Provocateurs

Sarah Moxom

Step into a world of bold ideas and daring conversations with Provocateurs. Hosted by the dynamic Sarah Moxom, this podcast invites you into a space where change-makers, go-getters, and trailblazers share their stories, insights, and hard-earned wisdom. From dissecting today’s most pressing issues to diving deep into personal growth, relationships, and entrepreneurship, Provocateurs isn’t afraid to push boundaries and ask the questions that matter. Every episode is designed to challenge your thinking, ignite your curiosity, and leave you inspired to see the world in a whole new light. Ready to step outside your comfort zone? Tune in and join a conversation that’s equal parts daring and enlightening. This is more than a podcast—it’s a catalyst for your next big breakthrough.

  1. 1d ago

    From Scrapyard to Music Empire: Building London East From Scratch

    From a dusty East London scrapyard with zero electricity to hosting massive 15,000-person festival crowds, Matt’s journey with London East is as raw and authentic as the rave culture he promotes. Running a major music venue and festival site isn't just about booking huge DJs; it's a relentless game of managing soaring overheads, dealing with unpredictable UK weather, and constantly adapting to a shifting nightlife industry. Matt shares how his military background shaped his approach to crowd logistics, the chaotic early days of serving drinks out of shipping containers, and why he chooses to stay completely independent. It is a gritty, honest look at what it really takes to build an entertainment empire from the ground up, keep the vibe strictly underground, and survive the high-stakes gamble of the UK event scene. 5 Key Takeaways Start Raw and Scale Authentically: London East literally started in a grit-covered scrapyard with portable loos and a single bar cut into a shipping container, proving vibe supersedes perfection. Diversify Your Space: Relying solely on late-night clubbing is risky; leasing surrounding containers to tattooists and beauty parlours creates a consistent, daytime revenue stream to offset quiet periods. Build Transparent Authorities Relationships: Inviting local councils and police down to events to see the safety operations first-hand builds invaluable trust and secures long-term licensing. Layout Dictates the Vibe: A great rave space shouldn’t just be a massive, empty box; it needs unique characters, secret corridors, and intimate pockets that mimic iconic venues like Pikes Ibiza. Independence Means Agility: Operating without a corporate partner allows for split-second operational decisions, even if it means owning every single mistake along the way. 5 Direct Quotes From Matt "Every decision falls onto you. So if you f**k up, you can own it. I don't f**k up." "The floor was just dust, grit... grease everywhere. We just put a sound system in either side, cut a hole in a container, and that was the bar." "I don't just like an open space. I like little corridors, little secret spots to go in. Similar to Pikes in Ibiza." "You’re not always winning in the club game... you could buy loads of drink and only 200 people turn up, then you’ve still got to pay everyone." "I take to stuff I love. This don’t feel like work to me. I love it. I love organizing it, I love doing the operations." Podcast Chapters 01:00 - The Origins of London East & Wheeler's Farm 02:22 - From Scrapyard to Music Venue: Improvised COVID Logistics 06:30 - Designing the Underground Vibe & Supporting New Talent 08:12 - Diversifying Genres, Festival Scale, and Nightlife Economics 21:15 - Navigating Crowd Security and Licensing Authorities 27:44 - The Power of Street Parties, Creative Vibe Touches, and Future Vision Social Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@provocateurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarah.moxom/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCQvMWLaLTayKshPyGOEg/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/⁠⁠

    46 min
  2. May 25

    The Forbidden Forest Story: Scaling a Raw Underground Movement into a Global Brand

