what you love" ~ Mat Hunter 🧢 "The greatest currency you'll ever own is the way you treat other people" ~ Jack 'The Lad' Hayes 🧢 "Build your network, get your connections, academ...

My Guest this week was our headline speaker at the live event of the 24 hour podcast. Giles Palmer, the Founder of Brandwatch a digital consumer intelligence company.   A company he started from scratch in 2006 and has grown over the past 15 years to £100 million revenue with over 500 staff, with offices globally.  In 2021 they sold to Cision for $450 Million to continue with i...

My guest from the 24 hour podcast this week is our very own podcast producer, founder of H2 Productions, the one and only Martin Leppard. When Martin was at school his teacher said to him. "You'll never make a career out of playing with speakers and lights" Now after over two decades of working in events and "playing with speakers and light", after founding H2 Productions, Martin and his team have...

My guest from the 24 hour podcast this week is Tom Freyberg, Founder & Creative Content Director specialising in water, circular economy & climate-tech. He is a Video storyteller, Podcaster, Speaker & Moderator that founded Atlantean Media in 2018. This was a brilliant episode that we recorded during the 24 hour podcast while Tom was in Sydney airport waiting to catch a flight. Tom sha...

My guest from the 24 hour podcast this week is Sonny Cutting an entrepreneur and founder of Network Xpress Ltd, the brand which powers the Sussex Business Show, The Tiger's Pen, The Directors' Hub and the Entrepreneurs Blog UK, and founded in Sussex. Sonny has grown into a well-known innovator and disruptor for businesses in the local region, bringing new ideas and concepts to tradeshows and event...

My guest on the podcast this week is Managing Director of 365 Employment Law Solicitors, Alex Jones. Specialising in all aspects of Employment Law, Alex is a specialist Employment Solicitor, who advises both employers and employees on the complex issues in Employment Law. With his extensive experience he has specialised in Employment Law for nearly 20 years. In this episode Alex talks us through h...

This week we have a bonus episode from the 24 hour podcast with James Greenfield, the CEO and Co-Founder of branding agency Koto. With 100 designers and strategists across five studios in Berlin, London, Los Angeles, New York and Sydney. The team work with industries impacting the present and startups changing our future including Airbnb, Netflix and Uber. In this fascinating conversation James ta...

This week we have a special bonus episode with the County Business TALKS Live Podcast Show from the amazing Soho House, with very special guest Omar Lyefook MBE. In April 2023 I had the honour of chatting with a music icon with a career spanning 4 decades, a ‘signature’ hit tune that led on to eight solo albums ; collaborations with some of the biggest names in pop music history Stevie Wonder, Leo...

And that as they say is a wrap… Series 4 has come to an end and what a series it has been..  I recorded my 50th episode to kick off the series with the Olympic champion Sally Gunnell, which was pretty epic.. As she touched on how we need to believe in the process, but that you’ve got to know what that process is…  I also had diving silver medallist Leon Taylor on the podcast.. Absol...