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How do you become a CEO? How do you run a £10-£100m+ company? How do you start your own company? Learn from people who've done it, here on How I Became...
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E64 | Work Getting You Down? How To Leave And Start A Business - Get Inspired By Jack Renwick’s Story Pt.2
Jack Renwick is a multi-award-winning designer renowned for her passion for innovative ideas. She collaborates closely with clients, delving into the...

E63 | The Key Ingredient to Achieving Success | Part 1 of The Life Story of D&AD President, Jack Renwick
Jack Renwick is a multi-award-winning designer renowned for her passion for innovative ideas. She collaborates closely with clients, delving into the...

E62 | Building a Company Worth Hundreds of Millions: The Story Of Rob Pierre
Rob Pierre is a renowned investor, advisor, and one of the UK's most successful media leaders. In 2005, he co-founded the digital marketing company Je...

E61 | When Life Feels Out of Control: Learn How to Thrive in Turbulent Times With Olympian Yusra Mardini
Recorded Live at Spotify Beach in Cannes
Olympic swimmer and Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini fled the Syrian Civil War with her sister Sara,...

E60 | Rising from a Tiny Texas Town to Spotify's C-Suite: Dustee Jenkins' Story
Recorded Live at Spotify Beach in Cannes
Dustee Tucker Jenkins is a seasoned leader with nearly two decades of expertise in commun...

E59 | Discovering Your Life's Purpose: A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving It | Joy Taylor
Recorded Live at Spotify Beach in Cannes
Joy Taylor, a seasoned sports journalist and host, has been a prominent figure in the media indu...

E58 | The Secret To Growing A Podcast & Secrets of Men | The Receipts Co-Host, Tolly T
Tolani Shoneye, popularly known as Tolly T, is best known as one half of The Receipts Podcast, a leading UK podcast she co-hosts with Audrey Indome. B...

E57 | From Post Room To CEO. The Untold Story Of Cannes Lions CEO, Simon Cook
Simon Cook is the CEO of the LIONS Division, overseeing LIONS, WARC, Contagious, and Acuity Pricing to promote impactful creative marketing. Over the...

E56 | Love, Loss and Drive: The Story Behind The Woman At The Helm Of Paramount+ UK
Anna Priest, the Senior Vice President and Head of Paramount+ for the UK and Ireland, played a pivotal role in the successful launch and rapid growth...

E55 | Learn How to Set Winning Goals: Business Mastery Tips from Ex-Meta VP Leigh Thomas
Leigh Thomas, formerly the Vice President of Global Partnerships for Meta in EMEA, has led a senior team providing strategic C-suite support and advic...

Skepta Unveils 'Tribal Mark': Inside His Black Superhero Universe | E54
Recorded Live At SXSW 2024 At The British Music Embassy.
We sat down with Co-Producer Adam Strawford and Skepta at SXSW to discuss his de...

E53 | Defy the Doubters: Frank Turner Opens Up On Addiction & Music Evolution
Recorded Live At SXSW 2024 At The British Music Embassy.
Frank Turner kickstarted his musical journey as the frontman of post-hardcore ou...

E52 | Unlocking AI: How To Pivot To An AI-Driven Business Model | The Amigo Partnership, Mat Kiddie
With over 25 years of experience spanning global network and medium-sized independent advertising, integrated, and digital agencies, Mat brings a weal...

E51 | Turning Dyslexia Into Your Business Superpower with Paul Wright | Head of Uber Advertising UK&I
Paul Wright, as Head of Uber Advertising for Uber UK&I, spearheads a dedicated team focused on driving business success. His career journey began at S...

E50 | Feeling Like Giving Up on Life? Reasons Not To And Why I Signed Coldplay | Simon Williams
Recorded Live On Stage At SXSW 2024 At The British Music Embassy
During the early '90s, Simon Williams pioneered the renowned indi...

E49 | Navigate Your Career Pivot: Practical Wisdom from Alison Hutchinson CBE’s Transition from Banking CEO To Charity CEO
Alison Hutchinson CBE, CEO of Pennies, an award-winning fintech charity, also serves as Senior Independent Director at DFS plc, Yorkshire Building Soc...

E48 | Bringing Amy Winehouse to America, Promoting Queen's Radio Gaga & The Origin Story Of BME At SXSW
With over three decades of immersion in the Music Industry, Phil boasts extensive experience, particularly on the International stage. His career span...

E47 | How To Make Bold Life Decisions | Natalie Campbell MBE, Running For London Mayor 2024
Natalie Campbell MBE, an acclaimed social entrepreneur and distinguished broadcaster, assumes the role of Co-CEO at Belu Water during the day—a bevera...

E46 | Simple Steps to a Happier, More Fulfilling Life | Aline Santos, Chief Brand + EDI Officer Unilever
Aline commenced her journey with Unilever Brazil in 1989, embarking as a marketing trainee. Her initial decade was dedicated to Brand Building within...

