Jay Sean is one of the most successful and influential artists in modern pop music. His global hit “Down”, featuring Lil Wayne, reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making him the first South Asian solo artist to top the chart. In 2026, the record was certified Diamond in the United States after surpassing 10 million units, making Jay the first South Asian artist to ever receive an RIAA Diamond
8 Oct 2026 · 1 h 45 minI am Alberto, host of Thriving Minds, entrepreneur, Forbes 30 Under 30 and Sunday Times 100 founder. Most importantly, I’m a human figuring out life’s highs and lows, and I’m glad you’re here. This show helps you move towards your own version of success in business, career and personal life. Every Thursday I sit with world leading doctors, scientists, athletes, entrepreneurs and celebrities to uncover what it really takes to thrive. My promise to you is that every episode gives you something you can feel and something you can use, so that you can become the best version of yourself. If you want to grow in life, not just go through it, you’re in the right place. IG: https://www.instagram.com/alberto.zandi LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alberto-zandi-ba0a54130 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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27 Aug 2026 · 1 h 43 minDarryl Williams, better known as BullyJuice, is a fitness creator and entrepreneur with over 16 million followers across social media. Before building one of the biggest audiences in online fitness, he was a collegiate track athlete, served in the United States Air Force and became a physical training leader responsible for helping people get back into shape and meet military fitness standards. Mo
20 Aug 2026 · 1 h 16 minProfessor Sonia Livingstone is one of the world’s leading experts on how technology is changing our lives. A technology social psychologist at the London School of Economics and Political Science, she has spent decades researching social media, digital wellbeing and online safety, while advising governments and international organisations around the world. Technology was supposed to make our lives
13 Aug 2026 · 1 h 9 minMost people believe they should have figured their life out by 30. Simon Woodroffe says he was lost, nearly out of money and 47 when he opened YO! Sushi. He explains why boldness matters more than following the perfect plan, and why some of the greatest opportunities appear when you ignore how an industry tells you things should be done. Simon Woodroffe is an entrepreneur, the founder of YO! Sushi
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30 Jul 2026 · 1 h 29 minFood is supposed to nourish us. So why has eating become a source of guilt, anxiety, confusion and control? Emily English is one of the world’s leading nutritionists, a bestselling author, entrepreneur and one of the most influential voices in modern healthy eating. Known to millions as Em The Nutritionist, she has built a global community by making healthy food feel simple, joyful and realistic.
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25 Jun 2026 · 1 h 38 minWhat if everything you believe about yourself is just a story your brain made up? In this powerful episode, world-renowned therapist Marisa Peer reveals the shocking truth about how your mind works against you and exactly how to take back control. Having spoken at Google, trained thousands of therapists worldwide, and helped countless clients transform their lives, Marisa shares the mindset secret
18 Jun 2026 · 1 h 21 minShe cried every single day in the school playground. Now her jeans are worn by celebrities and royalty, including Kate Middleton. This week Alberto sat down with Donna Ida Thornton, founder of Donna Ida, known in the fashion industry as the Jean Queen, and one of the most distinctive voices in British fashion, to unpack what it really takes to build a brand that lasts for 20 years. Donna shares ho
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