Personable – Details, episodes & analysis

The same guests often appear on podcasts like The Diary of a CEO, Chris Williamson, and The Joe Rogan Experience, but what truly sets each show apart is the host. That’s why I wanted to share my own journey, mindset, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way.   

From growing up on a small island in the Channel to studying at Eton College and now at Duke University in the US, my experiences have shaped my curiosity and my drive to learn from the world’s best. I think there are commonalities between the journeys, learnings, and mindsets of the World’s top performers whether they are Authors, Olympics God Medallists, CEOs, Founders, Billionaires, Actresses etc
 
By speaking to a broad range of guests, I hope to offer fresh perspectives and avoid repeating the same narratives. My podcast, Personable, is constantly evolving as I learn more from these world-class achievers, and I’m excited to share these insights with you as we strive to become the best versions of ourselves.
 
Personable: Build the Dream
 
Learning from the World’s best to become the best you can be

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

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Anna Hemmings is a 6-time World Champion, 2-time Olympian, and 3-time European Champion kayaker. As a keynote speaker, she has collaborated with prominent companies such as Deloitte, Virgin Media, Unilever, RBS, Lloyds, IBM, E.ON, British Airways, P&G, Novartis, and EDF. Anna is the Founding Director of Beyond the Barriers consultancy, where she combines practical business experience with psychological research on peak performance. Notably, Anna has overcome chronic fatigue syndrome, showcasing her resilience and determination.

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

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Oriol co-founded Abac Capital in 2014. Before Abac, he worked at Apax Partners for 15 years as an Equity Partner, Head of the Spanish office and Co-Head of the global retail & consumer team. Prior to Apax, he worked at Merrill Lynch and at the Boston Consulting Group. He is the Chairman of SpainCap, the Spanish VC & PE Association. He currently collaborates with and is a board member of several non-profit organizations, including the Barcelona School of Economics, the HBS Club de Barcelona of which he is President, Barcelona Global and FemCat of which he is Vice President, the Pere Tarrés Foundation, and ACG. Oriol holds a degree in Business Administration from ESADE (Barcelona), a CEMS Master from HEC (Paris) and an MBA from Harvard Business School (Boston), where he was a Fulbright Scholar.

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

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1M Followers & 42.7M likes on Tiktok with 3 videos reaching: 21.2M, 20.8M & 11.5M. Anastasia Garcia is a dancer, model & student. Her passion for dancing propelled her into TikTok stardom during the pandemic and she has become a model & student at UNC. 

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

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Meet Andrew Mitson the Chief Learning Officer & Co-Founder of Uplearn a company he scaled to 100,000 signups & a £10m valuation but decided to leave as he didn't feel like he was leaving the impact that he wanted on the World. Andrew is now a startup advisor to companies worth collectively over $100m. Andrew is building Afinity which is helping students to get into their dream university (Over 109k students have visited the platform from 87 countries) and ReHumanity which has a mission to reconnect people to who they really are. Andrew has a drive to give back and donates all of his income over £30k. 

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

Support the show

In this episode, Drew Neisser, founder of CMO Huddles and Renegade, shares his journey in the marketing industry and provides insights into building a personal brand, creating revolutionary ideas for clients, and navigating the changing landscape of marketing. He emphasizes the importance of experience, expertise, and building a strong network. Drew also discusses the challenges of differentiating in an oversaturated market and the need for creativity and a unique selling proposition. He highlights the value of community-led growth and the power of word-of-mouth marketing. Drew concludes by sharing advice for aspiring CMOs and the importance of making the most of every opportunity. In this conversation, Drew Neisser and Harvey Bracken-Smith discuss various topics related to career paths, successful CMOs, building networks, building a good team, personal branding, and the importance of lifelong learning.

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

Support the show

Amanda Lamb, one of the longest-serving reporters at WRAL, recently left her role in Jan 2024 to host a podcast Ageless: Opening Doors with Amanda Lamb which is about women redefining themselves after 50. In this episode, we talk about the art of media, podcasting, and reporting. The art of storytelling is essential in the fields of reporting and business alike - Amanda gives a guideline for how to tell a story whilst grabbing and maintaining attention. We also discuss the future landscape of the media with an increase in polarization and a rise in independent journalism with the continued use of social media and short-form content. Amanda shares her ideas for how to break through in a saturated landscape & how to break into the industry. During her time at WRAL Amanda specialised in crime reporting and Hurricanes. From 2019-2024 Amanda was a writer, host & producer for 4 podcasts. Notably "Follow the Truth" which was a 15-episode true crime series about the re-investigation of the 1993 murder of Michael Jordan's father. Amanda has written and published 12+ books. 

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

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This episode features Shep Moyle his past experience includes: Former Owner of ShinDigz - $2bn revenue, President of YPO - 34,000 CEOs, Trustee at Duke University & Harvard Business School, Managing Partner Moyle + Partners. Shep provides incredible stories, lessons & insights on the future of education, building a billion-dollar brand, and creating an impactful life that enables success whilst also giving back. 

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

Support the show

Simon Johnson is the Founder of Aesthetic Strength an online personal training platform. Simon started out aged 16 in his parents' garage doing 1-1 personal training sessions and has now built an online fitness empire centred in Dubai with a team of 10 staff. He has utilised social media generating over 250,000 followers online & has been featured on ITV news, BBC, radio, and Dubai radio as well as talking on the total mental performance and fitness entrepreneur conferences. This is an important watch for anyone interested in fitness, social media, entrepreneurship and 'becoming the best you can be'. 

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

Support the show

Imagine learning to read at 12 and then dropping out of school for a year and a half only to find out you had ADHD & Dyslexia. What would you do, where would you go, and how would you turn your life around? This is the story of Jonathan Mooney. A man who discovered his different ways of thinking and turned his life around. He went back to school and turned his previous weaknesses into strengths graduating from Brown University with an Honours Degree in English. Jonathan has also written 3 best-selling books. This story has the power to change your life, the way you think and your opinion on the neurologically diverse and how they could be the leaders of tomorrow. 

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ 
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api

My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn

Support the show