What does it really take to build a startup from scratch?

In this episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast, host Warren Munson speaks with Josh Williams, co-founder of Town, a new community platform on a mission to help people rediscover and support their local independent businesses. Founded less than a year ago, Town is already building momentum by rewarding shoppers for buying local and connecting communities through tech.

Josh opens up about his journey from a series of side hustles to launching a tech startup with purpose. He talks candidly about the challenges of bootstrapping, managing self-doubt, balancing ambition with reality and why perseverance matters more than ever in the early stages.

This is a must-listen for anyone thinking about launching their own business or curious about what happens behind the scenes during a startup.

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This episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast covers…

• How Town is helping revive independent retail

• The inspiration behind the idea (and how Amazon played a role)

• Lessons from a year of building a startup

• Why Josh believes constraint fuels creativity

• The highs and lows of early entrepreneurship

• The importance of co-founders and complementary skills

• Balancing purpose with profit and scalability

• Why AI won't replace human connection

• Overcoming doubt, fear of failure, and burnout

• Josh's advice for anyone thinking of starting their own business

00:00 – Intro

01:10 – What is Town and why it exists

03:15 – The mission to revive independent business

06:20 – How the idea for Town began

08:55 – Early startup challenges and first customers

11:20 – The highs and lows of year one

13:40 – Lean building and bootstrapping lessons

17:00 – Self-funding vs raising capital

19:40 – Why focus and persistence matter

23:20 – Planning Town's growth and data insights

28:50 – Facing failure and overcoming doubt

31:40 – The importance of co-founders

36:30 – AI and the future of human connection

40:35 – Lessons from the Evolve Accelerator experience

47:20 – Josh's top advice for aspiring founders

50:00 – Closing reflections

What makes a truly high-performing team, and why do so many fail to reach that level?

In this episode of The Evolve to Succeed Podcast, Warren Munson sits down with Nick
Fewings, founder of Ngagement Works and author of Team Lead Succeed. Known as a
"Teamologist," Nick shares insights from over three decades of experience helping leaders
and teams reach their potential.

From his early leadership struggles at Barclays to coaching global organisations, Nick
explores the psychology of teamwork, covering trust, purpose, accountability and the fine
balance between empathy and strategy.

He also reveals why only 10% of teams are truly high-performing and how leaders can
cultivate consistency, communication and psychological safety within their organisations.
Packed with practical advice and relatable stories, this episode is a masterclass in leading
people, fostering collaboration and creating teams that thrive together.

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This episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast covers…

+ How failure led Nick to study team dynamics
+ Why most teams are only "average" performers
+ The difference between leadership and management
+ Building psychological safety and trust
+ Balancing empathy with strategic leadership
+ Aligning personal and organisational purpose
+ Handling misaligned team members
+ Encouraging open, candid communication
+ Embedding accountability across a team

Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Intro
01:00 – How failure sparked a passion for teamwork
04:45 – What makes a team dysfunctional?
06:50 – Leadership vs. Management
09:10 – Building trust and psychological safety
13:50 – Managing stress and self-awareness as leaders
15:40 – The art of strategic empathy
17:15 – Purpose, alignment and shared values
22:30 – Communication, honesty and feedback
32:10 – Accountability within teams
39:00 – The myth of KPIs
43:20 – Advice to your younger leadership self
46:00 – Outro and Reflections

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What if you could completely transform your health, energy, and outlook in just a few years?

This week on the Evolve to Succeed Podcast, Warren is joined by Rachel Williams, founder of Zest Lifestyle, wellbeing coach, and passionate advocate for preventative health. Rachel's story is remarkable - 25 years ago she was overweight, smoking 40 cigarettes a day, drinking heavily, and burnt out from her high-pressure corporate career. Then one morning in a Barcelona hotel, she had her "OMG moment" and decided to change everything.

Since then, Rachel has not only rebuilt her own life but has dedicated the last two decades to helping others do the same. In this conversation, she shares the five pillars of wellness -sleep, eat, move, think, and pause - and explains how small, consistent changes can have a profound impact on your health and longevity. We also dive into the dangers of ultra-processed food, the rise of burnout, and how businesses can create cultures of wellbeing that benefit both people and performance.

Rachel's mission is clear: extend healthspan, not just lifespan. Her insights will inspire you to rethink your daily habits and take control of your wellbeing.

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• 00:00 – Intro & Rachel's Transformation Story

• 03:00 – The OMG Moment in Barcelona

• 07:30 – From Corporate Life to Wellness Coach

• 10:30 – The Five Pillars of Wellness

• 18:00 – Small Habits, Big Health Gains

• 26:30 – Weight Loss Drugs, Risks & Realities

• 29:30 – Mental Health, Stress & Ultra-Processed Food

• 40:00 – Building a Culture of Wellbeing at Work

• 44:00 – Zest Nation & The Blue Zone Inspiration

• 54:00 – Rachel's Definition of Success: Balance