Playing The Inner Game

"We lose people we love, we lose jobs...and we survive, and keep going".Michaela and I met on the set of Season 1 of 'The Social Movement', a new TV Series soon to be released on Amazon Prime. Whilst on set, "leaving things better than we found them", became our unofficial team motto, and Michaela embodies that spirit as well as anyone I know.Michaela is a leading voice and Learning Instructor on LinkedIn, as well as a highly sought after keynote speaker in the social media and marketing space. In a time when positive female role models are needed more than ever, Michaela’s journey from a self-conscious, agoraphobic job-seeker, to powerhouse speaker and entrepreneur is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Calm seas don’t make skilled sailors, and Michaela has weathered her fair share of storms. We talk about some really deep issues - harassment in the workplace, racism, grief, eating disorders and overwhelming anxiety. On paper, it sounds like a really depressing episode but that could not be further from the truth. Michaela has processed these experiences and emotions so well, that we were able to talk about them with a lightness and curiosity that I think will really benefit a lot of our listeners. She is a fantastic communicator and very funny, so there are some great one-liners, plus a ton of excellent career advice and actionable tips on public speaking.Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelaalexis/IG: @mickalexisK-Swiss Self Belief Shoe by Michaela Alexis Home of the Podcast: www.michaelxcampion.com IG: @michaelxcampionJoin the weekly newsletter www.michaelxcampion.com/subscribe

It’s hard to beat the guy that just refuses to give up. Jason Tobin is a Hollywood Actor and local Hong Kong boy done good. Growing up between boarding school in Essex, England and Hong Kong, he would ride the school bus dreaming of starring in movies like his idol Bruce Lee. Decades later, he's a lead actor on the critically acclaimed HBO Cinemax Hit Series ‘Warrior’, a show based on the writings of his hero and produced by Bruce’s daughter, Shannon Lee. He has also starred in the Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and been cast again in the upcoming Fast and Furious 9 movie, F9, with his long time friend and superstar director, Justin Lin, which will be released in 2021. This is not a story about glitz and glamour, this is a story of grit, $0.99 burgers, and a steely determination to succeed. Struggling for almost a quarter of a century before reaching the summit has kept him incredibly humble, and his genuine gratitude for everything that comes his way shines through.Jason and I cover a lot of ground. We talk about consistency, what it means to provide for his family, suffering panic attacks before auditions, enjoying the process more than the outcome, mixed-race identity, plus the added difficulties of being an Asian actor in Hollywood. I even got a little acting lesson thrown in, which was fun and unexpected. Links:IG: @jsntbn@thefastsagaF9: https://www.thefastsaga.com/ Jasmine - https://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-Jason-Tobin/dp/B073RRLPFNWarrior - https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/warrior-season-1/id1464717629 Home of the podcast - www.michaelxcampion.com IG: @michaelxcampionJoin the weekly newsletter www.michaelxcampion.com/subscribe

Introducing the most interesting man you've never heard of.Andrew is an independent filmmaker, videographer and photojournalist. He is extremely private and a wonderfully entertaining storyteller. He recounts fascinating memories of covering the Hong Kong Protests, near death experiences in Chernobyl, his disturbing conversations with a child monk in the holiest place on earth, and a romantic encounter with a very special cactus. If you’re really pressed for time and just want to hear how I confront an old friend with hard truths, about how they need to stop self-handicapping and holding themselves back, then you can skip forward to 1:00 and join us in the deep end... I’m grateful that he was able to share his battle with depression so openly and that he didn’t mind if it was aired in public, which unfortunately... it never will be. As a result of me failing to set my equipment properly, Andrew and I spoke for well over an hour before I even started recording. Any opportunity for men to talk publicly about mental health is vitally important, and losing this beautiful conversation will always haunt me. Nevertheless, I still think it worth mentioning in this way before you listen to this episode, because it gives colour to everything that he has achieved and experienced since overcoming those demons. Demons that still whisper to him (that whisper to so many of us) daily. Links:'What a wonderful world' - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2393556087567345The Zone, Chernobyl & Pripyat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDBKtSA2dZI&feature=youtu.beHome of the podcast - www.michaelxcampion.com IG: @michaelxcampionJoin the weekly newsletter www.michaelxcampion.com/subscribe

"I've never considered myself so talented that I could just coast. But I'll outwork you, I'll go into a depth that you aren't willing to go to, and that's just what I know best"Eugene was the first ever Editorial Director at HYPEBEAST where over the course of 8 years, he helped transform a niche blog for sneaker fans, into the global driving force of men's streetwear and fashion that it is today. He is now the co-founder of MAEKAN, a story-driven audiovisual publication devoted to the sights and sounds of creative culture, and is also the Co-Founder of Adam Studios, a creative agency that has shot campaigns with the likes of Chris Pratt for TUMI, and David Beckham for Adidas Originals.We talk about: Lessons from our (short-lived) careers in professional footballThe nuance of ‘following your passion' Good advice for creators and startupsThe difficulty of monetising creative workWhy he refuses to fly business class Decoupling self-worth from net-worthHow never feeling good enough can actually work in our favourand much more. IG: Follow the man: @eugenekanIG: Follow the work: @maekan @adamstudios_ www.maekan.comOther mentions:@thatfoodcray@fourfoxsakeofficialHome of the podcast: www.michaelxcampion.comIG: @michaelxcampionJoin the weekly newsletter www.michaelxcampion.com/subscribe