In this inspiring episode of the 301 Podcast, host Marcus Engel sits down with the multifaceted Erica Isotta Surace, a TEDx speaker, author, startup founder, and community builder. There are not many days that you talk to such an inspiring person like Erica. I have never met anyone who has the ability to turn every hardship and every challenge into an opportunity to grow or make an impact.   Erica discusses the importance of community, her approach to entrepreneurship, and the lessons she's learned from founding her own companies. She also delves into her experiences with corporate culture, the tech industry, and the power of meaningful connections.   Join us as Erica opens up about her personal story of resilience how she beat cancer, overcame a miscarriage, the founding of her publishing house, and her latest venture, the D2 Collective. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, community building, and turning adversity into action.   Key Moments: (00:00) - Introduction to the 301 Podcast and Erica Isotta Surace (02:10) - Erica's perspective on being a dreamer vs. a realist (04:04) - Erica's transition from Ireland to LinkedIn and the corporate world (07:04) - The downside of experiencing a high level of corporate services (12:25) - Erica's decision to leave LinkedIn and her corporate misfit feeling (17:00)  - How Erica turned personal hardships into impactful projects (20:39) - The birth of WomenPlot and Erica's TED talk (23:26) - Erica's approach to overcoming tough times and sharing her story (26:43) - The inception of D2 Collective with Nastia  (31:39) - The growth and achievements of D2 Collective (41:39) - Erica's advice for aspiring founders and entrepreneurs   Don't forget to subscribe to The 301 Podcast for more interviews with entrepreneurs who are making a real difference. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let us know how Erica's story has inspired you!   #Entrepreneurship #CommunityBuilding #Resilience #The301Podcast #EricaIsottaSurace #WomenPlot #D2Collective #TechIndustry #CorporateCulture #Inspiration   Connect with Erica Isotta-Surace: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-isotta-surace-22b99794/ D2 Collective Website: https://www.thed2collective.com/   Connect with The 301 Podcast: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ @engelmarcus   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/301podcast/   If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with someone who would benefit from Erica's insights!   The 301 Podcast is produced by 301 Studios For inquiries, contact marcus@weare301.com.  https://youtu.be/Bl9vzWf8T44

Join us in this inspiring episode of the 301 Podcast as our host, Marcus Engel, sits down with the multi-talented Eva Glasbeek, a creative freelance filmmaker and photographer. In this conversation we explore what creativity is, what it takes to make it as a filmmaker and photographer, and the journey of teaching the next generation of freelance videographers.   Eva shares her personal experiences, from her early days experimenting with a camcorder to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the creative industry. Get a glimpse into her online academy that empowers others to make a living from their cameras.   🎙️ Episode Highlights:   - Eva's preference between filming and photography - Her beginnings in videography and the evolution of her career - The importance of just starting and creating content - How Eva turned a filming mistake into a signature style - Tips for brands to work effectively with creative professionals - The role of speed in content delivery - Insights into Eva's online academy for freelance videographers - The challenges of being self-employed and how to manage them - Eva's future aspirations and projects   🔗 Important Links: Eva's Online Academy: https://academy.evaglasbeek.com/videography-photography-course/ Eva Glasbeek's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byevaaluna Eva Glasbeek's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-glasbeek-1ab088203/   📅 Next Episode: Stay tuned for the next episode of the 301 Podcast, where we continue to explore the journeys of the hottest entrepreneurs, artists, and creators.   Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and practical advice from the 301 Podcast   Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction to the 301 Podcast and Eva Glasbeek (00:46) - Filming vs. Photography: Eva's Perspective (01:57) - Eva's First Content Creation Memories (04:10) - Realizing the Potential to Make a Living from Creativity (06:52) - Transitioning from Studies to Full-Time Creative Work (10:23) - Learning from Failures and Accidental Success (15:24) - Developing a Creative Style and Process (20:15) - Working with Brands and Maintaining Creative Freedom (22:31) - The Importance of Speed in Content Delivery (26:03) - Eva's Online Academy for Aspiring Videographers (29:48) - Advice for Starting Videographers (33:16) - Balancing Work and Recharging Creatively (37:16) - The Most Difficult Part of Being Self-Employed (40:03) - What's Next for Eva  (41:48) - The Best Business Advice Eva Received   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the podcast by leaving a review and sharing it with your friends and colleagues. Your support helps us bring more amazing content your way!

