Resilient Entrepreneurs

Feeling unsure about stepping into your personal brand?

You’re definitely not the only one. In this episode, Vicki and Laura discuss why personal branding matters for women in business and how it’s less about trying to impress others and more about expressing your purpose in a way that draws the right people to you.

Here’s what we get into:

📌 How trying to appeal to everyone can actually slow down your growth
📌 A simple way to view personal branding that takes the pressure off
📌 Why your story and authenticity are the most po...

This compilation isn't a highlight reel of perfect businesses.

It's 27 real conversations where we explored the messy, beautiful, sometimes terrifying journey of building something that actually matters.

In these conversations, we covered:

If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still...

You will love this conversation with Tania Jolley, award-winning innovator and entrepreneur. She is real, resilient, and refreshingly honest about what it takes to build a values-driven business as a woman, while also navigating life’s big challenges. From surviving breast cancer to creating the world’s first and only deconstructed mascara, Tania proves that purpose and profit can absolutely coexist.

We Talk About:

💡 What it means to build a business rooted in compassion and values

🌿 How sustainability and innovation can drive real change and win awards

💪 Why women entrepreneurs still face massive...

The biggest business breakthroughs don't come from a new strategy or a better funnel. They come from finally dealing with the thing you've been avoiding: the emotional wounds that are quietly running your life and business from behind the scenes, without you knowing it.  

Esther Wildenberg, author, global keynote speaker and co-founder & President of CODEBREAKER Technologies, spoke with us in this episode and shared that she “had to die to start living”. It was a bicycle accident that nearly ended her life at 23.   

She had followed the safe path, becoming a dentist, quiet and careful, doing ev...

What happens when you do everything right, the grades, the career, the savings, and you still feel completely unfulfilled?

Scarlett, known as The Biz Hippie, says the answer is in developing a healthy relationship with money - and in this episode she shares her methodologies.

From breaking free of “starving artist syndrome” to pricing your work with confidence, Scarlett shows us that abundance isn’t something you chase. It’s something you create, starting right now, with what you have.

You’ll hear about:

- The three scarcity seeds that keep entreprene...

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What if the traits you've spent years trying to "fix" are actually your biggest business assets?  

In this candid and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Jennifer Dall joins us to unpack why entrepreneurs with ADHD aren’t just surviving in business, they’re thriving. From rethinking productivity to finally ditching perfectionism, this episode is your permission slip to do things your way.  We Talk About:  

📌 Why ADHD entrepreneurs are five times more likely to start a business (and what that actually means) 

📌 How to escape the...

What happens when you stop overthinking and start trusting your gut?

In this episode, Amy Vaughan, owner of Together Digital and co-founder of a thriving co-working space in Cincinnati, shares how listening to her intuition led her from corporate burnout to building two purpose-driven businesses.

Once a creative director chasing deadlines, Amy now helps women find community, connection, and confidence—without losing themselves in the process. From learning to lead with authenticity to embracing expensive mistakes (yes, there’s a $27,500 painting story!), Amy proves that success doesn’t come from perfection; it comes from courage, clarit...

Feeling scared to niche down—like choosing one audience means cutting off everyone else? You’re definitely not the only one. In this episode, we talk about the real fear behind niching, why it feels so hard, and what actually happens when you finally commit.

You’ll hear:

📌Why “speaking to everyone” is hurting your business

📌How to reframe niching as an experiment—not a life sentence

📌Why your values should guide your niche (not trends or pressure)

If you’ve been stuck overthinking who you’re for, this is your permissi...

Carrolee Moore built her business on a love of storytelling and an aversion to the social media hamster wheel.  

You’ll love Carrolee, we do! She shares powerfully about becoming visible in business - listen up ladies - here’s some new ways to think about publicity and personal branding that will really help you cut through any self-consciousness that may be lingering.  

 We talk about:
🎙️ Why podcast guesting builds trust - and generates sales faster than social media
📖 Turning your personal story into your most powerful marketing tool
⚡ We touch on the feminine vs mas...

In this Season 7 finale, we’re spotlighting the bold, brilliant women who have game-changing opinions and visions for change. We hope their episodes might also change your mind about what’s possible.

We got real about the perfectionism girls are taught vs the bravery boys are handed, and how those early lessons still shape us as entrepreneurs. Imagine that!

This wrap-up episode brings you quick-hit insights from every conversation, perfect whether you’ve been tuning in weekly or have just discovered the Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast.

Who’s going to tip you over the edge? Duration: 00:18:31

As entrepreneurs, our default response to stress is often to add more: another system, another hack, another early-morning routine. But what if the key to resilience is actually stopping, not stacking?  

In this episode, Hawa Kombian, a Leadership and Burnout Resilience Coach chatted with us from Ghana. She breaks down the four “burnout masks” that entrepreneurs and leaders wear in our attempt to achieve success - meanwhile our health, relationships, and clarity quietly unravel. She shares why mission-driven leaders are especially at risk, and how shifting from adding more to stopping what no longer serves you is the re...

Change can start in seemingly ordinary moments.

For Jana Black, it was standing in a toy aisle, one side branded pink, the other blue. A magic sink for girls - action figures and adventure for boys. The stereotypes were glaring, and the message is limiting.

Jana’s frustration and her need for something different for her daughters, led to her solving the problem. That moment sparked SeeMeBe Toys, a collection of diverse, inspired plush dolls designed to open conversations about possibility and potential for every child.

In this episode, we talk with Jana ab...

What if the only thing holding you back from real success… is not trusting yourself enough?

When was the last time you second-guessed a business decision? Or stayed stuck, waiting to feel “ready”? For many high-achieving women, self-doubt, not lack of skill, is the real bottleneck to growth.

