Different Hats Podcast

We round off series 4 this week in style as I catch up with a very good friend of mine and the founder of Authentic Resilience Gary Peters . He is an award winning entrepreneur, winning numerous awards including  Entrepreneur of the year, businessman of the year and greatest contribution to the community, plus the founder of several award winning talent driven organisations including lov...

My guest on the podcast this week is Kyriakos Baxevanis. He is an entrepreneur that spins more plates than me. He is the Co-founder & Managing Director at Little Jasmine Therapies Ltd, Axiom Brighton Limited, The Right People Ltd and the founder of the fabulous Greek Restaurant in Hove, Nostos.  This is a story of what can truly be achieved with self belief, drive and developing a gr...

My guest on the podcast this week is Managing Director of Rubix VT, Nick Poyner. Nick is a highly experienced professional within the telecoms industry and someone that has been helping people and businesses connect for over 20 years. But this is not an episode about a telecoms company. This is a story of resilience, self belief, following your dreams and never giving up. Nick talks about a d...

This week's episode of the podcast we talk to husband and wife team Jo and Dave Blood, founders of Posture People and love your workspace, experts in ergonomic chairs, sit to stand workstations and accessories such as an ergonomic mouse or an ergonomic keyboards. In this captivating episode, join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of a husband and wife team, who both were not from entrepren...

This week's episode of the podcast we talk to BranDad himself, Bill Wallsgrove. A brand strategy consultant with decades of experience from working on global brands, to running his own agency to now as a consultant supporting many individuals and businesses to discover their brand identity. Bill's knowledge is incredible as we discuss the history of branding and how a brand is so much more than ju...

This week's episode of the podcast we talk to the amazing, Romy Alford. She is an award winning film producer that she received whilst at university, has had an Ofsted outstanding career in education with continually nationally beating results in Media Studies, a burlesque dancing, single mother to two children and the founder of the Black Market a business she has dreamt of since she was 18....

⚠️ Warning ⚠️ This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We do talk about suicide, which we know can be distressing. This week's episode of the podcast we talk to a truly inspirational entrepreneur, Rob Goddard, as I am joined on this special episode by my co-host, the wonderful Jo Baldwin Trott . Rob is an investor, author, mentor, board advisor and someone that has gro...

In this weeks bonus episode we talk with the inspirational Sarah Hurst . The founder and also Aesthetic Therapist at Sarah Hurst Skin Clinic in Brighton. She is also the Co-author of the best selling book Beauty and the Best. This is a truly inspirational story of resilience and power of a positive mindset. Sarah takes us on her entrepreneurial journey that started from a young age and built up he...

My guest on the podcast this week is someone that has been an inspirational and influential figure within the Sussex Business Community for many years, he is the Managing Director at the Grand Brighton and Richmond Hill Hotels, Andrew Mosley. This is a truly brilliant episode packed with passion, inspiration, insights, humour and a lot more. We take a look back and Andrew's life growing up an...

In this weeks bonus episode we talk with the amazing Mo Kanjilal. Co-Creator @ Watch This Sp_ce - helping people to walk the talk to create diverse, inclusive teams, she is NED, Trustee, Conference Speaker, podcast host, Writer and Mentor. When we recorded this episode during the 24 hour podcast Mo's energy and enthusiasm was infectious at hour 21. She shares her incredible story from growing up a...

My guest this week is CEO of Brighton Dome and Festival Andrew Comben . Andrew is a prominent figure in the arts and culture scene in Brighton, UK. He has been the Chief Executive of Brighton Dome and Festivals for the past 15 years. During his tenure, he oversaw the transformation of the historic Brighton Dome venue and helped establish Brighton as a leading cultural destination. Under Andrew's l...

My guest on the Podcast this week is Matt Garman, Creator and CEO of Sales Enabla. He is Sales Enablement Expert with in a variety of sales related businesses spanning three decades, he is Speaker, Mentor, Non Exec Director, Ironman, Channel Swimmer and most recently to add to the repertoire he has just rowed the Atlantic Ocean.  I recorded this episode of the podcast with him which was...

