The Ignition Podcast

This spark from the Ignition podcast features Joana Fidalgo and her experience with Imposter syndrome. Now you have probably felt this in the places where you least expect it. Work, events or maybe even your personal life. But imposter syndrome for Joana is a sign that she is in the right place. And it was amazing to hear how she felt when getting that Job at the intercooler, all through showing h...

This week on the ignition podcast we hear from James Hawkins, he is starting his F3 journey. James hasn't been in motorsport before and much like me is infatuated with the details that he is finding out along his path. If you are wondering how you can get into F3 listen to this, it might not be orthodox but you will learn how hard you need to work, the dedication you have to have and most importan...

Jack Smith, an entrepreneur in the automotive industry, saw an opportunity in the market for the original F87 chassis and founded AUTOID. With his sights set on growth and following in his grandad's footsteps, Jack hopes to take his e-commerce business to the next level by expanding into brick-and-mortar stores and beyond. Tune in to the latest automotive podcasts to learn more about Jack's journe...

You just heard from Craig from Driventofightuk; CraigsCraig's story is always one I'll remember, not because of his condition but for his mindset. Yes, this podcast is about finding out how to get into the automotive and motorsport industries, but it's also about the things that encompass your mental and physical health. And I know that speaking to Craig helped me with my mindset and to be gratefu...

Welcome to The Ignition Podcast, hosted by Harry Phypers. In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Matthew Simmonite, the founder of Matthew Simmonite Racing. Join us as we delve into his passion for sustainability in motorsport, specifically grassroots racing, and his remarkable journey in the 750 Motor Club MX5 series. Throughout this episode, Harry Phypers uncovers Matthew's drive t...

Looking for some inspiration and guidance on your journey of self-discovery? Look no further than the latest episode of the Ignition Podcast, featuring Unity marketer Alex. In this episode, Alex shares his inspiring story of personal growth and how the lockdown motivated him to take on new challenges and seek new opportunities. Whether you're in the automotive industry or just looking to improve y...

B_Road Hunting club are building the stag, a new pub based in Challock, making it their own and creating a home for their community. Ed and Rog are turning something they had a dream for into a reality. Watch and listen to how we cover the progression and various aspects, from what it is like to run the pub to the risk involved in being a part of it. Find B_Road here: https://www.instagram.com/b_r...

This week on The Ignition Podcast, we have guest Kiran Mistry; Kiran is a hypercar broker, and in this episode, you will hear from him how he found that path, the journey he has taken and why it's essential to take advice from CEOs of Sports people and business people. Kiran started life in the corporate machine, but after a trip to Malaysia, he can provide some insights on how you can make money...

In this short spark, a conversation about how we are moulded and the parts that make us into cars. For Shahzad, it was born into him at no distinct moment when he saw a cool car, just a born love for cars. The outside influences teach us as kids what being human is like, so I'm interested to know what got you into cars. Find Shahzad:  https://browncarguy.com/ Shahzads Episode:  https://s...

On The Ignition podcast, we speak to BrownCarGuy and find out more about him and the journey he has been on. From Saudi to England and back again, Shahzad really has had an exciting past, and his future even more so. Suppose you want to know how the brown car guy got into cars. This is the podcast for you. Brown car guy:  https://browncarguy.com/ -------------------- Thank you to our sponsors...

This week on our podcast, we talk with Ben Hedley, CEO of The Little Car Company. They create hand-built, licensed junior cars that offer unforgettable driving experiences across generations. Tune in to learn how they're revolutionizing the world of junior cars and hear Ben's vision for the future of the company. Find Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjahedley/ Find The Little Car Company: https...

In this episode of The Ignition Podcast, we have a fascinating conversation with Shamaila, a talented and trailblazing car sculptor who has overcome adversity to pursue her passion in the automotive industry. Shamaila shares her inspiring story of rising above childhood bullying and pursuing her dreams of becoming a car designer, eventually discovering her love for clay sculpting during her univer...

