Powerful Nonsense - The Millennial Podcast For Entrepreneurs, Artists & Creatives
253 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsPowerful Nonsense is a weekly podcast for young entrepreneurs, side-preneurs and creatives. Cem & Wayne's weekly discussions and interviews will give you ACTIONBLE steps for getting ahead in the digital economy. We want this podcast to support students, graduates and anyone else in adapting to the digital economy, one which rewards those who are passionate about pursuing their dreams, constantly learning and making a positive change for themselves and others. Our fortnightly discussions will deliver explore areas such as starting an online business, improving your techno literacy, education, employment, entrepreneurship, self growth, creativity, happiness, productivity, mindfulness and motivation. Yes all of that!
This podcast tackles entrepreneurship from a grass roots level.
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Episodes
Finding Your Minimal Viable Lifestyle (MVL)
March 27, 2015 09:00 - 44 minutes - 51.4 MBIn this episode, Cem & Wayne discuss why it's so important for entrepreneurs and sidepreneurs to figure out the total cost of their minimal viable lifestyle in order to pursue their business ventures without freaking out about money! They share their own financial experiences transitioning into entrepreneurship and why figuring out what's enough and having that covered can increase your opportunities and expose the things you value most.
Is It Love, Or Is It Insecurity? w/ Mansal Denton
March 20, 2015 09:00 - 1 hour - 79 MBIn this episode, Cem & Wayne interview Mansal Denton to find out just how far some of us are willing to go for the things we deeply desire. Mansal shares his story honestly and openly on how his insecurities landed him in prision for six months and why trying to fit lead him to self-sabotage.
Youth Enterprise, Education & Karma w/ Richard Strudwick
March 13, 2015 09:00 - 57 minutes - 66.2 MBIn this episode Cem, Wayne and special guest Richard Strudwick discuss the opportunities and challenges for youth enterprise in the new digital economy. They talk about where the educational system is at and where it needs to be heading in order to foster young entrepreneurs, why good karma can lead to good business and finally we bust through some of the misleading glamour associated with the entrepreneurial lifestyle.
How To Escape The Poor Man Inside You
February 27, 2015 09:00 - 36 minutes - 42.1 MBDo you trade time for money? Do you spend more time on entertainment than you do on self education? Are you holding out for that big lottery win? If you answered yes, then chances are you're living with a Poor Man's Mentality. In this episode Cem and Wayne talk about how your current habits and mindset could be hindering your wealth in all aspects of life. They discuss where and how these traits are developed and why awareness and small consistent changes can be the only way out.
Technology in Education - Why We're Missing The Point
February 20, 2015 09:00 - 41 minutes - 47.7 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why the education system is constantly playing catch up with technology and why coding classes, textbooks on ipads and digital whiteboards are missing the point when it comes to lauching the classroom of the future. We talk about how education needs to move from knowing to doing, from teacher centered to student centered, from individual to team work in order for students to become economically independent once they leave.
How To Be A Human When Networking w/ Ash Phillips
February 13, 2015 09:00 - 48 minutes - 55.5 MBCem and Wayne welcome special guest Ash Phillips on the show to talk about networking in the 21st century! Ash is the founder of an organisation called YENA (The Young Entrepreneur Networking Association) a social enterprise that brings young people together to increase their opportunities for success. We discuss the common mistakes that young people make when networking as well as debunking some of the myths and outdated information that is currently floating around on the web.
Why Successful People Say 'No' More Often
February 06, 2015 09:00 - 29 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why, in a world of opportunities and competition it is important to get comfortable saying "no" more often based on James Altucher's new book "The Power Of No." They discuss why we fall in the trap of saying yes even when it's not in our best interest and why saying no more can save you time and money and lead to more value and impact with your yeses!
Reinvent Yourself - How To Stay Relevant In A Fast-Changing World
January 30, 2015 09:00 - 34 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne talk about why we should all be adopting an anti-fragile approach to life by constantly reinventing ourselves in order to stay relevent and fruitful in our careers, our mindsets and our relationships. They discuss several processes you can follow and touch on some of the challenges you may face such as resistance and how to remain authentic when in a constant state of change.