In this episode, real estate powerhouse Mandy McAllister shares how learning to trust her own judgment took her from panic attacks in a hospital parking lot to leading a nine-figure apartment portfolio.

But this isn’t a story about overnight success. It’s about not trying for...

When Andrea Buck’s film The Jammed was rejected everywhere, most people would’ve quit. She didn’t. Instead, it went on to break box office records and spark national conversations about a deeply important issue - human trafficking.

On this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs, Andrea, filmmaker, TEDx speaker, and Coach to the Creative Industries, opens up about what really happens behind the curtain of success. From battling imposter syndrome even at the top, to knowing when to pivot and when to persist, her story is raw, real, and full of twists and turns that we can all be...

The 3.5x multiplier most founders ignore

Jennifer Kaplan, earned media has 3.5x more impact than advertising, yet most of us avoid it because it feels uncomfortable. That discomfort? It's actually your signal that growth is around the corner.

Silence is never neutral

When something goes wrong in your business, staying quiet creates a vacuum others will fill with speculation. The fix is simpler than you think: "We hear you and we're addressing it" keeps trust intact while you work behind the scenes.

The moment you go into hiding, you're letting other...

When Anya Cheng moved from Taiwan to the US, people told her her English was “too broken” to work in the marketing sector.

Today? She’s the Founder & CEO of Taelor, an AI-powered men’s clothing subscription service that’s raised $1M, won Marketing Excellence Award of the Year, and is redefining effortless style. A Girls in Tech 40 Under 40 honoree, she’s also led innovation teams at Meta, eBay, Target, and McDonald’s.

In this episode, we explore what happens when you refuse to let other people’s doubts define your future. From testing her idea with a $10...

The CEO Who Never Wanted to Be One (And Why She’s Great at It)

Someone literally forced Vicky Brown into entrepreneurship.

Now, 25 years later, she's the CEO helping entrepreneurs to build teams that create results.

Vicky shares…

🔥 The recruiting secret that attracts the right people to your business (it's about marketing, not posting)

💡 Why Tuesday mornings can be special!

🚫 Why you should never use personality profiles when hiring

🎯 The interview questions to ask - and not - when interviewing candidates

⚡ Why hiring people just like y...

What if you could build significant wealth by stepping away from your business?

Nikki Nash, Author and Entrepreneur discovered this with a wake-up call - a serious car accident forced her to ask: If I disappear tomorrow, does my business survive without me?

We sat down with Nikki to explore how she shifted from chasing income to building lasting wealth and how she’s now showing you how to do it too.

Here’s what we covered:

📌Revenue ≠ Wealth: Why service-based businesses are often overworked and undervalued

📌Asset Thinking: Systems, SOP...

What if the secret to achieving more is doing less? In this episode with Vicki and Laura, we focused on the lie we've all been sold - that busyness equals success. Our guest, Peggy Sullivan, bestselling author and TEDx speaker (with over 1 million views), shares her deeply personal wake-up call that exposed the cost of overworking. That sent her on a mission to show other women how you can reclaim your time, energy, and joy.

Peggy shares her three-step "Busy-Busting" framework:

📌Subtraction – eliminate low-value tasks stealing your focus

📌Mojo Making – daily rituals that boost ener...

When ChatGPT told our guest Sreyna Rath she was “good at baking,” she didn’t just get annoyed… she built Jaimee, the world’s first female-focused AI companion. In this episode, we (Vicki and Laura) sat down with Sreyna to unpack what happens when you stop trying to fit in and start building something the world really needs. From battling imposter syndrome as a woman coder in a man-tech world, to being OK with the haters, and inviting an innovative and ethical advisory board, this conversation is as bold and honest as it gets.

We talk about:

📌Why...

“Who am I to speak on stage?”

It’s a question too many brilliant women ask themselves—while stages remain dominated by men, 3 to 1.

In this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast, Gail Watson, founder of Women’s Speakers Association, shares how women can stop second-guessing themselves and start owning the message they were born to share.

She’s not just talking about speaking gigs - she’s talking about standing in your truth.

We had a delightful conversation about:

🎤 How to turn fear into fuel

🔥 How you know that your messa...

"From living room sales to 120 franchises" — Rhea Lana Riner didn’t plan to become a business founder. She just needed to make ends meet.

What started as a side hustle in her living room turned into a franchise model now helping thousands of women build flexible, profitable businesses across 27 states.

With no business background, she built a model centered on generosity, community, and flexibility — proving that part-time businesses can have full-time impact.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

- How a side hustle turned into a national franchise

- Why having no business...

What if the key to building wealth isn’t working harder—but breathing better?

In this new episode of Season 7 of Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast, we connected with Monica Garcia Duggal—Wall Street veteran and “billion dollar coach”, to explore the surprising link between breathwork and business success.

Monica reveals how just one minute of intentional breath can improve decision-making by 30%, shift fear into excitement, and help you lead with clarity, not stress.

She also shares:

🌬️ The 1-minute breathwork routine that top entrepreneurs use daily

📦 Her “Tinkerbell Quadrant” for turning big dreams into focuse...

"Are you really going to try that?" We've all heard that voice - sometimes from others, sometimes from ourselves. Shannon Russell tackles this head-on with a refreshing truth: by the time you're ready to make your move, those comments will bounce right off you. Her advice? Tune in to find out…. And see why you don't need anyone's permission to choose a life that fits you. Your purpose isn't some grand, fixed destination; it's your personal arrow, constantly guiding you towards what matters most, whether that's more time with your children or simply feeling alive in your own skin ev...

