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19. UK’s Best Functional Mushroom Brand – Andrew Salter Built a £Multi-Million Brand from Mushrooms
01:34:16||Season 1, Ep. 19In just a few years, DIRTEA has grown from a bold idea into the UK’s leading functional mushroom brand, stocked in the country’s biggest retailers and trusted by thousands of customers.But behind the scenes is a story very few founders would have the courage to share. In this episode of 30 & Thriving, Alberto Zandi sits down with Andrew Salter, Co-Founder of DIRTEA, the UK's leading functional mushroom company, to explore what it really takes to disrupt an industry, build a brand with purpose, and perform at your highest level.This isn’t a conversation about trends. It’s a deep dive into the mindset, strategy, and science behind building something that lasts.You’ll learn:– The real benefits of functional mushrooms (and which ones actually work)– What it takes to lead a wellness revolution– How to stay ahead in the most competitive consumer markets– The challenges (and rewards) of building a business with your sibling– The daily nutrition, fitness, and mental habits that fuel successThis episode will change how you think about your health, your habits, and your potential.If you’ve ever wondered how to take a niche idea and turn it into a household name, this episode is essential listening.Listen now.For this episode, we’ve partnered with Bornbound, the sportswear brand revolutionizing athletic performance. Bornbound mastered the art of combining extreme lightness, rapid-dry technology, and sleek design to create the ultimate running and workout gear.As a 30 & Thriving listener, we’ve secured an exclusive 30% discount for you! Use code 30T at checkout and experience the difference of next-level sportswear.Train smarter. Perform better. Welcome to the future of fitness.🔗 Shop now: https://30-and-thriving.com/bornbound-acast
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18. TRIP CBD Co-Founder - How a Sports Injury Led to Europe’s Biggest CBD Brand
01:27:19||Season 1, Ep. 18In just 5 years, TRIP CBD went from an idea to being stocked in Whole Foods, Soho House, and over 35 countries worldwide, averaging a staggering 400% growth per year.But their success story isn’t just luck, it’s a masterclass in turning challenges into opportunities.When they launched, CBD advertising was banned across major platforms. Instead of giving up, they hacked their way to global success by:Crafting a product so good word-of-mouth became their #1 marketing toolPartnering with brands like Equinox & Soho House to make TRIP the go-to drink for wellness & coolnessThe real benefits of CBD, separating facts from myths.This episode is packed with hard-earned lessons on building a category-defining brand, breaking into elite retailers, and scaling a consumer product when the odds are stacked against you. If you want to know how to build a global brand in a completely new industry, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.For this episode, we’ve partnered with Bornbound, the sportswear brand revolutionizing athletic performance. Bornbound mastered the art of combining extreme lightness, rapid-dry technology, and sleek design to create the ultimate running and workout gear.As a 30 & Thriving listener, we’ve secured an exclusive 30% discount for you! Use code 30T at checkout and experience the difference of next-level sportswear.Train smarter. Perform better. Welcome to the future of fitness.🔗 Shop now: https://30-and-thriving.com/bornbound-acast17. The First Black Woman to Swim for Great Britain – How Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell Beat the Odds and Built an Empire
01:06:12||Season 1, Ep. 17“I didn’t just want to make history, I wanted to change it.”Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell became the first Black woman to ever swim for Great Britain, but that was only the beginning. She went on to graduate from Oxford, become the CEO of the 10,000 Interns Foundation, and author the powerful book This Heavy Black Bone.In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Rebecca opens up about the hurdles of being a Black woman in elite spaces, the fight to balance the scales, and the bravery it takes to rewrite the rules of success.👉 This is not just another success story. It’s a blueprint for resilience.🎧 Watch now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.For this episode, we’ve partnered with Bornbound, the sportswear brand revolutionizing athletic performance. Bornbound mastered the art of combining extreme lightness, rapid-dry technology, and sleek design to create the ultimate running and workout gear.As a 30 & Thriving listener, we’ve secured an exclusive 30% discount for you! Use code 30T at checkout and experience the difference of next-level sportswear.Train smarter. Perform better. Welcome to the future of fitness. 🔗 Shop now: https://30-and-thriving.com/bornbound-acast16. Why 99% of Artists Fail – The Art Industry Exposed
