In this episode of The Happy WorkLife Podcast, Lord Mark Price sits down with Professor Sir Adrian Hill, one of the world’s leading vaccine researchers and the director of the Jenner Institute at the University of Oxford.

Knighted in the New Year Honours for his services to medicine and global health, Adrian has dedicated his career to developing vaccines that save lives, from malaria to COVID-19 and beyond.

Together, they explore his extraordinary journey from his early years studying medicine to becoming a pioneer in vaccine science and global health innovation. This is an inspiring conversation about science, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of progress, and how one man’s vision is shaping the future of global health.

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In this episode of The Happy WorkLife Podcast, Lord Mark Price sits down with Hilary Cottam, a pioneering public service innovator, social entrepreneur and author of The Work We Need. Hilary’s remarkable career has taken her from the halls of UNICEF and the World Bank to founding two groundbreaking social enterprises.

Hilary’s currently leading a DEFRA review on working life in England’s upland communities. Together, they explore her journey, the future of work and the inspirations behind her new book and what it reveals about how we can create work that truly works for everyone.

This is an episode about purpose, possibility and building a better future - one where work truly works for everyone!

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In this episode of The Happy WorkLife Podcast, Lord Mark Price sits down with Dr Katie King, CEO & Founder of BioOrbit, to explore her extraordinary journey from solving maths problems for fun as a teenager, to interning at NASA, researching cancer treatments at Cambridge, and now pioneering life-saving drug crystallisation in space.

Katie shares the pivotal moments that shaped her path: the teacher who believed in her, the RAF cadet experiences that built her leadership, and the leap of faith it took to launch BioOrbit, a company with the bold ambition of manufacturing medicines in microgravity to transform cancer treatment on Earth.

We dive into:

• Why representation and encouragement matter so much for women in STEM.
• How space research can radically change the future of healthcare.
• The challenges and triumphs of founding a start-up in uncharted territory.
• Katie’s vision for BioOrbit.

This is an episode about courage, curiosity, and carving new paths and will no doubt leave you rethinking whether your dreams can become your new reality.

Lord Mark Price, Founder of WorkL, speaks to Jon Watts, Chef, Author and Public Speaker, known for his inspirational journey from prison to a successful career in food.

Jon reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped him, how the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award first gave him purpose, the surreal leap from prison life to professional kitchens in the likes of Jamie Oliver's restaurants, the hustle of building food trucks and catering events, and how the pandemic transformed him into a viral recipe creator online.

Alongside sharing the highs and lows of his journey, Jon also gives us a glimpse into his brand-new cookbook Speedy Comfort: packed with quick and comforting recipes designed to make life easier and tastier.

In this special episode, Lord Mark Price joins us to talk about his new book 'Work Happier': A practical guide to taking control of your working life and finding genuine happiness in your career.

As part of the Work Happier book, Mark also introduces The Work Happiness Charter, a groundbreaking manifesto for workplace wellbeing sets out the rights and responsibilities of individuals and organisations. It’s a call to action for individuals and organisations to commit to building happier, healthier and more successful workplaces.

From improving relationships with managers to boosting career growth, Work Happier gives you all the tools and insights to take agency over your work life. Backed by data from over a million people who have taken the free WorkL Happy At Work Test, this episode explores how happiness at work leads to better productivity, promotions and overall wellbeing.

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Lord Mark Price, Founder of WorkL, sits down with Mark Rowland, CEO of the Mental Health Foundation, to explore the realities of mental health today. Mark reflects on his early years growing up in Rwanda, the moment that shifted his worldview and the driving force behind his mission to make mental health a national and global priority.

With compassion and clarity, he discusses the stigma still surrounding mental health, the urgent need for prevention-first approaches and how businesses and governments alike can take meaningful steps to protect mental wellbeing. Mark also covers the impact of childhood trauma, poverty, the mental health crisis in young people and why recovery isn't a straight line. If you're a business leader, policy maker, parent or simply someone who wants to better understand mental health, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️: This episode contains discussions around trauma, suicide and mental illness that may be distressing to some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can get support at the Mental Health Foundation website.

In this episode of The Happy WorkLife Podcast, Lord Mark Price speaks with Philippa Craddock, the visionary florist-turned-entrepreneur whose floral designs have graced royal weddings and luxury brands around the world.

Philippa opens up about growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia, being underestimated at school, and why traditional education never worked for her. She shares how those early setbacks shaped her resilience, her work ethic, and her deep understanding of people, an insight that would eventually become her greatest business strength.

From launching a floristry business on her kitchen floor during maternity leave to growing an internationally recognised brand, Philippa’s journey is anything but typical.

Today, she’s dedicated to helping other creatives, not just by teaching; but by showing them how to run businesses with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Turning passions into profits!

In this episode of the The Happy WorkLife Podcast, Lord Mark Price speaks with Jordan Schwarzenberger, the 27-year-old media entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Arcade Media, and manager of the Sidemen, Europe’s biggest creator collective.

Jordan shares his unconventional path, from launching side projects as a teen to walking away from university, working at VICE and LADbible, and ultimately co-founding the company behind one of the most influential creator brands on the planet.

With humour, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom, he explores the mindset of Gen Z, why traditional education often fails creative thinkers, and how building businesses around creators is reshaping the future of media.

Packed with practical advice, industry insights, and inspiring stories, this is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, content creators, and anyone curious about the power of digital media and the next generation of talent.