Charlotte Austin

Weird Shit Works

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Stories about really weird shit that some of the most successful entrepreneurs, founders, CEO’s, Authors, Artists and Athletes in the world have tried, to get them through difficult challenges and help them become the best in their field… It worked for them, maybe it could work for you! As a journalist and therapist, I’ve collected these stories from some of the most successful people in the world, about the life changing things that worked to make them who they are today. Their stories are so powerful and so weird, that I couldn’t not put them all together in one podcast. By listening to weir...

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Charlotte Austin

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Hester Musson - Author of The Times Best Selling book The Beholders & new release, The Night Hag 19.03.2026 45:15

As her second novel hits the shelves, this episode allows us to get the know the woman behind the hag! Hester’s first novel The Beholder's is a best selling gothic thriller, and at the time of recording this interview she was just putting the finishing touches to her current book The Night Hag. In this episode the critically acclaimed author reveals the rituals that helped her recover from debilit...

Vivien Wong - Co-Founder Little Moons 30.06.2025 35:20

Vivien Wong is the co-founder of Little Moons, Europe’s leading mochi ice cream brand. Founded in 2010 Vivien and her brother Howard started the company, inspired by their parents bakery business, which they used to help out in and where they not only learned about how to create delicious high quality food, but also about the passion behind production. In January 2021, the brand became a social me...

Gijs van de Wal - Design Director at Design and Innovation Agency AKQA 26.02.2025 43:39

Gijs is Design Director at design and innovation agency AKQA. He started life as an awkward child, who found it tricky to fit it. Navigating his early life with more questions than answers, it was tough to stand out, when all he wanted to do was fit in. Now however, being different is his super power. Today Gijs consults with world famous big brands about how they can stand out! He approaches life...

Annie Masciavè - Head of Creative Production at Vinted 30.01.2025 34:02

Annie has tried so much weird shit, it's hard to choose her top 3 strangest adventures! Sharing personal stories of grief, rejection and ambition she takes us on her journey of discovery. With advice on rituals and routines that help her to stay grounded, Annie, as ever, funny warm and wise, talks about how weird shit helps her navigate the ups and downs of life, as well as balancing her high prof...