Mind Movers #39 — Alex Potter

After building a successful hospitality empire in London, including venues like Rum Kitchen and Island Poké, Alex Potter found himself feeling empty—despite external success. 

A profound spiritual awakening led him to leave his business empire and divorce, embarking on a path of self-discovery through breathwork, plant medicine, and coaching. 

Now, through his company Kaizn, he helps leaders reconnect with their authentic selves through innovative retreats and coaching programmes that blend ancient wisdom with modern practices.

In This Episode

00:00:40 - Early life and acting career

00:05:35 - First entrepreneurial ventures in nightlife

00:23:00 - Building the hospitality empire

00:31:25 - Spiritual awakening through breathwork

00:39:35 - Transitioning away from business success

00:54:15 - Understanding Internal Family Systems

01:10:15 - Rites of passage

01:21:35 - The Kaizn approach to transformation

01:24:25 - Holistic healing versus traditional therapy

01:27:55 - Connecting with the inner child

About Alex Potter

A London native and former actor turned hospitality entrepreneur, Alex Potter built and ran multiple successful venues, including Rum Kitchen, Island Poké, and Ping. 

After experiencing burnout and a spiritual awakening, he trained extensively in coaching, breathwork, and plant medicine. 

Today, he runs Kaizn, an interdisciplinary coaching company specialising in transformative experiences and retreats.