The Nexus Podcast

Born and raised in Israel, Asaf completed his university studies and embarked upon his remarkable musical journey. Accompanying several bands in his home country and from an early stage acting as both musician and band leader, Asaf left for Amsterdam to study his main love, Jazz. After six years of intense study, gigging in Jazz bars and at many private events all over Europe and graduating with o...

Naomi Lerer, CEO of noa Girls in London shares with us some truly profound ideas surrounding mental health in children, teenagers and adults, educating us on the fundamentals surrounding various types of mental struggles & how we as the wider community can learn to understand what we are truly seeing, along with practical tips and advice on how to strengthen the mental wellbeing of ourselves,...

And we are back with a special episode with another fellow creative, the one and only Dov Smith. When I first got started in the world of video production, I knew I needed guidance from the man at the top. Besides becoming a great friend, Dov has been a real mentor to me and so many others in this field. Sitting down to hear Dov’s story and to be able to share forward insights and ideas that he ha...

I have a number of passions, amongst them are branding, filming and of course music. This episode is the first of this mini series which will cover these three topics in depth and it was really a special opportunity to sit down with Yael Slasky from Discover Design who brings over 13 years of experience in this space to the table  We talk branding, websites, UX, UI and some other interesting...

This week I am delighted to share with you my conversation with Rabbi Maxim Cohen. Maxim as you’ll soon hear, is a positive, energetic and very driven individual who is constantly on a path of building, growing and achieving. I’ve learnt so much from him personally throughout the years and hopefully many others will gain from hearing his journey. 🔗 Link To Article Referenced 👉🏽 https://issuu.co...

This week enjoy a special episode recorded with none other than Meir & Rachely Plancey, the founders of Camp Simcha UK. An organisation that is supporting over 1600 family members each year with children who are facing severe medical challenges, ensuring they never have to face this journey alone. Check out the impact Camp Simcha is making here 👉🏽 https://www.campsimcha.org.uk/ --- THANK YOU...

This week I bring to you my conversation with Arnold Aaron, where we discuss key financial fundamentals, including keeping the tax man away from your hard earned money, the importance of engaging with a financial advisor and how to understand your finances today, so that you can prepare adequately for a financially healthy retirement.  Connect with Arnold on LinkedIn 👉🏽https://www.link...

Delighted to present an incredibly broad conversation with the man himself, Isaac Feiner. I have been following Isaac's journey for a while, and when launching Nexus, was keen from the onset to have the opportunity to hear more about his story. Nothing could have prepared me for the broad, personal and deeply meaningful insights he shared when recording this episode. Isaac is driven, intelligent b...

This week I sat down with Shaya Halpern of The Helpline to get a behind the scenes glance at the work this organisation is doing for thousands of people across so many communities in the space of Mental Health. Please note: This conversation does cover sensitive content, including the topic of suicide. Please consider your surroundings when playing this episode.  Find out more about The Helpl...

So, the pressure has been mounting 🤯 (I asked for trouble, no complaints here!) Launching The Nexus Podcast was long in coming, and gratefully the feedback has been incredible. Having launched just before arguably one of the busiest seasons in the year, and whilst running a business at the same time, that means that keeping up with the demand has been a challenge. So, here is a brief run-down as...

Money is universal, and so are the related struggles faced by so many. Benji Landau and his team at Mesila UK are helping hundreds of families and individuals each year reshape their financial landscape and experience true stability and meaning along their financial journey.  Join us as we hear about Benji’s work, and to learn more about what impact Mesila is having for those in need.  F...

This week I sat down with two members of our community, Aliza Noe and Sophie Woolfstien of GIFT Manchester. For many, GIFT is the name behind the mysterious food bins that make their inconspicuous arrival shortly before Purim, and seem to vanish as quickly as they come. But after spending a week filming for GIFT, I realised that behind the scenes, GIFT is running an operation of epic proportion, a...

So, here we are with our debut episode, and already, I’m deviating ever so slightly from our core theme, and that's because, I couldn't possibly launch a podcast in Elul, without discussing Elul, and how those in the work force relate to it. For many once you are out of the Yeshiva or Seminary world, Elul seems to pass in a blur, and before we know it, we are at Rosh Hashanah, wondering how in the...

It's been a thrilling journey getting this project off the ground, and as the details come together, I'm excited to be bringing relevant, engaging and meaningful content to listeners across the community. Thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters of the podcast. And thank you to each of our listeners. Without you, we wouldn't be here! Until next time 👋🏽 Aron Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...