Secrets For An Inspirational Life With Mimi Novic

In today’s episode, I speak with Tom Morley.

Tom is a well known musician and speaker.

He was the original drummer and a founding member of the iconic 1980s band Scritti Politti, pioneers of the DIY music movement who later achieved major success on the international dance scene.

Throughout his remarkable career, he has performed and recorded with legendary artists including David Bowie, Madness, and many other acclaimed musicians.

With enthusiasm and a unique outlook on life, Tom shares his extraordinary journey from chart success in the music industry to creating Instant Teamwork, an internationally recognised arts-based team-building company. His work has taken him across the globe, from New York, Moscow and Johannesburg to Istanbul, Paris and London, where he has inspired and energised countless teams through the universal language of rhythm and music.

Whether working with a small group or a large audience, Tom has an exceptional ability to bring people together, creating collaboration, connection and a shared sense of achievement. His innovative approach demonstrates how the energy, trust and creativity generated through music can be translated into everyday life and the workplace, leaving a lasting and meaningful impact.

Passionate, original and endlessly inspiring, Tom embodies the spirit of a true rock star while championing the power of teamwork, creativity and human connection.

This is a conversation filled with insight, humour, inspiration and the reminder that sometimes the greatest transformations begin with a single beat.

To learn more about Tom Morley, visit Tom Morley’s Official Website

https://tommorley.com

For more information about Mimi Novic, visit Mimi Novic Official Website

https://www.miminovic.co.uk

In today’s episode I talk to A.Russell Andrews.

Russell is an Olivier Award-winning actor, director, and author whose distinguished career in theatre spans more than three decades. 

He is the founding member of the acclaimed Los Angeles based stage company, StageWalkers and he has also been widely recognised for his outstanding contribution to the performing arts, receiving numerous accolades throughout his career.

Alongside his celebrated work in theatre, he has established a strong presence in television and film, appearing in acclaimed productions including Insecure, Better Call Saul, Grey’s Anatomy, Harry’s Law, CSI: Miami and Boston Legal, among others.

His performance in TVOne’s critically acclaimed Runaway Island earned him Emmy consideration for Outstanding Lead Actor.

Russel’s  additional film credits include the award-winning Reset, The In-Laws alongside Michael Douglas and Albert Brooks, as well as The Punisher starring John Travolta and Thomas Jane.

Beyond his work in entertainment, he is deeply committed to humanitarian and social causes, actively supporting organisations dedicated to helping the homeless community, including the Hollywood Food Coalition and The Giving Spirit.

Recently, Russell was diagnosed with ALS, and since then has appeared across the world helping to raise awareness of the condition with remarkable honesty, dignity, and courage.

In this conversation, we explore the fragility of being human, the quiet strength that can emerge in life’s most uncertain moments, and the enduring power of hope regardless of circumstance.

We also reflect on the profound importance of kindness, compassion, and the connections that remind us that even in adversity, humanity still has the ability to uplift, heal, and inspire.

For more information on A.Russell Andrews visit

https://www.arussellandrews.com

For more information on Mimi Novic visit

https://www.miminovic.co.uk

In today’s episode I talk to Lord Chalkwell, also known as Nick Payne.

Nick is a filmmaker and business visionary, and the driving force behind Beau Brummell Productions. 

Through his company, he creates exceptional video content for high-end events, distinguished Michelin star restaurants, company podcasts, and interior design brands.

Alongside this, he produces specialist food and lifestyle photography, capturing elegance and atmosphere with remarkable attention to detail.

Over the years, Nick has worked with celebrity figures including Sir Brian May of Queen, 

Joanna Lumley, Sir Tim Rice, and Michael Ball.

His portfolio also includes work for London Fashion Week, the TRIC Awards, and the Icon Awards.

One of the most important aspects of our conversation is the ability to move beyond what is happening to us and even what has happened to us and to recognise the strength that already exists within. We explore how progress is not the absence of difficulty, but the decision to rise above it, to remain engaged, and to continue living with intention regardless of circumstance.

Nick is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring in this conversation. He speaks openly about the realities behind achievement about pressure, perseverance, and the private determination required to keep going. What emerges is a powerful reminder that we can carry complexity, navigate challenges, and still choose forward movement with clarity, courage, and composure

For more information on Lord Chalkwell aka Nick Payne please visit:

https://www.beaubrummellproductions.co.uk

For more information on Mimi Novic please visit:

https://www.miminovic.co.uk

In today’s episode I talk to Stephanie Hartwell

Stephanie is trauma-informed Closure Coach, co-host of the podcast Rise Like A Phoenix, and founder of the Heart EQ Academy, where she offers courses and one-to-one sessions designed to equip people with essential Emotional Life Skills. 

Through her work, Stephanie guides others in discovering how to calm the nervous system, walk the path toward lasting closure, and release old patterns that keep them trapped in cycles of pain, anxiety, and unacknowledged loss. Her approach helps people move beyond survival and create lives grounded in authenticity, deeper connection, and a renewed sense of purpose.

The conversation dives deeply  into the often-silent struggle of trauma survival anxiety, the exhausting state of living with a nervous system that feels constantly on high alert. 

Stephanie explains how this survival mode infiltrates daily life, shaping our choices, our relationships, and even our sense of identity. 

We touch on the ways unhealed wounds can disguise themselves as grief, regret, or fear, and how closure is less about erasing the past and more about loosening its hold so that new meaning and possibility can take shape. 

We discuss how true strength is not about being unshakable, but about learning how to return to ourselves after life has tested us. 

Offering practical steps on how we can begin to soothe the body, calm the mind, and step out of old stories that no longer serve us, this episode is an invitation to see healing as a lived experience, a chance to understand how we can move beyond survival and begin to live, feel whole, connected, and realise that we hold the power to change our life.

For more information on Stephanie Hartwell visit:

https://stephaniehartwell.com

For more information on Mimi Novic visit:

https://www.miminovic.co.uk

In today’s episode I talk to Shaun Grant. 

Born and raised in the heart of New Orleans, Shaun’s early life was shaped by adversity, from street violence to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. But instead of breaking him, it awakened a deep resilience.

Shaun is a psychic, life mastery coach, fitness expert, Law of Attraction practitioner, and actor, blending creativity with consciousness in all he does. 

His entertainment career has seen him appear in major films and shows, earn a Best Actor nomination, and launch his own production company, Uplifter Entertainment. 

He is also the creator of “The Vibrational Actor,” a unique method bridging performance and energy work.

Beyond the screen, Shaun’s fitness career has taken him to national television, including appearances on National Geographic and Inside Edition, as well as training high-profile clients and producing wellness programs that have reached audiences worldwide.

This episode is about more than success. It’s about resonance.

We talk about how do we rise by tuning into our own frequency and how do we find power, purpose, and peace in the mess?

Shaun shares the raw, unfiltered moments along with tools, stories, and insights to help you discover that rock bottom isn’t the end, it’s  the foundation to all that you have spent a lifetime building.

For more information on Shaun Grant visit:

https://linktr.ee/ShaunGrant?utm_source=linktree_profile_share