IF YOU CAN

Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop is an explorer, educator, and founder of one of the world's most innovative environmental education platforms. Jamie's life has taken him from teaching English in the Dalai Lama's monastery to trekking through the Himalayas and even being held at gunpoint for standing by his values. In this remarkable conversation, Jamie shares the lessons he learned from spending...

Christian Hewgill is a Formula 1 presenter, broadcaster, author, and host of two of the sport's biggest podcasts. From reporting in the F1 pit lane to becoming one of the most recognisable voices in motorsport media, Christian has built a career around the sport he loves. But behind the scenes, the journey has been far from straightforward. In this episode, Christian opens up about the challen...

Harry Whelan held the record for the feastest time to kayak around Great Britain as part of a 3 man team, as well as the record for the fastest time to circumnavigate Ireland solo in a kayak. In this episode of If You Can, Louis joins Harry on an eye-opening Thames journey from Battersea to Greenwich, as he kicks of his training ahead of his next Kayking challenge. If you'd like to find out mo...

Vicki Anstey is world record-holding adventurer, resilience coach, entrepreneur, and former SAS: Who Dares Wins finalist. Vicki has rowed across the Pacific Ocean, raced 3,000 miles across America, and completed ultra-endurance events in some of the world's harshest environments. But her story didn't begin with adventure. After leaving a long-term relationship that had left her with little...

Jack Jarvis is a former British soldier and the first person in history to row solo, unsupported from mainland Europe to North America. Over 111 days, Jack covered 4,630 miles alone at sea, facing storms, exhaustion, isolation, and some of the harshest conditions the Atlantic Ocean could throw at him. But this challenge was about more than setting a world-first. It was driven by a deeply personal...

Louis sits down with Daren Parr, a London cab driver who rowed over 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Daren shares the reality of spending 60 days at sea, battling exhaustion, huge waves, and the temptation to quit, while raising money for charity. A fascinating conversation about resilience, teamwork, and what ordinary people can achieve when they refuse to give up.

Today on If You Can, Louis sits down with Olympic gold medallist and world record holder Sally Gunnell. One of the most dominant athletes Britain has ever produced. Over an extraordinary 24-month period, Sally won every major title available to her while breaking British, European and World records in the 400m hurdles. But behind the medals and success was relentless discipline, pressure, sacrific...

Calum Sharma is a performance coach who works with, not only the rich and famous, but also me as I begin my strength and conditioning training ahead of my next big adventure. I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They supported my last adventure across Australia, and this project wouldn’t exist without that belief and trust. It means a lot to have partners who care abo...

Lucy Charles-Barclay is a Professional Triathlete and three-time Ironman World Champion. In this episode, we talk about the moments that shaped Lucy's journey, from the struggles and failures to the mindset that pushed her through. If you’re considering a leap, change of direction, or figuring out your next step, this conversation will leave you with practical lessons you can actually use! I a...

Matt Martin is a serial entrepreneur who's launched three successful businesses across three different industries. In this episode, we dive into Matt's story and I ask him the Top 5 most Googled questions about starting a business. If you’re considering a leap, change of direction, or figuring out your next step, this conversation will leave you with [number] practical lessons you can actu...

Ben Cook, a former Royal Marine Officer, now spends his time living well outside the realms of military discipline, and instead dedicates his life to adventure and discovery. We talk about the moments that shaped Ben's journey, from what inspired his military career, to what he discovered about himself on the Silk Road. If you’re considering a leap, change of direction, or figuring out your ne...

Tom Dean MBE is a triple Olympic gold medallist and one of Britain’s most accomplished swimmers. In this episode, we talk about the moments that shaped his journey, from the setbacks of COVID and the pressure of Olympic preparation to becoming Olympic champion and learning how to handle life in the public eye. Tom shares powerful insights on pressure, discipline, self-belief, routine and performan...