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In her new book, How to Set Boundaries (Without Feeling Like a D*ck), she offers a compassionate yet practical approach to boundaries.

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Boundaries aren't about becoming the "no" person - They're about knowing who you are, what's your...

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AI is everywhere—and if you’ve felt unsure about how to stay real in a world full of bots, you’re not alone.

In this episode, we (Vicki and Laura) talk honestly about what it feels like to be real entrepreneurs in an AI-saturated space. No scripts. No filters. Just the real stuff that’s on our minds too. 

You’ll hear:

📌Why authenticity still matters—more than ever 

📌How comparison and fear creep in when tech moves fast...

What becomes possible when we women design business our way? Prepare to be amazed!

Today’s guest Ros Cardinal—leadership researcher, thought-leader and cancer survivor, shares her powerful insights from researching over 10,000 women across 93 countries.

From corporate burnout to building values-based businesses, Ros explores how women are creating flexible, purpose-driven businesses that support real life.

In this episode, you'll hear:

Ever wondered what separates entrepreneurs from everyone else? This special compilation episode reveals the fascinating childhood stories of successful entrepreneurs who showed business flair from an early age.

Who you’ll meet…

The Youngest Nurse Aide in New Zealand Mia Munro's determination at 15 to break age barriers in healthcare - her passion still drives her outcomes today.

From Soviet Secrecy to Success Eugenia Oganova was giving paid consultations at 14... in a country where entrepreneurship was illegal. Her underground business story will amaze you.

The $10 Lesson That Changed Everything Cindy Jordan thought she...

This compilation brings together powerful insights from remarkable entrepreneurs who've mastered resilience. They’ve developed unshakeable self-belief, they’ve built the right support networks, and they’ve asked for help when they need it.

Key Themes & Takeaways

The Power of Self-Belief 
When facing uncertainty, successful entrepreneurs share one crucial mindset: "I can figure it out." This isn't about having all the answers - it's about trusting your ability to find solutions, adapt, and grow through whatever comes your way.

Taking Action Over Perfection 
The most transformative advice often comes down to three si...

In this special wrap-up episode, we're sharing snippets of insights from every episode of Season 6! 🎉 We touch on leadership, entrepreneurship, resilience, and growth — and we’re keeping it real! There’s a theme running - can you see it?

Whether you’re a weekly regular or you’ve just found us, this is the perfect episode to peek at the highlights of Season 6.

Enjoy, reflect, and grow - it’s the journey we’re all on!

Thank you for being part of this journey.  👉 If you loved the season, please follow, subscribe and maybe even leave a re...

Why struggle to run your own podcast when guesting could be the smarter move? In this episode, we share why podcast guesting is a powerful way to grow your personal brand and business without the time and energy it takes to host. From compelling stats to practical steps, we break down how to leverage guesting to amplify your brand.

Here’s what we cover:

Kim Rogne shares how a skiing accident transformed her from a successful - and stressed - CEO to founder of "For the Love Of," a coaching business helping overwhelmed women entrepreneurs find balance. After breaking multiple bones, Kim reconsidered her 70-hour workweek and made the bold decision to build something meaningful on her own terms.

Episode Highlights:

✅ Cold Calling: 37 sales calls in her first month with "no plan B" mentality

✅ Work ON Business: Monthly "WOB Days" to reconnect with vision and goals

✅ Journaling: Her 3-prompt practice that transforms limiting beliefs

✅ Wh...

Is Traditional Marketing Dying? The Power of Thought Leadership

We’re so excited to share this episode with you because we're tackling something that's been on our mind lately—is traditional marketing losing its effectiveness?

We dive into why thought leadership has become absolutely essential for growing your business in today's world. Would you believe that 64% of buyers trust a brand with a thought leader at the helm more than traditional marketing that just touts the company's own greatness? The numbers don't lie! In this chat, Laura and I break down the massive difference between simp...

In this compelling episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs, Laura and Vicki chat with Arch Downie, a coach who helps people become better versions of themselves after experiencing his own journey of transformation. After 23 years in the corporate world and several interstate moves, Arch found himself suddenly retrenched—and with that job loss came a crisis of identity. His powerful story of rebuilding his sense of self and discovering his mission to help others offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey.

Some Key Points of Conversation..

Arch shared; "When I lo...

You don’t have to get it perfect—you just have to get it going. Success comes from taking action, even when it feels messy or imperfect.

In this episode Vicki and Laura keep it real - with their own experience of procrastination and perfectionism - and the mindset traps that keep us entrepreneurs spinning our wheels - perfectionism, procrastination, and the underlying fear of something!

You’ll hear:

What if the darkest parts of your life held the key to your greatest impact? In this moving episode, Sherrie-Lynn Lilley - entrepreneur, mental health counselor and coach, suicide prevention specialist, and inspirational speaker - shares freely about the unthinkable traumas she’s lived through and why she’s transformed them into powerful tools to help others heal and find their purpose.

She shares her courageous journey of surviving childhood sexual assault, and a diagnosis at 14 of an illness of complete sight loss, - and rather than being defined by these experiences, Sherrie-Lynn has found her purpose in t...

What if the difference between a thriving business and a stalled dream isn't talent or luck, but simply a plan? Vicki and Laura share why having a strategic launch plan is critical for new entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed by marketing decisions.

Drawing from years of experience, we explain why your initial launch period offers a unique opportunity to capture attention – and how most entrepreneurs waste this golden moment. We have an all-too-familiar story about a client who attracted great media attention when they first launched their business, yet worked with us a year later saying "nobody knows ab...

