Meet Sean Atkinson — a Geelong local, sports lover, and father of two — who received a life-changing diagnosis at just 36: early onset Parkinson’s disease.

In this episode, we sit down with Sean to talk about the shock of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s and what it means to live with the condition as a young parent.

He also shares how he’s turned his story into a powerful force for change — including raising over $15,000 for the ⁠Shake It Up Foundation⁠ and trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp.

Sean’s story is a reminder that life doesn’t stop at adversity. Sometimes, that’s where it really begins.

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•New episodes drop on the 1st and 11th of every month

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In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a surreal, sun-soaked week on the French Riviera during the Monaco Grand Prix 2024.

The lucky connections, the trackside chaos, and why showing up with curiosity (and a camera) can unlock experiences you never imagined.

If you’ve ever thought “that could never be me,” this one’s your sign✨

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🏎️🏁 Today we sit down the innovative entrepreneur ⁠⁠Alex Witty⁠⁠ — designer, CEO, and founder of Compound Footwear, a sneaker brand made from Formula 1 tyres.

From growing up with a dad who worked alongside Ayrton Senna, to launching his own sustainable fashion label during COVID, Alex shares the behind-the-scenes of turning Motorsport waste into wearable street style.

We talk about the wild ride of building a brand, creating opportunity out of luck, and how Formula 1 is shaping the next generation of fashion, fandom, and future thinking.

🏆 This one’s for the dreamers, doers, and F1 lovers.

00:48 – Meet Alex Witty and how Compound began

03:30 – A family legacy in Formula 1

06:15 – From Brighton uni to seaweed experiments

09:40 – The “ah-ha” moment: turning tyres into shoes

13:00 – Inside the first Compound drop

18:30 – The real carbon footprint of F1

21:00 – What entrepreneurship really looks like

26:00 – The power of self-belief (and a little delusion)

29:30 – Imposter syndrome and the internal game

33:00 – Why fashion and F1 are a perfect match

37:00 – F1 Academy, representation, and the rise of women in motorsport

41:00 – What’s next for Compound, Monaco, and beyond

Thank you so much, Alex!

📸 Watch the full episode on socials ⁠⁠@lifestyleleven⁠⁠ 👟 Explore the shoes at ⁠⁠compoundfootwear.com⁠⁠

🗓️ New episodes drop on the 1st and 11th of every month

With love,

Eve

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