7 November 2025

18 minutes

Available for over a year

Tim Brown is a former footballer who went on to co-found Allbirds, a billion-dollar brand known for its woollen shoes.

We hear how Tim balanced his passions for football and shoe design, while growing up in New Zealand.

The challenges that came when making a career change

And how his brand was inspired by a dream to rescue New Zealand's declining wool industry.

Presenter: Sam Fenwick

Producer: Amber Mehmood

(Image: Tim Brown, co-founder of the shoe brand, Allbirds. Credit: Getty Images)