    In this episode of Provocateurs, we sit down with Joe Quinn, an industry veteran who transitioned from a resident DJ at Gatecrasher to the founder of Forbidden Forest and his latest venture, Ultra Warehouse . Joe shares the raw, "blind risk" origins of starting a festival with strangers and growing it by 2,000 people per show until it reached a massive scale . We go behind the scenes of the festival world, discussing the high-stakes financial risks that led to his exit from Forbidden Forest and why he believes building a community-led brand is more valuable than booking expensive headline DJs . From carrying £200,000 in a duffel bag to launching a projection-mapped festival in a 15th-century Slovenian castle, Joe provides a masterclass in event logistics, business intuition, and staying grounded in a wild industry . Key Takeaways The "Pallet Stage" Era: Starting Forbidden Forest in a forest at Donington Park with stages built literally out of pallets and raw energy . The Del Boy Mistakes: Lessons learned from buying 1,000 Soviet Arctic military jackets with upside-down logos and running out of booze within three hours of opening . Financial Chaos: The nerve-wracking story of transporting over £200,000 in cash in a duffel bag after the security truck broke down . Why Brands Beat Talent: Joe’s philosophy on why the customer experience and atmospheric trust are more important for longevity than a Beatport Top 10 lineup . The Warehouse Revolution: Turning a dilapidated recycling center into Ultra Warehouse, a destination venue that is revitalizing Derby’s nightlife scene . International Expansion: Details on his new, intimate 5,000-capacity festival in Slovenia featuring "no phones" and projection-mapped castle walls. Timestamps [00:01:45] Transitioning from DJing to "blind risk" event organizing. [00:04:45] The 120k ceiling: Why artist budgets stayed the same while the crowd doubled . [00:08:35] The Duffel Bag Story: Dealing with 200k in cash and a broken security truck . [00:13:45] The pressure of post-COVID risk and the decision to sell Forbidden Forest . [00:19:10] Why Derby ravers are traveling to London and how to keep them local . [00:27:50] Slovenia: Finding 15th-century castles and emerald green lakes for the next rave. [00:35:10] The "eclectic mix" of characters and the 10k DJ set myth. [00:41:50] Dutch Mastery: Why the Netherlands does raves better than the UK . [00:52:50] The lost art of the "warm-up" DJ. Joe Quinn Links https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joe-quinn-466403152 https://www.instagram.com/joequinn_ff/ Forbidden Forest https://www.instagram.com/forbiddenforestuk/ https://www.forbidden-forest.co.uk/ Ultra Warehouse https://www.instagram.com/ultra.warehouse/ https://www.ultrawarehouse.net/ Social Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@provocateurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarah.moxom/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCQvMWLaLTayKshPyGOEg/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/⁠

    59 min
  3. May 18

    PR is Dead: Why Traditional Press No Longer Drives Festival Ticket Sales With Josh From Jukebox PR

    In this episode of Provocateurs, we sit down with Josh Karpf, the Managing Director of JukeboxPR. With a background at the "corporate beast" that is Ministry of Sound, Josh shares his journey of joining Jukebox when it was still the "Wild West" and transforming it into the professional powerhouse it is today . We dive deep into the changing landscape of PR, where Josh argues that traditional press no longer drives ticket sales . We also get the exclusive behind-the-scenes breakdown of the infamous Ministry of Sound "Break-In" stunt, which involved staging 100 "kids" with crowbars and notifying the police to ensure the viral chaos didn't lead to real arrests . From expanding a massive influencer network to the $5 billion hit the alcohol industry is taking from Gen Z, this is an essential look at the future of music marketing . Key Takeaways The Corporate Transition: Josh discusses his six-and-a-half years at Ministry of Sound and why moving to an independent agency allowed for more "innovation" and "freedom" . The Death of Traditional PR: Why features and interviews are now for "profile positioning" rather than conversion, and how social media has taken over . Staging a Crime for Clicks: A full breakdown of the Lab 54 x Ministry of Sound break-in, including real-time reactions from unsuspecting cleaners and the industry at large . Scaling Jukebox: How the agency grew from 7 people to 30, shifting from a male-dominated "Wild West" to a diverse, multi-departmental team . The Gen Z Shift: Why younger audiences are drinking less, spending more on "pop-up culture," and demanding authenticity from the influencers they follow . Vegas & EDC Week: Why spending a full week in Las Vegas is a mistake and the reality of interviewing A-list artists like Chris Lake. Timestamps [00:00:00] Introduction [00:03:46] The fast-paced reality of running Jukebox. [00:07:00] Leaving Ministry of Sound and the lessons learned from a "corporate beast". [00:09:50] Expanding Jukebox: Moving from electronic roots into live music and reggae . [00:13:00] Implementing structure: Reports, decks, and the rebranding of Jukebox. [00:18:00] The Ali G lookalike: Staging a viral Carpool Karaoke parody. [00:30:52] The Break-In: How Jukebox fooled the music industry for April Fools. [00:36:15] Why traditional written press no longer drives conversion. [00:44:00] Gen Z trends: The massive hit to the alcohol industry . [00:52:15] Hottest Festivals & Venues: Glastonbury, Reggae Rise Up, and the Ministry refurb. Jukebox PR https://www.jukeboxpr.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxpr/ Social Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@provocateurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarah.moxom/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCQvMWLaLTayKshPyGOEg/⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

