I spoke with Elroy 'Spoonface' Powell over the summer. Spoon has enjoyed international fame with the dance music project, Black Legend. The group’s reworking of the Barry White classic "You See the Trouble with Me" reached the top of the UK charts, selling more than a million copies worldwide.

 

We spoke about how it felt to go from a chart toppping career to trying to find his own path and where he is now. The burn out along the way and how he now takes care of himself - martial arts plays and has for a long time been a key element of his self care.

Our conversation ranged over the following:
Taking control of his life, even though it meant stepping away from success
Finding his way through the dark spaces
Valuing yourself and making  yourself a priority
Building a community and creating awareness of what you offer
Burning out and looking after himself
Writing a book 'How to Think Beyond A Chart Position'
Keeping the people who are good for you in your life
Desire to do more music
Hints of more to come from him!
Making a list of what he wants to do with his life
What defines success

At the end of our conversation, there is a mini-interview with Mandy Dineley of My Beautiful Pen on the challenges in starting a business.

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Website: spoonface.net About Debra Levitt - Your Host

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Are you wondering whether you should have your own podcast? Not sure what it takes to host your own show?  Check out my online course:  So You Think You Want Your Own Podcast? I take you through defining your podcast concept and introduce you to the different elements involved in a podcast so you can make the decision on whether to go ahead!If you know someone who would make a great guest or want to be on the show yourself, drop me an email.

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;">I spoke with Elroy 'Spoonface' Powell over the summer. Spoon has enjoyed international fame with the dance music project, Black Legend. The group&rsquo;s reworking of the Barry White classic "<a href="https://youtu.be/MicSwhJcNxY">You See the Trouble with Me</a>" reached the top of the UK charts, selling more than a million copies worldwide.</p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #323493;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #323493;">We spoke about how it felt to go from a chart toppping career to trying to find his own path and where he is now. The burn out along the way and how he now takes care of himself - martial arts plays and has for a long time been a key element of his self care.</p>
<p>Our conversation ranged over the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Taking control of his life, even though it meant stepping away from success</li>
<li>Finding his way through the dark spaces</li>
<li>Valuing yourself and making&nbsp; yourself a priority</li>
<li>Building a community and creating awareness of what you offer</li>
<li>Burning out and looking after himself</li>
<li>Writing a book '<a title="Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast" href="https://bit.ly/5keyspoon">How to Think Beyond A Chart Position</a>'</li>
<li>Keeping the people who are good for you in your life</li>
<li>Desire to do more music</li>
<li>Hints of more to come from him!</li>
<li>Making a list of what he wants to do with his life</li>
<li>What defines success</li>
</ul>
<p>At the end of our conversation, there is a mini-interview with Mandy Dineley of <a title="Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast" href="https://www.mybeautifulpen.uk/">My Beautiful Pen</a> on the challenges in starting a business.</p>
<p><strong>Show Links</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Twitter:&nbsp;<a title="Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast" href="https://twitter.com/spoonface1">@spoonface1</a></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Instagram: <a title="Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast" href="https://instagram.com/spoonface1">@spoonface1</a></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Website: <a title="Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast" href="http://www.spoonface.net">spoonface.net</a></p>
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<div><strong>About Debra Levitt - Your Host</strong></div>
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<p>Your podcast is an important part of developing your own personal brand. The <a href="launch.bridginggaps.uk">Podcast Launcher</a> takes you through the steps to get it up and running. Arrange a call or request more information at launch.bridginggaps.uk.</p>
<p>Phone:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a title="Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast" href="tel:+441344289985" target="_blank" rel="noopener">+44 1344 289985</a><br>Email:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a title="Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast" href="mailto:debra@bridginggaps.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">debra@bridginggaps.uk</a><br>Website:&nbsp; &nbsp;<a title="Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast" href="https://launch.bridginggaps.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">launch.bridginggaps.uk</a><br>LinkedIn:&nbsp; &nbsp;<a title="Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/levittdebra" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Linkedin.com/in/levittdebra</a></p>
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<p>Are you wondering whether you should have your own podcast? Not sure what it takes to host your own show?&nbsp; Check out my online course:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="color: #ff6600;" title="Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast" href="https://www.startyourownpodcast.bridginggaps.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">So You Think You Want Your Own Podcast?</a>&nbsp;I take you through defining your podcast concept and introduce you to the different elements involved in a podcast so you can make the decision on whether to go ahead!</p>
<div>If you know someone who would make a great guest or want to be on the show yourself, drop me an <a style="color: #333399;" href="mailto:debra@bridginggaps.uk?subject=I know someone who would make a great guest ..." target="_blank" rel="noopener">email</a>.</div>

Sharing the challenges and stories of fellow business owners!

My guests are business owners (with a few exceptions!) at different stages in their career. We talk about what they are doing now, the challenges they faced to get here, their advice to aspiring or existing business owners and how they maintain their own health and well being.

Everyone has a story to tell and it is inspiring to here from others and recognise that no-one's ride is smooth!

I'm Debra Levitt - and I work with individuals and businesses to launch and manage their podcasts.

Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast

Sharing the challenges and stories of fellow business owners!

My guests are business owners (with a few exceptions!) at different stages in their career. We talk about what they are doing now, the challenges they faced to get here, their advice to aspiring or existing business owners and how they maintain their own health and well being.

Everyone has a story to tell and it is inspiring to here from others and recognise that no ones ride is smooth!

Find out more about me - Debra Levitt - on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/levittdebra

Actor, Author, Music Publish and Social Entrepreneur, Diverse Music Solutions CIC

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