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The SuperPower Podcast with Gian Power Gian Power
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Want to be inspired by the greatest minds in the world? Join Gian Power as he interviews extraordinary guests and unlocks their unique superpower. Why listen? In 2015 Gian's father was murdered, changing his life forever. Gian recognised that we all have a story and by sharing it, we can unlock our true potential. Gian founded TLC Lions, taking his storytelling expertise to companies globally including onboard all Emirates & Virgin Atlantic flights.
From the brightest brains in business to stories of survival, these stories are life-changing. Join the conversation now. Follow @gianpower!
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EP 6: Jihyun Park - Escaping North Korea.. Twice
Jihyun Park's story is one of determination and courage. Jihyun was born in North Korea in 1968 and later escaped there not once but twice.
Growing up under one of the world's longest-running dictatorships, she’s seen events in her life that would break most of us. From witnessing public executions, being a victim of human trafficking and later being imprisoned. Jihyun's resilience kept her going across her 10 year journey of escaping North Korea to making it to the UK in 2008.
Jihyun continues to raise awareness of the plight of North Korean women and the criminal injustice against humanity. Jihyun's story is one that needs to be shared with the world. Join Gian Power as he interviews Jihyun Park to hear her remarkable story.
In this episode, Gian and Jihyun discuss:
⚡ Growing up in North Korea in the 70s and 80s
⚡ The devastating impact of the famine in the 90s
⚡ Overcoming adversity to escape twice
⚡ The reality of human and sex trafficking
⚡ Rebuilding your life after trauma
⚡ What it truly means to find happiness
Sources mentioned in the episode:
⚡ The Hard Road Out: One Woman’s Escape From North Korea by Jihyun Park & Seh-lynn Chai
Follow Gian:
Instagram: @gianpower
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gianpower/
Follow Jihyun:
Twitter: @JihyunPark7
Instagram: @jipark7
LinkedIn: @jihyunpark
Filmed at the luxury Pan Pacific London - https://shorturl.at/hmIW8 / @panpacificlondon
Music provided by http://spoti.fi/NCS
Produced by ID2 Media -
E5: Joe Foster - The Founder Of Reebok
Reebok. One of the most iconic sports brands in the world and now it's time to meet Joe Foster who founded the company back in 1958!
Joe was born into a family of shoemakers who date back into the 1800s, his grandfather also JW Foster who created the first spiked running shoe. His family would go on to provide running shoes and trainers to athletes as early as the 1904 and 1908 Olympics!
Since founding Reebok, Joe found himself taking the brand to America and later globally. Today Gian Power interviews Joe to learn about the early stories in Joe’s life, how Reebok was created and the highs and lows of starting a company in the 1950s to now being valued up to $2 billion dollars.
In this episode, Gian and Joe discuss:
⚡ The reasoning behind the Reebok name
⚡ The challenges of being in business with your family
⚡ How to pick yourself up after multiple failures
⚡ Creating the world's number one running shoe in the 1970s
⚡ Entrepreneurship from a young age
⚡ The highs and lows of building a multi billion dollar brand
⚡ The power of having an optimistic mindset
⚡ How to push through the ongoing competition with Nike and Adidas
Sources mentioned in the episode:
⚡ Shoemaker: The Untold Story of the British Family Firm that Became a Global Brand by Joe Foster
⚡ Survive & Thrive by Joe Foster
Follow Gian:
Instagram: @gianpower
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gianpower/
Follow Joe:
Instagram: @reebokthefounder
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joe-foster
Filmed at the luxury Pan Pacific London - https://shorturl.at/hmIW8 / @panpacificlondonMusic provided by http://spoti.fi/NCSProduced by ID2 Media -
E4: Mala Tribich MBE - Surviving The Holocaust
Mala Tribich’s story is one of hope and inspiration. Mala was born in 1930 and shares her story of surviving the Holocaust that saw the murder of over six million Jews.
Gian Power interviews Mala to hear her firsthand story of the Holocaust as she witnessed the sheer brutality of the Nazi regime and the devastating impact for her own family, at just the young age of 9. From the Ghettos of Poland to surviving Bergen Belsen Concentration Camp, Mala joins Gian to share her story and discuss the dangers of unchecked antisemitism, race hatred, and dehumanisation.
Mala Tribich MBE is an educator for The Holocaust Educational Trust - a charity whose mission is to educate every person from every background about the Holocaust and the important lessons to be learned for today.
