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  • Oly Rush (Environmental Campaigner & Ultra Swimmer): Passion fuelled fight against Plastic Pollution

    Oly Rush (Environmental Campaigner & Ultra Swimmer): Passion fuelled fight against Plastic Pollution
    Apr 9 2025
    Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community. If you like what we are doing, then support the channel and BUY US A COFFEE - visit: https://buymeacoffee.com/successonthesouthcoast My guest for episode #17 is Oly Rush, an environmental campaigner who takes on incredible ultra swimming challenges in aid of raising awareness of plastic pollution through his charity PROJECT PLANET EARTH. - - - KEY TOPICS OF THE CONVERSATION - - - In this episode we discuss: • The moment that led to Oly giving up the rat race to fight plastic pollution • The “life or death” mindset that drives Oly to complete incredible swimming challenges • Oly’s charity Project Planet Earth - beach cleans & school visits • THE GRAND SWIM documentary chronicling Oly's world record attempt to swim around Grand Cayman • Oly’s view on the true meaning of Happiness & Success - - - CHAPTERS - - - 00:00:00 - Guest Intro 00:02:17 - Intro ("A sunny new podcast...") 00:02:44 - Welcome… 00:03:10 - Oly's Passion: Protecting the Ocean 00:04:03 - How Oly's childhood & competitive swimming fueled his passion 00:05:53 - The turning point: Plastic pollution at Chapman's Poole 00:09:57 - SWIM JURASSIC: Raising awareness through his first ultra-swimming challenge 00:12:34 - Swimming Challenge #2: Circumnavigating the Isle of Wight 00:16:11 - How support from friends & family helped Oly out of a dark place 00:18:15 - THE GRAND SWIM: Documentary chronicling Oly's Grand Cayman challenge 00:20:52 - The most challenging aspects of this 37 hour (95km!) swim 00:22:00 - Staying Safe: the threat of Sharks & dangers of reefs in Grand Cayman! 00:12:44 - Walking out of the water… 00:25:25 - The recovery: physical injuries & mental impact... 00:27:17 - Coming back to reality… importance of keeping busy & setting another goal 00:28:07 - Impact on the Grand Cayman Community - the government's broken promises 00:31:42 - Making it into the Guiness Book of World Records 00:32:52 - Passion & Purpose: the importance of having a greater purpose… 00:36:00 - Resilience & staying motivated: Stay in the moment & forget the finish line 00:37:02 - Patience, Purpose & Gratitude 00:39:08 - PROJECT PLANET EARTH: Oly's charity & mission 00:40:12 - The small things: How to lessen your impact... 00:41:30 - Need for Funding 00:42:32 - School visits: Inspiring the next generation 00:45:21 - Plastic Pollution - the stats & Scale of the Problem 00:47:22 - Signs of hope 00:48:52 - The circular economy… and Circular11 00:51:42 - Future Plans & Next Challenges 00:52:07 - Rewind to a previous challenge - wimming around the Greek Island of ITHACA 00:53:02 - ISLE OF WIGHT No. 2: Repeating the challenge in 'skins' (no wetsuit) 00:54:52 - PROJECT 150: The Longest non-tidal assisted open water swim 00:57:24 - Maximising the impact… 01:00:33 - What is happiness? Being content - "a flat, calm ocean" 01:03:22 - Oly's favourite thing about living in the area - the Jurassic Coast 01:04:34 - What is success? Achieving that state of contentment 01:05:29 - Skills for Success - Hyper focus, fueling & a strong purpose 01:06:55 - Positive effect on family & friends - the 'ripple' Oly is most proud of 01:07:42 - Life by Misadventure - Importance of slowing down, being more compassionate towards animals & becoming vegan 01:10:05 - Thank you, guest links & wrap-up GUEST Links: • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/oly-rush • Website: https://www.bikingvikingrides.co.uk • Instagram: www.instagram.com/olyrush Watch THE GRAND SWIM at: https://www.waterbear.com/watch/the-grand-swim Special thanks to Mike Coggan & Steve Garay from Grizzly Productions (www.grizzly.co.uk) / The Biome Project (www.biome-project.co.uk) for allowing us to feature clips of their fantastic short film ‘RUSH’ and ‘THE GRAND SWIM’. PROJECT PLANET EARTH - Oly’s Charity: • Website: www.projectplanet.earth • Instagram: www.instagram.com/projectplanet.earth You can donate at https://projectplanet.earth/donate/ SUCCESS ON THE SOUTH COAST Links: YouTube is our primary platform, but Success on the South Coast is also available on all your favourite streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc)! • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successonthesouthcoast • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xo4ByqAqUlp7UHYOeBjWM • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-on-the-south-coast/id1760075408 • YouTube Music/Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCOvHz8DkSa5PSX5yKCMCmHffqzMjYz-K • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successonthesouthcoast • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successonthesouthcoast • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-on-the-south-coast #OlyRush #ProjectPlanetEarth #BeachClean #TheGrandSwim #UltraSwimmer #GuinnessBook #GrizzlyProductions #TheBiomeProject #OceanAdvocate #EnvironmentalCampaigner #PlasticPollution #CircularEconomy #Circular11 #...
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  • Yvonne Guérineau (Relationship Alchemist, Golden Catalyst): How your backstory impacts your interactions

    Yvonne Guérineau (Relationship Alchemist, Golden Catalyst): How your backstory impacts your interactions
    Mar 26 2025

    Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community.

