Unscripted with Spencer Lodge – Details, episodes & analysis

You own your data, but let’s face it — you’re not in control. Now, what if you could flip the script and make your data work for you?

Meet Michael Clark, Vice President of Global Digital Transformation at Mastercard, and a leading data futurist with over twenty years of experience shaping the data industry. Top companies rely on his expertise to stay ahead in the data game, and now he’s here to reveal how you can do the same.

In this episode, we break down how companies are cashing in on your data, explore powerful ways for you to harness and monetise it, and share three must-know tips to take back control of your digital footprint. Folks, don’t miss out — learn how to turn your data into your most valuable asset today!

04:20 –  A breakdown of ‘data’ 

08:42 – How companies use your data to make money

15:57 – Optimising health with data

29:53 – Linking blockchain and data

34:41 – Mind-blowing examples of how data can be leveraged

38:44 – Harnessing and monetising your own data

43:33 – Losing data: what you need to know

49:04 – Michael's upcoming book: Data Revolutions: The Rise of an Asset

50:52 – Three tips for being highly aware of your data

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Imagine being on the brink of signing a professional sports contract, when one night changes everything.

This is the story of Yannick Rebsamen – an aspiring professional footballer whose dream career was tragically cut short when he lost both of his legs at age 23 in a terrible accident. But he didn’t let that stop him. Grateful for his life, he launched an e-commerce business just one week after the accident. Today, Yannick runs a multi-million-dollar company, driven by his resilient mindset.

Tune in to hear Yannick’s near-death experience, insights on entrepreneurial success, approach towards life and why he believes becoming a millionaire isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.

0:07:47 – Yannick’s childhood in Switzerland

0:11:27 – Dreams of becoming a professional footballer

0:20:45 – The tragic accident that changed his life forever

0:29:09 – Struggles after the accident

0:32:19 – Yannick’s discovery after a near-death experience

0:34:58 – Launching his first e-commerce business

0:39:34 – Depression as a state of mind

0:45:05 – Can anyone become a millionaire?

0:54:10 – Measuring personal progress

0:59:00 – Three things you need to succeed

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Imagine being repeatedly bullied in an environment that you love. This week, I am joined by former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq, whose courageous stand against systemic racism has sent shockwaves through the sporting community. Born and raised in Karachi, Azeem relocated from Pakistan to England in 2001, making history as Yorkshire’s first Asian-origin captain and leading the team to victory in five out of six matches. As an anti-racism campaigner and whistleblower at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, he exposed the harsh realities of discrimination, racism, and bullying in the industry. Azeem is also the author of the book, “It’s Not Banter, It’s Racism: What Cricket’s Dirty Secret Reveals About Our Society” which has recently been released. In this episode, he discusses his first encounter with racism, how he was treated by colleagues in the locker room, and the root of this pervasive issue. Folks, Azeem's journey is not just a story of personal resilience but a call to action for all of us – dive in now!

Discussion points:

0:04:38 Azeem’s first encounter with racism

0:12:25 Speaking up against racism

0:21:38 How racism was normalised in the locker room

0:30:24 The origins of racism

0:37:14 The oppressed becoming the oppressor

0:49:23 Azeem’s journey of writing his book

0:57:47 Azeem’s purpose

1:04:31 Fostering diversity and inclusivity as a business leader

1:16:50 Azeem’s future career plans 

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The education system is broken. The entire system needs an overhaul from the outdated curriculum to the teaching staff, schooling structure, and management of pupils. But, there is another way… This week I speak with Dr. Adil Alzarooni – an Emirati leader, entrepreneur, and the driver behind the newly-opened Citizens School in Dubai. The Citizens School is what I imagine the future of school to be: fostering the individual talents of kids, empowering them to make their own choices, having mentors instead of teachers, and learning about entrepreneurship, digital currencies, and mental health. In this episode, Dr. Adil and I discuss some common Emirati stereotypes, entrepreneurship in the UAE, the education system, the idea behind the Citizens School – and towards the end, Dr. Adil and I explore the concept of happiness. If you want to be inspired by a humble and resilient leader, you may want to dive into this episode now.

Discussion points

03:30 Emirati culture

07:57 Career journey

10:56 Entrepreneurship in the UAE

17:00 Acceptance of expats in the UAE

20:55 Is the education system broken?

29:08 About Citizens School

32:59 The inspiration behind Citizens School

37:02 The need for entrepreneurship

43:46 What is success?

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It’s a skill that everybody needs to master: sales. Whether you’re a receptionist, doctor, entrepreneur or mechanic – sales skills are essential to success. This week I am speaking with the King of Sales and a massive role model of mine – Jeffrey Gitomer. Jeffrey is an absolute legend in the industry, and his books are a how-to-sell blueprint for any sales professional. Jeffrey has taught thousands of people how to sell and is one of the top sales experts in the world. In this episode, Jeffrey reveals why sales is a science and how you can master it. We also discuss how switching your mindset to being a value provider will help you close more deals and generate more income. If you want to brush up on your sales skills and learn more about the key to becoming a great salesperson, definitely do not miss this episode.

