Best Marcus Engel Podcasts (2025)

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What's in a name? Part 3: Who decides what's 'normal'? 29:14

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So your name’s been mistreated by autocorrect. What harm does that cause? And what would it take to fix it? In this episode of What's in a Name, Northeastern University law professor Rashmi Dyal-Chand discusses her research into autocorrect's bias and shares her blueprint for change - from what consumers can do to where the law might need to step i…

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What's in a name? Part 2: Did tech companies actually change? 16:26

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The I Am Not a Typo campaign managed to get tech companies' attention. So what happened next? We hear from one of the campaign organisers about the conversations with tech giants - and whether anything actually changed. -- New to the series? Start with Part 1 Listen to the trailer Enjoying the show? Leave a rating to help others discover it, or sha…

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What's in a name? Part 1: When your device thinks you're a typo 26:00

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For years, people added their "unusual" names to their phone's dictionary, treating it as a minor inconvenience. Then some decided to fight back. In this episode, we meet the people whose names are constantly "corrected" by their devices and hear how I Am Not A Typo, a grassroots campaign to fix autocorrect, got the attention of tech giants. This i…

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Leading Psychologist on how to Heal your body with your mind, Trauma Responses and Shame - Caroline Middelsdorf 1:14:48

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Trauma isn’t just caused by extreme events like war, accidents, or abuse. In this episode, trauma psychologist Caroline Middelsdorf explains trauma as invisible wounds, experiences that overwhelmed the nervous system and were never fully processed. We explore why trauma often goes unrecognized, how the mind can forget while the body remembers, and …

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What's in a name? A new mini-series from Made For Us 1:45

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Across the world, millions of people's names are treated as errors by our devices. In the UK alone, 41% of baby names are flagged as "incorrect." In a new mini-series, we'll meet the people pushing tech companies to do better and explore what autocorrect reveals about how - and for whom - technology gets built. Subscribe now so you don't miss new e…

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Scaling from 10K to 250K Months with Meta Ads (From a $50M Ad Buyer) 50:32

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In this episode, I sit down with Ahmed Kamel, one of the top performance marketers in Europe, to break down why ads “stop working,” how to fix them, and the exact creative and targeting system he uses to scale brands from 10K → 50K → 100K → 250K months and beyond. Ahmed has driven half a million dollars in a single day, managed six-figure monthly b…

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Inside the Mind of a Serial Founder | Julia Mitereva 53:23

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What does it take to build multiple ventures, lead global communities across continents, and still stay grounded as a creator and founder? In this episode of the 301 Podcast, Marcus Engel sits down with Julia Mitereva, founder of Fashion Potluck, Greek Social, Founders Mesh and part of the leadership team behind Moldovan Brands Runway (MBR) project…

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Jorn Kirkels - How to Biohack your Health 1:05:42

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This Episode is about the science of biohacking your health and performance with Jorn Kirkels, founder of Cellular. We dive into how People can take control of their energy, focus, and longevity using smart, data backed strategies. From finding the right form of magnesium to creating powerful morning routines, managing stress levels, and tracking y…

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Kasper Brandi Petersen - Building a $100 MILLION Business 1:06:29

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In Today's Episode our guest is Kasper Brandi Petersen, co-founder and CEO at LABFRESH, the Amsterdam based fashion tech brand pioneering odor resistant, stain repellent menswear. Kasper has turned failure into fuel: after burning millions in his first venture, he pivoted to build LABFRESH into one of Europe’s most crowdfunded consumer brands. In t…

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Rajhen Ramoutar - He Lost His Nephew to Cancer and created the SuperDex Cancer Foundation 1:04:08

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What would you do if your greatest loss became your life’s purpose? In this Episode of 301 Podcast , we meet the man who ran seven world marathons and founded the Super Dex Foundation all in memory of his nephew, who passed away from cancer at just one and a half years old. His story is a look at love, purpose, and what it means to keep a promise b…

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Leroy ter Braak - Meet the Youtube Strategist who can make anyone go Viral 1:17:09

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Leroy Ter Braak is one of the world’s most influential YouTube strategists. He’s helped top creators rack up millions of views, build massive subscriber bases, and turn their channels into thriving business empires. His approach focuses on the elements most creators overlook: packaging, pre-production, and storytelling. In this episode, you’ll lear…

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The Dark Side of Video Editing - Tom Lulofs from TomsProject 1:05:36

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In this episode of the 301 Podcast, I sit down with Tom Lulofs, the founder of Fullstack Editor and the man behind the world’s biggest video editing community. Tom shares how one viral YouTube video changed his life, how he went from building an agency to creating a global community for editors, and what he learned directly from Alex Hormozi and Sa…

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He Went from Broke at 24 to a $1 Million Exit at 27 - Nour Chaaban 50:57

