The Wonderful Leaders Podcast Dan Maudhub

Dan is joined by Matt Parfitt, CEO of Grace Enterprises, who shares his surprise entrepreneurial story that took him from primary school teacher to serial entrepreneur. Hear the business journey that began with gardening and grew to cleaning, events and now biscuits. Be inspired by Matt’s incredible motivation behind starting each business and gather leadership advice from a leader of multiple businesses.
In this episode:
The weekend Matt quit his profession   
Finding business models to fit the employment demand
Managing multiple businesses and leadership lessons learnt
Not 1 but 2 professions quit
This isn't it, more businesses to come
Find out more about Grace Enterprises here.
About Our Guest:
Matt is a seasoned entrepreneur, having given up his teaching career in 2007 to follow the call of being a ‘Godly employer'. He has a vision for seeing the church re-enter the world of business, creating opportunities and resources for the kingdom. Matt has now started 3 social enterprises: Radiant Cleaners, Jubilee Events and Half the Story, each a sustainable business providing real jobs for people who have multiple barriers to work...
 
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Tim Nelson, CEO at Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance, shares about the vital work they do and their ambition to bring an end to modern slavery. Be inspired by Tim's tenacious ambition in the face of overwhelming challenges and find out how you can support this life changing work.
In this episode:
Tim's background and formative experiences
The unshakable realisation of the issue of modern slavery
Starting and growing a non-profit
Managing emotional pressure on a daily basis
About Our Guest:
Tim Nelson is the co-founder and CEO of Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance. Hope for Justice is an international charity working to bring an end to modern slavery and human trafficking and offers an effective and proven model that is replicable, scalable, and award-winning. The charity’s vision is to live in a world free from slavery and its work across five continents and in 7 countries is focused on preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society... 
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Dan and James Poulter (aka JP), CEO at Vixen Labs, discuss the hype and issues surrounding AI and its impact for faith communities. Listen to this thought provoking conversation and be inspired to take a proactive approach and join the discussion. 
In this episode:
Becoming an entrepreneur
The hype cycle and AI
Taking a proactive approach
Finding inspiration
Find out more about the Ecclesiai community here. 
Vixen Labs AI Consumer Index 2023
About Our Guest:
James Poulter is the founder and CEO of Vixen Labs one of the UK’s leading Voice Technology companies and is a thought-leader and speaker on Innovation Culture, the Future of Work and Emerging Technologies (including the metaverse).
Previously as Head of The LEGO Group’s Emerging Platforms & Partnerships team as part of the Digital Consumer Engagement division, James pursued new technologies, platforms and partners to build digital consumer engagement with LEGO customers, shoppers and consumers on a global basis... 
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Dan is joined by Ben Towers, Co-Founder and CEO of Happl, who shares his inspiring entrepreneurship journey that started at age 11. Now tackling ill-mental health across the world, Ben gives advice on finding the right mentor and how to stay grounded.
In this episode:
What makes an entrepreneur
The founding story of Happl
Finding the right mentor
Faith and entrepreneurship
Staying grounded 
About Our Guest:
Ben Towers is one of ‘the most influential entrepreneurs on the planet’ whilst still only being 24 years old. Ben started in business aged 11 and has since successfully exited his marketing agency, invested in disruptive start-ups... 
 
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Dan and James Perry, Co-Chairperson of COOK, continue their conversation from their Wonderful Summit session to discuss how business can be a force for good. Be inspired by James' stories of overcoming challenges to build a company that has a tangible impact on its employees and the community.
In this episode:
The start of COOK and the early challenges
Building a company on values
Initiatives for impact
Building a strong team through value led hiring
Leadership lessons
About Our Guest:
James is co-Chairman of COOK, a certified B Corp since 2013. He co-founded the B Corp movement in the UK. He is also a Founding Partner of...
 
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Dan is joined by Robert Netzly, President and CEO of Inspire, who shares his passion for biblically responsible investing. Listen and be encouraged as Robert tells of the growth and favour that proceeded his step of faith into business.
In this episode:
Discovery of biblically responsible investing
Stepping out in faith 
Holding true to the core values
Lessons from the journey
About Our Guest:
Robert Netzly is the CEO and Founder of Inspire. He is responsible for strategic vision and keeping the firm fanatically focused on our mission to inspire transformation for God’s glory throughout the world by providing biblically responsible investments that create meaningful change in the lives of people across the globe....
 
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