Growth Snacks

Ella Blue isn't your typical guest.She's a Ukrainian National Champion acrobat who trained for years to perform a single three-minute routine. She toured with Cirque du Soleil. She spent years as a featured performer at Absinthe in Las Vegas: one of the most demanding live shows in the world.And when I asked her if Americans are too soft on their kids when it comes to training and discipline, she didn't hesitate.In this episode we get into what it actually takes to become world class at something, what it feels like to fail in front of a live audience, why the crowd reacts the way they do, and the mindset required to perform at the highest level night after night.We also talk about what happens when your identity is tied to your performance and how you rebuild when that chapter ends. Follow Ella Blue:🤸🏼‍♀️ Instagram Follow Growth Snacks:📸 Instagram🎧 Spotify 🍏 Apple Podcasts

Your ego is distorting how you see reality and it’s costing you relationships, opportunities, and growth.In this episode, we break down how ego shows up in dating, communication, and the way men and women misunderstand each other. From avoiding hard conversations to misreading what people are actually saying, this is about the hidden patterns that keep you stuck and what happens when you finally see them clearly.We talk about:Why ego prevents you from hearing what you need to hearHow perception gets distorted in modern datingThe real reason people stay stuck in the same cyclesWhat happens when you stop protecting your identity and start facing realityWhy it’s never been easier to be with someone “out of your league” (and why most people miss it)If you’ve ever felt like you keep running into the same problems in relationships, this conversation will challenge the way you see yourself... and everyone else.🎧 Listen to the Full Episodes:🎥 Subscribe on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@GrowthSnacks Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/07WMkOgk7YftShOwADIoabApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growth-snacks/id1868593316📱 Follow Growth Snacks: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/growthsnacksTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@growthsnacks.pod 📬 Join the Growth Snacks Newsletter → http://substack.com/@growthsnacks👤 Guest Info: Name → Arthur KanaiFollow Arthur → https://www.instagram.com/arthur.kanai

What can a stand-up comedian teach us about failure, confidence, and the fear of being judged?In this episode of Growth Snacks, I sit down with comedian and actor Chinedu Unaka to talk about what happens when you put yourself out there, whether it's on stage, in business, or in life. Stand-up comedy might be one of the ultimate confidence tests, where failure happens in real time and in front of a room full of strangers.But what if learning to fail in public is actually the key to growth?Chinedu shares the story of his first time ever performing stand-up, how comedians deal with bombing on stage, and why awkward silence isn’t nearly as scary as most people think. We talk about the mindset that allows performers to keep going when things don’t land, why confidence isn’t the absence of fear, and how learning to handle rejection can change the way you approach challenges in your own life.Whether you're building a business, pursuing creative work, or simply trying to stop worrying about what people think, this conversation reveals powerful lessons about resilience, self-belief, and staying committed when the outcome is uncertain.You’ll also hear why Chinedu calls his career “the waiting room”, why creators have to get good in public, and why enjoying the chase might matter more than reaching the destination.If you’ve ever been afraid to try something because you might fail, this episode will challenge the way you think about fear, embarrassment, and what it really takes to grow.🕕 Chapters00:00 Cold Open01:30 Episode Intro03:33 Why Stand-Up Comedy Is the Ultimate Confidence Test05:03 Chinedu’s First Time Ever Performing Stand-Up07:44 Getting Good in Public14:39 Why Failure Isn’t Actually That Scary18:10 The Danger of Trying to Please the Audience24:04 Action Over Perfection31:45 The “Waiting Room” of Success33:41 Learning to Enjoy the Grind Listen to the Full Episodes:🎥 Subscribe on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Spotify 🍎 Apple PodcastsFollow Growth Snacks: 📱 Instagram🕺🏻 TikTok👤 About ChineduChinedu Unaka is a stand-up comedian, actor, and producer whose work has appeared on major platforms including television and streaming. Known for his sharp observational humor and authentic storytelling, he has performed stand-up across the country while also building a career in film, television, and podcasting.→ Follow Chinedu on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chineduunaka→ Subscribe to his Youtube → Find a live show → Watch him on Hulu