Discussion points

06:00 Jeffrey’s journey into sales

07:31 Why sales is a science

10:26 Selling VS consulting

12:45 Jeffrey’s upbringing

14:36 Why entrepreneurs don’t learn how to sell

18:11 What salespeople get wrong

21:09 Being a value provider VS salesperson

27:40 How to train salespeople

33:21 Lead generation

36:30 The process of writing a book

40:36 Productivity tips

43:35 Recruiting salespeople

56:56 Jeffrey’s favourite sales story

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Most people experience depression or anxiety at some point in their lives. And oftentimes, they don’t know where to turn or how to help themselves feel better. In this week’s episode, I am speaking with Dr Ellen Vora - a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist and yoga teacher that takes a holistic approach to helping her clients. Dr Vora believes in making lifestyle and dietary changes to ease mental health challenges before prescribing medication. In this episode, Dr Vora and I discuss the anatomy of depression and anxiety, and she also breaks down the differences between the two. We dive into how different generations react to mental health, how you can support others who are struggling and Dr Vora’s top tips for overcoming depression.

Discussion points

03:45 What Ellen does

09:15 Moments that changed Ellen’s life

14:30 What is depression and anxiety

25:56 How anxiety differs to depression

29:45 How different generations react to mental health

38:11 Tips for overcoming depression

52:32 Helping others feel comfortable to cry infront of you

57:30 Why others don’t take action to feel better

01:00:09 Why Ellen wrote her book, The Anatomy of Anxiety

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Ellen Vora, MD

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Dating is hard, and it's only getting harder. Apps like Tinder and Bumble have made meeting potential partners easier than ever before, but still, so many people are struggling to find true love. Mat Boggs, one of the world’s top dating experts, joins me this week on the show to talk about all things love and why dating is getting increasingly difficult. In this episode, the best-selling author shares his secrets for finding love and reveals some of the tactics that his clients use to find real, committed love amidst the “disposable dating” culture. Whether you’re a woman or a man – if you’re single, and hoping to change that, then this episode is an absolute must.

Discussion points

02:35 Mat introduces himself

07:49 3 Things happy couples do

16:10 The importance of value

18:41 Challenges women face in dating

27:45 Mistakes people make on first dates

34:20 Dating tips for older people

48:38 More about Mat’s work

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The Badi people have been considered the lowest class individuals in Nepal. Others have avoided them at all costs – believing that if they came into contact with a Badi person, their life would be doomed and bad luck would follow them. The Badi people were born into a world of degradation, prostitution and have been exploited in every way possible. This week I speak with Devisara Hannah Badi, an activist born into the Badi community, as well as Sarah Davison-Tracy, human rights advocate, author and speaker. I met both of these lovely ladies during my recent travels to Nepal, where I witnessed firsthand the neglect and discrimination Badi people face. In this episode, we talk about the harsh reality of being a Badi person, the prostitution, rape and sex trafficking most girls experience, and how Hannah wants to be a light in her community and save as many girls as she can from trafficking.

Discussion points

03:50 Introduction to Sarah

04:45 How Hannah & Sarah met

07:14 How Sarah learnt about the Badi community

10:03 The Badi people

13:40 The Badi village

15:44 How Hannah found the courage to say no

24:08 What makes Hannah different

26:01 Where Hannah took the Badi girls she saved

31:36 Laws protecting the Badi community

34:35 What Hannah would change as Prime Minister

37:30 Sarah’s thoughts on writing another book

39:12 What needs to be done to get the government’s attention

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What is money? With everything going on right now – from an impending recession and skyrocketing inflation, I was keen to have Davinci Jeremie on the show again. This time, we are doing a deep dive into the history of money. Leaning on his experience as a software developer and an early adopter of cryptocurrency, Davinci takes listeners back to the beginning of money; we talk about gold and silver, why paper money was introduced, and the start of the banking system. We also discuss the advent of digital currencies, why governments are printing money and the severity of the upcoming recession. If you want to understand money and how the system works, this is an episode you should not miss.

Discussion points

02:30 Why Davinci is back on the show

03:20 What is money?

08:47 Why gold and silver was used as a bartering tool

09:48 The introduction of paper money

13:09 The transition to paper money

14:13 The first recorded bank

15:32 Why the bank system will collapse

19:49 What happened in 2008

28:37 The printing of money

33:29 The start of digital currencies

38:00 Why people still own fiat money

38:38 Scams, fraud and theft

43:27 Fiat money VS digital currencies

50:53 What a bail-in is and how it affects you

54:43 The 1-to-10 rule

59:20 Are we in a recession?

01:01:03 What stocks are good to buy

01:02:25 The safety of crypto trading platforms

01:07:03 Responsibilies of giving trading advice

01:12:11 Web3: uses of the metaverse

01:17:48 BTC and ETH predictions for the rest of the year

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Imagine owning only one-eighth of a house. You get many of the benefits of a regular holiday home, except you share the ownership with seven other parties. Would that interest you? This week I catch up with Austin Allison. Austin co-founded a platform called Pacaso which enables second-home ownership through a fractional ownership model. Through this model of home ownership, Pacaso is able to increase the utilisation of a second home from 10-15% to roughly 90%. Within six months of launching, the business scored a $1 billion valuation which skyrocketed the startup to unicorn status. In this episode, Austin and I discuss the fractional home ownership model, how Pacaso acquires properties, the spectrum of buyers, and the purchasing process. We also dig deeper into his entrepreneurial journey and how he's built such an impressive company in just two years.

Discussion points

03:10 What is Pacaso

06:45 Timeshare vs Fractional Ownership

08:20 How scheduling works

14:00 Adoption of the fractional ownership model

17:51 Ways of acquiring properties

19:40 The spectrum of buyers

21:16 Austin’s entrepreneurial journey

25:17 Challenges Austin’s faced

29:00 Raising money for a startup

32:00 Working with investors

34:25 Austin’s expectations

36:00 Family support

38:20 The mechanics of a company like Pacaso

40:00 Benefits of co-ownership

43:07 How Pacaso makes money

45:00 How the homes are sold

46:37 How real estate brokers react to Pacaso

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