The Bits You Don't See

What does it really mean to live a life of purpose – not just profit? In this powerful conversation, social impact innovator, UN advisor, entrepreneur, author, and influencer Nezha Alaoui sits down with us to share her remarkable journey from growing up in Morocco to building a global movement for women’s empowerment. We talk about: What true leadership looks like Why helping others can be the mos...

🚨 Charlie Johnson: The #1 Online Fitness Coach & Business Mentor 🚨 Welcome to Episode 018 of The Bits You Don’t See Podcast. This week, I sit down with Charlie Johnson — a former estate agent turned global entrepreneur who built a $70M online business, helped over 18,000 clients, and now mentors fitness coaches and online businesses to scale through smart funnels, engineered content, and uns...

Michael Sole, the proprietor of the Den gym, elucidates the intricate balance between catering to the desires and needs of fitness enthusiasts while fostering a vibrant community in Dubai's competitive fitness landscape. Our discussion delves into the genesis of the Den, a facility that aspires to become the preeminent functional fitness gym in the UAE, emphasizing the importance of providing both...

The salient point of this episode revolves around the multifaceted career of Clarita de Quiroz, a singer, model, and hotel owner, who candidly shares her journey through the complexities of the entertainment industry. Clarita reveals that her path has been marked not only by notable successes, such as achieving multiple number one albums, but also by profound personal challenges, including a ten-y...

In this episode of The Bits You Don’t See , we sit down with Eamon Heggarty , founder of Coorie Retreats and soon Fort Springs Spa Retreat – two of the most exciting glamping projects in the UK. After walking away from a corporate career as a quantity surveyor in Dubai , Eamon threw himself into glamping with zero hospitality background and built a premium retreat that now earns over £420,000/year...

This podcast episode delves into the profound implications of communication, emphasizing the significance of clarity and precision in our interactions. We explore the myriad ways in which misunderstandings can arise, often stemming from vague or ambiguous expressions. The discussion further elucidates the importance of context in shaping the meaning of our words, highlighting that effective dialog...

Calum White, the founder and CEO of White & Co, articulates his remarkable journey from Edinburgh to Dubai, where he has established one of the region's most rapidly expanding real estate firms. With over 400 employees and generating a staggering £5 million in monthly revenue, he exemplifies the essence of entrepreneurial resilience and vision. This episode delves into the transformative minds...

From losing her job to building a global translation empire — this is the raw, unfiltered journey of Victoria Nicol. Victoria is the founder of My Language Connection , a specialist language services provider working with clients across 52 countries, including leaders in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. In this episode, she opens up about the real entrepreneurial journey — from starting wit...

🎉 Celebrating 10 Episodes – Learnings, Laughs & Lessons! 🎙️ We’ve hit double digits ! 🚀 The Bits You Don’t See Podcast has officially made it to 10 episodes —and honestly, I wasn’t sure we’d get here. I have a habit of starting things and… well, not finishing them. But this podcast? It’s different. In this special solo episode , I’m reflecting on everything I’ve learned from my incredible gu...

The Auction King: From Attic Office to Scotland’s #2 Auction House What does it take to build a multi-million-pound auction business from scratch? In this episode, we sit down with John Morris , the man who went from selling houses out of his attic to running one of Scotland’s biggest auction houses —and he’s not stopping until he’s number one. 💼 From Humble Beginnings to High-Stakes Deals John s...

🔥 From Scotland’s Football Golden Boy to Building a Fitness Empire – The Untold Journey of Sean McKirdy At 13, Sean McKirdy was Scotland’s next big football star. Training with Liverpool, Man United, Celtic , and making his professional debut for Hearts , his future looked set. ⚽ Then, in just 9 months, he was released – and had to rebuild his life from scratch. Now, Sean has turned his setbacks...

Mutah "Napoleon" Beale – Life with Tupac, The Outlawz & Walking Away from Music 🎙️ Episode Summary: From the streets of Newark to touring the world with Tupac and The Outlawz, Mutah "Napoleon" Beale's life has been a journey of extremes. In this episode, he opens up about his turbulent past, the realities of the rap industry, and the decision that changed his life forever. He shares his experi...

Amy Boulden is a Ladies European Tour winner who once ranked 101st in the world. After dedicating over a decade to professional golf, she recently made the decision to step away from the sport. In this episode, we go deep into her journey—the highs of winning, the struggles behind the scenes, and what comes next. 🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: The moment Amy realised she could turn pro The pressu...

The only regret Jodi Thompson has about moving to Dubai? Not doing it sooner. In this episode, we sit down with Jodi Thompson , one of Dubai’s top real estate recruiters and a powerhouse on LinkedIn. From her early days in property investment to becoming a key figure in Dubai’s real estate recruitment scene, Jodi shares the highs, the struggles, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. We talk...

From growing up on the streets of Ethiopia with nothing to building a multi-million dollar business empire, Johnny Vegas has one of the most unbelievable entrepreneurial journeys you’ll ever hear. Johnny is the International Liaison for the Ethiopian Football Federation , CEO of CloudOut , Strategic Advisor & Co-Owner of Golden Boot Academy , and a key business figure in sports and entertainme...

What does it take to build a thriving creative agency from scratch in one of the world’s most competitive markets? In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Cormack, a self-made entrepreneur who went from hustling with a camera to running a top-tier creative agency in Dubai. 🌍 This episode is packed with value: How Jamie scaled from a 2-person team to managing 24+ creatives 🔝 The reality of workin...

🥊 In this episode, we sit down with professional boxer Lee McGregor , a rising star in the world of boxing. With 15 wins under his belt, Lee shares his incredible journey, including: Fighting on the Fury vs Usyk undercard during Riyadh Season. The sacrifices, sleepless nights, and pressures behind the scenes. The emotional highs and lows of a career in boxing. How he overcame personal tragedy and...

🎧 Welcome to Episode #002 of The Bits You Don't See ! In this episode, we sit down with Alex Cash, the entrepreneurial mastermind behind the UK’s leading glamping pod manufacturer. Starting at just 18 years old, Alex shares how he built a multi-million-pound business from scratch, the wild highs and lows of his journey, and what it takes to thrive in the competitive glamping industry. 🌟 Highligh...

Welcome to the first guest episode of The Bits You Don’t See Podcast ! In this captivating conversation, host Calum sits down with Toby Harris , the UAE’s leading sports masseuse, who has worked with icons like Usain Bolt , UFC fighters , and top entrepreneurs. Toby shares the untold highs and lows of building his business, DXB Sports Massage , in Dubai—from rubbing shoulders (and calves!) with th...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Bits You Don’t See Podcast. In this introduction, we dive into the heart of what this podcast is all about: uncovering the 99% that doesn’t make the highlight reel on social media. From life’s darkest days to the deeper moments that define success, this is where we explore the raw, unfiltered stories that often go untold. In this episode, host Calum shares...