Bigger than the Hustle

Mike Harris is a performance mastery coach and adventurer.   

As a coach, he works with top executives, founders, professional athletes, and performing artists in support of their highest level of performance.   With a background as a professional poker player, champion billiards player, and corporate finance leader, Mike has spent more than 20 years studying at the intersection of risk and resilience, peak performance and spirituality.

His first book, Radical Freedom, will be released in 2022.  

In our conversation, we discuss coaching, human greatness and freedom.  

The areas covered in the conversation
1. Intro by Mike (0.00 - 2.45)
2. Pool & Poker before coaching (2.45 - 11.35)
3. Why Coaching for Mike (11.35 - 16.50)
4. Who does Mike Serve (16.50 - 19.00)
5. What defines greatness for Mike (19.00 - 37.06)
6. Mike's last 3 words and message to the world (37.06 - 46.01)  

Connect with your Host: My Name is Bhavik Patel. I am a British Serial Entrepreneur and lover of life. For the last 20 years, I have started, grown and sold multiple businesses and now I am moving into the mindset space to help people grow and Motivating you to Unlock your Potential and Inspiring you to Live the exceptional Life you Deserve!

Marilyn is a Certified High-Performance Coach and a Radiant Certified Holistic Business Coach.  

She has developed a unique system that can help you get your next promotion, ask for a raise, and overcome Imposter Syndrome once you get it.   She can help you find the balance to get noticed at work while finding time for yourself and running a household. She will share the road map that helped her create: a life of independence, wealth, and love.     

In our conversation, we discuss Connections, influences and feeling sidelined.  

The areas covered in the conversation
1. Intro by Marilyn (0.00 - 2.16)
2. How does Marilyn help women (2.16 - 3.54)
3. Why do women feel sidelined or anonymous (3.54 - 10.52)
4. Connecting with those close to you (10.52 - 13.28)
5. Who was the most influential person growing up (13.28 - 18.52)
6. Key strengths of Marilyn (18.52 - 24.28)
7. Why did Marilyn set up her coaching career (24.28 - 33.09)
8. Most difficult time and how it shaped Marilyn (33.09 - 38.46)
9. Marilyn's last 3 words and message to the world (38.46 - 46.04)  

Connect with Marilyn  
Web: https://thewomanscoach.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mardollarthewomanscoach 

Connect with your Host: My Name is Bhavik Patel. I am a British Serial Entrepreneur and lover of life. For the last 20 years, I have started, grown and sold multiple businesses and now I am moving into the mindset space to help people grow and Motivating you to Unlock your Potential and Inspiring you to Live the exceptional Life you Deserve!

Aarti is a leading brand strategist, coach and designer who educates and empowers businesses to mindfully implement brand-led growth.   

She assists business owners to get to the authentic heart of their businesses and discover their true brand purpose, vision, values and key brand attributes. She then captures the brand through design and communication, helping companies and individuals to make informed and strategic decisions for the business and its growth as She believes every brand is a vehicle to serve, grow and impact. 

In our conversation, we discuss her values, the importance of your environment and her biggest influence in business.  

The areas covered in the conversation:
1. Aarti's Intro (0.00 - 1.49)
2. The importance of Branding (1.49 - 6.18)
3. What are Aarti's brand Values (6.18 - 8.15)
4. The importance of your environment as you grow (8.15 - 12.09)
5. The biggest influence in Business (12.09 - 24.20)
6. Discussion about sport (24.20 - 27.40)
7. Anything that Aarti is proud about that not many people know (27.40 - 36.20)
8. A talk about upbringing (36.20 - 39.14)
9. Aarti's last 3 words and message to the world (39.14 - 45.46)  

Connect with Aarti
Website: www.aartiparmar.biz  
Linkedin: @aartiparmar
Instagram: @aarti.parmar
Weekly Free Bitesize Brand Tips - https://bit.ly/BitesizeBrandTips
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Connect with your Host: My Name is Bhavik Patel. I am a British Serial Entrepreneur and lover of life. For the last 20 years, I have started, grown and sold multiple businesses and now I am moving into the mindset space to help people grow and Motivating you to Unlock your Potential and Inspiring you to Live the exceptional Life you Deserve!

Amber Leach is an award-winning, critically acclaimed wedding photographer, marketing and PR consultant, entrepreneur, and business coach. 

She was also nominated for The Guardian’s Best New Start-Up Award, and won the award ‘Top 50 UK Wedding Photographers’  She is deeply passionate about the true empowerment of female entrepreneurs and she is blazing the way as a pioneer, leader, and marketing coach expert.   

Amber is also self-taught and launched her business against the backdrop of being a single mum!   

In our conversation, we discuss everything entrepreneurship.  

The areas covered in the conversation:
1. Background (0.0 - 1.09)
2. How Amber became an Entrepreneur (1.09 - 3.08)
3. Being an entrepreneur (3.08 - 20.55)
4. Why entrepreneurship (20.50 - 29.25)
5. How to choose your path (29.25 - 39.11)
6. Amy's last 3 words and Message to the World (39.11 - 48.08)  

Connect with Amber:
Audacious Lives
www.audaciousl.com
https://www.instagram.com/audaciouslivescoaching/
https://www.facebook.com/audaciouslives 

Liberty Pearl Photo & Film Collective
https://libertypearlphotography.com/
https://www.instagram.com/libertypearlphotofilm/
https://www.facebook.com/LibertyPearlPhotography/ 

So get ready to learn about how everything is possible when we just try in Episode 65 

Connect with your Host: My Name is Bhavik Patel. I am a British Serial Entrepreneur and lover of life. For the last 20 years, I have started, grown and sold multiple businesses and now I am moving into the mindset space to help people grow and Motivating you to Unlock your Potential and Inspiring you to Live the exceptional Life you Deserve!

Amy challenges and disrupts mindsets in people to own their performance and amplify engagement. 

She is an emotional intelligence and human behavior specialist. With her balance of tough love and infectious energy, she creates purpose-driven teams who get results!  