    1h 4m
  4. May 11

    The Fixer: Managing Winter Wonderland & The Secret History of UK Grime

    In this debut podcast appearance, we sit down with the man known in the industry as "The Fixer.". With a career spanning three decades, he has transitioned from the underground Grime scene to the UK’s largest mainstream attractions . We explore his accidental entry into Winter Wonderland, where a single phone call about printing cups led to him becoming the Event Director for a 3.5-million-person operation . Parallel to this, we dive into his work with NothingSorted.com, where he captured the raw, unfiltered rise of UK Garage and Grime . From the chaos of the Astoria shooting to the controversial Form 696 that effectively banned a generation of music, this episode is a masterclass in resilience, pivoting, and the importance of "giving people their flowers" while they can still smell them. Key Takeaways The Winter Wonderland Lorry Disaster: How a 6:00 AM mistake with a 40-tonne Arctic lorry led to a life-changing meeting with the event's owner . The "Fixer" Mentality: Putting out fires before they happen and managing the military-grade logistics of the Bavarian Village . Banning UK Music: A deep dive into Form 696 and how police profiling forced Grime and Garage further underground . Gunshots at Ali Pally: Recounting the legendary 2001 Universal Sounds event and why the police made the rare choice not to shut it down . The VHS to Digital Journey: Preserving over 1,000 mini-DV tapes of Grime history and the battle to reclaim his content from YouTube . Celebrity Encounters: Introducing Robbie Williams to the stage and hosting superstars like Simon Cowell and Virat Kohli in the VIP . Timestamps [00:03:50] The Krombacher Beer connection: How a cricket match led to a business empire . [00:07:05] The "Alan Sugar" moment: Racing down Edgware Road for TV screens and HDMI cables . [00:11:45] What it really takes to be the Event Director of the Bavarian Village. [00:17:45] Addressing the critics: Is Winter Wonderland actually overpriced? . [00:24:45] The Astoria Shooting: The day the Grime scene changed forever . [00:30:35] "All Lethal B tracks are banned": The war between the police and the DJ booth . [00:41:45] The Mosh Pit vs. The Grime Crowd: Understanding cultural perceptions of "trouble" . [00:52:45] Creating the first-ever Grime DVD in 2002 . [01:01:45] Reclaiming the archives: The fight with YouTube and Meta . Muks Social Links https://www.instagram.com/muks.nuthingsorted?igsh=MjVvemVvN2JuY3Br https://www.youtube.com/@nuthingsorted Social Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@provocateurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarah.moxom/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCQvMWLaLTayKshPyGOEg/ ⁠This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

