The Conscious Founder Podcast: Growth Mindsets, Leadership & High Performance For Entrepreneurs to Create Massive Impact whilst Avoiding Burnout

Text Alexi a question or feedback KEY TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:  Why some struggle more than others in their work life Freedom = Pressure The four existential givens of life How death can help you live more consciously The benefits of zooming in & zooming out  What is awe & why it is so powerful How to cultivate more awe in your life The 8 wonders of everyday life Lauren is a multi-passionate...

Text Alexi a question or feedback This is a very special episode with my good friend Ed, who I have known for 15 years. This conversation is different to most and some may find it difficult to listen to. But that's what makes it such an important episode for myself, Ed, his close friends and family, and those who may have been affected by something similar. Ed was sexually abused at the age o...

Text Alexi a question or feedback KEY TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: Following  intuition Seeing trauma as a gift Why discomfort in our lives is key Experiencing ecstasy moments during hardship Why eating high-quality food is so important Why we spend money on things we can’t directly measure Social media consumption vs. real world consumption Ryan is a founder, living as a digital nomad, with a passion fo...

Text Alexi a question or feedback KEY TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: Defining moments in Anthony’s life Accountability vs Guilt Letting go as a founder Setting yourself up to achieve what you really want Habit building Changing your relationship with death Making superficial conversations more meaningful Simple habits to help navigate tough times Anthony is the CEO & Co-Founder of Stashbee and Founder...

Text Alexi a question or feedback KEY TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: Digital nomad life Happiness doesn’t come from money Living a remarkable life What makes a good leader? Being vulnerable How to get the most out of social media Being a founder is lonely How to stay connected when working in a fully remote company Remote companies save money, but Matteo doesn’t see it as “saved money” Founders: ask yourse...

Text Alexi a question or feedback KEY TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: How he started the podcast and what he owes his success to? Is there a work / life balance? The line - where and when to be vulnerable Living with bulimia / eating disorders & how to address it What is human happiness? How to inspire a team and create a clear vision What keeps Harry motivated and his ‘why’ How to think about mental he...

Text Alexi a question or feedback A special episode with Ricky Blair who has been Alexi's mentor for the last few years, who ultimately changed the course of his life. Ricky was a huge part of the reason Alexi started this podcast and set up The Conscious Founder - Mindset Coaching for business founders. It was a pleasure to pick Ricky's brain and hear his incredible success story and wh...

Text Alexi a question or feedback George is the co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Sanctus. Sanctus is an organisation that supports and partners with businesses to normalise mental health within the workplace. They offer a proactive and preventative solution, making it easier for employees to talk about their mental health and general wellbeing at work.  Even if you haven’t heard of Sanct...

Text Alexi a question or feedback Scarlett Clark is the award-winning founder and CEO of Smart Girl Tribe, the UK's number one female empowerment community. Scarlett uses her energy to empower women to design a life they love as their most authentic selves through her top-rated podcast, successful event series, her YouTube channel and activism. Scarlett regularly speaks at Harvard University...

Text Alexi a question or feedback Artist and art educator Georgie Mason joins the Mind Field pod to talk all things mindfulness and art. ​Georgie is a contemporary landscape painter based out of London and since graduating, she has exhibited internationally including at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, the Affordable Art Fairs, and the Museum of Goa in India.  Her work is held in public and pr...

Text Alexi a question or feedback Ella Greenwood is a filmmaker and mental health activist from London. At the age of only 19, she is the director of the vastly expanding London based production company Broken Flames Productions which is focusing on a slate of mental health based projects. She has had her work selected for BAFTA accredited festivals and featured by Deadline, Huffington Post, Varie...

Text Alexi a question or feedback Minderful co-founder James Harrop joins the Mind Field podcast to talk us through his experience of living with bi-polar disorder and co-founding the mental fitness company ‘Minderful’. The soon to be launched app and website were created to make mental fitness available to all. After wrestling with bipolar throughout their twenties, James and his co-founder Nick...

