Since 2020, there’s been a growing desire for business and personal connection, a challenge which Foundry is tackling head-on by curating SMEs around the country. Their Co-Founder Adam Walker is brimming with the passion to reinvent coworking, and create a bustling community within each of their rapidly growing sites. Adam joins us on The First Wealth Podcast for a look at the brand’s stellar growth, and how they’re achieving their purpose-led mission. This episode covers: Adam’s early ...

Last year there were 820+ gin distilleries in the UK, and only 4 who produced aquavit, a Scandinavian spirit. Sasha Cohen is CEO of the only one whose sole focus is aquavit. To find and enter such a remarkable gap in the market takes a true trailblazer like Sasha, who committed fully to running Vintersol Distillery in 2019. We hear from Sasha on The First Wealth Podcast as he details the fascinating journey to creating such a prolific, industry-leading family business. This episode covers: Th...

A quick glance at the fitness industry will often reveal only a dizzying array of conflicting information, social pressure and (possibly worst of all) advice perpetuating diet culture. That’s where Lucy Mountain steps in to show that there’s a better way - one with no extremes, no guilt-tripping, and absolutely no BS. Joining us on The First Wealth Podcast this week, Lucy is a recovered diet culture victim and Founder of Nobs App who shares her authentic approach to content, community-b...

Life often speaks to you and presents opportunities, sometimes you just need to listen. Erika Tamayo did, and it led her to creating a brand that’s reinventing the protein shake. Erika, Founder of Hermosa, is also responsible for much of the marketing for Barry’s Bootcamp UK, so it’s safe to say that she knows how to stay level when the going gets tough. In this week’s candid and colourful episode of The First Wealth Podcast, we hear about Erika’s entrepreneurial roots, the secrets to more ef...

Dream it. Believe it. Do it. This is the 3 step mantra that leads Pete Pastides in all he’s achieving, whether it be as an accomplished triathlete or an experienced CMO. Pete, a longstanding First Wealth client, joins us on this inspiring episode of the podcast this week to share how he jumped from IBM into being a first time Founder, his work with the Brownlee brothers on their fitness brand, the passion and determination behind his sporting endeavours, and much more. This episode covers: Ta...

Zanna Van Dijk arrived on the Instagram scene as one of its early adopters. Fast-forward 8 years, and Zanna boasts 385k followers, 2 journeys as a Co-Founder and one fantastic spot on Forbes’ 30 Under 30. While Zanna may have found fortune in her timely arrival on the social media scene, it’s her resilience, determination and mindset that have secured her success with Stay Wild, and led her to create Thrive Money. We hear Zanna’s incredible story and keys to success on this fascinating episod...

Business often walks hand-in-hand with human psychology, with marketing and technology either facilitating or coercing our every decision. Nathalie Nahai is an expert in psychology, persuasive technology and human behaviour, deciphering the messaging we see from companies and which brands truly have your interests at heart. Join us to hear from Nathalie about how virtual environments shape behaviour, where companies falter most frequently when communicating with consumers, the ethical grey ar...

Fulwell 73’s staggering credits speak for themselves: ‘The Class of ‘92’, ‘Sunderland ‘Til I Die’, James Corden’s ‘The Late Late Show’, the Grammy Awards, and countless other productions demonstrate Gabe & Ben Turner’s passion & talent. The brothers form two fifths of the partners behind this influential production company, pushing boundaries & breaking industry tradition to create incredible content. On The First Wealth Podcast this week we peek behind the scenes of how they’ve ...

Many of us get through school years without finding what makes us tick, only to find a passion that recontextualizes everything. The fitness world and coaching was that very key for Mark Coles. A business coach & mentor, author and fitness professional, Mark’s skillset has come from his remarkable mindset and relentless dedication to self-improvement and education. Learn the imperative value of consistent learning, clear visions for your team, visionaries & integrators, purpose, and p...

Welcome to Series 2 of The First Wealth Podcast! Our new hosts Scott Millar & Rob Schwarz are kicking things off with a masterclass in mindset, motivation and accountability from the incredible Dan Lawrence. Dan is a human performance coach who heads up Matchroom Boxing’s Strength & Conditioning, and founded Perform365 coaching, thanks in large part to his drive and a strong growth mindset. Tune in to the series premiere to hear how daily non-negotiables are the foundation to achievin...

