What if the real success you’re chasing is sitting quietly where you began?
In this episode, we sit down with Jaime Noel “Joel” Santos—President of Thames International Business School, former CEO, venture capitalist, global consultant, and creative economy advocate. From leading multinationals to shaping national education strategies, Joel's journey is anything but linear—and that’s what makes it powerful.
We explore how his global career led him full circle: back to his roots, back to education, and most importantly, back to passion with purpose. He opens up about what it means to evolve, how to find your "why" at different life stages, and why aligning passion, expertise, and purpose isn't a luxury—it's a necessity.
Whether you're navigating a career pivot, wondering if you're climbing the wrong ladder, or just seeking deeper meaning in your work—this episode will speak to your soul.
What You’ll Learn:
Why chasing success without alignment can leave you empty
How to turn failure into fuel
The real formula behind creative success (spoiler: it’s not just talent)
What Gen Z gets right about purpose and the future of work
Why unretiring is about evolving, not exiting
How AI is reshaping the creative economy (and how to keep your human edge)
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