Evolve to Succeed

Jan Cavelle began her entrepreneurial journey as a struggling single mum to two young children. She subsequently founded a highly-successful furniture business. Now 'retired' she is a writer, author and speaker on all things entrepreneurial, and is passionate about guiding others on their business careers.

Safia Qureshi is an award-winning architect, innovation designer and educator. She is also the founder of CLUBZERØ a company that's set its sights on building the infrastructure for sustainable food and beverage consumption.

Ben Ashton co-founded Good Oaks Home Care when he was just 22. Ten years on, it has an annual turnover of almost £10-million across an operation of 14 franchises.

For more than 30 years, Bernie Shrosbree has coached some of the world's top athletes, including Olympic gold medallists and racing drivers like Jenson Button, Mark Webber and Colin McRae. He gives insight into the mindset of high-performance individuals and how you can bring those traits into your own life.

Richard Bassett is co-founder of Mentor360 , a wellbeing app that helps you form new habits, define positive progressions and set actionable outcomes. The ultimate aim of Mentor360—dubbed a pocket life coach—is to build your mental fitness by helping you to get to know yourself better.

Levent Yildizgoren , co-founder of TTC wetranslate , a multi-award winning translation and localisation company, discusses how to understand and navigate cultural practices and differences when expanding your business globally.

Host Warren Munson counts down the ten most popular podcasts from 2021. This episode features Matt Hawkins, Glenn St John-Colgan, Lyndon Stickley, Joshua Simon and James Pickles.

Host Warren Munson counts down the ten most popular podcasts from 2021. Featuring Pip Hare, Tracey Howes, Steve Bolton, Tim Lewis and Cas Paton. 

Guy Blaskey , founder of Pooch & Mutt —a natural food and supplement brand for dogs—talks company purpose, how to market as a small business, the importance of understanding cashflow and his dedication to learning.

Chris O'Reilly, CEO of Presto Music , on developing the shop's e-commerce platform, why bricks and mortar still matter, and the power of music to transform lives and bring communities together.

Shay O'Carroll, co-founder of PixelMax , on the future of hybrid working and virtual events—how can the experience be richer and more interactive? What could be the longterm effects of living and working in a metaverse?

British adventurer, Alastair Humphreys , discusses anxiety, the difficulties of being a brand, and the realisation that led him to the concept of the microadventure.

US-based Doug Brown got involved in his family business when he was only three years old. He has since gone on to create more than 35 companies and is currently CEO of Business Success Factors and established the Sales Revenue Growth University.

Rupert Holloway, founder of Conker Spirit , talks about his journey from disgruntled quantity surveyor to establishing Dorset's first ever gin distillery.

In this, the 100th episode of the Evolve to Succeed podcast, host Warren Munson sits down to talk with Kelly Webb about the highs and lows of his personal and professional journey until this point.

David Haze, founder of Nomadic Paddler and a five-time world record holder for stand-up paddle boarding, talks openly about his time in prison, and how he found meaning and redemption through adventure.

Trevor Merriden, founder and MD of Merriborn Media , talks about the importance of Thought Leadership, both as an effective form of content marketing and as a means to encourage and strengthen collaboration among business leaders.

Hannah Sills, MD at Team Jobs , talks about the pleasures and challenges of taking on the role of MD within an entrepreneurial business, as well as the future of recruitment in the UK.

Adam King, CEO of SwipeStation , talks the tech behind reducing queues, bespoke tailor ventures in Vietnam and the time he watched television for 48 hours straight. Show Notes: (2:34) Being made redundant, travelling to Asia and setting up a bespoke tailoring business in Vietnam (9:12) At what point did you realise the tailor service was working? (11:59) Where is the tailoring business now and wha...

Lottie Hawkins, founder of Earthly Biochar , talks about her biochar mission, sustainability and the impact today's young entrepreneurs will have on the future of both business and the planet. Show Notes: (2:49) What is biochar? (5:42) What led to your interest in biochar? (7:17) What is Earthly Biochar's core business? (8:15) How do you use biochar in different environments? (9:21) The challenges...

Your host, Warren Munson, reviews four articles from the Evolve website - '3 ways to use fear to your advantage', 'Is your job title your identity?' 'Where do old entrepreneurs go to thrive?' and 'Know your limits'. Show Notes: (2:27) 3 ways to use fear to your advantage (8:52) Is your job title your identity? (13:50) Where do old entrepreneurs go to thrive? (18:01) Know your limits    

Jonnie Jensen is the founder of Team Super Dad and the Hero Academy. He helps busy fathers and husbands strive towards a better life balance by reconnecting with their core purpose, and recover things that have inevitably been lost along their business journeys. Show Notes: (2:40) What is Team Super Dad and the Hero Academy? (6:30) Defining the modern dad (12:10) Measuring personal and professiona...

Tom Quay is the CEO and co-founder of Passenger , a digital customer experience platform that supports more than 70 public transport operators and whose ultimate goal is to drive sustainability by reengaging and revitalising perceptions around public transport, especially bus travel. Show Notes: (2:11) Early beginnings and journey to the founding of Passenger (3:09) So you don't think you were des...

Glenn St John-Colgan, managing director of Augmentas , talks about his years in the civil service, discusses his strong business principles and guides you through the minefield of public sector tendering. Show Notes: (3:10) Working in the civil service and how Augmentas came about (5:33) The changing approach of the public sector (9:25) What does Augmentas do? (11:30) Advice for SMEs applying for...

Nicky Rudd, founder of Padua Communications , demystifies the minefield of PR & communications, talks about working with her husband and how she went from teacher and journalist to business owner. Show Notes: (2:42): Background in teaching and early career in PR (7:14) Maintaining that teaching spirit with monthly free event for business owners (8:16) Career at BBC (12:15) Advantages of volunteeri...