From Sports Journalist to Game-Changing Inventor - With a Splash of Dancing Queen
What do you do when your dream job no longer excites you?
In the latest episode of the One Precious Life podcast, we meet Dom Cotton, former BBC sports journalist, who spent years covering major sporting events. But when the learning stopped, he didn’t settle, he shifted careers. Then, a chance conversation about cycling safety with his now business partner led them to something extraordinary: the invention of a foldable cycling helmet, solving a problem for cyclists.
What followed was a seven-year rollercoaster from design challenges and financial struggles to navigating an entirely new world - to now working with Brompton Bikes and their helmets being stocked in Selfridges and Halfords.
Dom also opens up about:
Overcoming personal challenges
How exercise fuels both mental and physical wellbeing
The power of networking and staying open to unexpected opportunities
And yes - how he ended up performing in an ABBA tribute band
This episode is for you if:
You’re drawn to stories of resilience, reinvention, and risk-taking
You’re fascinated by what it really takes to turn an idea into a business
You want to make the most of your one precious (working) life
The One Precious Life podcast talks to people who have found their calling., exploring purpose and meaning through the lens of work. Listen, read, or watch more here: https://bit.ly/m/onepreciouslife
Find out more about Dom’s work:
https://wearenewlane.com/
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