Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky

What does it take to build a thriving community-driven business? I speak with Rollo Millership, a visionary entrepreneur, community advocate, and the founder of Nourished Communities, a business committed to transforming ordinary local shopping into extraordinary community-led experiences. Rollo tells me about his mission to build strong communities around local producers, promote sustainable food systems, and make wholesome food accessible to all. We'll delve into Rollo’s thoughts on leadership, from the power of saying no, and forcing people (and yourself) off the clock. Rollo’s business is all about fostering meaningful connections, sustainability, and getting people to love food again, so if that’s something you’re interested in, this episode is a must watch. Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer and Introduction 11:23 - Leading from a Young Age 19:30 - Focusing on Business Processes 23:28 - Building Local Supply Chains 27:52 - Lessons Learned and Embracing Mistakes 34:15 - Building the Right Team 37:58 - Leadership Qualities and Learning Paths 39:00 - Finding Balance Through Time Off 43:29 - Future Plans: Nourishing Communities 45:15 - Curated Hampers and Local Sourcing 46:42 - Online Growth Strategy Rollo Millership: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rollo-millership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourishedcommunities/ Website: https://www.nourishedcommunities.com/ Email: rollo@nourishedcommunities.com Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Are you struggling with a toxic boss? Or have you realised you might be one? Kate Waterfall Hill is a leadership coach and TikTok creator of Linda the toxic boss having started her career at a marketing agency, becoming an MD at the tender age of 29. Pivoting from working with ‘big fish’ companies such as Ford, Virgin, and Vodafone to becoming a coach helping leaders of SMEs become great leaders through an intuitive, personalised, and empathetic approach. We talk about how to spot and deal with toxic bosses and how not to become one yourself. Kate shares her tips about how to define your values, how to foster a good company culture, and how to create an “evidence pack” to boost your confidence. If you’re a boss who thinks your leadership style could do with some improvement, or a team member who wants to respectfully address concerns with your boss about how you work together, then tune in. Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer and Introduction 01:19 - Inspiration Behind Linda the Toxic Boss 10:58 - Spotting and Dealing with a Toxic Boss 14:55 - Understanding Your Core Values 24:58 - Changing Expectations of Leaders 40:40 - Building Confidence through Self-Reflection Kate Waterfall Hill: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-waterfall-hill/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katewaterfallhill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katewaterfallhill/ Website: https://www.waterfallhill.co.uk/ Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.comBooks: The Intentional Leader by Tim Hebert - https://amzn.to/3LG6kdE The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier - https://amzn.to/3rmMBsM Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr Julie Smith - https://amzn.to/46tQyKZ Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Take the quiz - https://stan.store/mariahvo Are you feeling trapped in your current job, but not quite ready to throw in the towel? In a world where quitting often bears a negative stigma, it's crucial to understand what you're persevering for. This week’s video will introduce you to the Five C’s quiz I’ve created for you - Clarity, Challenge, Control, Career Growth, Culture - which will help you to understand your professional motivations better. I hope this video will help you to get out of career limbo, and discover whether your job is worth the grit, whether it's a stepping stone to your dreams, or a roadblock to your potential. If you're at a professional crossroads and unsure whether to seize that new role or stick with your current position, this video is for you! Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - Rethinking Quitting: What Are We Gritting For? 02:49 - The Five C’s 06:34 - Staying or Going: How Do You Decide? Want 1:1 coaching? Email me on advice@hvosearch.com Links to books: Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away By Annie Duke - https://amzn.to/3EIMFWJ Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth - https://amzn.to/48dUm4H Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal - https://amzn.to/3sRgYYx Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life by Nir Eyal - https://amzn.to/3PiqdZl 8 Rules of Love: How to Find it, Keep it, and Let it Go by Jay Shetty - https://amzn.to/3PG0FH5 Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

How can an Olympic champion’s mindset help you to succeed in your professional life? In this week’s episode, I speak to Grace Prendergast, a former sweep rower who boasts 15 national championships in the premier category, Olympic gold, five world championship titles, and won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the coxless pair. We talk about trial and error before specialising, and that dabbling in her teenage years helped Grace decide on a career path. The life of a professional athlete is demanding - both physically and mentally. Grace explains that learning how her specific brain worked helped her to manage her emotions, become more self-aware, and enjoy small moments of satisfaction. Grace also establishes that there are no superstars in rowing - it’s all about teamwork. She talks about “productive conflict” and why you need it to improve, as well as valuing diversity in your team. If you’re curious about how an athlete’s mindset can help you in life, whether you want tips on knowing yourself, want your team to be the best, or what it feels like when you finally achieve your life’s ambition, then this episode is for you! Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:03 - Who is Grace Prendergast? 06:18 - Dabbling in Different Sports 12:48 - Making Sacrifices and Difficult Decisions 15:23 - The Olympics: Achieving Your Life’s Ambition 23:43 - Coping, Self-Awareness, and Mindfulness 28:18 - We’re All in This Together: Rowing as a Team Effort 31:33 - Productive Conflict 34:13 - Bringing out the Best in Your Team 47:13 - Individual Responsibility in Rowing 50:33 - Transitioning from Rowing Grace Prendergast: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-prendergast-493106198/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graceprendergast.nz/ Grace's Book Recommendation: Will it Make the Boat Go Faster? by Harriet Beveridge & Ben Hunt-Davis https://amzn.to/3ZbIjRe Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT AND GIVE IT THE THUMBS UP