Amy will take your people out of their comfort zone with her 5 part methodology, challenging their mindset and help them bring ownership and purpose to every work day. Amy has a burning passion and drive to see people reach their full potential, embrace their strengths and find their ‘y’.  

In our conversation, we discuss emotional intelligence in corporate, individually and the move to becoming an entrepreneur.  

The areas covered in the conversation:
1. Amy's Background Bio
2. The importance of Emotional Intelligence
3. Emotional intelligence personally
4. From corporate to entrepreneurship
5. The next 5 years are going to be amazing
6. Amy's last 3 words and Message to the World

Connect with Amy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finding-your-y/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findingyoury
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingyoury_amy/
Email: admin@findingyoury.com.au
Website: www.findingyoury.com.au

Connect with your Host: My Name is Bhavik Patel. I am a British Serial Entrepreneur and lover of life. For the last 20 years, I have started, grown and sold multiple businesses and now I am moving into the mindset space to help people grow and Motivating you to Unlock your Potential and Inspiring you to Live the exceptional Life you Deserve!

Karen believes in the power of play to solve any problem, even the really big ones.   

She is an Executive, Leadership, and Play coach. Her podcast is called We Turned Out Okay. Her forthcoming book is called the We Turned Out Okay Playbook of Days, and her mission in life is to restore play to its extremely important place in the pantheon of human ingenuity.  

In our conversation, we discuss loneliness, holding up mirrors and the importance of resting and recovery.

The areas covered in the conversation:
1. Karen's Background Bio
2. Karen's strengths in life
3. A discussion on loneliness
4. Mirrors in coaching
5. The importance of resting & recovery
6. Karen's last 3 words & message to the world

Connect with Karen
Instagram: @weturnedoutokay
Facebook: @weturnedoutokay
Twitter: @weturnedoutokay

Connect with your Host: My Name is Bhavik Patel. I am a British Serial Entrepreneur and lover of life. For the last 20 years, I have started, grown and sold multiple businesses and now I am moving into the mindset space to help people grow and Motivating you to Unlock your Potential and Inspiring you to Live the exceptional Life you Deserve!

During Covid in 2020, he lost his job and started his own marketing business through his desire to support others. He have faced redundancy several times and have always put himself into a better situation.  

He grew up loving sport, participating in and watching most sports; enjoying football and athletics has given him a love of team activity and individual determination. Growing up in the 70s and 80s with parents that had emigrated to the UK, professional sport was not really an option; education and a good job were paramount.   

He believes sport has given him a resilience, an ability to cope with wins, draws and losses, a desire to keep going and a sense of humour.  In our conversation, we discuss people living their truth, happiness & Is there anything people don't know about him.

The areas covered in the conversation:
1. Kofi's Background Bio
2. Why marketing for Kofi
3. Why Kofi started his business
4. Kofi's advice on people living their truth and happiness
5. The next 3 years for Kofi
6. What is Kofi most grateful for right now
7. Who would Kofi choose to spend a day with
8. What is Kofi proud about that not many people know
9. Ten quick fire questions
10 . Kofi's last 3 words and Message to the World

Connect with Kofi
Email: Hey@Osuno.co.uk
Website: www.osuno.co.uk
Twitter: @OsunoMarketing
Instagram: Osuno_Marketing
Facebook: Osuno-Marketing
Linkedin Company: Osuno Marketing
LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/kofiod

Connect with your Host: My Name is Bhavik Patel. I am a British Serial Entrepreneur and lover of life. For the last 20 years, I have started, grown and sold multiple businesses and now I am moving into the mindset space to help people grow and Motivating you to Unlock your Potential and Inspiring you to Live the exceptional Life you Deserve!

All his life, Dave James wanted to be heard.  

He was diagnosed with Spina Bifida and Clubfoot as a child, having more than two major operations before school age and he developed a foot ulcer aged 20 that changed his life, his career path and the relationship he had with himself. Since the age of 15 he has channeled his energy through anger and this has put untold strain on relationships with his family, his wife, his loved ones and himself, but this became the catalyst for his switch from healthcare to coaching.  

Dave is a professional coach and mentor and his official bio says that he helps professional people make an impact and create a legacy by being themselves, while understanding, embracing and sharing their stories powerfully to connect with the world.  

In our conversation, we discuss knowledge, books and vulnerability.

The areas covered in the conversation:
1. Dave's Background Bio
2. Why coaching for Dave
3. A discussion about vulnerability
4. What experiences is Dave still to experience
5. A discussion about knowledge and books
6. Who was the most influential person to Dave
7. What inspires Dave to be the best version of himself
8. What skills do you still need to grow master or learn
9. Dave's Last 3 words and Message to the World

Connect with Dave
Twitter - @iamdavejames
Instagram - @iamdavejames
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/positivepod/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamdavejames/ 

Connect with your Host: My Name is Bhavik Patel. I am a British Serial Entrepreneur and lover of life. For the last 20 years, I have started, grown and sold multiple businesses and now I am moving into the mindset space to help people grow and Motivating you to Unlock your Potential and Inspiring you to Live the exceptional Life you Deserve!

From a young age, Marlena has never used her disability to define her. She has always been surrounded by strength and this has guided her to see the positive in all of the situations life presents to her.  

Now a certified life coach, mentor and motivational speakers, she helps free her clients from beliefs that are not serving them well. She has successfully helped many people gain an unwavering belief in themselves and find the courage to to go after what they want in life.  

In our conversation, we discuss becoming unstuck, positivity & Self Love.  

The areas covered in the conversation:
1. Marlena's Background Intro
2. How can people become unstuck
3. How can we make the future exactly what we want
4. Where did Marlena get her positive outlook in life
5. What does self love mean to Marlena
6. What skills does Marlena want to grow, master or learn to become the next version of herself
7. What experiences are still to come
8. Marlena's Last 3 words and Message to the World

Connect with Marlena  
Web: www.resilienceandresults.com
Email: info@marleanodonnell.com
Online Booking: https://marlenaodonnell.bookafy.com
FB: @resilienceandresultscoaching L
LinkedIn: @marlenaodonnell
Instagram: @marlena.odonnell

Connect with your Host: My Name is Bhavik Patel. I am a British Serial Entrepreneur and lover of life. For the last 20 years, I have started, grown and sold multiple businesses and now I am moving into the mindset space to help people grow and Motivating you to Unlock your Potential and Inspiring you to Live the exceptional Life you Deserve!

