Great Company with Jamie Laing

Evan Spiegel, the co-founder and CEO of Snap, launched Snapchat in 2011 while he was still a student at Stanford University. Since then, he’s built one of the biggest social platforms in the world, used by more than 400 million people every day. Evan's idea has genuinely changed the way we communicate. So, I couldn’t wait to sit down with him for our first episode of Great Company Presents: Founders Friday mini-series. In our conversation, Evan shares: How the idea of Snapchat came about The moment he decided to drop out of Stanford The reality of becoming a billionaire at 25 How he balances fatherhood and entrepreneurship Why Specs is the future of computingEvan is proof that every successful business starts with an idea and sometimes the biggest rewards come from having the courage to take a risk...Evan Spiegel is Great Company.If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast Jamie - @jamielaingAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.ukTHE CREDITSProducers: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Josh BennettSenior Social Media Manager: Laura CoughlanAudio: Rafi Amsili GeovannettiExecutive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-ListerGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot.

Anastacia is the American pop-soul superstar with one of the most recognisable voices in music. She’s had an incredible career spanning over 25 years, sold more than 50 million records and given us huge hits like I'm Outta Love and Left Outside Alone. But behind her unmistakable voice is an even more unbelievable story. In our conversation, Anastacia opens up about the early days of her career, from singing at Hollywood parties to lying about her age to get on TV and, how her mum always knew she had something special, long before anyone else did.In this conversation, Anastacia shares: Lying about her age so she could compete in a MTV talent showHow her Dad inspired her hit song ‘Left Outside Alone’Overcoming breast cancer twice and what it taught her about herself The unforgettable advice Michael Jackson and Luciano Pavarotti gave herAnastacia is a powerful reminder of staying true to yourself and never giving up on your dreams. No matter how big they might seem. Anastacia is Great Company. Buy tickets to Anastacia's Not That Kind 25th Anniversary Tour HEREIf you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast Jamie - @jamielaingAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.ukTHE CREDITSProducers: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Josh Bennett & Harry SawkinsSenior Social Media Manager: Laura CoughlanAudio: Rafi Amsili GeovannettiExecutive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-ListerGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot.

There's a strange kind of pressure that comes with being an adult. We’re encouraged to take things seriously and to have it all figured out. But what if being silly is one of the most important things we can hold on to?Harry Hill is one of Britain's most loved comedians, known and adored for his surreal comedy that has been making the country laugh for decades.In this Great Moment, Harry reflects on the loss of his dear friend Sean Lock, and explains why refusing to take yourself too seriously might just be the best way to get through the hard times. Sometimes the most profound lessons come from the people who taught us to laugh.Listen to the full episode HERE!If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk THE CREDITSProducer: Helen BurkeAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Josh Bennett Social Media: Laura CoughlanExec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima RathboneGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot

Lina Nielsen is an Olympic sprinter and hurdler who has overcome incredible challenges to reach the top of her sport.Growing up in East London, Lina got the chance to be a kit carrier at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Seeing the world’s greatest athletes up close made her dream of competing in the Olympics one day too. But when she was just 17, Lina was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis after the right side of her body became paralysed. She thought her Olympic dream was over. It wasn’t. In our conversation, Lina shares how she defied the odds to achieve her dreams, what it took to get there and what she's aiming for next. In this episode, Lina shares:Her incredible journey to Olympic bronze Growing up without her dad and its impact on her relationshipsBeing diagnosed with MS at 17 The misconceptions about MS she's determined to break downLearning to accept her diagnosis without letting it define herLina’s story is a powerful reminder that the labels we’re given don't define what's possible.Lina Nielsen is Great Company.Lina will be competing in the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships in August. You can buy tickets HERE! https://tickets.birmingham26.com/If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast Jamie - @jamielaingAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.ukTHE CREDITSProducers: Helen Burke & Dan KingAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Josh BennettSenior Social Media Manager: Laura CoughlanAudio: Rafi Amsili GeovannettiExecutive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-ListerGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot.

Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Or falling out with the same friend over and over again? This Great Moment is for you.Dr Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author of ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?’. In this Great Moment, Dr Julie explains how our past childhood experiences quietly shape the way we show up in our adult relationships, and why leaning into the difficult conversations is the most important thing you can do.Because sometimes the work we do on ourselves is the greatest gift we can give to the people around us. Listen to the full episode HERE!  If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk THE CREDITSProducer: Helen BurkeAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Jake JiSocial Media: Laura CoughlanExec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima RathboneGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot

Grace Beverley has spent the past decade building a career most people can only dream of. At just 18, she started her first business from her university bedroom. Since then, she’s gone on to build three hugely successful companies, TALA, SHREDDY and The Productivity Method. I was so excited to sit down with Grace for an episode of Great Company. She’s someone I’ve wanted on the show for a long time and the conversation more than lived up to my expectations. In this episode, Grace shares: The burnout that forced her to rethink everything How she learnt to trust herself and build businesses her own wayWhat she’s doing to break the taboo around miscarriages in the workplace Why building a village of friends matters just as much as finding love The story behind her husband’s INSANE proposal Grace is proof that success is not just about what you build - it’s about the people who stand beside you while you’re building it. Grace Beverley is Great Company.Listen to Grace’s podcast, Working Hard with Grace Beverley HERE! If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast Jamie - @jamielaingAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.ukTHE CREDITSProducer: Helen Burke & Leonore RaabAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Josh BennettSenior Social Media Manager: Laura CoughlanAudio: Rafi Amsili GeovannettiExecutive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-ListerGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot.

Days like Father's Day remind us of the people who mean the most to us. Some are there from the very beginning, others come into our lives later, but the people we love leave a mark that lasts forever. When Amol Rajan came on Great Company, we had one of the most honest and moving conversations I've ever had on the podcast, and it’s stayed with me ever since. In this Great Moment, Amol opens up about losing his dad, what that loss has taught him and why we should never take the people we love for granted. Listen to the full episode HERE.If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk THE CREDITSProducer: Helen BurkeAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Jake JiSocial Media: Laura CoughlanExec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima RathboneGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot

Emma Myers' life changed almost overnight when ‘Wednesday’ became a global hit on Netflix. Her role as Enid Sinclair made her an instant fan favourite and quickly launched her into the spotlight. Since then she’s gone on to lead A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and star in the record-breaking Minecraft movie. But long before the world knew her name, Emma was a homeschooled kid who often felt like the odd one out.In our conversation, Emma opens up about the whirlwind of overnight fame, working with the likes of Jenna Ortega and Jack Black, and how she's learned to stay grounded in an industry that moves at a thousand miles an hour.In this episode, Emma shares: Growing up homeschooled and feeling like she didn’t fit inAuditioning for Wednesday and how it changed her life overnightHer thoughts on fans shipping her and Jenna Ortega How her faith got her through her darkest momentsEmma is a reminder that life-changing moments don't have to be daunting and that sometimes the biggest changes can be the best thing that can happen. Emma Myers is Great Company. Stream A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder HEREIf you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast Jamie - @jamielaingAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.ukTHE CREDITSProducers: Helen BurkeAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Josh BennettSenior Social Media Manager: Laura CoughlanAudio: Rafi Amsili GeovannettiExecutive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-ListerGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot.

We're handed a certain blueprint for life. Get the right job, find the right partner, settle down, have children and ideally, do it all by 35. But what if that blueprint isn’t for you?Ashley Roberts rose to global fame as part of the Pussycat Dolls and she has built an incredible career and a life she loves by doing things her own way. In this Great Moment, Ashley opens up about the freedom that comes from building a life that genuinely works for her. From choosing not to have children to investing her time and energy in herself, she shares why living life on her own terms has been one of the best decisions she's ever made.Listen to the full episode HERE!If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk THE CREDITSProducer: Helen BurkeAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Jake JiSocial Media: Laura Coughlan Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima RathboneGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot