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  • My Thoughts, Musings And Feelings As 2020 Draws To A Close: Mesh Kumar, Serial Entrepreneur and Podcast Host
    Dec 23 2020

    Welcome to Season 2 of Big Ideas With Mesh! Exclusive interviews with dreamers, pioneers, visionaries, and people who challenge the status quo! We will be delving into their story, their dreams, and ultimately their vision for the future. 

    In our final episode, I finish the season with some musings, thoughts, and reflections on the 29 episodes I have recorded for the show, and take stock of this strange year we call 2020. The podcast has been a fantastic experience in a year of ups and downs, challenges and hurdles. This shorter episode is my little take on the year, and to wrap up before season 3 launches in February 2021.

    This episode was originally recorded on 23rd December 2020.

    Your Host: Mesh Kumar
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meshkumar
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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mesh_Kumar

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    19 m
  • Being A Jack Of All Trades Has Endless Opportunities, Perks And Learnings: Toby Allen, Founder, Advisor and Mentor
    Dec 22 2020

    Welcome to Season 2 of Big Ideas With Mesh! Exclusive interviews with dreamers, pioneers, visionaries, and people who challenge the status quo! We will be delving into their story, their dreams, and ultimately their vision for the future. 

    In our fourteenth episode of the new season, I catch up with Toby Allen, a serial entrepreneur who is currently the Chief Product Officer at Skipr but also wears many hats as a mentor, advisor, consultant, and investor to name just a few. He has a background working for corporates and startups alike and has a fascinating history working in the gaming, creative agency, advertising and fintech industries. 

    We spoke about all things gaming, entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, venture building, domain names, family life, passion for learning, the wonders of being a parent, and many other fascinating topics. 

    This episode was originally recorded on 12th December 2020.

    Toby's Contact Details:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobyallen
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobyallen007
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/tobyallen007
    Website: http://www.tobyallen.com
    Company: https://www.startupmill.co

    Your Host: Mesh Kumar
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meshkumar
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mesh_kumar
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mesh_Kumar

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    1 h
  • Human Connection And Optimism Are The Pillars For Success: Viviane Paraschiv, Entrepreneur and Retail Transformation Manager
    Dec 17 2020

    Welcome to Season 2 of Big Ideas With Mesh! Exclusive interviews with dreamers, pioneers, visionaries, and people who challenge the status quo! We will be delving into their story, their dreams, and ultimately their vision for the future. 

    In our thirteenth episode of the new season, I catch up with Viviane Paraschiv, who has been been on 10+ years journey working within luxury companies at the forefront of new multichannel experiences, innovation and change. She is currently a Retail Transformation Manager at Farfetch and previously worked at Ralph Lauren and Louis Vuitton. She also has the pleasure of being my Co-Founder with our startup, Twist Supper Club, which we will naturally delve more into. 

    We spoke about all things travel challenges, living abroad, fashion, luxury, sustainability, networking, pregnancy, female empowerment, the power of technology, building human connection, and many other fascinating topics. 

    This episode was originally recorded on 12th December 2020.

    Viviane's Contact Details:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianeparaschiv
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisvivp
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/VivianePara
    Website: https://www.twistsupper.club

    Your Host: Mesh Kumar
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meshkumar
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mesh_kumar
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mesh_Kumar

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    49 m
  • Leveraging Technology To Help Democratise Education And Learning: Kaitlin Fritz and Olga Kravchenko, Co-Founders, Musemio
    Dec 9 2020

    Welcome to Season 2 of Big Ideas With Mesh! Exclusive interviews with dreamers, pioneers, visionaries, and people who challenge the status quo! We will be delving into their story, their dreams, and ultimately their vision for the future.

    In our twelfth episode of the new season, I catch up with Kaitlin Fritz and Olga Kravchenko,  two fascinating and inspirational ladies who are changing the way education and technology can be merged together seamlessly. They are the Co-Founders of Musemio, an Edtech startup that believe in making art, culture, and history accessible to all children with the help of technology. Their virtual reality platform provides children aged 7-12 the opportunity to explore their curiosities in culture through the power of gaming.

    We spoke about all things education, young people, museums, London life, university entrepreneurship, grants, fundraising, startup challenges, how technology is changing the world, the power of female entrepreneurship, and many other fascinating topics.

    This episode was originally recorded on 4th December 2020.

    Kaitlin's Contact Details:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlin-fritz-4ab76a10a
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kmfritz43
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaitlin_fritz

    Olga's Contact Details:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-kravchenko-london
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olga_kravchenko
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Olga_Krav4enko

    Musemio Contact Details:
    Website: https://musemio.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musemiouk
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/MusemioUK

    Your Host: Mesh Kumar
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meshkumar
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mesh_kumar
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mesh_Kumar

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    Website: https://www.bigideaswithmesh.com

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    54 m
  • The Power Of Confidence And Preparation Are Key Attributes In Life: Peter Hopwood, Speaking Coach, Presenter and MC
    Dec 5 2020

    Welcome to Season 2 of Big Ideas With Mesh! Exclusive interviews with dreamers, pioneers, visionaries, and people who challenge the status quo! We will be delving into their story, their dreams, and ultimately their vision for the future. 