Text Alexi a question or feedback La Lionne co-founder Megan Felton joins the Mind Field Pod to discuss the link between mental health and skin. Megan takes us through her own battles with her skin and how that led to her starting Lionne. The company was born out of frustration with the skincare industry and they look to give their customers and clients the right tools and knowledge to make more i...

Text Alexi a question or feedback Gals Who Graduate founder Brontë King joins the Mind Field Pod to talk all things University and mental health. Brontë is the founder of an organisation called Gals Who Graduate. Gals who Graduate is a community and space that brings like-minded females together to support one another through all of the fun and games that University has to offer. It acts as a supp...

Text Alexi a question or feedback Ben West’s life was turned upside in 2018 when his younger brother committed suicide. Ben grieved and sought answers, like we all would. He then made a decision that would alter the direction his life would take: He decided to turn all his energy towards campaigning for mental health awareness. Ben joins the Mind Field Pod to tell us his story, from tragic beginni...

Text Alexi a question or feedback Grace Kingswell is a clinical nutritional therapist with a specialised interest in the functional medicine approach to health. She is particularly interested in the field of gut health, skin disorders, toxicity, mould and mycotoxins, hormones and allergies. She joins the Mind Field Pod to discuss all this and her journey to being a nutritional therapist. She has b...

Text Alexi a question or feedback Jon Toms is a student wellness manager at Tileyard education, a record label and college based in London. Jon takes us through his own story and explains how his own mental health battles led to him starting a career in the space. He discusses the most common problems he sees amongst his students and the practical advice he gives to those who might be struggling. ...

Text Alexi a question or feedback Moya is a London based model and the co-founder of Models Empowered, a community that supports, informs and empowers fashion models. She's represented in the UK by Wilhelmina and has worked for the likes of Victoria Beckham's beauty brand and Charlotte Tilbury. Her involvement in modelling doesn't stop here. As part of her work with Models Empowered...

Text Alexi a question or feedback Michael McCaffrey is a breathwork and mindfulness teacher. He is the founder of Breathing Space Wellness, a group that provides individual and corporate wellness coaching - their clients include WeWork, Amazon and Chelsea FC's Women’s team. Michael's own journey is a pretty amazing one; Michael grew up with a nagging sense that something wasn’t quite as...

Text Alexi a question or feedback Josh is one of the UK’s most influential mental health advocates and he regularly speaks on the BBC, ITV & Channel 5 news. Josh has spoken in the House of Commons, contributed to government mental health policy and even advised the scriptwriting team on Hollyoaks. He now runs resilience workshops for global brands and organisations. Josh has become quite the a...

Text Alexi a question or feedback Josh is an author and mental health speaker. He's recently written a book entitled Anxious Man: Notes on a Life Lived Nervously. It's a book that the great Stephen Fry described as 'required reading' and one that he read in one sitting - high praise indeed. In 2016 Josh experienced an intense mental breakdown which culminated in him being diagn...

Text Alexi a question or feedback Jamie is the founder and host of the Man Down Podcast: The Anti-Man-Up movement. It is a podcast focused on men's mental health where Jamie speaks to inspirational men about their mental health journey to show that vulnerability isn’t rooted in weakness, but in strength. We talk to Jamie about how his own anxiety and panic attacks led to him starting the podc...

Text Alexi a question or feedback As the host of the MimiBee podcast and creator of the Mimi-Method program, Mimi has built up a huge following on social media and a devoted community that looks to her for personal development and success tips. Mimi joins the Mind Field Pod to talk all things personal growth. She recounts just how much she has developed and changed over the past six years. She tel...

Text Alexi a question or feedback Eating Psychologist and coach Zane Zābere joins the Mind Field Pod to tackle the world of eating disorders. She takes us through her own battles with various eating disorders and mental health problems and how they led to her desire to help others with similar problems. Zane discusses the obvious link that she has seen between mental health battles and eating diso...

Text Alexi a question or feedback Shamus was your everyday student enjoying everything that University had to offer; right up until he suffered a traumatic experience from a pill on a night out. The drug proved to be a trigger that saw his mental health unravel over the next year: what he refers to as ‘the year long come-down’. A single panic attack developed into something much more serious. Sham...