Former Reagan cybersecurity expert, educator and leader Dane Deutsch reveals why character—not technical skill—is the true foundation of exceptional leadership. His innovative "Tricycle Effect" framework and book, shows how character skills steer direction, while technical and people skills support success, all powered by the seat of courage.

Through compelling stories from his 42-year career in IT and cybersecurity, Dane shares how he transformed military morale through genuine care, built two thriving businesses from scratch despite critics, and how he applies gymnastics coaching principles to entrepreneurship. His warnings about AI development and digital surveillance from someone who...

Finding Your Purpose, Beating Entrepreneur Doubt

What happens when you dare to say "yes" to yourself? We, Vicki and Laura tackle the purpose question that haunts many entrepreneurs and share how to overcome the self-doubt holding you back.

Vicki reveals that what others called "brave" business moves were simply moments of saying yes to herself. Laura acknowledges the vulnerability in sharing your purpose: "I still feel hesitation because of that insecurity - is it big enough? Is it important enough?"

The episode includes a grounding meditation with Vicki challenging listeners to practice self-reflection...

How does a $500 startup turn into a millionaire’s journey? Suzanne Mariga's Profit First roadmap proves that entrepreneurial success isn't about how much you start with, but how strategically you manage your finances. This is the most accessible, understandable and profound approach to knowing your numbers that you’ve seen to date.

In this captivating episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs, Suzanne, a CPA, fractional CFO, and author, breaks down the financial framework that will transform an ordinary business into a long term success story - and you’ll get paid every month!

Click, listen, and start your j...

Are you stuck in the idea phase of your business? You're not alone. A staggering 90% of business ideas never make it to launch due to fear, inaction, or lack of strategy. In this 1st episode with Vicki and Laura, we focused on Resilient Entrepreneur's Academy's core mission: helping you break through the barriers that keep your brilliant ideas from becoming reality.

If you're stuck in the planning phase of your business, this episode offers practical guidance on moving from idea to successful launch. By understanding the strategic foundations of marketing, you'll gain the confidence to take action...

🚀 AI is here, and it’s shaking up the business world. Are you truly aware of what’s coming? Are you getting left behind? In this power-packed episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs, we sit down with Rajeev Kapur, a dynamic CEO, AI expert, and best-selling author, to break down what AI means for your business—and how to use it to your advantage.

🤯 Think AI is just for tech giants? Think again. AI is transforming everything from business operations, education, transportation and cancer research. Whether you're an established business owner or just getting started, this episode is your wake-up call...

Entrepreneurship is a wild ride—full of risks, failures, and unexpected turns. Riggs Eckelberry, CEO of OriginClear, shares how he turned failures into opportunities, from the dot-com boom to now disrupting the water industry. Learn about mistake-based marketing, new funding strategies, and why businesses must embrace rapid change.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Jumping in vs. Being Ready – The pros and cons of taking the leap.
✅ Mistake-Based Marketing – Why fast testing beats overthinking.
✅ The Future of Water – How his business is solving a hidden crisis - in a radical way.
✅ Funding Challenges – Creative ways to raise capital.
...

From Artist to Innovator and Tech CEO. Analisa Goodin's Entrepreneurial Breakthrough Journey

In this insightful conversation, Catch + Release company founder Analisa Goodin shares her somewhat accidental journey of becoming a CEO. Without prior tech experience she developed an innovation company, driven by her burning desire to solve a problem. Prepare for a mindset reset!

Finding Your Powerful "Why"

"Why should we even be building something at all? What does the world look like once you've built the thing that you've built?"

Analisa challenges entrepreneurs to dig deeper than just having a...

We, Vicki and Laura, sat down with Jose Berlanga, an entrepreneur whose journey is nothing short of extraordinary. At just four years old, Jose survived a devastating accident in Mexico that left him for dead with 3rd degree burns over his whole body.  Against all odds, he defied expectations, one hour at a time, and by dreaming and hoping he turned his challenges into a purpose. Jose’s early struggles shaped his mindset, taught him resilience, and pushed him to dream beyond his circumstances - and now he’s sharing his experiences and great business advice through the business books...

In this heart-touching episode, we sit down with Cindy Jordan, founder and CEO of Pyx Health, whose journey began while watching her daughter struggle with severe loneliness. What started as a mother's mission to help her child has transformed into a groundbreaking and award-winning healthcare company.

Key Conversations:

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Ever wonder why some entrepreneurs seem to effortlessly attract their dream clients? In this game-changing episode, Anthony shares how turning your expertise into audio content can transform your business visibility and client attraction. His journey from side-hustle experiments to building a thriving business shows how authentic storytelling can set you apart in your market.

From his early days hustling as a paperboy to discovering the power of value-based entrepreneurship, Anthony's story proves that success comes from genuine connection, not just chasing profits. His candid sharing about feeling lost in university and finding direction during COVID will resonate...

Money talk doesn't have to be scary! Join us for a chat with Melissa from Busy Bee Advisors, who turned her love of numbers into a thriving accounting firm with her husband. With a refreshing take on entrepreneurship, she shares why knowing your numbers is like having a superpower - one that helped many businesses not just survive, but thrive during challenging times.

Want to get friendly with your finances? Melissa breaks down three game-changing habits for startups: daily account check-ins (because those sneaky bank fees add up!), creating a basic budget (even if it feels silly...

In this episode, we sit down with Adam Marburger, a powerhouse serial entrepreneur who owns and operates multiple successful businesses. Adam shares his journey, packed with hard-earned lessons and insights on scaling, securing funding, and mastering sales.

One of Adam’s key messages? Business is all about your mindset. He breaks down how shifting your mindset can make or break your success, the strategies he’s used to build and grow his businesses, and why sales is a non-negotiable skill for any entrepreneur.

