Life Working with Vicky Clarfelt
Hosted by Vicky Clarfelt · Clarfelt + Co
- 14
- Episodes
- 2024
- First episode
About Life Working with Vicky Clarfelt
A podcast exploring moments where our work and personal lives intersect and the journeys we go on when they do. Open, inspiring and remarkable conversations with guests ranging from an award winning novelist to creative directors, broadcasters, entrepreneurs, and even a happiness consultant. Expect chats filled with love, loss, creativity, grief, parenthood, happiness....Adam Brody shrines, Usain Bolt boat parties...to list a few! Brought to you by Clarfelt + Co (https://www.clarfeltandco.com), a people consultancy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
- Publisher
- Clarfelt + Co
- Category
- business · education · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 12 Nov 2024
- Latest episode
- 24 Jun 2025
Latest episodes
14 episodes in the feed.
24 Jun 2025
E13. Hazel Gale: Embracing Fear + Self-limiting Narratives
Former champion boxer Hazel Gale discusses overcoming self-limiting narratives and societal conditioning to achieve inner peace and professional success after unexpectedly facing her deepest fears in an interview with Vicky Clarfelt.
17 Jun 2025
E.12 Jonny Sweet: Fulfilment + Storytelling
Screenwriter Jonny Sweet discusses his comedy journey, creative process, and defining success with host Vicky Clarfelt in this interview, revealing insights on fulfillment and storytelling.
10 Jun 2025
E11. Oyin Adebayo: Entrepreneurship + Perspective
Vicky Clarfelt interviews Oyin Adebayo, founder of Niyo Group, who shares how her upbringing in Nigeria and transition to the UK shaped her entrepreneurial spirit and fueled her success in tech and social impact.
3 Jun 2025
E10. Sasha Nathwani: Perseverance + Purpose
Film director Sasha Nathwani discusses the perseverance and purpose required to achieve creative dreams, sharing his journey and insights with host Vicky Clarfelt in this interview.
27 May 2025
E9. Dwayne Fields: Adventure + Resilience
Explorer Dwayne Fields recounts his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming the first black Briton to walk to the North Pole in an interview with Vicky Clarfelt, ultimately inspiring underprivileged youth.
20 May 2025
E8. Sophia Handschuh: Family + Business
From a micro-bakery and a newborn in her tiny flat, to make-shift bakeries catching fire and getting rejected by potential investors, to an iconic chain of unforgettably pink bakeries across London with queues down the street - Sourdough Sophia is an unusual story of family legacy and traditional craft intersecting with business acumen, entrepreneurial grit, and working professionally with family. We had an honest, relatable chat about the challenges and rewards of running a family business, sacrifice, resilience, validation and coming back from failure, managing stress, the value of community, and Sophia's German heritage and mission to bring real bread to the UK. Sophia Handschuh (https://sourdoughsophia.co.uk) - @sourdoughsophia (https://www.instagram.com/sourdoughsophia/) on insta @lifeworkingpod (https://www.instagram.com/lifeworkingpod/) on insta - follow us for more episodes and bonus video content! ------------------------------------- Hosted by Vicky Clarfelt Produced by Taqwa Sadiq Artwork by Poppy Newman Video by Nada Smiljanic Mixed by George Powell Brought to you by Clarfelt + Co, a people consultancy. Find out more and say hello at https://www.clarfeltandco.com (https://www.clarfeltandco.com/) Chapters (00:00) Meet Sophia: Founder of Sourdough Sophia (01:31) A Rustic Childhood and Family Traditions (03:52) Escaping to the UK (05:24) The Bread Crisis in the UK (07:48) The Origin Story of Sourdough Sophia (10:24) Closing the Business in Covid (14:11) Balancing Work and Personal Life (14:33) Marriage and Work Stress (15:55) Fire! (17:37) A Rough Start (19:40) Success, Resilience, Validation (23:18) Doing Business as a Couple (26:24) Expanding the Business (27:04) Rejected by Investors (27.37) Community Funding and Investment (28:07) Family Legacy (29:38) Future Plans and Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
13 May 2025
E7. Becky Barnicoat: Being True to Yourself + Creative Voice
