Episodes
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How to network the right way, and build real connections
I speak with Sarah Hubbard, an expert in networking and building connections. She explains her 4-step framework to excel in your networking skills from even before you step into the room - and how to keep the connection alive once the event ends. With networking such a crucial part of a small...
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Change is necessary, but suffering from it is not...
I speak with Yvonne Liao, on the topic of change and its necessity in life. She has made some significant growth since her younger years, and has now built thriving fashion in New York. Her take on why pursuing difficulty, and ensuring you don't suffer from change is invaluable. Stick around till...
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"Your mind is designed to hold you back" Here's why!
You have the plan and the motivation, yet the work isn't getting done. Author Kam Knight joins the podcast to expose "Internal Resistance"—the biological mechanism designed to keep you from growing. This is an autopsy of your "busy work" and a guide to killing the resistance maintaining your $0...
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Million dollar systems for million dollar ideas - how to take charge of your creativity | with Danielle Blum
You're already producing million dollar ideas, but don't have the system in place to make it a reality. How many failed attempts will you need before you focus on improving your daily habits and systems? This episode with Danielle Blum is a game changer. She explains how to get from the...
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Stop being a VICTIM to your mood swings - follow this instead
If you open your eyes in the morning, struggling to get up, scrolling on your phone and watching the hours slip by - you are not in control of your body's 3 nervous states. Katie breaks them down into Red, Green and Yellow, and wonderfully describes how you can use them to finally get in control…
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They need to know YOU before your Branding | Dan Ahlborn
You already know how important branding is. But do you know how to create a strong identity and midset behind your brand? Join me as I sit down with Dan Ahlborn, a real estate investor and mindset/identity coach for over 17 years. He talks about the importance of self-identity building, and how…
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How to Get Your Business Online ASAP - with Mario Meyer
Me and Mario talk about the growing need for your business to become digital, and how you can do it as quickly as possible. Mario is the CEO of Reyemtech, a Boutique Tech company finding solutions for those that can't see the way through the tech fog. To find out about Mario, just search Mario...
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What a $150,000 Mistake Can Teach You About Building a Business
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...
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Why the First Step is the Hardest and How to Take It
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...
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The Art of the Long Game: How to Sell a Service Without Being "Salesy"
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...
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The Psychology of a Lie: Why We Believe Fake News and What to Do About It
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...
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The Laziness of a Founder: Why the "Smartest" People Will Get Replaced by AI
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…
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Control What You Can: A Personal Trainer's Guide to Overcoming Adversity
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…
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The "How to Thrive" Framework: An Engineer's Masterclass in Crisis
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?"…
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Custom GPTs, Ghosted Clients, and the New Rules of Marketing - Kathrine Farris
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...
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The New Rules of Success: Gala Glow on Energy, Joy & Authenticity
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...
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When the Market Doesn’t Exist, Build It Yourself – Nicky Wake on Founding Chapter Two Dating
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…
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There's Something Better than Just Being CAPABLE - Sabrina Del Duca
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....
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This ‘Dinosaur’ Method Pays Me Monthly - Melanie Wakelin
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...
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Nonprofits Don’t Need Passion. They Need This Instead.
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. https://nextlevelnonprofits.us
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"I Had Thousands of Bad Ideas First” — On Curiosity, AI, and the Power of Patents
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...
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How to Play It Safe — and Win Anyway
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...
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The Truth About Dream Chasing Every Artist Must Hear
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...
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The Non-Profit Preserving Stories No-One Else Will
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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The Day He Almost Burned Everything — Including Himself
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...
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The Entrepreneur Who Quit Ralph Lauren… Then Accidentally Built a Business in Lockdown
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...
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The Addiction Doctor: “Confidence Is Quiet—Fear Is Loud”
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...
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Tomatoes, Peaches & Purpose: Lessons from a Surfer Turned CEO - Joseph Descans
Entrepreneur and former pro surfer Joseph Deskins shares how tree trimming, faith, and persistence shaped his journey. From writing books to coaching others, he reveals how long-term vision and taking the “next right step” can change everything.https://linktr.ee/starting_story_podcast
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Healing From Within: Carolyn Ann Wood on Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
I sit down with Carolyn Ann Wood. A mindset coach and heart healer who turned decades of emotional pain into a powerful journey of self-discovery. In this episode, she shares how losing her mum at 13, numbing out for years, and a wake-up call in her 40s led her to transformative healing tools…
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Season 3 Introduction
Super Excited to Launch Season 3, with more guests and better visuals. Want to be my next guest! -- Go to https://tally.so/r/nGBQlj
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How to Publish a Book on Your Own Terms - Author Lacole Smith
Today I sit down with Author Lacole Smith as she explains the importance of books and how she managed to successfully publish one whilst honoring the legacy of her mother. Find out more about Lacole: lacolesmith.com
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Eric Mitchell: A Coach’s Take on Strength, Loss, and Speaking Up
I sit down with Eric Mitchell for a candid conversation about physical and mindset coaching. He's worked with athletes and knows just how much the mind matters if you want to create a change in your life. This goes deeper than motivation, it's about unravelling the reasons for our feelings and…
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Forget Motivation, This Is the Real Secret to Lasting Drive - Craig Polsfuss
In today's episode, I explore why overanalysing thoughts can do more harm than good — and what a clearer, simpler model of the mind might look like. This episode dives into how clarity, not strategy, drives leadership, resilience, and creativity — especially for entrepreneurs. Featuring...
