Weird Shit Works

About Weird Shit Works

Stories about really weird shit that some of the most successful entrepreneurs, founders, CEO’s, Authors, Artists and Athletes in the world have tried, to get them through difficult challenges and help them become the best in their field… It worked for them, maybe it could work for you! As a journalist and therapist, I’ve collected these stories from some of the most successful people in the world, about the life changing things that worked to make them who they are today. Their stories are so powerful and so weird, that I couldn’t not put them all together in one podcast. By listening to weird shit that has worked for them, you might be able to find some weird shit that works for you!

Publisher

Charlotte Austin

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jan 2025

Latest episode

19 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Mar 2026

   Hester Musson - Author of The Times Best Selling book The Beholders & new release, The Night Hag

   Author Hester Musson shares her journey of healing endometriosis and overcoming fears, revealing personal stories of overcoming challenges and childhood wounds in this interview.

2. 

   30 Jun 2025

   Vivien Wong - Co-Founder Little Moons

   Vivien Wong, co-founder of Little Moons, shares her entrepreneurial journey, discussing how she coped with grief and made difficult decisions to achieve success in the competitive food industry in this interview.

3. 

   26 Feb 2025

   Gijs van de Wal - Design Director at Design and Innovation Agency AKQA

   Gijs is Design Director at design and innovation agency AKQA. He started life as an awkward child, who found it tricky to fit it. Navigating his early life with more questions than answers, it was tough to stand out, when all he wanted to do was fit in. Now however, being different is his super power. Today Gijs consults with world famous big brands about how they can stand out! He approaches life with mischief and can find the fun in any situation! In this episode he talks about how he has honed his mind to see the world through a more joyful lens; turning pain into passion. He talks about his journey to leadership and the importance of finding your own voice, embracing neurodivergence ... And he shares an ingenious way of turning messy information into meaningful designs.

4. 

   30 Jan 2025

   Annie Masciavè - Head of Creative Production at Vinted

   Annie has tried so much weird shit, it's hard to choose her top 3 strangest adventures! Sharing personal stories of grief, rejection and ambition she takes us on her journey of discovery. With advice on rituals and routines that help her to stay grounded, Annie, as ever, funny warm and wise, talks about how weird shit helps her navigate the ups and downs of life, as well as balancing her high profile role at Vinted.

Podcast Authority Score: 2 / 100

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Quality

4

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

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