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Round Two Podcast: Stories of major life change to inspire you to reinvent yourself and find your purpose.
by Nikki Corbett
Round Two Podcast is on hiatus. Please continue to enjoy the episodes, as there are some incredible stories of love, loss, learnings, successes, failures and grit. For more from me, check out my new Podcast, The Scarlet Edit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scarlet-edit-infidelity-divorce-starting-over/id1825172881 For business inquiries: https://nikki-corbett.com/ [email protected] ROUND TWO PODCAST IS ON HIATUS AND NOT RECORDING EPISODES AT THIS TIME. Welcome to Round Two, a show highlighting the dreamers, the doers, and the ones who stood at the edge of something new, took the leap, and began building lives with more meaning and purpose. I’m Nikki Corbett, a speaker, writer, traveler, and everyday woman who chose to start over. Round Two was born from my own journey of letting go, rebuilding, and finding purpose in a new chapter. I’ve wander
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The End of an Era | Moving on from Round Two Podcast
This is the final episode of Round Two Podcast! I'm recording from Greece in the same apartment where my show really took off last summer - such a full circle moment. After interviewing over 60 incredible guests who shared their life stories, I'm ending this chapter to start something completely...
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8 Years After Paralysis: Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Story and Overcoming Adversity with Robert Paylor
What would you do if, in just one moment, everything changed? In this episode of the Round Two Podcast, I sit down with Robert Paylor, former UC Berkeley rugby player and now an incredible motivational speaker, whose life took a shocking turn after a rugby accident left him paralyzed from the…
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How One Mother Found Emotional Strength Through the Grief and Loss of her Child with Tara Karels
I’m pretty sure you’re familiar with the stages of grief. We’ve all heard of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. But what if I told you that model wasn’t actually meant for the people left behind? In today’s powerful episode, I sit down with Tara Karels, a registered nurse with...
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The Spiritual Encounter That Sparked a Healing Journey from Childhood Trauma with Ana Megrelishvili
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn deep pain into purpose? Today I’m chatting with Ana Megrelishvili, a businesswoman, trauma survivor, author, and founder of a Christian nonprofit, Christian Professional Network, dedicated to real homelessness solutions. Ana’s story is one of raw...
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Ready for a Spiritual Awakening? How Energy Work and Soul Alignment Will Change Your Life with Tara Wiskow
Is there a quiet tug at your soul, a whisper that you're meant for more, even when life looks “fine” on the outside? Maybe it's not emptiness. Maybe it's your soul inviting you into something deeper. This week, I sat down with Tara Wiskow, a former weight loss coach turned intuitive healer and...
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How One Man Recovered from Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Found Purpose Again with Jeff Luther
What does it feel like to die in front of your son and return more awake, more aware, and more intentional than ever before? In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Luther, a dad of three, CrossFitter, and sudden cardiac arrest survivor who shares a raw, powerful, and deeply personal near death...
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Healing Decades of Childhood Trauma Through EFT Tapping Therapy with Ann Hince
Ever feel like you’ve “moved on” from your past, but something inside still feels stuck? What if I told you that your body might be holding on to pain long after your mind thinks it’s over? In this episode of The Round Two Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Ann Hince, an author and emotional...
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Personal Brand Evolution & Major Podcast Pivots Coming - May Solo Update
In this May solo episode, I'm sharing some major updates about my personal brand evolution, exciting podcast changes coming your way, and all the behind-the-scenes insights from my content creation journey. From my new glasses to lighting experiments, I'm giving you a candid look at my...
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How to Forgive and Find Inner Peace Through Energy Healing with Katharine Giovanni
Ever feel like forgiveness means letting someone off the hook? But what if I told you that forgiveness has nothing to do with them and everything to do with you finally feeling free? In this episode of The Round Two Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Katharine Giovanni, a forgiveness mentor...
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Self-Discovery Through Yoga Retreats, Energy Awareness, and Life Transitions with Elizabeth Rowan
What happens when you walk away from the life you “should” want? The career, the marriage, the checklist… and choose your soul instead? In this episode, I’m joined by my longtime friend Elizabeth Rowan, a spiritual mentor and yoga teacher, and we’ll take you into the wild, beautiful, and…
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How to Navigate 3 Big Life Transitions: Career Pivot, Motherhood, and Self-Discovery with Shannon Russell
Are you thinking about making a big career change but wonder if it is too late? Maybe you are craving a second act, but fear is holding you back. In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Russell, a former TV producer, podcast host, speaker, and author of Start Your Second Act, who decided to walk...
