First Moves

About First Moves

First Moves is a podcast hosted by Sebastian Nyrup, founder of Unshackled. We explore the journeys of entrepreneurs and insightful individuals across diverse fields, uncovering key decisions, turning points, and lessons that shaped their careers and personal growth. Through candid conversations with experienced entrepreneurs, professionals, academics, creative thinkers, and innovative problem-solvers, we delve into their unique perspectives, uncovering practical wisdom and relatable experiences. Our guests share personal insights into navigating decisions, embracing opportunities, and managing life's inevitable challenges. Whether you're looking to learn, broaden your perspective, at a crossroads professionally, or simply seeking inspiration for your next step, our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and motivation to make thoughtful decisions about your own First Moves.

Publisher

Sebastian Nyrup

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jul 2024

Latest episode

28 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jan 2026

   From Med Student to 300K Followers: Building an Instagram Brand That Actually Helps People

   In this episode, I sit down with Wout Voorderhaak, a medical student who has grown his Instagram to over 300,000 followers while simultaneously balancing his studies and running a business. But Wout's story isn't just about numbers—it's about purpose. Throughout our conversation, Wout shares how his content creation journey has always been driven by one core mission: helping people. Unlike many creators chasing growth for growth's sake, Wout has built his platform on authentic service, creating content that genuinely adds value to his audience's lives.

2. 

   21 Nov 2025

   EP. 33 | Crafting DARQ: Chocolate, Family & Bold Moves | Jorrit Consten

   From a magician’s flair to a full-fledged chocolatier, Jorrit Consten’s entrepreneurial path is anything but ordinary. In this episode, we dive into how Jorrit turned a single workshop into DARQ—a boutique chocolate brand that now spans a café, hotel, ice cream shop, and more. A compelling story of creativity, resilience, and building with family.

3. 

   31 Jul 2025

   EP. 32 | Coaching leaders to the Edge of Performance | Peter Holmark

   Executive coach Peter Holmark reveals what sets exceptional leaders apart—and how they stay grounded through complexity, pressure, and power. From energy management to cultural alignment, this episode is packed with real-world leadership insights and coaching tools for any leader aiming to level up.

Who has been a guest on First Moves

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Christian Bertens
• Vince Meens
• Stèphanie van Heuven van Staereling
• Jens Thies

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

4.8 / 5

23 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

62

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Books guests

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