Mentor

Mentor
Podcast Description
MENTOR is a podcast that shares the lived experiences of senior leaders across industries.
In each episode, guests open up to founders Rachel Forde and Marco Bertozzi of TheZoo.London about their careers, mistakes, lessons, and the people who inspired them along the way. It’s smart, relaxed, and packed with real-world insight. Whether you’re a future leader or simply curious about how others have navigated the world of work, MENTOR delivers valuable takeaways and thoughtful conversation.
Brought to you by TheZoo.London and Viral Tribe.
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The podcast covers a range of topics including leadership lessons, authenticity, diversity, and the significance of mentorship, with episode examples like Rak Patel discussing leadership during uncertainty and Claudine Collins sharing insights on building strong client relationships.

MENTOR is a podcast that shares the lived experiences of senior leaders across industries.
In each episode, guests open up to founders Rachel Forde and Marco Bertozzi of TheZoo.London about their careers, mistakes, lessons, and the people who inspired them along the way. It’s smart, relaxed, and packed with real-world insight. Whether you’re a future leader or simply curious about how others have navigated the world of work, MENTOR delivers valuable takeaways and thoughtful conversation.
Brought to you by TheZoo.London and Viral Tribe.
This week on Mentor, Rachel and Marco sit down with Jon O’Donnell, former MD of ESI Media, and founder of Viral Tribe Entertainment. From rave MC to running major newspapers to building a creative powerhouse in podcasting, Jon shares what he’s learned about reinvention, decision-making, and rediscovering creative purpose later in life.
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Chapters:
02:00 – Jon’s 60-second life story
04:30 – Why starting Viral Tribe wasn’t the brave move
08:00 – Coming full circle back to creativity
13:30 – Big decisions at the Evening Standard & The Independent
17:45 – The biggest career mistake he ever made
22:00 – The importance of mentors (and surprising sources of inspiration)
38:00 – Athletic mindset meets business: hacks, habits & high performance
Produced by Viral Tribe Entertainment: https://viraltribe.co.uk/
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