THE SLOW DOWN
Episodes
Eugene Healey gets 5 million views: How can you have authenticity in performance-driven environments?
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been obsessed with Eugene’s insightful and razor sharp cultural analysis reels on Instagram and Tiktok - along with literally millions of oth...
Enough Big Goals - Try Tiny Experiments with Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Only having big goals can set us up to fail. In her new book, neuroscientist and ex- Google executive Anne-Laure Le Cunff explores the transformative...
Arizona Muse: On Taking Control of Your Life, Motherhood & Soil
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Arizona Muse has graced more than 40 international Vogue covers and starred in campaigns for some of the world’s most iconic houses: Prada, Chanel, ...
Ben Branson: Rehab, Autism & Leading the non-alcoholic movement
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Branson is the founder of Seedlip, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit that pioneered a movement of non-alcoholic drinks. In under ...
Beyond Career: when being a housewife is right for your partnership (but hard for your ego) with Katri Josling
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Katri Josling doesn’t have a job title, awards, or even an active social media account - she’s a housewife. But she’s also a constant learner - ...
Chloë Downes: On Leaving her 6-figure business to re-discover who she is
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chloë is best known for her leadership in the creator economy as the founder and CEO of SHFT, a talent agency she grew into a multi-award-winning, 6-...
Are you having a Career Comedown? With Stefanie Sword-Williams
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stefanie Sword-Williams is an award-winning founder, speaker and author of the book F*ck Being Humble: Why self-promotion isn’t a dirty word. A gl...
Karimah Hassan: Art as a Tool for Healing
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karimah Hassan is a British-Yemeni artist, writer and performer whose practice spans large- scale painting, spoken word, and socially-driven storytell...
Filmmaker and NatGeo explorer Alice Aedy on long-game activism and climate justice storytelling
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New member of the prestigious NatGeo Explorers: listen to Alice Aedy share her journey and mission on climate and social justice storytelling. Saving ...
Meet the Barrister who became a Farmer: Sarah Langford
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Langford is a former criminal barrister turned regenerative farming advocate, writer, and mother of two. After years in the courtroom, she trade...
From UN Advisor to Netflix Actress: Meet Creative Force Catherine Joy White
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘In my mind, people didn’t change the world by becoming a parent at 22’ - but that’s exactly where Catherine found herself while at drama scho...
What does it mean to be a 'Good Doctor'? With Dr Monika Sharma
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘I want my GP to be happy. I don’t want them overworked and unhealthy - but that seems like a weird notion in our society.' This was the thoug...
Cycle Tracking & Mission-Driven Work with CLUE’s CMO Louise Troen
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Freuds, to Bumble to Headspace to CLUE: Louise Troen’s non-linear career journey from PR to mission-driven tech, equity and body autonomy is on...
She made TIME’s Invention of the Year while focusing on Women’s Health
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet solo female founder Valentina Milanova. Creator of the Diagnostic Tampon and the CBD Tampon. After years of hard work in an underfunded industry ...
[Bonus Episode] War, Business Advice and Burnout: Tijana Tamburic Interview on Immigrants Building Companies
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I have something unusual for you today. An interview with me! I was interviewed on Asim Amin’s podcast Immigrants Building Companies. It was an opp...
#16 Sam Lee: Folk, Conservation and Singing with Nightingales
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Lee is a Mercury Prize-nominated folk singer, conservationist, and founder of The Nest Collective, an organization dedicated to revitalizing folk ...
#15 Author and Coach Tamu Thomas on toxic productivity, anxiety and redefining success
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tamu Thomas is the author of Why Women Work So Much and a passionate advocate for joyful living, boundaries, and sustainable success. She challenges...
#14 Douglas McMaster: ‘Bullying, Violence, Food waste – I saw it all in Michelin Star kitchens’
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Douglas McMaster is a pioneering British chef renowned for championing sustainable dining. His culinary journey includes tenures at esteemed establ...
#13 Molly Johnson-Jones: Fired for Asking to WFH — What She Did Next Redefined Job Searching
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Johnson-Jones is the co-founder and CEO of Flexa, a platform that showcases companies offering flexible working environments. Her personal exper...
#12 Hector Hughes: 'Have you ever spent a weekend without your phone?’
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hector Hughes is the co-founder of Unplugged, a company offering off-grid cabin retreats designed to help people disconnect from digital life and reco...
#11 Chrissy Rutherford: ‘I was told: you should feel lucky to be here’
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chrissy Rutherford is a writer, consultant and mental wellness advocate. She was a digital editor at Harper’s Bazaar.com for 9 years, from 2011-2020...
#10 Dan Murray-Serter: 'I met the Queen the same week I had to fire half of my team'
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Murray-Serter is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor (85 startups), and advocate for mental health. He co-founded Heights, a brain care supple...
#9 Marine Tanguy: ‘We consume 10,000 images per day’
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marine Tanguy was the youngest gallery manager in Europe before founding MTArt Agency, the first talent agency dedicated to visual artists. They repre...
#8 Sharmadean Reid MBE: Do you need a Hot Girl Sabbatical?
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sharmadean Reid MBE, is a British entrepreneur, author, and cultural innovator best known for founding WAH Nails, a nail salon that redefined beauty c...
#7 Sarah Ann Macklin: ‘I had a full body crash at 23’
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Ann Macklin is a British nutritionist, model, and mental health advocate, known for blending science and compassion in her work. After a success...
#6 Olivia Rubin: ‘The fashion industry asks for more and more’
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia Rubin is a celebrated British fashion designer known for her vibrant, feminine and joyful designs. Reviving her eponymous brand as a mum of two...
#5 Solomon Oyemade: ‘Do You Mind If I Sit Here?’
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Solomon Oyemade was a Location Manager and connector in East London whose curiosity and intuition took him to Sweden where he ran the kitchen in an Af...
#4 Alexia de Broglie: ‘We got caught up in the glamour of being exited founders’
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexia de Broglie is the co-founder of Your Juno, a financial education platform that helps women reach their financial goals. She started Your Juno w...
#3 Matt Klein: “We are negotiating our time back from work”
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Klein is an award-winning cultural theorist, strategist, and writer renowned for his insights into societal trends and digital culture. His pres...
#2 Ellie Dixon: 'I needed rest, in an industry that valued constant output'
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ellie Dixon is an indie-pop musician and songwriter from Cambridge known for her witty, self-aware lyrics and creative production techniques. Starting...
#1 Abadesi Osunsade: ‘Being busy made me feel worthy’
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abadesi Osunsade is an entrepreneur, author, and advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. She is founder and CEO of Hustle Crew, a ...
TRAILER
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Slow Down. A new podcast helping you re-define success and growth for yourself, with a little help from others. Here is a taste of w...