What do penis pens, naked yoga and an erotic platform... All have in common? Lauren Spearman reveals in her The Fast & The Curious episode. Cannes chaos to 9pm bedtimes This one moves fast and nothing is off limits. 🙃 What did her family buy her that left her speechless? 💸 Why have none of her invoices been paid this month? 🍷 What’s her go-to hobby that involves wine and a fancy tablecloth? 👀 And which platform would she love to collab with purely for fun? You’ll l...

How to keep showing up and challenging yourself even when you have no confidence? In this episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I speak with Lauren Spearman, a Social Media consultant and content creator, about the raw and real journey of building confidence. From leaving a steady job with no plan B to showing up online at her lowest point, Lauren shares what it’s really like to let go of control, show up when you're unsure, and embrace uncertainty. Whether you're stuck in your c...

What’s stronger, self-discipline or self-awareness? Which one would you choose? We put Ross Anderson in the hot seat for The Fast & The Curious. From topless butler to mindset mentor, He’s got stories, surprises, and a serious take on growth that’ll make you stop scrolling. 🧠 What’s the one tool he swears by for instant stress relief? 📺 Which guilty pleasure TV show does he watch on loop? 🏆 Which Guinness World Record does he want to break next? 🧊 And why ice baths don’t work for him. 📺...

What if your worst life chapters could become your greatest teachers? In this episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I sit down with Ross Anderson, psychologist, founder of Beyond Baseline, and someone who turned chaos into clarity. Ross shares the pivotal moments that forced him to choose between staying broken or building something better. We talk about the courage it takes to rewrite your identity, to walk away from the life you were handed, and to chase a version of yourself th...

Does Ryan Gosling look like Rodney Trotter? This is a debate I never thought I’d be having. I love doing The Fast & The Curious with my guests… But answering the questions myself? Way harder. And way more fun. With my husband Kev firing the questions, I had nowhere to hide, just honest, candid, and occasionally ridiculous answers. This teaser clip is just a taste of what we got into… Watch the full episode on YouTube to find out: 😴 Do I snore? 🧠 Which leadership trait I'm st...

If you’ve ever questioned your worth, your voice, or your path, this episode is for you. For the first time on The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I’m not the one asking the questions. This time, it’s my husband Kevin behind the mic with myself in the ‘guest’ chair. We unpack the moments that defined how I lead today: grief, pressure, burnout, and what it really takes to rebuild after walking away from a version of ‘success’ that wasn’t serving me. We Cover: 00:00 – Introduction - Jo in the gue...

What's the most unhumble thing you have done? And what rule would you break? We put Stefanie Sword-Williams, founder of F*ck Being Humble, in the hot seat for our latest episode of The Fast & The Curious and let’s just say, her answers were as bold as her brand. In just a few minutes, we found out: 👀 The rule she’d break if no one could stop her 📧 What she’s done saying sorry for 🎶 Her go-to confidence anthem before a big moment This was a lot of fun to do. Listen to the clip,...

What does it really take to step into your purpose, even when it scares you? In this episode, I’m joined by Stefanie Sword-Williams, the fearless founder of F*ck Being Humble. She opens up about her journey from advertising to creating a global movement, what drives her, and why she’s not afraid to challenge the status quo. We explore courage, burnout, and how to find meaning when life throws you off track. We Cover: 01:51 – How starting Fuck Being Humble was Stefanie’s boldest move 06:43...

Danny Dyer or Peter Crouch? Negroni or Yorkshire Tea? We put Leah Spears in the hot seat for our latest episode of The Fast & The Curious. And her answers never disappoint 🔥 From bold picks to unexpected truths... This one moves fast, and nothing is off limits... 👀 What would she name her racehorse? 🍽 Why would she say yes to being on First Dates? 🤯 What’s harder: being a mum or managing creatives? 🙋‍♀️ And what advice does she give to the next wave of bold women in business? ❌ No filters...

What happens when you stay true to yourself even when the world tells you to change? In this episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by Leah Spears, Head of Brand Strategy at Paddy Power. She shares the personal moments that shaped her leadership, from navigating judgement based on appearance to stepping into bold, visible roles. We explore confidence, curiosity, and what it takes to lead with integrity in an industry that doesn’t always make it easy. We Cover: 01:22 – Why Lea...

