In this episode, Andrew Steele, former Team GB Olympic bronze medallist, shares his journey from the traumatic experiences of missing the home games of London 2012 to an unexpected leap in entrepreneurship. He offers an inside line into a journey beyond sport and talks on reinvention, resilience and carving a unique path to entrepreneurial success.

Andrew speaks about his incredible story, the celebrations and challenges of competing for Team GB and how a single audacious email launched him as the co-founder of DNA Fit, a successful DNA testing company. He discusses the pressure and purpose of leading the Premier Leagues COVID testing programme to now building his own health optimisation company – Stride. With the belief that societal health will improve from the bottom up, Andrew explains how Stride will offer in-house health tests, tailored interventions and expert support to tackle chronic diseases at a consumer level.

From having no work experience or higher education, to currently bridging the gap between free and private healthcare, this conversation explores the ‘permission to try’, the resilience that is not often learned and the opportunities that arise navigating unexpected detours.

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In this episode, Rhodri Darch, Co-CEO of Everrati Cars, a revolutionary Oxford-based company meticulous in its craft of restoring and electrifying iconic classic cars. Rhodri offers an inside line into a company that’s not just participating in the electric vehicle revolution but carving its own unique path to growth. He shares his unconventional journey to the forefront of EV innovation, from computer games to the British Army, and how his 'scale-up' mentality has shaped Everrati's trajectory.

Rhodri explains how Everrati masterfully blends timeless design and automotive soul with high-performing, zero-emissions EV powertrains, creating truly bespoke, hyper-personalised electric vehicles. He discusses how Everrati preserves the heritage of these classics, placing customer emotion and nostalgia at the heart of every project, and how their unique approach stands out amidst the growing luxury EV market.

We discuss Everrati's innovative B2B ventures, and how the company is leveraging their cutting-edge technology and expertise beyond direct consumer sales. Rhodri provides a fascinating insight into their rigorous team building and partner selection processes within the UK's "Motorsport Triangle," ensuring unparalleled quality and a steadfast dedication to excellence.

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In this episode of WABChats, we speak with Michelle Niziol, a serial entrepreneur and a leading voice for women in business.

Michelle shares her remarkable journey, starting her first business at 18 and building a suite of seven complementary companies, including her highly successful mortgage brokerage, IMS Property. She explains the strategic evolution of her businesses, focusing on recurring revenue models and how diversification, like her lettings agency, provided crucial resilience during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michelle also unpacks some of the unique challenges faced by female entrepreneurs, particularly around access to funding and the pervasive issue of impostor syndrome. Drawing from her own experiences, she offers powerful advice on building confidence, leveraging supportive networks, and transforming adversity into motivation. She discusses what it took to be "10 times tougher" as a woman navigating a male-dominated industry in her early career, and how she balances assertive leadership with her authentic self.

Listen now to discover Michelle's drive, her approach to managing multiple successful ventures, and her passionate work with The Empowering Entrepreneur to mentor and support other women in business.

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