    My guest for episode #16 is relationship alchemist & author Yvonne Guérineau (Golden Catalyst).

    Yvonne’s unique blend of science & magic helps you navigate your working (and personal!) relationships more positively & confidently… and get gold from your interactions!

    Yvonne is also the author of ‘People in Their Element: How to create positive working relationships’.

    - - - KEY TOPICS OF THE CONVERSATION - - -

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Practical tips for getting gold from your interactions • How people's backstories can impact working relationships • The importance of making time to build relationships • Yvi's view on the meaning of true Happiness & Success • How Roller Derby taught Yvi to commit!

    - - - CHAPTERS - - -

    00:00:00 - Guest Intro 00:01:43 - Intro ("A sunny new podcast...") 00:02:09 - Welcome… 00:02:59 - Yvonne's Passion: Curiousity about how people work 00:04:29 - Golden Catalyst: Digging for gold in human interactions 00:06:54 - Workshops: "getting to know people better" tech free 00:08:47 - Importance of organisations being proactive, not waiting until they have an issue 00:10:39 - "Unexpectedly Therapeutic" workshops 00:14:17 - Alchemist + Author 00:16:19 - Yvonne's Backstory: Psychology degree & HR career 00:21:23 - The Book: People in their Element 00:24:54 - Your backstory & working relationships: Bringing your past to work 00:30:02 - Heuristics & cognitive bias 00:31:04 - Representativeness 00:34:57 - The better-than-average effect 00:36:34 - Fundamental Attribution Error 00:38:05 - How to combat cognitive bias? 00:41:49 - Common mistakes & challenges to good working relationships 00:46:06 - Harvard Research: 85% of job success is due to people (soft) skills 00:49:22 - Can people get better at relationships? 00:52:34 - Building relationships as a process: the importance of making time for it 00:57:12 - Applying the book's lessons to your personal/romantic relationships 00:59:19 - The link between testing relationships & social media posts 01:01:24 - The dangers of relying on AI for human communications 01:06:05 - Social risk taking & the importance of practicing communications 01:09:10 - What is happiness? A calm, still place. 01:12:53 - What is success? 01:15:14 - Happiness, Fulfilment & Success 01:15:37 - Wisdom from our elders 01:17:24 - Skills for Success - Resilience & maintaining hope 01:19:01 - Can you build resilience & train yourself to think positively? 01:20:09 - Life by Misadventure - Roller Derby & committing 01:24:45 - Thank you, guest links & wrap-up

    GUEST Links:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonneguerineau • Website: https://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁.𝗰𝗼.𝘂𝗸 • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yviisme • Email: 𝘆𝘃𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲@𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁.𝗰𝗼.𝘂𝗸

    You can grab a copy of Yvi’s book ‘People in Their Element’ at https://www.amazon.co.uk/People-Their-Element-positive-relationships/dp/1739402014.

    SUCCESS ON THE SOUTH COAST Links:

    YouTube is our primary platform, but Success on the South Coast is also available on all your favourite streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc)!

    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successonthesouthcoast • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xo4ByqAqUlp7UHYOeBjWM • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-on-the-south-coast/id1760075408 • YouTube Music/Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCOvHz8DkSa5PSX5yKCMCmHffqzMjYz-K

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successonthesouthcoast • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successonthesouthcoast • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-on-the-south-coast

    #YvonneGuérineau #GoldenCatalyst #WorkingRelationships #PeopleInTheirElement #Alchemist #Bournemouth #Christchurch #Poole #SuccessOnTheSouthCoast #SouthCoastSuperstar #SotSC #Happiness

    INTRO MUSIC: 'Generator' by CALL ME ANIMAL.

    If you like the sound of it, check out 'Arron Sans' (the singer/songwriter) at https://www.arronsans.com or https://www.instagram.com/arronsans.
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    1 Std. und 26 Min.
  • Sisters of Stoke (Women’s Surf Community): Surfing, Sisterhood, and Community

    Sisters of Stoke (Women’s Surf Community): Surfing, Sisterhood, and Community
    Dec 24 2024

    Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community.

    My guests for episode #15 are Mar Ellison & Lizzie Elphick, the founders of the ‘Sisters of Stoke’, a thriving community for female surfers.