Alex Gray AKA Apollo from Gladiators is a former professional Rugby Player, NFL Athlete and current Gladiator! We talk about the moments that shaped his journey, from realising his potential at school to making multiple dreams a reality by his mid-thirties. Alex explains that the achievements you see on the surface do not reveal the full story, and that's what we explore in this episode of If...

This week, Louis sits down with Joe Holsgrove, a bespoke tailor building his name in one of the world’s most demanding industries. They talk about the discipline and attention to detail required to master a craft, the sacrifices that come with pursuing excellence, and the responsibility of creating something that truly lasts. I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They...

Radzi Chinyanganya is a broadcaster and presenter, best known for Blue Peter and covering some of the biggest sporting events in the world. We talk about the reality behind his journey, from three years of rejection, setbacks and survival, to finally getting his break and stepping onto one of the most iconic shows on TV. Radzi shares powerful insights on resilience, self-belief, uncertainty and wh...

After some hugely insightful conversations with world-class performers from CEOs to fighter pilots to Heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis - Louis Alexander reflects on the biggest lessons learned so far. In this solo episode of If You Can, Louis answers your most asked questions on sponsorship, risk, and building a career as a professional adventurer before breaking down the 5 lessons that ha...

Dr Krish Ramdoo is a surgeon-turned-entrepreneur and the founder of Tympa Health, a groundbreaking healthtech company transforming ear and hearing care around the world. We talk about the moments that shaped his journey, from the challenges of medical training and failing a critical exam to leaving surgery behind to build a global healthcare business. Dr Krish shares practical insights on confiden...

Mandy Hickson is a former Royal Air Force Tornado pilot who spent nearly two decades flying on the front line. In this episode of If You Can, Mandy shares the journey that took her from dreaming about flying to operating one of the RAF’s most formidable aircraft in high-pressure combat environments. She reflects on the moment the rules changed allowing women to fly in combat roles and how she appl...

Lennox Lewis is a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, Olympic gold medalist, and one of the greatest boxers in history. In this episode, we explore the moments that shaped his journey. From losing at the 1984 Olympics to returning with a relentless mindset. Being knocked out as a professional to rebuilding himself and avenging EVERY defeat. Lennox shares powerful insights on confi...

Jordan Adams is a dementia advocate, endurance runner, and one of the leading young voices raising awareness for dementia research. We talk about the moments that shaped their journey, from losing his mum and discovering he carries the same rare gene that could lead to dementia to raising hundreds of thousands of pounds through extreme endurance challenges and building a growing platform to drive...

Michael Brennan is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Bob. We talk about the moments that shaped his journey, from being bullied as a child and building a global safeguarding platform, to rebuilding his life and business after burnout and personal tragedy. Michael shares practical insights on risk, resilience, self-belief, discipline, navigating uncertainty, and what it really takes to commit to...

Justin St Paul is a fitness model, personal trainer, and former competitive bodybuilder known for his jaw-dropping physique, relentless work ethic, and success on the international stage. From winning major titles to competing across the globe, he built a reputation as one of the most recognisable figures in the physique world. Justin inspired countless fans with his discipline, transformation, an...

Giles Davies is a Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and is the Lead Surgeon and Director of Breast Surgery, Cancer Board Chairman and Board Member at Cromwell Hospital. We talk about the moments that shaped his journey, from learning how to juggle a relationship with an intense workload to becoming one of the world's most respected medical professionals. Giles shares practical insights on pressure, humil...

Jordan Wylie MBE is a is a British adventurer, author, TV personality and former soldier known for his extreme expeditions, bestselling books, and charity work. He’s also a national ambassador for the UK’s Army Cadet Force and has been recognised with an MBE for his services to charity and education. In the episode we talk about the moments that shaped his journey, from spending a night in a polic...

Paul Zerdin is the world's most successful Ventriloquist, having performed for millions - including royalty - and becoming the first British person to win America's Got Talent. We talk about the moments that shaped his journey, from his experiences as a child with an unconventional hobby, to taking a life-changing risk in leaving the UK to follow the American dream! Paul shares practical insights...