Adam has also authored, You’re the F***king Problem: A Guide to Get...

When you’re building and growing a business, there’s a few things you’ll need in place - and Patti Johnson, entrepreneur and author of “Make Waves: Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life” shares her view of those things.

Her journey from a small-town upbringing in Oklahoma to rising high in the ranks at Accenture, and now in her own successful businesses, Patti has tales of resilience, the challenge of change, and the mindset needed to navigate change. If you’re in a high-value corporate role yet called to start your own business...

Imposter Syndrome, Procrastination, Perfectionism… what do they all have in common?
Yes, they hold us back from being our best self as an entrepreneur.. And they’re all limiting beliefs. 

In this fascinating conversation, Martijn Lemmens shares why he switched from high level corporate world to helping people release their limiting beliefs. His entrepreneurial journey started in his student years where he learned a lot about what’s needed for a successful launch to market. That one didn’t work out. 

Now, the process of PSYCH-K, a method for transforming limiting beliefs into supporting beliefs is...

Busy and successful at work but wish your home life was happier? 

Love building your business but hate that you miss the important things in your kids life?

These are familiar stories from entrepreneurs who pour their heart and soul into developing a dream business, yet how successful are we truly if we’re sacrificing other areas of life?

Let 2025 be different. We get to choose to do things differently - and in today’s Episode 119 of Resilient Entrepreneurs podcast, author and coach Randy Gravitt shares with us the little, yet impactful things we ca...

Episode 121: Big Plans for 2025 – Are You Launch Ready? In this episode, co-founders Laura and Vicki pull back the curtain on their exciting plans for 2025! From the much-anticipated Launch Ready online course to coaching programs designed to help you ditch overwhelm and crush your business goals, they’re bringing everything you need to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level. Tune in for an inspiring chat about mindset, overcoming obstacles, and why support and resources are game-changers for launching (or relaunching) your dream business. Ready to embrace your inner entrepreneur in 2025? Let’s do this!

Our experience as entrepreneurs and coaching others is that there is power in a pause. Now is always the best time to bring rest, mindfulness, and reflection into our business. Business and life are one for entrepreneurs, there is rarely separation. As your co-hosts of this podcast, Vicki and Laura share their experience and personal practices for balance vs burnout, and we share how we’re ‘bragging’ our way to greater impact! Catch this episode as you’re considering your intentions for the year ahead.

Ready to up your entrepreneurial game? This episode is a treasure chest of insights from the inspiring thought leaders we’ve had on Resilient Entrepreneurs this Season.

Whether you’re navigating delegation, discovering your ROI, unlocking the secrets of hiring, or seeking clarity on your purpose, these guests have something for you.

From uncovering the real reason your business might be stuck to redefining accountability, intuition, and vulnerability in entrepreneurship, this episode delivers a no-holds-barred guide to thriving in business (and life!). Don’t miss this high-energy mix of wisdom, stories, and strategies designed to spark...

When internal struggles meet external pressures you may find yourself asking if it’s all worth doing. If that’s you, this is your episode. Our guest is Marcela Andrés, President and CEO of designEDengagement, is speaking to you. She’s been there and is now building her dream business in ways she’d never have imagined - even with a view to producing a movie for the cause she cares so deeply about - Family and Community Engagement. 

The child of a Mexican immigrant single mom on the poverty line, to dancing with her entrepreneurial dragon… Ma...

In this conversation with Scott Grates we unpack the importance of relationship marketing, what that means and how it can be the cornerstone to growth in business. It’s all about meaningful connections. There’s many gold nuggets in this episode if you’re wondering how to move forward - we take a fresh look at resilience in entrepreneurship and values like generosity, curiosity and consistency.

It’s a business conversation, with a sprinkling of marketing and a dose of mindset! Lean in for our valuable insights and advice for new entrepreneurs, building your dream business.

What if the secret to exceptional leadership lies in two things: Conversations and Consequences?

In this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast, Todd Holzman shares his extraordinary experiences and insights of mastering leadership. Tune in for how to have difficult conversations - and why it’s so important to do so.

Follow Todd here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-holzman-43061a/ 

Accountability groups are the secret to entrepreneurial success, according to our guest Tanya Alvarez. She would know, she creates and facilitates them to support entrepreneurs to set goals, stay focused, and overcome limiting beliefs. Her journey is a testament to the importance of personal development and the transformative power of entrepreneurship. 

We also talk about for overachievers to setting boundaries and stay accountable to that! She has a great story to share and her business is helping others to thrive.

You’re an entrepreneur, you know that building a business brings ups and downs - financial, emotional, people problems, and at the risk of burnout. Through it all, one message stands as a universal truth: Success begins with you and your mindset.

In this special highlights episode, we’ve handpicked standout moments from our incredible Season 5 guests. They each bring unique perspectives on what it takes to thrive in business, but all echo the same empowering message - entrepreneurial success starts with YOU.

Here’s what to expect in this inspiring compilation:

Pam Buchanan worked for NASDAQ for years - she’s led boardroom deals, and IPOs for  Elon Musk. Now she’s educating corporate leaders about Soul Health. 

She believes the soul is like any other body organ, it needs our attention to remain healthy. From risk-taking in Silicon Valley to tuning in to intuition, and grounding - Pam is leading the way in a new paradigm of health science, which she believes will lead to a world of resilience, equality and thriving.

Learn More About Pam:

Rashid Mubashir shares his journey from growing up in poverty and facing persecution in Pakistan, as a teeneager, led to depression as a young man and how he turned that around to now be a successful entrepreneur, and speaker - building an international coaching institute. 

