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Firestarters Podcast

Hosted by Sander Tilsley · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 19 episodes

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19
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111m
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About this podcast

Awareness and stories at the intersection of business, communication and art.Welcome to the Firestarters Podcast, where stories come alive at the crossroads of storytelling, entrepreneurship, music and creativity. Through deep conversations with entrepreneurs, artists and thinkers, we explore how personal stories shape identity, direction and impact.But Firestarters is no longer just about stories.Season 2 introduces The Anatomy of a Shift.A framework that reveals the phases people move through when their beliefs, identity or direction start to change. From the first moment of awarenes

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About the host

Sander Tilsley hosts Firestarters Podcast, a business show with 19 episodes published.

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Friction - With Jeroen Franssens

Apr 27, 20261h 22mEp. 6S2

You’re not lost. You’re in a shift. Most people feel it. Something in their life no longer fits, but they cannot explain why. In this Firestarters episode, Jeroen Franssens shares how that feeling started for him. Growin

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Disruption - With Ann Bevers

Mar 19, 20262h 16mEp. 5S2

Welcome to the next chapter of the Anatomy of a Shift. In our last episode, we sat down with Benjamin (Judassime) to explore Phase 4: Darkness. Benjamin showed us what it means to willingly dive into the shadows, using h

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Darkness - With Benjamin Voortmans

Mar 4, 20261h 55mEp. 4S2

Season 2 – The Anatomy of a Shift Season 2 of Firestarters is built as a transformation model. Each episode represents one phase in a personal and entrepreneurial shift. Not random conversations. A structured arc. The jo

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Identity - With Vlad Solovov

Jan 29, 20262h 38mEp. 3S2

This episode of the Firestarters Podcast is a long-form conversation with visual artist and filmmaker Vlad Solovov, whose work spans queer nightlife, fashion, touring, and Tomorrowland. We talk about identity not as a la

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Truth - with Nicky Vaes

Jan 7, 20261h 45mEp. 2S2

Episode 2 of The Anatomy of a Personal Shift “A routine business issue slowly unravels into a confrontation that forces one simple question: when the truth is clear, do you act or stay silent.” In this episode of the Fir

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Shift - with Laurens Polfliet

Dec 6, 20252h 9mEp. 2S2

Season 2 opens with a conversation about a feeling many people recognize, but rarely know how to name. A shift. Not a breakdown. Not a breakthrough. Just the quiet realization that something inside you has started to mov

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Behind the scenes: Stromae's "Multitude" film with Robin De Praetere

May 29, 20251h 59mEp. 12S1

What happens when the biggest opportunity of your life starts with a cancelled tour?Robin De Praetere, an editor from Leuven, had just started his own production company when he got a call: “Your name got dropped a few t

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"The World Is Changing" — Thomas Lambrechts on the Easiest Way to Adapt

May 16, 20251h 32mEp. 11S1

Thomas Lambrechts has lived every version of the creative dream. From organizing parties at 15 to becoming one of Belgium’s most active music project launchers in Belgium, he's spent years lighting up dancefloors as a DJ

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Alja Al Saadi - A stroke of creativity. "How She Turned a Health Crisis Into a Creative Awakening."

May 4, 20252h 8mEp. 10S1

What if the life you’re meant to live begins where certainty ends?In this episode, Sander sits down with Alja Al Saadi — DJ, Storyteller, Podcast host and Ambassador at WE.ARE.WOOM — to explore a life-changing moment tha

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€500 and a Dream — How Koen Darras Built a Life Most People Only Imagine

Apr 20, 20251h 53mEp. 9S1

What if the life you’re chasing doesn’t require more?In this episode, Sander sits down with Koen Darras, an adventurer and entrepreneur, to explore his transformative journey in travel and business. Koen shares how his e

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“Music Saved Me” — How Robin Vangenechten Turned Pain Into Power (Dutch)

Apr 6, 20252h 15mEp. 8S1

In this episode, Sander sits down with Robin Vangenechten, a resilient and passionate audio engineer and mentor, to explore his transformative journey in the music industry. From his early dreams and struggles with burno

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"Since I Was 9, I Knew I’d Go to the Moon” — The Unstoppable Vision of Niels Sabbe (English)

Mar 23, 20251h 59mEp. 7S1

Join director & screenwriter Niels Sabbe as he takes us through his unexpected journey from a passionate young dreamer to a thriving filmmaker. From his early days of making short films with a group of fellow "lone wolve

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“AI Can’t Do This (Yet)” — The Future of Storytelling with Thomas Vangeel (Dutch)

Dec 28, 20241h 59mEp. 6S1

In deze feestelijke aflevering van de Firestarters Podcast ontrafelen we de magie van storytelling. Samen met Thomas Vangeel kijken we hoe zijn werk bij De Praeters en Visuals Internationals bewijst dat verhalen niet all

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“What If Feeling Low Is Exactly What You Need?” — Julie Vermeire Gets Vulnerable (Dutch)

Dec 15, 20241h 53mEp. 5S1

Wat als de zwaarste momenten in je leven jouw grootste krachtbron worden? In deze aflevering vertelt Julie Vermeire hoe ze van diepe dalen—een depressie, paniekaanvallen en een compleet verlies van richting—opklom naar h

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“I Never Felt Heard Until I Found My Voice” — Lien Hendrickx On Owning Who You Are (Dutch)

Dec 2, 20241h 59mEp. 4S1

Podcast Summary: Get ready for an unforgettable episode as we welcome Lien, a creative powerhouse full of energy and authenticity. From the very first moment, we dive into an inspiring and often hilarious journey about w

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“Nobody Talks About This Part of Podcasting” — What the Future Really Looks Like (Dutch)

Nov 14, 20242h 19mEp. 3S1

In this episode, we dive deep into the passion and power of podcasting with Jonas Geens. Jonas shares his journey and how his love for podcasting took root through unforgettable experiences. He discusses the vast differe

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“This Is What It Takes To Reinvent Sound” — Yannick Thiry’s Unbelievable Journey (English)

Nov 14, 20241h 40mEp. 2S1

In this episode of the Firestarters Podcast, host Sander welcomes Yannick Thiry, an experienced sound engineer and music composer with a rich background in high-profile audio production. Yannick shares captivating storie

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“The Fight to Stay Real in a Fake World” — Inside Marco Bailey’s Backyard Rave (English)

Nov 14, 202452mEp. 2S1

In this episode, electronic music legend Marco Bailey offers an intimate look into his passion for music, his recent projects, and his reflections on the ever-evolving electronic scene. From hosting backyard parties with

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Introduction - Pilot (English)

Nov 7, 202430m0

Welcome to the Firestarters podcast, where stories come to life at the intersection of storytelling, tribes, business, communication and art. We dive deep into the creative minds of entrepreneurs, artists, and musicians

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Who is the host of Firestarters Podcast?

Firestarters Podcast is hosted by Sander Tilsley. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 19 episodes.

How many episodes does Firestarters Podcast have?

Firestarters Podcast has published 19 episodes.

What topics does Firestarters Podcast cover?

Firestarters Podcast regularly covers business, entrepreneurship. It sits in the business category, with a entrepreneurship focus.

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How long are Firestarters Podcast episodes?

Episodes of Firestarters Podcast average 111 minutes, giving guests a long-form format with plenty of time to expand on their expertise.

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