From a young age, Wilson was motivated by his mother and grandmother and recognises the sacrifices they made as women to support his family. This is where his passion for diversity was born.  

He co-founded a business and technology consulting firm, Visagio in Australia, which has grown to more than 80 people over the last decade.  He is passionate about supporting other entrepreneurs and believes we are all responsible for sharing our knowledge and experience to benefit others.  

In our conversation, we discuss possibility, why he chose his path and self love.

The areas covered in the conversation:
1. Wilson's Background Bio
2. What made Wilson choose his path and would he change it
3. How did Wilson decide to pivot his career
4. What possibilities are open for Wilson
5. What things does Wilson do to nurture his love relationship
6. What does self love mean to Wilson
7. What trauma, heartache and pain have you been through that you learnt from
8. Ten Quickfire questions
9. Wilson's Last 3 words and Message to the World

Amy has been a compulsive overeater her entire life. She started young using food to cope with loneliness, frustration and boredom.

As she got older, the frequency and quantity increased to binges in order to procrastinate, and cope with anger, stress, and anxiety. At her high, she weighed 270 lbs and was diabetic.  

In May 2016, she was hospitalized with acute pancreatitis and nearly died.  From there, she found the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, learned how to cope with the stressors of life without turning to food and became an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.   She lost 70 lbs and eliminated her diabetes. 

Her mission is to empower compulsive overeaters with recovery tools for their food addiction.  In our conversation, we discuss limiting beliefs, negative mindsets and how to reframe them.

The areas covered in the conversation:
1. Amy's Background Bio
2. Why Amy became an Integrative Health Coach
3. Understanding the mind body connection
4. What gave Amy the belief to set up her own business
5. What inspires Amy most today
6. Who was the most influential person growing up
7. What does self love mean to Amy
8. What does Amy do that no-one really knows
9. Ten Quickfire Questions
10. Amy's Last 3 words and Message to the World

Tom spent most of his childhood feeling alone and unsafe. By the age of 14 he had moved countries 5 times and been to two boarding schools in a  different country to his parents. 

So he grew up without any sense of home or stability.  He found his safety in the outdoors, when he learned to rock climb aged 14. In the mountains of Snowdonia he discovered what it meant to have agency. To be in control. It was the first time in his life that he created his own reality.  

Over the years he has learned so much about the power that nature,  adventure, and spirituality have to heal and transform and he still has so much more to learn.  He has developed a philosophy he calls Adventure Consciousness. In his leadership training, through a combination of adventure, deep coaching and spiritual practice, he helps unsatisfied over-achievers embark on the biggest adventure of their lives, the journey back home to themselves.   

In our conversation, we discuss possibility, Crisis moments and how to find clarity in any situation.

The areas covered in the conversation:
1. Tom's Background Intro
2. Toms upbringing story
3. A discussion about possibility
4. Does it take a crisis moment to change our lives
5. Why coaching is important
6. How do we find clarity in our situation
7. What is money

Connect with Tom:
Facebook: @tom.lancaster.37
LinkedIn: @tomlanc
Instagram: @climbing_tom  
Website: @altitudeevolution.com

Connect with your Host: My Name is Bhavik Patel. I am a British Serial Entrepreneur and lover of life. For the last 20 years, I have started, grown and sold multiple businesses and now I am moving into the mindset space to help people grow and Motivating you to Unlock your Potential and Inspiring you to Live the exceptional Life you Deserve!

Tara Persson is a magician, but not in the usual sense. She uses her magic to help others discover theirs. 

Her superpower is in working with heart-centered professionals that have spent their lives service others until there was nothing left.  She helps them rediscover and unleash their magic while becoming the vibrant, badass leaders they were meant to be.  

In our conversation, we discuss how to get unstuck, how to feel aligned with our partners and how she physically moved her house.

The areas covered in the conversation:
1. Tara's Background Bio
2. How did Tara become a coach
3. Who was the most influential person growing up
4. Tara's advice to any entrepreneurs feeling stuck
5. Tara speaking her future into the world
6. Is there anything that Tara is proud about that no-one knows
7. How it feels to be aligned with our partners
8. Ten quick fire questions
9. Tara's Last three word and message to the world

At a young age, Arian Adeli Koodehi founded his first company, Rivo Trading, a trading and investment technology company which was nominated for the Best Trading Technology in 2020 and 2021 by Benzinga.  

Arian, a current resident of the Republic of Cyprus, has achieved over one hundred certificates and prestigious awards in many fields, including mathematics, which led him to discover his talent in statistical models and analysis. As an advocate of education and self-learning, Arian conducted extensive research on several financial markets and investment opportunities in the hope to share this knowledge with others through his first book, "The Quantified Fortune -- Learn the Essentials of Modern Finance", which he published at only 16 years old.   

In our conversation, we discuss what gets him up in the morning, his views on cryptocurrency and the biggest influences in his life.  

The areas covered in the conversation:
1. Arian's Background Bio
2. Why did Arian become an entrepreneur
3. Where does his entrepreneurial influence come from?
4. How does he pick the opportunities he follows
5. Arians view of cryptocurrency
6. How does Arian invest in himself
7. What inspires Arian to be the best version of himself
8. Who is the most influential person in his life
9. What is Arian Proud of that no-one else knows
10. Ten quick fire questions
11. Arians Last three word and message to the world

This conversation is with Misha Barling, Founder and CEO of Bondi Coffee.  As a full time Radiographer, she took some time off during Maternity leave to create and build a side hustle, which has grown into an international brand.   

What stands out even more is that she still serves her local community as a Radiographer whilst growing Bondi Coffee and being a full time mum.  We discuss the story behind the brand, her life outside work and ten random questions to lighten the mood.  

