The SparkHub Podcast

This might be stupid or this might be brave….Simon was my brother, delivered the day after my third birthday and tragically leaving us on the 2nd of June 2014. This episode lands on the 11th year mark since that shock event.There is an expression that when the suicide of someone close to you happens, it doesn’t end the pain of the person who took their life, it transfers the pain to everyone around and leaves a blast radius.This episode will be very emotional, weaving between comedy and tragedy and with many voices from around the world chiming in. It is my hope that in telling this story of a great spark named Simon you might find laughter, hope and a cautionary tale.The image used on the cover art has a much deeper meaning - revealed as you listen to the story unfold.And if you are in a dark place yourself (or know someone who is), please seek love, help and inspiration from those around you. It could make a world of difference.Dive deeper (show notes): https://spkhb.co/simon-wills#suicide #brother #family #sparkhub #podcast

Imagine this: some friends are taking me to Seville, Spain for my birthday and because I am really low going through a divorce.They both have biblical names, and while waiting to board our flight, we meet John.We parted ways, but then fate brought us together for an insane 48 hours of laughter, commiseration and relating on all trying to be great fathers while being divorced and balancing so much else in life.The meeting in Seville wasn't a one-off. John and I still support each other to this day, and when he came to visit, we took a walk in springtime rural Essex. In all that bloom, we recorded an episode about our experiences, trying to look for hope when faced with heavy life consequences.Dive deeper (show notes): https://spkhb.co/seville#serendipity #sparkhub #chance #divorce #healing

In this episode we time jump 16 years: from a wedding, to a divorce.I cover the process I went through juggling emotional, financial and legal aspects of coming out of a marriage. Spoiler alert: no one wins. But you can at least try to mitigate your loses, on all levels.Dive deeper (show notes): https://spkhb.co/diy-divorce#marriage #divorce #family #children #legal #emotional #finance #sparkhub #podcast

In this episode, I recount the story behind AreYouMyWife.com.It was my attempt to avoid using online dating in London, and forge a real connection with a real person who wanted to live an adventurous life. The adventure spanned a year and took me on 53 dates in 13 countries, and I met someone wonderful.This episode covers the lead up to starting that adventure, a brief summary of what happened, and ends when I walked up the aisle.Dive into more (show notes): https://spkhb.co/aymw#SparkHub #Podcast #love #marriage

Have you (or anyone you know) ever dealt with divorce, financial survival (while trying to build a business) whilst also balancing your own complicated family dynamics and trying to raise children?No matter your age or stage in life, each SparkHub episode will weave between highs and lows, wild and practical stories of despair and hope, cautionary tales and earned wisdom - and everything in between. 

Jop is a bit of a renaissance man. Where others see threats, he sees opportunities - for him, and his children.This conversation explores the opportunities that sparking a love of math and coding in children can land; today, and tomorrow.Chosen quote:“2+2 is 4, minus one that’s three. Quick math” – Big Shaq (Man’s not hot).RELATED MATERIALSGo to: spkhb.co/3Ihb33d

Eugene has been in the children’s entertainment space for decades, primarily focused on design and gaming. Eugene is also a parent, and in this conversation we explore the power (and potential pitfalls) of gaming, potential addiction and how to think about designing a future with our kids.Chosen quote:“We don’t stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing”— George Bernard ShawRELATED MATERIALSGo to: https://spkhb.co/3woZuRE#SparkHub #podcast #tech #gaming #creativity

Lirun Rabinowitz is an emerging technology lawyer. Nevertheless, Lirun and his wife want their four daughters to grow up feeling they have superpowers, but screens and other tech are not part of that trajectory. At least, not yet. We go deep on the potential and pitfalls of children having too much tech while growing up.Chosen quote:“One life” (spoken in a French accent)— Lirun’s cousinLiked that? Dive into more: https://thesparkhub.com/RELATED MATERIALSComing soon#SparkHub #podcast #tech #empathy #creativity