In this episode, Gian and Mala discuss:
⚡Life before, during and after World War II
⚡The inhumane conditions of life in the Ghettos
⚡Becoming a slave labourer at the age of 12
⚡Surviving the holocaust and being liberated from Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp
⚡Anti-semitism and how hate can transpire
⚡Finding the resilience to continue in worst of times
⚡Mala's lessons of rebuilding her life after the war
⚡Why we all have a part to play in ensuring history doesn't repeat itself
If you want to find out more about Mala and the Holocaust, please visit The Holocaust Educational Trust - www.het.org.uk
Follow Gian:
Instagram: @gianpower
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gianpower
Follow The Holocaust Educational Trust:
Website: https://www.het.org.uk/
Instagram: @holocaustuk
Facebook: @HETcharity
Twitter: @Holocaust UK
Filmed at the luxury Pan Pacific London - https://shorturl.at/hmIW8 / @panpacificlondonMusic provided by http://spoti.fi/NCS
Produced by ID2 Media -
E3: Alice Liveing - How Fitness Saved My Life
Alice Liveing is one of the biggest names in fitness. After encountering an abusive relationship at age 16, Alice turned to health and fitness to help her redefine her inner happiness and turn her life around.
Gian Power interviews Alice, a personal trainer, best selling author, podcast host and influencer. Having gone through her own journey with her mental and physical health, Alice has amassed a following of over 600,000 people on her social platforms and released three books, inspiring people through healthy eating and fitness. Today Alice is a proud ambassador for Women’s aid and she shares her story to support others who have gone through domestic violence and empowers individuals to recreate their own success.
In this episode, Gian and Alice discuss:
⚡ How to spot the signs of an abusive relationship
⚡ Rebuilding yourself from domestic violence
⚡ Disordered habits around food and eating
⚡ Challenges of social media and online bullying
⚡ Rebuilding your presence and narrative
⚡ Importance of leading a healthy lifestyle and fitness
⚡ Practicing gratitude
Follow Gian:
Instagram: @gianpower
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gianpower/
Follow Alice:
Instagram: @aliceliveing
Filmed at the luxury Pan Pacific London - https://shorturl.at/hmIW8 / @panpacificlondon
Music provided by http://spoti.fi/NCS
Produced by ID2 Media -
E2: Kevin Hines - Why I Jumped From The Golden Gate Bridge
Mental Health Matters. Aged 19, Kevin Hines attempted to take his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. He is now one of only 39 people who’ve survived that 25-story jump.
Gian Power sits down with the award winning Mental Health Activist and filmmaker Kevin Hines. After surviving jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge, Kevin has dedicated his life to spreading a message of hope. Kevin openly discusses mental health and becoming a bridge between people who have made similar attempts and their parents, siblings, children, spouses and friends. Kevin’s story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a reminder for us to love the life we have. Now it’s time for Kevin to share his story and superpower with you.
In this episode, Gian and Kevin discuss:
⚡Impact of bullying on your mental health
⚡Negative thoughts and vicious self-loathing
⚡Challenging your inner critical voice from childhood
⚡Living with Bipolar Depression
⚡The power of asking for help
⚡Emotional and mental pain vs physical pain
⚡Suicide prevention
⚡Kevin’s tips if you’re struggling with mental illness
Sources mentioned in the episode:
⚡Conquering the Inner Critical Voice by Dr. Lisa and Robert Firestone
⚡Watch Kevin’s film ‘Suicide - The Ripple Effect’
⚡Watch @kevinhinesstory Mental Health Hacks on Youtube
Follow Gian:Instagram: @gianpowerLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gianpower
Follow Kevin:Instagram: @kevinhinesLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevinhinesstory
Filmed at the luxury Pan Pacific London - https://shorturl.at/hmIW8 / @panpacificlondonMusic provided by http://spoti.fi/NCSProduced by ID2 Media -
E1: Ben Francis MBE - Building Gymshark To A $1.5 Billion Business
Want to learn from the UK's youngest Billionaire? Gian sits down with Gymshark founder and CEO Ben Francis MBE - one of the true success stories of British Business in the 21st Century.
Ben founded Gymshark aged 19 and some years later in 2020, Gymshark became the second of only two UK brands to achieve Unicorn status. Gian uncovers the superpower that helped him take the company from $0 to a $1.5 Billion business, reaching over 17 million people in 180 countries.
In this episode, Gian and Ben discuss:
⚡ Building a business from nothing to $1.5 Billion
⚡ Youngest Billionaire - Happiness, Freedom & Prosperity
⚡ Valuing your self-worth
⚡ Are investors and investment really needed to start and grow your business?
⚡ Why family are key to your success
⚡ Mindset & Mental Fitness for successful entrepreneurs
⚡ How to approach negotiations
⚡ Riding the highs and lows of business
⚡ Find out Ben's ethos, values & success driven mindset and how you can translate that into your life
Follow Gian:
Instagram: @gianpower
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gianpower
Follow Ben:
Instagram: @benfrancis
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gymshark/
Filmed at the luxury Pan Pacific London - https://shorturl.at/hmIW8 / @panpacificlondon
Music provided by http://spoti.fi/NCS
Produced by ID2 Media