Rocketeer’s Side-hustles & Startups

Step into the remarkable world of John, a social entrepreneur whose magical storytelling breathes life into the forgotten souls behind prison walls. In this episode we take you on an extraordinary journey, where loneliness is conquered, and hope is reignited through the power of shared narratives. Join us as John weaves captivating tales, from the life of Elvis Presley to the poetry of inmates, revealing the transformative impact of human connection. Get ready to be inspired by a man whose mission transcends boundaries, reminding us that it's never too late to start something extraordinary.

Join the charismatic Lady Val Corbett as she unravels the tapestry of her dynamic journey from journalism's frontlines to embracing technology's evolution. Delve into engaging anecdotes, wisdom, and her passionate drive as an entrepreneur. Discover her captivating world, filled with trials, triumphs, and invaluable insights that illuminate the road to success in a constantly evolving landscape.

Join us in this engaging episode of the Side-Hustle and Startups podcast as we dive deep into the world of self-sabotage and overcoming self-doubt with expert Laura. Discover how Laura transitioned from a career in advertising to becoming a hypnotherapist, coach, and mindfulness meditation teacher. Gain valuable insights into the power of hypnosis, NLP, and mindfulness in unlocking your subconscious mind and overcoming limiting beliefs. Laura shares practical advice and encourages women to pursue their passions, embrace imperfections, and harness the power of imagination to achieve personal and professional success. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that will empower you to step out of your comfort zone and live a life free from self-doubt.

In this episode, Richard meets Nigel, the visionary behind Midlands Drone, a CAA approved company revolutionising the world of aerial photography and videography. Join us on this enlightening podcast as we explore Nigel's incredible journey, discovering how he is reshaping the industry one drone flight at a time.   Nigel’s positive outlook on life is clear throughout the episode as we explore his passion, knowledge and future aspirations. His expertise in the field of drone technology is clear which fascinated Richard as he was able to learn all about Nigel's in-depth understanding and experience in the industry. For individuals keen on drones or eager to learn about them, Nigel's expertise presents an exciting opportunity for a potential side hustle or startup. What better way to acquire knowledge than from a seasoned expert like Nigel?

In this episode Richard met up with the owner and founder of Denitsa Minkova Wealth Management. Through the podcast we learn how Denitsa is changing the finance industry one step at a time transforming clients’ financial well-being through her passion for closing the gender wealth gap. Denitsa’s passion for finance was ignited during her maternity leave, leading her to re-evaluate her life goals and aspirations. It was during this time that she conceptualised and created the finance company. Uncover the driving force behind Denitsa's unwavering dedication to establishing her own business and the factors that influenced her to take bold steps in creating her own organisation. Delve into Richard's captivating podcast interview where he shares invaluable insights, tips, and intriguing anecdotes that are sure to pique your interest.

In today's podcast we met Emma, owner and founder of FG marketing, who has over 35 years of experience in marketing business-to-business services. FG marketing was created to provide marketing for small to medium sized service-based businesses using a proven 3 step process called The Brand Journey. Emma’s route into the marketing industry was certainly one not heard of very often, with no degree and no experience, someone saw something in Emma and offered her a job, being in the right place at the right time has turned into an extraordinary career move for Emma. We absolutely loved talking to Emma, have a listen so you don't miss out!

Tutu is the principal at Tecnis Academy, a tutoring school which provides tuition for children between the ages of 2 to 18. Most of the learning is achieved virtually with just under 2000 children across 10 countries. Before this, Tutu was working in a mainstream school (as well as tutoring on the side). Tutu also has a young daughter who at the time of her mainstream job was ill, so Tutu needed to take time off to care for her. This is where the idea was formed. Tutoring allowed Tutu to stay in her field of passion whilst caring for her daughter, but it also gave her the freedom to work when it suited her and her daughter's needs. In the early days of building her business, Tutu remained a substitute teacher until the day came when she knew it was time to take the leap. It was so interesting to meet Tutu and hear her story — it is definitely not one to be missed.

In 2006 after leaving her corporate career in IT sales Lisa founded her company Fit for Moore. Lisa works with her clients on improving and maintaining their mental, physical and emotional health. Allowing them to manage stress, achieve their ambitions and understand how to steer clear of burnout and feel fulfilled in all areas of their lives. Lisa feels she helps her clients to grow in confidence and self-awareness so that they feel fully in control of their lives, professionally and personally. She says Fit For Moore helps you to create simple rituals and routines which allow you to enjoy your own wellness, even when you may not feel like you have the time and space for this. Lisa’s vision is to “Extinguishing the flames before they get burned” Such an inspiring woman and it was an honour to meet her! Don’t miss it.

In today's episode we meet Harmy Bains who is a trained and chartered financial advisor. Harmy talks to us about how he specialises in investment from his personal background, he refers to being a financial advisor as being something like “a gp”. When Harmy worked in investment management Harmy wanted to be more client facing rather than in the background so he decided to throw himself in the deep end to see if it was something he was capable of doing. He did all his qualifications as an investment manager which took him to a decent level of qualifications but in order for him to transition over to financial advisor he had to pick up “gap fill stuff” to then become chartered. Harmy said it took him about ten years to become chartered. Harmy says his interest was sparked when he was 12, due to his aunt getting married to an accountant and he drove a BMW M3, and that made Harmy want that. It was such a pleasure speaking with Harmy and hearing his story.

In today's podcast we meet Anna who is founder of Anna Pinnock Nutrition, Anna is a nutritional therapist who specialises in helping people with autoimmune and thyroid problems. In Anna's own words she likes to ‘give her clients a happy and fulfilling life by dealing with their health issues’. By looking at an individual’s diet and lifestyle Anna can discuss potential changes needed to help her clients get the best results. Anna talks to us about how it isn’t just an individual’s diet that can impact their lifestyle but also other factors such as sleep loss and stress management. Anna considers herself not only as a nutritional therapist, but also as an ‘educator’ making sure her clients get the best of her services and the best quality of life. Anna openly admits that she is forever learning new things and loves this aspect of her job as her knowledge is constantly expanding. Anna says that it doesn't feel like she works because of the enjoyment and passion she has for her business.