In this episode I’m joined by Jack Thomas, founder of BASE, one of Bangkok’s leading boutique fitness studios, and The Fit Guide, a global benchmarking platform helping fitness businesses elevate their standards. In this episode, we unpack the state of the fitness industry; where it stands today, how it’s evolved, and where it’s heading next. Jack and I dive into consumer shifts, what people are really looking for now, and where the industry is still falling short. We explore what hospitality...
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In this episode I’m joined by Jack Thomas, founder of BASE, one of Bangkok’s leading boutique fitness studios, and The Fit Guide, a global benchmarking platform helping fitness businesses elevate their standards. In this episode, we unpack the state of the fitness industry; where it stands today, how it’s evolved, and where it’s heading next. Jack and I dive into consumer shifts, what people are really looking for now, and where the industry is still falling short. We explore what hospitality...
In this episode I’m joined by Jack Thomas, founder of BASE, one of Bangkok’s leading boutique fitness studios, and The Fit Guide, a global benchmarking platform helping fitness businesses elevate their standards. In this episode, we unpack the state of the fitness industry; where it stands today, how it’s evolved, and where it’s heading next. Jack and I dive into consumer shifts, what people are really looking for now, and where the industry is still falling short. We explore what hospitality...
In today’s episode, I sit down with Francesca Canzano-Franklin: wellness entrepreneur, spa consultant, and founder of Philosophia Botanica. With over 25 years of experience rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Francesca brings a refreshing perspective to how we navigate wellness in the modern world. We talk about where the wellness industry is headed, how ancient philosophies like TCM can help us make sense of today’s fast-paced lifestyles, and what it really takes to bring ourselves back ...
In this episode, I’m joined by Yannick Dedigama, founder of The Ripple Club—a wellness brand bringing boutique-quality aqua fitness experiences to luxury hotels across the globe. We explore the often-overlooked benefits of water-based movement, the future of wellness in hospitality, and what it really takes to build a purpose-driven fitness brand that stands out. Whether you're a wellness entrepreneur, fitness professional, or simply curious about where the industry is headed, this con...
Today I have the pleasure to be joined by Nikon Gormley, a transformation coach who helps people connect with their inner genius to create exponential results in both their personal and professional lives. We dive into the deep topics of why we experience worry and anxiety, and more importantly, what we can do to break free from those patterns. In this open discussion, Nikon shares his thoughts on trust, control, how to detach from fearful thoughts and how to discern between the noise in our ...
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Benedicte King, a passionate runner. Together, we dive deep into the world of running—why we do it, how to stay motivated, and the key lessons running can teach us about life itself. Benedicte shares her personal journey and insights on improving your running performance, finding balance in recovery, and how the discipline of running can translate into valuable life lessons. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, we also explore some practical...
In today’s episode all about women’s health, we are joined by Penny Booth—a naturopath, TCM practitioner, herbalist, and counselor with a strong medical and nutrition background. We dive into the complexities of hormonal health, exploring conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, and what we can do to support our well-being through nutrition, lifestyle, and holistic approaches. We discuss how modern societal shifts are impacting women’s health and the challenges of parenting in today’s world, l...
Vivienne is a true pioneer in the industry and the founder of Destination Deluxe, a globally recognized wellness and luxury travel platform. With her background in publishing and her inspiring transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, Vivienne has a unique perspective on what it takes to thrive in this space. In this episode, we uncover how the wellness industry has transformed since Vivienne first entered it and explore the latest trends—what’s fading, what’s emerging, and what we ...
Malene Frisendahl is a Stylist, helping her clients to find their own unique, personal style. Her approach to style is very much one which transcends clothes and price tags and extends to enhancing personal presence, confidence and building a strong sense of self. In today’s episode we investigate how what we wear impacts how we feel, the way we show up and how it can ultimately shape our reality and the deep personal journey that finding your style can really look like, Style Therapy,...
Mo Seetubtim is the visionary behind The Happiness Planner, a brand that has helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world cultivate personal growth and happiness through thoughtfully designed tools and resources. In today’s episode, we dive into the transformative personal journey that inspired Mo to create her first planner and how her inner growth laid the foundation for building a global brand. Mo shares her insights on the true meaning of happiness, the importance of looking wi...
