The creative vision of Rednine Design and Brand's Robin Worrall has helped to successfully launch numerous startup businesses and also repositioned established international brands by creating, building and shaping businesses into brands that have a story to be told. Robin has a big heart for working with charities, and a big heart generally. Robin joins Ben Veal from Second Mountain on the latest episode of the #GoodJourneysPod to talk about his experiences supporting The Charlie Waller Trust, We Get It and Cerebral Palsy Cymru, the 2020 lockdown and the impact on his creative outlook, and how practicing 'mindlessness' and being present in the moment is transforming his life. #mentalhealth #lockdown #creativeinspiration #creativedesign #podcast

Do you struggle with what it means to be a 'grown-up' in today's world? Feel weighed down by the burdens and responsibilities that go hand-in-hand with adulting? You're not alone! Sammy Burt is the author of new book 'What Is A Grown-Up, Anyway?' which explores the perplexing world of adulthood through interviews, research and original insight. A speaker and culture change consultant, Sammy is the founder of Backpack and part of the founding team of Farleigh Performance, and is all about helping people to be the very best that they can be. Sammy has spent years helping to develop purpose in brands, and loves nothing more than debunking unhelpful myths. She is also a trustee of UK modern slavery charity Unseen. Sammy joins Ben Veal on the award-winning 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' podcast to talk: - What it means to be a grown-up - How being an adult and being a grown-up are two very different things - The journey leading towards the writing of the book - Tackling imposter syndrome - The struggle to be authentic and to move beyond the views of others - The impact that our work environments have on creativity and our sense of self. Sammy's new book is out very soon - sign up to be the first to hear about the launch: https://www.yourbackpack.co.uk/whatisagrownupanyway Good Journeys with Second Mountain: Lessons Learned From Trails Travelled Subscribe to our channel: www.youtube.com/@secondmountaincomms Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk/podcast Sponsors: Resilient Leaders Elements - make resilience part of your leadership journey - https://www.resilientleaderselements.com Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms/ X: https://twitter.com/2ndMountainUK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondmountaincomms TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secondmountaincomms #adulting #grownups #grownup #author #authorinterview

Natalie Luckham is the purpose-driven founder of B Corp agency Naturally Social and the CEO of Wiltshire Digital Drive, a community interest company that emerged during the COVID-19 lockdown to help tackle the 'digital divide' that exists in the UK today. Natalie joins Ben Veal on 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' to talk about: Her journey as a creative entrepreneur and lessons learned along the wayGaining self-awareness of her mental health strugglesBeing overwhelmed by burnout and making changes to her life to build a better futureHow social media can be used as a powerful force for good in our worldThe story of Wiltshire Digital Drive and how it has now helped thousands to be connected. Please let us know what you think to the show using #GoodJourneysPod and leave a review! Don't forget - the full video version of this and every single interview can be found over at our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@secondmountaincomms This episode of 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' is brought to you in partnership with the team at Resilient Leaders Elements: make resilience part of your leadership journey.

What does 'success' look like in life when you're an Emmy Award winning TV host? How does life change after becoming a parent for the first time? How can you follow your dreams and create job doing what you love? Chris Van Vliet is the host of hugely-popular podcast INSIGHT. A highly-accomplished television presenter and entrepreneur, Chris has interviewed the biggest and brightest names in the world of sports and entertainment, both on the red carpet and in his studio and is a four-time Emmy Award winner. CVV joins Ben Veal, founder of Second Mountain Comms - the independent communications consultancy that aims to help good people do good - to share his hopes for the future on the award-winning, purpose-driven #GoodJourneysPod show.

Is it time to start thinking and acting like CITIZENS rather than CONSUMERS? What would happen to our society if we all shifted our perspective away from consumption? Could 2024 be a landmark year where everything changes - for the better? Jon Alexander is the co-founder of the New Citizenship Project and author of hugely insightful book 'CITIZENS: Why The Key To Fixing Everything Is All Of Us.' Jon joins Ben Veal, founder of Second Mountain Comms - the independent communications consultancy that aims to help good people do good - to share his hopes for the future on the award-winning, purpose-driven #GoodJourneysPod show. #citizenship #authorinterview #citizenshipinterview #consumerism #creativity