E45 | Channel 4 NED Tess Alps: A Guide To Living Fearlessly
Tess Alps, currently serving as a Non-Executive Director of Channel 4, boasts over 40 years of profound experience in the dynamic realm of advertising...

E44 | Your Passion, Your Income: How To Build A Living Doing What You Love | Sonnaz Nooranvary
Sonnaz Nooranvary, a creative entrepreneur and skilled craftswoman based in the UK, gained prominence as the resident upholstery expert on The Repair...

E43 | The Secret To Building Trust With Executives | WPP U.K. President, Karen Blackett OBE
Karen Blackett OBE currently serves as the UK President for WPP, the world's largest marketing services group. A highly esteemed business leader, Kare...

E42 | Billion-Dollar Leadership: Inside the Mind of British Council's CEO and Former Oliver Wyman Chief
Born in Toronto, Canada, Scott McDonald, the CEO of the British Council, spent his formative years in Saudi Arabia where his parents played pivotal ro...

E41 | From Consultant To Netflix Sensation | Bridgerton Star Left The Corporate World To Pursue Her Dreams
Charithra Chandran, born in Perth, Scotland, is the daughter of Tamil Indian medical professionals. Her parents separated when she was two, leading he...

E40 | Winning Under Pressure: From FIFA and Arsenal to £450bn Government Triumph | Rupert Daniels
As the Director, Services and Skills at the Department for International Trade, Rupert Daniels assumes the crucial role of aiding UK organisations in...

E39 | The Hidden Art of Global Leadership: A CEO's Secrets to Worldwide Success | Karina Wilsher
Karina Wilsher, Partner and Global CEO of Anomaly, spearheads key client initiatives, fortifies the agency's global presence and propels the company's...

E38 | Unlock Your Hidden Passion: Follow Gihan Hyde's Unexpected Path to a Fulfilling Life – Discover How
Gihan Hyde, the accomplished CEO & Founder of CommUnique, one of the UK’s most renowned ESG Strategy and Communications Advisory Firms. Communique is...

E37 | The Hidden Keys to Mastering Wealth and Love Like Never Before! | David McQueen's Personal Tales
David McQueen, a committed speaker (as seen on TED), executive coach, and advisor to multi-national organisations, he is deeply passionate about leade...

Best Of Episodes 9-12 | Season 1 | How I Became Podcast
Explore the most memorable moments and highlights from season one of How I Became.
From the most heart-warming scenes to the exhilarating...

Best Of Episodes 5-8 | Season 1 | How I Became Podcast
Explore the most memorable moments and highlights from season one of How I Became.
From the most heart-warming scenes to the exhilarating...

Best Of Episodes 1-4 | Season 1 | How I Became Podcast
Explore the most memorable moments and highlights from season one of How I Became.
From the most heart-warming scenes to the exhilarating...

E36 | Nothing Is Impossible: From Post Boy to CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi | James Denton-Clark
James Denton-Clark, the CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi, boasts over 25 years of expertise in the advertising industry, demonstrating a remarkable history of...

E35 | Skyrocket Your Career: The Art of Fast-Tracking Success | Olivier Robert-Murphy
Olivier Robert-Murphy, originally from Toulouse, financed his education by chauffeuring celebrities around Paris. After serving as an officer in the F...

E34 | How To Start A Business While Working Full Time | TreasureTress Founder, Jamelia Donaldson
Jamelia Donaldson, the visionary behind TreasureTress, serves as its founder and CEO, steering the ship since its inception in 2015. TreasureTress sta...

E33 | Rebuild Your Dreams: How Stef Reid's Journey Can Inspire Your Comeback
Stef Reid MBE, the celebrated British Paralympic long jumper and sprinter, is renowned for her athletic prowess and inspirational journey. Her remarka...

E32 | Empowering 56,000 Women: Vanessa Sanyauke’s Escape From Domestic Violence To Founding Girls Talk
Vanessa, the Founder & CEO of Girls Talk, a globally recognised organisation, spearheads the development of innovative products and services connectin...

E31 | Meet The Social Media Genius Behind Gymshark’s Community & Why He Left | Elfried Samba
Elfried is widely acknowledged as the driving force behind Gymshark's triumph on social media, playing a pivotal role in propelling the brand's fitnes...

E30 | ‘I Buzz Off Stress’ - How To Cope With Severe Stress & Insomnia - A Guide From Multi-Billion Pound Company CEO, Josh Krichefski
Josh Krichefski, recognised in the advertising industry for his advocacy of mental health and cultural change, assumed the role of GroupM CEO for EMEA...

E29 | How To Buy The Company You Work For | Neil Henderson, Owner & CEO Of St Luke's
Neil Henderson, now the CEO of St. Luke’s has achieved remarkable success, garnering nominations for Agency of the Year in 3 of the past 4 years and c...

E28 | How To Change Career Successfully | Gau Narayanan, CMO Thirdway
Gautham Narayanan, a seasoned veteran with over two decades of experience, has embarked on an exhilarating journey of brand transformation that spans...