    In our eleventh episode of the new season, I catch up with Peter Hopwood, a global speaking coach, mentor, presenter and voiceover artist. He is an internationally experienced live events MC and has lived in 7 countries so far and worked in 32 to date! He has an absolutely fascinating story and it is my pleasure to welcome him onto the show. 

    We spoke about all things travel challenges, living abroad, being an MC, the power of live events, how to prepare yourself for a talk, understanding the rules of remote interviews and zoom calls, why confidence is critical to succeed in life, and many other fascinating topics. 

    This episode was originally recorded on 25th November 2020.

    Peter's Contact Details:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterhopwoodpublicspeaking
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterhopwood
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/HopwoodMedia
    Website: http://peter-hopwood.com
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEdpj1M3GSpGfIvUo79M1cQ

    Your Host: Mesh Kumar
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meshkumar
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mesh_kumar
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mesh_Kumar

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    Website: https://www.bigideaswithmesh.com

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    48 m
  • Giving A Voice And Platform To Everyone, Will Create Positive Change: Jack Street, Founder and Podcast Host
    Nov 26 2020

    Welcome to Season 2 of Big Ideas With Mesh! Exclusive interviews with dreamers, pioneers, visionaries, and people who challenge the status quo! We will be delving into their story, their dreams, and ultimately their vision for the future.

    In our tenth episode of the new season, I catch up with Jack Street, the Founder and CEO of Demographica UK, an independent media outlet that provides a space for young people of all viewpoints to share their views on politics and social issues. He is also a recent politics graduate from The University of Portsmouth and is passionate about giving a voice to those who don’t have one.

    We spoke about all things politics, education, young people, interviewing politicians, changing the system, climate change, grass roots activism, the dangers of the main stream press, racism, Brexit, national sovereignty and many other fascinating topics.

    This episode was originally recorded on 25th November 2020.

    Jack's Contact Details:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-s-43844311a
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demographicauk
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/demographicauk
    Website: https://www.demographicauk.com
    Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/demographicast/id1489358649

    Your Host: Mesh Kumar
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meshkumar
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mesh_kumar
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mesh_Kumar

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    Website: https://www.bigideaswithmesh.com

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    53 m
  • Sharing Stories Of Food And Sustainability, One Plate At A Time: Precious Pioneer, Chef, Foodie, Creative & Podcast Host
    Nov 21 2020

    Welcome to Season 2 of Big Ideas With Mesh! Exclusive interviews with dreamers, pioneers, visionaries, and people who challenge the status quo! We will be delving into their story, their dreams, and ultimately their vision for the future.

    In our ninth episode of the new season, I catch up Precious Pioneer, a chef and therefore naturally a huge foodie and creative who is also an all around passionate, bubbly and caring human being. She has made it her mission to showcase her experiences and relationship with food, cooking, nutrition, health & wellbeing for all of us to see. She has her own blog, podcast and YouTube channel that captures her life journey!

    We spoke about all things being a chef, moving as a child, being part of a military family, the importance of food education, sustainability, obesity, covid challenges, moving to a new country, and her vision for the future of the world, amongst many other fascinating topics.

    This episode was originally recorded on 14th November 2020.

    Precious's Contact Details:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preciouspioneer
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preciouspioneer
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/preciouspioneer
    Blog: https://preciouspioneer.medium.com
    Podcast: https://anchor.fm/preciousthefoodie

    Your Host: Mesh Kumar
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meshkumar
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mesh_kumar
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mesh_Kumar

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    Website: https://www.bigideaswithmesh.com


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    48 m
  • Screw It, Just Do It - How To Live Your Life And Have Fun Along The Way: Alex Chisnall, Founder, Advisor and Podcast Host
    Nov 18 2020

    Welcome to Season 2 of Big Ideas With Mesh! Exclusive interviews with dreamers, pioneers, visionaries, and people who challenge the status quo! We will be delving into their story, their dreams, and ultimately their vision for the future.

    In our eighth episode of the new season, I catch up with Alex Chisnall, who is not only one of the most ambitious, driven and successful entrepreneurs and podcasters I know, he is also a wonderful human being and I class him as a good friend too. From working as a journalist, to cabin crew, to personal trainer to startup advisor and podcast host, he really has had a varied and fascinating career to date! He is perhaps best known for running the #1 rated entrepreneurship podcast and podcasting agency, Screw It, Just do it. It was great to have him on the show!

    We spoke about all things entrepreneurship, life at Virgin Atlantic, being a journalist, living by the sea, travelling the world, taking up running, developing good fitness habits and routines, interview celebrities, building a number 1 rated podcast and agency, having fun and building a life worth living amongst many other fascinating topics.

    This episode was originally recorded on 10th November 2020.

    Alex's Contact Details:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-chisnall
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderchisnall
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexchisnall
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/podpreneur.co.uk
    Website: www.ultimatepodcastmastery.com

    Your Host: Mesh Kumar
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meshkumar
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mesh_kumar
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mesh_Kumar

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    Website: https://www.bigideaswithmesh.com

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    36 m
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