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No Bullsh*t Talks
Sabrina Chevannes is the founder of an entrepreneur members' club in London, the self-development leader for Forbes Business Council, the organiser of TEDxShoreditch and an international chess master... amongst many other things! She spends her life having inspiring conversations with ambitious entrepreneurs. So, she decided to turn those conversations into a podcast. Sabrina believes there's a lot of bullsh*t in entrepreneurship and these episodes are raw and real conversations where each…
Episodes
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E24: When Your Brand Promises More Than Your Business Has Delivered Yet | Tom Noble
Millions of views. Almost no money. So what’s the point? Tom Noble builds businesses in public. He turned Rory Sutherland’s Flat White or F*ck Off idea into a…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E23: The Woman Who Styles Everyone Else's Image For a Living | Samantha Harman
What do your clothes actually say about you?Samantha Harman - founder of The Style Editor, personal stylist, visual brand strategist, author of Just Get…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E22: Two Best Friends Who Built a Business on Being Everyone's Second Choice | Jack Frimston & Zac Thompson
Video SummaryJack Frimston and Zac Thompson have been best friends since they were 15. They’ve lived together, travelled the world together, and now run We…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E21: Is Personal Branding Advice Already Oversaturated? | Christina Minshull
Christina Minshull spent 15 years on the corporate side - leading brand and social teams at EY, LinkedIn and WestJet, winning a Cannes award along the way -…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E20: Thirty Years at PwC, Then He Started From Scratch With Zero Clients | With Lawrie Philpott
Description Lawrie Philpott spent thirty years inside PwC before founding his own leadership consultancy, Philpott Black. In this episode we go through the…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E19: Who Actually Pays When You Build a Company | Louisa Plint
Louisa Plint is a third-time founder at 34 who started her first business at 20. She's now the CEO of AuxPay and Auxeris, building fintech tools to fix one of…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E18: Inside the Room Where Brands Decide If Your Podcast Is Worth The Money | Ashley Morris
Ashley Morris is the co-founder of Pod Partnerships, a content sponsorship agency connecting brands with podcasters and YouTubers. He's spent five years inside…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E17: The Woman Selling Impact Back to the Attention Economy with Isvari Maranwe
Isvari Maranwe has had one of the most unconventional career paths you'll hear on this podcast - from particle physics and supernova cosmology, to national…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E16: The Company of One: Build a Profitable Business Without the Burnout with Harri Davies
Video Summary Harri Davies hasn't applied for a job since 2011. Instead, he's spent his career finding founders with real problems and pitching himself as the…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E15: Why Niching Down Is Bad Advice If You Have Multiple Passions with Adama Lorna
Adama is a senior software engineer, YouTuber with 185k subscribers, powerlifter, oil painter, and founder of The Multi Passionate Professional - and she has…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E14: The Confidence Coach Who Failed on Live TV with Fred Afrifa
Fred Afrifa moved to the UK at 12 years old not speaking a word of English, grew up as the only African kid in Milan where racism was just "normal," ran away…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E13: She Was 16, Had No Hollywood Connections, And Got Keanu Reeves To Executive Produce Her Film with Bianca Mitchell-Avila
Bianca Mitchell Avila started making her chess documentary, Madwoman's Game, at her dining table when she was just 15 years old - with no Hollywood…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E12: Why Most Creatives Build An Audience Instead Of A Community (And Why That's The Wrong Move) with Ajani Griffith
What does it really take to build a creative career on your own terms? In this episode of No Bullshit Talks, Sabrina sits down with Ajani Griffith -…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E11: She Got Defrauded Out of Five Figures - Then Went Full CIA Mode with Jenna Zhang
Jenna Zhang built Sipzen, a TCM-inspired sparkling wellness drink, after being diagnosed with PCOS and Hashimoto's and deciding Western medicine wasn't enough…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E10: The Man Behind Ali Abdaal & Chris Williamson's Personal Brands with Joe Gannon
What does it actually take to build a personal brand that works? Joe Gannon, founder of personal branding and content agency Amplify, has been behind some of…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E9: It Took 22 Years To Get This Film Made. Here's Why I Didn't Quit with Carla Berkowitz
From pawn to queen — what chess, bullying, and 20 years of persistence taught one filmmaker about life and business. In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, I…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E8: What Investors Actually Want (And Why Most Founders Get It Wrong) with Mike Lingle
Mike Lingle is back - five years after his first appearance on No Bullsh*t Talks, this time in person in Miami. Mike is a serial entrepreneur, startup mentor…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E7: The Truth About Female Founder Cliques And Performative Feminism with Amy Kean
