
Passion & Hustle Podcast
Welcome to Passion & Hustle Podcast.
We speak with a range of successful entrepreneurs, self-driven freelancers and motivated individuals that are here to help encourage you to hustle and turn your passion project into reality.
Brought to you by Westminster Enterprise Network from the University of Westminster.
Latest episodes

Oct 27, 2022 • 24min
Episode 15: Maddie Booth - Scrubbee
In today’s episode we are excited to welcome an ecopreneur, a founder, sustainability lead and TedX speaker. Our guest has recently founded her sustainable skin care business that focuses on creating value from waste, for your skin. Scrubbee repurposes what would typically be considered ‘waste’ from a variety of levels within the beverage supply chain and upcycle’s them into affordable, effective cosmetics. Our guest is a confident public speaker and does not shy away from talking about the real issues that we face in society today.

Oct 12, 2022 • 30min
Episode 14: Sam Pentecost - The Alpine Pizza Co
In today's episode we welcome the founder of a family run business. The Alpine Pizza Co was inspired by fond memories of childhood ski trips to the Italian mountains where wood fired pizza was welcome fuel after a long day on the slopes. Our guests creative and practical skills came together when he designed and built a unique mobile catering trailer equipped with a wood fired pizza oven.

Feb 16, 2022 • 30min
Episode 13: Yewande Akinola - Design Engineer
In today’s episode we are excited to welcome Yewande Akinola. Yewande is an award-winning Engineer and Innovator. Our guest’s experience and responsibilities include the design of sustainable systems, engineering design management of large projects, and manufacturing for construction in the built environment.

Feb 2, 2022 • 34min
Episode 12: Ugur Tanriverdi - Unhindr
In today’s episode we are excited to welcome Ugur Tanriverdi. Ugur is the CEO and co-founder of Unhindr. Unhindr is an early-stage adaptive robotics company, which develops wearable devices by combining artificial intelligence with robotics and microfluidics in a unique, award-winning and innovative way.

Jan 19, 2022 • 33min
Episode 11: Michel Masquelier - Ex Chairman at IMG Media
In today’s episode we are excited to welcome Michel Masquelier, Michel is an entrepreneur that has spent over 3 decades at the heart of the sports industry. Making his way up the ladder at IMG Media from intern to chairman, he has become a respected leader in his field, and recognised as people’s manager. Michel is still a compulsive networker, but his passion has shift to stimulating education, especially amongst future generations.

Jan 6, 2022 • 20min
Episode 10: Vandana Dass - Davenport Solicitors
In today’s episode we are excited to welcome Vandana Dass, the managing director of Davenport Solicitors, a specialist employment and immigration law firm based in London. Davenport Solicitors help businesses of all sizes, from large corporates to start ups, on all aspects of employment law and business immigration. Vandana was extremely proud to be named the winner of the “Rising Star in Law” category of London Asian Business Awards. These awards recognise, celebrate, and showcase the achievements of Asian men and women who greatly contribute to their industries in London.

Dec 15, 2021 • 33min
Episode 9: Paul Woods - Edenspiekermann
In today’s episode we are excited to welcome Paul Woods. Paul is an LA based designer, author and CEO of global design agency Edenspiekermann. Paul graduated from the University of Westminster in 2011 with an MA Design for Communication Course. Paul has been at the helm of projects for organisations such as Red Bull, Google, Faraday Future, The City of Santa Monica, among many others over the course of his career.

Dec 1, 2021 • 32min
Episode 8: Christopher Kenna - Brand Advance
In today’s episode we are excited to welcome Christopher Kenna, an entrepreneur and marketeer with over 12 years’ experience and a passion for diversity in media and marketing. His business, Brand Advance is the industry’s first dedicated global diversity media network.

Nov 17, 2021 • 27min
Episode 7: Maxim Cramer - MENNENIA
In today’s episode we are excited to welcome Maxim Cramer, a CEO, technical coach, and consultant who helps women entrepreneurs create world-class software. Our guest has the ability to erase the gap between the technology and business, she’s worked on apps that have seen a million downloads on the first day and been featured in Apple retail stores around the globe.

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Nov 2, 2021 • 49min
Episode 6: Daisy Morris - The Selfhood
Social media guru Daisy Morris, founder of The Self Hood, discusses transitioning from fashion to digital marketing, navigating social media for mental health, prioritizing brand values over trends, transitioning to full-time freelancing, and fostering real connections in the digital era.