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The Room Where It Happened

The Room Where It Happened

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Step inside the moments that shaped the world’s biggest brands in The Room Where It Happened, a brand-new podcast hosted by Jake Humphrey.


Each episode sees the guest take us back inside a room and a moment that changed the course of their careers. With unprecedented insight on the pivotal decisions, unexpected turns, and behind-the-scenes moments that propelled companies to global recognition - and the lessons learned along the way from the people who were right in the middle of it all.


The Room Where It Happened is your front-row seat to the conversations that shaped history, offering a rare glimpse into the defining moments of top entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

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Episodes
  • I Built an Ice Bath In My Garage, Now Ronaldo Uses it
    Jul 8 2025

    Dan Bosomworth wasn’t chasing fame, he was chasing a feeling. One moment in his garage, fed up with complacency and craving change, sparked the creation of a product that would go on to redefine recovery for athletes, celebrities, and wellness seekers around the world.


    In this episode, Dan unpacks the early missteps, how challenge creates change, and the tough calls that pushed Brass Monkey toward the luxury space. From building bespoke tech to navigating near collapse, his journey is a raw look at what it takes to back yourself, build from the ground up, and create something truly original.


    It’s a story about discomfort, discipline, and designing a brand that stands the test of time.


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    38 mins
  • He Risked His Life Savings to Build a $87 Million Business
    Jul 1 2025

    Nick Grey didn’t follow the traditional path, and that’s exactly what made all the difference. Long before GTECH became a household name, Nick was a designer quietly solving problems, battling self-doubt, and planning a bold leap into entrepreneurship on his own terms.


    In this episode, Nick reflects on the early rejection that shaped his drive, the breakthrough product that caught America’s attention, and the surprising media moment that changed everything. He also shares the lessons in patience, preparation, and trusting your vision, even when no one else sees it yet.


    It’s a revealing look at how quiet determination and creative courage can power a global brand from the ground up.


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    41 mins
  • I Left an $800M+ Dating App to Build Tinder for Mums
    Jun 24 2025

    What sparks the leap from corporate boardrooms to building a movement? For Michelle Kennedy, it was a single conversation in a meeting room that changed everything.


    In this episode, Michelle shares the turning point that sparked her leap from legal counsel to founder, how early work with Bumble ignited a passion for building from scratch, and the behind-the-scenes battles of being a new mom in a male-dominated world. From brewing boardroom tensions to crafting Peanut, a platform that reshaped community for women, Michelle reveals the quiet resilience, bold risks, and everyday lessons that fueled her mission.


    Michelle’s story is about embracing uncertainty, leading with heart, and knowing when to take the leap, even when the path ahead isn’t clear.


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    Michelle's Book It Takes A Village is Peanut's essential guide to motherhood and will be published in September with pre-orders available now https://www.waterstones.com/book/it-takes-a-village/peanut/9780241709986

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    57 mins

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