The First Wealth Podcast

Last year there were 820+ gin distilleries in the UK, and only 4 who produced aquavit, a Scandinavian spirit. Sasha Cohen is CEO of the only one whose sole focus is aquavit.

To find and enter such a remarkable gap in the market takes a true trailblazer like Sasha, who committed fully to running Vintersol Distillery in 2019. We hear from Sasha on The First Wealth Podcast as he details the fascinating journey to creating such a prolific, industry-leading family business.

This episode covers:

• The process of creating Scandinavia’s answer to gin: Aquavit
• Overcoming the hurdle of bringing an unknown spirit to a new country
• Pushing comfort zones through drive and ‘bloody-mindedness’
• How Sasha develops a product range that shows off aquavit’s versatility
• The unique challenges and opportunities working in a family business

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A quick glance at the fitness industry will often reveal only a dizzying array of conflicting information, social pressure and (possibly worst of all) advice perpetuating diet culture.

That’s where Lucy Mountain steps in to show that there’s a better way - one with no extremes, no guilt-tripping, and absolutely no BS.

Joining us on The First Wealth Podcast this week, Lucy is a recovered diet culture victim and Founder of Nobs App who shares her authentic approach to content, community-building principles, and how she stays on her entrepreneurial A-game.

This episode covers:

• Lucy’s evolution as an entrepreneur creating an app with social purpose
• The awful consequences of diet culture’s widespread prevalence
• Remaining authentic even if it becomes financially detrimental
• The importance of putting mental wellbeing first when running a business with such focus on social media and community
• How to get out of a funk, focus on small wins and set yourself up for success

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Life often speaks to you and presents opportunities, sometimes you just need to listen. Erika Tamayo did, and it led her to creating a brand that’s reinventing the protein shake.

Erika, Founder of Hermosa, is also responsible for much of the marketing for Barry’s Bootcamp UK, so it’s safe to say that she knows how to stay level when the going gets tough.

In this week’s candid and colourful episode of The First Wealth Podcast, we hear about Erika’s entrepreneurial roots, the secrets to more effective comms, why mistakes are the best thing for us, and how she invites her team to ‘kill the ghost’.

This episode covers:

• Why making mistakes is the best thing you can do
• How Erika took risks and evolved
• Tips for overcoming periods of high stress and overwhelm
• The power of proper communications
• Long term goals for Hermosa

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Dream it. Believe it. Do it. This is the 3 step mantra that leads Pete Pastides in all he’s achieving, whether it be as an accomplished triathlete or an experienced CMO.

Pete, a longstanding First Wealth client, joins us on this inspiring episode of the podcast this week to share how he jumped from IBM into being a first time Founder, his work with the Brownlee brothers on their fitness brand, the passion and determination behind his sporting endeavours, and much more.

This episode covers:

• Taking the intimidating leap into starting a new business
• Goal-setting to give your life and future a sense of purpose
• How Pete amassed his wealth of CMO experience and knowledge
• Collaborating with the Olympian Brownlee brothers on Brownlee Fitness
• Balancing business endeavours with staggering athletic achievements

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The hospitality industry is one with such an impact on all our lives, and we stand to learn from the resilience they’ve shown throughout Covid’s most prevalent years.

Josh Katz is a renowned restaurateur and Founder of Berber & Q, and is the perfect guest on The First Wealth Podcast to talk about the incredible undertaking of opening new restaurants, even for those well acquainted with the process.

We also hear how the pandemic has presented a chance for a pivot in priorities on both a business and personal level, and their amazing £40k fundraising effort as part of a movement to feed the NHS.

Anthony is joined by renowned restaurateur and Berber & Q founder Josh Katz to discuss how he started up his two critically acclaimed restaurants, and talk about the impact of Coronavirus on the hospitality industry. He also talks about the incredible work his team has done in raising over £40,000 for the NHS!

This episode covers:

• The lengthy, laborious but highly rewarding process of opening restaurants
• How Berber & Q have had to react to the uncertainty of Covid
• Josh’s incredible initiative to raise money for NHS workers
• Realigning your time to focus on more personal goals

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