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Jacob Rees-Mogg, MP for North East Somerset, formerly Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council, and now Minister of State for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency, joined Sue Dougan in 2016 to discuss his life in politics, his family history and his favourite tracks (first broadcast March 2016)

Adam Cox interviews Scarlett O'Connor, AKA The Queen of Resilience, and Miss Atlas winner about her journey from being abandoned by a narcissistic mother and alcoholic father at the age of 12, to being in a coma as a result of police brutality to becoming a beacon of hope for many. She did'nt allow a very difficult childhood and adolescence to get her down, but has succeeded through sheer determination. A quote from the Rocky movie, 'it's not how hard you can hit, but how hard you can be hit and still get up again' describes her journey well, and she's earned the title 'Queen of Resilience' from friends and colleagues who know her well. This is an inspiring example of how everyone has great potential, and how important it is to retain a positive mindset for the future, whatever the challenges.

Adam Cox is joined by Jade Asha, author of Actorpreneur. Jade talks about the struggles of being an actor and needing to have second sources of income while not working. They discuss how COVID has hit actors hard, and how it is causing many actors to leave the profession and give up on their dreams. Jade offers tips so that actors can still pursue their dreams while earning a living.

Adam Cox talks to Larry and Taylor Thompson about their journey into network marketing. Larry describes how Jim Rohn changed his life, and together Larry and Taylor share how certain principles enabled them to find high levels of success and personal income. They discuss the elements of certain mindsets that can lead people to think of network marketing as a cult. Larry also talks about his book, The Millionaire Training.

International Women’s Day is an important day for the WealthiHer Network, not only because we launched on this day in 2019, but because of the opportunity it presents to women and girls around the world. A day, and a month to reflect and to plot a path forward for women, and the year ahead. This IWD theme is Choose to Challenge. At WealthiHer, we are big fans of challenge when put to good use; and we see this IWD as our opportunity to challenge and to celebrate women’s achievements. In this episode, Tamara Gillan is joined by two inspiring leaders: Gabrielle Branson, Deputy CEO of Kleinwort Hambros; and Sarah Matthew, founder and CEO of The Vibrant Company. They discuss what IWD means for them, and the opportunity it represents.

Adam Cox is joined by Elliot Kay, best-selling author and the co-founder of Speaker Express. Elliot details what it takes to build a great stage presence, and how he teaches business owners to transform their messages into a powerful growth tool. He shares some great tips for how to become a powerful speaker with the ability to influence an audience.

Adam Cox is joined by digital leadership strategist, Jono Poon. Jono explains why the biggest mistake people make online is being fake and having a persona disconnected from reality – and why clarity and authenticity are crucial when using online platforms like social media, podcasting, and YouTube. For more details on Jono visit: https://jonopoon.com/

Author and speaker Michael Brian joins Adam Cox to discuss his new book, which showcases his journey from being a shy introverted child to a highly visible speaker and content creator. Michael shares what it's like to be introverted, why it requires effort to engage and communicate with people, and how he was able to overcome some of those tendencies to have an impact on the world.

In a world in which there is bias against female entrepreneurs – from accessing funding and being asked personal and risk-focussed questions in VC pitches, to lack of networking opportunities – we need advice and insight from someone in the know. In this episode, Tamara Gillan speaks with Kirsty Moore, Managing Director at HSBC Private Banking, who shares some of her wisdom – and why it’s important for women to be afforded the opportunity to start their own businesses and for them to flourish.

Tamara Gillan takes a look back at some of her favourite episodes and top tips from guests in 2020.