Perfectionism kills creativity. In this episode, Hannah Maria Barris dives into how to stop judging your work, silence self-doubt, and unlock your best ideas. Whether you’re building a startup, writing, or creating content, learn how trusting the process leads to success beyond your control.
Power has been misunderstood for too long. In this special 100th episode, The Mindful Startup Podcast challenges the idea that power corrupts—and explores how authentic power heals, elevates, and expands.
Hannah Barris unpacks why so many ambitious people feel fear around their own strength, how past experiences with control or manipulation can distort our relationship with power, and how to finally embody it in a way that uplifts you and those around you.
You’ll learn what owning your power truly looks like in business, relationships, and everyday life—and why the right people will always want to amplify, not restrain, your light.
Most ambitious people aren’t failing because they’re lazy or unmotivated—they’re failing because they’re overthinking.
In this episode of The Mindful Startup Podcast, Hannah Barris unpacks why high-achieving perfectionists struggle to take action on their goals, and how the people who seem to “effortlessly succeed” are actually winning by thinking lessand doing more.
You’ll learn:
Why overthinking and perfectionism keep ambitious people stuck
How to release limiting “Type A” or “Type B” identities
The mindset shift that separates achievers from dreamers
The power of the “Don’t Think, Just Do” mantra
How small daily actions compound into massive success (the 1% rule)
If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by perfectionism or trapped in your head, this episode will help you take imperfect action, move faster, and finally build the life and business you want.
Again and again and again. This one’s raw, unfiltered, and vulnerable. For you if you’ve ever taken the responsibility for everyone around you— except for yourself.
You don’t need permission, reassurance, or validation to chase your goals—you need self-trust. In this episode of The Mindful Startup Podcast, Hannah Barris shares why relying on others for confidence keeps you stuck, how to stop pouring energy into “dead plants,” and practical ways to redirect your focus back into yourself. Learn how to build momentum, create lasting habits, and finally go all in on your vision.
A quick video recorded on TikTok.
Off-the-cuff style episode as I’m still abroad 🫶🏻 Enjoy.
Voice Memo Style, brought to you from the beach on vacation
Are you still holding onto the identity of “someone with potential”?
In this episode of The Mindful Startup Podcast, we explore the quiet trap of being praised for potential—and why it can keep you stuck. From childhood affirmations to adult expectations, Hannah breaks down how the identity of someone who could be great can hold you back from actually becoming great.
We dive into:
Why the world often prefers potential over realized power
How staying in “potential” protects you from rejection and discomfort
The identity shift required to step fully into your purpose and become who you’re meant to be
This episode is a powerful call to stop waiting for permission, let go of needing to be understood, and finally step into the actualized version of your dreams.
Success isn’t always comforting. Sometimes, the moment things start working is when fear kicks in the hardest. In this mini episode, I share a quick story about growth, pressure, and why giving yourself permission to mess up is the only way forward.
EPISODE 94: How to Think 100x – Vision, Resourcefulness & Scaling with Dr. Sikandar “Sam” Malik
What does it take to rise from limited resources to building multimillion-dollar businesses across three continents?
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Sikandar "Sam" Malik—Senior Executive at Orbia, serial entrepreneur, and author of 100X Vision—to explore how bold vision, resourcefulness, and relentless drive can shatter even the most rigid circumstances. From his early days on farmland in Pakistan to building hotels, construction firms, and engineering assets across the U.S. and Canada, Sam shares not just what he’s built, but how—including the mindsets and systems that made it possible.
We talk about:
How to move from linear to exponential thinking
Building your vision when you have nothing
Scaling companies by challenging conventional timelines
Leading top talent through high-pressure innovation
Why resourcefulness > resources
The three things to stop doing now if you want to scale
And the exact steps to apply 100X Vision to your own journey
This episode is a must-listen if you're dreaming bigger than your circumstances and ready to make it real.
👉 Free Download: Sam has generously gifted all listeners a free copy of his book 100X Vision. You can download it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zk-jjclcvlIs4oKgJkzz6URXWVxNbdNO/view?usp=share_link
If this conversation moved you, rate the podcast 5 stars, share it with a visionary in your life, and keep building something that matters.
When the hustle pauses and everything goes quiet, your inner critic gets loud. In this solo episode, Hannah unpacks why stillness can trigger a surge of self-doubt (“Am I too late?” “What if I really can’t do this?”) and how to disarm those thoughts before they derail you.
In this episode you’ll discover:
Why we unconsciously tie self-worth to productivity—and how that makes rest feel threatening.
How to spot the exact limiting belief hiding beneath your fear of “doing nothing.”
A simple 3 step “micro-win” ritual to break the spiral and reignite momentum in minutes.
Tune in, take one aligned action, and prove to yourself (again) that you’re still on the rise. Share your takeaway on IG and tag @TheMindfulStartup !
Let’s talk about what to do when you don’t feel like showing up and making content.
A reminder that your doubt is lying and your power is real.
If you're being gossiped about, listen to this.
When everything goes wrong—tech failures, energy crashes, the unexpected chaos—it’s easy to take it as a sign to stop. But what if it’s a test? A moment designed to sharpen your grit and strengthen your momentum?
In this short but powerful pep talk, I share what happened today when my original episode disappeared without warning—and how I chose to show up anyway. Because sometimes, the most important thing you can do is keep going, especially when you don’t feel ready.
This is for the version of you who’s tired, discouraged, or thinking about giving up.
You owe it to yourself to keep going. Even at 20%.
That’s how success is built.
Comfort calls loudest when you’re close to breaking through.
You’ve been here before. You’ll feel it if this one’s meant for you.
Raw, unfiltered wisdom. Enjoy.
Have you ever tried to be the bigger person—only to be met with silence, coldness, or cruelty?
This episode is for anyone who has extended compassion, assumed the best, and given second, third, or even fourth chances... only to end up hurt all over again.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing five powerful lessons to help you protect your peace in emotionally unbalanced relationships. Whether it’s a friend, partner, or family member who keeps stirring up chaos in your life, these lessons will help you reclaim your energy, set clear boundaries, and stop betraying yourself in the name of being “nice.”
You’ll learn:
Why kindness without boundaries isn’t kindness—it’s self-abandonment
How to recognize when someone’s reappearing just to see if they still have access
Why closure doesn’t always come from understanding—and what to do instead
How to stop watering relationships you don’t want to grow
The difference between generosity and emotional self-sacrifice
This isn’t about becoming bitter—it’s about becoming precise about who gets access to your energy, your softness, and your time.
If you’ve ever felt drained, dismissed, or confused in a relationship—this one’s for you.
What if the reason you’re struggling with consistency, creativity, or momentum is because you’re working against your brain instead of with it?
In this episode, Hannah unpacks the myth that structure and perfectionism are the only paths to success—and shares a powerful reframe on what it really means to be “prepared.” Drawing from personal stories and examples from leading creatives, she shows you how to tap into your own natural rhythm and discover what flow actually looks like for you.
Whether you thrive in organized systems or spontaneous bursts of creativity, this conversation will help you stop resisting your process and start creating from a place of true alignment.
You’ll learn:
Why your “shoulds” are blocking your genius
The difference between discipline and self-betrayal
How to identify your natural creative rhythm
5 questions to help you unlock your flow state
This episode is for the entrepreneurs, creators, and thinkers who are ready to stop fighting themselves—and start thriving.