In this inspiring episode of the 301 Podcast, host Marcus Engel sits down with Ilya Kneppelhout, an entrepreneur who's on a mission to help people disconnect from their digital lives and reconnect with the world around them. From his days as an almost tennis professional to his entrepreneurial journey, Ilya shares his story of transitioning from the hustle culture to founding the Offline Club, a movement encouraging people to embrace an offline lifestyle.   🎾 About Ilya Kneppelhout: Ilya is an entrepreneur with a creative spirit and a background in tennis. His latest venture, the Offline Club, is taking the world by storm, promoting digital detox events and encouraging people to find authentic connections away from their screens.   🔌 What You'll Learn: - Ilya's transition from a potential tennis career to entrepreneurship. - The story behind his viral hit on Instagram and the growth of the Offline Club. - Insights into the importance of taking breaks from our digital devices. - How Ilya's personal experiences with burnout led to the creation of the Offline Club. - The future goals for the Offline Club and how it aims to impact millions worldwide.   📅 Upcoming Events:   Offline Club events in Amsterdam, Utrecht, Nijmegen, and more. Special edition Offline Club event at the Westerkerk on May 22nd. Offline retreats (Leesweekend) with limited spots available.   🔗 Connect with the Offline Club: Instagram: @theoffline_club Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilyakneppelhout/ 👉 Don't forget to:   Subscribe to the 301 Podcast for more interviews with entrepreneurs and creators.   Like and comment to support the podcast and share your thoughts on the episode.   📣 Special Thanks: Co-founders Jordy van Bennekom and Valentijn Klok. Café Brecht for their partnership and support.   Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction to the 301 Podcast and Ilya Kneppelhout (01:18) - Ilya's background as an overachiever and tennis journey (06:26) - Transition from tennis to entrepreneurship and the hustle culture (09:16)- The inception of Ilya's first startup and lessons learned (14:11) - The birth of the Offline Club and its mission                               (20:05) - The Viral Instagram Post and Its Aftermath                                 (32:03) - The Offline Club's International Ambitions

Join us in this inspiring episode of the 301 Podcast as we sit down with the multifaceted Mourad Bahrouch. A renowned 3D art director, podcaster and mentor for upcoming talent. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, artist, creator, or just someone looking for a dose of motivation, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and heartfelt advice.   In this episode, Mourad shares: - His transition from 3D artistry to podcasting - The importance of never forgetting one's past experiences - Insights into the world of hyperrealism and the film industry - His experiences working with big names like Tesla, Nike & Media Monks and managing there expectations - How he dealt with burnout and redefined his goals - The creation of the Mountain Collective podcast and its focus on technology, innovation, and AI - Tips for maintaining health, mindset, and practice   🎙️ Listen to the full episode to get your dose of inspiration and learn how to navigate the creative world with passion and resilience.   Don't forget to subscribe to the 301 Podcast for more interviews with the hottest up-and-coming entrepreneurs, artists, and creators.   Connect with Mourad Bahrouch:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mourad-bahrouch/   Mountain Collective Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Hv8Cdj8MiJdwYHy8mv2ya?si=df17fa7f4b024f9b Join him on his mission and sign up here: https://mountaincollective.carrd.co/   Timestamps:  (00:00) - Introduction to Mourad (02:11) - Insights on the Film Industry (07:09) - Tips for Freelancing Success (14:24) - Strategies for Overcoming Burnout (21:42) - Mourad's Future Growth Plans

Annabel Pieren description Join us in this inspiring episode of the 301 Podcast as we sit down with Annabel Pieren, the founder of The HappySquad. Dive into Annabel's journey from a childhood filled with love and movement to her mission of spreading happiness through simple acts of kindness. Discover how theHappy Squad is making a difference by fulfilling dreams and touching lives, one act at a time.   First things first:  Join the Happy Squad WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KSPktz4uzUx8Cp7Rav1uFP   In this episode, Annabel shares: - How to join and participate in the Happy Squad's initiatives - The impact of fulfilling dreams for people who've had a tough year by connecting them with Max Verstappen, NAC Breda, Ajax Amsterdam and more.  - Her personal story of resilience and finding her path to creating HappySquad - The challenges of balancing authenticity with marketing in social impact work - Tips on how anyone can start making a positive impact in their community   Whether you're an entrepreneur, a creative, or someone looking to make a positive change in the world, this episode is sure to motivate and enlighten you.   Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more interviews with the hottest entrepreneurs, artists, and creators. Let's change the world together, one act of kindness at a time.   Connect with Annabel's and the HappySquad:   Web: https://thehappysquad.nl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabel-pieren/ Instagram: @thehappysquad TikTok: @thehappysquadnl   Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (00:45) - Annabel's Background and Values  (08:45) - The Happy Squad: Purpose and Impact (12:24) - Annabel's Creative Journey and Personal Growth (24:41) - Challenges, Reflections, and Future Aspirations   If you prefer you can also watch this podcast:  https://youtu.be/5JVMwgEnX3U?si=uslvhwauyDcTPNdt

