The Fame Formula

Ep 3 Lynne Franks OBE | The Absolutely Fabulous PR Guru

In the latest episode of The Fame Formula podcast, Mark Borkowski sits down with futurist, women’s empowerment guru and PR icon Lynne Franks, to discuss her legendary career and influence. As the instigator of London Fashion Week, the British Fashion Awards, as well as representing a rolodex of figures such as Vivienne Westwood and Lenny Henry, Franks has helped define every corner of the cultural landscape, at times even becoming more famous than her clients.   Hailed by Vogue as ‘the zeitgeist’, Franks started her own PR company at just 21 years old. It was her illustrious, trendsetting career and glamorous persona that transcended the world of PR, famously inspiring the character of Edina Monsoon in one of Britain’s most iconic sitcoms, Absolutely Fabulous, starring Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley.   She has since dedicated her work to supporting women and wider social impact globally, and in 2018 was awarded an OBE for services to business, fashion, and women’s empowerment. Franks is also the author of the global bestseller The SEED Handbook: The Feminine Way to Create Business, which became the foundation for her SEED Women’s Leadership Platform and training programmes.  Available to watch on YouTube  Follow Lynne Franks on social media: * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LFseedtv]  * Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/lynnejfranks/?hl=en ] * LinkedIn [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lynne-franks-obe-2095856 ]  * X  [https://x.com/Lynne_Franks ] Check out Lynne’s latest work:   * Website [https://lynnefranks.com/ ] * Coaching [https://lynnefranks.com/coaching ] * SEED Hub [https://seedhub.uk/ ]  * Frankly Speaking Podcast [https://lynnefranks.com/podcast ] Follow The Fame Formula on social media * YouTube  [https://www.youtube.com/@borkowskipr] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/borkowski-pr] * Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/fameformulapodcast/] * X [https://x.com/BorkowskiPR] This podcast is brought to you by Borkowski PR. * Follow Mark Borkowski on LinkedIn:  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/markborkowski/] * Follow Borkowski on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/borkowski-pr/]:  * Find out more about Borkowski PR [https://borkowski.co.uk/] * Subscribe to Borkowski's Media Trends & Insights Newsletter  [https://borkowski.substack.com/about] Content advisory: This podcast explores themes related to fame, media scrutiny, cancel culture, reputation crises, and the pressures of public life. Discussions may include sensitive topics such as online harassment, misinformation, public controversy, and the personal impact of intense media attention.

TRAILER: Lynne Franks OBE | Women’s Empowerment Guru & PR Icon

In the latest episode of The Fame Formula podcast, Mark Borkowski sits down with futurist, women’s empowerment guru and PR icon Lynne Franks, to discuss her legendary career and influence. As the instigator of London Fashion Week, the British Fashion Awards, as well as representing a rolodex of figures such as Vivienne Westwood and Lenny Henry, Franks has helped define every corner of the cultural landscape, at times even becoming more famous than her clients.   Watch the full episode - Live Thursday 21st May at 11am BST Follow The Fame Formula on social media * YouTube  [https://www.youtube.com/@borkowskipr] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/borkowski-pr] * Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/fameformulapodcast/] * X [https://x.com/BorkowskiPR] This podcast is brought to you by Borkowski PR. * Follow Mark Borkowski on LinkedIn:  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/markborkowski/] * Follow Borkowski on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/borkowski-pr/]:  * Find out more about Borkowski PR [https://borkowski.co.uk/] * Subscribe to Borkowski's Media Trends & Insights Newsletter  [https://borkowski.substack.com/about] Content advisory: This podcast explores themes related to fame, media scrutiny, cancel culture, reputation crises, and the pressures of public life. Discussions may include sensitive topics such as online harassment, misinformation, public controversy, and the personal impact of intense media attention.

