Melissa Kwan is a 3x bootstrapper who's built a successful software business that's designed specifically for her lifestyle. Melissa talks about her founder's journey and the transition from trying to build a $100M business to building a company that suites her as a person. Melissa also produces fire LinkedIn content about what it's really like to build a company and has fascinating ideas for her next chapter. Other topics include non negotiables, the tradeoffs of building big, bein...

Ryan Vaughn on basketball, the drive for validation and achievement, sabbaticals, surrendering to win, fulfillment, coaching, working with founders and how to build a different type of organization - letting it unfold. Plus, how to make meaningful changes and not end up "in a van down by the river."If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe and share it with someone who might benefit. Visit emberterra.com for more info and connect with us on social media.

Chris Gillette on fishing and nature, surviving cancer, what's next, what game are you playing and how do you know if you're winning, stress being a killer, making it ugly, Leader Standard Work, quasars vs. blackholes, success vs. fulfillment, staying calm under pressure, and thinking intentionally. Chris is a good friend and mentor. He's clear thinking and deliberate. He's a VP at GE and in the sunset of his career so we talk about his journey to this point and what the next chapter wil...

In this episode Wade sits down with Raj, a programmer, turned attorney, turned entrepreneur. From his programming days on a 1979 Apple II Plus to riding the wild internet 1.0 wave in Silicon Valley, Raj shares his experiences growing up in a household influenced by post-war survival, his transition from computer science to law, and the pivotal moments that led him to finding his own unique path. This episode dives deep into the challenges of navigating major life transitions, the importa...

In this episode, Wade explores the difference between success and fulfillment. After a much needed summer break, a fresh perspective on where and how to spend time is evolving. •Success vs. Fulfillment: Society's definition of success—money, status, and material things—versus the deeper, personal feeling of fulfillment.•Personal Journey: Experiences in entrepreneurship, chasing success, and realizing that true fulfillment might mean rethinking the best way to operate. •Daily Practic...

In this episode of emberterra, host Wade sits down with longtime friend and entrepreneur, Dan Reilly, for a deep and insightful conversation about life, business, and personal growth. Dan shares his journey from the corporate world of technology sales to becoming a successful real estate investor, highlighting the pivotal moments that led to his transition. The discussion delves into the challenges of balancing ambition with contentment, the concept of living within "concentric circles" in re...

In this episode of emberterra, Wade talks through how to recognize when it's time to transition from one situation to another, be it career or personal. When is it the right time to move on? Wade presents a three question framework to help answer the question:1.⁠ ⁠Why are you currently doing what you're doing?2.⁠ ⁠What is it costing you?3.⁠ ⁠How long has it been unbearable?Wade shares personal insights and experiences, highlighting the importance of these questions in making significant ...

Welcome to emberterra with your host, Wade Lowe. In this episode, Wade explores the journey of transition. Join Wade as he talks through the idea of Emberterra—the dim glow that guides us through uncertain terrain. Through candid conversations and introspection, Wade invites listeners to confront the fear and uncertainty that accompany major life changes, offering insights to ease the journey into the unknown...