E193 | 'Designing A Better Way To Live' with Louie Blake

In this episode of The Kirk Miller Podcast, Kirk Miller sits down with entrepreneur and TEDx speaker Louie Blake for a conversation about purpose, wellbeing, and what it really means to design a better way to live. Louie shares his unconventional journey through business, self-discovery, and personal loss, and how those experiences shaped his latest venture, Long Lane, a wellness-focused hotel and private members club built around community, health, and meaningful connection. Rather than chasing success for its own sake, this conversation explores how entrepreneurs can build lives, businesses, and environments that support long-term wellbeing, clarity, and fulfilment. In this episode, Kirk and Louie discuss: Louie Blake's journey into entrepreneurship and personal development How early life experiences and loss shaped Louie's perspective on purpose The vision behind Long Lane and why wellness-led spaces matter Designing environments that support better habits and healthier decisions Why modern social culture often works against wellbeing Building community through shared values rather than status Navigating financial pressure and uncertainty as an entrepreneur The importance of systems, principles, and self-awareness Redefining success beyond money, titles, and external validation About Louie Blake Louie Blake is an entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and founder of Long Lane, a wellness-focused hospitality and community project set on a 55-acre country estate. His work centres on creating environments that encourage healthier living, deeper connection, and a stronger sense of purpose. For more information on what was discussed in this episode head to https://kirkmiller.co.uk/programme/ The Kirk Miller Podcast is the show for business leaders and peak performers to get into the best physical and mental shape of their lives and unleash from within confidence they never thought possible.