Most people don’t fail because they lack talent or opportunity. They fail because they stay comfortable. In this episode, we unpack the psychology of the comfort zone, why playing it safe feels smart, and how waiting for confidence before making a decision quietly keeps you stuck. If you’ve been overthinking, avoiding risk, or telling yourself you’ll commit “when the timing is right,” this conversation challenges that mindset. We explore decision-making, self-belief, fear of failure, fear of judgment, and why most people never actually go all in on what they say they want.I’m joined by Krista Petty, a master trainer, former competitive athlete, and leader in the personal development space. Krista has spent years coaching people through identity shifts, career transitions, relationship tension, and life-altering decisions. Together, we talk about control vs surrender, answering your calling, and what it really costs to stay in your comfort zone. If you’re interested in personal growth, mindset, high performance, commitment, or becoming the version of yourself you know you’re capable of being, this episode is for you.📱 Follow Growth Snacks: TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@growthsnacks.pod Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/growthsnacks🎧 Listen to the Full Episodes: Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/07WMkOgk7YftShOwADIoabApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growth-snacks/id1868593316📬 Join the Growth Snacks Newsletter → http://substack.com/@growthsnacks👤 Guest Info: Name → Krista Petty Learn more about Krista → https://www.boldlyembodylife.com/

Resilience is what keeps you going when nothing is working yet. It's the "never give up" mindset that so often leads to success. It's about more than putting in the hard work. The reality is that when progress is slow and the results aren’t showing up, most people quit. Not because they lack talent, but because they don’t know how to stay in it.In this conversation, we explore what resilience actually looks like in real life. Not motivation. Not hype. But the internal staying power that gets built when things are hard, uncertain, and uncomfortable.This episode is for anyone who:- Feels like they’re doing the work but not seeing results yet- Is questioning whether they should keep going or pivot- Wants to understand how resilient people think when quitting would be easier🕚 Chapters0:00 – Why Nothing Working Yet Makes Most People Quit0:55 – What Resilience Really Is (Not Motivation)2:18 – “I Don’t Know How to Quit”: Staying Power Explained4:52 – How Your Upbringing Shapes Resilience7:07 – Choosing Not to Live With a Victim Mindset8:29 – How Gratitude and Focus Change What You See11:56 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Believing You Belong📬 Join the Growth Snacks Newsletter → http://substack.com/@growthsnacksGet weekly mindset + entrepreneurship insights straight to your inbox. 📱 Follow Growth Snacks: TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@growthsnacks.pod Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/growthsnacks🎧 Listen to the Full Episodest: Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/07WMkOgk7YftShOwADIoabApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growth-snacks/id1868593316👤 Guest Info: Name → Dave Schatz Connect with Dave on X → https://x.com/daveschatzFollow Dave → https://www.instagram.com/daveschatz

In this episode, I sit down with Dave Teitelbaum, the Founder of Laurel Bath House, to talk about what it actually means to bet on yourself when the easy path is everywhere.We get into the pressure to outsource and scale too early, the hidden cost of shortcuts, turning down outside money, and how building something real often requires doing the work yourself first. Dave shares the lessons he learned the hard way: about self-trust, ownership, freedom, and choosing the long road when it would be easier not to.This conversation is for anyone navigating growth, ambition, and the tension between moving fast and building something that actually lasts.📬 Join the Growth Snacks Newsletter → http://substack.com/@growthsnacksGet mindset + entrepreneurship insights straight to your inbox.  📱 Follow Growth Snacks:  TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@growthsnacks.pod Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/growthsnacksYoutube → https://www.youtube.com/@GrowthSnacks👤 Guest Info:  Name → Dave TeitelbaumFollow Dave → https://www.instagram.com/david_teit/Laurel Bath House → https://www.instagram.com/laurelbathhouse/

Are supplements actually helping you or just draining your wallet? In this episode, internal medicine doctor Dr. Schehrezade breaks down the truth behind the supplement industry, fear-based health marketing, and why so many people are being misled by wellness trends, at-home tests, and “biohacking” promises.We dig into:- Why supplement companies are incentivized to find something wrong with you- How fear-driven marketing fuels the entire wellness industry- How at-home tests and “know your numbers” culture can create unnecessary anxiety- Real risks of supplements (including liver toxicity) that most people never hear about- Why people trust supplements more than their doctors- How to actually understand your health data without panickingIf you've ever taken a supplement because a friend recommended it, a podcaster swore by it, or a marketing ad made you feel like something was “off” with your body… this conversation will change the way you think about the wellness industry.🎥 Subscribe on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@GrowthSnacks📸 Follow on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/growthsnacks📬 Join the Growth Snacks Newsletter → http://substack.com/@growthsnacksGet weekly mindset + entrepreneurship insights straight to your inbox.  👤 Guest Info:  Name → Dr. Schehrezade KhanLearn More → https://www.youtube.com/@YourDoctorBestie

