Unscripted with Spencer Lodge

"Mentally retarded." That's what they called him at school."NO." He heard that every day for a week before he landed his first job in broadcasting - bringing coffee to disc jockeys. Today, he has risen above it all to be named one of the Top Five Outstanding Speakers worldwide by Toastmasters International. What an absolute HONOUR to interview one of the most inspiring and well-known motivational speakers in the world - LES BROWN and his daughter Ona Brown! Money is a powerful motivational force – but it doesn’t last forever, and it isn’t as fulfilling as a life that’s driven by purpose. In this episode of The Spencer Lodge Podcast Les and Ona Brown talk about the power of persistence (that’s how Les landed his first job!), Ona's coaching skills and Mickey Mouse socks. Jokes aside, listen to this amazing interview to understand how important it is to find your purpose and believe in yourself to live a fulfilling life.

Ever tried doing a podcast after being 18,000ft in the air?!! Farhad Azizi, CEO of Azizi Group challenged me, and our podcast conversation got deep... I come from a working-class family - my dad went bankrupt when I was just 7 years old. So I remember working very hard in my childhood, saving up, and the excitement I felt when I bought my first pair of Nike Air Max sneakers! This taught me VALUE. But we see a lot of children these days getting what they want WITHOUT working for it. What will this mean for our children’s futures if we DON’T teach them how to work for what they want?! Farhad Azizi and I share our thoughts on The Spencer Lodge Podcast.

Facing your fears is the only way to overcome them. Sir Ranulph Fiennes, explorer, author, and public speaker, talks about how he got over some of his fears, including arachnophobia! As the holder of several endurance awards, he is an inspiring figure who has faced fear and anxiety head on, sometimes even for survival. In this amazing interview, he shares the lessons he’s learnt along the way, and as an entrepreneur, I found that there are many valuable lessons he can teach us about not letting fear get the better of us.

I know SO many people who work in creative fields burn out and give up because they feel like they’re ‘selling out’ for corporate clients. In this episode of my podcast, filmmaker Pegah Ghaemi talks about how every project she works on helps her to learn and experiment, how she handles rejection and how she finds balance in an extremely demanding industry. Listen to the full interview for tips on handling multiple projects and fueling innovation & creativity at work. Pegah Ghaemi is a writer and film director. She is currently the Creative Head for Creation Works and Co-Founder of The Works Network.

Is fear holding you back from living your best life? In this episode of The Spencer Lodge Podcast, Sir Chris Bonington talks about fear. Fear isn’t something you should avoid, it’s a signal you need to acknowledge. That is the first step in overcoming whatever you’re afraid of. This episode of my podcast was INCREDIBLE – I got to meet my childhood hero and an incredibly strong person. Tune in to the latest episode now.

What's it really like to be an entrepreneur? Ian Ohan, Founder and CEO of Krush brands, tells us what it’s like to start, run and grow your own business. Get an insider look at the life of a businessperson as he reveals it all – the highs and the lows. If you’re thinking of starting your own business, you MUST watch this episode of Make It Happen TV to understand the realities of the ‘entrepreneur life’. If you are already an entrepreneur coming to terms with your new career, you will find this talk incredibly valuable! Watch and subscribe for more episodes that will help you reach your goals and make your business a success.

Today, Spencer talks to Maria Conceicao and Michael Lane about their stories. Michael Lane, MD of Success Resources has supported many charities over the years and today he gets to listen in on Maria Conceicao's amazing story of struggles to landing her dream job. But she didn't stop there, she then went on to start a charity and change the lives of hundreds of children in the process. From breaking world records to writing a book, Maria is a testament to finding your why and using it to drive you forward to change the world for the better.

Mohanad Alwadiya is an experienced Real Estate CEO, a television presenter, and motivational speaker. He joined me on the podcast to discuss the truth about the real estate industry in Dubai, from the market being "down" to what agents can do to really take charge and make their own success. If you're in business in the UAE, and you want to know how it's done. This is the episode for you!

Maha is a fascinating person, and has achieved some incredible things during her career and she's only just getting started! With the likes of Gary Vee in her client roster, her abilities as a world-class PR leader are second to none. This was an amazing episode and it was amazing to have her on the show, as she's also a great friend. I know you'll enjoy this episode as much as we did making it!

Danielle Canty is a really special lady. Her journey on social media, from starting as a regular user to the co-founder of Boss Babes Inc with 2 million highly-engaged followers. We got into the secret of Boss Babe's success, and exactly what it was like starting from the ground up. If you're anywhere along your content journey, then this is an awesome episode that will give you huge amounts of value!