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Mentor

Mentor

By: Viral Tribe Entertainment
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 MENTOR is a podcast that shares the lived experiences of senior leaders across industries. In each episode, guests open up to founders Rachel Forde and Marco Bertozzi of TheZoo.London about their careers, mistakes, lessons, and the people who inspired them along the way. It’s smart, relaxed, and packed with real-world insight. Whether you’re a future leader or simply curious about how others have navigated the world of work, MENTOR delivers valuable takeaways and thoughtful conversation. Brought to you by TheZoo.London and Viral Tribe. Economics Personal Development Personal Success Politics & Government
Episodes
  • What Happens When You Bet on Culture Before Revenue? With Dom Williams

    What Happens When You Bet on Culture Before Revenue? With Dom Williams
    Jul 29 2025
    What happens when a seasoned media exec switches lanes after 20 years, and nearly walks out after just one week? Rachel and Marco sit down with Dom Williams, Chief Revenue Officer at Mail Metro Media, to unpack the highs, lows, and truths of making bold career moves. From battling self-doubt to rebuilding confidence, transforming culture, and mentoring high-performance teams, Dom shares the lessons behind his rise and reinvention. Follow us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezoo.london https://www.instagram.com/thezoo.london/ https://thezoo.london Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & Intro to Dom Williams 02:18 Expanding Mail Metro Media in the US 05:06 20 Years at Dentsu – Why He Stayed So Long 08:24 The Leap from Agency to Sales – And Why He Almost Quit 10:57 Mentorship, Confidence & Rebuilding After a Tough Start 13:31 How Dom Leads High-Performing Teams Through Pressure 17:38 Culture First, Cash Second – Transforming Mail Metro 23:55 Learning from Mistakes: The Booking That Nearly Got Him Fired 32:13 Magpie Moments – Lessons Stolen From the Best 39:38 Best Advice Dom’s Ever Received & Reverse Mentoring Wins Produced by Viral Tribe Entertainment: https://viraltribe.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • “I Regret the Decisions I Didn’t Make” – Jon O'Donnell on Building a Podcast Empire

    “I Regret the Decisions I Didn’t Make” – Jon O'Donnell on Building a Podcast Empire
    Jul 22 2025
    This week on Mentor, Rachel and Marco sit down with Jon O’Donnell, former MD of ESI Media, and founder of Viral Tribe Entertainment. From rave MC to running major newspapers to building a creative powerhouse in podcasting, Jon shares what he's learned about reinvention, decision-making, and rediscovering creative purpose later in life. Follow us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezoo.london https://www.instagram.com/thezoo.london/ https://thezoo.london Chapters: 02:00 – Jon’s 60-second life story 04:30 – Why starting Viral Tribe wasn’t the brave move 08:00 – Coming full circle back to creativity 13:30 – Big decisions at the Evening Standard & The Independent 17:45 – The biggest career mistake he ever made 22:00 – The importance of mentors (and surprising sources of inspiration) 38:00 – Athletic mindset meets business: hacks, habits & high performance Produced by Viral Tribe Entertainment: https://viraltribe.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Why Belonging Matters More Than Fitting In with Kathryn Jacob OBE

    Why Belonging Matters More Than Fitting In with Kathryn Jacob OBE
    Jul 15 2025
    Rachel and Marco sit down with Kathryn Jacob OBE – CEO of Pearl & Dean, co-author of three best-selling books, and one of the most thoughtful voices in British media. From her early career chaos with Chris Evans to her OBE-worthy work on inclusion, Kathryn shares honest, funny and insightful lessons on leadership, resilience, and knowing when to change your shoes (yes, literally and metaphorically). Follow us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezoo.london https://www.instagram.com/thezoo.london/ https://thezoo.london Chapters:05:30 – Kathryn'ss Career in 60 seconds: Virgin Media, cinema, and more08:00 – Getting an OBE (and nearly mistaking it for a tax demand)10:00 – Creating cultures of inclusion and true belonging12:00 – The power of mentorship and finding your “hand at your back”18:00 – Biggest career fuck-up: wearing the wrong ‘shoes’22:30 – Why “fitting in” isn’t the same as “belonging”24:00 – Behind the books: The Glass Wall, Belonging, and Creativity28:00 – Creativity, elitism, and letting go of the gatekeepers31:00 – What real leadership looks like (hint: it’s not ego)34:30 – Magpie moments: learning from others36:50 – Final advice: if it doesn’t feel right, it might not be you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
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