SnipBit Hayley Meakes

SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. 
 
In this episode we welcome Rob Henderson, a retired Irish rugby union player who played for a number of clubs including Toulon and Munster. He represented Ireland internationally, winning 29 caps, and toured with the 2001 British & Irish Lions, winning three caps.
 
Hayley and Rob speak about what it is like growing up in a single parent family. Rob explains how his growth mindset impacted his rugby career. He also speaks on how important it is to take pride in whatever you do.
 
On this episode you will learn:
 
How Rob created a growth mindset for himself What to do to improve yourself Who inspired Rob most in his life How to make the most of your talents The best way to maintain your mental health  
The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best.
 
The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved.
 
For more information on what is shared in this episode head to www.hayleymeakes.co.uk

SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. 
 
This week we welcome Steve Backley.  In this episode, Steve talks about the background and factors of his achievements. He shares that we all have God-given physicality and are programmed to a certain degree. He says that it happens to us in early life that shapes us inevitably. He came from a sporting family with very supportive parents, quite challenging, but supportive, and was encouraged to give stuff a try. He also shares his observation as an athlete that it isn't always the most physically talented who would win; there were other factors. The big driving force for him was actually to prove people wrong.
 
On this episode you will learn: 
About survival of the fittest   About delayed gratification About the importance of discipline in sports   About motivation and belief  About being passionate about things  
The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best.
 
The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved.
 
For more information on what is shared in this episode head to www.hayleymeakes.co.uk 
 

SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. 
This week we welcome Tessa Sanderson, a 6 time British Olympic legend to the podcast! In this episode Tessa openly shares her background and the elements of her upbringing that influenced her success in the world of sports. As you will hear on this episode, having a growth mindset is very important for you to achieve your goals and in the show Tessa emphasises why it is a wise idea - regardless of your age or circumstance - to set your mind on what you want to achieve and who you want to be in the future. As you will hear, through facing discouragements, insults and failures Tessa realised the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and why this is one of the ingredients for success.
On this episode you will learn: 
The recipe for success How to face your enemies   What is success What is a growth mindset   Tessa’s secret for success  What it takes to become an olympic legend The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best.
The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved.
For more information on what is shared in this episode head to www.hayleymeakes.co.uk 

SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. 
This week we will be listening to my interview with The Big Chill Podcast, a bi-weekly podcast that covers the world of sport, popular culture, and more. In this episode, we will be discussing my secret for success. We will be talking about the differences between an athlete and a business person and what they have in common. We will also be talking about how these successful people overcome these challenges and how they changed their mindset towards life. These are just a few of the many things that we will be talking about in this interview. So, get your notes ready and let us get started.
In this episode you will learn: 
How successful athletes and businessman face and overcome challenges  The mindset of an entrepreneur, athlete, businessman etc Being an athlete in the modern era  The modern day (digital world) challenges as an athlete    The growth mindset The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best.
The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved.
For more information on what is shared in this episode head to www.hayleymeakes.co.uk 

SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. 

This week we welcome Joe Foster. Joe and his late brother Jeff were born into the J W Foster & family business, but on their return after 2 years away from home on National Service, they asked questions. 

The year was 1955 and the brothers saw a business still rooted in the 1930’s Their father and uncle were now operating the business and very much like other companies, spent more time feuding than collaborating. 

The brothers founded Mercury Sports Footwear which, after 18 months, they renamed to become the now-famous REEBOK brand. As the surviving Founder of Reebok, Joe still welcomes the opportunity to travel and recounts those early stories from start-up to taking the company to a $4 billion business, overtaking Adidas & Nike to become the World's No.1 sports brand. 

In this episode, Joe talks about his journey together with his brother in building one of the world’s most recongnised brands and how they came up with the brand name. Joe also talks about the processes and struggles in registering a brand name. Joe highlights how he and his brother managed to run the company for so many years, through thick and thin! 

In this episode you will learn:

Joe’s background and upbringing   How Reebok came to be the World’s No.1 sports brand The struggles and challenges in creating and registering a brand name   Sales and business strategies Tactics for expanding your business 
The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best.

The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved.

For more information on what is shared in this episode head to www.hayleymeakes.co.uk

SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. 
This week we welcome Ini Umotong, a Nigerian professional footballer. Ini’s the youngest of six born to Dr Ben Anefiok and Grace Umotong of Ikono in Old Cross River State. She began playing football at the age of five and it was in Primary school where she was spotted by Birmingham City in 2003. She earned her first call up to the Super Falcons in February, 2015 when coach Edwin Okon invited 36 players to camp to prepare for the 11th All-Africa Games qualifiers, 2016 Olympic Games qualifiers and the 7th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals. 

In this episode we will discuss how Ini had to fight cultural pressure to be a football player. She also shares how her background and upbringing influenced her work ethic and choice of career. The challenges Ini faced in reaching her dreams – at a time when women’s football wasn’t very established. Plus the pressure she got from her parents to be a success at school. All of us have dreams and aspirations, in this episode we’ll learn how you can overcome challenges and obstacles that could stop you from reaching your goals

In this episode you will learn:
How Ini achieved her dream of becoming a professional football player How she wanted to be a role-model for women in football How Ini overcame the challenges and obstacles of being a female in footbal Ini’s driving force and inspiration The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best

The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved

For more information on what is shared in this episode head to http://www.hayleymeakes.co.uk