My guest on the podcast this week is the owner of Cobb PR, Tim Cobb . Tim has been an influential and inspirational figure within the Sussex business community for nearly 3 decades. I was fortunate enough to meet him at the start of my business journey in Sussex when he came in for a traditional wet shave at the salon, some 11 years ago to help me launch the shave academy. I was grateful for his s...

My guest on the podcast this week is Lucy Tarrant a Solicitor with over 28 years legal experience and Managing Director at Cognitive Law Limited, she is past President of the Sussex Law Society and someone who has been on a mission to create a place where solicitors could work to live and not live to work.  In this brilliant episode Lucy talks about how she was a witness in a magist...

My guest on the podcast this week is the founder of Dad La Soul, Dan Flanagan . An entrepreneurial, curious and creative thinker with a relentless passion and commitment for increasing the understanding of how social impact research, reporting, storytelling and commercially-focused strategies can work together hand-in-hand.  He is an award-winning and respected thought leader in the men's men...

My guest on the podcast this week is an Olympic Silver Medalist and the voice of British diving Leon Taylor. Leon is also a Speaker, Executive coach, Mentor, Author, Co-founder Adeki Performance and BBC Commentator.  Leon's passion for everything he does has helped him achieve sustained success at the highest level. A 20 year career in a demanding sport is a notable feat in itself. But his br...

Welcome to this weeks episode of the podcast with very special guest Monty Munford. Monty is a keynote speaker on technology, speaking at more than 200 global events... He has interviewed and conducted fireside chats with names such as Kim Kardashian, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Steve Wozniak (twice), and more at the world's best tech events.  He was previously a weekly tech columnist for Forbe...

This weeks special guest is CEO of Rivervale Cars Ltd Vince Pemberton. He has been in the motor trade and Sussex business community for nearly three decades and today he shares his journey with us. Two weeks ago we released a tribute from this episode to Vince's father Alex Pemberton who sadly passed away recently. This is a brilliant episode from someone that was told by his careers officer he w...

This is the 50th Episode of the County Business TALKS podcast and the start of series 4. To kick off this series I was honoured and privileged to welcome the one and only Sally Gunnell OBE; the Essex Girl who captured the hearts of a nation. She remains the only woman ever to hold four major track titles concurrently – with Gold medals in the Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth games. F...

🖤 "Don't take anything for granted" 🖤 On 31st January 2023 I recorded an episode of the podcast with CEO of Rivervale Cars Ltd my good friend Vince Pemberton . On every episode I always ask my guests who has inspired them throughout their journey. During the whole of this episode it was clear that Vince’s Dad, Alex Pemberton had been that person for him, not only as a father, but a friend,...

This week's episode is from the 24 hour podcast with Jon Saunders. Jon has had a long career in the hospitality industry, running, managing and owning bars. Now with a wealth of knowledge he is empowering hospitality business leaders to transform soft skills from a team liability into a formidable asset through high-energy facilitated training sessions. He has also completed two Iron Man challenge...

This week's episode is from the 24 hour podcast with the Brighton & Hove Albion legend  Will Buckley. Every Brighton & Hove Albion FC fan remembers that epic first competitive game at the Amex with Will's late winner against Doncaster, we relive that moment along with other highlights from his amazing career and tap into the mindset of what it takes to achieve high performance. In thi...

This week's episode is from the 24 hour podcast with the amazing Leigh Otterson Walter, an entrepreneur, community builder and truly wonderful, inspirational human being. In this episode we discuss: 💥 Her traumatic childhood in South Africa 💥 Parenthood 💥 How Covid destroyed her travel business 💥 What it takes to build a value driven community This was a truly wonderful conversation with a won...

This weeks episode is from the 24 hour podcast with the inspirational Austin Okolo. Austin is an Award-winning serial entrepreneur, the Co-founder & CEO of The Gen Z Club, founder of readingwithaustin.com and Borntostandoutldn.com. He is an individual that has always thought he stood out and has recently learned to embrace his differences and what made him unique. He learnt that those differen...

This weeks episode is from the 24 hour podcast with special guest Steven Edwards. Steven is best known for winning the 6th series of MasterChef: The Professionals in 2013 becoming one of the youngest ever winners of the competition at the age of 26. Double Michelin starred chef Michel Roux Jnr. commented:  "His food is lovely. He makes food that is great to eat, expertly cooked, presented wit...