Pause. And Rewind...

I’m Neil (he/him) - host of my podcast, Pause. And Rewind… I’ll be chatting to change makers, thought leaders & role models who all share a common goal. They’re striving to make the world a more inclusive place. And let’s face, we need it!

Each guest has a unique story when it comes to doing their thing. We often know who people are in the now. But how much do we really know about them?

Pause. And Rewind… takes a moment to explore the experiences in my guests’ lives that led them to where & who they are now. Cos’ everyone loves an origin story!

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Pause. And Rewind... with Laura Willoughby | Collaborative, Activator, Heretic

June 12, 2024 • Neil Hudson-Basing • Season 1 • Episode 12

This episode was pure effing joy! I got to sit down with Laura Willoughby, co-founder of Club Soda, the world's largest mindful drinking movement, and dive into her amazing life story.

Laura & I connected through the sober world and she is one of the most supportive, encouraging and collaborative humans I know. She's also bloody impressive. Her work with Club Soda has encouraged thousands upon thousands of people to adopt healthier lifestyles when it comes to drinking and she was recently featured high up in the list of Top 100 influences in the drinks industry... a feat she finds amusing given her sobriety.

But Laura's story is about so much more than just this and from hearing about her passion for campaigning from a young age to her work ethic, time in Government, her love of 'The Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy' and more, you can really get a feel for what's shaped her now. She uses the following three words to describer her story and I couldn't think of three better ones: Collaborative, Activator & Heretic. I know that the everyone from the sober community and beyond will love this episode as much as I did!

PS. Go visit Club Soda on Drury Lane in Covent Garden to try & buy the best selection of AF drinks out there plus the team are gorgeous and they run fab events too!