We're back!! Starting off S2 with Becky Barnicoat, acclaimed cartoonist for The New Yorker, Guardian, BuzzFeed, The New Statesman and more. Becky shares her long journey to cartooning professionally —from facing discouragement as a child, feeling isolated in formal institutions, and chronic insomnia, to her success as a cartoonist and the launch of her new book 'Cry When the Baby Cries.' We chat about the struggles of creative expression, being true to yourself at work, flow state and finding your unique creative voice, and the challenges of new parenthood! Becky Barnicoat (https://www.instagram.com/beckybarnicomics/) - @beckybarnicomics (https://www.instagram.com/beckybarnicomics/) on insta Get Becky's book - Cry When The Baby Cries (https://www.beckybarnicoat.com/cry-when-the-baby-cries) @lifeworkingpod (https://www.instagram.com/lifeworkingpod/) on insta - follow us for more episodes and bonus video content! Hosted by Vicky Clarfelt Produced by Taqwa Sadiq Artwork by Poppy Newman Video by Nada Smiljanic Mixed by George Powell Brought to you by Clarfelt + Co, a people consultancy. Find out more and say hello at https://www.clarfeltandco.com (https://www.clarfeltandco.com/) Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:25 Becky's Childhood Interest in Cartooning 03:00 Unspoken Rules and feeling Isolated 04:19 Not Being Naturally Talented at Drawing 05:45 Fighting to Pursue Art at School 09:38 Identity Struggles and Creative Voice 12:40 Not Being True to Yourself at Work 13:50 Insomnia and Rediscovering Drawing 17:00 Waking Dreaming and Flow States 18:34 Professional Cartooning 19:05 Pressure, Self-Doubt and Creative Process 23:20 Infantilised at Work, Fear of Being Fired 25:20 Cry When The Baby Cries 25:40 Struggling at Work 27.12 Wardrobe Woes and Ballet Flats 28:55 Parenting and Cartooning 29:48 Loneliness 30:47 Consumerism and Parenting 32:37 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
28 Jan 2025
E6. Harriet Minter: S1 Finale!
An extra special season finale - we're joined by Harriet Minter, the award-winning broadcaster, writer, coach, sex therapist-in-training and workplace revolutionary... this episode truly has it all! Harriet has spent decades writing about and changing the future of work. She famously launched the Guardian's Women in Work section, has appeared on the BBC, Sky News, and sparring with Piers Morgan on the GMB sofa. She hosted a top ten business podcast, has two TED talks and two books on leadership and hybrid work. Harriet and I went behind the scenes of her illustrious career, exploring how her childhood shapes her views about women and work, her mid-life-crisis, and how she overcame childhood traumas and fears about money. She shared how her diabetes diagnosis shifted her approach to work and how looking at our personal relationship styles can actually tell us a lot about improving our work relationships. Brought to you by Clarfelt + Co, a people consultancy. Find out more and say hello at https://www.clarfeltandco.com (https://www.clarfeltandco.com/) Harriet Minter - http://harrietminter.com/ (http://harrietminter.com/) and @harrietminter (https://www.instagram.com/harrietminter/) on Instagram and LinkedIn Harriet's Book - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/57302763-wfh-working-from-home (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/57302763-wfh-working-from-home) Harriet's TED talks on women and work (https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=187s&v=gGkdvg76oEg) and what yoga taught her about failure (https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=25s&v=_NnTAlk2vdk) Chapters (00:00) Meet Harriet Minter (02:04) Harriet's Childhood and Struggles with Asthma (05:32) Impact of Parents' Business on Harriet's Career Views (11:54) Launching Women in Leadership at The Guardian (14:50) Realisations and Milestones (21:41) The Courage to Quit (23:50) Reframing Financial Fears (26:00) Overcoming Childhood Traumas (28:43) Sickness and Work (39:28) Rethinking Work Structures (42:29) Personal and Workplace Relationships (44:12) The Gottman Institute and Toxic Work Relationships (49:15) Leadership Styles (51:24) Final Thoughts Hosted by Vicky Clarfelt Produced by Taqwa Sadiq Artwork by Poppy Newman Socials and Content by Zina Wilkins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
20 Jan 2025
E5. Samantha Clarke: Happiness + Life Working
For Blue Monday we're speaking with Happiness Consultant, Samantha Clarke. Sam is on a mission to change our thinking around wellbeing and work as the author of 'Love It or Leave It, How to be Happy at Work', a lecturer at the School of Life and Simon Sinek's InspireU, a neuroaesthetician and global change-maker. Sam and I chat about what it means to be happy at work, her personal journey balancing her health and career, and how 'purpose' doesn't have to be as elusive and challenging as it often seems. A wise, insightful, and timely conversation about stress, conflict and compromise at work, job titles and self-worth, different generational and cultural perspectives on work, and how our environments shape us. Brought to you by Clarfelt + Co, a people consultancy. Find out more and say hello at www.clarfeltandco.com (https://www.clarfeltandco.com/) Samantha Clarke - https://www.samanthaand.co/ (https://www.samanthaand.co/) and @samanthaand_ (https://www.instagram.com/samanthaand_/?hl=en) on Instagram 'Love It or Leave It, How to be Happy at Work' (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/52904028-love-it-or-leave-it) by Samantha Clarke Chapters (00:00) Meet Samantha Clarke (00:55) Journey to Happiness Consultancy (05:53) Defining Happiness and Fulfilment at Work (06:56) Job Titles, Purpose Umbrella and Self Worth (09:27) Cultural Perspectives on Work and Identity (12:19) Generational Differences (14:30) Finding Your Values (17:08) Stress, Conflict and Compromise (19:50) Happiness on the Spectrum of Emotions (20:40) Historical Emotion, Purpose and Choice (22:22) Locating Pain (23:05) Monetising Hobbies (24:40) Illness and Realisations (28:40) Neuroaesthetics, Grief and Personal Growth (32:03) Does Work Define You? (33:39) Our Environments Shape Us (34:30) Final Thoughts Hosted by Vicky Clarfelt Produced by Taqwa Sadiq Artwork by Poppy Newman Socials and Content by Zina Wilkins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
14 Jan 2025
E4. Sarah Hesz: Parenting + Life Working
We're kicking off 2025 with Sarah Hesz, an advertising director turned tech startup entrepreneur and advocate for supporting parents with loneliness, childcare, and going back to work. Struggling with the unexpected isolation and loneliness of being a new mother led Sarah and a fellow mum to create Mush, a social app for parents with over a million downloads. Being a female founder is tech isn't always easy, but Sarah is fuelled by her mission to support parents everywhere, she explains how parental loneliness and childcare are issues that have huge economic and societal impact on all of us. An honest, open and practical conversation about solutions to the challenges of work and parenting. Brought to you by Clarfelt + Co, a people consultancy. Find out more and say hello at www.clarfeltandco.com (https://www.clarfeltandco.com/) Chapters (00:00) Introducing Sarah Hesz (02:02) An Introvert in Advertising (03:10) Loneliness and Early Motherhood (05:45) Returning to Work After Maternity Leave (08:05) Identity as a Working Parent (11:14) Founding Mush: A Social App for Parents (17:33) Being a Female Tech Start-up Founder (21:37) Societal Impact of Parental Loneliness (24:00) Mothers in Work and Building a Better Society (26:45) The Economy, Businesses and Supporting Parents (33:25) Compartmentalising and The Mental Load (34:45) Sarah's Top Tip for Parents Hosted by Vicky Clarfelt Produced by Taqwa Sadiq Artwork by Poppy Newman Socials Content by Zina Wilkins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
3 Dec 2024
E3. Peigh Asante: Creativity + Entrepreneurship + Life Working
For creatives, it can be hard to know where to draw the line between you and your work. Peigh Asante is a true multi-hyphenate, he is the co-founder of Swim Dem Crew, a creative director in advertising, a community leader and an entrepreneur. When his music career didn’t work out, Peigh turned to running to work through the disappointment. However, a knee injury stopped him in his tracks and to rehabilitate Peigh taught himself to swim as an adult. Ten years later he runs Swim Dem Crew, a club that empowers underserved communities through swimming and a global brand that works with the likes of Puma, Google and Usain Bolt. A super positive and insightful conversation about defining what 'work' means in your life, overcoming failure, burnout, boundaries, personal brand, passion and creativity. Brought to you by Clarfelt + Co, a people consultancy. Find out more and say hello at www.clarfeltandco.com (https://www.clarfeltandco.com/) Peigh Asante - https://www.itspeigh.com/ (https://www.itspeigh.com/) and @peigh (https://www.instagram.com/peigh/#) on instagram Swim Dem Crew - @swimdemcrew (https://www.instagram.com/swimdemcrew/#) on instagram Chapters (00:00) Meet Peigh Asante: A Journey from Music to Swimming (01:40) Defining Work (02:35) Injury and Learning to Swim (06:48) Swim Dem Crew and Community Empowerment (08:10) Collaborations and Partnerships (10:12) Peigh's Music Career (16:00) Balancing Creativity and Constraints (21:04) Personal Branding and Identity (22:25) Burnout and Boundaries (26:51) Reflecting on Work and Life (27:34) Final Thoughts Hosted by Vicky Clarfelt Produced by Taqwa Sadiq Artwork by Poppy Newman Socials Content by Zina Wilkins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