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If you are looking for answers on How to scale a business , How to have a Million dollar exit and how successful entrepreneurs think , this Episode of the 301 podcast is for you . Nour Chaaban is a seasoned entrepreneur and has a Master degree in behavioural psychology, with multiple failed venture until his successful exit, and he reveals strategi…

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How is the Creator Economy Changing With AI - Jens Glerum 55:05

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My guest Jens Glerum is the founder of CreatorMate. We discuss the real strategies behind building a successful creator business in today’s fast changing creator economy. From AI driven audience insights to long-term brand creator partnerships, Jens shares exactly how creators can scale their influence, monetize smarter, and turn content creation i…

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Creative Obsession - Rachel Ecclestone 57:26

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In this episode of the 301 Podcast, Marcus Engel talks with Rachel Ecclestone — a creative powerhouse who’s redefining what it means to be a modern photographer and videographer. From shooting the biggest brands, festivals, and stars to building her own personal brand, Rachel’s story is a mix of grit, obsession, and raw honesty. Rachel didn’t just …

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Actionable Delusion - Mathias Deceuninck 1:08:14

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In this episode of the 301 Podcast, Marcus Engel sits down with Mathias Deceuninck, founder of 8Hours, a sleep and performance supplement company built around one core principle: recovery is not a luxury, it’s the foundation. Mathias shares his journey of walking away from a promising career in corporate law to build something radically different, …

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Start before you are ready - Isabelle Dijkhorst 49:09

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In this episode of the 301 Podcast, Marcus Engel sits down with 18 year old entrepreneur Isabelle Dijkhorst, the founder of Foundity, a fast-growing startup built at Berkeley through LaunchX. While most people her age are figuring out what to study, Isabelle is pitching at Web Summit, building tech, and flying across continents. But this conversati…

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The power of compassionate design, with Marcus Engel 38:00

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If some of the conversations you've heard in this season of Made For Us have felt like a glimpse into the future, then you're not alone. Our final guest of season 2, Marcus Engel, feels like he's already living in the future, thanks to AI, apps like Be My Eyes and other assistive devices. Marcus is a speaker, author and compassion consultant. He's …

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Vincent Hu - The Alchemy of Self 1:02:32

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In this episode of the 301 Podcast, Marcus Engel invited Vincent Hu, the founder of Imminence, entrepreneur, creative operator, and one of the most honest guests we’ve ever had on the show. Vincent’s story is one of radical self-reinvention. From childhood trauma and self-betrayal to building a thriving business that helps coaches and creators grow…

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Navigation through touch: the haptic tech startup mapping an accessible future | Kevin Yoo 37:31

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What if navigating the world didn't rely on sight at all? In this episode, Kevin Yoo, the CEO and founder of Haptic, joins us to tell the story of one of the world’s first haptic navigation apps. Kevin shares how he was motivated by his friend’s experience of becoming blind, how haptic technology is shaping a more accessible future and the challeng…

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Elles Ottens - Finding Balance in the Fashion Industry and Inner Peace 58:45

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In this episode of the 301 Podcast, host Marcus Engel sits down with Elles Ottens, an international model, TEDx speaker, life coach, and RTT (Rapid Transformational Therapy) therapist. From being scouted on King’s Day to walking for Dolce & Gabbana, Elles has lived the highs (and hidden lows) of the fashion world. But behind the glamor was a search…

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How to design a fairer healthcare system, with Layal Liverpool and Tessa Davis 40:09

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When science journalist Layal Liverpool was finally diagnosed with eczema as a teenager, it came as a shock. Not because of the condition itself, but because only one doctor had recognized it on her skin tone. Pediatrician Tessa Davis had a similar wake-up call: she noticed that a Google search for common skin conditions only returned images of whi…

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REPLAY: Reflections on creating the headscarf emoji, with Rayouf Alhumedhi 28:58

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This week, we’re rewinding back to one of our most popular episodes from Season 1, with Rayouf Alhumedhi, creator of the headscarf emoji. (The episode was also shortlisted for last year's International Women’s Podcast Awards in the ‘Moment of Insight from a Role Model’ category.) Rayouf launched the Hijab Emoji Project at the age of 16 to push for …

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Where is the female crash test dummy? | Astrid Linder and Emily Thomas 29:27

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Help us make this podcast better for you! Our quick listener survey is your chance to shape the next season: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- What happens when women aren’t considered in car safety design? For decades, crash test dummies have been modeled on the average male, but studies now show that women are more likely to be injured or killed in…

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Crossover episode with Narratives of Purpose: On building a global ecosystem for FemTech pioneers with Marija Butkovic 37:57

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Welcome to our second crossover episode of season 2! This week, we’re spotlighting Narratives of Purpose podcast, hosted by Claire Murigande - but we’ll be back next week with a new episode of Made For Us. Narratives of Purpose showcases stories of impact-driven founders. Covering diverse topics from youth empowerment to global health equity to sus…

