Ash Dykes, extreme explorer of remote regions, set 3 world first records including solo treks across Mongolia and Madagascar, and running the Yangtze River. He discusses his most harrowing adventures battling nature's dangers and narrow escapes with near-death illnesses.   Key Takeaways The importance of determination and hard work The preparation, planning and risk mitigation needed for extreme adventures Cultural experiences Ash had on his journeys that gave him valuable insights into...

G FrSH joins Steven to share insights on his transition from the mic to behind-the-scenes as a business person. He emphasises the importance of happiness and continuous growth in his journey.   Key Moments G FrSH moved from the creative side of music to business, emphasising happiness and growth. Music Industry shifts in the last decade. UK rap artists rise and transitions to pop prevails.   Best Moments G FrSH transition from the microphone to business The importance of constant...

Neville Wright has built successful businesses in property maintenance, retail, and buying/selling ventures, including the £70 million sale of Kiddicare.   Neville joins Steven to share the story of selling his business and offers valuable advice on entrepreneurship, scaling a business, and navigating through challenging times.   Key Takeaways How Neville Wright sold his company for £70 million The process of scaling and selling with insights into Kitticare’s sale, the challenges he...

Rashad Holloway is a former boxer and pro-sportsman, who since leaving the ring, has found huge success in entrepreneurship, and living the dream in and around Los Angeles. Rashad joins Steven to discuss their adventures in the desert, the path he took through boxing and the legends he counts as friends in real life, and how he found his place in the world. KEY TAKEAWAYS It matters who you choose to mentor you. The great mentors are ones who help, guide and befriend, as well as provide a...

This week, Steven is joined by special guest, author Mark Victor Hansen. Mark is best known for co-authoring the 'Chicken Soup For The Soul' book series - a phenomenon that has touched and empowered the hearts and minds of readers throughout the world, and which has collectively sold more than 500m copies to date. As the author of over 500 million books, Mark is one of the most successful people alive, and reaches a worldwide audience of countless souls in search of empowerment. Mark talks...

Oliver Bennett is a businessman, race car driver, and the founder of Xite Focus Energy, a nootropics-based drinks solution to help people focus their minds and be the best versions of themselves. Oliver joins Steven to talk about his racing career and why he is drawn to the need for speed, his many business interests and why diversifying your income is vital, and his personal formula for life and happiness. KEY TAKEAWAYS The dangers involved in high-risk sport are alluring to those who...

Simon Squibb has spent 10 years as an entrepreneur in the UK and 20 years as an entrepreneur in Hong Kong. He started his first company when he was homeless at 15 years old, and he sold his last company Fluid to PwC. He has also invested in over 70 startups in the last 15 years. Today Simon is the founder of the worlds first Help2Earn system, a platform that helps people learn how to start and scale a business for free while those that help get paid. Simon's mission is to help 10 million...

Dr. John Demartini, known as the "Godfather Of Personal Development", is a world-renowned human behaviour expert, with a four-decade body of work and studies into the human condition. He is also the author of several books designed to accelerate our thought potential, including his world-renowned system known as "The DeMartini Method", which the world's great thinkers have adopted in order to "create new perspectives and paradigms in thinking and feeling". Dr DeMartini joins Steven to talk...

Harlem Eubank is one of the most dazzling talents in British boxing today, as well as a respected member of the Eubank sporting dynasty. In the second part of his conversation with Steven, he discusses the factors that have driven him to become the most unstoppable force in boxing, the crucial differences between boxing and other forms of sporting combat, and how the loss of a valued family member has shaped the course he's taken and the man he has become. KEY TAKEAWAYS Perseverance is...

Steven is joined by entrepreneur and renowned art collector, Mike Greene, who talks about his philosophy behind the creations he's drawn to, his foray into the world of television and what spurred him on to want to do it, how life has changed since fame has found him, and his take on how the press have shaped the way we see the world - and not always positively... KEY TAKEAWAYS Sometimes we are drawn to an object in a more fundamental way when we connect with the story or narrative behind...

Steven talks once more to Harvey from The Kettle Kids, about the mantra that forms the genesis of their business mission and their authentic story of success, all while embarking upon a tour around their flagship store. KEY TAKEAWAYS Having built the business through hard work and a small investment from their grandmother, The Kettle Kids have kept their authentic beginning st the heart of their flagship store by putting their story on the wall. Placing familiar brands at the beginning of...

Lewis Raymond Taylor is a prime example of standing your ground and never taking no for an answer. After surviving a traumatic childhood filled with abuse of all kinds, Lewis chose to fight back, promising himself that life could be different if he took back control. Since then, Lewis has overcome his own personal demons and has risen up to become one of the world's most inspiring mindset coaches, preaching the message that if he could turn his own ruinous life around then anyone can. In...

Steven talks to Harvey and Jacob, the trailblazing, entrepreneurial maestros known as The Kettle Kids, best known for their luxury offerings, such as watches and jewellery. The Kettle Kids talk about how they turned a £1000 loan from a family member into a thriving, affluential brand, why watches have become one of the safest and most sought after investment classes in the world, and the strengths that both brothers bring to the partnership. KEY TAKEAWAYS Watches and jewellery are a...

Dumi Oburota is the founder of Disturbing London, which although operates primarily as a record label, also has arms in brand consultancy, artist management, event management, music publishing and a fashion label. Dumi joins Steven for a second round conversation about the value of communication, the intersection between art, music and fashion, and how his business of culture has changed across the last few years. KEY TAKEAWAYS When we lose time, it makes us appreciate more fully the...

Steven talks to business mastermind and car-dealing legend, Tom Hartley - otherwise known as The Dealmaker - about his inspiring rise to success, one which defied the logic of society. Tom tells the tale of his youth as a boy who escaped the system to pursue a dream of affluence, and who achieved it through resilience, grit, sacrifice, and a supernatural talent for business. KEY TAKEAWAYS Just because you have your back against the wall in terms of societal expectations, never write...

Joseph Valente is a BBC's Apprentice champion, creator of the Valente Brotherhood podcast, and a hallowed member of Forbes' 30 Under 30. Since staking his claim in the business world, Joseph has gone on to inspire countless entrepreneurs to follow his lead, take life by the throat and make a success of every day. Joseph joins Steven to talk about how life changed after his television achievements, the ruthless side of the boardroom machinations that provided the real lessons, and the...

Steven talks once more to Charlie Mullins OBE, the founder of Pimlico Plumbers, London’s largest independent plumbing company, about his life in business, the life-changing, nine figure exit he achieved when he sold the company, what matters more to him - the OBE status or the fortune he's built - when to be ruthless in business and what the future holds for one of Britain's most successful business minds. KEY TAKEAWAYS Honours are incredible to receive, but they don't pay the bills....

Mark Wright is the co-founder (with Lord Alan Sugar) of digital marketing agency, Climb Online, having been crowned champion on BBC's The Apprentice, and winning a life-changing contract that has since turned him into a multi-millionaire. Mark has also gone on to be named Entrepreneur Of The Year in 2018, and one of Forbes 30 Under 30, staking his claim as one of the most visionary and innovative business minds currently operating in the world. Mark joins Steven for the second time to talk...

Lewis Raymond Taylor is a prime example of standing your ground and never taking no for an answer. After surviving a traumatic childhood filled with abuse of all kinds, Lewis chose to fight back, promising himself that life could be different if he took back control. Since then, Lewis has overcome his own personal demons and has risen up to become one of the world's most inspiring mindset coaches, preaching the message that if he could turn his own ruinous life around then anyone can. In...

For over two decades, Ruben Tabares Wellness has worked with elite sportspeople, ultra high net worth business owners and extremely talented individuals to help turn their wellness dreams into reality. With a hunger for results, he has developed a long-standing reputation as one of the leading wellness providers in the world. Ruben joins Steven for the second time to talk all about his incredible achievements since their previous discussion, how we truly measure health, the murky world of...

Steven talks once more to Alfie Best, the businessman and philanthropist who in 2019 made the Sunday Times UK Rich List, and who is currently the chairman of Wyldecrest Parks, among many other property and business ventures. Alfie has built his empire through honesty, bravery, and most of all confidence, and has recently been named the "first billionaire gypsy in the UK". In his own unmistakably candid style, Alfie discusses the route he took to become one of the most powerful businessmen in...

Carl Hartley is the co-owner and director of the Tom Hartley supercar dealership, which since 1973 has blazed a trail in the world of aspirational automobile ownership. Carl has been an integral part of the business since the age of 12 years old when he left primary school in order to focus his life upon the family brand, and in this episode, he talks candidly to Steven about where he finds the extraordinary drive that has catapulted him to the pinnacle of business success, why the luxury...

Tommy Mallet first found fame appearing on reality TV show ‘The Only Way is Essex’, but through a combination of drive and passion about footwear, he built his own business from scratch in 2015 under the Mallet name, which has seen ever-increasing success ever since. Tommy joins Steven to talk about the value of giving back, the power of branding and what it can do for your profile, why we should always be on a mission to inspire, as well as his personal struggles with factors such as ADHD,...

Dean Forbes has been named one of the UK’s 50 most ambitious business leaders by Lloyds Banking Group and The Daily Telegraph. He was also named in the J.P.Morgan sponsored Powerlist 2021, 2022 and 2023 as one of the 100 most influential Black people in the UK. Dean joins Steven for a frank discussion about business, motivation, resilience, the power of victory, and how he's become one of the most powerful alphas in the business game. KEY TAKEAWAYS The only thing that ever really matters...

Amy Day is the perfect example of someone who makes the most of every opportunity in life. Since becoming the breakout star of Love Island in 2021, Amy has directed her talents to the world of acting and property investing, building a considerable empire. In this episode, Amy joins Steven to discuss how life has changed since becoming a television superstar, and what life looks like in her dazzling future. KEY TAKEAWAYS Some chances only come along once in a lifetime, and you're doing...