Most entrepreneurs chase success, but few are honest about the cost of failure. James Erskine, the CEO of a successful youth marketing agency, openly shares his journey as a self-proclaimed "reluctant entrepreneur," detailing how a series of expensive mistakes taught him invaluable lessons about business. In this episode, he reveals why he's happier with a smaller team and the counterintuitive power of saying "no." This is a raw, honest conversation for any founder who wants to learn from the mistakes of others and build a business that prioritizes passion and quality of life over vanity metrics.
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Are you paralyzed by a big idea? You're not alone. In this episode, Jackie Klein shares her incredible journey from a 28-year career as a teacher to becoming a successful solopreneur. She reveals why "doing it scared" was the most important step she took and how she overcame the imposter syndrome that holds so many people back. This is a powerful conversation about the courage to start messy, the freedom of not being a generalist, and the hidden power of your past experiences in shaping your future.
In the creative world, the most successful people aren't just talented—they're master marketers. In this episode, Jon Goehring shares the counterintuitive strategies he used to build his voiceover business and why cold calling and generic pitches are a recipe for failure. He reveals the power of playing the long game, focusing on adding value, and using a customer relationship management (CRM) system to nurture connections. This conversation is an essential guide for any creative professional who wants to build a business on a foundation of trust and authentic relationships.
We are living in an age of misinformation, but why do some lies spread faster than the truth? In this provocative episode, materials scientist Dr. Chris DeArmitt breaks down the science behind why our brains are so susceptible to misinformation, and how it's being used to fuel massive global movements. He reveals how a personal experience with a falsehood taught to his children led him to dedicate years of unpaid research to debunking myths about plastics and the environment. This conversation is an eye-opening exploration into cognitive dissonance, the illusory truth effect, and the simple but difficult act of seeking facts over fiction.
AI isn't coming for your job—but your attitude toward it might. In this episode, AI entrepreneur Wendy Molinares shares her "lazy person's" guide to success in a world of rapid technological change. She argues that the people most at risk aren't the ones who fear AI, but the ones who think they're irreplaceable. Learn the critical skills of communication and logic that will make you indispensable, how to use AI to handle the tasks you hate, and why your ego is the biggest threat to your professional growth.
Life is full of challenges, but what happens when a physical ailment threatens to derail your entire career? Claire Lamb shares her deeply personal story of navigating a hip condition and a subsequent surgery that tested her belief in herself as a personal trainer. She explains her powerful mantra of "control what you can control" and how it helped her meticulously plan her recovery and business growth. This is a must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed by circumstances beyond their control, offering a practical and honest guide to resilience.
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Everyone wants to know how to deal with a crisis, but few have a system for it. In this episode, Debbie Simmons shares the powerful framework that took her from unimaginable personal tragedy to building a thriving ministry. She reveals the secret to moving from the paralyzing question of "Why?" to the actionable power of "How?". This is a high-yield conversation for anyone facing professional or personal turbulence, offering a proven method to turn struggle into momentum and find clarity in the chaos.
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What does the size of your bedroom TV have to do with your business? Kathrine Farris shares the unconventional logic behind her favourite automations — from quirky intake forms to AI-powered lead scoring. We explore why creativity matters more than code, and how the right automation can reveal insights you’d never expect.
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Gala Glow believes the old rules of work harder, earn more" are broken. After two decades of entrepreneurship, she's crafted a new framework where energy, joy, and authenticity replace burnout as the path to real success. We discuss how her Zagrava Method helps women-and anyone--transition into a life and business aligned with who they truly are.
What do you do when you realise no one has built the thing you desperately need? Nicky Wake, veteran entrepreneur, tells the story of founding niche dating apps based on her own lived experiences—and how personal clarity led to commercial opportunity. She shares hard-won lessons on funding, PR, and navigating B2C tech as a first-timer.Chapter2Dating.app
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There’s a strange pressure to stay ‘capable’ even when your job is draining you. Sabrina challenges that directly. In this episode, she opens up about letting go of roles that made her feel respected — but not herself. Her story invites you to ask whether your competence is costing you clarity. It’s an honest, unusual look at what true realignment can feel like.sabrinadelduca.com @DuchessSabrina@GetIntoFlowPodcast
In a world obsessed with trending platforms, Melanie Wakelin admits she's been "running like a dinosaur" when it comes to social media. Yet, her "old school" approach to connection and community is what truly built her empire. Uncover the timeless strategy you might be overlooking for genuine growth.
Forget what you’ve heard: passion won’t sustain a nonprofit. Dan Johnson reveals why clarity, tiny wins, and a well-built team matter more—and how most nonprofit founders get it wrong. This conversation might change how you start anything—from a business to a habit.
Mike Todasco has over 100 patents, built a niche e-commerce site before Shopify existed, and shaped innovation at PayPal during the rise of machine learning. In this episode, he shares how curiosity—not qualifications—pushed him from comic books to corporate innovation to AI education. A candid conversation about failing early, building ideas that don't scale, and why keeping a notepad by your bed might be your best decision in the age of AI.
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In a world that glamorises risk and reinvention, Julee Sung did something bolder: she chose stability first. By pivoting into entrepreneurship through familiar territory, she built a resilient career without losing herself. This episode is a powerful rebuke to hustle culture — and a blueprint for building a meaningful path without burning everything down.
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Barry Walton’s raw and revealing conversation explores the painful lows and the courageous highs of a life lived chasing meaning through chaos. From surviving a near-fatal car crash at 16 to navigating a spiritual crisis that Bible college couldn’t solve, Barry opens up about the price of purpose and the power of self-discovery. He shares how a failed third-grade year sparked his lifelong pursuit of the unknown—leading to filmmaking in Hollywood, life-threatening expeditions at 18,000 feet, and the eventual realization that adventure without balance can become a destructive addiction. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and redefining success beyond societal norms.
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What do you do with 25 years of personal diaries? For Bonny Buckner, the answer wasn’t a box in the attic — it was a national archive. In this episode, she shares the accidental origins of a movement that’s preserving anonymous lives with the same care as presidential ones.
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At rock bottom, Jeremy was sitting outside his ex’s house with a petrol can in the backseat. Minutes later, he typed: “How do I stop negative thoughts?” That search changed his life — and set him on a path to help thousands.
This episode contains discussions of mental health challenges and past trauma, which may be difficult for some listeners.
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Sophie Biggerstaff quit her corporate job to travel the world—then the pandemic grounded her, jobless and stuck in a flat with a mortgage to pay. What began as a survival tactic turned into a thriving business. In this episode, she shares how the best parts of her career came from a moment when everything fell apart.
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Dr Rob Kelly, famously known as The Addiction Doctor, opens up about his fall from success to homelessness—and the eerie spiritual moment that sparked a complete mental, emotional, and financial rebirth. From bare-knuckle fights with gypsies to pioneering brain rewiring therapies, this episode uncovers the raw truth of addiction recovery, mindset mastery, and turning trauma into triumph.