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Ingrid Silva on building a legacy in ballet, one pointe shoe at a time 30:31

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Season 2 is wrapping up and we want to hear your feedback. Loved something? Have a question you want answered? Tell us in this quick survey: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- This week's episode: What does it take to thrive as a Black ballerina in an art form that prizes uniformity? In this episode, renowned Brazilian ballerina Ingrid Silva reflects …

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Making navigation inclusive: the QR code you don't need to see | Oran McAllister 30:52

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Your feedback matters to us - shape the future of Made For Us by taking our quick survey: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- This week's episode: It's been called 'a phenomenal example of inclusive design' and it's spreading across subway stations, museums and supermarkets around the world. NaviLens is a new technology designed to help blind and parti…

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Sunscreen that works for every shade: the next big beauty trend? | Dujon Smith 38:34

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Help us make this podcast better for you! Our quick listener survey is your chance to shape the next season: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- We all need to protect our skin from the sun's rays, so why are so many sunscreens not formulated with darker skin tones in mind? In this episode, we sit down with Dujon Smith, founder of the inclusive sun car…

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Crossover episode with Climify Podcast: Creating cradle-to-cradle clothing with Heike Petersen 1:07:03

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Welcome to our first crossover episode of Season 2! This week, we’re sharing an interview from the climate design podcast Climify, hosted by Eric Benson - but we’ll be back next week with a new episode of Made For Us! Climify is one of our favourite podcast discoveries this year, and we highly recommend it if you’re curious about design and social …

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Fixing the disability data gap: why inclusive AI starts with better data | Ariana Aboulafia 31:12

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Help shape the next season of Made For Us! Please answer a few quick questions and tell us how we can make this show better : https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked disability data gap in AI, and why it matters for equitable hiring. Ariana Aboulafia, who leads the Disability Rights in Technology Policy Proj…

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Would Stephen Hawking get hired today? The hidden bias in AI recruiting tools, with Susan Scott-Parker 28:40

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Could AI hiring create more barriers for people with disabilities instead of levelling the playing field? In this episode, Susan Scott-Parker, founder of business disability international, says standardised and inflexible AI hiring systems risk shutting many people with disabilities out of the workforce. She makes the case for more inclusive HR tec…

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REPLAY: Cliff Weitzman on building 'the voice of the internet' 34:42

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This week, we're taking you back to the first ever episode of Made For Us (and the most downloaded in Season 1). It’s an interview with Cliff Weitzman, the founder and CEO of Speechify, a text to speech app that has made reading more accessible for people with dyslexia, ADHD, low vision and other conditions that make reading difficult. Speechify no…

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Be My Eyes: the app powering a global volunteer movement for accessibility | Hans Jørgen Wiberg 31:27

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Help us make this podcast better for you! Please answer a few quick questions to help shape the next season: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- When Danish furniture craftsman Hans Jørgen Wiberg launched Be My Eyes, an app connecting people who are blind and low vision with sighted volunteers, he had no idea it would grow into a global movement. But t…

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Inside Adobe’s mission to build more inclusive tech, with TB Bardlavens - listener Q&A edition 40:19

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Help us make this podcast better for you! Please answer a few quick questions to help shape the next season: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- TB Bardlavens, Director of Product Equity at Adobe, joins us for this special edition featuring questions from Made For Us listeners. We discuss what it really means to build technology that works for everyone…

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AI vs the feedback gap: making workplace feedback fairer, with Textio's Mykel Rangel 30:32

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Join the Made For Us community by signing up for our free newsletter: https://madeforuspodcast.beehiiv.com/ --- How does bias show up in workplace feedback, and can AI help fix it? In this episode, we speak with Mykel Rangel, VP of Engineering at Textio, a company that has built AI-driven tools that are reshaping the way managers give feedback and …

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Subtitles for real life: the AI glasses making conversations more accessible | Dan Scarfe 33:54

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Transcripts for this episode are available here: https://made-for-us.captivate.fm/ --- What if you could subtitle everyday life? That question sparked the creation of XRAI, a company developing augmented reality glasses that display real-time subtitles right before your eyes. In this episode, XRAI CEO and founder Dan Scarfe joins us to share how AI…

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How to innovate responsibly, with McKinsey's Rikki Singh 33:33

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Why aren’t more tech companies prioritising inclusion in product development? Research by McKinsey & Company found that only 17% of product managers ranked inclusion among their top priorities. Yet, it can be a powerful strategic advantage. In this episode, we speak with Rikki Singh, a partner at McKinsey and founder of the McKinsey Product Academy…

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'I don't need fixing - the world does': Lucy Edwards on redefining disability 34:45