    1h 18m
  5. May 4

    32 Years of House Music: From Cigarette Packet Branding to Global Festivals - Love to Be Founders Marc & Tony

    In this episode of Provocateurs, we are joined by Marc and Tony, the driving forces behind the legendary house music brand Love To Be. Spanning over three decades, the brand has evolved from a mid-90s weekly residency in Sheffield to a global touring powerhouse and festival organiser. Tony shares the "back of a f*g packet" origins of the brand's iconic logo and how a blagged DJ gig led to a life without ever having a "proper job". We dive into the brutal reality of the music industry’s shift, discussing why bar culture and artist fees contributed to the death of the super club, and how the "original party people" of the 90s are actually messier than the modern Gen Z raver. Key Takeaways The 32-Year Legacy: How Love To Be stayed relevant across three decades by staying true to house music roots while evolving into the festival market. The Death of the Nightclub: An insider look at how consumer habits changed and why expensive headliners made club residencies unsustainable. Scaling to Festivals: The "pinch-me" moment of walking out to a sea of 6,000 people on Royal Land in Harrogate. The VIP Experience: Why modern ravers want luxury—from hair and makeup stations to a "Confessions Booth" with a nun for clubbing sins. Wild Stories: Tony and Marc recount the "dirty protest" on a 90s dance floor and the 24-hour party culture of Leeds. The Sober Generation: Why Gen Z is the most sensible generation of ravers yet, while their parents are still going wild. Timestamps [00:01:10] The 32-year origin story of Love To Be. [00:10:45] Why the era of the Super Club came to an end. [00:18:15] Moving from the club booth to organizing 6,000-person festivals. [00:41:40] Why 90s ravers are wilder than Gen Z. [00:43:40] The infamous "dirty protest" story. [01:02:20] Inside the VIP: Confessions booths and fairground games. LovetoBe Tickets https://www.lovetobeevents.co.uk/events-1 Lovetobeevents Links https://www.instagram.com/lovetobeevents/ https://www.facebook.com/lovetobeevents https://www.youtube.com/@lovetobeevents Social Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@provocateurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarah.moxom/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCQvMWLaLTayKshPyGOEg/ This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠

    1h 2m
  6. Apr 27

    The Dubai Reset: 17 Years in the "Wild West" & Surviving the 2026 Economic Shift

    In this deep-dive episode of Provocateurs, we sit down with Kieran Lindsay, a 17-year Dubai veteran and founder of the Be More Than Group. Moving to the Middle East at just 23 years old—long before it was the global "influencer" hub it is today—Kieran witnessed the evolution of Dubai from a "Wild West" startup town into a global powerhouse . Kieran shares the unfiltered reality of his early days in commission-only financial sales, which he describes as "Wolf of Wall Street-esque," and how those high-pressure "smash and grab" tactics formed the foundation of his business empire . We discuss the current "massive reset" happening in Dubai, the challenges of managing the Dubai World Cup during unprecedented floods and regional "boom booms," and why he believes the industry has temporarily "lost its soul" . Key Takeaways The Early Days: Moving to Dubai in 2009 when it was "frowned upon" and the world was in a credit crisis . Wolf of Wall Street Beginnings: The grueling reality of cold calling, power hours, and selling the dream in an unregulated market . The Post-COVID "Steroid" Era: How the hospitality industry exploded after 2020 and why the current slowdown is a necessary reset for the city .Managing Crisis: The logistics of the Dubai World Cup, dealing with $12 million stakes, licensing issues, and 2,000 trucks on the road for flood control. The "New School" vs. The OGs: Why the younger generation of partiers prefers "bougie" beach clubs over traditional all-inclusive value . The Power of the Pivot: Kieran’s philosophy on business survival: "I would rather have 10% of something than 100% of nothing". 00:00:15 – Intro & The Dubai World Cup: Discussion on the prestige of the event and the $12 million prize for the winner . 00:01:20 – The 5-Month Struggle: Dealing with the Dubai Racing Carnival and the logistical nightmare of managing 4,000 people during floods . 00:02:45 – Surviving the "Boom Booms": Navigating regional unrest and licensing issues during the project's peak . 00:03:50 – Financial Reality: Scaping through the project without losing money in a high-risk environment . 00:05:50 – Moving in 2009: Arriving at age 23 during the global credit crisis when moving to Dubai was "frowned upon" . 00:07:05 – The "Millionaire by 30" Dream: Being sold the vision of international success at a Heathrow seminar . 00:07:45 – The Wolf of Wall Street Era: The "smash and grab" reality of cold calling and commission-only financial sales . 00:10:00 – Be More Than Group: Overview of the five divisions: Events, Agency, Entertainment, Families, and Dance . 00:13:30 – Pre-COVID vs. Post-COVID: The transition from niche, local clubs to the "Super Club" era of White and Zero Gravity . 00:14:45 – The "Steroid" Era: How the industry exploded after the 2020 reset and the rise of massive festival brands . 00:16:15 – The New School Crowd: Why the younger generation prefers "bougie" beach clubs over traditional all-inclusive brunches . 00:18:00 – Losing the Soul: Why the industry has lost the community support that existed between 2016 and 2019 . 00:20:30 – The "Massive Reset": Why the current economic and political slowdown is a necessary "cleansing" for the city . 00:22:45 – Pivot, Pivot, Pivot: The importance of adapting business models to residential community venues rather than tourism . 00:25:30 – Trusting the System: Why the Dubai government’s $1 billion injection into hospitality is a game-changer . 00:28:15 – Safety Perceptions: Addressing the UK press’s "World War III" narrative versus the reality on the ground . 00:32:00 – Regulation Growth: Moving from the "Wild West" to high-standard health and safety on construction and event sites . 00:36:15 – The Power of Partnership: Why Kieran would rather have "10% of something than 100% of nothing". 00:40:00 – Final Advice: Encouraging hospitality owners to gamble on new concepts to keep the money flowing . Kieran Links https://www.instagram.com/followkieran/ https://www.instagram.com/bemorethanevents/ https://www.bemorethanevents.com/ Social Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@provocateurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarah.moxom/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCQvMWLaLTayKshPyGOEg/

