ELEVEN

Eve Gower

ELEVEN: A Feel Good Podcast empowers through the power of shared stories. Dive into real-life tales in our mini-series. Gower Girls, hosted by mother-daughter duo Eve & Jules Gower, explores personal stories of overcoming and thriving. It’s all about empowerment and achieving goals together. In Going Global, join travel fanatics Eve Gower and Charlotte Ward as they inspire you to take that leap, book your journey, and embrace global adventures. Follow on socials @lifestyleleven

  1. Alex Witty: Turning F1 Tyres into Sneakers

    10/06/2025

    Alex Witty: Turning F1 Tyres into Sneakers

    🏎️🏁 Today we sit down the innovative entrepreneur ⁠⁠Alex Witty⁠⁠ — designer, CEO, and founder of Compound Footwear, a sneaker brand made from Formula 1 tyres. From growing up with a dad who worked alongside Ayrton Senna, to launching his own sustainable fashion label during COVID, Alex shares the behind-the-scenes of turning Motorsport waste into wearable street style. We talk about the wild ride of building a brand, creating opportunity out of luck, and how Formula 1 is shaping the next generation of fashion, fandom, and future thinking. 🏆 This one’s for the dreamers, doers, and F1 lovers. 00:48 – Meet Alex Witty and how Compound began 03:30 – A family legacy in Formula 1 06:15 – From Brighton uni to seaweed experiments 09:40 – The “ah-ha” moment: turning tyres into shoes 13:00 – Inside the first Compound drop 18:30 – The real carbon footprint of F1 21:00 – What entrepreneurship really looks like 26:00 – The power of self-belief (and a little delusion) 29:30 – Imposter syndrome and the internal game 33:00 – Why fashion and F1 are a perfect match 37:00 – F1 Academy, representation, and the rise of women in motorsport 41:00 – What’s next for Compound, Monaco, and beyond Thank you so much, Alex!  📸 Watch the full episode on socials ⁠⁠@lifestyleleven⁠⁠ 👟 Explore the shoes at ⁠⁠compoundfootwear.com⁠⁠ 🗓️ New episodes drop on the 1st and 11th of every month With love, Eve ELEVEN

    46 min
  2. Ben Eccles: Global Golf Journeys, Lessons for Life and Pilates Secretes

    31/03/2025

    Ben Eccles: Global Golf Journeys, Lessons for Life and Pilates Secretes

    Introducing the calm, composed and international pro golfer - Ben Eccles to the ELEVEN podcast. In this episode, Ben chats to us about his journey to turning Pro and joining the PGA tour. From personal challenges, huge life changes to sliding door moments that shaped the outcome of his future - Ben has some serious life lessons to share with us. We also unpack the surprises of Pilates to Ben’s training schedule and the benefits it has brought to his life. Whilst it may be intimidating, Ben encourages all to give it a go and who knows, you may even look forward to going to class…  00:00 Introduction to Ben Eccles 02:15 Ben's Professional Background and Golf Career 11:32 Life Skills from Professional Golf 24:36 The Global Golf Life  32:05 Technical Insights into Golf 34:01 The Importance of Family and Support Networks 37:22 Managing Passion  40:37 Long-Term Aspirations and Plans 43:03 Changing Perceptions of Pilates Among Athletes 57:54 Golf's Growing Accessibility and Popularity 01:00:46 The Future & Thank Yous Thank you, Ben for joining us and for sharing your insights into the world of golf. You can follow Ben's journey @bennyeccles. Watch snippets from our episode with Ben over on our socials @lifestyleleven and be sure to follow along for all the latest updates.  The Gower Girls, ELEVEN Thinking about giving Pilates a go? Why not gather the boys and head to Tutti Pilates? Every Wednesday night at 6:30 PM, Tutti hosts 'Boys' Night,' where you and your mates can improve flexibility, build strength, and work up a sweat. Click HERE to find out more.

    44 min

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ELEVEN: A Feel Good Podcast empowers through the power of shared stories. Dive into real-life tales in our mini-series. Gower Girls, hosted by mother-daughter duo Eve & Jules Gower, explores personal stories of overcoming and thriving. It’s all about empowerment and achieving goals together. In Going Global, join travel fanatics Eve Gower and Charlotte Ward as they inspire you to take that leap, book your journey, and embrace global adventures. Follow on socials @lifestyleleven