14. Jack Ma - From Bad Grades to Billions

On this weeks episode we had the opportunity to sit down with Sam Ahmed also know as @thestoicteacher. He gave insight into his personal experiences and how they set him on the path of stoicism, and shared practical tips on how one can incorporate stoic teachings into their everyday life. This episode is not one to miss so tune in now for the final episode of season 2!

Jordan Goodman, aka @lawstudentinleeds, sits down with us in this episode to discuss all the trials and tribulations he has gone through in his personal and professional life so far. As a content creator spanning Instagram, YouTube, and podcasting, alongside studying for law school and juggling a job in social media marketing, Jordan walked us through his journey, and how he has faced the challenges and failures that have come with all his endeavours. From failing A-Levels, to questioning career choices, Jordan speaks about learning to trust his instincts even if it disappointed those around him. A particularly good episode for anyone wanting to follow their own path, or those struggling with school or university, Jordan shared some serious gems that you do not want to miss out on! New episodes out every Sunday! Instagram: @successfulfailurespod Twitter: @TheSF_Podcast

On this episode we sat down with Maudo Jallow, founder of “Prime Years”, and associate at the Tony Blair Institute. We spoke about everything from overcoming personal challenges to the importance of learning from failure during your Prime Years. This is not one to miss!

In this weeks episode we discuss the challenges and influence of the legendary Nicki Minaj. We explore everything from her career development and personal challenges, to the impact she has on the music industry. This is not one to miss!

In this episode we sat down with Imperial Business School student and incoming McKinsey Analyst Eugene Uhomoibhi. We spoke about everything from the challenges of the job search, hedonic adaptation and personal trials. This is not one to miss!

On this episode we sat down with trainee solicitor and YouTuber Simran. We discussed personal challenges, the career shaping decisions and hurdles that she has encountered, and top tips for students applying for law training contracts. This is not one to miss!

On this episode we were joined by the dynamic Jess Olo, a KCL medical student, content creator and recently self-published author. We spoke about a whole range of topics including overcoming personal challenges, life as medical student in a pandemic, the immense impact that failure in the medical field can have, and the current state and future of the NHS. This is not one to miss!

On the episode we explore the story of Jack Ma, the founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba. We talk about the importance of pivoting and persevering and the lessons that can be taken from Jack’s journey. This is not one to miss!

Joining us for this episode is Tolga Atun, an Engineering student at UCL juggling the mental and physical impacts of working at a fast-paced job at the same time. Tolga opened up to us about the impacts on his physical health as a result of work, how successive failures led him to newfound opportunities, and detailed the benefits of being competitive in driving success. Definitely one to listen to as you get ready for the new week!

On this week's episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael Ojetunde, a third year student at The University of Warwick, and co-founder of the "More Life Group" and the "More Life Magazine", and part of the comms team for the G7 Youth Summit. We spoke about everything from the challenges of leadership to the importance of balance in life, to the obstacles that come with maintaining an events company during a pandemic. This is not one to miss!