Everyone's talking about empowering women. Not everyone means it. Amy Kean is the CEO of Good Shout, a social psychologist in training, and the founder of the…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E6: Why Charging More Than Everyone Else Was Our Best Business Decision With Maxim Martin
What does it actually take to build the most expensive spa in London - and why would anyone deliberately price themselves out of reach of most customers? Maxim…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E5: PR Isn’t What You Think - What Founders Get Wrong About Personal Branding With Priscilla Pollara
Most entrepreneurs waste time and money on PR that doesn’t work. Why? Because they’ve been sold a lie. In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, I’m joined by…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E4: The Truth About Raising Money - What Founders Get Wrong with Anthony Rose - the CEO of SeedLegals
How do you actually raise investment for your startup — without the fluff? In this episode of No Bullsht Talks, I sit down with Anthony Rose, CEO of…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E3: The Discipline Behind Success: Why This Agency Owner Ran Half a Marathon To Work Every Day With Clair Heaviside
What does running a half marathon before work teach you about building a business? In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, we sit down with Clair Heaviside…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E2: Why content is the future of business with Jack Gaisford
Jack Gaisford is the founder of The Content Club and former agency owner. He candidly shares his journey of what it was like running a video production agency…
No Bullsh*t TalksS3 E1: The Money Mistakes Killing Your Business (+ The Truth About Content Creation) with Laura Moore
Laura Moore is a money mindset coach who helps people make more money and change their relationship with money. We kick off the new season of the No Bullsh*t…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E30: 29 Lessons from the UK’s top entrepreneurs
If you only listen to one episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, let this be the one! As we close up season 2, Sabrina Chevannes does a full recap of all the lessons…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E29: How to land more sales for your business in 2025 with Katie Street
In this dynamic episode of No Bullshit Talks, Katie Street, founder of Street Agency, joins the host to discuss the importance of authenticity and transparency…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E28: The future of the creator economy with Alicia Richardson
*Breaking Down Barriers: Navigating Authenticity and Diversity in Entrepreneurship* In this episode of No Bullshit Talks, host Sabrina Buford introduces guest…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E27: Being a male ally in a man's world with Lee Chambers
Summary Challenging the Male Perspective: Inside the World of Gender Equality with Lee ChambersIn this episode of 'No Bullshit Talks,' host Sabrina interviews…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E26: Raising Capital for Your Startup by Siddhi Mittal
From Trading Floors to Private Chefs: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Siddhi Mittal In this episode of 'No Bullshit Talks', host interviews Siddhi Mittal…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E25: How to sell on LinkedIn with Richard Moore
The Truth About Personal Branding and Effective Selling on LinkedIn with Richard Moore In this engaging episode of 'No Bullshit Talks,' host Sabrina introduces…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E24: How to get paid for public speaking with Pascalle Bergmans
From Stage to Success: Pascalle Bergmans' Transformation & Insights on Getting Paid for Public Speaking Pascalle Bergmans shares her journey from being a West…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E23: Building a Portfolio Career Without Labels with Charlie Rogers
Beyond Labels: Embracing the Journey with Charlie Rogers In this episode of 'No Bullshit Talks,' host Sabrina interviews Charlie Rogers, the founder of the…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E22: Running a Business with ADHD with Leanne Maskell
Summary Leanne Maskell is the founder of ADHD Works and is one of the countries leading ADHD coaches. Her books on ADHD are bestsellers and she's a LinkedIn…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E21: Why AI is NOT a threat to copywriting with Konrad Sanders
Summary Konrad Sanders is the founder of The Creative Copywriter, a copywriting agency based in London. While other copywriters are freaking out about the rise…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E20: Coach v Mentor v Advisor with Holly Tennock
From Agency Owner to Nature Advocate: Holly Tennock on Embracing Balance in Business Holly Tennock is an exited agency owner who sold her agency back in 2019…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E19: How to improve your wellbeing as an entrepreneur with Ryan Hopkins
From Adversity to Advocacy: Ryan Hopkins' Journey to Well-Being Leadership In this inspiring conversation, Ryan Hopkins, a leading voice in well-being and…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E18: How to improve business operations with Lu Castello
Summary Lu Castello has over a decade of experience in operations management and now runs their own company helping business owners prevent burnout by running…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E17: Balancing being a business owner with family life with James Cuss
From Rock Bottom to Resilience: James Cuss Entrepreneurial Journey Join James Cuss as he shares his journey of balancing entrepreneurship with family life…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E16: How to pitch your way to success with Avital Eusgeld