    These Ocean Soul Sisters are on a mission to share their passion and make surfing accessible to women of all ages and abilities…

    Mar & Lizzie are super inspiring - in only 12 short months, they’ve built an incredible social community in a traditionally male dominated environment .

    The Sisters of Stoke recently celebrated their first anniversary and I was keen to discuss their plans for the future…

    So grab your board - surfs up!

    - - - KEY TOPICS OF THE CONVERSATION - - -

    In this episode we discuss:

    • The origin of the Sisters of Stoke (and the name!) • The mission: Empowering women through surfing • The benefits of surfing & mental health • Advice for people who want to give surfing a go but don’t know where to start • Mar & Lizzie’s view on the meaning of true Happiness & Success

    - - - CHAPTERS - - -

    00:00:00 - Guest Intro 00:01:12 - Intro ("A sunny new podcast...") 00:01:36 - Welcome & introducing the founders… 00:02:44 - Who are the Sisters of Stoke? 00:03:04 - The mission: Empowering women through surfing 00:03:04 - Mission Statement: Surf, Empower, Repeat. 00:03:26 - The origin of the name… 00:04:21 - What does 'Stoke' mean to Mar & Lizzie 00:05:16 - How the Sisters met & how they started surfing 00:07:48 - The benefits of surfing & mental health… 00:10:26 - Why it's important to have a surfing community just for women 00:13:23 - Social Media & the size of the community 00:14:40 - All ages are welcome! 00:16:38 - The events: Surfing, cold water swims & socials 00:18:06 - Sunset surfs in Summer: the Sisters descend on the beach en masse 00:18:54 - The best places to surf in BCP & the "secret" WhatsApp group 00:21:28 - What to expect from a Sisters of Stoke Surf Trip 00:24:08 - Advice for apprehensive, wannabe surfers… 00:26:12 - What is needed to encourage more female surfers? 00:28:05 - Safety first surfing 00:29:13 - The BEST thing about being a Sister of Stoke 00:30:48 - COLDWATER COLLECTIVE & DORSET MIND 00:32:16 - Collabs: Campaign with PINEAPPLE ISLAND 00:32:49 - Selecting partners & the importance of values 00:38:05 - 1st Anniversary: Unexpected growth and building the team 00:39:30 - Starting a surf club in Bournemouth in the middle of Winter 00:40:24 - Highlights from the 1st year: big meets & surf trips 00:41:51 - How members feedback helps the community evolve… 00:43:34 - 1st Birthday Party plans: what better way than a boogie!? 00:45:18 - Mar & Lizzie's complementary skills 00:48:43 - Advice for others wanting to start a community around their passion 00:52:42 - The Future: Plans for 2025 00:54:47 - Hopes & Dreams beyond 2025 00:57:06 - The Sisters life away from surfing 00:57:59 - What is happiness? 01:00:09 - What is success? 01:02:38 - Lizzie's alternative view of success 01:04:21 - Life by Misadventure - Be brave & never say 'No' 01:08:10 - Thank you, guest links & wrap-up

    GUEST Links:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sistersofstoke_ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sistersofstoke • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554331269426 • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sistersofstoke

    A BIG thank you to Sammy for all the awesome Sisters of Stoke footage - check her work out at: https://samjamshoots.com (or https://www.instagram.com/samjamshoots).

    Tickets for the Sisters of Stoke ‘1st Birthday Party’: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sisters-of-stokes-1st-birthday-tickets-1080415635249?aff=oddtdtcreator

    SUCCESS ON THE SOUTH COAST Links:

    YouTube is our primary platform, but Success on the South Coast is also available on all your favourite streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc)!

    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successonthesouthcoast • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xo4ByqAqUlp7UHYOeBjWM • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-on-the-south-coast/id1760075408 • YouTube Music/Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCOvHz8DkSa5PSX5yKCMCmHffqzMjYz-K

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successonthesouthcoast • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successonthesouthcoast • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-on-the-south-coast

    #SistersOfStoke #Surfing #WomenWhoSurf #EmpowermentThroughSurfing #SurfSisters #PineappleIsland #ColdwaterCollective #SuccessOnTheSouthCoast #SouthCoastSuperstar #SotSC #Bournemouth #Christchurch #Poole #Newquay #Happiness

    INTRO MUSIC: 'Generator' by CALL ME ANIMAL.