Ep 2 Rob Dickins | Former Music Exec on Madonna, Stardom & the REAL Cost of Fame

In the latest episode of The Fame Formula, PR expert Mark Borkowski sits down with legendary music executive Rob Dickins CBE for a rare, unfiltered look at life inside the music industry and the real cost of fame.  Drawing on decades of experience working with iconic artists including Madonna, Rod Stewart, Enya, Jimi Hendrix and Seal, Rob reflects on the delicate balance between talent, instinct and timing, and how success can both elevate and distort identity.  The conversation also explores the darker, less discussed sides of celebrity, from conviction and creative drive to burnout and collapse, including Rob’s stark reflections on the so-called “27 Club” and the intense pressures that come with sudden success.  Together, Mark and Rob question what lasting fame really looks like in an era of AI-driven decision-making, and whether instinct and gut feeling still have a place in a world increasingly shaped by algorithms.  Content advisory: This episode may also include sensitive topics such as public controversy, the intense pressures of sudden success, and its potential impact on mental health and wellbeing, including references to self-harm in the context of wider discussions about the darker sides of fame and public life.  Follow The Fame Formula on social media * YouTube  [https://www.youtube.com/@borkowskipr] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/borkowski-pr] * Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/fameformulapodcast/] * X [https://x.com/BorkowskiPR] This podcast is brought to you by Borkowski PR. * Follow Mark Borkowski on LinkedIn:  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/markborkowski/] * Follow Borkowski on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/borkowski-pr/]:  * Find out more about Borkowski PR [https://borkowski.co.uk/] * Subscribe to Borkowski's Media Trends & Insights Newsletter  [https://borkowski.substack.com/about] Content advisory: This podcast explores themes related to fame, media scrutiny, cancel culture, reputation crises, and the pressures of public life. Discussions may include sensitive topics such as online harassment, misinformation, public controversy, and the personal impact of intense media attention.

Ep 1 Anthony Scaramucci | Power, Ego & Trump

In the first episode of The Fame Formula podcast, Mark Borkowski sits down with former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci [https://www.youtube.com/@therealanthonyscaramucci] to discuss the intoxicating nature of power, the dangers of ego, and his time in Donald Trump’s administration, a role that profoundly shaped his career and life in the spotlight.  Scaramucci reveals how ambition and “Potomac fever” drew him into Trump’s orbit, why joining the administration was “the stupidest thing” he’s done, and Trump’s unmatched ability to command attention, from reality TV to social media.   Together, Borkowski and Scaramucci explore the fragmentation of modern media, the rise of personality-driven politics, and the growing political divide in Western society, highlighting why communications have never mattered more.  Available to watch on YouTube  [https://youtu.be/6s261TONxqs] Guest: Anthony Scaramucci  * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@therealanthonyscaramucci] * LinkedIn  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anscaramucci/] * X [https://x.com/Scaramucci] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/scaramucci/?hl=en-gb] Anthony's latest book: All The Wrong Moves [https://www.waterstones.com/book/all-the-wrong-moves/anthony-scaramucci/2928377375218] Podcast: Open Book [https://open.spotify.com/show/2hGCdojNmrJYUg5TpU3VVN] Follow The Fame Formula on social media * YouTube  [https://www.youtube.com/@borkowskipr] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/borkowski-pr] * Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/fameformulapodcast/] * X [https://x.com/BorkowskiPR] This podcast is brought to you by Borkowski PR. * Follow Mark Borkowski on LinkedIn:  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/markborkowski/] * Follow Borkowski on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/borkowski-pr/]:  * Find out more about Borkowski PR [https://borkowski.co.uk/] * Subscribe to Borkowski's Media Trends & Insights Newsletter  [https://borkowski.substack.com/about] Content advisory: This podcast explores themes related to fame, media scrutiny, cancel culture, reputation crises, and the pressures of public life. Discussions may include sensitive topics such as online harassment, misinformation, public controversy, and the personal impact of intense media attention.

TRAILER Ep 1 | The Fame Formula with Anthony Scaramucci

PR and celebrity expert Mark Borkowski launches his new podcast, The Fame Formula. The first trailer and debut episode feature former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci [https://www.youtube.com/@therealanthonyscaramucci],‬ [https://www.youtube.com/@therealanthonyscaramucci] reflecting on the intoxicating nature of power and the dangers of ego.  Anthony Scaramucci shares his experience taking the job that changed his life, the pride and ambition that drove him, and what he learned in White House after just 11 days.  The pair also discuss the growing political divide in Western society, why communications have never mattered more, and the prospect of politics heading somewhere very dangerous.  This is the beginning of a new series exploring power, influence, reputation, and the forces shaping modern culture. Available to watch on YouTube  [https://www.youtube.com/@borkowskipr] Follow The Fame Formula on social media * YouTube  [https://www.youtube.com/@borkowskipr] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/borkowski-pr] * Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/fameformulapodcast/] * X [https://x.com/BorkowskiPR] This podcast is brought to you by Borkowski PR. * Follow Mark Borkowski on LinkedIn:  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/markborkowski/] * Follow Borkowski on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/borkowski-pr/]:  * Find out more about Borkowski PR [https://borkowski.co.uk/] * Subscribe to Borkowski's Media Trends & Insights Newsletter  [https://borkowski.substack.com/about] Content advisory: This podcast explores themes related to fame, media scrutiny, cancel culture, reputation crises, and the pressures of public life. Discussions may include sensitive topics such as online harassment, misinformation, public controversy, and the personal impact of intense media attention.