by Minter Dial | Nov 12, 2025 | Health, Mental Health, Padel, Sports
There’s a funny irony about the times we live in. We’ve never been so connected, yet disconnected. Our phones ping with messages from colleagues in Cape Town, cousins in Copenhagen, and ads from brands we never knew we wanted. Yet somehow, despite this 24/7 digital...
by Minter Dial | Aug 27, 2025 | Business, Joy of Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Mark Hewlett (JOPS03E16) Mark Hewlett, founder of Soul Padel, reveals how a traumatic experience led him to discover the transformative power of padel. His journey from rugby player to padel pioneer is nothing short of inspiring. In this...
by Minter Dial | Jul 1, 2025 | Padel, Sports
Padel, a dynamic racquet sport blending elements of tennis and squash, has experienced explosive growth in the UK. With nearly 900 courts and over 400,000 players nationwide as of 2024, the sport is rapidly embedding itself in the British sporting landscape. Greater...
by Minter Dial | Nov 20, 2024 | Joy of Padel, Mental Health, Padel
The Joy of Padel podcast with Calle Åkesson (JOPS02E20) In this episode of “The Joy of Padel,” I have the pleasure of speaking with Calle Åkesson, the General Secretary of the Swedish Padel Federation. Calle shares his personal journey from being a sports...
by Minter Dial | Sep 11, 2024 | Joy of Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Alex Inglot (JOPS02E15) Welcome and Introduction Minter Dial welcomes Alex Inglot to the podcast, “The Joy of Padel.” Discussion about Alex’s presence in the padel community and his podcast, “All the Angles.”...