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5 Mindset Shifts Every Nonfiction Author Needs for Successful Self-Publishing with Ellen Polk
What if chasing perfect writing is the very thing holding you back from sharing your ideas? In this episode, I sit down with Ellen Polk, Founder and Chief Storyteller at Sage House Editorial LLC and a nonfiction book coach,, to talk about how real growth happens when we stop chasing perfection…
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3 Life-Changing Steps to Rebuild Your Identity After Early Motherhood and Autism Parenting with Brittany Hansen
Have you ever looked around at your life and thought, Who am I outside of the roles I play? In this episode, I sit down with Brittany Hansen, Co-Founder of Viiision, for a real and honest conversation about life, family, business, and everything in between. Brittany shares her personal...
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Taking Leaps Forward: My Texas Creator Retreat & 100% Download Growth | April 2025
Hey everyone! In this solo episode gone sideways, I'm taking a moment to catch you up on my whirlwind April and the amazing things happening in my world right now. It's a quick summary of the month, where I dive into my awesome experience at a content creator retreat in Austin (where I was the...
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How a Bold Startup Pivot Created an AI Dental Receptionist with Burhan Syed
Sometimes, the hardest part of building a startup is realizing it’s time to change direction. In this episode, I talk with Burhan Syed, one of my friends from the Techstars program, and the co-founder of Rondah AI, an AI dental receptionist that's changing the way clinics handle calls, book...
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Salvatore Manzi on the Digital Nomad Lifestyle and Finding a Sense of Belonging
Most people dream about packing up and traveling the world, but few talk about what that life is really like. How do you find connection and purpose when you're always on the move? In this episode, I chat with my friend Salvatore Manzi about what it’s really like to live a digital nomad…
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Solving Cash Flow for Creatives in the Modern Creative Industry with David Akinyemi
Why do so many creative professionals struggle to get paid on time, even after working with well-known brands? It’s a common issue in the creative economy that often gets overlooked. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and fellow Techstars Accelerator alum, David Akinyemi. David’s journey…
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Walking Away from Success to Find True Purpose with Eric Mech
Ever felt like you’ve done everything right, built the career, hit the milestones, achieved success, but still feel totally disconnected from your life? So many of us reach a point where we realize that chasing titles and money doesn’t automatically bring fulfillment. That’s exactly where this...
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Divorce, Grief, and Starting Over After 40 with Kelly LaVallie
What do you do when life completely blindsides you? When the plan you had for your future disappears in a moment? How do you move on after losing the person you thought you'd spend forever with? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Kelly LaVallie to talk about healing after loss, finding...
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March Recap: How Astrocartography in Baja Boosted My Entrepreneurial Energy
Hey everyone! In this solo episode, I'm wrapping up March with all the highlights from my incredible 2.5-week adventure in Mexico's Baja Peninsula. I chose this destination because of astrocartography – which is basically mapping where the planets were when you were born and how their energy...
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From Corporate Burnout to Podcast Ad Powerhouse with Megan Shields of Chime House Media
I’ve always believed the right people show up at the right time, and my conversation with Megan Shields is proof of that. Megan is the founder of Chime House Media, an agency dedicated to helping podcasters grow their audience and their business through Facebook and Instagram ads. And let me tell...
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Breaking the Mold: Business, Branding & Intuition with Samantha Fackler
What if success isn’t about fitting into a mold but breaking out of one? In this episode, I sit down with Samantha Fackler, business coach, podcast host, and marketing powerhouse to talk about what it really takes to build a business, trust your intuition, and create a life that actually feels...
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How Madeleine Raiford-Holland Built a Thriving Short-Term Rental Business with Heart
Starting and scaling a short-term rental business is no joke, but what if you could do it in a way that creates time freedom, financial stability, and even unforgettable experiences for your guests? In this episode, I sit down with Madeleine Raiford-Holland, an expert in short-term rentals who…
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Dr. Ron Stotts on Conscious Leadership, Spiritual Awakening & the Power of Presence
I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Dr. Ron Stotts, a transformational leadership expert with a story that will leave you speechless. From being an elite athlete to enlisting in the Marine Corps, only to face a life-altering moment of realization, Ron’s journey took him from the depths…
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Aaron Kaufman on Disrupting the Events Industry and Building a Bold Creative Business
What does it really take to build a thriving business in the live events industry? In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Kaufman, president of Fifth Element Group, an internationally award-winning event design and management firm. Aaron has spent over 20 years revolutionizing the events…
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Advice From Inspiring Entrepreneurs | Nikki Corbett
How is February already over?! It feels like I blinked, and the month disappeared. But wow, what a month it was! From UK travel adventures (including a failed attempt to see those adorable shaggy cows in Scotland) to recording some of my favorite podcast episodes yet, I have so much to share.…
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Caroline Pennington on LinkedIn Growth, Personal Branding & Owning Your Online Voice
I know you've heard it before, LinkedIn is intimidating, oversaturated, and not worth your time. But my guest today, Caroline Pennington, is here to crush those myths. She went from 0 to 7,000 followers in under a year, hit 12K in under two years, and quit her corporate job after being featured…
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Mert Iseri on AI, Entrepreneurship, and Building a Business That Reflects Your Values
I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Mert Iseri, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and the co-founder of 248.AI a company pioneering AI-driven transformations in the digital space. Mert’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. Born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, he always knew he...