Take a listen to the trailer for series 2 of “The First Wealth Podcast” launching Tuesday 13th September! This new series will be led by our own Financial Planners, Robert Schwarz and Scott Millar, who’ll be chatting to innovative business visionaries discussing how they got to where they are today. New episodes will be dropping every Tuesday, so make sure to subscribe via your favourite podcasting platform to be the first to hear episode 1 and 2 on launch day…! First Wealth Webs...

In light of the challenges we’ve all faced in years prior, it’s safe to say that company culture has had to make an essential evolution to prepare for a future of hybrid working. Culture Amp’s Nick Matthews is well placed to see what makes a great manager, and which skills will be brought into play in the coming years. Hear Nick’s insights on how culture feeds into employee experience, and the necessity to build trust with your team, on episode 10 of The First Wealth Podcast. This episode cov...

Creating a brand from scratch can be a daunting prospect, so to have Co-Founders who’ve done so twice in different industries on The First Wealth Podcast is an invaluable opportunity for anyone looking to enter the world of startups. Anthony Villis is joined by Luke Shelley & Marcus Ereira, Co-Founders of Central 23. We hear their insights into how local businesses can leverage unique marketing techniques, the lessons they’ve learned from setting up Tavistock Tutors, and how it’s helped t...

Covid has presented an unparalleled challenge to our economy, and with the uncertainty surrounding our fiscal future it’s high time to prepare your business to ride the wave and come out on top. Who better to gaze into the crystal ball and help shine a light on how to move forward than Shamik Dhar, Chief Economist at BNY Mellon. Shamik breaks down what might happen moving forwards as a result of Covid, and whether we’ve anything to learn from previous crises. This episode covers: Similarities...

Copywriting is a sometimes overlooked, but entirely essential, marketing tool with which to share the one thing that will always set you apart from the rest of an industry - your story. Caroline Mays is the Founder of Switchblade Lemonade, a professional platform-building & bio-writing salon for thought leaders, speakers, authors, and artists. In this exciting episode of The First Wealth Podcast Caroline dishes out the secrets to stellar storytelling, how to avoid cliches, and ways to tur...

With two years to go before the Sydney Olympic Games, Ben Hunt-Davis was part of a team that set an audacious goal with concrete measures underneath it. Two years later, Team GB stood on the podium with gold around their necks. Ben channels this into his performance training for businesses, sharing the collective winning mindset with entrepreneurs looking to achieve huge goals of their own. On this episode of the podcast we’ll hear some of the tales from Ben’s rowing career, how their elite s...

Carole Spiers is a recognised, world-leading authority on wellbeing & workplace stress, two highly pertinent topics for the current work climate. On this episode of the podcast, we’re breaking down how to keep in touch with teams and keeping wellbeing at the top of the agenda, throughout the pandemic and beyond. We hear how a culture of listening starts at the top, ways to keep up communications while working from home, and tips on maintaining a positive mindset in light of negative situa...

The hospitality industry is one with such an impact on all our lives, and we stand to learn from the resilience they’ve shown throughout Covid’s most prevalent years. Josh Katz is a renowned restaurateur and Founder of Berber & Q, and is the perfect guest on The First Wealth Podcast to talk about the incredible undertaking of opening new restaurants, even for those well acquainted with the process. We also hear how the pandemic has presented a chance for a pivot in priorities on both a bu...

Covid-19 is a crisis that has prompted us all to consider how we communicate, from tone and frequency to methods, and the lessons we take from the pandemic will serve us well in future crises. In episode 3 of The First Wealth Podcast, Anthony is joined by Iain Anderson, who divulges tips from his 25 years’ experience in communications on how business leaders can collaborate effectively in even the most world-altering events. Anthony is joined by Iain Anderson of Cicero/AMO to discuss his thou...

When pressured to make the right decision, it’s easy to overlook the power of unconscious biases and human evolution, which are exacerbated in times of crisis. Behavioural expert Neil Bage is a specialist in the behaviours driving our decisions - and how to counter them. In episode 2 of The First Wealth Podcast we hear from Neil on how ‘lazy’ decisions might actually be shrewd ones, what to look out for in the way we process information, and the often-underestimated power of ‘sleeping o...