Matthew Camilleri closes off Season 1 of The Rise+ Podcast, announces Season 2

Season one of The Rise+ Podcast has officially wrapped up, marking a strong start for the project under the leadership of Matthew Camilleri and the ongoing creative direction of Mariah Camilleri.

The show pulled in tens of thousands of views, passed 1,000 subscribers, and featured standout guests such as Zach Muscat, Yazmin Zammit Stevens, Clinton Borg, and others.

With that momentum behind them, the team is now gearing up for season two, which promises a broader range of guests and new partners to take the conversation even further.

Holland & Barrett is joining the project as the primary sponsor.

Complementing the podcast’s focus on health and wellbeing, Holland & Barrett is joining the project as the primary sponsor, supporting the podcast and its commitment to health and wellbeing.

“The goal was always bigger than just a podcast,” said Matthew Camilleri, founder of The Rise+ Podcast. “We want to spark the biggest conversation Malta has had around health and fitness, and inspire athletes and entrepreneurs alike to work toward a better version of themselves.”

Expanding the format with a broader guest list

Season two will bring together Malta’s most driven and inspiring voices, from top-level athletes to entrepreneurs and health professionals, building on what started as a simple idea and turning it into a growing platform for meaningful conversations.

A total of seven guests will join the new season of The Rise+ Podcast. Among them is Neil Agius, Malta’s former Olympian, ultra-endurance athlete and clean seas activist, who will share insights from his record swim around Malta and the Gozo7 challenge completed in August 2025.

A total of seven guests will join the new season of The Rise+ Podcast.

John Winfield, founder and managing director of Dr Juice, will discuss how he built one of Malta’s most recognizable health brands, while Sana Grillo, the former national gymnast turned pole vault athlete and sport psychology practitioner, will talk about building resilience and performing under pressure.

Rounding out the lineup, a panel of specialists including Stephanie Tanti, Colin Ng, Sara Borg and Matthew Spiteri will share practical insights on nutrition, injury prevention, mindset and brand building.

The Rise+ Podcast Season 2 guests.

Season 2 will be backed by some of Malta’s leading brands

The Rise+ Podcast will this season be supported by some of the leading names in Malta’s health, fitness, and lifestyle space, each contributing to a different aspect of the show.

Holland & Barrett joins the season as the supplement partner, bringing its expertise in vitamins, supplements, and wellness essentials to support the podcast’s focus on health and wellbeing.

Sweat.mt comes on board as the gym and equipment partner, powering the training side of the season, with solutions ranging from flooring and racks to complete home and commercial gym setups.

Huggah Sleep joins as the recovery partner, featuring its Zetic™ auxetic foam mattresses, designed to enhance comfort, spinal support, and quality rest, and backed by a 100-night trial and a 10-year warranty.

And Loaf Café will act as refreshment partners, keeping guests and hosts refreshed and fuelled throughout the series.

The Rise+ Podcast.

Kingsley & Partners to lead the amplification efforts

For the second season of The Rise+ Podcast, Matthew Camilleri has onboarded John Arren Kingsley and his partners to strengthen the production and overall reach of the podcast.

Kingsley is a serial entrepreneur best known for his work in stunt marketing and hyperscaling campaigns, with 20 years of experience in user acquisition and branding.

Across his career, John Arren has led several high-profile projects, including the European launch of the Nintendo Switch, the post-COVID recovery campaign for VisitMalta.com, and broke the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest raw cake in April 2016, weighing 338.9 kilograms.

"Maria knows exactly what a health and fitness podcast should feel like, and Matthew has the network to turn that vision into a standout platform," said Kingsley. "My focus is on scaling that growth, and together we’re aiming to build a community of 3,000 subscribers by the end of season two."

Under the guidance of Kingsley, JiKonsult.com will handle analytics and track user performance to better understand how audiences engage with the content. Direcut Productions will focus on YouTube growth and generate revenue through shorts and clips, while Omniserp iGaming Agency will take charge of Meta Ads, with a particular focus on expanding the podcast’s presence on Instagram.

Subscribe and become part of the next chapter

Season two of The Rise+ Podcast is set to launch on February 16, and will take everything to the next level. Expect bigger conversations, new perspectives and practical insights from some of Malta’s most inspiring voices.

Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur or simply interested in building a stronger, healthier life, this season is designed to give you the tools, stories and motivation to do it.

Subscribe to The Rise+ Podcast now and be part of the journey as it unfolds!