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Kat Hurd on Owning Your Worth, Beating Imposter Syndrome & Taking Control of Your Career
Starting something new is never easy. It’s messy, scary, and full of uncertainty but that’s exactly what makes it worth it. In this episode, I sit down with Kat Hurd, a powerhouse in medical sales turned career coach, who left her corporate VP role to help women navigate the world of leadership,...
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Alessia Citro on Redefining Habits, Building Confidence & Living in Alignment
What if your habits weren’t about rigid routines but about keeping promises to yourself? That’s the key to real confidence, and without confidence you’re stuck. In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Alessia Citro, a former Google exec turned entrepreneur, author, and habit queen who’s...
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Alli Rizacos on Leaving Corporate, Facing Fear & Building a Career That Feels Like You
I never imagined I’d leave the corporate world. I was conditioned, like so many of us, to believe that success meant climbing the ladder, staying the course, and proving my worth with a title. But then, something shifted. I saw someone else take the leap, and suddenly, I realized maybe I could…
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Solo Episode: Resilience, Reinvention & Life on the Move — Kicking Off 2025 with Real Talk
It’s just you and me today, and I couldn’t be more excited. Welcome to the first solo episode of the year, just me, a mic, and a whole lot to catch up on. This month has been a whirlwind. From heart-stopping stories of resilience (Joel Oliver’s journey through heart surgery at 28) to a mission to...
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Matt Tait on Remote Teams, Entrepreneur Life & Ditching Outdated Business Rules
This week on the Round Two Podcast, I sat down with Matt Tait, a recovering attorney turned entrepreneur extraordinaire, who has turned the often-dull world of accounting into a thriving business revolution. From wearing hoodies and hats to business meetings to scaling a fully remote company…
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Courtney Johnson on Career Cheat Codes, LinkedIn Growth & Embracing the Pivot
In this episode, I sit down with personal branding expert and marketing powerhouse Courtney Johnson. Courtney shares her journey from building brands for others to stepping into her own spotlight after an unexpected layoff. She reveals the career cheat codes that helped her thrive, including...
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How Adam House Built and Sold Businesses, Played Pro Ball, and Created a Community from Scratch
This week, I sat down with Adam House Sr., founder of the House of Bricks community, to explore the raw truths of entrepreneurship. From starting a business at 19 with $200 to selling companies for millions and playing pro basketball, Adam’s journey is a testament to resilience and learning from...
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Rob Meyers on Building Versus, Responsible AI in Storytelling, and Leading Creative Teams
In this captivating episode of Round Two Podcast, host Nikki Corbett welcomes Rob Meyers, co-founder of Versus, a creative production powerhouse with a global presence. Rob shares his journey from journalism to entrepreneurship, highlighting how Versus evolved from a small New York design studio…
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Joel Oliver on Heart Surgery, Resilience, and Building a Top Podcast Production Studio
In this powerful episode of the Round Two Podcast, host Nikki Corbett chats with Joel Oliver, founder of East Coast Studio, about his inspiring journey from facing life-changing heart surgery to building a thriving podcast production business. Joel shares his story of resilience, the challenges…
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Fadi Boulos on Solving Brain Drain and Building a Remote-First Tech Talent Pipeline
In this episode of Entrepreneurship Anywhere, host Nikki Corbett sits down with Fadi Boulos, founder of Supportful, a groundbreaking impact startup connecting global tech companies with talented software engineers in Lebanon. Discover how Fadi’s mission to combat brain drain and empower local...
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Dr. Camilla Moore on Burnout, Balance & Healing the Root Causes of Stress
In this inspiring episode of the Round Two Podcast, host Nikki Corbett sits down with Dr. Camilla Moore—a seasoned chiropractor, lifestyle medicine expert, and burnout coach—to explore her transformative journey from running a thriving chiropractic practice to helping people manage stress and...