Morning Routines For Non-Morning People
January 23, 2015 09:00 - 31 minutes - 36.4 MBNot a morning person? Do you find yourself skipping breakfast and rushing out of the door with your coffee in toe? What you need is a strong morning routine. In this episode Cem and Wayne explain why morning routines can be the key to unlocking your personal growth. We talk you through several easy morning routines based on our own experiences and learnings from Noah Kagen (GEBY), Michael Hyatt, Hal Elrod (SAVERS) and many other taking as little as 6 minutes per day (if you are often in a ru...
Why Your Willpower Sucks And What To Do About It
January 16, 2015 09:00 - 34 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne talk about two of the biggest factors towards the success or failure of your 2015; willpower and stress. They discuss the personal energy crisis that many of us face and how that energy crisis often effects the decisions that we make and the life we are able create. We also talk about why reframing how we relate to stress can destroy procrastination and help you to get more done this year.
2014 Year In Review - Reflections & Learnings
January 08, 2015 09:00 - 44 minutes - 51.1 MBHappy New Year! In this episode Cem and Wayne reflect on 2014 and share the lessons that they have learned with you. They share their most valuable insights into the mistake that they have made (so you don't have to) as well as the things that they managed to get right and where they're hoping to go in 2015!
How To Be A Student Entrepreneur w/ Junior Ogunyemi - Part 2
December 29, 2014 15:24 - 56 minutes - 65 MBIn this two part episode, Cem interviews Social Entrepreneur and writer of “How To Be A Student Entrepreneur,” Junior Ogunyemi to talk about why being a student is the optimal time to become an entrepreneur as well as why our digital economy demands entrepreneurship. We discuss how your family upbringing may or may not influence how entrepreneurial you are, why entrepreneurship is 90% mindset, how to find the right mentors to speed up your learning curve and much, much more!
How To Be A Student Entrepreneur w/ Junior Ogunyemi - Part 1
December 10, 2014 05:30 - 50 minutes - 57.9 MBIn this two part episode, Cem interviews Social Entrepreneur and writer of “How To Be A Student Entrepreneur,” Junior Ogunyemi to talk about why being a student is the optimal time to become an entrepreneur as well as why our digital economy demands entrepreneurship. We discuss how your family upbringing may or may not influence how entrepreneurial you are, why entrepreneurship is 90% mindset, how to find the right mentors to speed up your learning curve and much, much more!
Should I Work For Free?
December 05, 2014 09:00 - 53 minutes - 60.9 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne discuss whether there is ever a right time to work for ‘free.’ We talk about why you should care more about what you can learn than what you can earn, especially when you’re just starting out and why working for free is often a symptom of not valuing what you know. We also break down the key points to take into consideration if you’re ever contemplating working for ‘free.’
Neuroentrepreneurship: What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Neuroscience w/ Dr Jack Lewis
November 21, 2014 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne talk to Doctor, Neuroscientist and Author of ‘Sort Your Brain Out,’ Dr Jack Lewis to discuss whether some of us are actually wired for entrepreneurship and if not, can we change that? We talk all things from, changing identities, habit formation, decision making, mindfulness and how technology, in particular virtual reality, could change the way we train our brains forever!
Filling The Gap - From Idea To Action W /John & Josh Okungbaiye (High Spirit Bags)
November 13, 2014 16:43 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBIn this episode, Cem interviews London born brothers John & Josh Okungbaiye, creators of High Spirit Bags (the theft proof bag) to talk about going from idea to action. We discuss why execution is everything when it comes to building a business, why the simplest ideas are often overlooked and how your upbringing and family life can have a major impact on whether you choose the entrepreneurial route or try climbing the corporate ladder.