The areas covered in the conversation:
1. Misha's Background Bio
2. How did Misha create a business whilst holding a full time career
3. How did Misha create her Coffee Brand
4. Where does Misha's positivity come from
5. What inspires Misha most today
6. How is Misha being the best version of herself
7. What skills do you need to grow master and learn to become the next version of yourself
8. How has the Covid year changed Misha
9. Ten quick fire questions
10. Misha's Last three word and message to the world

Connect with Misha:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misha-barling-b6969a195/
Website: https://bondicoffee.com/

Connect with your Host: My Name is Bhavik Patel. I am a British Serial Entrepreneur and lover of life. For the last 20 years, I have started, grown and sold multiple businesses and now I am moving into the mindset space to help people grow and Motivating you to Unlock your Potential and Inspiring you to Live the exceptional Life you Deserve!

Today's conversation is with Dave Clare, CEO of circle leadership global, Helping leaders evolve themselves and their business to stay relevant in the hearts and minds of the people they choose to serve.

Also, Ambassador of the Global Company Culture Association, Radio host of the evolution of business show & Author of Simplified: leadership is simple. You lead people. & co-author of 2 further books

Interestingly, he has been a Husband for 14 years and has also been awarded Husband of the year for 13 Consecutive years, Father to 3 children & Twice father of the year, and a notorious Elvis impersonator.

In our conversation, we discuss the leadership of others and more importantly, yourself, raising of children, and the importance of strong leadership in your life.

The areas covered in the conversation:
1. Dave's Background Bio
2. Why leadership is important to Dave
3. How to become the best leader of yourself
4. Where did young Dave get inspired to become a great leader
5. What inspires Dave most today?
6. What's Dave proud about that not many people know
7. Ten quick fire questions
8. Dave's last 3 words & message to the world

In this episode, I talk to a Cancer Survivor, Crystal Howrie. After 30 years in the travel and tourism industry, Crystal experienced her own personal journey with cancer which has inspired her to start her own home-based travel agency and set up a cancer support charity called Blue Dot Army in 2013.

Blue Dot represents the permanent tattoo you require when receiving conventional radiation treatment.

Crystal met some incredible people during that time sitting in waiting rooms. She heard so many stories that touched her heart that she made a commitment to one day go back into that world and change the cancer experience for others.

The symbol chosen for Blue Dot Army is the butterfly, it represents change, endurance, hope, and life - all the things needed when diagnosed with Cancer.

In our talk, we discuss turning trauma into opportunity, the effects of cancer, and the new possibilities that have arisen for Crystal.

The areas covered in the conversation:
1. Crystal's Background Bio
2. How Crystal used her cancer trauma to create an opportunity
3. An understanding of the Blue Dot
4. A discussion about cancer
5. Crystals positive mindset
6. Why Crystal set up her business
7. What are Crystal's possibilities
8. Ten Random Questions
9. Crystal's last 3 words & message to the world

Today's episode is with the stylish and articulate Gill Harvey Bush. From an early career in the airline industry and sound engineer for the BBC, Gill left corporate and ventured into the world of training and coaching  

Now a fully fledge Mindset Coach becoming a Master Practioner in NLP and an advanced practitioner in Thought Field Therapy co-coaches with Janey Holliday on her online programs for women.   

Following a diagnosis of cancer, she wrote a book: “Beliefs, Bing and Me’.   

In our talk, we discuss tapping into intuition, imposter syndrome and knowing what you want.  

The areas covered in the conversation:
1. Gill's Background Intro
2. How to tap into intuition
3. How to know what you want rather than what you don't
4. Discussion about imposter syndrome
5. Ten Random Questions
6. Gill's last 3 words & message to the world

Connect with Gill
Instagram: @g.harveybush

Connect with your Host: My Name is Bhavik Patel. I am a British Serial Entrepreneur and lover of life. For the last 20 years, I have started, grown and sold multiple businesses and now I am moving into the mindset space to help people grow and Motivating you to Unlock your Potential and Inspiring you to Live the exceptional Life you Deserve!

Todays conversation is with  Kevin Miler, an entrepreneur who moved from Scotland to sunny Australia over 15 years ago and has never looked back.  

From creating a multi million dollar carpentry business from inception without a real plan, he has now moved in a different direction where he uses his words to inspire people through his media work with the Business Growth podcast, Small Business Radio Show & Business Growth - his small business mentorship business.  

Having ongoing relationships and stimulating conversations is something he is very passionate about.  He loves stories and is always looking to learn and evolve as a person by seeking new challenges and adventures and also sharing knowledge by helping one another.  

The areas covered in the conversation:
1. Kevin's Background Bio
2. Is it important to have a business plan?
3. What was Kevin's entrepreneurial journey
4. Kevin's advice on Self-Doubt
5. Who inspired the young Kevin
6. What inspires Kevin today
7. Is there anything Kevin is proud of that no-one knows about
8. Ten Quickfire Questions
9. Kevin's last 3 words & message to the world

Today's conversation is with a disabled blogger and consultant, Gemma Turner.   

She uses her experience of being a disabled wheelchair user to train companies about the barriers as well as the right way to communicate with disabled people.   

She's worked with companies such as Sky, ITV, Community First Yorkshire and many more.  Gemma is an open book and uses her honest Yorkshire humour (when appropriate of course!) to dismantle some of the misconceptions of disability. 

I love this conversation as it was my first disabled guest and she really moved the needle for me in the way she communicates and is really trying to move the conversation forward in a direct, yet light-hearted way.  

The areas covered in this conversation:
1. Gemma's Intro and Background
2. Where does Gemma get her confidence from
3. How can we be more respectful to disabled people
4. A conversation about wheelchairs
5. How has the conversation moved forward on disability
6. How can we be more mindful of disabled people
7. Who inspires Gemma most today
8. What does self love mean?
9. What is Gemma proud of that no-one knows about
10. Ten Quickfire Questions
11. Gemma's Last 3 words & message to the world

Today's guest is with a female MMA fighter who discovered the world of mixed martial arts after escaping from an abusive relationship.  