    If you like the sound of it, check out 'Arron Sans' (the singer/songwriter) at https://www.arronsans.com or https://www.instagram.com/arronsans.
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  • Dan Pringle (Film Writer / Director): From Satire to Soul Searching - Independent Filmmaking in BCP

    Dan Pringle (Film Writer / Director): From Satire to Soul Searching - Independent Filmmaking in BCP
    Dec 16 2024
    Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community. My guest for episode #14 is Dan Pringle, the Bournemouth-based Film Writer & Director. Dan’s latest feature, the philosophical thriller DIE BEFORE YOU DIE recently landed on streaming platforms… However, I wanted to dig into his backstory and find out how he made his award-winning debut K-SHOP, a hard-hitting satire on binge drinking culture… Dan takes us through his journey, offering his valuable insights into independent filmmaking, while sharing loads of great advice for aspiring filmmakers. Dan also recently helped setup and launch the BCP Film Office, and he gives his thoughts on how this new “centre of gravity” could be a game-changer for the region. - - - CHAPTERS - - - 00:00:00 - Intro ("A sunny new podcast...") 00:00:26 - Guest Intro 00:02:07 - Welcome… 00:02:55 - Where Dan's love of Storytelling came from… 00:04:23 - Dan's earliest memories of movies & cinema 00:06:00 - Cinema as a spiritual place 00:07:00 - Dan's backstory & growing up near Elstree Film Studios 00:08:02 - Family history working in film 00:08:52 - Growing up 'round the corner from Kubrick's house 00:09:13 - How Dan's Dad mislaid a reel of Clockwork Orange 00:10:47 - Dan's move to Bournemouth - studying TV Production at BU 00:12:01 - Dan's view of success following completion of his course at 22… 00:13:42 - K-SHOP, Dan's debut feature film: "Sweeney Todd in a kebab shop" 00:15:51 - The inspiration for K-SHOP 00:19:57 - The million dollar Q: how Dan managed to make a feature film! 00:26:06 - Independent film sector vs Studio System vs Streaming 00:27:07 - How Dan met his Production partner, Adam J. Merrifield at White Lantern Films 00:28:55 - Casting K-SHOP & nominations for the 'British Independent Film Awards' 00:31:20 - Discovering Ziad Abaza, the lead actor of K-SHOP 00:33:13 - The audition process & the filmmaking moments you live for! 00:34:05 - The strength of K-SHOP's supporting cast & how Dan found them 00:37:36 - The Premiere and seeing K-SHOP up on the BIG screen around the world! 00:40:34 - Looking back at K-SHOP 8 years later… and how Dan has evolved 00:42:02 - Shooting K-SHOP across Bournemouth & beyond… 00:43:05 - Why K-SHOP was shot in Bournemouth 00:44:35 - The pros of working in the local BCP filmmaking community 00:47:37 - The challenges of working in the local BCP filmmaking community 00:48:46 - Dan's advice for aspiring filmmakers 00:49:30 - Importance of exploiting the resources and telling stories relevant to BCP 00:51:31 - Shooting 200+ locations for the BCP Film Office location directory 00:52:48 - Uncovering hidden locations in BCP: eclectic locations that surprised Dan 00:55:01 - The future evolution of the Bournemouth filmmaking community 00:57:51 - How the BCP Film Office provides a "centre of gravity" for the local scene 00:59:02 - DIE BEFORE YOU DIE - synopsis: a "philosophical drama" 01:00:40 - Teaming up again with Ziad… and co-writing the script together 01:02:27 - The shorthand Dan & Ziad's relationship Importance of having people you can trust in your corner. 01:04:56 - Working with local actors, such as Laurent C. Lucas (who stars as Ibrahim) 01:06:50 - A potential "Ziad trilogy"? 01:08:06 - Dan's next feature film project in development… 01:09:33 - What is happiness? 01:12:33 - Film recommendations: DEAD MAN SHOES (1996) and PERFECT DAYS (2023) 01:16:16 - What is success? Following Dan's "official recalibration": "Be a person of intrinsic value" 01:19:33 - Buddhist wisdom and talking philosophy with Dr. Ziad 01:22:10 - Life by Misadventure - We aren't the bad guys in each others stories 01:27:06 - Learning through World Cinema: understanding the Human Condition 01:28:52 - Thank you, guest links & wrap-up GUEST Links: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-pringle-1b8142283 • Website: https://www.danpringle.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danvspringle • White Lantern Film: https://www.whitelantern.film • Bulldog Film Distribution: https://www.bulldog-film.com SUCCESS ON THE SOUTH COAST Links: YouTube is our primary platform, but Success on the South Coast is also available on all your favourite streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc)! • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successonthesouthcoast • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xo4ByqAqUlp7UHYOeBjWM • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-on-the-south-coast/id1760075408 • YouTube Music/Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCOvHz8DkSa5PSX5yKCMCmHffqzMjYz-K • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successonthesouthcoast • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successonthesouthcoast • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-on-the-south-coast #DanPringle #KSHOP #DieBeforeYouDie #ZiadAbaza #LaurentCLucas #WhiteLanternFilm #BulldogFilmDistribution #BCPFilmOffice #BCPFilmProduction #Bournemouth #Christchurch ...
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    1 Std. und 32 Min.
  • Luke Williams (Head of AI, Intergage Group): Keeping AI real - practical advice for utilising AI

