What It Takes with Olly Fawcett

Watch The Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/4LklK3OMH5w Williams F1 is a team full of history and success. They have also had their own struggles in their time as a business and as a Formula 1 team. When Claire Williams took over the team, she had some incredible success with the team in 2014/15, but as new regulations came into play, she was hit with many challenges. So what does it take to dri...

Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54kJMvTTQojvMh5bWhmXwg?si=NNcrhgYxTFyLJpJXeyuOywPaul Ainsworth built one of the UK's most respected independent restaurant collections from scratch, in Cornwall, starting with sandwiches and cream teas. In this episode, Paul talks about growing up in a guesthouse, working six years under Gordon Ramsay at Royal Hospital Road (and...

Wynter Karo quit her corporate grad scheme at Sky at 24, called her co-founder Alice, and asked a question nobody had answered yet: why hasn't anyone made a pre-batched spicy margarita? Two months later, Pimentae was on Companies House. In this episode, Wynter gets into the full story, from product development during lockdown, nearly losing their first Waitrose listing to a blending disaster w...

Paul Ainsworth built one of the UK's most respected independent restaurant collections from scratch, in Cornwall, starting with sandwiches and cream teas. In this episode, Paul talks about growing up in a guesthouse, working six years under Gordon Ramsay at Royal Hospital Road (and being there for the third Michelin star), what Gary Rhodes taught him about precision, and the moment he got thro...

Wynter Karo quit her corporate grad scheme at Sky at 24, called her co-founder Alice, and asked a question nobody had answered yet: why hasn't anyone made a pre-batched spicy margarita? Two months later, Pimentae was on Companies House. Wynter gets into the full story, from product development during lockdown, nearly losing their first Waitrose listing to a blending disaster worth £25k, outsel...

Stuart Trevor is the founder of AllSaints and one of the most influential figures in British fashion. In this episode of What It Takes with Olly Fawcett, Stuart shares the extraordinary story behind building AllSaints into a global fashion brand, his early career designing for Reiss, and why he walked away from the company at its peak. From growing up on a council estate in Dundee to dressing some...

Wynter Karo quit her corporate grad scheme at Sky at 24, called her co-founder Alice, and asked a question nobody had answered yet: why hasn't anyone made a pre-batched spicy margarita? Two months later, Pimentae was on Companies House. Wynter gets into the full story, from product development during lockdown, nearly losing their first Waitrose listing to a blending disaster worth £25k, outsel...

Kirk Haworth has been through every challenge the hospitality industry can throw at someone. From training in some of the world’s best kitchens, to having his career completely stopped by chronic illness, to rebuilding everything from the ground up. We go into the realities of kitchen culture, the physical toll of the industry, and the moments that force you to rethink everything. You'll learn abo...

Justin Lunny is the Founder & CEO of Everrati, a company redefining iconic cars into high-performance electric vehicles. In this episode of What It Takes, Justin breaks down how he went from fintech entrepreneur to building one of the most unique automotive businesses in the world, restoring classic cars into EVs for clients including tech billionaires, Hollywood figures, and collectors. Follo...

Justin Lunny is the Founder & CEO of Everrati, a company redefining iconic cars into high-performance electric vehicles. In this episode of What It Takes, Justin breaks down how he went from fintech entrepreneur to building one of the most unique automotive businesses in the world, restoring classic cars into EVs for clients including tech billionaires, Hollywood figures, and collectors. We cover:...

Kirk Haworth has been through every challenge the hospitality industry can throw at someone. From training in some of the world’s best kitchens, to having his career completely stopped by chronic illness, to rebuilding everything from the ground up. In this episode, Kirk shares what it actually takes to operate at the highest level in hospitality and what happens when that level comes at a cost. W...

Stuart Trevor is the founder of AllSaints and one of the most influential figures in British fashion. In this episode of What It Takes with Olly Fawcett, Stuart shares the extraordinary story behind building AllSaints into a global fashion brand, his early career designing for Reiss, and why he walked away from the company at its peak. From growing up on a council estate in Dundee to dressing some...