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Your feedback is important to us - shape the future of Made For Us by taking our quick survey: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- We’re kicking off Season 2 of Made for Us with Lucy Edwards, a trailblazing broadcaster, author and content creator who is redefining perceptions of disability. Lucy shares her journey of navigating life as a blind woman, f…

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Made For Us Season 2 1:59

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Made For Us is back for another season! Subscribe now so you don't miss new episodes. --- Connect with Made for Us Show notes and transcripts: https://made-for-us.captivate.fm/ Newsletter: https://madeforuspodcast.beehiiv.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madeforuspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeforuspodcast/…

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UPDATE: Made For Us is a Signal Award nominee! 1:31

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**ANNOUNCEMENT** Made For Us won the Bronze at the 2024 Signal Awards in the 'Most Inspirational Podcast' category!! Thanks to the judges for recognising our indie podcast as one of 2024's most impactful shows. If you voted for us in the Listener's Choice Awards, we're incredibly grateful for your support. --- We have great news to share with you: …

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How Ice Baths Changed My Life: The incredible story of Luigi Zottoli of Cold Exposure & Community! 39:08

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In this episode of the 301 Podcast, we sit down with Luigi Zottoli, one of the visionaries behind ChillsnSip, a social wellness Community with over 1000 members focused on the power of cold exposure and mental health. Luigi shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a small village in Southern Italy to moving to London in search of success. He…

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From Fashion to Freelance: Alexis Mera Damen's Journey to a 6-Figure Freelance Writing Business 35:03

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In this episode, Marcus Engel sits down with Alexis Mera Damen, an entrepreneur, copywriter, and e-commerce specialist. Alexis shares her transformative journey from working in a small sleepwear store in New York to founding her own fashion label and eventually transitioning into a thriving 6-figure freelance writing business. As the founder of Hus…

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Adi Singh - Turning Passion Into A Profession 44:47

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the 301 Podcast! In this episode, our host Marcus Engel sits down with the incredibly talented Adi Singh. Adi is a YouTuber, videographer, travel vlogger, and course creator who has captivated audiences with his cinematic shots and engaging storytelling. We explore Adi's journey from an engineering student to …

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Paul Snijder - The Courage to Dream Big 59:59

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In this episode of the 301 Podcast, host Marcus Engel interviews the multi-talented Paul Snijder, a creative, video editor, NFT artist, and entrepreneur. Paul shares insights into his journey, from working with big brands like JBL and G-Star to his latest venture, Cloud Citadel, a unique social media platform focused on community building. Join Mar…

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Yves van Veen - Don't Go For The Ordinary 52:36

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In this episode of the 301 Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Yves van Veen, the founder of Boost Your Flow. Yves is a well-being and vitality trainer, a certified Wim Hof instructor, and an entrepreneur with a unique approach to balancing well-being and high performance culture. Yves shared anecdotes from his past, including his experienc…

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Erica Isotta Surace - How I Turn Every Adversity into Action 53:40

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In this inspiring episode of the 301 Podcast, host Marcus Engel sits down with the multifaceted Erica Isotta Surace, a TEDx speaker, author, startup founder, and community builder. There are not many days that you talk to such an inspiring person like Erica. I have never met anyone who has the ability to turn every hardship and every challenge into…

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Eva Glasbeek - Don't Be Afraid to Be You 46:13

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Join us in this inspiring episode of the 301 Podcast as our host, Marcus Engel, sits down with the multi-talented Eva Glasbeek, a creative freelance filmmaker and photographer. In this conversation we explore what creativity is, what it takes to make it as a filmmaker and photographer, and the journey of teaching the next generation of freelance vi…

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Ilya Kneppelhout - The 100 Million People Offline club 38:13

2y ago38:13

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In this inspiring episode of the 301 Podcast, host Marcus Engel sits down with Ilya Kneppelhout, an entrepreneur who's on a mission to help people disconnect from their digital lives and reconnect with the world around them. From his days as an almost tennis professional to his entrepreneurial journey, Ilya shares his story of transitioning from th…

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Why isn’t all design inclusive? Season 1 wrap-up, with Scott Berkun 32:21

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Over the past few months, guests on this podcast have shared some great examples of inclusive design and innovation, but these kinds of products aren’t the norm (yet). Joining me to explore some of the reasons why is Scott Berkun, author of How Design Makes the World, a book that aims to demystify design for everyone. We discuss why it’s so hard to…

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Widening the beauty net: how Guide Beauty reimagined the makeup kit, with Terri Bryant 27:47

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On the day makeup artist Terri Bryant learned she had Parkinson's, she returned home and raided her makeup kit and her husband's toolbox. She quickly pinpointed what was lacking in the tools she’d been using for years: grip and stability. This sparked the creation of Guide Beauty, a brand dedicated to reimagining makeup artistry and proving it can …