
Klaudia Mitura - Happiness as the new engagement stat
2025/12/16 | 30 mins.
In this episode I'm joined by Klaudia Mitura, L&D Manager at the Science Museum Group and author of The Alphabet of Happiness. Listen in as we discuss what we should really be interested in measuring in the workplace, and how L&D contributes to the picture. Klaudia's positivity shines through in this episode. Enjoy. Klaudia Mitura Thrive

Richard Reis - AI dating
2025/8/06 | 48 mins.
In this episode I'm joined by Richard Reis, entrepreneur and founder of Spark, an AI dating site where real people form real relationships with AI bots. Yes it feels slightly uncomfortable, right? In 2024 Richard set out to experiment with AI and aimed to start a new company every 2 weeks, totalling 25 start ups across the year. But he stopped at number five: Spark. We dig into the ethics of AI dating, what problems it's solving for people and what the future holds for both Spark and AI more broadly. Enjoy! Thrive Richard Reis

Jodie Cook - Digital nomad life, powerlifting and AI coaching
2025/6/05 | 40 mins.
In this episode I’m joined by Jodie Cook - founder of Coachvox - AI for coaches. Jodie is not your average entrepreneur. She’s a powerlifter, a digital nomad, and a passionate writer. We explore the intersection of human and tech, and look towards the future particularly through the lens of AI. Jodie is engaging and enigmatic and this episode captures all of that and more. Enjoy. Thrive Jodie Cook

Marina Gerner - FemTech and The Vagina Business
2025/4/03 | 35 mins.
In this episode I’m joined by Marina Gerner, award-winning journalist and author of the acclaimed book ‘The Vagina Business’. Marina has a clear passion for shifting the status quo when it comes to the narrative surrounding FemTech, and her book broadly explores the future of female health. We unpick why FemTech has historically been an underfunded area, and uncover what the future might hold in this field. Enjoy. The Vagina Business Thrive

Perry Timms - The future of work is human
2025/2/19 | 34 mins.
If you’re interested in why the future of work is human, then this episode is for you. I’m joined by Perry Timms, Founder & Chief Energy Officer, and number 1 most influential HR thinker of 2023. In 2024 Perry was was given the Lifetime Achievement Award from WorldBlu for service to self-managed and democratic, freedom-centred work. We cover why purpose-led work is so important, and what the future has in store at the crossroads of HR & L&D. Enjoy! Thrive Perry Timms



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