How do you go from selling drugs on the streets to building a business that saves lives?

In this powerful episode, I speak with Craig Brown, founder of Rage Fitness Wellbeing Group, about his journey from addiction and homelessness in Liverpool to leading a thriving health and wellness enterprise.

Craig shares raw insights on how personal pain became the foundation for building a business focused on purpose, community and long-term change. His leadership is shaped by lived experience and it shows in how he empowers others to break cycles and find meaning.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. How Craig turned his lowest point into a mission to help others
2. Why building trust and giving up control are critical to scaling impact
3. How to grow a business from nothing - with resilience as your fuel
4. Why leadership starts with self-awareness and service
5. How community and belief can change the course of a life and a business

Key topics:

• Recovery and entrepreneurship
• Leadership shaped by adversity
• Community-driven business models
• Wellness, purpose and giving back

Craig’s story is not just inspiring, it’s a blueprint for how anyone can turn personal struggle into meaningful leadership and social impact.

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• Connect with Craig Brown on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-brown-wellbeing/

• Write to Craig Brown: craig@ragefitnesscompany.com

• Check Craig’s website: https://www.ragefitnesscompany.com/

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00:00:40 - Meet Craig Brown: Passionate About Improving Health

00:04:47 - Survival Mechanisms and Lack of Role Models

00:07:32 - Realizing ADHD and Its Impact

00:11:02 - Craig's Troubled Youth and Drug Involvement

00:14:46 - Turning Points in Craig's Life

00:22:10 - The Gambia Trip and Charlotte's Influence

00:24:25 - Starting Rage Fitness Wellbeing Group

00:34:39 - Rage Fitness Wellbeing Group's Current Success

00:37:32 - Key Leadership Lessons

00:38:45 - Contact Information for Craig Brown

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Can clean energy scale without sacrificing speed, precision or profit?

In this episode, I speak with Stephan Röß, CEO of AI Charge Technologies, about his transition from corporate leadership in global automotive firms to building a clean-tech startup focused on intelligent EV charging infrastructure.

With 25+ years in automotive and electronics (including roles at companies like BMW and Siemens) Stephan shares how his engineering mindset, passion for sustainability and leadership evolution are shaping the future of electric mobility.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. How early experiences shaped Stephan’s leadership mindset
2. Why perfectionism can hinder innovation and how to overcome it
3. How to balance long-term sustainability with commercial viability
4. What it takes to leave corporate life and lead in a startup environment
5. Tools for time management, clear communication and scaling clean tech

Key topics:

• EV infrastructure and the future of sustainable transportation
• Startup leadership vs. corporate management
• Engineering mindset in business strategy
• Building green innovation with real-world application

Stephan’s story is a practical roadmap for anyone curious about leadership at the intersection of technology, climate impact and entrepreneurship.

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• Connect with Stephan Röß on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephan-r%C3%B6%C3%9F-6732b08a/

• Write to Stephan Röß: stephan.roess@ai-charge.com

• Check Stephan’s website: https://www.ai-charge.com/

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00:00:39 - Introduction to Stephan Röß and AI Charge Technologies

00:05:44 - Childhood influences on leadership style

00:14:07 - Balancing perfectionism and practicality

00:22:10 - Strategies for sustainable leadership

00:26:25 - Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship

00:31:02 - Future vision and legacy

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What happens when your startup fails - after you’ve given it everything?

In this episode, I speak with Yohann Abittan, founder of NewMail AI, about how a major professional setback became the catalyst for a more grounded, purpose-driven approach to leadership and entrepreneurship.

Yohann opens up about imposter syndrome, family expectations and the emotional toll of building in high-stakes environments. From growing up as the youngest in a family of entrepreneurs to leading cross-functional teams in AI, his story is a powerful look at what it really takes to rebuild after burnout and start again with clarity.

You’ll learn:

1. How failure taught Yohann to lead without ego
2. Why imposter syndrome can be a hidden driver and how to outgrow it
3. How to reconnect with your purpose after burnout
4. Why listening, self-awareness and "soft power" matter in leadership
5. What he’s doing differently now as a founder in the AI space

Key themes:

• Sustainable leadership in fast-growth tech
• Emotional resilience in startup culture
• Finding your unique leadership style
• Redefining productivity and success in the AI era

Whether you're a founder, a team leader or navigating your own reinvention, this is a must-watch conversation about what it takes to build something that actually matters - starting from the inside out.

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• Connect with Yohann Abittan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yohann-abittan/

• Write to Yohann Abittan: yohann@newmail.ai

• Check Yohann’s website: https://www.newmail.ai/

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00:00:39 - Introduction to Yohann Abittan and his entrepreneurial background

00:05:44 - Overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing unique leadership styles

00:14:07 - Turning personal challenges into triumphs

00:22:10 - Strategies for sustainable leadership in the age of AI

00:28:56 - Empowering entrepreneurs through coaching and support

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