#59 - I Woke Up in Rehab at 15 – 10 Years Later I’d Built a Multi-Million Pound Business - Josh White

23/05/2025 1h 30min Episodio 59
#59 - I Woke Up in Rehab at 15 – 10 Years Later I’d Built a Multi-Million Pound Business - Josh White

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Episode Synopsis

Josh White, CEO and Co-Founder of Cano Water, is on a mission to fight plastic pollution with a simple yet powerful idea: providing an eco-friendly alternative to bottled water using 100% recyclable aluminum cans. The goal is simple - to put the planet before profit and make sustainability a new benchmark in the drinks industry.But Josh’s path to success hasn’t been easy. In this episode, he opens up about his struggles with addiction, ADHD, and being expelled from school, all as a teenager. Despite these setbacks, Josh managed to channel his addictive personality into something positive; building his business, raising his daughter, and helping others who are going through their own struggles.Josh is one of the most humble, purpose-driven entrepreneurs I’ve had the pleasure of talking to. His commitment to putting others before himself and making a real difference in the world is genuinely inspiring.00:00 Intro01:16 Profit vs. Planet: The Harsh Realities of Business07:33 Personal Battles: ADHD and Addiction as a Teenager28:04 Finding Purpose: From DJing to Entrepreneurship46:54 The Harsh Realities of Corporate Power48:17 Creating a Global Brand50:29 How You Source Water56:40 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs with ADHD01:04:49 The Importance of Mental Health Conversations01:17:32 Fatherhood and Personal Growth01:27:43 The Future of Work and Creativity01:30:00 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsFollow JoshLinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joshwhite2201Cano Water - https://canowater.com/Get In TouchLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lawrence-5a4b3357/Website - ambitiousmindspodcast.comInstagram - www.instagram.com/ambitiousmindspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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