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Sam Simmons on Reinventing Travel Planning with MintPass & Trusted Recommendations
In this episode of Round Two Podcast, host Nikki Corbett dives into the world of travel innovation with Sam Simmons, founder of MintPass. Together, they discuss the challenges of organizing travel experiences, the inspiration behind MintPass, and how the platform aims to transform travel planning...
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Melissa Jaalaid on Redefining Recruitment, Flexibility, and Building Kindred Talent
In this episode of the Round Two Podcast, host Nikki Corbett speaks with Melissa Jaalaid, co-founder of Kindred Talent, about her journey in recruitment and the evolution of the job market. They discuss the challenges job seekers face, the shift from traditional work models to more flexible...
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Andy Anderson on Reinvention, Resilience & Building Businesses That Thrive
In this episode, Nikki Corbett interviews Andy Anderson, an inspiring entrepreneur from Australia who shares his journey through various business ventures, including fitness, restaurants, and online education. Andy discusses the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, his pivot to…
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Nick McEvily on Disrupting CPG, Water Security & the Curiosity-Fueled Path to Impact
In this episode of the Round Two podcast, host Nikki Corbett speaks with entrepreneur Nick McEvily about his journey into the world of consumer packaged goods (CPG), specifically focusing on his new venture in canned water aimed at addressing water security issues. They discuss the importance of...
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Regenerative Travel Explained: Building Travaras with Jennifer Loh
In this episode of the Round Two Podcast, host Nikki Corbett interviews Jennifer Loh, the founder of Travaras, a regenerative travel platform. They discuss the importance of sustainable travel, the impact of tourism on local communities, and the challenges of overtourism. Jennifer shares her...
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How Dirty Dough Changed Cookie Franchising | Bennett Maxwell's Journey
In this episode of the Round Two podcast, host Nikki Corbett interviews Bennett Maxwell, chairman of Dirty Dough, a cookie franchise that has rapidly expanded across the United States. They discuss Bennett's journey into franchising, the innovative business model of centralized cookie production,...
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From Instagram Reseller to Tech Founder, Thryft Ship's Valeria Brenner
In this episode of the Round Two Podcast, host Nikki Corbett interviews Valeria Brenner, the youngest entrepreneur featured on the show, who shares her journey of starting Thryft Ship, a platform designed for Instagram resellers. Valeria discusses the origins of her business, the challenges she...
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Beyond Traditional Coaching with Paul Lemberg
In this engaging conversation, Nikki Corbett interviews Paul Lemberg, a seasoned business coach who shares his journey from software development to coaching entrepreneurs. Paul discusses the importance of accountability, the dynamics of business growth, and the challenges he faces while working...
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The E-commerce Evolution with Mike Begg
In this episode of the Round Two Podcast, host Nikki Corbett interviews Mike Begg, co-founder and CEO of AMZ Advisors, an e-commerce consultancy. They discuss Mike's journey from Kindle publishing to building a successful agency focused on helping brands navigate the complexities of selling on...
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Building High-Performance Teams with Nick Loise
In this episode of the Round Two podcast, host Nikki Corbett speaks with Nick Loise, president of Sales Performance Team, about the transformative impact of fractional sales management on small and medium-sized businesses. They explore the evolution of fractional leadership, the importance of...
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Creating a Napa Valley Experience with Katie Hamilton Shaffer
In this episode of the Round Two Podcast, host Nikki Corbett interviews Katie Hamilton Shaffer, the founder of Feast It Forward, a unique culinary and entertainment venture in Napa Valley. Katie shares her journey from competitive soccer player to entrepreneur, detailing how she combined her...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Round Two Podcast is on hiatus. Please continue to enjoy the episodes, as there are some incredible stories of love, loss, learnings, successes, failures and grit.
For more from me, check out my new Podcast, The Scarlet Edit
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scarlet-edit-infidelity-divorce-starting-over/id1825172881
For business inquiries:
https://nikki-corbett.com/
ROUND TWO PODCAST IS ON HIATUS AND NOT RECORDING EPISODES AT THIS TIME.
Welcome to Round Two, a show highlighting the dreamers, the doers, and the ones who stood at the edge of something new, took the leap, and began building lives with more meaning and purpose.
I’m Nikki Corbett, a speaker, writer, traveler, and everyday woman who chose to start over.
Round Two was born from my own journey of letting go, rebuilding, and finding purpose in a new chapter. I’ve wander
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Nikki Corbett
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