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You Have to Listen to This - Gina on Spirituality in the Modern World
You may think that spirituality is a thing of the old, religious world - but after speaking to Gina Anayana, I am certain that spirituality has its place today as well. Everyone has their own method of spirituality, so what you WON'T get here is a one-size-fits-all guide, we're delving into the...
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$33 Million and No Equity: Bounce Back with Brooke Robertson
Brooke Roberston had every reason to give up, helping someone build a company worth $33 Million, but then getting nothing when it sells. But she picked herself up and continued building businesses, currently focussing on her interior design venture (the pictures are stunning may I say!), which…
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Filling the Representation Gap: One Mother's Journey into Autism Advocacy
Today I speak with Crystal Jordan, an autism advocate - who didn't even believe she was an advocate until others told her! She has built a brand based on the underrepresentation of black children in autism, after having a child born with autism. She has truly rocked the stage with this idea, and...
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More Than a Statistic: Rev. Dr DeShaun Williams on Overcoming Expectations
Rev. Dr DeShaun Williams never expected to be where he is today. In fact, after trying suicide, he is a testament to the power of the mind and resilience. DeShaun now coaches others to life freedom and unstucking themselves from where they may be. This is a truly inspirational episode, and for…
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"No Friends in Business": Marcel Clarke's Hard Truths.
Marcel Clarke comes onto the Starting Story Podcast to talk about his journey from 9-5 to owning a franchise business. Join our candid talks about the loneliness involved in business, and the inevitability of AI and how it changes everything. Give it a listen, and let me know what you've learnt!...
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Imposter Syndrome as Fuel: Brian Walsh on Embracing the Learning Curve
Explore Brian Walsh's "failing forward" technique that has allowed him to learn so much so quickly, and keep that ego at bay. Brian speaks about how much habit formation matters if you want to be successful and his tips to those wanting to form unbreakable habits. This is an exciting one, give it…
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The 'F You' Moment: Mark Sanchez's Boundary Breakthrough
Wow, what a journey and learning experience after speaking with Mark! He's pulled himself out of the pits of gang violence, assault and womanising to find purpose in helping others in doing the same. He strongly believes that everyone is in their own pit somewhere and all they need is some help…
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Marketing Magic and Scottish Treats: The Dual Ventures of Becca Guiller
Explore Becca's journey with me, with a dual-venture strategy. She talks about the process of: - looking for opportunities, - growing to help everyone, and then - cutting down services once you know your niche. Her businesses include a successful marketing agency and scottish treat e-commerce...
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Smart Growth with Low Costs: Nathan Baws on his Entrepreneurial Playbook
I speak with Nathan Baws on how he started over 15 businesses and grew many to over 7 figures. He talks about his smart strategy to scale with low costs and taking every opportunity as it comes. www.nathanbaws.com ----- My 3 links: https://linktr.ee/starting_story_podcast
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Helping the Healers: Emma Leivesley
Join me as I talk with Emma, a wellbeing and burnout coach focussing on the growing problem of mental issues with healthcare workers. Listen to her story and journey into this field, and how Emma plans to reach out to more struggling clients with their life and wellbeing. All social links to…
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Amazon Wholesale: The business that changed Mike Sieben's life
Ever felt trapped in the 9-to-5 grind? In this episode of The Starting Story Podcast, I sit down with Mike Sieben, an Amazon Wholesale expert who walked away from a stable engineering career to build a multi-million dollar e-commerce business. 🚀 We dive into: 🔥 The exact moment Mike knew he had...
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A Go-Karter turns Marketing Genius: Amy Hager on Standing Out in Business
Podcast Summary In this episode of The Starting Story Podcast, I sit down with Amy Hager, a marketing strategist and co-founder of the Content Personality Club, to talk about the power of authentic branding, finding your marketing superpower, and building a business that aligns with YOU. Amy’s...
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Behind the Scenes: Kizzie St. Clair on Launching a Production Company
Ever wondered how to turn a passion for creativity into a thriving business? In this episode of Starting Story, I sit down with Kizzie St. Clair, founder of CGR Productions, to talk about how she went from organizing student events to launching her own production company. We discuss: 🎭 How...
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Running Your Own Race: Gresham Harkless Jr. on Business & Mindset
In this episode of the Starting Story Podcast, I sit down with Gresham Harkless Jr., founder of Blue 16 Media, CB Nation, and Blue Star Franchise, to talk about the power of content, entrepreneurship, and navigating the chaos of building multiple businesses. Gresh shares how he went from selling...
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How an Exhibition Might Change the Game for your B2B Company - Maree Loiuse
Have you ever thought your next trade show could be the turning point for your business? In this episode of The Starting Story Podcast I sit down with Maree Louise, a trade show expert with 20+ years of experience, to uncover the hidden strategies behind successful exhibitions. We discuss: 🔥 Why...
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How Miki Farmer Turned Struggle into Success – A Story of Resilience
His biggest struggles were actually opportunities in disguise. In this episode, I sit down with Miki Farmer, an international student turned entrepreneur, who went from homelessness to running a thriving business. We dive into: 🌍 Leaving home with no plan – Miki’s journey from a small Indian...
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The Hidden Reason Many Traders Struggle (And How to Overcome It) - Pepper Bradford
What if trading wasn’t just about making money, but about building a legacy? In this episode I sit down with Pepper Bradford, founder of GodlyTrading.com, to uncover the real truth about trading, mindset, and financial freedom. We discuss: 🔥 Why most traders fail—not because of bad strategies…
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