    Luke Williams (Head of AI, Intergage Group): Keeping AI real - practical advice for utilising AI
    Oct 29 2024
    Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community. My guest for episode #13 is Luke Williams, the ‘Head of AI’ at Intergage Group. Luke wanted to build robots when he was a kid and he’s maintained a passion for new technology ever since. He has spent his whole career working in areas of digital innovation (from the early days of PPC/SEO, digital marketing, social media etc.) before making the natural transition into AI. The best thing about Luke is that he is focused on the practical use-cases and tools that businesses (and individuals) can use in order to make the most of AI today. - - - KEY TOPICS OF THE CONVERSATION - - - In this episode we discuss: • Practical use-cases of AI: Image to Text, Text to Image, Text to Video, Digital Avatars… • The accelerating pace of change in AI technology • How people’s willingness to accept AI will be the biggest barrier to it’s adoption • AI statement’s and why all businesses need one • Campfire, the new community Luke and Intergage has created in partnership with the Dorset Chamber to help businesses get the most from AI • Luke’s bucket list and how he ended up in the Guiness Book of World Records! • Luke’s view on the meaning of true Happiness & Success • How Luke makes his own luck by keeping his eyes open for new opportunities! - - - CHAPTERS - - - 00:00:00 - Intro ("A sunny new podcast...") 00:00:26 - Guest Intro 00:01:20 - Welcome… 00:02:27 - Luke's story so far: Application of new technology & training/coaching 00:03:49 - Digital Innovation & Iconic South Coast Brands: (RNLI, Farrow & Ball) 00:04:25 - Current applications of AI vs hyping what will appear in the future 00:06:10 - Luke's initial interest in AI: Chat GPT v3 launch in November 2022 00:07:47 - Joining Intergage as 'Group Head of AI' 00:08:47 - Setting the Scene: the pace of change is accelerating 00:10:42 - Image to Text: AI analysis of photographs 00:12:14 - Text to Image - the evolution over 18 months 00:12:58 - Text to Video - "almost everyone believes it's real" 00:15:07 - AI is already part of everyday life… 00:19:30 - What is Generative AI? 00:23:09 - Luke's interest in robotics & Tesla 'We Robot' event 00:25:08 - People's willingness to accept AI as a barrier to it’s adoption 00:29:57 - Current practical use-cases for AI 00:38:06 - Digital Luke: Creating a digital avatar with HeyGen 00:43:09 - What is an AI Statement? 00:47:10 - The importance of AI Statements, procurement & ethics 00:53:02 - Campfire: Intergage & Dorset Chamber's partnership to help businesses make the most of AI 00:57:24 - Importance of AI Statements for existing & prospective employees 00:57:59 - Campfire: Creating an online AI community & events 01:00:09 - Campfire: feedback from the first IGNITE workshop 01:01:54 - Luke's thoughts on the future of AI (in terms of the tech & the impact on jobs) 01:06:22 - What is happiness? 01:07:54 - Luke the Guiness World Record holder! 01:11:30 - What is success? 01:14:18 - Life by Misadventure - The Luck Factor 01:18:18 - Thank you, guest links & wrap-up GUEST Links: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukewilliams • Luke’s ‘AI: Actionable Insights’ Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/ai-actionable-insights-7167913144122617857/ • Intergage Group Website: https://www.intergage.co.uk • Example AI Statement - Intergage Group: https://www.intergage.co.uk/ai-statement • Campfire - If you are interested in finding out more about the AI community ‘Campfire’ (Intergage’s partnership with the Dorset Chamber) that helps businesses get the most from AI, then check out: https://www.campfire-ai.com Finally, you can start making your own luck (like Luke does!) by grabbing a copy of Richard Wiseman’s book ‘The Luck Factor’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Luck-Factor-Scientific-Study-Lucky/dp/0099443244 SUCCESS ON THE SOUTH COAST Links: YouTube is our primary platform, but Success on the South Coast is also available on all your favourite streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc)! • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successonthesouthcoast • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xo4ByqAqUlp7UHYOeBjWM • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-on-the-south-coast/id1760075408 • YouTube Music/Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCOvHz8DkSa5PSX5yKCMCmHffqzMjYz-K • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successonthesouthcoast • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successonthesouthcoast • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-on-the-south-coast #LukeWilliams #Intergage #AI #TextToImage #TextToVideo #AIStatement #Campfire #DorsetChamber #DigitalAvatar #DigitalLuke #HeyGen #ElonMusk #TeslaOptimus #TheLuckFactor #RichardWiseman #Bournemouth #Christchurch #Poole #SuccessOnTheSouthCoast #SotSC #SouthCoastSuperstar #Happiness #Success INTRO MUSIC: 'Generator' by CALL ME ANIMAL. If you ...
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    1 Std. und 20 Min.
  • Oscar Brooks (CEO, V88): The man having ‘fun’ at the helm of a $1m no-code agency