Good Journeys with Second Mountain

Good Journeys with Second Mountain

Good Journeys with Second Mountain

Good Journeys with Second Mountain

Good Journeys with Second Mountain

Why were New York City residents so irked by 1984's Ghostbusters? What changed between the first and second movie? Why does Ghostbusters continue to inspire audiences globally almost 40 years after its release? #ghostbusters #ghostbusters2 #billmurray #cinema #newyorkcity #nyc Joining the 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' #podcast for episode 10 is the author of new book 'A Convenient Parallel Dimension: How Ghostbusters Slimed Us Forever.' - James Greene Jr. The full interview is out now on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/ks9hAjhNh8Q?si=kKUssz4ZkDNR0OY9 Also available via Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts: ⁠www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk/podcast Produced for Second Mountain Comms by Loretz Visuals. ******************************************************************* 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Resilient Leaders Elements: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2edzmvfe⁠⁠ Leadership begins with about resilience - and Resilient Leaders Elements (RLE) are focused on making world class leadership development available to all, training people worldwide to build the skillsets needed to become resilient leaders.  RLE’s highly respected Resilient Leaders Development Programme is a bespoke development tool that’s perfect for leaders of all levels - and you can sign up now. So if you want to turbo-charge your leadership growth, and become more resilient both in the workplace and in your personal life, there’s never been a better time to start your journey.

Diagnosed with ADHD as a child, Helena Hills, co-founder and CEO of TrueStart Coffee, is a self-described Neurodiversity champion who has been on a real journey of self-discovery - and now considers ADHD to be a key ingredient in driving TrueStart forward. It's only been in recent years that Helena has started to come to terms with - and accepted - her neurodiversity as a key strand of her identity. "I find emotions really hard to regulate; this is really common for people with ADHD," Helena shares openly on the #GoodJourneysPod. "I feel emotions deeply. I have this paralysing level of empathy for others and I find that quite often really overwhelming. I feel emotion physically through every bone in my body. I used to think, how are other people just going through life, hiding that pain so well? And the fact that they're not feeling it just explains everything!" #neurodiversity #adhd #neurodivergent #smallbusinessowner #truestartcoffee Watch the full interview with Helena: https://youtu.be/WbfpncLGtm0?si=REUMn5tWq02SSuwL Also available as a #podcast via Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts: www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk/podcast Produced for Second Mountain Comms by Loretz Visuals. ******************************************************************* 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Resilient Leaders Elements: ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2edzmvfe⁠⁠⁠ Leadership begins with about resilience - and Resilient Leaders Elements (RLE) are focused on making world class leadership development available to all, training people worldwide to build the skillsets needed to become resilient leaders.  RLE’s highly respected Resilient Leaders Development Programme is a bespoke development tool that’s perfect for leaders of all levels - and you can sign up now. So if you want to turbo-charge your leadership growth, and become more resilient both in the workplace and in your personal life, there’s never been a better time to start your journey.

Alex Witty is a creative entrepreneur, University of Brighton design graduate and the founder of Compound Footwear, a purpose-driven business that is looking to tackle two big issues: waste in the motorsport industry and fast fashion. In this conversation, Alex joins Ben Veal from Second Mountain to share the journey to founding Compound, what led to the idea, the challenges that come with launching a sustainably-driven startup, and his hopes for the future of his fledgling business. Like this episode? Show your appreciation by subscribing to the show and letting us know what you think! #GoodJourneysPod  ******************************************************************* This episode of 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Resilient Leaders Elements: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2edzmvfe⁠ Leadership begins with about resilience - and Resilient Leaders Elements (RLE) are focused on making world class leadership development available to all, training people worldwide to build the skillsets needed to become resilient leaders.  RLE’s highly respected Resilient Leaders Development Programme is a bespoke development tool that’s perfect for leaders of all levels - and you can sign up now. So if you want to turbo-charge your leadership growth, and become more resilient both in the workplace and in your personal life, there’s never been a better time to start your journey.

