REBELS by Shoaib Ahmed

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 "most people watching this podcast will fail at life." As well as delving into his struggles with insomnia, alcoholism and chasing 'purpose', you'll discover LOTS of practical tips for LinkedIn ghostwriting and how to use AI to get ahead. Brace yourself. This is a spicy one. 00:00: Episode trailer 01:20: Why Luke "f*cking hates" podcasts 02:42: Starting out as a construction worker 08:30: Dabbling in crypto, coding & poker 09:32: Becoming an Instagram influencer 12:05: How to quit your job and start again 17:06: Why LinkedIn keep banning Luke 20:42: Helping people heal through religion 24:50: Why should people use LinkedIn 27:06: How to use LinkedIn (for beginners) 30:18: Leveraging AI to be a better ghostwriter 35:50: Will AI destroy personal branding agencies? 36:54: Luke's LinkedIn predictions for 2024 38:19: Marketing is about manipulation! 40:49: The benefits of NOT having a plan 43:30: Should we all be more delusional? 44:30: The realities of digital nomad lifestyles 48:00: Dealing with chronic insomnia 51:10: Is Luke in a LinkedIn engagement pod? 55:23: "I love arguing. I f*cking love it" 1:03:15: Burnout isn't real 1:15:19: "Most people will never win in life" Connect with Shoaib (host): LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoaibahmed21/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshoaibahmed_/ Website: www.rebelsbyshoaibahmed.co.uk Connect with Luke: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukematthws/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd29iXfs9vYaHCVDByX6_tA?app=desktop Subscribe to his newsletter: https://lukematthws.beehiiv.com/

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 definition of 'the underdog.' This episode tracks their journey to success from their tiny bedroom in Bolton and delves into the struggles they've faced along the way. This is a raw and honest insight into entrepreneurship. Tune in to get some SERIOUS inspiration! Connect with Shoaib (host): LinkedIn: @Shoaib Ahmed | Instagram: @theshoaibahmed_Website: www.rebelsbyshoaibahmed.co.uk Connect with Ashleigh (guest): LinkedIn: Ashleigh Holmes Connect with Mitchell (guest): LinkedIn: Mitch Clayton Ashleigh’s & Mitchell’s website: https://www.flowd.co.uk/ Episode Sponsor: Get 10% OFF Fabric's 12-Week Master Strategy Programme [use code: REBELS10] Don't miss out: https://www.fabric-academy.com/rebels-fabric

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 Lewis' career, why he hit national headlines for his Twitter spat with Lord Sugar and what *actually* goes down on reality TV shows... Not your typical business owner, Lewis also gives his unfiltered opinions on the hypocrisy of higher education, the current marketing landscape and what he predicts for the future. It's the most energetic episode yet! Connect with Shoaib (host): LinkedIn: @Shoaib Ahmed | Instagram: @theshoaibahmed_Website: www.rebelsbyshoaibahmed.co.uk Connect with Lewis (guest): LinkedIn: Lewis Ellis | Instagram: @lewis_ellis_ Twitter: @ImLewisEllis Episode Sponsor: Get 10% OFF Fabric's 12-Week Master Strategy Programme [use code: REBELS10] Don't miss out: https://www.fabric-academy.com/rebels-fabric

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 found her strength in self-development, powerlifting and entrepreneurship. Now she's a full-time Master's student, powerlifting champion and 6-figure business owner. In this episode, Shoaib unpacks how Lara has brainwashed herself for success, manifested her dream life and overcome poor self-esteem to become an empowered boss! Ready to turn your life around? Tune in. THIS is the episode to watch. Connect with Shoaib (host): LinkedIn: @Shoaib Ahmed | Instagram: @theshoaibahmed_ Website: www.rebelsbyshoaibahmed.co.uk Connect with Lara (guest): LinkedIn: @Lara Acosta | Instagram: @laraacostar Twitter @laraacostar Episode Sponsor: Get a full month of Taplio for only $1 [use code: REBELSPODCAST] Don’t miss out: http://taplio.com/?utm_source=pod_rebels Episode Sponsor:Get 10% OFF Fabric's 12-Week Master Strategy Programme [use code: REBELS10] Don't miss out: https://www.fabric-academy.com/rebels-fabric

