Chris Cownden

Chris Cownden has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries.

From 2019 to 2021, Chris worked as a freelance video editor, collaborating with non-profit organizations to create promotional and testimonial videos for digital campaigns. During this time, they developed skills in video script writing and editing using software like Adobe Premiere Pro.

In 2020, Chris served as a Youth Mentor and Project Creativity Founder at City Year UK. In this role, they supported and inspired children, focusing on their core subjects and building relationships to encourage them to think bigger. Chris also co-founded Project Creativity, a volunteer-led initiative aimed at developing leadership skills in young aspiring leaders.

Starting in 2021, Chris expanded their work into the podcasting industry. Chris hosted the Talking With Experts Podcast, featuring startups, executives, and entrepreneurs who shared actionable advice. Chris aimed to help struggling subject matter experts build their influence and network. Chris also took on various brand ambassador roles for companies like AppSumo, Podopolo, and Podbean.

In 2022, Chris joined Podcast Launch Agency as the CEO, leading the company's operations. Chris later became a Podcast Producer and Strategic Partner at INSIDEA, where they launched the SaaS Unlocked program in collaboration with Podcast Launch Agency.

In 2023, Chris founded FORT Media Group, a company dedicated to elevating experts' personal brands through website development and podcasting. Chris also became a Brand Ambassador for Capsho, an AI Copywriting Software, and continued their role as a Brand Ambassador for Podbean.

Overall, Chris Cownden has a strong background in video editing, mentoring, podcasting, brand ambassadorship, and strategic partnerships. Their experiences showcase a passion for helping others, building relationships, and fostering growth in various industries.

Chris Cownden earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) degree in Culinary Arts Management with a specialization in Hospitality and Operations Management from the University of Birmingham, where they studied from 2014 to 2018. In 2019, they attended Luke Hawkins Coaching and pursued a degree in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), focusing on Communication and Language. In 2022, Chris enrolled in the Noble Work Foundation to pursue a degree in Customer Success Management: Fundamentals to your CSM career. Additionally, during their time at the University of Birmingham from 2014 to 2018, Chris also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Culinary Arts and Related Services. No end year is provided for their current education at the Noble Work Foundation.