When you slip into this authentic, open conversation, you’ll really ‘get’ how our stories don’t define us - and you’ll get the download on the real life manual.

You’ll hear how to leverage your experiences to fuel long term personal and entrepreneurial success. 

Rashid i...

In this episode, Dona Amelia shares her inspiring journey from a humble upbringing in Indonesia to becoming a successful entrepreneur and co-founder of a global networking organization. We talk about the impact of giving, service, and creating safe spaces for leaders to connect and share their challenges. 

It’s her take on how to build your dream business and we touch on how to be resilient, the power of good stories when networking, and staying motivated. This episode is joy to listen to as you build your dream business. 

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In this conversation, coach and founder of the WABYA platform, Jean-François Lappas gets real about burnout, vulnerability, trusting yourself and self-realisation. It’s a deep and captivating conversation - where he also coaches our co-host Vicki and asks both hosts to share vulnerable stories of their own.

We talk about how trust and vulnerability are the key to finding your purpose - if you want the questions to ask yourself to connect with your purpose - listen in, JF shares those questions.

This episode is packed with coaching richness - if you’re even sligh...

She coached Nobel Prize recipients and executives from Google. Johnson & Johnson and beyond… 

She was nicknamed “Miss Independent” at an early age when she moved to Paris alone at 21 years old – with no money and not even speaking the language….

Colleen Slaughter is an executive coach for business owners and team leaders and this is the episode for you if you’re trying to understand something about yourself that’s holding you back from achieving your greater goals.

We reveal the answers in this episode. Trust yourself to do what it takes to win - by first...

Do you wish there was a magic button to turn off the many dozens of projects and tasks you’re facing? To reduce the number of balls in the air you’re juggling? This is, without any doubt, the episode for you. 

Our guest on Resilient Entrepreneurs podcast is Ernesto Mandowsky and he’ll talk to you straight-up about how to reduce overwhelm. Grab a notepad, close the door and draw yourself in closer for the shift your business is waiting for.

We talk about the need to focus and set clear goals to avoi...

Jason VanDevere, the inventor of the Goal Crazy planner, shares his journey from working in his family's well-known car dealership in Ohio to starting his own business in his early 20’s. He faced similar challenges to what you may be facing now - and he’s learned so much along the way. 

Tune in to hear how he did it - how he took the risk of following his passion despite not having the support to do so - he was told he was crazy! 

He invented, floundered and is now super successful with his Goal C...

Are you asking yourself these three questions at least weekly? 

These three questions can save you from burnout and stress overwhelm.

In this episode, psychologist and mindset specialist, Dr. Nekeshia Hammond gets into the details of how mindset and self-care play a key role in preventing burnout. She shares her personal journey and her experience of physical and emotional exhaustion - and what you can do about it if you’re feeling the signs of stress and burn...

Le-an Lai Lacaba, a serial entrepreneur and certified AI consultant, shares her journey and insights on AI and entrepreneurship. She started her entrepreneurial journey at 15 and has since built multiple successful businesses, including 2XYou, an AI and Virtual Assistant Agency.

We talk in depth with Le-an about why every business needs Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and how to delegate tasks to scale your business. We also talk all things virtual assistants (VA or EA). So if any of this has crossed your mind as a question in the past months, grab a cuppa and tune in.

What is your money mindset? What childhood experiences influenced your thoughts about scarcity and abundance? If you’ve ever wanted to level up your money mindset, this episode is for you!

Jonathan Clark grew up sharing a bed with his mom and three brothers which turned into a burning desire to build his mom her dream house! This led him to a career in architecture and engineering and he is now the President and CEO of Community Solutions by Design, LLC—an accredited Minority Business Enterprise Architectural and Engineering design firm—and the author of The Li...

Are you contemplating being an entrepreneur, but not sure it’s right for you? Listen to this episode!

And if you’re already in business and are curious (or lost!) about funnel marketing, listen to this episode! 

Mikael Dia, founder of Funelytics software and a digital marketing expert will simplify the concept of sales funnels for you. And he shares his thoughts on why it’s still important to build trust and relationships in the funnel - and how to do that. He’s brutally honest about the business journey too. 

Explore more with us an...

When did you last calculate your ROI of time? When you’re in business for yourself it’s key to knowing when to stop doing the work you’re doing and when it’s time to hand it over to someone else. Elizabeth Eiss, founder and CEO of Results Resourcing, shares her insights on the future of work, fractional staffing trends, and the role of virtual assistants.

The conversation also wanders to the gig economy, and the future of AI for freelancers, contractors and business owners. Plug in your earpods and tune in to this fascinating business convo. Duration: 00:44:05

With this highlights reel we pay homage to the Bermuda entrepreneurs who have featured in the 100 episodes of the show over the last two years. We started this Resilient Entrepreneurs podcasting journey with them, in our home base of the small island of Bermuda and now we’re truly international, with co-host Laura living in Bermuda and Vicki in Brisbane, Australia. 

Highlights of these Bermuda business founders are featured in this episode:

We’re at the end of Season 4 and that means this episode brings you the insights, top tips and go-to strategies straight from the mouths of the Resilient Entrepreneurs we talked with in this podcast.

We talk about resilience in all forms - from developing a stunning women's watch company or using martial arts principles to manage conflict in business, to AI, buying and selling businesses, finding balance as an entrepreneur, burnout vs life-work balance, marketing, money mindset, and so much more... these are the things that as a startup you are also dealing with.

Wh...

This episode is all about Uncommon Greatness in leadership and in life - what does it take to be uncommonly great and why does it matter. With Mark Miller, a highly regarded leadership expert and award-winning author, we solve the leadership crisis! Well, we share the steps to help you solve it.