In this episode, we'll be talking about Izzie Miller, the young and talented mindset strategist that has taken the industry by storm. Izzie first gained recognition for her videos on TikTok were she gave hands on advice on mindset and psychology for her followers which quickly grew to a massive following.  But her success hasn't come without its challenges and we'll be exploring the highs and lows of Izzie's journey to the top, from her early struggles to her recent successes of writing a book, starting her own business and teaching the next generation on how to work on the right mindset.    Find out more about Izzie:  https://www.izziemiller.com/ https://www.instagram.com/izzie.miller_/ https://www.tiktok.com/@izzie.miller https://www.linkedin.com/in/izziemiller/

Amal Russell is a creative and reporter who has been making waves in the media world for the past year. He started out as an intern at Omroep Zwart, the first place he ever appeared on TV after only 2 months of working for them. In this podcast, Amal talks about his family, Beyonce, his quest for seeking representation in the media world, his first time on TV and how he wants to inspire others.    This time Amal decided to give all the proceeds of the NFT sales to the LGBTI+ Asylum Support to provide support for LGBTI+ refugees in the Netherlands. You can buy the NFT here: https://301podcast.uncut.fm/nft/34359739399   Find out more about Amal:  https://www.instagram.com/amalrussell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amal-beeldsnijder-954a4018b/ https://lgbtasylumsupport.nl/about-us/#about https://omroepzwart.nl/

This week we talked to Daniel Dalen who is a multi-disciplinary entrepreneur born in The Netherlands, raised in Europe and China. In this episode, we talked about his move to Hong Kong as a young entrepreneur, the endless exploration to build and create, the future of the creator economy and what it takes to really make it to the top.    Find out more about Daniel: https://www.danieldalen.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalen/ https://www.instagram.com/dalendesign/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwBHuh-snUhlVNUYabe87IQ/featured https://www.tiktok.com/@dalendesign

In this episode we talked to content creator & digital marketing agency owner - Tom Lulofs. The multi-talented entrepreneur, founded his first company at age 14, grew multiple YouTube accounts to 100 thousands of subscribers and now helps businesses to win in the digital and social media world. In this episode we talked about the art of content creation, trial and error, growth hacking and the future of tiktok and vlogging.    Claim your NFT now With every episode, we mint 30+1 exclusive NFTs and all the proceeds go 100% to charity. By buying the NFT you join an exclusive closed community of creatives and like-minded people. Claim your NFT here: 301podcast.uncut.fm    Find out more about Tom https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomlulofs/ https://www.instagram.com/tomlulofs/ https://www.moksi.social https://www.coffeebottle.com

In our first episode we welcomed serial entrepreneur Jim Glansdorp to the 301 Podcast. Jim is the founder of Manly.nl, Fullscreen Media and much more. In this podcast, we talked about his never-ending drive of starting up new companies, finding your passion, the latest social media trends and men’s mental health.  With the new podcast season, the 301 Podcast is entering the web3 space and now you can buy an exclusive 301 Podcast NFT where all the proceeds will go to charity of choice from our podcast guest. In this episode, Jim Glansdorp and Manly.nl decided to give all proceeds to the Movember movement, which raises awareness for men's mental health. You can buy your NFT for as low as € 10 on Uncut.fm with your credit card, Apple Pay, or other cryptocurrencies.    Find out more about Jim:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-glansdorp-8420a8a4/ https://manly.nl https://fullscreenmedia.nl

Today we have Jorn Rigter on our microphones and in this episode we talk about focus, productivity and mental well-being that Jorn tries to bring back in peoples life with his latest start up Unpluq. Unpluq is a real traditional start up, from founding in his student years to finding an investor and expanding to new dimensions. We uncovered many topics, from a sometimes broken start up ecosystem, to Vipassana Meditation retreat over to tips to increase your effectivity.    Find out more:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorn-rigter/ https://www.unpluq.com

In this episode of the 301 podcast we had the honour to sit down with artist and art director Laura Hersée. We talked about the creative process of drawing, learning when to own being an artist and about her groundbreaking project about 'grounding yourself'.    More about Laura:  https://www.instagram.com/laurahersee https://laurahersee.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-hers%C3%A9e-60a52343/