Helen Harper is a psychology graduate as well as a professional fighter and a personal coach.   

She has traveled the world, using her passion and skill to ensure that no woman will ever have to go through a similar situation.    

In our conversation, I see that Helen prides herself on making the serious subject of self-defense fun and engaging,  something that people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy learning.   

We discuss why she started, the tips she has for everyone, and her interesting story of a fight in Thailand.   

The areas covered in this conversation:
1. Helen's Introduction to herself
2. Why Helen started her Self Defence Business
3. How instinct helps with self defence
4. How Helen plans to change her business
5. The importance of having a coach
6. Where the energy of coaching came from
7. What does the future hold for Helen
8. Who was the most inspiring person growing up
9. Ten quickfire questions
10. Helen's Last 3 words & message to the world

Today's conversation with Oris Ikomi, an eclectic individual with a keen interest in self-development and one of nine siblings.   

Oris helps connects young people with companies within the financial sector through a social mobility charity.   He has also worked with leading brands, and UK universities to engage and develop graduates and undergraduates from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic groups.   

In this conversation, we discuss why Oris chose this path, what Inspires Oris and an interesting insight into behind the mask of masculinity  

I love this conversation as we delve deep into so many things are personally important to me with someone who articulates himself so well with authenticity and vulnerability that we rarely hear these days.  

The areas covered in this conversation:
1. Oris's Introduction & Background
2. The Differences between Nigeria and UK
3. The background to the charity
4. Why Oris chose this career path
5. What inspires Oris most today
6. Where does Oris have to grow learn or master to become the next version of himself
7. For the next 5 years to be amazing, what needs to happen
8. What does Self love mean to Oris
9. Ten Quickfire Questions
10. Oris's Last 3 words & message to the world

Todays conversation is with Dr Yishai, an Awe-inspiring Psychologist, an Adaptability Coach and Consultant to entrepreneurs, leaders, and businesses, The Host of “The Business Couch with Dr. Yishai” podcast & an Adaptability-Hacker.  

He leverages his deep psychological training and experience to help entrepreneurs and business leaders to transform challenges and exhaustion  into energy, excitement, and excellence -for themselves and their businesses.  

In todays conversation, we discuss people who lack direction, mental health and the Legacy Dr Yishai wants to leave for the world.  

I love these conversations, with super smart people that are trying to make a difference in the world.  

The areas covered in this conversation:
1. Dr. Yishai's Introduction (0.00 - 8.10)
2. Dr. Yishai's advice to someone who lacks direction (8.01- 12.56)
3. How to continue to move forward with professional help (12.56 - 20.54)
4. Tips to help your mental health during and after the pandemic (20.54 - 31.21)
5. Where does Dr. Yishai have to grow learn or master to become the next version of himself (31.21 - 38.35)
6. Dr. Yishai's Last 3 words & message to the world (38.35 - 47.31)

Today's episode is about how one energetic and straight-talking female changed her career course to help and support others on a similar journey.

Stephanie Harber is the CEO of The Hairy Business. She guides, supports, and mentors other hairdressers and beauty professionals to build a business they love.

We discuss her upbringing, why she changed directions, and where she sees herself in the future. She also shows us that it is possible to get out of your own way to live the life you deserve.

It's so refreshing and uplifting to talk to someone who just wants to help, and all her thoughts and energy go into that.

The areas covered in this conversation:
1. Stephanie's Introduction (0.00 - 1.30)
2. Stephanie's tips on hairdressers setting up their own business (1.30 - 4.40)
3. How Stephanie started helping other hairdressers (4.40 - 5.58)
4. How Stephanie comes up with business names (5.58 - 6.58)
5. How did the young Stephanie gain the confidence to become an entrepreneur (6.58 - 8.45)
6. How Stephanie is supporting her clients (8.45 - 11.32)
7. What advice does Stephanie have on pricing your services (11.32 - 15.02)
8. What advice does Stephanie have on doing what you love (15.02 - 20.30)
9. What are the future plans for Stephanie (20.30 - 24.13)
10. What does Stephanie enjoy outside of her business (24.13 - 26.52)
11. Book recommendations (26.52 - 31.00)
12.  10 Quickfire Questions (31.00 - 35.47)
13. Stephanie's Last 3 words & message to the world (35.47 - 41.04)

A beautiful and soul-nourishing conversation about Dealing with Overwhelm, slowing down, and managing your time.  

Dr. Magdalena is a neuroscientist, productivity and well-being expert, and leading international coach, as well as the author of three books: Get Productive! Get Productive Grid and Body Talk and renowned educator.   She has a long track record of shaping leadership development in the UK, EU, and the USA using human-centered strategies and is the go-to coach for people who want to succeed on their own terms.   

The company helps people achieve balance, heal, work and lead with greater impact. These tools aim to help people reconnect with themselves and lead a life on the basis of balance in all four quadrants – life, work,  self-care and career-making them better managers, leaders, parents, and partners.   

I loved this conversation as I found it immensely grounding and calming with a beautiful human being, who is smart, humble and so authentic.  

The areas covered in this conversation:
1. Dr Magdalena's Background Bio (0.00 - 2.48)
2. Tips on managing your mindset during the pandemic (2.48 - 6.40)
3. Dealing with overwhelm on a daily basis (6.40 - 9.46)
4. How to deal with slowing down for the best reasons (9.46 - 14.21)
5. How to tap into intuition more (14.21 - 22.50)
6. How to manage your time (22.50 - 32.36)
7. Who was the most influential person when Magdelena growing up (32.36 - 36.00)
8. Ten Quickfire Questions (36.00 - 43.40)
9. Dr Magdalena's last 3 words and message to the world (43.40 - 50.20)  

Today's episode is about how one woman changed the course of her life and used her lessons in life to create a thriving online coaching business.

Janey Holiday has been described as "The woman who changes women’s lives”, “The Mary Poppins of the industry” and someone whose “enthusiasm is contagious”  She has a “special skill set that empathises, engages and inspires others”, someone who is “relatable and real” and “balanced yet revolutionary”.  