For 1,763 days, Sir Terry Waite KCMG CBE was held in captivity in Beirut, the first four years of which were spent in solitary confinement. Two years after his release in 1991, he published his first book, the international bestselling memoir Taken On Trust, chronicling his experiences from memory. On the 30th anniversary of Taken On Trust, humanitarian, British Quaker, Anglian and author Sir Terry Waite joins the 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' podcast and YouTube show to recall his experiences in captivity and explore how his time held hostage informed his life and worldview. Sir Terry shares his experiences of being held hostage, his learnings from his years of solitude, his personal journey of faith, reconciliation and forgiveness, and his humanitarian work with Emmaus UK and Hostage International. Like this episode? Show your appreciation by subscribing to the show and letting us know what you think! #GoodJourneysPod ******************************************************************** This episode of 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Resilient Leaders Elements: https://tinyurl.com/2edzmvfe Leadership begins with about resilience - and Resilient Leaders Elements (RLE) are focused on making world class leadership development available to all, training people worldwide to build the skillsets needed to become resilient leaders. RLE’s highly respected Resilient Leaders Development Programme is a bespoke development tool that’s perfect for leaders of all levels - and you can sign up now. So if you want to turbo-charge your leadership growth, and become more resilient both in the workplace and in your personal life, there’s never been a better time to start your journey.

Lilian Garcia is a multi-talented international recording artist, broadcaster and globally-recognised television personality as a beloved member of the WWE family for over two decades. Lilian was the first female and Latina to ever announce WrestleMania, holds the record for signing the most times at WrestleMania, and is also the first female in-cage announcer for the Professional Fighters League. Passionate about giving back to her community through charity work and guided by her faith, Lilian was named as an official spokesperson for breast cancer organisation the Susan G. Komen Foundation in 2013, and has performed the national anthem at several of their events, including New York City’s Race for the Cure. #liliangarcia #attitudeera #wwe #wwf #wrestlemania #smackdown BE INSPIRED! Lilian joins Ben Veal for episode 22 of 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' to share her personal journey of faith, self-discovery and finding joy in life. In this candid, honest conversation, Lilian talks about losing both her parents and her marriage, rediscovering her faith life and identity, and being part of the worship team community at Mariner's Church in California. As WWE's 'history maker', Lilian also shares memories of her time in the colourful world of professional wrestling, including her unforgettable chemistry with The Rock, coming into the WWF during its 'Attitude Era' heyday, kicking off WrestleMania more times than legendary queen of soul Aretha Franklin at WrestleMania, and singing the American national anthem on the truly unforgettable episode of WWF Smackdown that took place just two days after the 9/11 attacks. Like this episode? Show your appreciation by subscribing to the show and letting us know what you think! #GoodJourneysPod ***************************************************************************************************** This episode of 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Resilient Leaders Elements: https://tinyurl.com/2edzmvfe Leadership begins with about resilience - and Resilient Leaders Elements (RLE) are focused on making world class leadership development available to all, training people worldwide to build the skillsets needed to become resilient leaders. RLE’s highly respected Resilient Leaders Development Programme is a bespoke development tool that’s perfect for leaders of all levels - and you can sign up now. So if you want to turbo-charge your leadership growth, and become more resilient both in the workplace and in your personal life, there’s never been a better time to start your journey. ***************************************************************************************************** You may also like: Matt Cardona - Being fired by WWE, creative reinvention and becoming the Indy God: https://youtu.be/KL4RuTQQjVM?si=oSlGRZzhW9pYxiff Stevie Richards - What happened, recovery journey and ECW memories: https://youtu.be/KL4RuTQQjVM?si=oSlGRZzhW9pYxiff Ryan Hartley - Heart-centred leadership, success, fatherhood, being always better than yesterday: https://youtu.be/KL4RuTQQjVM?si=oSlGRZzhW9pYxiff