    Oscar Brooks (CEO, V88): The man having ‘fun’ at the helm of a $1m no-code agency
    Oct 14 2024
    Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community. My guest for episode #12 is Oscar Brooks, the tech entrepreneur who founded V88 (a ‘No-Code’ agency) at the age of 21. Oscar has gone on to become a thought leader in the No-Code space and V88 now has over 60 clients across 9 countries. But what is even more impressive is how Oscar and the team at V88 are having so much fun on the journey! I believe a lot of that success is due to Oscar & his leadership. Oscar is humble, honest and a real family man who also treats his team like family while ensuring they delight every customer. Oscar is on a mission to spread the word of No-Code technology & transform businesses across the globe - this is the definitive interview about his story so far… - - - KEY TOPICS OF THE CONVERSATION - - - In this episode we discuss: • Oscar’s journey from Biochemist to No-Code entrepreneur • The challenges of managing a fast-growing business • How he keeps work fun despite the pressures of being a CEO • How V88 make their clients cry… with joy! • Advice for wannabe tech entrepreneurs • Oscar’s view on the meaning of true Happiness & Success - - - CHAPTERS - - - 00:00:00 - Intro ("A sunny new podcast...") 00:00:26 - Guest Intro 00:01:44 - Welcome… 00:03:19 - Biochemist turned No-Code entrepreneur - How Oscar originally got into biochemistry 00:06:24 - How Oscar at age 20 was impacted by the Social Media portrayal of 'success' 00:09:52 - What is 'No-Code' (and 'Low-Code') 00:11:49 - How long has No-Code been around for? Wordpress & Calendly 00:13:16 - No-Code in its current guise, its rapid maturation & development of platform 00:14:46 - No-Code Tools: Flutter Flow, Bubble, Glide, Stacker, No Loco, Retool, Web Flow etc 00:15:34 - Benefits of No-Code v traditional software development 00:19:44 - No-Code challenges/limitations 00:24:49 - The V88 Story: How Oscar discovered No-Code & origins of the agency 00:29:47 - Discovering 'Glide' & Jack Vaughn 00:32:11 - The first apps Oscar built for his own use: Workout tracker, To-Do's etc. 00:33:17 - Launch of V88 in 2021 & first clients 00:35:59 - Company ethos: "The customer must be delighted" 00:38:11 - How the strategy was a natural evolution 00:39:38 - V88's ideal customers - established businesses needing to streamline processes 00:42:41 - V88 target sectors: Real estate, construction, property management & legal 00:44:47 - How no-code has opened up a new market for custom solutions 00:46:22 - International growth - doing business in every continent 00:48:43 - Oscar's favourite project: Reform Alliance 00:52:11 - What's next in the V88 journey? 00:56:35 - AI & AI's Glide component generator 01:01:47 - Oscar's favourite part of being CEO of V88: Sales & the team 01:04:54 - Transition to CEO role & building a team 01:07:08 - Challenges of growing a business 01:10:08 - Oscar's leadership style - "we're part of a family & on the same mission" 01:14:16 - Company culture - maintaining the vibe as V88 grows ("focus on bringing in the right people") 01:17:21 - The importance of having a mentor 01:19:17 - The benefits of having a mentor 01:20:36 - The importance of partnerships to Oscar & V88 01:22:20 - V88's partnership with Glide 01:25:39 - Oscar's advice for wannabe tech entrepreneurs 01:30:33 - How Oscar manages stress and keeps it fun 01:34:07 - What gets Oscar excited outside of work - family 01:36:03 - What is happiness? 01:37:02 - What is business success? 01:39:48 - What is personal success? 01:41:24 - Life by Misadventure - "knowing when to say no" 01:45:33 - Thank you, guest links & wrap-up GUEST Links: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscar-brooks-39b19712a • Website: https://www.v88.co.uk • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/v88apps If you want to learn more about the technology we discuss (no-code & AI) plus the ‘Glide’ platform and why Oscar is hiring a “new breed” of software developer, check out this interview by Jack Vaughan (Education and Video at Glide): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6p4wlOMAPE SUCCESS ON THE SOUTH COAST Links: YouTube is our primary platform, but Success on the South Coast is also available on all your favourite streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc)! • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successonthesouthcoast • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xo4ByqAqUlp7UHYOeBjWM • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-on-the-south-coast/id1760075408 • YouTube Music/Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCOvHz8DkSa5PSX5yKCMCmHffqzMjYz-K • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successonthesouthcoast • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successonthesouthcoast • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-on-the-south-coast #nocode #lowcode #V88 #OscarBrooks #Entrepreneur #StartUp #Glide #JackVaughan #SoftwareDevelopment #Bournemouth #Christchurch #Poole #...
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  • Radi Nikolov (Filmmaker & ‘Screams by the Sea’ Festival Director): Making movie magic in BCP

    Radi Nikolov (Filmmaker & ‘Screams by the Sea’ Festival Director): Making movie magic in BCP
    Oct 8 2024
    My guest for episode #11 is Radi Nikolov, a filmmaker from Bulgaria who is now a leading man in BCP’s thriving film community. Radi is also the founder & Director of ‘Screams by the Sea’, an independent horror & genre film festival hosted in the heart of Bournemouth. As you might imagine from a filmmaker, Radi is a fantastic storyteller so sit back, grab your popcorn and… Action! - - - KEY TOPICS OF THE CONVERSATION - - - In this episode we discuss: • Studying Film Production at the prestigious Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) • The advantages of being part of BCP’s tight-knit filmmaking community • Advice for young filmmakers • Radi’s latest project, a feature film version of his popular short DEADLY SCARE • Radi’s plans to make Screams by the Sea a destination on the global film festival circuit • How Screams by the Sea saved Andy Edwards (director of PUNCH) next film… • Radi’s view on the meaning of true Happiness & Success • The ‘trucker wisdom’ Radi picked up while on a road trip to Texas! - - - CHAPTERS - - - 00:00:00 - Intro ("A sunny new podcast...") 00:00:26 - Guest Intro 00:01:45 - Welcome… 00:02:23 - Backstory… How writing led to Radi's start in filmmaking 00:04:34 - Radi's family history in Engineering & studying Robotics 00:05:15 - Search for "filmmaking friends" and Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) 00:06:23 - Lessons learned from the AUB Masters course - the industry & importance of 'pitching' 00:07:34 - The importance of promotion 00:08:27 - The Bournemouth Filmmaking Community 00:09:53 - The benefits of a tight-knit local filmmaking community 00:11:13 - BCP Film Office & the fantastic locations available in the local area 00:11:45 - Radi's Short Film projects shot locally in Bournemouth… 00:12:02 - HEARSE BUDDIES and the origin of the concept… 00:13:40 - Support from local businesses providing locations 00:15:13 - DOUBT BUYS THE WHISKY and the themes that run through Radis work 00:17:35 - Working with Doug Cockle, the voice of the Witcher from the Video Games 00:18:07 - Radi's latest project - a feature film version of DEADLY SCARE 00:19:26 - Why Radi chose DEADLY SCARE for his first feature film project 00:22:57 - Plans to shoot the feature DEADLY SCARE in Bournemouth 00:24:23 - Radi's ultimate career goals… 00:26:08 - Radi's dream project - working with HBO 00:27:31 - SCREAMS BY THE SEA: About the Festival 00:30:17 - SCREAMS BY THE SEA: Screenwriting Competition 00:30:49 - SCREAMS BY THE SEA: Screenwriting Competition - 2024 Winner 00:33:45 - SCREAMS BY THE SEA: International reach 00:34:29 - SCREAMS BY THE SEA: Inaugural 2024 festival & call from BBC Radio 00:35:36 - How SCREAMS BY THE SEA saved Andy Edward's next movie… 00:38:02 - SCREAMS BY THE SEA: Bigger & better for 2025 00:42:17 - SCREAMS BY THE SEA - Marketing & Sponsorship opportunities for local businesses 00:44:00 - SCREAMS BY THE SEA: Plans for the future… making the festival a destination 00:46:14 - What is happiness? 00:47:45 - What is success? 00:50:37 - Why artists must not measure their value by the 'success' of their art 00:53:54 - Skills for Success - Develop a thickskin & build connections 00:56:53 - Advice for young filmmakers - find that one thing that you are passionate about 00:57:58 - Life by Misadventure: Story #1: Running & focusing only on the next step forward 01:01:00 - Life by Misadventure: Story #2: Trucker Wisdom - Ask for help & give genuine compliments 01:04:16 - Thank you, guest links & wrap-up GUEST Links: • Website: https://www.rnikolov.co.uk • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radi_nikolov_ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Parallelvideos • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radi-nikolov-b42b93182 Watch Radi’s short films… • HEARSE BUDDIES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af3otVNwEiA • DEADLY SCARE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4ZMFHk0yMI SCREAMS BY THE SEA Links • Website: http://www.screamsbythesea.co.uk • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screamsbythesea ‘Script-to-Screen’ Screenwriting Competition - win a fully-funded production deal! Submit your entry at https://filmfreeway.com/SCREAMSBYTHESEA SUCCESS ON THE SOUTH COAST Links: YouTube is our primary platform, but Success on the South Coast is also available on all your favourite streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc)! • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successonthesouthcoast • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xo4ByqAqUlp7UHYOeBjWM • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-on-the-south-coast/id1760075408 • YouTube Music/Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCOvHz8DkSa5PSX5yKCMCmHffqzMjYz-K • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successonthesouthcoast • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successonthesouthcoast • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-on-the-south-coast #FilmDirector #FilmStar #ScreamsByTheSea #AndyEdwards #DougCockle #HorrorFilm #GenreFilm #...
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  • James Benson-King (Explorer & Adventurer): Harnessing the Power of Grit - From Alaska to Argentina