In this episode we talk to Viktória Pikovská, the founder of Victory Art a platform that brings awareness to the European arts market. Super interesting episode about the early and artsy beginnings in photography, the fable for automation and her empowering way of leading a company and innovating the old fashioned arts industry.    More about Viktória:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikt%C3%B3ria-pikovsk%C3%A1-victoryart/?locale=en_US https://www.victoryart.eu/

In this episode we finally talk about the hot topic Blockchain with Rorik de Boer, who became interested in Blockchain by age 16. In this episode we talked about his experiences, sailing around the world in his youth, founding multiple start-ups and why his parents could be millionaires right now if they would have followed his very ambitious plans.    More about Rorik:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorik/ https://www.rmblockchain.co/

In this episode we talked to Jessica Livon an entrepreneur and UX/UI designer. This podcast was all about pivoting - pivoting career choices, moving to different countries, challenging the status quo with her latest start up Hackki and the ethical responsibility of designers in the online and offline world.   More about Jessica: linkedin.com/in/jessica-livon-892368101 https://hackki.nl/?lang=en

In this episode we talked to high flyer Siebren Hazelhoff Roelfzema, who founded the start up Streamwijzer.nl, which helps you find out, on which network you can watch your favourite series. We talked about his first drop shipping business at age 12, the market research he has done on Tinder for Streamwijzer and the future plans to grow the platform with his recent partnership to continue serving you where to watch the best content on Netflix, Amazon prime and Disney+.  Shownotes:  (01:20) - The the first part we we talked about the self-starter and high achiever Siebren, who skipped a number of classes, starting the first drop shipping attempt at age 12 and saw himself in a competitive rowing environment.  (14:30) - The second chapter where we talked about an 8 weeks working strike that built the base from Streamwijzer.nl, market research on tinder and what it takes to be an entrepreneur in the media business.  (36:35) - The last chapter where we talked about the future of Streamwijzer.nl, the very structured but often unfocused Siebren and the eagerness to learn everything by himself instead of delegating it to someone else.   Other useful links:  Siebren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siebrenhazelhoffroelfzema/ Streamwijzer website: https://www.streamwijzer.nl

(02:00) - The part where we talked about founding Goois Gajes in Busum and why it is not just a lunch coffee but much more than this and the sad story of closing this beautiful place, because of the financial implications of Covid (18:30) - The part where we talked about the life changing 22nd of May on which Bo Gyi got delivered to the hospital, spend 7 days in the induced coma and against all odds woke up again. He shares his experiences, the dreams, the voices he could recognise while being asleep and why he is living live a little bit more consciously now.  (32:30) - The last chapter where we talked about the animal farm of his parent, his future ambitions, how he recharges his energy when he feels down until he answered the final 3 questions. At the end of the episode he added, “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” which could not have been a better end to this amazing episode.

We are back with another amazing episode of the 301 Podcast. This time with the founder Laurens Jagt, of the up and coming start up Cyber Security Recruitment. We talked about selling Pokemon cards, how he found his niche for his company and how a 40.000€ haircut, may have changed his life.    Read more about Laurens and Cyber Security recruitment  https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurensjagt/ https://csrecruitment.nl https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyber-security-recruitment/   Shownotes: [00:30] This is Laurens [01:10] Working on a Sunday [04:20] Trading Pokemon cards [05:45] First you need to learn the craft [07:20] Start as early as you can [08:50] The high is higher and lows are lower [09:50] How Cyber Security Recruitment was founded [11:35] Why Recruiters are important [13:45] Cyber Security becomes more important every day [14:50] Why it is difficult to source Cyber Security talent  [16:02] You cannot hide as an entrepreneur [17:10] You don’t need a business plan to get started  [18:20] The 40.000 Euro Haircut  [21:40] Set clear goal and set them high  [23:01] Focus on quality and deliver high service  23:55] It is more difficult to keep your path without goals [25:45] Blessed to be an optimistic person [29:45] You are your only other competition [31:30] Turn of your phone at 9 PM  [35:40] I want to proof that I am able to build a company  [38:20] I am proud what we have achieved so far [43:50] Final 3

In todays episode we met with Laurens Jagt, the founder of Cyber Security Recruitment. In this inspiring talk we talked about learning the craft of founding a business, switching off the phone after 9 and about a 40.000 EUR haircut. Listen to the full episode on Thursday.

We are back with another hot hot episode of the 301 Podcast. This time with Kyra Baer a mindfulness coach that overcame adversity and is now teaching students and other people to overcome their fears through mindfulness.