REBELS by Shoaib Ahmed

In this episode, I chat with Ethan Golding, Founder of The Blueprint (an agency that helps founders sign clients through LinkedIn). This episode maps the journey from Ethan's first business at 9 years old - to today - as he's on track to hit 7-figure revenue in 2025.

We delve into the man and mindset behind the money and discover what mistakes Ethan kept making, why he quit his business multiple times and what finally turned th...

In this episode, I chat with David Walsh, a 3x Founder, dad to 3 year old and business mentor, with 10+ years B2B SaaS experience under his belt. This is a masterclass in growing a business - the do's, don'ts and the realities of entrepreneurship.

Before his current company, David co-founded Mathison, raising $34M USD investment, achieving 300%+ ARR growth and securing 250+ new clients like Bank of America, HelloFresh, TripAdvis...

In the 3rd ep of Season 2 of REBELS we chat with Niall Ratcliffe, CEO & Co-Founder of Noticed. (formerly 'Ratcliffe Brothers), a B2B storytelling & marketing company.

Niall shares his story of the kid who couldn't afford a haircut, to the man who's built a 7-figure, 14-person agency that's generated over £4.25 million in revenue for their clients.

In this episode, Shoaib and Niall delve ...

Lewis Kemp is one of the UK's most outspoken marketers and Founder of Lightbulb Media, a hugely respected performance marketing agency. In this episode, Lewis savagely tears apart stereotypes and misconceptions about entrepreneurship (a word he admits he hates).

This episode is a free MASTERCLASS in all things copywriting, content and digital, with tons of actionable advice to put your marketing campaigns on steroids. He b...

In the first episode of SEASON 2, we chat with Karla McNeilage, Owner of Wave Socials, Copywriting Specialist and Healthy Hustle Advocate!

Karla has worked with 30+ clients - from big corporates, e-com businesses and agencies, to service providers, CEOs and founders. ⁣She's an expert at making brands stand out through story-led marketing. ⁣

This episode unpacks her journey in the industry, how she built the confidence...

In this BONUS episode of REBELS Season 1 we chat with Luke Matthews, Viral LinkedIn Ghostwriter and AI writing specialist! Luke is one of the most controversial figures on LinkedIn. He's been banned 7 times already. This episode unpacks Luke's career as a Christian preacher, a construction worker, an Instagram model and now a multi-6-figure entrepreneur. Tune in to hear his ruthless advice around mindset, burnout and why &...

In the final episode of REBELS Season 1, we are joined by Mitch Clayton and Ashleigh Holmes - co-founders of Flowd, an award-winning and multi-7-figure marketing brand. In just 2.5 years, Mitch and Ash have built an international team of 26, launched 2 offices and generated £6M in revenue for their clients. From working-class backgrounds and with no A-Level or Degree qualifications between the two of them, Mitch and Ash are the def...

In this seventh episode of REBELS we chat with Lewis Ellis, British media personality and entrepreneur. He's best known for being a finalist on The Apprentice UK, his viral social media stunts and running the UK's most disruptive marketing agency. Shoaib unpacks Lewis' turbulent journey to success, why he never wants to grow up and his no bullsh*t approach to personal growth. Find out how the Pandemic nearly destroyed L...

In this sixth episode of REBELS we chat with Lara Acosta, Forbes-featured Social Media Creator and Founder of LA Digital. After growth-hacking her social media following to 100K in less than 12 months, Lara joins us to share exclusive tips and killer insights on how she did it - and how you can too! Lara left Mexico and moved to the UK at the age of 15 to restart her life. After years of severe bullying and childhood trauma, she fo...

In this 5th episode of REBELS, we chat with Lewis Raymond Taylor, a serial violent offender and diagnosed psychopath, turned Founder of a $25 million coaching business. Following a traumatic childhood, Lewis' behaviour spiralled out of control. He committed his first crime at 13. After many serious mental health diagnoses and a string of violence, he hit the headlines as a dangerous, drug-addicted and self-destructive thug. Lew...

In this fourth episode of REBELS, we chat with Luke Manton, founder of ‘Manton Executives’  - a fun-loving virtual PA and social media agency. Luke’s entire world came to a halt after a sudden Tourettes diagnosis in his early twenties. This episode explores the tough years that followed as Luke went down a spiral of physical and mental battles. Expect to hear some shocking first-hand experiences. We also explore how Luke went from ...

In the third episode of REBELS we chat with Sophie Miller, Founder & Director of Pretty Little Marketer, a trailblazing marketing platform and 350K+ strong online community. After struggling to find her 'lane' after university, Sophie set up an Instagram page on a whim. Skip 3 years and Sophie is now a multi-6-figure solopreneur, in-demand influencer and social media manager for some of the world's biggest brands. T...

In this second episode of REBELS we chat with Ryan Felix, model turned entrepreneur, life coach and 'about to get cancelled' content creator. We talk about rebellious life choices, taking risks and saying f*ck that to society's expectations of young people today. From hitch-hiking across Europe to teaching English in South East Asia, from falling into a serendipitous - and challenging - modelling career to becoming co-f...

Rebels Podcast: The Unfiltered Queen of LinkedIn with Lea TurnerEver wondered how to land the biggest clients from the most unexpected sources? 

Discover the secret to unlocking your personal brand's potential in this thrilling first episode of REBELS by Shoaib Ahmed. Our first guest is Lea Turner - a solopreneur, corporate trainer and keynote speaker who has built a multi-6-figure business through LinkedIn!

In 2019, Lea took a...