Lindsay Nickel is a true powerhouse in both athletics and business. She's an Ironman 70.3 champion, a two-time Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifier, and a sub-3-hour marathoner. Beyond athletics, Lindsay also pursues a successful career, building a healthcare start-up throughout South-East Asia. In today’s episode Lindsay shares the unglamourous, relentless grind that is endurance athletics, what keeps her going in the lowest of lows, and the reward and the danger, in pushing yourself t...
Lena Girmain is a finance expert and Financial Coach. After working in the field for 15 years she developed a passion for advocating financial literacy for women and co-founded Femvestors; a platform helping women to take charge of their finances. In this episode, we discuss the correlation between finances and wellness, the small steps we can take to have a healthier relationship with our money and what financial decisions and outlook we should take in different stages of life to maxi...
Julia Panchkowry is an entrepreneur who thrives on creating international business. She is the CEO and founder of vegan health food brand The Banana Warrior, the Banana Warrior Cafe, she started a Business Coaching practice and is now on her 4th business; creating fashion label “House of Banana”. In today’s episode we discuss creating the life you want out of a simple idea, how to realistically catalyse big change in the course of your life and the real, honest hick-ups in an Ent...
In this week’s episode we’re going through the main reasons why we do not set ourselves up for creating the life we most desire. There are many subtleties why we block ourselves from allowing ourselves to get there, many of which we are not even aware of. We might have all the knowledge, all the potential and all the resources, but these big 5 blocks stop us. In this episode we understand what they are and what we can do about it. >> Are you looking to move beyond the patterns current...
In this week’s episode we’re talking about how our thoughts guide our emotional reality, which leads to how we see the world around us, how we act and ultimately the outcome we live. Every thought, even negative thoughts have their place, but as with anything, there is always a time and place in which something is relevant / appropriate or not. Referenced in this episode: This podcast episode on asking better questions>> Are you looking to move beyond the patterns currently ...
In this week’s episode we’re talking about how we can learn to slow down. I refer to my own story in learning how to do this myself, we discuss about the values we attach to being always on the move vs. slowing down and how we can calm our nervous system. Referenced in this episode: This podcast episode on personality trait Conscientiousness This podcast episode on personality trait Extraversion This podcast episode on delayed gratification This podcast episode on the per...
In this week’s topic of reflection is perseverance. We investigate the main reasons why we struggle to persevere, what gets in our way and 5 very specific reflections that will help us be more persevering. Referenced in this episode: This podcast episode on personality train Openness to ExperienceThis podcast episode on the Chinese BambooThis podcast episode on the Internal NegotiationThis podcast episode on personality trait Conscientiousness>> Are you looking to move beyon...
In this episode I am investigating Strength of Character. We look at what it means, what it looks like and how we can practically build it. Referenced in this episode: This episode on setting daily intentionsThis episode on mastering Imposter SyndromeThis episode on creating a "Persona">> Are you looking to move beyond the patterns currently holding you back, moving beyond emotions that are blocking you and create a new reality? A new reality that allows you to step into new level...
In this week’s episode we are investigating the topic of forgiveness. We look into why we struggle to forgive but also why we would even want to forgive in the first place. We then look into the 4 reflections needed to finally forgive and move on from past resentments. Referenced in this episode: Last week’s episode on the cognitive bias that creates our limiting beliefs >> Are you looking to move beyond the patterns currently holding you back, moving beyond emoti...
In this week’s episode we investigate how to our mind plays tricks on us and can stand in our way from grasping opportunities, making positive change and ultimately creating the way of life we desire. This is through the phenomena of Patternity; a cognitive bias that drives us to see patterns in even random events. In today’s episode we investigate how this cognitive bias can negatively impact our life and what we can do about it. >> Are you looking to move beyond the patterns c...
In this week’s episode we’re talking about the ups and downs of life, investigating the question; might it possible that moments of high are inevitably followed by lows? >> Are you looking to move beyond the patterns currently holding you back, moving beyond emotions that are blocking you and create a new reality? A new reality that allows you to step into new levels of confidence, self-assurance, balance and ultimately allows you to be the kind of person that you know you can be...
In this episode I’m joined by Jack Thomas, founder of BASE, one of Bangkok’s leading boutique fitness studios, and The Fit Guide, a global benchmarking platform helping fitness businesses elevate their standards. In this episode, we unpack the state of the fitness industry; where it stands today, how it’s evolved, and where it’s heading next. Jack and I dive into consumer shifts, what people are really looking for now, and where the industry is still falling short. We explore what hospitality...