'The Dynamite Kid' Tom Billington is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers to come out of the United Kingdom - a trailblazing athlete whose high-flying, high-intensity grappling style paved the way for future generations of wrestling superstars. #wwe #wrestlinghistory #britishbulldogs #wwf #dynamitekid #tigermask A WWF superstar and tag team champion alongside Davey Boy Smith, multiple time All Japan Pro Wrestling and Stampede Wrestling champion, and Wrestling Observer Hall of Famer, The Dynamite Kid had a hugely successful career - but his days in the squared circle were prematurely cut short due to injury, forcing Billington to retire in 1991. He would move back to the UK shortly after hanging up the boots, and remain in England until passing away in 2018 on his 60th birthday. Bronwyne Billington, daughter of The Dynamite Kid, joins the 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' podcast and YouTube show with Ben Veal to share her memories of her father - both exploring the influence he had on so many within the sport, but also his influence as a father. Candid, open and honest, Bronwyne talks about the challenges of growing up without her father's constant presence, her dad leaving when she was aged just six, reconnecting with her father during her teenage years, and the pair rekindling their relationship and love for one another during his final years. Bronwyne also talks about her father's upbringing and values, life as part of the famous Hart wrestling family, and her thoughts on today's pro wrestling product. Like this episode? Show your appreciation by subscribing to the show and letting us know what you think! #GoodJourneysPod ***************************************************************************************************** This episode of 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Resilient Leaders Elements: https://tinyurl.com/2edzmvfe Leadership begins with about resilience - and Resilient Leaders Elements (RLE) are focused on making world class leadership development available to all, training people worldwide to build the skillsets needed to become resilient leaders. RLE’s highly respected Resilient Leaders Development Programme is a bespoke development tool that’s perfect for leaders of all levels - and you can sign up now. So if you want to turbo-charge your leadership growth, and become more resilient both in the workplace and in your personal life, there’s never been a better time to start your journey. ***************************************************************************************************** You may also like: Steven Bell - What happened to The British Bulldogs? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IItzNcVqaHs&t=2s Nick Aldis - When was pro wrestling's golden era? https://youtu.be/XG9miN7413Y?si=gmYz9nZAoLy-GA7Z Stevie Richards - What made ECW so awesome? https://youtu.be/eGx2uP-UEOU?si=sIwtXnGsqyJj9hNe

Derek A. Bardowell is a philanthropy advisor, transformative coach and author of Giving Back: How To Do Good, Better.  Once a music journalist and youth worker, Derek’s first book, No Win Race, explored race and racism in modern Britain through the prism of sport, and was both a Sunday Times and Financial Times book of the year.  In Giving Back, he reimagines philanthropy and explores how big social problems - from climate change to racial injustice - can be tackled in modern society by all of us.  Derek is the CEO of Ten Years’ Time, an organisation that exists to help donors and foundations to interrogate their wealth, unlearn harmful practices and develop holistic and equitable approaches to philanthropy.

Hooked on coffee? You're not alone. Yet you may be shocked by just how much caffeine can be found in your daily cuppa. Independent Bristol business TrueStart Coffee is on a mission: to re-define caffeine in coffee with tasty brews that are better for people and the planet. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive video content: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@secondmountaincomms⁠⁠ Helena Hills is the CEO and co-founder of TrueStart - a carbon negative, B Corp certified, family-run company that makes delicious, healthy and energising coffee. Alongside her husband Simon, Helena has taken this challenger brand to incredible heights during the course of the last eight years: over 20 million feel-good moments have now been celebrated over a cup, or can, of TrueStart coffee, with the brand also removing 12.5 tonnes of sugar from UK diets every year. Packed with antioxidants, TrueStart’s coffee is good for both people and the planet. Diagnosed with ADHD as a child, Helena is also a self-described Neurodiversity champion who has been on a real journey of self-discovery herself in recent years and now considers ADHD to be a key ingredient in driving TrueStart forward. TrueStart’s signature positive energy is spreading far and wide - and can now be found in over 2,000 retail outlets and hundreds of offices across the UK. The interview can be watched in full on Second Mountain Comms' YouTube channel - please do subscribe for future episodes - and listened to widely across all major podcasting platforms. If you have enjoyed this episode, we’d hugely appreciate a rating and positive review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify; it really helps these inspiring journeys to reach others. Connect with Second Mountain Comms: Join the conversation: #GoodJourneysPod Website: www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/2ndMountainUK Twitter: www.twitter.com/2ndMountainUK Instagram: www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Connect with TrueStart Coffee: Twitter: www.twitter.com/truestartcoffee Instagram: www.instagram.com/truestartcoffee Website: www.truestartcoffee.com 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' - inspired stories, inspiring people. Brought to you by Second Mountain Comms - helping good people do good since 2020. This podcast episode produced by Adam Loretz: www.loretzvisuals.co.uk.

