Welcome to The True Purpose Podcast, where we’re opening up the conversation about what it means to lead with true purpose and why it is vitally important for people, planet, and to drive profit.
In each episode of The True Purpose Podcast, we'll explore stories and insights from remarkable guests, including renowned entrepreneurs and leaders who exemplify what it means to build a business with true purpose.
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Today on The True Purpose Podcast, host Will Stewart is talking to Anthony Smith. Anthony is the head of trailers for The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett and has previously edited video for Disney, Star Wars, James Bond and SKY. A lot of his skills are self-taught, and he is a legend within the media industry, making his mark by producing immense trailers for Europe’s BIGGEST podcast. Will and Anthony discuss how Anthony found his purpose in film editing, and the steps he’s taken to get to where he is today. On the podcast, we hear more from Anthony about… His journey to video editing. How he honed in on his film editing skills. Working with The Vamps. How he has been touched by messages from the DOAC listeners. Setting up his own business. His experience with mental health issues. … And what a zombie with a red pencil stuck in his head has to do with his story. Connect with Anthony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antsmith93/ Connect with Will: www.linkedin.com/in/willstewart1888/ More about True Purpose Enterprises: https://thepoint1888.com/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-point-1888
Today on The True Purpose Podcast, host Will Stewart is joined by Dan Cooper. Dan Cooper is a plantsman, presenter and publisher of the acclaimed blog, The Frustrated Gardener. In 2012, he began documenting his adventures of planting two tiny coastal gardens in the bustling seaside town of Broadstairs, Kent. Dan was widely celebrated in the press for creating a “subtropical paradise dominated by dramatic colours and shapes”, The Frustrated Gardener climbed to become one of the most popular gardening blogs in the UK. After a decade of sharing his love of gardening, he took the natural next step and launched Dan Cooper Garden – the first retailer of its kind. He now uses his personal experience to select the finest garden products and pair them with expert advice, all in one place. In this episode, Will and Dan share their experiences of meeting and working together at John Lewis, how Dan’s passion for gardening has shone through since he was very young, and how he’s now turned his passion into his full-time job. On the podcast, we hear more from Dan about… His memories of gardening from when he was young. What he learnt during his time working at John Lewis. Why he created The Frustrated Gardener. What he provides through his blogs. … And why global warming has deepened his purpose in gardening. Connect with Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-cooper-49ab201bb/ Dan Cooper Garden: https://www.dancoopergarden.com/ The Frustrated Gardener: https://frustratedgardener.com/ Two Good Gardeners Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/two-good-gardeners Connect with Will: www.linkedin.com/in/willstewart1888/ More about True Purpose Enterprises: https://thepoint1888.com/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-point-1888
Today on The True Purpose Podcast, host Will Stewart is talking to Roleff Kråkström. Roleff Kråkström is managing director of Moomin Characters Ltd, and CEO, chair of the board and founding partner of the licensing agency Rights & Brands. He is a board member on several companies within the Moomin group of companies as well as others. Moomin Characters Ltd owns the rights and licenses the original artwork of the Moomins, created by Tove Jansson (1914-2001), an illustrator, writer and artist from Finland. The Moomins are a family of white and roundish trolls with large snouts that live in Moominvalley. Before joining Moomin Characters, Roleff worked in the publishing industry for 15 years which is where he found his true purpose in his professional career. Previous to that, he was a fish monger, something he is very proud of, and claims laid the foundation for his skills in sales. In this conversation, Will and Roleff talk about what shaped Roleff’s career and how he has found purpose in everything he does. On the podcast, we hear more from Roleff about… Growing up in Finland. How he found purpose in publishing. Life as a fishmonger. The art of books. The deep-rooted values embedded in Moomin. … And how selling 2 tonnes of cucumbers in 7 minutes landed him his first job. Connect with Roleff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roleff-kr%C3%A5kstr%C3%B6m-53bb7383/?originalSubdomain=fi Connect with Will: www.linkedin.com/in/willstewart1888/ More about True Purpose Enterprises: https://thepoint1888.com/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-point-1888
On this episode of The True Purpose Podcast, host Will Stewart is joined by The Point.1888’s Strategic Social Media Manager; Jenna Thompson. Jenna has been working with The Point.1888 for a year and has shown authenticity and passion through everything she does when working with the clients. She has over 23 years of experience in sales, marketing, and social media, spanning multiple industries, and has fitted right into the team with her authentic, purpose-led mindset. Having had a varied career in many different creative industries, she comes to the table with a holistic and grounded approach to life. In this episode, Will and Jenna discuss what led Jenna to The Point.1888, the exciting expeditions she’s been on and why she believes in purpose-led living. On the podcast, we hear more from Jenna about… Living in the jungle in Borneo. Her roles within the TV industry. What she was like in school. MC Grammar. Meditation. … And the other amazing things she’s doing to help bring about purposeful change. Connect with Jenna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennathompsonsocialmedia/ Connect with Will: www.linkedin.com/in/willstewart1888/ More about True Purpose Enterprises: https://thepoint1888.com/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-point-1888
Today on The True Purpose Podcast, host Will Stewart is joined by colleagues Jenna Thompson and Carrie Sharland to review all the wonderful guests featured on season 1 of The True Purpose Podcast. Will Stewart is Founder and CEO of The Point.1888 and won’t be afraid to let you know how the bourbon overrules the biscuits tin, scoring highly on levels of chocolatiness and dunkability. Jenna Thompson is Strategic Social Media Manager at The Point.1888, who likens the famous Pink Wafer to "pink cardboard" and tackles the biscuit review with a clear strategy for making it through the huge plate of biscuits. Carrie Sharland is Senior Product Development Manager at The Point.1888. She is a self-proclaimed biscuit connoisseur, who takes her quality control very seriously. When it comes to the crunch, she knows what's important. In this episode, the team discuss things that stood out for them from each episode, what they learnt from the stories shared, and of course... review the guest’s biscuit choices. ... Connect with Will: www.linkedin.com/in/willstewart1888/ Connect with Jenna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennathompsonsocialmedia/ Connect with Carrie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-sharland-b8879926/ More about True Purpose Enterprises: https://thepoint1888.com/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-point-1888