Lessons in Crushing It Online Inspired By Gary Vaynerchuk
November 03, 2014 15:48 - 55 minutes - 63.3 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne curate lessons learned from Gary Vaynerchuk’s books, “Crush It” and “Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook” in order to help you to succeed online. We talk about why having a social media profile makes you a media company, why you should be creating content around the psychology of your audience / customer and why embracing the long game and going that extra mile (hustling) means everything nowadays.
Starting A Food Business w/ Greg Duggan (WheyHey Ice Cream)
October 30, 2014 16:02 - 42 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this episode Cem interviews Wheyhey Ice Cream’s Founder Greg Duggan to discuss the ups and downs of starting a food business. We talk about how to get attention from the big guys, dealing with rejection and how he found the courage to keep going when £40,000 worth of stock melted! Greg also explains why it’s extremely important to have a business partner and why universities aren’t doing enough to create young entrepreneurs.
Go The F*ck To Sleep! w/ Adams Stansbury
October 22, 2014 17:12 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne are joined by Powerful Nonsense friend Adam Stansbury to discuss why we should all be taking our sleep more seriously. We discuss several ways to optimise your lifestyle, nutrition and mindset as well as some advanced sleep biohacking tactics so that you can become more productive, have more willpower and make struggling to get up in the morning a thing of the past!
34. Rewiring for Greatness with English Monroe inspired By Tony Robbins & Dr John Demartini.
September 26, 2014 15:13 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBIn this episode Cem, Wayne and English Monroe talk NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and how we can use this highly underutilised tool for directing our own brain to achieve our goals. We discuss why self awareness and introspection is a great place to start when reprogramming your mind. Why we are not our behaviours and how changing your physiology through food and posture can affect your mentality and vice versa. We also share effective exercises that you can do today that will help you ...
33. 14 Skills Young People Need To Make Money That Will Never Be Taught In School Inspired By James Altucher
September 13, 2014 16:46 - 59 minutes - 68.3 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne dive in to James Altucher's ‘Secrets to Personal Finance’ and the many skills that young people need in order to make money and thrive in the digital economy. We cover several points from why we’re never taught how to sell or negotiate, why the education systems avoids creating leaders and why regular re-invention can transform our lives and finances. We also reference several great books and resources on how to become a money making master, build extraordinary ...
32. F**k, I Didn’t Get The Grades!
August 29, 2014 15:09 - 47 minutes - 66 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why not getting the grades could be the best thing that has ever happened to you. We talk about the unique opportunities that are available to those leaving the educational system. The many ways in which the digital economy has made it easier than ever to build your own (free) education as well as how to find awesome peers and mentors that will give you an experience and self development head start over those following the herd.
31. Why The Dragons Were Wrong w/ Akeem Ojuko (The Wild Peanut)
August 22, 2014 13:43 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne interview Akeem Ojuko, creator of The Wild Peanut. We delve into the aftermath of his experience in front of the dragons in BBC’s Dragons Den and find out how and why he decided to pursue entrepreneurship starting with his Ebay business at the age of 16! We discuss the pros and cons of the current educational; system and why a willingness to ask for help can be one of the best tools for up and coming entrepreneurs.
30. Millennial Misunderstandings w/ Mallie Rydzik
August 07, 2014 08:16 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne interview Millennial Coach Mallie Toth Rydzik. Mallie is on a mission to show the world that there’s an alternative to giving up five days of your life to your cubicle job and why you shouldn’t let your career define you. We discuss whether being a Millennial is more of a mindset than an age range, the many ways in which technology is empowering the individual and why our constant connectivity is leading us towards greater consciousness and creativity.
29. Have We Been Programmed To Spend?
August 02, 2014 09:58 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne talk about the recent BBC documentary “The Men Who Made Us Spend” and discuss if there’s a difference between marketing and manipulation. We cover topics such as the planned obsolescence of products, spending as self expression and whether the web is empowering consumers or increasing our vulnerability to marketers.
