Read Leyth Hampshire’s blog to hear about how his practical learning on the TE programme, international experiences and a life changing moment shaped the career path of the wellbeing entrepreneur.
A global outlook
Leyth’s decision to join Team Entrepreneurship (TE) was driven by his attraction to practice-led learning that the TE program offered. After initially starting a Business Management course at UWE, he quickly realized that the traditional approach to education wasn’t his fit.
After graduating from UWE in 2018, Leyth pursued a master’s degree in Entrepreneurial Management in San Francisco, followed by periods in Shanghai and Barcelona, where he dived into the study of entrepreneurial development. He then went on to work at the European union in the startup division, helping founders and supporting small scale sustainable ventures.
Personal challenges
Leyth’s career then took an unexpected turn due to burnout and a subsequent stroke which left him in a coma for 7 days. This pivotal moment sparked his interest in exploring the connection between wellbeing and human thriving.
“Where I wanted to be when I graduated is completely different to where I am now”
In response to this newfound passion, Leyth founded Emergent Purpose, a wellbeing company that combined meditation, yoga, movement, and mindfulness practice workshops. He also co-founded Emergent Men, a platform focused on therapeutic exercises to support men’s mental health and to combat suicide. These ventures show Leyth’s commitment to wellbeing and his dedication to encouraging meaningful change.
Leadership, learning and lifegoals
More recently, Leyth has taken on leadership roles. As the Head of Creation at a community living space project in London called And Soul, Leyth helped raised £10 million in funding and is designing a wellbeing programme for this community.
Leyth’s journey from a student to a wellbeing entrepreneur is inspiring. His time in the TE program equipped him with important skills in people management, communication, and navigating complex situations—all of which have become integral to his career.
In the future, Leyth wants to transform And Soul into London’s largest co-living and co-working space, with goals to scale across the UK. Leyth also plans to return to academia to train as a psychotherapist and work towards a PhD. Leyth’s ultimate aspiration? To receive an MBE!
“I have a big vision which is to receive an MBE!”
Find out more – https://www.leythhampshire.com/