In today's conversation, We discuss her entrepreneurial journey, which started as an aerobics instructor – even though she had hated exercise!  She founded London’s most successful women’s outdoor Bootcamp.  We also discuss 2010, when the recession hit and as a single mum, she retrained as an online coach and went on to create a lifestyle business enabling her to live her bucket list life by the sea with her 3 children.  

The areas covered in this conversation:
1. Janey's Background Intro (0:00 - 02.10)
2. How flexibility gives Janey more balance (02.10 - 06.37)
3. What strategies does Janey use to power her mindset (06.37 - 22.40)
4. What are the future plans for Janey (22.40 - 28.41)
5. What inspires Janey (28.41 - 33.21)
6. What does self love mean to Janey (33.21 - 39.12)
7. Who were the most influential people to Janey Growing Up (39.12 - 44.44)
8. Janey's last 3 words and message to the world (44.44 - 52.29)

In this episode, we discuss how redundancy created a new path for the founder of Social Fireworks, Kizzie Nicholson. 

She felt it was time for her to feel the fear and do it anyway.  She uses her Social Media Agency to demonstrate the power of Social Media and help those suffering with Mental Health.  

In her motivational and upbeat style, we talk about how she started, her tips on starting your own business, her main influences and where she would go if she was invisible, which is immensely funny.

The areas covered in this conversation:
1. Kizzie's Background Intro (0:00 - 1:50)
2. How Kizzie created her business (1:50 - 5:52)
3. Why Kizzie has chosen social media as her calling (5:52 - 8:01)
4. Kizzie's views on the power of Social Media (8:01 - 11:46)
5. Kizzie's advice to help people start their own business (11:46 - 15:52)
6. Who was the most influential person to her growing up (15:52 - 17:45)
7. Becoming more authentic online (17:45 - 26:50)
8. Quickfire Questions (26:50 - 39:02)
9. Kizzie's last 3 words and message to the world (39:02 - 45:02)  

Today's episode is about how to step into your family business the right way. 

Mriesha-Tina Iliffe-Patel decided to follow her mum's footsteps into their established and thriving beauty studio.  

We discuss her journey and the right way to continue the traditions with her own energy. There was never a plan to follow this calling but the opportunity presented itself and she decided to grab it with both hands.  

So many great insights behind the curtains of a family business and why it's important to take ownership of your decisions and enjoy the journey.  

The areas covered in this conversation:
1. Mriesha's Background Bio (0:00.00 - 0:01.30)
2. Mriesha's Early days (0:01.30 - 0:07.07)
3. What are the downsides of joining a family business (0:07.07 - 0:11.10)
4. What changes would Mriesha make if she took the whole over the whole business (0:11.10 - 0:13.04)
5. What has the pandemic taught Mriesha personally and professionally (0:13.04 - 0:17.30)
6. Why does the next generation think the way they do (0:17.30 - 0:23.28)
7. What does Self-love mean to Mriesha (0:23.28 - 0:25.54)
8. What is Mriesha proud of that no-one knows about? (0:25.54 - 0:30.20)
9. The importance of conversation over a message (0:30.20 - 0:34.03)
10. Quickfire Questions (0:34.03 - 0:37.35)
11. Mriesha's last 3 words and message to the world  (0:37.35 - 0:43.53)  

A special edition of the podcast with a British Actress who has acted in Bollywood and smaller projects acquired by Netflix.  

Having worked in both India (Mumbai) on a record breaking feature films, like "Yeh Jawani hai Deewani" to smaller indie projects like "Brahman Naman" which was acquired by Netflix, Anisa Butt is also a spoken word artist, Anisa Butt hosts her own podcast, Unplugged With Ani.  

She has also featured in Anita Rani's BBC 2 documentary titled "Bollywood, the world's biggest film industry," and has been interviewed by BBC radio for a podcast on her work as an actor in India.  

In this insightful conversation, we discuss her upbringing, where her energy for the creative arts stemmed from, and how she manages her mental health.  

The areas covered in this conversation:
1. Anisa's background bio (0:00.00 - 0:01.43)
2. Anisa's early days (0:01.43 - 0:02.55)
3. Where Anisa's love of acting came from (0:02.55 - 0:04.45)
4. Anisa's 'behind the curtain' insight to acting (0:04.45 - 0:08.03)
5. Anisa's advice to buddy actors (0:08.03 - 0:10.40)
6. Anisa's insights into being a spoken word artist (0:10.40 - 0:15.30)
7. Times when dark moments have shaped Anisa (0:15.30 - 0:22.00)
8. What makes Anisa the happiest (0:22.00 - 0:28.40)
9. What things does Anisa need to do to grow as a person (0:28.40 - 0:30.52)
10. What inspires Anisa most (0:30.52 - 0:31.55)
11. What is Anisa proud of that no-one knows about (0:31.55 - 0:33.30)
12. What does Anisa do to manage her Mental health? (0.33.30 - 0:43.50)
13. Anisa's last 3 words & message to the world (0:43.50 - 0:50.00)

Connect with Anisa
Instagram: @anisaaniiam @unplugwithani  
Twitter: @A_nisa_am
Website: www.unplugwithani.com  
Bio: www.campsite.bio/unplugwithani
Trailer: https://youtu.be/oIrZ3-1by0s

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My Name is Bhavik Patel. I am a British Serial Entrepreneur and lover of life. For the last 20 years, I have started, grown and sold multiple businesses and now I am moving into the mindset space to help people grow and Motivating you to Unlock your Potential and Inspiring you to Live the exceptional Life you Deserve!

Today's episode is with a native Russian who came over to the UK with a love of Snooker. Then, with an interest in creating the best version of herself, she also runs a health and wellness enterprise.  

Svetlana Parmar initially found it hard, settled in a new country with no real friends and built up her confidence through her husband's snooker centre and later, becoming a health partner with Arbonne.  We discuss Russia, her journey to the UK, her hopes and aspirations and love of cue sports.