    48 min
  7. Apr 20

    I Nearly Died in Childbirth & Was Back DJing in 2 Weeks: The DJ Nikki Beatnik Story

    In this high-octane episode of Provocateurs, we are joined by the "multifaceted icon" DJ Nikki Beatnik. With over 30 years in the industry, Nicki has toured six continents, played in 70 countries, and acted as the music director for global stars like Kelis. Nikki pulls back the curtain on the "hot mess" of the modern music industry, from the death of UK club culture with 80% of clubs now closed to the "streaming scam" where artists need 4 million streams just to make minimum wage. Most importantly, Nikki shares her harrowing personal story of nearly dying in childbirth and the "superhuman" hustle of returning to the DJ booth just two weeks later in C-section pants. We also explore the global explosion of her brand, Mums That Rave, which has reached 100 million views by empowering women to reclaim their identity through dance. Key Takeaways The 10,000 Hour Rule: Why playing small, messy club gigs is the only way to truly learn the craft of DJing compared to modern TikTok fame. The Industry Regression: Why festival lineups have moved back toward being 90-100% male despite the surge of talented female DJs. The "Streaming Scam": The reality of earning £0.003 per stream and how fake playlists and AI are squeezing out independent creators. Childbirth & Survival: A raw account of losing four pints of blood in an emergency C-section and the pressure to "fake it" back on stage while still pumping breast milk. Mums That Rave: How Nicki created a global safe space that bypasses the "beige Instagram mom" stereotypes. The Power of Club Culture: How nightlife serves as a melting pot for fashion, style, and social change across generations. Timestamps [00:03:27] Playing the first club gig at 17. [00:08:20] The decline of UK nightlife: Why 80% of clubs are gone.[00:15:18] The physical hardship of carrying 60kg of records and facing assault at work. [00:29:07] The math of streaming: Why the current system is "rubbish" for artists. [00:32:44] Why Nicki refuses to talk about age on her platforms. [00:40:58] The birth story: Nearly dying and the 6-week "eternity" away from the decks. [00:57:28] The birth of "Mums That Rave" and hitting 100 million views DJ Nikki https://www.instagram.com/djnikkibeatnik/ https://www.instagram.com/mumsthatrave/ http://www.djnikkibeatnik.com/ Social Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@provocateurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarah.moxom/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCQvMWLaLTayKshPyGOEg/

    1h 13m
  8. Apr 13

    The Reality of Living in Dubai, Are Men Intimidated By Women & More with Founder of Heels & Feels