28. Monetisation For Creatives Online
July 21, 2014 15:17 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne introduce several different ways that creatives can monetise their work and art online including, Youtube, eBooks, advertising, affiliates, sponsorship, donations, crowdsourcing, online product creation and services. Will talk about the importance of building your platform and audiences online to gain trust and how you can leverage multiple revenue streams with your art.
27. Putting Your Health First w/ Adam Stansbury
July 08, 2014 14:40 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne interview personal trainer Adam Stansbury. Adam went from being a top fitness model on the front cover of magazines to being hospitalised after coming down with an autoimmune disease that made him reassess his life and career. Adam shares his wealth of fitness experience and talks about the many reasons why entrepreneurs should prioritise their health in the pursuit of their dreams.
26. Rise Of The Sidepreneur
July 01, 2014 16:19 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why sidepreneurship may be a good starting point for people interested in taking control of their finances and improving their quality of life. We talk about the common reasons why people avoid pursuing their passion projects and why managing your time and energy through self love and relationships could be exactly what you need in order to finally take action!
25. How To Be Happy In 24 Hours w/ James Lambert
June 23, 2014 16:47 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne interview happiness expert James Lambert. James went from punching people in the face as an illegal bare knuckle fighter to motivation speaker and life coach, he ran 101 marathons to send his friends ill son and their family to Disneyland and recovered from two near fatal motorcycle accidents. He shares how he overcome his dark past and why he’s now on a mission to get people happier through self-acceptance and self-belief.
24. Overcoming Perfection Paralysis
June 16, 2014 16:33 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why entrepreneurs get paralysed by perfection when launching their product, business or service. We discuss the possible roots of our perfectionism and why just being good enough is often good enough!
23. Who Said You Can't Be Young and Successful? w/ Blessing Maregere
June 10, 2014 14:31 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne interview Blessing Maregere, a multi-award winning young entrepreneur, author & inspirational speaker. He started his first business, a cleaning company, at the age of 16, which turned over £10k a month, employed 6 cleaning staff and he did it all in just 3 months. He shares with us how he did it and why having a positive mindset was key to his success.
22. Waiting For Breaking Point
June 04, 2014 08:54 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why so many people wait for breaking point before taking action. We also talk about the many reasons why people avoid change and how some people turn their breaking point into a catalyst for massive achievement through a rare phenomenon know as post-traumatic growth.
21. Hacking The Mind & Body w/ Mans Denton & Kyle Eschenroeder
May 31, 2014 21:57 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne team up with Mans Denton (TheHackedMind.com) & Kyle Eschenroeder (StartupBros.com) to discuss clever ways entrepreneurs can biohack themselves to better performance in all aspects of life using smart drugs, colds showers, optimising their sleep and much more. They also explain the importance of adopting an ‘anti-fragile’ mindset for growth and why trying to quantify every aspects of life may lead you away from what really matters.
20. Environment Design For Getting Sh*t Done
May 19, 2014 14:36 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne discuss clever tactics and productivity hacks for getting the work that matters done. We also talk about habit creation and elimination and why busyness is not synonymous with good work.
19. Upgrade Your Thinking: Life 2.0 w/ English Monroe
May 12, 2014 14:53 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne take a back seat to interview English Monroe, Creative Director of FIVEPOUNDTEE.COM to discuss why we need to upgrade our thinking in order to reach our full potential. English talks about his journey through music, mma and fashion, battling depression and suicidal thoughts and how he used the internet as a resource to not only help him through the tough times but to also build a thriving mindset capable of winning at both business and life.
18. Life By Default: Embracing Change
May 07, 2014 17:53 - 49 minutes - 68.8 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why we humans are so adverse to change. We talk about how personal and social expectations make us stick with familiar patterns and why our need for short term gratification holds us back from creating a happier future self.
17. Why Entrepreneurs Need To Create Their Own Reality Distortion Fields
April 28, 2014 14:51 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why we all need to create reality distortion fields in order to pursue our goals in life and in business. We talk ALOT about Steve Jobs and how his mindset could have been responsible for both his success and his demise. We also look in to the neuroscience of ‘reality distortion’ and why it all begins with you.