01:58:11||Season 1, Ep. 16The Art Industry Is Rigged – Marine Tanguy Exposes the TruthA story to fuel your day with motivation and hope.Marine Tanguy grew up on a small island in France, far from the art world’s elite circles. She had no connections, no privilege, and no fast track to success. Yet today, she’s the founder of MTArt Agency. Her mission is to empower talented artists who don’t have the means to break through. MTArt is now valued at £35M, proving that success in even the toughest industries is possible.No big city, no privileged background required.This conversation on 30 & Thriving will change the way you think about success in the creative world. Listen now, this one will change everything.For this episode, we’ve partnered with Bornbound, the sportswear brand revolutionizing athletic performance. Bornbound mastered the art of combining extreme lightness, rapid-dry technology, and sleek design to create the ultimate running and workout gear.As a 30 & Thriving listener, we’ve secured an exclusive 30% discount for you! Use code 30T at checkout and experience the difference of next-level sportswear.Train smarter. Perform better. Welcome to the future of fitness.🔗 Shop now: Click here15. The Robin Hood of Recruitment - How Gary Izunwa is Fighting Hiring Inequality
01:22:57||Season 1, Ep. 15Gary Izunwa grew up in a single-parent, working-class household where he learned the value of hard work and witnessed first-hand the barriers to opportunity faced by underprivileged communities. Today, he’s the founder of Tangent, a ground-breaking digital recruitment platform tackling the deep-rooted unfairness in employee referrals and opening doors for those often overlooked by traditional hiring systems.Gary’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From landing a dream job at LinkedIn to discovering how recruitment often favours privilege over merit, he turned frustration into a mission: to create a world where people from less privileged backgrounds can secure roles at top-tier companies like Google, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs.In this episode, we discuss:How Gary took Tangent from an idea to a revolutionary platform.The hard truths about recruitment in today’s job market.The importance of onboarding the right investors for your vision.The challenges of navigating a market with a new and bold idea.Gary’s story is a masterclass in resilience, vision, and impact-driven entrepreneurship. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, someone passionate about social change, or just looking for inspiration, this episode will leave you motivated to think bigger.For this episode, we’ve partnered with Bornbound, the sportswear brand revolutionizing athletic performance. Bornbound mastered the art of combining extreme lightness, rapid-dry technology, and sleek design to create the ultimate running and workout gear.As a 30 & Thriving listener, we’ve secured an exclusive 30% discount for you! Use code 30T at checkout and experience the difference of next-level sportswear.Train smarter. Perform better. Welcome to the future of fitness.🔗 Shop now: Click Here14. The Dark Side of the Adult Industry: Activist Exposes the Truth About Porn, Consent & Adolescents
01:09:58||Season 1, Ep. 14Alberto is joined by Elena Michael, founder of Not Your Porn, in this eye-opening episode of 30 & Thriving to uncover the hidden truths of the multi-billion-dollar porn industry and its impact on society.They dive into:How porn is affecting adolescent minds and the dangerous consequences.The dark secrets of the adult industry’s economy.The alarming rise of image-based abuse and what needs to be done to stop it.Why the conversation around sexual consent is more urgent than ever.This conversation will challenge your perspective and reveal the realities that few are willing to discuss. Don’t miss this powerful episode, watch or listen now!13. How Persistence Took Lou Llobell From No to Yes in Acting
51:56||Season 1, Ep. 13In this episode, Alberto Zandi sits down with Lou Llobell, the breakout star of Apple TV’s hit sci-fi series Foundation. While the world is just beginning to recognize her talent, we are the first to bring her inspiring story to you.Lou shares:The struggles she faced breaking into one of the most competitive industries.How she overcame countless rejections with grit, determination, and self-belief.Her vision for the future and why she’s destined to become one of the most sought-after talents in acting.This is your chance to discover Lou Llobell at the start of her meteoric rise. Her journey is a testament to resilience and a reminder that every breakthrough comes with its share of challenges. Watch out for her, this is only the beginning.