Most entrepreneurs think they need to start a business to build wealth… but Kyle Robbins proves the opposite. In this episode of Growth Snacks, Kyle breaks down why he skipped buying a house and instead used SBA loans to acquire cash-flowing “boring businesses” - including an 8-figure furniture company - before ever buying a home.This is the exact path popularized by Codie Sanchez, Alex Hormozi, Nick Huber (Sweaty Startup), and other creators teaching acquisition entrepreneurship, cash-flow investing, and buying small local businesses instead of chasing risky startups.We go deep on the math behind buying a business vs. buying a house, why AI is destroying most startup ideas, and why “timeless industries” like furniture, construction, and home services are becoming one of the smartest investments of 2025.Kyle also shares how community, mentors, masterminds, and fatherhood reshaped the way he approaches wealth, identity, and long-term happiness. This conversation is packed with contrarian finance ideas, real business strategy, and mindset shifts founders actually need to hear.If you’ve followed Codie Sanchez, Hormozi, Sweaty Startup, Sam Parr, or Chris Powers… this episode will hit home.🔑 What You’ll Learn- Why Kyle bought an 8-figure company before buying a house- How to use SBA loans to buy businesses with low money down- Why “boring businesses” beat tech startups (especially with AI disruption)- How to evaluate a business for cash flow + risk- The psychology behind buying vs. building- Why community and mentorship outperform saving and investing alone- A contrarian take on real estate and homeownership- Why having kids increased Kyle’s creativity and ambition- How founder ego quietly destroys wealth- How Kyle is building a diversified portfolio of small businesses🎥 Subscribe on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@GrowthSnacks📸 Follow on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/growthsnacks📬 Join the Growth Snacks Newsletter → http://substack.com/@growthsnacksGet weekly mindset + entrepreneurship insights straight to your inbox. 👤 Guest Info: Name → Kyle RobbinsFollow Kyle → https://www.instagram.com/kyledavidrobins/

In this powerful episode, Arthur Kanai and I unpack what it really means to grow as a human and a leader - from risking relationships to tell the truth, to escaping comfort, to designing your own rite of passage.Arthur opens up about how accountability, integrity, and challenge shape the people we become. We explore why so many young men struggle to execute, how comfort erodes drive, and why success often costs us friendships. This isn’t theory... it’s real talk about mindset, ego, and the courage to face yourself.🔹 What You’ll Learn:• Why comfort is the real enemy of growth• How “risking the relationship” creates deeper friendships• The power of feedback and honest mirrors• Modern rites of passage and why we need them• How to stay grounded when your success outpaces your circleIf you’re navigating growth, leadership, or self-awareness, this episode will hit hard.🕚 Chapters00:00 – Teaser: Risking the Relationship00:36 – What Does a Facilitator Actually Do?02:30 – Group Work vs. One-on-One Coaching05:50 – The Power of Honest Friendship07:30 – Why Success Costs You Friends11:50 – “Risk the Relationship” — Telling the Hard Truth17:20 – What Happens When We Get More Honest19:40 – Why So Many Men Struggle to Execute22:40 – Comfort, Culture, and the Softening of Men28:00 – Race, Privilege, and Perspective36:30 – Modern Manhood & The Missing Rite of Passage40:05 – Misogi: Growth Through Discomfort43:10 – Closing Reflections & The Atlas Project🎥 Subscribe on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@GrowthSnacks📸 Follow on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/growthsnacks📬 Join the Growth Snacks Newsletter → http://substack.com/@growthsnacks👤 Guest Info: Name → Arthur Kanai Follow Arthur → https://www.instagram.com/arthur.kanaiLearn more about the Atlas Project → https://www.atlasproject.org/

🎥 Subscribe on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@GrowthSnacks📸 Follow on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/growthsnacksIn this episode of Growth Snacks, we sit down with Nick Campbell, founder of Simmons Bars, one of London’s most iconic nightlife brands.Nick started his first bar in 2012 with just $5,000, no business plan, and a lot of grit. Today, Simmons has 21 locations and generates over $30 million a year - all bootstrapped, no investors.We dive into:- How he turned a failing pub into a thriving chain- Why fancy bars fail (and fun ones win)- What Gen Z’s drinking habits mean for the future of nightlife- How COVID and remote work changed urban culture- Why procrastination can be a superpower- The simple truth behind long-term successIf you’re a founder, creator, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with lessons on scaling without funding, trusting your instincts, and finding opportunity where others see failure.🎧 Subscribe for weekly Growth Snacks - bite-sized insights on mindset, entrepreneurship, and culture.📬 Join the Growth Snacks Newsletter → http://substack.com/@growthsnacksGet weekly mindset + entrepreneurship insights straight to your inbox. 📱 Follow Growth Snacks: TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@growthsnacks.pod Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/growthsnacks🎧 Listen to the Growth Snacks Podcast: Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/07WMkOgk7YftShOwADIoab👤 Guest Info: Name → Nick Campbell Follow Simmons → https://www.instagram.com/simmons_snaps — #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #FounderMindset #GrowthSnacksPodcast