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Louis Alexander: 633 Days, 7 Continents, 7 Seas: The Youngest Professional Adventurer #70
In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast with Paul Quinn, we sit down with Louis Alexander to uncover the truth behind the headlines. From running 17 marathons in 17 consecutive days through the worst UK storm in 30 years, to swimming in 31°C water with severe dehydration, to stopping mid-marathon to watch a brown bear emerge from hibernation in Alaska—Louis shares the brutal reality of chasing impossible dreams. His journeys include running through the Amazon Rainforest, the Australian Outback, and Antarctica, to swimming marathons in the Red and Arabian Seas. Featured by National Geographic, Sky News, BBC News, and Heart Breakfast, Louis has emerged as one of the most exciting up-and-coming international speakers—inspiring tens of thousands across Europe, Asia, and North America, including as a Guest Speaker at 10 Downing Street.
From watching his grandfather battle dementia for 17 years to becoming one of the world's youngest professional adventurers, Louis Alexander's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. At just 26 years old, Louis is a three-time Guinness World Record holder—recognised as the first and only person in history to complete both marathons on all Seven Continents AND marathon swims in all Seven Seas
But his story begins with heartbreak, a living room conversation with his mum, and a mountain he failed to climb.
Matthew Pellino: UFC Coach on Strickland, $750K Bonuses & Building Foxgloves | Quinntessential Questions #69
In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Matthew Pellino, Boxing/MMA Coach, Entrepreneur, and Owner of Foxgloves Fight Gym in Singapore. From moving to Malaysia at 19 and taking over coaching within a month, to coaching Sean Strickland at Syndicate MMA in Las Vegas, to cornering Eric Kelly's knockout of UFC Hall of Famer Jens Pulver in Manila, Matt shares his transformation journey and philosophy on building champions.
He discusses measuring coaching success by performance bonuses not records, working with extremely high-level athletes, and why Singapore has zero prize fighters. Matt also opens up about his biggest regret—stopping fighting too early—and shares powerful lessons about youth mentorship, refusing to hire amateur coaches, and building the "Home of Heavy Hands" with his wife. Whether you're an aspiring coach, combat sports athlete, or entrepreneur building something from scratch, this conversation offers hard-won wisdom on results-driven coaching, authentic community building, and why you don't want to work for no one at 29.
