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Inside The Maverick Mind

Afanti Media
Sustainability
Cardiff
Mazuma
Whisper
The Brogue Trader
Ideas Fest
De Novo
Wales
Sports Broadcasting
Cancer
ADHD
Blood Clots
Singing
Blanche Sainsbury
BMW
Six Nations
Welsh Rugby Union
John Parr
Great British Entrepreneur Awards
London, United Kingdom

Inside the Maverick Mind is an invite-only vodcast hosted by Emyr Afan — long-form conversations with people who don’t quite fit the mould.Each episode features a Maverick from business, fintech, innovation, tech and the creative world, revealing how they think, what drives them, and how they turn “you can’t” into “watch me.”Episodes drop weekly on YouTube, with audio available on Spotify & Apple ... more

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Nick Hounsfield didn't set out to build a tourist attraction. He set out to build the kind of medicine you can't prescribe.

A former osteopath, Nick spent 18 years treating the symptoms of stress, burnout, and disconnection — until he realised the re... more

Andy Middleton is a pioneering force in sustainability, ecologic thinking, and biomimicry - and he happens to be based in one of the most breathtaking corners of the world: St Davids, West Wales. As founder of the TYF Group, co-creator of the World F... more

From 100% commission door-to-door sales to co-creating a Glastonbury for Business - Frankie James joins Emyr Afan on Inside the Maverick Mind.

Frankie is the force behind the Great British Entrepreneur Awards and Ideas Fest, an outdoor business fest... more

The Voice Behind the Anthem: John Parr on Fame, Betrayal & Never Giving In

In 1985, a song exploded out of a Hollywood cinema and never really stopped playing. That song was St. Elmo's Fire — and its writer and singer, John Parr, joins Emyr Afan on ... more

Henry Engelhardt didn't just build a successful company. He built one of the most loved workplaces in British corporate history - and did it by betting everything on a single, radical idea: that happy people build better businesses.

Starting as a co... more

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In 2022, Craig Maxwell OBE was told he had a rare form of cancer and 12 months to live.

Most people would stop. Craig accelerated.

In this extraordinary episode of Inside the Maverick Mind, Craig — a former Welsh Rugby Union e... more

What does it take to build a premium national brand when you couldn't write your name at age 10?

Chris McNamara, founder of The Brogue Trader, is living proof that instinct and resilience can outrun any traditional path. In this raw and refreshingly... more

What does it take to captain your country on the pitch, then go on to shape how that country governs itself?

This week, we sit down with Professor Laura McAllister CBE - former Wales women's football captain, Vice President of UEFA, co-chair of the ... more

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Andy Middleton
Founder of the TYF Group; pioneer of co-steering and sustainability; advocate of ecological biomimicry
TYF Group
Episode: Ep 18 | Andy Middleton | The Man Who Sacked His Biggest Client — and Never Looked Bac
Frankie James
Co-creator of Ideas Fest and founder/entrepreneur
Ideas Fest / Great British Entrepreneur Awards
Episode: Ep 17 | FRANKIE JAMES | From Door-to-Door Sales to Glastonbury for Business
John Parr
Musician, composer of St. Elmo's Fire Man in Motion
Self-directed career in music and film
Episode: Ep 16 | John Parr | The Man Behind the Anthem St Elmo's Fire - Betrayed Twice & Silenced for 20 years
Henry Engelhardt
Founder of Admiral Group, CBE
Admiral Group
Episode: Ep 15 | HENRY ENGELHARDT CBE| The Man Who Proved Happy People Build Better Companies
Craig Maxwell
Former Welsh rugby leader, cancer survivor
Welsh Rugby Union / World Rugby (former executive)
Episode: Ep 14 | Craig Maxwell OBE | The Man Who Was Given 12 Months - And Changed Welsh Cancer Care Forever
Chris McNamara
Founder of The Brogue Trader
The Brogue Trader
Episode: Ep 13 | Chris Macnamara | From Homeless Teenager to National Retailer
Spencer John
Founder of Ethos Chain; advisor to UK MoD on financial warfare; FTSE 100 non-executive director; chair of Welsh prisons employment advisory boards
Ethos Chain; UK Ministry of Defence; FTSE 100 company; Welsh prisons employment boards
Episode: Ep 11 | Spencer John | Inside the Maverick Mind - The Boy who Chose Option 4
Blanche Sainsbury
Former media executive, founder of the National Children's Awards (Child of Wales, Child of Britain)
National Children's Awards (Child of Wales, Child of Britain)
Episode: Ep 10 | Blanche Sainsbury - From Boardroom to Purpose
James Sills
Founder of Sofa Singers and leader of Bantam of the Opera
Sofa Singers; Bantam of the Opera
Episode: Ep 9 | James Sills | Inside the Maverick Mind

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Emyr Afan
Host of Inside The Maverick Mind

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Ep 18 | Andy Middleton | The Man Who Sacked His Biggest Client — and Never Looked Bac
Q: What's a moment when you realized the business needed to think differently from traditional models?
Realizing there were no preset rules for what TYF was doing, akin to the Galapagos of adventure, forced us to follow the rules of nature and pursue a future that centered ethical consistency over revenue alone, even at the cost of losing a major client.
Ep 18 | Andy Middleton | The Man Who Sacked His Biggest Client — and Never Looked Bac
Q: What does leadership look like when you balance business with responsibility to people and the planet?
Leadership means prioritising long-term outcomes over short-term gains, treating employees as owners where possible, and aligning governance with the lived reality of risk and nature. It also means preparing for the unknown by building networks, listening to nature, and making decisions grounded in care for future generations.
Ep 18 | Andy Middleton | The Man Who Sacked His Biggest Client — and Never Looked Bac
Q: What was the founding spark for TYF and how did it evolve into what it is today?
The venture started from the instinct to use the local coastline as an asset for learning and growth, creating experiences like coasteering and kayaking that taught teamwork and recalibrated thinking. Over time it expanded into training programs for major brands and organisations, shifting from purely adventure to a model that uses experiences to influence corporate culture and sustainability.
Ep 17 | FRANKIE JAMES | From Door-to-Door Sales to Glastonbury for Business
Q: What keeps you grounded when the pressure is on?
Maintaining balance, walking the dog, and building a routine that reduces nomophobia; acknowledging emotions while staying focused on long-term impact keeps me grounded.
Ep 17 | FRANKIE JAMES | From Door-to-Door Sales to Glastonbury for Business
Q: Tell me about a hard leadership lesson you've learned and let go of?
Letting go of micromanaging and embracing delegation has been pivotal; the best outcomes come when a capable team handles execution while the founder focuses on vision and supporting people.

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1. Andy Middleton
2. Frankie James
3. John Parr
4. Henry Engelhardt
5. Craig Maxwell
6. Chris McNamara
7. Spencer John
8. Blanche Sainsbury

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