Emma Redfern used to think empathy was a weakness. She didn't see it in traditional business. Not on Dragon's Den. Not in that cutthroat world. So she shied away from it. Then she realised: empathy is her superpower. Being empathetic. Caring about people. Really listening. That's what makes Studio Self Made different. That's what connects with heart-led founders who don't fit the traditional mould. Her advice: stop pretending to be somebody else. Lean into what makes you unique and use that to tell your story. What part of yourself have you been hiding because it doesn't fit the traditional business playbook? 👉 Watch the full episode on the Podcast Foundry YouTube channel.

There’s no magic bullet in entrepreneurship—but there is freedom. On Episode 39 of the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast, Billie Elias, MS reflects on taking the leap into independence, and how embracing uncertainty helped her uncover her authentic voice. ◾ Her early signs of independence began on a Manhattan campus—exploring culture, art, and curiosity. ◾ That same spirit drives her work today. ⚫What does professional freedom look like to you? Watch the episode: https://lnkd.in/gK4xviQX #iNNOVATIONInsights #ProfessionalFreedom #EntrepreneurMindset #AuthenticLeadership #CareerTransformation

#Kindness - is this a value we still hold in modern business? In this short clip from Episode 3 of our latest podcast, I share my thoughts and experiences around this topic. At the end of the day we are all human; and I feel it’s important to show kindness, check in with people and encourage them, see how they are. I think this means more than any sales target or business goal. What do you think? Have a good day. