Episodes
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Guest Interview with Matt Parfitt, CEO at Grace Enterprises
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Dan is joined by Matt Parfitt, CEO of Grace Enterprises, who shares his surprise entrepreneurial story that took him from primary school teacher to serial entrepreneur. Hear the business journey that began with gardening and grew to cleaning, events and now biscuits. Be inspired by Matt’s incredible motivation behind starting each business and gather leadership advice from a leader of multiple businesses.
In this episode:
- The weekend Matt quit his profession
- Finding business models to fit the employment demand
- Managing multiple businesses and leadership lessons learnt
- Not 1 but 2 professions quit
- This isn't it, more businesses to come
Find out more about Grace Enterprises here.
About Our Guest:
Matt is a seasoned entrepreneur, having given up his teaching career in 2007 to follow the call of being a ‘Godly employer'. He has a vision for seeing the church re-enter the world of business, creating opportunities and resources for the kingdom. Matt has now started 3 social enterprises: Radiant Cleaners, Jubilee Events and Half the Story, each a sustainable business providing real jobs for people who have multiple barriers to work...
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Guest Interview with Tim Nelson, CEO at Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tim Nelson, CEO at Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance, shares about the vital work they do and their ambition to bring an end to modern slavery. Be inspired by Tim's tenacious ambition in the face of overwhelming challenges and find out how you can support this life changing work.
In this episode:
- Tim's background and formative experiences
- The unshakable realisation of the issue of modern slavery
- Starting and growing a non-profit
- Managing emotional pressure on a daily basis
About Our Guest:
Tim Nelson is the co-founder and CEO of Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance. Hope for Justice is an international charity working to bring an end to modern slavery and human trafficking and offers an effective and proven model that is replicable, scalable, and award-winning. The charity’s vision is to live in a world free from slavery and its work across five continents and in 7 countries is focused on preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society...
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Guest Interview with James Poulter, CEO at Vixen Labs
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Dan and James Poulter (aka JP), CEO at Vixen Labs, discuss the hype and issues surrounding AI and its impact for faith communities. Listen to this thought provoking conversation and be inspired to take a proactive approach and join the discussion.
In this episode:
- Becoming an entrepreneur
- The hype cycle and AI
- Taking a proactive approach
- Finding inspiration
Find out more about the Ecclesiai community here.
Vixen Labs AI Consumer Index 2023
About Our Guest:
James Poulter is the founder and CEO of Vixen Labs one of the UK’s leading Voice Technology companies and is a thought-leader and speaker on Innovation Culture, the Future of Work and Emerging Technologies (including the metaverse).
Previously as Head of The LEGO Group’s Emerging Platforms & Partnerships team as part of the Digital Consumer Engagement division, James pursued new technologies, platforms and partners to build digital consumer engagement with LEGO customers, shoppers and consumers on a global basis...
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Guest Interview with Ben Towers, Co-Founder and CEO of Happl
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Dan is joined by Ben Towers, Co-Founder and CEO of Happl, who shares his inspiring entrepreneurship journey that started at age 11. Now tackling ill-mental health across the world, Ben gives advice on finding the right mentor and how to stay grounded.
In this episode:
- What makes an entrepreneur
- The founding story of Happl
- Finding the right mentor
- Faith and entrepreneurship
- Staying grounded
About Our Guest:
Ben Towers is one of ‘the most influential entrepreneurs on the planet’ whilst still only being 24 years old. Ben started in business aged 11 and has since successfully exited his marketing agency, invested in disruptive start-ups...
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Guest Interview with James Perry, Co-Founder and Co-Chairperson at COOK
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Dan and James Perry, Co-Chairperson of COOK, continue their conversation from their Wonderful Summit session to discuss how business can be a force for good. Be inspired by James' stories of overcoming challenges to build a company that has a tangible impact on its employees and the community.
In this episode:
- The start of COOK and the early challenges
- Building a company on values
- Initiatives for impact
- Building a strong team through value led hiring
- Leadership lessons
About Our Guest:
James is co-Chairman of COOK, a certified B Corp since 2013. He co-founded the B Corp movement in the UK. He is also a Founding Partner of...
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Guest Interview with Robert Netzly, President and CEO of Inspire
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Dan is joined by Robert Netzly, President and CEO of Inspire, who shares his passion for biblically responsible investing. Listen and be encouraged as Robert tells of the growth and favour that proceeded his step of faith into business.
In this episode:
- Discovery of biblically responsible investing
- Stepping out in faith
- Holding true to the core values
- Lessons from the journey
About Our Guest:
Robert Netzly is the CEO and Founder of Inspire. He is responsible for strategic vision and keeping the firm fanatically focused on our mission to inspire transformation for God’s glory throughout the world by providing biblically responsible investments that create meaningful change in the lives of people across the globe....
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Guest Interview with Dan Bladen, Co-Founder and CEO of Kadence
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Dan is joined by Dan Bladen, Co-Founder and CEO of Kadence, who shares his passion for impacting the future of work. Listen to his career story that led him to becoming a Silicon Valley tech start-up founder, hear how his faith fuels his purpose and gain advise for the early stages of business.
In this episode:
- The experience that sparked a business idea
- Brand evolution and the growth of Kadence
- The future of work
- Advise for business in the start-up world
About Our Guest:
Dan is Co-founder & CEO of Kadence, where he and the Kadence team are building the operating system for hybrid work (used by 370+ companies worldwide). Dan is a patent author and has served on the leadership teams...
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Guest Interview with Al Gordon, Vicar of Saint Church, Hackney
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Al Gordon, Vicar of Saint Church in Hackney, shares how our understanding of God as Creator influences our ability to be creative and how that impacts the community around us. Be inspired by Al's vision for seeing the Church reclaim their identity as image bearers of a Creator God and take away tips on how to kindle the fire and stay inspired.
In this episode:
- Al's story so far on his leadership journey
- The vision for the Church to be cathedrals of creativity in the community
- The importance of collaboration
- Tips for fostering creativity and staying inspired
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
In this episode, Rev. Pete Wynter, Vicar of St. Paul's Hammersmith, Director of Leadership College London and Founding Director of Onelife Leadership, shares his incredible leadership advice. With leadership coaching experience spanning the corporate, ministry and sporting worlds, Pete shares his journey to where he is today and describes the key to being a great leader. Listen for tips and practical steps for growing in your leadership.
In this episode:
- Pete’s leadership journey
- Principles for leadership for growth
- Leadership keys: character, competence, chemistry
- The need for creative leaders for bringing a message of hope
- Holding balance in life
About Our Guest:
Pete Wynter is Vicar at St Paul’s Hammersmith, Director of the Leadership College London, and Founding Director at Onelife Leadership, a charitable company working with young leaders around the UK and beyond. Pete speaks and coaches into a range of leadership competencies, with the specialism of increasing capacity...
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Guest Interview with Busola Sodeinde, CEO of Bearings Point Media
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Dan is joined by a very special guest, Busola Sodeinde, CEO of Bearings Point Media. Busola is a very inspiring individual, not just for her incredible personal achievements, but also for how she is taking everything she has learnt from her experience in the corporate, entrepreneurial and investment world and helping others go further in the areas where she has pushed the boundaries. Be inspired by her story and learn from her wisdom and advice.
In this episode:
- How Busola's personal purpose is reflected in her daily life
- The pivotal moment that took Busola into the entrepreneurial world
- Busola’s core leadership style and how it translates into all her areas of influence
- Advice for entrepreneurs at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey
About Our Guest:
Busola Sodeinde’s career started off in financial services, holding senior positions in banking, including CFO for the Global Markets business in EMEA for State Street Bank.
In 2019, Busola founded Dysh and Bearings Point Media and her career transitioned...