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. Lewis went on to serve an 18-month prison sentence after nearly killing a man. This episode charts how Lewis has since confronted his behaviours and tackled his trauma to spiral back INTO control. Tune in to hear what Lewis has learned in the process, how he has turned adversity into an asset and how he helps others do it too. Lewis is also a TEDx speaker, Forbes featured entrepreneur and recently featured in ‘Teens on Cons’ a controversial new C4 documentary. This is an intense but extremely powerful episode! Trigger warning: discussion of self-harm, violent crime, sexual abuse and addiction. Connect with Shoaib (host): LinkedIn: @Shoaib Ahmed Instagram: @theshoaibahmed Website: www.rebelsbyshoaibahmed.co.uk Connect with Lewis Raymond (Guest): LinkedIn: @Lewis Raymond Taylor Instagram: @lewisraymondtaylor Website: www.lewisraymondtaylor.com Episode Sponsor: Get 10% OFF Fabric's 12-Week Master Strategy Programme [use code: REBELS10] Don't miss out: https://www.fabric-academy.com/rebels-fabric

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 shying away to willingly stepping into the spotlight. Literally: he sang on a live broadcast to 16.7 million people! Shoaib also wastes no time in unpacking Luke’s entrepreneurial journey - from constantly being rejected by employers to leveraging his unique brand to build a multi-6-figure online business from scratch. Expect to laugh, cry and get INSPIRED. Connect with Shoaib (Host): LinkedIn: @Shoaib Ahmed | Instagram: @theshoaibahmed_ | Website: www.rebelsbyshoaibahmed.co.uk Connect with Luke (Guest): LinkedIn: @Lukemantonme | Instagram: @mantonexecutives Episode Sponsor: Get 10% OFF Fabric's 12-Week Master Strategy Programme [use code: REBELS10] Don't miss out: https://www.fabric-academy.com/rebels-fabric

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. This inspiring episode breaks down Sophie's steroid-level growth from a directionless graduate to the queen of community building. It's packed with fluff-free tips for business owners, creators and marketers everywhere. Shoaib and Sophie also waste no time in exposing the Hunger Games-like horrors of the graduate job market, unpacking the power of personal development and giving their hot takes on the social media landscape in 2023. If you have an idea, but lack the confidence to act on it… tune in: this is the most motivational episode of REBELS yet! Connect with Shoaib (host): LinkedIn: @Shoaib Ahmed | Instagram: @theshoaibahmed_ | Website: www.rebelsbyshoaibahmed.co.uk Connect with Sophie (guest): LinkedIn: Sophie Miller | Instagram: @prettylittlemarketer | Website: https://www.prettylittlemarketer.com/ Episode Sponsor: Get a full month of Taplio for only $1 [use code: REBELSPODCAST]. Don’t miss out: http://taplio.com/?utm_source=pod_rebels Episode Sponsor:Get 10% OFF Fabric's 12-Week Master Strategy Programme [use code: REBELS10]. Don't miss out: https://www.fabric-academy.com/rebels-fabric

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-founder of his own business education programme ‘ALTBE’, Ryan shares his wins and struggles through a life against the current. Not your typical motivational talk, this episode packs in a lot of valuable tips on how to follow your guts, trust the unknown and unlock your full potential by syncing body and mind. Ryan also gives his hot takes on mental health, masculinity and everything wrong with the education system today. This is an episode packed with humour, savage honesty and also some heartfelt moments of realisation. Connect with Shoaib (host): LinkedIn: @Shoaib Ahmed | Instagram: @theshoaibahmed_ Website: www.rebelsbyshoaibahmed.co.uk Connect with Ryan (guest): LinkedIn: @Ryan Felix | Instagram: @ryanlfelix Episode Sponsor: Get 10% OFF Fabric's 12-Week Master Strategy Programme [use code: REBELS10] Don't miss out: https://www.fabric-academy.com/rebels-fabric

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 leap of faith by posting about her ideal clients online while juggling a minimum-wage job. In just a few years, she's quickly become one of LinkedIn’s most recognisable and in-demand influencers. In this episode, Lea talks candidly about being a single mum in business, her ADHD diagnosis, and breaking the mould in a male-dominated corporate space. This episode unpacks how Lea has turned her personality into a winning formula on LinkedIn, raised over £250,000 for charity in the process and tackled horrid sexual harassment along the way. In this fun but informative episode, you’ll get to know the person behind the profile and unlock actionable tips to level up your brand! Connect with Shoaib (host): LinkedIn: @Shoaib Ahmed | Instagram: theshoaibahmed_ Website: www.rebelsbyshoaibahmed.co.uk Connect with Lea (guest): LinkedIn: @LeadoesLinkedIn Instagram: @leadoeslinkedin Episode Sponsor: Get 10% OFF Fabric's 12-Week Master Strategy Programme [use code: REBELS10]. Don't miss out: https://www.fabric-academy.com/rebels-fabric