The Evolve to Succeed Podcast

20/08/2026

Would you have backed yourself sooner?

Looking back on their journey, Jess and Nick Bain admit that the security of a job was hard to walk away from, especially with a young family.

But sometimes the opportunity is worth the leap.

"If we'd have bet on ourselves, maybe we would have done it earlier."

Fast forward to today and they’re the owners of Halo Associates, having taken the business on through an MBO in 2022.

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17/08/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Betting on Ourselves: Buying and Building a Business.

Jess and Nick Bain took a big leap and bought Halo Associates through a management buyout.

They join Warren to talk about backing themselves, funding the deal, growing the team and the reality of running a business together as husband and wife👀

An honest conversation about risk, leadership and making a business your own.

🎧 Watch or listen now on your favourite platform!

13/08/2026

🔦 Podcast Spotlight: Jeff Mostyn

Success is easy to talk about when everything is going well. But what about when it isn't?

Former AFC Bournemouth Chairman Jeff Mostyn knows a thing or two about navigating pressure, setbacks and uncertainty.

In this conversation, Jeff shares the experiences that shaped him, the importance of belief and teamwork, and why great leadership is about far more than the final result.

Football fan or not, there are plenty of lessons here for anyone leading a team or business.

🎧 Watch or listen now, links 👇

07/08/2026

🔦 Podcast Spotlight: Brendan Hall

What can sailing around the world teach you about leading a business?

Quite a lot.

As skipper of the winning Clipper Round the World Yacht Race team, Brendan Hall knows what it takes to lead people through uncertainty, build trust under pressure and keep a team moving in the same direction.

A powerful conversation on leadership, resilience and why great teams don't happen by accident.

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29/07/2026

Sometimes it takes a crisis to show you what community really means.

Barbara Cox-Lovesy shares the remarkable story of living through the Great Hanshin earthquake in Japan, and why the support she experienced changed the way she thinks about leadership, wellbeing and looking after people.

It's a powerful reminder that strong communities don't happen by accident.

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16/07/2026

👀 What if the secret to a healthier business isn't working harder... but working smarter?

In this week's episode, Warren welcomes back nutritionist, wellbeing expert and author Barbara Cox-Lovesy to explore what business leaders can learn from Japanese culture.

From preventing burnout and creating healthier workplaces to embracing imperfection and building sustainable habits, this conversation is packed with ideas that can make a real difference.

Because healthier leaders build healthier businesses.

Watch now 👉 https://youtu.be/ikNfj6wSU1s

On this episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast, Warren Munson wel...

13/07/2026

NEW EPISODE 🔔

What can UK business leaders learn from Japan?

Quite a lot, it turns out.

In this episode, we welcome back Barbara Cox-Lovesy, after being one of our first guests… 6 years ago!!

Barbara shares the Japanese habits that have shaped her approach to leadership, productivity and longevity.

💡 Why perfection slows progress
💡 How to prevent burnout
💡 The power of community
💡 Why living longer should also mean living better

A fascinating conversation with practical ideas you can start using straight away.

🎧 Watch or listen to our latest episode, out today
https://youtu.be/ikNfj6wSU1s

07/07/2026

🔦 Podcast Spotlight: Warren Munson

"It feels like I've gone through this journey... started the business, grown it, ridden the rollercoaster, exited, and now I'm focusing on Evolve as the opportunity."

Warren's perspective on exit isn't just theory. It's built on first hand experience.

Having built, grown and successfully sold Inspire, he now works with business owners preparing for their own next chapter.

If you're thinking about growth, succession or exit, this conversation is a great place to start.

🎧 Watch or listen now!

30/06/2026

🔦 Podcast Spotlight: Warren Munson

What does it really feel like to sell the business you've spent years building?

In this conversation, Warren opens up about the journey from founding Inspire to making the decision to exit.

He reflects on the highs, the doubts and his biggest regret.

🎧 Watch or listen now, links 👇

23/06/2026

🔦 Podcast Spotlight: Revisiting Warrens episode, reflecting on his business journey of of building, growing and ultimately exiting his business, Inspire.

One message stands out: successful exits don't happen by accident.

They require planning, preparation and a clear understanding of what comes next.

Whether exit is five months or five years away, it's never too early to start thinking about it.

🎧 Watch or listen now, links 👇