EP 10: He Helped Make Love Island a Hit—Then Walked Away from It All

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Vanessa Sanyauke

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The Vanessa Podcast is a business and culture podcast hosted by Vanessa Sanyauke, Founder & CEO of The Hill App & Girls Talk. On this podcast you will get a rundown of the latest news and hear from a diverse set of incredible people who have achieved great success against many challenges in the world of work. You will find out how they got to where they are and how you can too. If you want to level up, grab a drink and get ready to laugh, learn and level up!

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EP 10: He Helped Make Love Island a Hit—Then Walked Away from It All

The Vanessa Podcast

49 minutes 8 seconds

3 months ago

EP 10: He Helped Make Love Island a Hit—Then Walked Away from It All

“You’re not building a brand; you’re building a feeling.” – Will Worsdell

From helping to make Love Island a cultural juggernaut to walking away from the creative agency he co-founded to protect his mental health; Will Worsdell knows what it really means to build influence, lead with care, and reinvent your career on your own terms.

On this episode of The Vanessa Podcast — the weekly show where we talk business, culture, and the real stories behind extraordinary people building their own lanes.

Vanessa Sanyauke sits down with Will Worsdell for an honest, expansive, and surprising conversation on career pivots, burnout, and redefining success after the big job.

About Will Worsdell:Will is a Leadership Coach and former Co-Founder of the award-winning creative agency The Park. He has worked with global brands including Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, P&G, and Red Bull; shaping campaigns and cultural moments that connect deeply with audiences.As Head of Marketing for Younger Audiences at ITV, Will led the team behind Love Island Season 3, helping the show become a global phenomenon. He’s also held senior roles at Channel 4 and creative agencies in London and Sydney.Today, Will coaches senior leaders, founders, and high-growth teams—helping them navigate transitions, lead with purpose, and find clarity during times of chaos.

In This Conversation, We Discuss:

How Love Island became one of the most talked-about TV shows in the world
The mindset shift from “employee” to entrepreneur—and how Will planned his leap
Lessons from leading a 40-person team and creating a subculture inside ITV
Burnout, boardrooms, and why Will walked away from the agency he built
The hidden power of building community (and why Will always “finds his tribe”)
Why vulnerability is a leadership superpower (especially for men)
The difference between being good at your job and being ready to lead

This episode is packed with stories, clarity, and the kind of deep insight that will shift the way you lead, whether you’re running a business, a team, or just trying to build something that matters.