Mark is a former VP of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A and co-founder of Lead Every Day, who shares his learnings from 45+ years of management experience. 

We discuss the need for leaders to focus on helping others achieve greatness and the misconception that c...

Dr. Priya Nalkar founded the Roundtable Institute on the day President Trump was elected. It was to amplify the voices of women and minority leaders. In this episode she shares her own journey from kindergarten to now leading boardroom conversations about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

We talk about the raw and real feelings and facts around white supremacy culture, we unpack words like ‘privilege’, and Dr Priya shares questions for you to sit with yourself and to ask others. 

There’s a common theme of kindness and love, and how to bring that to business to deli...

Karim Boktor is a master hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner and TEDx Speaker. We talk about how to identify blind spots in our subconscious mind to stop the sabotage that holds us back from getting to the next level. Karim has a remarkable personal journey - his family fled violence and war, he had a stutter when he spoke and he was badly bullied. He says to overcome his stutter, he first had to overcome what he calls his inner stutter. He’s developed the Boktor Method, which combines mental reprogramming techniques to break through inner barriers. With his hypnotherapy yo...

Celliant is an ingredient added to material for multiple health benefits and Seth Casden is the CEO and co-founder of the company that’s bringing it to market. Sounds straightforward - but it’s been anything but.

Seth has faced sceptics, big brand giants, regulatory challenges and so much more that it has taken more than 10 years to market their signature product. Now they’ve co-branded with Under Armour and it’s available internationally, and they have a big vision for the future.

Tune in for the gold - if you’re slogging away and wonder why...

Parts of this conversation aren’t easy to listen to… tales of domestic abuse and how alcoholism pulled a family apart - yet Michelle Locke’s raw story also includes how it led her to be the successful woemns’ advocate and attorney she is today.

We cover many topics

Join this Masterclass on entrepreneurship with Patrick Noel Daly, a serial entrepreneur, inventor, author, mentor and inspiring speaker.

This episode peels back the curtains on what life as an entrepreneur is - you’ll laugh, you’ll relate - you’ll want to rewind and listen again - Patrick spoils us with solid advice and business guidance with his Irish charm and humour. If there’s one podcast episode to listen to today, it’s this one! Again and again, we did!

We talk about capturing your ideas, mitigating risk, finding your perfect-fit team, sales and resili...

In this conversation, Vicki and Laura interview Jeanne Collins, an award-winning interior designer and author of the memoir 'Two Feet In, Lessons from an All-in-Life.'

Jeanne was fired from the corporate world at 50 and is building a lifestyle business helping other women find resilience and life-work balance. She talks about the different ways we can define success - it's not always about revenue - and we touch on networking and staying focused on what's working well. If you're thinking about podcasting yourself, listen in, Jeanne has some great advice here. And on life-work balance, Jeanne shares...

Fact: Video is the most effective way for your business and marketing to be seen.

That's why video production expert, Rob Glass was invited on the show - aside from his hilarious sense of humour!

In this episode Rob offers tips on overcoming stage fright - even if it's to record yourself in a reel, and he reveals the brilliant formula he uses to create engaging videos that will capture your customer's attention.

Rob is a thought leader in video production and storytelling, and in this episode he shares his own childhood story...

Welcome to the mid-season highlights episode of the Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast!

In this special mid-season episode, we bring together a selection of provocative, insightful, thought-provoking moments from the first half of Season 4. When something catches your interest, head over to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify or Apple podcast for their full story or expert guidance.

We talk about resilience in all forms - from developing a stunning women's watch company or using martial arts principles to manage conflict in business, to AI, buying and selling businesses, finding balance as an entrepreneur, marketing, finances, and...

This episode of the Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast takes a good look at in-house marketing vs agency. It's an important decision for businesses about to scale. We also discuss with our guest Kasper Sierslev, an in-house marketing specialist and author - the traps that business people can fall into using AI (as much as we all love AI!)

Other mind-expanding concepts in this show: -

Leigh Burgess, founder of Big Bold Industries Group, shares her journey from being a corporate high achiever to burned out at 48, sparking her to renew her entrepreneurial spirit to create good for others.

Leigh shares her B.O.L.D Performance Formula - Believe, Own, Learn, Design - and how it supports us to overcome challenges and succeed. A key piece of advice from Leigh, do not go it alone.

If you're in the launch phase of your business, this is a great episode for you. We discuss the pitfalls to avoid and some must-do's...

Reid Tileston, serial entrepreneur and author of 'Grit It Done', shares his insights on building generational wealth through entrepreneurial business ownership. We discuss the different paths to entrepreneurship and the need for proper assessment to determine if business ownership is the right fit.

We talk in some detail about the importance of a good-fitting peer group, loneliness can be a significant challenge for entrepreneurs, so having a network of like-minded individuals is essential. He shares his Grit it Done approach of if you're not all in, you're in the way. If you're halfway in, you're halfway out.<...

Karen Valencic, a Third Dan black belt in Aikido, is a conflict resolution and leadership coach and author. She has crafted the Spiral Impact Method, which combines Aikido concepts with conflict resolution techniques. She shares with us how breath, intention and centring play a role in conflict resolution. We talk about the intersection of innovation, change, and conflict, and why it's critical to engage team members in the change process.

It's a wonderful conversation with some key takeaways:

The saying goes, "It's lonely at the top", and let's not take that lightly. In this episode, Vicki and Laura meet Nick Jonsson, #1 International Best-Selling Author of 'Executive Loneliness. The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety and Depression in the Modern Business World' . It may surprise you to hear the statistics about how widespread and serious loneliness is as a global health issue.