Can't wait for you to watch Season 6 coming out next Tuesday! Follow me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com/ Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com

As the summer draws to a close, Clara jolts awake from a terrible dream realising she is stuck in her life. On a quest for a new beginning, and with the help of the AI narrator, will Clara find her voice? As we wrap up the summer holidays - here is a fun ‘silent movie’ inspired episode for you. For the best experience head over to YouTube to watch it with this link: https://youtu.be/lTi5LNL4Odg I’ll see you in September as we resume our regular show with some very exciting new guests! Follow me:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com/ Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com Subscribe / follow the show - it really helps us to be discovered

This week I am revisiting my chat with Sarah Crook, a luxury brand builder and former CEO of Christopher Kane, Dundas, and Stella McCartney. In this mini episode Sarah talks about becoming a CEO to a creative founder for the first time, the need to achieve, and failure - particularly the fear of failure. Sarah tells me about the challenges she has faced as a CEO when building a dream team and the three words she would use to describe true leadership. If you are interested in what it takes to build a successful team, or are a leader in a creative industry and want some tips, then tune in. Please make sure to follow or subscribe to the show wherever you’re listening. Sarah Crook: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-crook-2211b47/ Follow Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com/ Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Have faced hardship in life? In this episode, I revisit my chat with Bill Bailey - a stand-up comedian, actor, skilled musician, Strictly Come Dancing Winner, and author having written several books, the most recent being Bill Bailey’s Remarkable Guide to Happiness. Beyond his musical talent and humour, Bill talks about living hand to mouth, taking risks, and experiencing one of the biggest losses in his life. If you’re struggling with life’s uncertainties, grief, or feeling like life is uncontrollable, this episode might be just for you. Please make sure to follow or subscribe to the show wherever you’re listening. Bill Bailey: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillBailey IG: https://www.instagram.com/billbaileyo... Website: https://billbailey.co.uk/ Follow Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com/ Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

This week I am revisiting my chat with a renowned British dermatologist, YouTuber and entrepreneur - Dr Sam Bunting. With her extensive social media presence, her namesake YouTube channel and TV appearances, Dr Sam helps to debunk common skincare myths. She even created her own brand Dr Sam’s to make effective skincare accessible to all.  In this clip Dr Sam talks about her competitive and hard-working personality, dealing with anxiety and how it impacted her success.  If you're forever tangled in the web of overthinking and want to break the pattern, or if you just want to know yourself a little better, this episode is for you. Dr Sam:  Shop: https://drsambunting.com/  YouTube: https://bit.ly/2szvXEo  IG: https://www.instagram.com/drsambunting/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsamskincare Follow Maria Hvorostovsky:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo  Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky  HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com  Podcast filmed, edited and produced by:  https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com/ Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com  LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Have you ever wondered how living in a visually overwhelming world impacts us? In this episode, I chat with Marine Tanguy, the founder of MTArt Agency, a leading talent agency dedicated to democratising the art world. We talk about: - Inequalities in the art sector and how to challenge them - The impact of visual consumption in today’s world - The world of AI - Nurturing imagination in children amidst technological distractions Marine’s passion for her work, her empathy-driven mindset, and her dedication to see diverse artists succeed was extremely inspiring, and I particularly resonated with her about the importance of authenticity in art and image creation. I hope to have Marine back on the podcast again to discuss her upcoming book - The Visual Detox - in the future! If you’re interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the art industry, want to explore ways of fostering creativity and imagination in yourself and the next generation, or if you’re curious about all things visual - good and bad - then tune in! Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 02:03 - Who is Marine Tanguy? 06:34 - Finding Inspiration in Books and Beautiful Environments 07:24 - Founding MTArt Agency 11:20 - A 25 Year Old’s Vision for a Business: Then and Now 19:49 - Diversity and Democratising the Arts 24:17 - The Impact of Visuals: Managing our Visual Diets 35:13 - Teaching Children How to Interact with Visuals 39:52 - The Importance of Authenticity 41:30 - Nurturing Curiosity in Children 46:13 - How Creating Space for Imagination Empowers Children 50:44 - AI and Creativity 53:47 - Deep Fakes: Blurring the Boundaries Between Fiction and Reality Marine Tanguy: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marine-tanguy-303b4a103 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinetanguyart/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinetanguymtart?lang=en MTArt Agency: https://mtart.agency/ Follow Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.... Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.