Summary Navigating the Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship with Amanda Baker In this episode, the host shares an emotional journey through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the struggles of not following gut instincts, giving away too much equity, and losing a company. This podcast aims to uncover the truths and myths of the entrepreneurial world through raw and honest conversations with high-performing entrepreneurs.   This week's guest, Amanda Baker, founder of 5...

Summary   No B******t Talks: Overcoming Adversity with Natalie Connor In this episode of No B******t Talks, host Sabrina Chevannes engages in a profound and inspiring conversation with Natalie Connor, a former barrister turned entrepreneur. The episode explores Natalie's journey through significant adversity, including losing her partner, home, and job, and how she transformed her life through mindfulness, wellness, and entrepreneurship.   Discussions include her transition from the...

Podcasting is not as easy as people think. It may be simple to record audio and upload it to a platform, but how do you come up with good quality content week on week? What about if you want to record a video podcast? How do you actually promote your podcast and make sure it's heard by your target audience? These are all the difficult things about podcasting and I cover what I've learned from my experience recording Season 1 of No Bullsh*t Talks.  For more information on my podcasting...

Terry Tucker was a SWAT negotiator who has seen some crazy things in his time! Sadly, he had a rare form of cancer that caused him to have his leg amputated and so he's no longer in the force. However, Terry has decided to use his experiences to inspire many other people and wrote a book called Sustainable Excellence.  In this exciting episode, Terry recalls some of his encounters on the force and how he used negotiation tactics to get the results he needed.  Terry Tucker on...

Dr. Tara, phD, is a professor of relational and sexual communication at and a relationship coach at luvbites.co, Her work has been featured in the likes of as Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health Magazines, and HelloGiggles. She's also given a TEDx talk called Become Sexually Powerful. In this explicit podcast, we discuss why communication is THE most important factor in all relationships and why so many people are not sexually satisfied. If you want to learn to get more from your sex life, then...

Jenn Junod has been through it all - sexual abuse, brain surgery, solitary confinement, mental abuse, rape and suicide attempts. But yet, she's a positive person looking to inspire others who have suffered the same inflictions. Jenn runs her own podcast called Sh!t you don't want to talk about, as she believes that even though people don't want to talk about these difficult issues, it's important to talk through them. An incredibly emotional podcast filled with sensitive content on the...

Shoaib Ahmed is a personal branding expert and has already built up a huge community on LinkedIn at just 23 years old. He now runs his own personal branding agency, advising CEOs and founders.  However, Shoaib struggles with the lack of diversity in the creative sector and feels there needs to be more representation to inspire the younger generation.  We discuss DEI issues, how authenticity is being diluted on LinkedIn and what can be done about it.  Join us for this honest conversation...

Katie Chonocas has a glowing CV - successful actor starring in movies and TV shows next to the likes of Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Nicholas Cage just to name a few. But it was a hard grind to get there. Katie reveals the strategies she used to land these Hollywood roles and how to get ahead in the acting world. She's the first actor to have her headshot as an NFT and is now speaking at several NFT conferences on how to leverage this new technology as an artist. She...

Dr. Anissa Reilly helps people turn their pain into power. As a victim of serious trauma herself, she helps others guide their way through their pain and come out on the other side even stronger. Anissa got her PhD despite suffering PTSD and now runs her own show, talking through others’ pain and helping them get through it. We get deep into serious issues and learn how victims can learn to heal after suffering such abuse. Dr. Reilly also talks about gun violence in New York, where she leads...

Julian Hayes II is an Executive Health Coach, but with a difference... he's all about the epigenetics. Wondering what that is? You need to tune in to find out! During this episode, he compares entrepreneurs to high-performance athletes, gives us tips on how to avoid burnout, keep healthy and even meal prep tips! Julian lets us realise that even as a busy entrepreneur, it's still possible to find time to stay in shape and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Everything you need to know about Julian...

Alyson Lex is obsessed with copywriting, and in particular, she specialises in writing copy that sells. This is a common concern among small business owners and entrepreneurs as they worry that they’re not good writers and it can reflect their brand badly. Alyson gives some great tips on what to do to create fantastic sales copy and how you can still write well even if you’re not a “writer”. Website System to Thrive

Tatiana Keay is a licensed dietician and has heard all the cliché tips and tricks on how to lose weight. In this episode, Tatiana speaks frankly about the cowboys in her industry and who to believe and not believe. We discuss the perils of following “perfect bodies” on social media and how to handle this when it comes to self-esteem and mental health. Tatiana has also kindly gifted readers a sample chapter from her latest book - Hungry for Truth, where she uncovers more myths in the...