    James Benson-King (Explorer & Adventurer): Harnessing the Power of Grit - From Alaska to Argentina
    Oct 1 2024
    When I first came up with the concept for Success on the South Coast, I was determined to shine a light on people from a wide variety of backgrounds from the arts, business & community projects. However, it never crossed my mind that I would meet someone like James Benson-King, my guest for episode #10 (a very special milestone!). James is an Explorer & Adventurer who goes by the name of ‘The Biking Viking’ for his endurance cycling challenges. Having completed a 20,000 mile cycle tour from Alaska to Argentina, James is taking it to the next level for his next adventure: he plans to be the first human to cycle across Antarctica (yes, cycle… on an actual bike!) In this fantastic conversation, James shares amazing stories from his escapades: cycling 500 miles with one leg, evading Narco’s in Mexico & supporting a world record breaking hand-biker in India. James is also a “resilience cultivator”, content creator and event speaker who is on a mission “to inspire and empower others to embrace adventure, push their limits and pursue their dreams”, so look out for advice on how to cultivate your own resilience, push through challenges and pursue your own dreams. - - - KEY TOPICS OF THE CONVERSATION - - - In this episode we discuss: • James early days, childhood heart condition and successful corporate career • His transformation into 'the Biking Viking' • Stories from his 20,000 mile cycle tour from Alaska to Argentina • How to overcome mental & physical challenges… and how James cycled over 500 miles across Mexico with one leg! • Inspiration to help others pursue their own dreams • James’s (double!) world record-breaking plans to be the first human to cycle across Antarctica • James’s view on the meaning of true Happiness & Success - - - CHAPTERS - - - 00:00:00 - Intro ("A sunny new podcast...") 00:00:26 - Guest Intro 00:01:56 - Welcome… 00:02:24 - James's origin story: his corporate career and early success 00:06:16 - Sliding Doors moment - meeting a cycle tourer in Myanmar 00:09:35 - James's early years & first taste of adventure 00:12:20 - Alaska to Argentina: 20,000 mile cycling adventure 00:14:07 - Alaska to Argentina: the route 00:15:15 - Resilience and the importance of community 00:16:03 - Transforming into 'the Biking Viking' 00:19:00 - Alaska to Argentina: Mental preparation 00:22:21 - Alaska to Argentina: Key challenges 00:22:59 - Cycling 500 miles on one leg in Mexico 00:27:07 - Dealing with 60mph winds in Southern Patagonia (Argentina) 00:32:13 - Alaska to Argentina: Key lessons 00:32:36 - Pre-trip preparation: Flicking the Switch 00:34:19 - Keep pushing forward: Just do what you can do! 00:36:00 - Motivation: 'Cardiac Risk in the Young' charity 00:37:58 - Alaska to Argentina: Importance of biking community 00:41:01 - Skills for Success: Determination 00:44:04 - Unlock your potential: Advice to help others pursue their dreams… 00:46:31 - Alaska to Argentina: completing the journey un-supported 00:47:41 - Skills for Success: Managing the logistics 00:49:58 - Personal safety & navigating danger in South America 00:51:34 - Narco HQ & military lockdown following the capture of El Chapo's son 00:57:37 - Genuine danger in Belize: random acts of violence 01:01:13 - Another adventure: supporting a Hand Biking world record attempt in India 01:05:28 - Antarctica: "a transformative experience" 01:06:04 - Skills for Success: Forgiving yourself 01:08:10 - Next BIG project: world record-breaking plans to be the first human to cycle across Antarctica 01:14:17 - Antarctica: preparation for a next-level adventure.. 01:17:10 - Antarctica: content creation & promo 01:18:01 - Antarctica: sponsorship & fund-raising 01:19:47 - Can individuals cultivate grit or resilience? 01:22:41 - Tools & techniques to help cultivate resilience 01:25:06 - How James's experiences benefit individuals & organisations? 01:27:26 - What is happiness? 01:29:11 - Gratitude & enjoying the journey 01:31:30 - Juggling relationships with globe-trotting adventures 01:33:41 - What is success? 01:35:55 - Life by Misadventure - learn to forgive yourself 01:37:55 - Thank you, guest links & wrap-up GUEST Links: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-benson-king-8a186285 • Website: https://www.bikingvikingrides.co.uk • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bikingvikingrides • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bikingvikingrides SUCCESS ON THE SOUTH COAST Links: YouTube is our primary platform, but Success on the South Coast is also available on all your favourite streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc)! • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successonthesouthcoast • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xo4ByqAqUlp7UHYOeBjWM • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-on-the-south-coast/id1760075408 • YouTube Music/Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCOvHz8DkSa5PSX5yKCMCmHffqzMjYz-K • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
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