I hope this conversation shows you that the ability to adapt to your environment and circumstances often reflects in the life you build. Take inspiration from Svetlana's story to show it's your attitude and outlook, not your environment, that determines your happiness.  

The areas covered in this conversation:
1. Svetlana's Background Story (0:00.00 - 0:03.21)
2. Svetlana's insight into Russia (0:03.21 - 0:06.58)
3. Svetlana's love of Snooker (0:06.58 - 0:09.50)
4. What gave Svetlana the belief that she could be an entrepreneur (0:09.50 - 0:23.23)
5. What inspires Svetlana most today (0:23.23 - 0:25.37)
6. How does Svetlana look after her mental health (0:25.37 - 0:30.10)
7. What is Svetlana's Purpose (0:30.10 - 0:39.09)
8. What's the aim of Svetlana for the next 5 years (0:39.09 - 0:43.49)
9. Svetlana's last 3 words and message to the world (0:43.49 - 0:49.01)  

Connect with Svetlana
Personal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/svetlanaparmar/
Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlanaparmar/
Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SvetlanaParmarChangingLives
Personal Email: svetlana.parmar@gmail.com
Business Website: https://thewinchestersc.co.uk/
Business Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWinchesterSC.co.uk

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My Name is Bhavik Patel. I am a British Serial Entrepreneur and lover of life. For the last 20 years, I have started, grown and sold multiple businesses and now I am moving into the mindset space to help people grow and Motivating you to Unlock your Potential and Inspiring you to Live the exceptional Life you Deserve!

Today's episode is about how one inspiring entrepreneur changed her life course from being a doctor in the NHS to becoming a Financial Freedom Specialist, whilst raising two beautiful daughters and emigrating to Ibiza.  

Tania King-Mohammad is a Financial Freedom Specialist, who has mastered her mindset and overcome barriers to building a life she loves via online businesses. We discuss her upbringing, the importance of having a supportive partner, and giving back to the generation that raised us.  

I hope this conversation shows you that change is possible, especially if you're not living to your highest calling. We show you that it is not only possible but necessary if you are to shine in this one life we all have.  

The areas covered in this conversation:
1. Tania's Background Introduction (0:00.00 - 0:03.13)
2. How to overcome the fear of switching careers (0:03.13 - 0:09.54)
3. Was Tania's mindset with her from a young age? (0:09.54 - 0:20.14)
4. What's the importance of Financial Freedom to Tania? (0:20.14 - 0:24.10)
5. Tania's ideal life in 2023 (0:24.10 - 0:29.44)
6. What's Tania's superpower (0:29.44 -  0:36.12)
7. What does self-love mean to Tania (0:36.12 - 0:49.44)
8. Tania's last 3 words and message to the world (0:49.44 - 0:57.25)  

Connect with Tania:
Instagram: @freedomwithtania
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taniazahra.santos/
Women on Facebook Groups: Female Success Collective
Serviced Accommodation Facebook Group: The Short term rental SA Club
Website: www.freedomwithtania.com

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My Name is Bhavik Patel. I am a British Serial Entrepreneur and lover of life. For the last 20 years, I have started, grown and sold multiple businesses and now I am moving into the mindset space to help people grow and Motivating you to Unlock your Potential and Inspiring you to Live the exceptional Life you Deserve!

Megan is a Personal Branding Specialist who sees the importance of everyone's unique fingerprint and promoting it in the right way. We discuss this aswell as her upbringing in Scotland and the importance of family in her life. We also discuss what inspires her today!!  

The areas covered in this conversation: 

1. Megan's Background Introduction

2. The importance of personal branding

3. The fear of public speaking

4. Who was the most influential person in Megan's Life

5. What legacy does Megan want to leave

6. Who inspires Megan most today

7. Megan's last 3 words and message to the world

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Sukhina is the Founder of Betty Brown Clothing, which has ethical and vegan fashion at the core of its beliefs. Sukhina a designer, stylist, and seamstress is a firm believer that the Fashion people wear interprets their personalities, attitudes, and feelings. We discuss fast fashion, her tough moments growing up, and her ambitions for the future.

The areas covered in this conversation:

1. Sukhina's Background Introduction

2. Where did Sukhina derive her Brand Name 'Betty Brown' from?

3. How does Sukhina's brand reflect her?

4. Where did the energy to go into fashion come from?

5. How was Sukhina able to turn her idea into a business?

6. Who inspired Sukhina when she was younger?

7. The ethics of fashion

8. What inspires Sukhina the most today

9. What advice does Sukhina give to anyone going through hardship now

10. Where does Sukhina see herself in two years time

11. Sukhina's last 3 words and message to the world

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Satwinder is an Amazon Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, and Confidence Coach, we talk frankly about his darkest moment in life and how he used them as a catalyst for his life to change and create the new version you hear in this conversation. We discuss Martial Arts, Confidence, and how he Gamify's his life.

The areas covered in this conversation:

1. Bethan's Background Intro

2. Satwinders traumatic back story to inspire his future

3. Why giving up was not an option

4. Why is it important to share your story

5. Why we should gamify our lives

6. Satwinder Sagoo's tips on writing a book

7. Satwinder in Martial Arts

8. Satwinder's advice for people struggling in the COVID 19 pandemic

9. What inspires Satwinder

10. What is Satwinder Proud of that no-one knows about

11. What Experiences does Satwinder love to have

12. Who was the most influential person in Satwinders Life

13. Satwinder's last 3 words and message to the world

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Bethan helps leaders and emerging leaders develop their critical and lateral thinking skills, to feel confident and create the habits of mind to help achieve their goals. We discuss how Bethan uses her skillset at home as a mum. We also talk about Bethan's move from UK to Australia and the thinking behind it, as well as her upbringing and the importance of health and fitness.

