Matt Castle, a film producer and father of two, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges he has faced. He emphasises the importance of storytelling in building a brand and engaging an audience. Matt also discusses his experience with ADHD and the impact it has had on his work. He highlights the need for more support and resources for individuals with ADHD. Matt talks about balancing parenting and entrepreneurship, prioritising family time, and involving his children in his work. He also mentions the value of mentorship and the importance of creating memories with his family. Finally, Matt discusses the challenges of adapting to new ways of working and the importance of authenticity in personal branding. The conversation explores the importance of maintaining a human focus in content creation and communication, rather than relying solely on AI. It emphasises the value of personal connection and the missed opportunities when AI is used to generate content or comments. The discussion also touches on using AI for research and translation, the concept of dad guilt, involving children in the entrepreneurial journey, the importance of work-life balance, and the lessons learned from being an entrepreneurial parent. The conversation concludes with insights on handling stress, future goals for the business and family, and the significance of storytelling in unleashing human potential.

00:00
Introduction and Personal Journey
03:12
The Power of Storytelling
07:05
Entrepreneurship and ADHD
10:56
Balancing Family and Business
18:53
Overcoming Challenges and Personal Branding
25:44
Maintaining a Human Focus in Content Creation
27:31
AI as a Tool for Research and Translation
29:28
Dad Guilt and Work-Life Balance
31:39
Involving Children in the Entrepreneurial Journey
36:16
Handling Stress and Maintaining Mental Health
39:12
Setting Scalable Goals for Business and Family
44:10
The Power of Storytelling in Unleashing Human Potential

Matt's links:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcastle1980/
Powered By Stories Website - https://www.poweredbystories.co.uk/

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