This very special episode of the 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' podcast is dedicated to the memory of Andrew Veal, father of show host Ben Veal, who passed away suddenly aged 72, shortly after this conversation was recorded. Stevie Richards' personal journey and incredible road to recovery is the very definition of an inspiring story: a tale of unexpected setback, personal resilience, faith and family. Michael 'Stevie Richards' Manna is a 30-year veteran of professional wrestling who has competed for the world’s biggest companies including WWE, WCW, Ring of Honour and for iconic, beloved Philadelphia-based promotion Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). Achieving many highs in his wrestling career - portraying a host iconic characters including being part of the Blue World Order and Right To Censor groups - but also suffering multiple injuries, the most severe of which was a broken neck, Stevie has drawn heavily on his love and passion for personal fitness and found his purpose in life in helping others along their wellbeing journeys, launching his business Stevie Richards Fitness and now also fronting his podcast series, The Big Fitness Show. Earlier this year, Stevie’s life was put in very real danger as he suffered a very serious spinal infection - and his comeback ever since has been nothing short of incredible to follow. In this episode, Stevie shares his recollections of his journey, how he found light amidst the darkness, and the role that his Christian faith and wife has played in his recovery. He also reflects back on memories of his ECW and WWF/E wrestling days, and his enduring love of cats! The interview can be watched in full on Second Mountain Comms' YouTube channel - please do subscribe for future episodes - and listened to widely across all major podcasting platforms. If you have enjoyed this episode, we’d hugely appreciate a rating and positive review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify; it really helps these inspiring journeys to reach others. Connect with Second Mountain Comms: Join the conversation: #GoodJourneysPod Website: www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/2ndMountainUK Twitter: www.twitter.com/2ndMountainUK Instagram: www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Connect with Stevie Richards: Twitter: www.twitter.com/bWostevie Instagram: www.instagram.com/stevierichards Website: www.stevierichardsfitness.com 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' - inspired stories, inspiring people. Brought to you by Second Mountain Comms - helping good people do good since 2020. This podcast episode produced by Adam Loretz: www.loretzvisuals.co.uk.

Why was Matt Cardona 'released' by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2020? What was his reaction to the news? How has he approached creatively reinventing himself in the face of losing his job, and become one of independent wrestling's biggest stars? Independent professional wrestler Matt Cardona (formerly Zack Ryder in WWE) joins the #GoodJourneysPod with Second Mountain's Ben Veal to discuss resilience, self-belief and overcoming adversity, and to reflect back on highlights from his illustrious career. Globally recognised for his work in World Wrestling Entertainment, the NWA, Impact Wrestling, and for promotions across the United States and beyond, Matt debuted in the sport almost 20 years ago now alongside his long-time friend Brian Myers and found fame in WWE, where he would go on to hold the United States, Intercontinental and Raw Tag Team Championships. In April 2020, early on into the Covid-19 pandemic, Matt was released by WWE and wished all the best in his future endeavours. Over the course of the past three years, Matt has gone on to carve an incredible path for himself as an independent wrestler, competing all over the world, winning multiple championships including the NWA World Heavyweight Title, and elevating his personal brand to new heights through his resilience and faith in his own abilities - being named ‘Independent Wrestler of the Year' in 2022 by leading industry title Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Matt and Ben - who both lost their jobs within 24 hours of one another at the start of the pandemic - discuss how having self-belief, and knowing your own value, can go a long way. Away from plying his trade in the squared circle, Matt is also co-host of The Major Wrestling Figure Podcast, star of pro wrestling rock musical The Last Match, husband to fellow wrestling star Chelsea Green, and is always ready to take the next step in his journey. The interview can be watched in full on Second Mountain Comms' YouTube channel - please do subscribe for future episodes - and listened to widely across all major podcasting platforms. If you have enjoyed this episode, we’d hugely appreciate a rating and positive review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify; it really helps these inspiring journeys to reach others. Connect with Second Mountain Comms: Join the conversation: #GoodJourneysPod Website: www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/2ndMountainUK Twitter: www.twitter.com/2ndMountainUK Instagram: www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Connect with Matt Cardona: Twitter: www.twitter.com/themattcardona Instagram: www.instagram.com/themattcardona/ Podcast: www.majorwfpod.com 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' - inspired stories, inspiring people. Brought to you by Second Mountain Comms - helping good people do good since 2020. This podcast episode produced by Adam Loretz: www.loretzvisuals.co.uk.