    In this unfiltered and high-stakes episode of Provocateurs, we are joined by Cherelle Jay, the force behind the global dance empire Heels & Feels. From the West End stage to the boardroom, Cherelle reveals the "savage" reality of building a multi-business brand while navigating the isolation of being a high-visibility founder. Cherelle opens up about the trauma that nearly broke her—from an ex-partner robbing her home and car to the "social punishment" women face for owning their sexuality and financial independence . We discuss her raw experiences living in Dubai during regional unrest, why she believes "manifestation" without strategy is a lie, and the internal strategy behind rebranding her famous "Get P***y Paid" mastermind to Presence Pays . Key Takeaways The Identity Crisis of Relocation: Why Cherelle felt she hit the "end of the road" in London and moved to Dubai to see who she was without the noise of her hometown . Dubai Unfiltered: A firsthand account of living on the Palm while missiles are being intercepted overhead and why the community is pulling together despite the "eerie" quiet . The Business of Sisterhood: Moving past "empowerment" as a buzzword to the hard numbers of franchising, including overseeing 1,700+ new bookings. The "Beta" Man & High Visibility: Why successful women are often socially punished before they are respected, and the impact of dating men who are intimidated by financial independence. Rebranding "P***y Power": Navigating the digital footprint and the nuances of using one's body as a business asset while planning for a future of marriage and children . The Narcissistic Pursuit: Why entrepreneurship is a "narcissistic pursuit" and how that conflicts with the selfless act of being in love . Timestamps [00:03:15] Living in Dubai during missile interceptions and floods. [00:05:42] The "End of the Road" in London: Dealing with business loneliness . [00:14:20] Franchising Heels & Feels: Making the hard calls for sustainability . [00:29:10] The horror story: "My ex stole £8,000, robbed my car, and broke into my house" . [00:36:12] Rebranding from "Get P***y Paid" to "Presence Pays". [00:43:20] Why manifestation is 80% energetics and 20% relentless strategy . [00:47:05] The fear of love: Why being an entrepreneur is a "narcissistic pursuit" . [00:51:00] The "Narcissistic Pursuit": Why being an entrepreneur requires a level of "delusion" that isn't normal . [00:54:00] The Manifestation Myth: Why she doesn't buy into "21-day challenges" without 80% strategy and hard work . [00:58:30] The Fear of Love: Why a selfless act like love is scarier to a "savage" business owner than financial risk . [01:01:00] Intimacy over Gloss: Refusing to "fake depth" on a first date and the search for a disciplined partner . [01:04:30] Where to find Cherelle Jay and how to join the Heels & Feels franchise . Heels & Feels https://www.heelsandfeels.com/ https://www.instagram.com/heelsandfeelsuk/ Cherelle https://www.instagram.com/cherellejay/ Social Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@provocateurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarah.moxom/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host Bio Sarah Moxom is the ultimate powerhouse—an accomplished serial entrepreneur, seasoned investor, and master of navigating the human connection. At just nineteen, she founded her first company, a thriving temporary staffing agency, which she has successfully led for over two decades. With a remarkable ability to blend business acumen with emotional intelligence, Sarah is passionate about exploring the intricate interplay of entrepreneurship, relationship dynamics, people skills, and leadership. Her wealth of experience and sharp insights into human behaviour make her a compelling guide through the challenges of life and business. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your communication skills, build stronger relationships, or take your ventures to the next level, Sarah is here to inspire and empower you every step of the way. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sarahmoxom.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1h 25m

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Step into a world of bold ideas and daring conversations with Provocateurs. Hosted by the dynamic Sarah Moxom, this podcast invites you into a space where change-makers, go-getters, and trailblazers share their stories, insights, and hard-earned wisdom. From dissecting today’s most pressing issues to diving deep into personal growth, relationships, and entrepreneurship, Provocateurs isn’t afraid to push boundaries and ask the questions that matter. Every episode is designed to challenge your thinking, ignite your curiosity, and leave you inspired to see the world in a whole new light. Ready to step outside your comfort zone? Tune in and join a conversation that’s equal parts daring and enlightening. This is more than a podcast—it’s a catalyst for your next big breakthrough.

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