The areas covered in this conversation: 

1. Bethan's Background Intro

2. How has Critical thinking helped Bethan in her life

3. How does clear thinking change when dealing with organisations rather than individuals

4. What inspired Bethan's move to Australia

5. What advice does Bethan give for people to deal with the Pandemic

6. How did Bethan's parents influence her

7. Bethan's book recommendation, Lost Connections by Yohann Hari

8. What does an amazing life look like to Bethan

9. The importance of Gratitude to Bethan

10. Bethan's last 3 words and message to the world

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Ahmed is the Founder and Owner of Bombay Bites in Leicester. Having founded his business in 2007, he has gone through up and downs and grown through the process with having one mindset to support him, always being happy. We discuss his start in business, his upbringing, the importance of family, his parenting style, and his stint as a mini celebrity.

The areas covered in this conversation: 

1. Ahmed's Intro and Background

2. How Ahmed has had to adapt to the current COVID-19 pandemic

3. Why Ahmed left his family business to set up on his own

4. What does family mean to Ahmed

5. What actions does Ahmed live by to help his children

6. Where had Ahmed's positive outlook been tested

7. Skill's Ahmed needs to grow, master, or learn to create the next version of himself

8. What advice does Ahmed give to cope with the current pandemic

9. Ahmed's stint as a mini-celebrity

10. Ahmed systemising his business

11. Ahmed's last 3 words and message to the world

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Bombay Bites 194 Evington Road Leicester LE2 1HN

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahmed.g.wahid

Instagram: @bombay.bites

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My Name is Bhavik Patel. I am a British Serial Entrepreneur and lover of life. For the last 20 years, I have started, grown and sold multiple businesses and now I am moving into the mindset space to help people grow and Motivating you to Unlock your Potential and Inspiring you to Live the exceptional Life you Deserve!

James is the Founder of Shogun Digital, a disruptive Social Media Agency. James built his experience with some of the largest brand names in the world and then ventured on to his own path by establishing Shogun. He found a gap in the market and decided to put his fingerprint on it.

The areas covered in this conversation:

1. James Intro and Background 

2. Why James became an entrepreneur

3. How has COVID-19 affected his business

4. Which way does Shogun Digital support small businesses

5. Where James needs to grow as a business owner

6. Why should older, more established, companies focus on Social Media

7. What are the biggest hurdles for James

8. We discuss family in business and trust

9. James last 3 words and message to the world

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Instagram: @shogundigitaluk

Martin is the Owner of The Stags Head Pub and UCan Property. From a very humble upbringing, Martin started working young to make a success climbing the corporate ladder and then venturing into Entrepreneurship. We discuss his journeys, his ups and downs and the lessons from life.

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Aren is the Host of the Find Your Voice Podcast as well as an active Property Investor, which has allowed him to design his life on his terms. We discuss how he has had the discipline to create his life on his terms. So much shared and so much to learn.

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Irina is a visionary and the Founder and Director of the Integral Studies Academy. She has bought together an international team of Professors and researchers to develop courses in consciousness education. We discuss the energy that went into developing this, as well as her entrepreneurial spirit, her time in industry, and her yoga teachings.

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We discuss weddings and a new personalised matchmaking service with Meera Majithia, Founder & Owner of Carriages Weddings and Events.  We also have an open and honest conversation about radio presenting, lockdown, human design, and astrology.

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Thank you for selecting to listen to this insightful interview with Amana Ahmad.  

Amana is the Founder of The Social Factor and in our conversation, we discuss social media tips for small business, the wider use of social media in life and Amana's upbringing that made her an ideal person to set up her successful business. We also discuss parenting and life in general.

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Thank you for selecting to watch this insightful interview with Hiten Bhatt. 

Hiten is an International Speaker, Transformational Coach, and Author and in our talk, we discuss how to master your thoughts and the disciplines it took for Hiten to write his book, the importance of a Guru in his life and how being bullied as a child led to him following his passions.

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Thank you for selecting to watch this insightful interview with Matt Stait.  

From a scrawny kid with asthma who was abused and bullied to a world champion martial artist, best-selling author, business owner, speaker, coach and TikTok specialist.  Matt has a following of 265,000 on TikTok with weekly views around 1.5m and sustained average growth of 1000 per day. All with zero ad spend and no twerking. We also discuss pets, happiness and life.

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Thank you for selecting to watch this insightful interview with Chris Addis.  

Chris is the founder and owner of Estuary Cleaning. Chris has had a colourful life where education was not for him, a life in the Army in Iraq, being heavily in debt, being lost and then using his people skills to start his own business. We chew the fat on all these things and have a super interesting conversation about perspectives in life.

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Thank you for selecting to watch this insightful interview with Matt Williams.  

Matt is the founder and owner of Prima Fitness. His love of movement and fitness started from a young age which then allowed him to pursue Ballet to a professional level. He is now using all his skills and knowledge in his newly founded and purchased gym space. We discuss fitness, marriage, parenting and growing up as the youngest of four.

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Thank you for selecting to listen to this insightful interview with Shak Patel.

The podcast first international episode from Texas, USA. Shak is the founder of Agilecraft, a software startup that got acquired last year for over $150m. We discuss how the business started as a weekend and evening side hustle and evolved into the organisation it is today. We also discuss parenting, marriage, and plans for the future.

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Thank you for selecting to listen to this insightful interview with Steph Heald.  

Steph is a female business and success coach who works with ambitious and heart-led entrepreneurs to build a life and business they love. We discuss marriage, homeschooling, business, and what makes Steph continually drive for success.

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Thank you for selecting to listen to this insightful interview with Parmdeep Vadesha. 

Parmdeep is the founder of Tycoon Investment Club and has a long professional history in property & property investment, as well as successful business ventures including publishing, software development and consulting. In this conversation, we discuss mindsets and his admiration for Warren Buffet. We also discuss parenting, marriage and habits which make him successful.

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Thank you for selecting to listen to this insightful interview with Leyla Okhai.  

Leyla is the founder and owner of Diverse Minds. She creates equal and mentally healthy workplaces through speaking, training, and coaching.  Leyla is on a mission to raise the conversation on racial equality and mental health in organisations.  She has been educated, and continues her self growth journey, in helping people highlight inequalities and helps creates strategies to overcome them. In our talk, we cover how she helps people professional, but also go into her own upbringing and where her passion began.

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