16. DIY Education: How To Fall Back In Love With Learning
April 16, 2014 15:08 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why we’ve fallen out of love with education and what we can do to rekindle our natural curiosity for learning. We discuss why it’s so important to let go of our past schooling shames in order to make the most of this intellectual revolution and how self-education is key in freeing us to learn what we’re passionate about without judgement.
15. Why You Need To Take Stock Of Your Miserable Existence.
April 04, 2014 13:53 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why we should be regularly assessing our work-life balance for a healthier and more rewarding life. We discuss the reasons why people get trapped in their work dominated lifestyles and how they can turn things around by focusing on small wins and narrowing down on what’s really important.
14. How To Rekindle Curiosity For Creativity.
March 28, 2014 11:34 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne discuss ways in which we can rekindle of childhood curiosity in order to become more creative and open ourselves up for growth. We discuss the reasons why people become less curious in later life and share techniques and practices in order to reconnect with this catalyst for creativity.
13. Why Your Luck Doesn’t Rely On A Four-Leaf Clover
March 17, 2014 15:56 - 42 minutes - 59 MBIn this St Patrick’s Day special, Cem and Wayne discuss whether or not some people are born lucky or whether it’s a product of our own creation. We talk about why superstitions can be both positive and negative when it comes to success as well as sharing ways you can combat your fatalistic outlook if you’re an ‘unlucky’ person.
12. Why We Need To Reinvent Education To Stop Stealing Dreams.
March 14, 2014 16:19 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne discuss how education is failing and how teachers need to become empowered in collaboration with technology to turn things around. We also talk about ‘Steve Jobs Schools’ and other institutions leading the way in modern education.
11. Are You Falling In To The Comparison Trap?
March 14, 2014 16:11 - 40 minutes - 56 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why comparing yourself to others can be both beneficial but also destructive if you’re not mindful. We also talk about whether technology is making it easier or harder to fall into the comparison trap and why comparing intrinsic values is more productive than extrinsic values.
10. Generation Like: The Online Self-Delusion
March 11, 2014 17:40 - 39 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne talk about the new Frontline Documentary 'Generation Like' and whether social media's intrusiveness in our lives is fragmenting reality online and whether corporations are taking advantage of the digital underclass.
9. But I'm Not Creative...
March 11, 2014 16:47 - 41 minutes - 48 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne talk about whether our education system has trained young people for vision or out of it, the difference between creating art for ourselves against creating for others and whether our economy is really set up for the artist to prosper.
8. Validating Your Idea On A Shoestring Budget
February 25, 2014 18:19 - 37 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne answer a listener’s question which is, "I'm so indecisive, how can I test an idea out before I dive into it." They discuss the dangers of NOT validating an idea first as well as several low cost methods to do so including utilising social media, pre-selling and much more.
7. Why You Need To Sell Emotions Not Credentials
February 25, 2014 17:58 - 33 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne discuss the importance of selling the emotions that come with what you do/provide rather than exclusively promoting your accolades and qualifications. They discuss how connecting with someones pains and desires can yield better results and create customers or employment.
6. What Will Jobs Of The Future Look Like?
February 17, 2014 14:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode Wayne and Cem discuss why you should be considering what your job will look like in the coming years, whether you'll be working with or against intelligent machines as well as insights on how you can future-proof your career.
5. Are We Going Back To The Good Old Days?
February 10, 2014 20:55 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne explain how the share/digital economy has created successful businesses such as Airbnb, Etsy and Kickstarter by helping people to monetise excess resources and knowledge. They also discuss why you should consider piggy backing your business on other peoples platforms such as ebay and amazon and why your story often is your most important asset.
4. Why You Need To Avoid Pay-Per-Hour Like The Plague!
February 06, 2014 14:37 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode Cem and Wayne discuss the flaws of pay-per-hour and salary based earnings versus a more commission/results based structure. They also cover the importance of valuing your self-worth and how it can be dangerous to both undersell and oversell the value that you provide