Scammed Out of £1 Million… But Still Building | Legacy Bench Ep. 7

Episode 7 of Legacy Bench brings together powerful stories from people navigating creativity, identity, business, technology, and rebuilding after major setbacks.At the bench:Amy — a British-born Chinese actress and model — speaks openly about representation in the UK creative industry and the lack of visibility for British-born Chinese actors in film and television.Joe shares the reality of trying to build a career in photography and filmmaking, opening up about confidence, uncertainty, creativity, and finding direction in competitive industries.Amanda discusses late-identified autism, bullying, neurodivergence, and why she started creating content and podcasting to build a safer and more supportive space for others.Mccauley, founder of Sustainable Compute Network, reveals the shocking story of how his previous startup lost around £1 million through betrayal, poor control, and business risk — and how he is now rebuilding with a new mission focused on sustainable AI and technology.This episode explores:Startup failure and rebuilding after lossRepresentation in film and mediaAutism awareness and neurodivergenceCreative industry strugglesAI, sustainability, and the future of technologyTrust, investment, and business mistakesPersonal growth through adversityWhy some people keep building no matter what happensThese are not polished success stories.These are real conversations from people trying to build meaningful lives and careers in the real world.Hosted by Princely Samuel Okere.🎙️ Legacy Bench is where professionals, founders, and creators come together to share real ideas, real experiences, and real advice.📌 Subscribe, share, and join the journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.