Video Summary Avital Eusgeld is the founder of HiPitched Agency, a strategic brand agency based in Israel. Avital is an expert in brand strategy, storytelling…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E15: From Professional Footballer to Agency Owner with Jidé Maduako
Jidé Maduako is a former professional footballer, playing for Leicester City Football Club, but now runs his own influencer agency - Yoke Network. He talks…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E14: Essential Business Lessons from a 3x Founder with Sara Roberts
Summary Sara Roberts is a 3x founder, who now helps other entrepreneurs with their business growth. In this episode, we explore each of Sara's businesses and…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E13: How to create the most authentic company culture with Andrew Dobbie
Andrew Dobbie is the founder of the branding and creative agency Made Brave. They are known for having an incredible team culture and always attracting the…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E12: How to amplify the voices of black women with Tobi Oredein
Summary Tobi Oredein is the founder of Black Ballad, the UK’s top digital platform for and by black women. As a former journalist, Tobi’s uses her skills to…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E11: How to win more business from social selling with Nick Raeburn
Nick Raeburn is the number one social selling coach in the UK and joins us this week to discuss exactly what social selling is, how to do it properly and how…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E10: Climbing up the corporate ladder as a black woman with Patrice Gordon
Episode Summary Patrice Gordon, one of the world’s leading reverse mentoring experts, discusses her career in the corporate world and her transition to be an…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E9: The Truth About What It’s Like Selling Your Business with Adam Rubins
Navigating Entrepreneurship and Facing Reality with Adam Rubins In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, join Adam Rubins, former head of EMEA marketing at Disney…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E8: The Secret of Personal Branding with Izzy Prior
Navigating the Complexity of Personal Branding and Authenticity with Izzy Prior In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, we sit down with Izzy Prior, a…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E7: Busting Taboos and Beating the Dragons with Peony Li
Empowering Women’s Health: Peony Li’s Journey from Personal Struggles to Entrepreneurial Success In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, Peony Li, founder of…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E6: How to Make More Money and Have Less Stress with Marcus Hemsley
Balancing Entrepreneurship and Personal Well-being: Insights from Marcus Hemsley In this episode of No Bullshit Talks, host Sabrina welcomes Marcus Hemsley to…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E5: Anti-Toxic Productivity with Caitlin Rozario
Navigating Productivity with Caitlin Rozario: Overcoming Challenges and Building a Sustainable Work-Life Balance In this episode of No Bullshit Talks, the host…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E4: Building a property portfolio & making more money with Nicole Bremner
Summary Real Talk with Nicole Bremner: Navigating Property Investment, Financial Advice, and Entrepreneurship In this episode of No Bullshit Talks, the host…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E3: How to become a profitable trader and Trading 101 with Jason Graystone
Summary Revealing the Truths of Trading and Content Creation In this insightful episode of 'No Bullshit Talks,' Jason Graystone, an accomplished YouTuber and…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E2: Understanding the power of storytelling with Amanda Baker
Summary Navigating the Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship with Amanda Baker In this episode, the host shares an emotional journey through the ups and downs of…
No Bullsh*t TalksS2 E1: Pivoting through adversity to success with Natalie Connor
Summary No Bullshit Talks: Overcoming Adversity with Natalie Connor In this episode of No Bullshit Talks, host Sabrina Chevannes engages in a profound and…
No Bullsh*t TalksS1 E30: My podcast lessons from Season 1
Podcasting is not as easy as people think. It may be simple to record audio and upload it to a platform, but how do you come up with good quality content week…
No Bullsh*t TalksS1 E29: Hostage Negotiation in Business with Terry Tucker
Terry Tucker was a SWAT negotiator who has seen some crazy things in his time! Sadly, he had a rare form of cancer that caused him to have his leg amputated…
No Bullsh*t TalksS1 E28: Sex, orgasms and dick sizes: why communication is essential in all relationships
Dr. Tara, phD, is a professor of relational and sexual communication at and a relationship coach at luvbites.co, Her work has been featured in the likes of as…
No Bullsh*t TalksS1 E27: Dealing with abuse and trying to remain positive with Jenn Junod
Jenn Junod has been through it all - sexual abuse, brain surgery, solitary confinement, mental abuse, rape and suicide attempts. But yet, she's a positive…
No Bullsh*t TalksS1 E26 – Creating a personal brand on LinkedIn, authenticity and DEI With Shoaib Ahmed
Shoaib Ahmed is a personal branding expert and has already built up a huge community on LinkedIn at just 23 years old. He now runs his own personal branding…
No Bullsh*t TalksS1 E25: How to make it as an actor and turning your art into NFTs with Katie Chonocas
Katie Chonocas has a glowing CV - successful actor starring in movies and TV shows next to the likes of Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Nicholas…