From Bollywood dance choreographer… to HSBC speechwriter… to one of the sharpest comics in the UK.Eshaan Akbar breaks down what stand-up actually teaches you: reading rooms, earning trust, surviving bad gigs, and why “bombing” is often an audience warm-up problem (his words… 😅).If you’ve ever felt like you’re starting late, pivoting careers, or trying to build confidence in rooms that weren’t mad...

In this episode of What It Takes, we sit down with magician, TV presenter, and content creator Ben Hanlin to explore the magic behind creativity. From his journey breaking into the entertainment industry to starring in Tricked and captivating audiences worldwide, Ben shares the highs, the challenges, and the secrets that have fuelled his success. He also reveals practical tricks for unlocking crea...

In this episode of What It Takes, we sit down with Raissa de Haas, the dynamic co-founder of Double Dutch Drinks, a brand that's taken the beverage industry by storm with its premium mixers. Raissa shares the incredible journey of how she and her twin sister, Joyce, started their business from scratch, turning a passion for craft cocktails into an award-winning drinks company. Raissa opens up...

Williams F1 is a team full of history and success. They have also had their own struggles in their time as a business and as a Formula 1 team. When Claire Williams took over the team, she had some incredible success with the team in 2014/15, but as new regulations came into play, she was hit with many challenges. So what does it take to drive a Formula 1 team forward, in the hard times and the goo...

Adam has been through every challenge that chefs might have to go through, in order to find the level of success they are trying to hunt for. In this episode, Adam shares his journey of growing from Apprentice to Head Chef, to now operating 6 separate locations at the highest level. I learn't so much about sacrifice and dedication in this episode, and it was amazing to hear some of the day to...

Lucy started her publishing career at Conté Nast after landing her first role in their new client focussed publication department. After becoming bored of the lack of challenges Condé provided her she found her self on a ranch in America trying to write while living a peaceful life. Fast forward a few years, and just before the 2008 global economic crash, she launched a a magazine with her now hus...

Martyn Odell has had one of the most interesting careers that we have had on the show. From being the lead in a live nudity comedy show as a 20 year old, to working inside Joe Wick's Bodycoach business, and now taking on the global issue of food waste. There isn't much that Martyn hasn't yet done! But how can someone like Martyn achieve so much, and continue to balance the scales of life, work and...

Elliott Grover joined us to share his incredible journey through the restaurant world. After leaving Cornwall at 15, he worked his way up to become Executive Chef at The Cut, Britain's best steak restaurant, while also creating the menu for The Oscars. He began at The Ivy, moved to Le Caprice during its prime, and spent eight years at London's famous seafood spot, Scott's. After running ten restau...

Marisa Poster, co-founder of PerfectTed, shares her journey from a challenging childhood in New York to launching a clean energy drink brand. Struggling with ADHD and anxiety, she found relief in matcha after realising caffeine worsened her symptoms. After moving to London, Marisa and her co-founders identified a gap in the market for quality matcha. Their appearance on Dragons' Den led to a partn...

Alessandro Palazzi, the bartender behind Dukes Bar's famous martinis, has been honing his skills in London for over 15 years. With an impressive 46-year career that includes work in Italy, France, and the UK, Palazzi has become one of the world's top bartenders. How did this Italian-born drink maker become internationally renowned, and how does he continue to set the standard in the art of cocktai...

Jo Bird transitioned from Rankin Photography to a three-month adventure in Australia at 27. Upon her return, she became the Creative Lead for GymShark and Lounge, two of the UK's biggest brands. With her innovative approach, Jo played a key role in helping these brands break through in a competitive market. Now, she’s on a mission to establish her own personal brand after embracing new opportu...

Tom Aikens first walked into a kitchen at 18, and never looked back since. Up until he won 2 Michelin stars at 26, he worked under some of the best chefs in the world including Pierre Koffman & Joël Robuchon. In this episode of What It Takes, we spoke about his journey to winning his first stars, how he got there and the challenges he had to face along the way. Follow Tom: https://www.instagra...

The Resturant industry is not for everyone, it demands a lot from those who want to be successful in it. One of the successes is Tom Booton, who first walked into a kitchen at 15, and now at 31 he is the Head Chef at the incredible Grill at The Dorchester. For a 32 year old, Tom has already seen his fair share of success and failures, but he always learns from them and keeps moving forward. Follow...