Season 8 · Episode 95 · 30 Jan 2026
95 - Sam Squire
With Sam Squire
“"Just like nature, we need to give young people the right environment to thrive for the future".”
Reflections
Q1: Place
If we could do a flypast on any part of the world that is significant to you, which place, city or country would it be and why?
Paxton near Cambridge
Q2: Life
Give us a glimpse into your life story so far with an emphasis on what you are doing currently?
Pro footballer for Cambridge Utd before being released aged 19. Invested time into the charitable arm of the club leading some mental health workshops after mum tried to take her own life. This led to working with young people with different organisations and eventually the offer of a bursary from Cambridge Uni in life and exec coaching. Today working with a community interest company called Inspire to Ignite coaching and mentoring hundreds of young people. Also co-founded an events company called Vibrancy.
Q3: Reset
Where on earth is your place or reset or re-charge?
A former quarry in Little Paxton which is now a nature reserve.
Q4: Wonder
What wonder of the natural world excites you the most?
The wonder of the oceans and the fact that we know so little.
Q5: Hopefulness
What is your story of hopefulness (not your own) about a person, business or non-profit who are doing amazing things for the world?
A young person suffering from agrophobia who has set up a new business called Give seeds a chance. The business is developing biodegradable seed bombs to increase the amount of wildflowers in communities.
Q6: Insight
Location
Flyover
Paxton near Cambridge
Guest
🇬🇧 Cambridgeshire (UK)