28 Nov 2024
E2. Lucy Ivison: Loss + Life Working
In her twenties, Lucy was working her dream job in film casting, rubbing shoulders with the stars and mortifying herself in front of celebs. But when her father’s dementia worsened, Lucy had to quit that life to become his carer. She turned to writing as a creative outlet and today she is an award-winning YA novelist. I’ve known Lucy for twenty years and have always been inspired by her resilience, positivity, creative talent and her lens on the world. Her story is a reminder of how life’s unexpected twists, turns and losses can lead us onto new paths. Brought to you by Clarfelt + Co, a people consultancy. Find out more and say hello at https://www.clarfeltandco.com Lucy Ivison - @lucyivison (https://www.instagram.com/lucyivison/) on instagram and Lucy's Books (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7339555.Lucy_Ivison) Support for families affected by Dementia - https://www.dementiauk.org/ (https://www.dementiauk.org/) Hosted by Vicky Clarfelt Produced by Taqwa Sadiq Artwork by Poppy Newman Socials and Content by Zina Wilkins Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Life Working (00:15) Meet Lucy Ivison (01:06) Casting + Celeb Encounters (06:05) A Turning Point - Family Challenges (15:26) Quitting Her Dream Job (17:44) Becoming an Author + Caring + Loss (28:38) Lucy's Career Today (30:01) Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
18 Nov 2024
E1. Alex Holder: Time + Money + Life Working
Many of us have dreamt of throwing our cards up in the air, moving abroad and setting up a book shop...Alex Holder actually did it! Alex Holder is a writer, journalist, creative director and owner of Salted Books, Lisbon. Alex was at the heart of London’s creative community, known for her work as an executive creative director in advertising and as content director at Elle. But after quitting her job and seeing a financial therapist, Alex reframed her thinking about time, money and creativity. This shift of perspective sparked her bold decision to move to Lisbon and set up Salted Books. I really enjoyed our super inspiring conversation about reframing the role of work in our lives and how we can choose to live - and work - differently. If you're considering a big change, or curious about navigating changing ambitions in work and life, this episode is for you! Brought to you by Clarfelt + Co, a people consultancy. Find out more and say hello at https://www.clarfeltandco.com (https://www.clarfeltandco.com/) Alex Holder - https://alexholder.co/about/ (https://alexholder.co/about/) and @alexandreholder (https://www.instagram.com/alexandreholder/) on instagram Salted Books - https://saltedbooks.com/ (https://saltedbooks.com/) and @saltedbookslisbon (https://www.instagram.com/saltedbookslisbon?igsh=MThpZHlmaDY3dzZ4cg==) on instagram 'Open Up: Why Talking About Money Will change Your Life' by Alex Holder - (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44281511-open-up (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44281511-open-up)) Alex's book recommendation is 'All Fours' by Miranda July - (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197798168-all-fours (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197798168-all-fours)) Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Life Working (00:40) Meet Alex Holder (03:51) Alex's Career in Advertising (11:03) The Shift: Maternity Leave and New Perspectives (17:24) Time and Money (22:06) Moving to Lisbon and Opening a Bookshop (28:22) Freedom, Anxiety about the Unknown, and Work-Life Balance (33:43) Conclusion Hosted by Vicky Clarfelt Produced by Taqwa Sadiq Artwork by Poppy Newman Socials and Content by Zina Wilkins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
12 Nov 2024
E0 Life Working with Vicky Clarfelt
A podcast exploring moments where our work and personal lives intersect and the journeys we go on when they do. Open, inspiring and remarkable conversations with guests ranging from an award winning novelist to creative directors, broadcasters, entrepreneurs, and even a happiness consultant! Expect chats filled with love, loss, creativity, grief, parenthood, happiness....Adam Brody shrines, Usain Bolt boat parties...to list a few! Brought to you by Clarfelt + Co, a people consultancy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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