Johnathan McFarlane is the Director of Strategy at Hybrid Marketing Co – the world’s largest cannabis-focused marketing strategy. CBD brands have proven very popular in the UK, but with several states legalising cannabis, the story is a lot different over there! Find out how Johnathan and his agency conduct marijuana marketing in the USA and how this can apply to other tricky industries. Great to understand how you can learn to do digital marketing in your niche.  YouTube LinkedIn

Liana Fricker is the Inspirer-in-Chief at the Inspiration Space, where she helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses and achieve goals together. She has spent her whole career in the creative space, navigating through a world of sexism and racism and has learnt many ways to grow stronger and fight discrimination.  Liana now inspires other to do the same on a daily basis and even recently gave a Tedx talk at Tedx Winchester.  This episode is so full of raw emotion (including a few tears),...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to live on a boat? How about running a business while on a boat? Well, Jo Caruana does both! She takes remote working to a whole new level!  Jo Caruana runs Finesse Group - a successful PR agency with 18 members of staff, all from her boat that she sails around the world in!  She's saving the environment, got an amazing work/life balance and is smashing it at business! Learn how you can do the same in this episode! Personal Instagram By Finesse...

Mike Lingle is a serial entrepreneur who runs a company called Rocket Proforma which helps businesses land VC funding and design the perfect pitch deck. Many startups think they have the best business idea, design a great presentation in PowerPoint and send that off to several investors. However, the success rate of this is extremely low and Mike Lingle shares why! If you’re in a business looking for funding, then this episode is absolutely for you!  Useful Links Mike's Podcast YouTube...

Nadya Ortiz grew up on the mean streets of Colombia, in a humble family and not a lot of money. However, she had a dream of becoming a chess Grandmaster and she worked and couch-surfed until she could do it. Now a software developer at Apple, living in Silicon Valley and the first woman to ever obtain this title in Colombia, Nadya truly lives the American Dream. This raw conversation includes topics such as sexism, bigotry and sexual harassment, but showcases the grit and determination of...

Brittany Dixon helps you fix your business. There are some things which may seem obvious, but so many business owners forget to do. Britany takes a look at business processes and ensures that you have all the right tools for a smooth an efficient work day. She may be one of the most organised and productive women around! This episode has loads of great tips for how to increase productivity and improve company processes. A must listen for any startups or small business owners! The...

With The Great Resignation upon us, how do businesses attract and retain talent? Mitch Gray helps businesses do this for a living. And we’re not just talking about large corporations. This podcast provides so many gems for small businesses who are looking to stay competitive in the current hiring market. This episode is perfect for anyone who runs a business and is having recruitment problems at the moment, or even an entrepreneur who is thinking ahead about when they want to hire their...

Christine Handy is one of the most inspirational women around; she started off her career as a model but developed breast cancer. Instead of shrivelling away, she fought it, beat it and then designed her own swimwear line for other survivors! She now studies at Harvard and modelled her own line in New York’s Fashion Week! Her aim is to bring up women and inspire them everywhere. A truly inspirational listen for anyone, whether you identify as female or not. Christine is also: - a...

Gagandeep was never the strongest kid growing up, but somehow became a world record holder doing the most amount of pull-ups in 12 hours. He now has his sights set on the next record and shares his secrets of how he's planning to do it! He's also written several books and is working on a startup! This episode is for anyone who has big goals and wants to learn how to achieve them.  Check out Gagandeep stuff below: Instagram LinkedIn Startup Books: 5 Keys to Living Effectively A...

Kim Hayden is the founder of The Resilient Series, whose mission is: "To Inspire Resilience in Women by sharing stories & experiences through the Resilient Series Community." After a successful career in real estate, Kim now inspires other women to achieve their dreams at gets them equipped with media assets that helps them land paid speaking gigs and accelerate their careers! We talk about gender bias, confidence and how genuine hard work can help you achieve your goals. Get in touch...

Flobo Boyce is everywhere in digital entertainment!! He's an e-sports commentator, DJ and podcaster, but also a stand-up comic and author! This guy has an insane journey and has learnt some epic lessons along the way.  We explore the world of e-sports and how people can become successful nowadays on the likes of TikTok/YouTube, but also how to deal with mental health issues in a world filled with rejection.  Naturally, a great listen when you've got a stand-up comic on the show! All of...

Juli Colotti's life changed when she read Atomic Habits by James Clear and she put all his teachings into place. She now runs her own gym, gets up at 4am and is a master of her own life. How did she do this?! Find out in this episode! Definitely an episode for small business owners and entrepreneurs who are overworking themselves at the moment! Get in touch with Juli in the following ways: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram

Rodney opens up about what life is like as a black man running his own business and the issues he faces. He learned how to spin a negative situation into a positive one - a skill that we'd all love to have.  He started a new business during lockdown and talks about ways to promote the business and survive a pandemic.  Rodney is not afraid to talk out about racial issues and inspire young, black entrepreneurs to succeed.  A really inspiring story! Check out Rodney on the following...