In this episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I share one of the hardest chapters of my leadership journey, being excluded, questioned, and broken down by the very people I was meant to lead alongside. I reveal the five lessons that helped me survive it and rebuild stronger. If you're stuck in a toxic dynamic, this episode is for you. We Cover: 01:00 – The moment I realised I wasn’t wanted on the team 01:44 – What it feels like to be excluded and humiliated by peers 02:18 – The self-do...

Is your team's growth being silently blocked by toxic positivity, hidden politics, or a culture of avoidance? What if you could banish just one of these frustrations to unlock everyone's true potential? I put that exact challenge to three brilliant leaders in a special 'Leadership Room 101' debate. I welcomed Nishma Patel Robb (Founder, Glittersphere) , Ete Davies (EMEA EVP, Dentsu Creative) , and Natalie Winford (Chief Solutions Officer, Jellyfish) to each nominate the one leadership f...

In this powerful episode, I sat down with Abi Wright and Jen Toll, the inspiring founders behind Festival of The Girl. What started as a grassroots idea is now a powerful movement helping girls step into their power and challenge gender stereotypes from childhood. We talked about how courage can grow from anger, why shrinking starts in childhood, and how both boys and girls benefit when we reframe what confidence, risk-taking and visibility really mean. If you’ve ever wondered how to raise or...

“What’s the biggest bullshit in leadership?” Chris Hirst answers without blinking. But you’ll have to watch to hear what he says. In this Fast & The Curious episode,Chris, former Global CEO of Havas Creative goes from sharp insight to guilty pleasures in under six minutes. ☕ A very strong opinion on herbal tea 🎸 A Nickelback moment he didn’t see coming 🧦 And the one workplace trend he’d cancel forever It’s short. It’s sharp. And it’s leadership with a side of dry humour. 📺 Watch no...

What happens when you’ve spent years inside a failing business, then asked to take over as CEO and turn it around? For Chris Hirst, it wasn’t just a step up. It was a defining challenge that forced him to rethink everything he knew about leadership. In this episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by leadership expert, award-winning author, and former Global CEO of Havas Creative, Chris Hirst. Known for transforming struggling companies from within, Chris shares what it really ta...

Many leaders still see empathy as a weakness. This is shortsighted as empathy is one of the most powerful skills to drive trust, performance, and real connection. In this episode, I explain what it means to lead with empathy and share three practical ways to integrate it into your leadership today. You’ll learn how empathy shifts behaviour, strengthens accountability, and builds a culture where people feel seen, safe, and motivated to give their best We Cover: 01:03 – What empathy in ...

What can a grizzly bear in a denim jacket teach us about leadership? More than you’d think. In this week’s Fast & The Curious, Dave takes us from Hackney to Hollywood (almost) with his usual cheeky, sweary brilliance. ⚡ What leadership advice does he swear by? ⚡ Why pink paint is his power colour ⚡ And how he ended up designing a jacket for an 8-foot bear It’s fast, funny, and full of the kind of wisdom only a rebellious artist can serve. 📺 Dave’s full Fast & Curious episode drops tod...

Naughty, and unfiltered – Dave Buonaguidi, ex-adman turned full-time artist, shares how he blew up a 35-year career, lost everything, and finally found joy. From co-founding iconic agencies like St. Luke’s and Karmarama to walking away from the industry (and his marriage) at 50, Dave tells it like it is – with plenty of swearing, sharp wit, and hard-won wisdom. If you’ve ever wanted to throw out the rulebook and build life on your own damn terms, this episode is for you. We Cover: 01:40 – “...

Can three top leaders agree on what’s killing modern leadership? What happens when you bring together a CEO, a president, and a CCO to tackle what’s dragging teams down and how to fix it? In this special 'Leadership Room 101' edition of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I sat down with Jessica Tamsedge (CEO, Dentsu Creative), Josh Green (CCO, House 337), and Conrad Persons (President, Grey London) for a sharp, honest, and funny deep dive into the biggest leadership traps and what they’d like to...

What if you had to pick one emoji… to sum up your entire personality? Chloe Davies didn’t flinch. In the latest episode of The Fast & The Curious, Chloe brought the same energy she brings to every room. Bold, brilliant, and a little bit cheeky. 🎯 Watch the full F&TC episode to find out: ⚡ What would Chloe do as Prime Minister for the day? ⚡ What music track sums up her life? ⚡ What food she would eat EVERY day forever? It’s fast, fun, and full of unexpected gems. 💬 Join the Conversati...