From Obesity to Ownership: Jonathan Boulware’s Founders Journey

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we’re joined by Jonathan Boulware, founder and certified health coach at You Can Beat Obesity. Jonathan shares his deeply personal journey from a 30-year career in hospitality leadership to building a mission-driven health coaching business inspired by his own struggle with obesity and the loss of his mother. His story explores how lived experience, empathy, and education shaped his purpose to help others create lasting lifestyle change.The conversation dives into Jonathan’s approach to sustainable health transformation, including the mindset and behavior shifts most people overlook. He breaks down the philosophy behind the 432 Playbook, a structured system designed to help individuals overcome overwhelm, silence self-doubt, and build personalized plans that last. From group coaching and community support to balancing a full-time executive role while growing a coaching business, this episode highlights resilience, clarity, and what it truly takes to create long-term change.