As founder of Nails Inc., Thea Green built one of the UK’s most successful beauty brands by combining creativity with integrity, and knowing when to pivot.

In this episode, Thea shares the defining moment she decided to close the last nail bar and shift fully to retail, the lessons learned from turning down early acquisition offers, and the challenge of letting go after selling the business to find new purpose. She also reflects on the power of honesty and apologising in leadership, the importance of timing, and why adaptability and empathy are the true foundations of lasting success.

It’s a story about courage, evolution, and staying true to your values while navigating change at every stage of business.

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This week, I open my notebook to share how walking away from TV changed my life — and why ego nearly cost me purpose. I break down what’s really driving the future of podcasting, and the one thing that matters more than audience size: trust.

Plus, a reminder that who you choose to walk with will define how far you go.

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As founder and CEO of WHOOP, Will Ahmed turned a college dorm room idea into one of the most influential performance technology companies in the world.

In this episode, Will shares the leap of faith that started it all, the early rejections that tested his resolve, and the pivotal decision to pivot WHOOP from a hardware company to a subscription model, transforming its future.

He also reveals how authentic partnerships, a growth mindset, and a relentless focus on mission helped turn setbacks into breakthroughs and build a brand trusted by elite athletes and everyday users alike.

It’s a story of conviction, adaptation, and the discipline required to build something meaningful from the ground up.

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This week in my notebook, I’ve been thinking about time — how quickly it moves, and how much of life we spend rushing to catch up with it.

In this episode, I talk about rediscovering patience, the difference between recreation and re-creation, and the reminder that anything above zero compounds.

If you’ve ever felt like life is moving too fast, like you’re running out of time, or like chaos has become your normal — this one’s for you. It’s about trusting the future again, letting go of the need to control every outcome, and remembering that all will be well.

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As a digital pioneer across companies like Amazon, McDonald’s, and Volvo, Atif Raffiq has built a career turning legacy brands into innovation powerhouses.

In this episode, Atif shares how his first month at McDonald’s led to a billion-dollar digital transformation, the culture shock of bringing a Silicon Valley mindset into a 60-year-old global icon, and the behind-the-scenes moments that reshaped how the company connects with 100 million customers a day.

He also reflects on the lessons learned from leading through resistance, building systems that outlast any one leader, and why true transformation starts with people, not technology.

It’s a story of cultural reinvention, courageous leadership, and how curiosity and collaboration can drive change on a global scale.

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This week in my notebook, I’ve been thinking about what it really means to live well — not just to achieve, but to feel okay while doing it.

Somewhere along the way, it’s easy to confuse progress with pressure, and ambition with never feeling enough.

In this episode, I unpack a few lessons that stopped me in my tracks this week — about how we measure success, what we give up in the chase for it, and how to build a life that feels as good as it looks.

If you’ve ever found yourself pushing for the next goal, comparing your progress, or wondering why the wins don’t always feel like wins — this one’s for you.

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This week I open my notebook on three lessons that hit hard;

• Why the people you surround yourself with are the invisible architects of your life
• How every success story begins with being bad at something
• Why holding steady in the messy middle is where most people give up but the real growth begins.

I share what I learned from sitting down with the founders of Whoop and EasyJet (episodes coming soon), two people who built billion-dollar businesses by staying the course when it looked like they were failing. If you’ve ever doubted your circle, your progress, or your path, this one’s for you.

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Emily Frazer’s path to becoming a leading force in live sports events was anything but traditional. Without a university degree and after jobs ranging from gymnastics coach to estate agent, she found herself at Matchroom, where a sudden promotion into event direction pushed her to grow fast and take on big responsibilities.

In this episode, Emily shares candid reflections on battling imposter syndrome, the behind-the-scenes innovations that helped elevate events like the Mosconi Cup to global recognition, and the lessons she’s learned about leadership, adaptability, and building loyal teams in a male-dominated industry.

It’s a story of relentlessness, unexpected opportunities, and the power of turning unconventional beginnings into extraordinary impact.

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