Nick shares his personal journey and how his experience led him to be helping others. By the end of this episode you may be asking yourself whether hard work is all that we're led to b...

Sussi Mattson shares her journey of healing through writing and guides individuals on a transformative path to becoming wisdom writers. She discusses the From Me To You global movement and her book of the same name. Sussi emphasises the importance of acknowledging and addressing past trauma to find healing and turn wounds into wisdom. She shares her four-step writing method for healing and highlights the power of writing letters to oneself. Sussi also discusses resilience and her personal journey of bouncing back from a brain injury. The conversation concludes with a discussion on finding happiness and joy in everyday l...

In this conversation, we interview Ben Risser, a fractional CFO and entrepreneur, about the importance of financial planning and budgeting for small businesses. Ben's journey is far from ordinary - he began as an aerospace engineer for Boeing and is now supporting growing businesses to have financial situational awareness - all the while knowing that he is losing his sight due to a degenerative condition.

His resilience and faith is the basis of his story - where he's flipped an inescapable dis-ability into a mission for his clients. The less sight he has, the more he sharpens...

If you’ve ever dreamed of taking a retreat from your business but just can’t find the time, this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs is made for you! Just listening to our guest will help calm the nervous system and we’r pretty sure it’ll convince you that it’s now urgent to slow down.

Fabrice Desmarescaux is a thought leader in Conscious Leadership, he works with C-Suite executives to work with their teams around the importance of having a purpose and every day doing one thing toward it.

Fabrice reveals, on this episode and in his...

In this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs, psychologist Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, takes us through a live example of how to develop resilience - with Laura as her client!

Her book The Resilience Plan is full of easy-to-implement techniques to prevent burnout and to create resilience in the workplace - for yourself and your team.

It's a fascinating conversation - and be ready to pause and rewind with the great value MH offers as we chat.

We touch on the unexpected and underreported lingering impact of the pandemic on mental health, globally and ho...

In this episode, Jessica Lightbourne, a loving leader and extraordinary coach, shares her journey and insights on coaching, imagination, and resilience. Growing up in Bermuda, Jessica had a magical childhood filled with creativity and imagination. She emphasises the power of imagination in shaping our thoughts and reality. Jessica also discusses the importance of community and intentional spaces for personal growth and support. She shares her own tools for resilience, including journaling, movement, and spirituality. Jessica's why is to help others thrive and create a better world, and she encourages everyone to focus on thriving in life.

Takeaways<...

In this episode, Amanda Baron-Frank, shares openly about being bullied at school for her weight and how that eventually led her to become a NY State Prosecutor. Her story is riveting and emotional - she offers hope and practical guidance to parents who struggle with these issues today.

Her story of resilience goes on to being featured in People Magazine and other mainstream media, talking about bullying.

Now a managing partner of her family law firm, she shares how she established an anti-bullying school program as a young law student. Amanda is a mom who...

In this episode, we sit down with Stephan Johnstone, the humble and talented founder of SJD World, a leading design agency in Bermuda. Stephan shares his journey of launching his business in Bermuda and the challenges he faced. He talks about building his design agency over 20 years, touching on topics like using AI technology, learning from mistakes, and establishing a balanced culture for his team.

Stephan also shares the systems and tools he uses.

Takeaways

In this episode of Resilient Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast, we discuss buying and selling businesses with Josh Levine, CEO of Private Market Labs.

Josh shares insights into the personal motivations behind buying a business, emphasising the search for purpose and independence. He discusses his own journey from corporate work to entrepreneurship, driven by a desire for more engaging challenges.

He reflects on the emotional aspect of selling a business, discussing the importance of trust and interpersonal connections in the decision-making process.

Takeaways

In this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs, the focus is on the exit of your business - even if, and especially if you’re just starting it!

CEO Coach Patrick Thean, and author and seasoned entrepreneur Colin C. Campbell, share the stage in walking us through how to successfully "Start, Scale, Exit, Repeat.

They’re a great and entertaining team on the podcast and in business - they share their own stories and the lessons from 30 other successful entrepreneurs. They know what we go through as business owners and they’ll call us out on a few...

In this episode, Mikal Minors, Bermuda’s leading AI Strategist, shares his journey from a troubled teen to a successful entrepreneur. He leaned into self-discovery at a young age to overcome adversity and he shares deeply personal stories. 

Mikal discusses the role of AI in business and shares how businesses can integrate AI for better efficiencies and customer service. We also touch on the longer term implications and benefits of AI in education. 

Mikal's love for being an entrepreneur stems from the freedom and flexibility it provides - and his intention to build a legacy. 

Welcome to Season 4's kickoff of the Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast! We sit down with the dynamic Abingdon Mullin, founder and CEO of Abingdon Co., a pioneering watch brand designed specifically for 'women who do more'.

Born in England and raised in California, Abingdon's passion for aviation ignited at a young age, leading her to pursue her pilot certificate by the age of 22, with an impressive 4,000 flight hours under her belt.

As she prepares to ink a tattoo symbolizing resilience, Abingdon reminds us that in life, like in flight, flexibility and adaptation are key.

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Welcome to a special Best Of episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs with Two Four One podcast. We've compiled the juiciest nuggets of wisdom to fuel your entrepreneurial journey! 🚀

Each week we speak with successful business owners from all over the world to tap into their insights on what drives them. We hope you are inspired and encouraged by them. Here is the wisdom from 27 of those entrepreneurs from Season 3.

Lean in for a mindset tuneup, new info on wellbeing, tap into your passion, marketing and business tips, community connection and building your tribe and your team, acc...