Adam Gompertz is the founder of REVS-limiter community, a car club and community of like-minded individuals. I spoke to Adam in depth about his life; this part of the conversation on mental health made me think about the importance of community and communion. Find Adam:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-gompertz-0673438/ Find REVS:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/revslimiter/ Adams Epis...

Car Journalist Turned Top Gear Magazine editor Sam Burnett is on the Ignition podcast. This podcast is excellent for people wanting to get into the world of car reviewing, journalism, and all careers to do with car writing. Journalists and car reviewers all have their unique styles. From Clarkson to Abigayle Andre, everyone has a fantastic voice worth attending to. But how do you get that attentio...

Our spark today is with the founder of iliketorace.com , Alexander Lee, a Motorsport fanatic and Entrepreneur. In this short clip, we hear why being an entrepreneur may not be for you and how this life isn't for everyone; the struggles and hardships have to be matched by self-belief and confidence. So learn how you, too, can keep up with your ambition and make the most of your passion for motorspo...

On the Ignition podcast, I spoke to MD Nick Fox, who started Centric Creative with his co-founder Tom Keega. Nick went from a skeleton crew to employing 10 people in his company. In this episode, we talk about his journey and what it's been like running a company and dealing with anxiety. But having that company be aligned with your passion is the reason it works. -------------------- Find Nick: h...

Becca Taylor Becca is known more for her journalism and car reviews than her racing, and her channel Driving Bex has well over 7K subscribers. It was amazing to learn more about how she got into cars at a young age and that the content she is creating now is a direct result of her years working in content creation. If you are looking for some great car content and stuff that is amazing to watch, I...

The Ignition Podcast, How to start a career in motorsport and automotive industries as a videographer. Today's guest, Ed, started in Uni to tell the stories of his local businesses. After a successful freelance career, Ed decided to chase the passion he had as a kid. That passion was racing, and now he travels the world with Maserari's Formula E team and tells the series' stories from their perspe...

Steve Deeks, ex-Formula three racing driver and now racing coach at Silverstone, explains the advice he would have given himself starting 20 years ago, and as you'll learn, it comes from a place of real perseverance and willpower. If you enjoyed this spark, please listen to the full episode and share the podcast with your mates you go on drives with or the people at your car club. It helps the sho...

TJ Lamb, content creator and new friend. TJ reached out to me on LinkedIn because he saw my profile and thought it would be interesting, but what I saw was an opportunity to tell the story of a kid who went viral. We discussed the pressure it creates for a guy who left his home country to live in America and then found that his love for cars was more brutal to express. And what do car people do? W...

Harvey Leach and Herry McGibbon are on the ignition podcast. Harvey and Herry are both engineers, but in their own right. Harvey comes from a management and logistic background, whereas Herry has his aerodynamics routes working for F1 teams. We don't often take the time to look at how far we've come and that the people in our lives often have similar experiences, so when it comes to solving proble...

Oliver James Webb is on the ignition podcast. Oliver has raced in Le Mans championships, test driven and developed with BAC and has had the privilege of feeling what an F1 car can do. But we spoke about none of that. Instead, I asked him how he got to where he is today and his journey, not just with his fantastic career but mental health. It's important to me to show these amazing people that do i...

Arash Farboud. Family man, a business man and an all-around great man. It is doing something the likes of very few men have done, like the Enzos and Ferruccis of old. Arash started and grew his own car company, built out of passion. And in this spark, we talk about the real side of it and how hard it can be and why he still does it. ARASH : https://www.linkedin.com/in/arash-farboud-27b09719a/ Aras...

Would you spend 30 years studying for one job? Today I'm speaking to Steve Waddingham, Aston martin historian and leading expert on the brand's heritage. Steve's career path isn't like most, and as he puts it, he has spent 30 years studying to do his job, and if you ask me, that makes him a rarity in today's world. Who else has the dedication and passion for one brand and knows that his work prese...

B_Road Hunting club are building the stag, a new pub based in Challock, making it their own and creating a home for their community. Ed and Rog are turning something they had a dream for into a reality. Watch and listen to how we cover the progression and various aspects, from what it is like to run the pub to the risk involved in being a part of it. Head over to B_Road: https://www.instagram.com/...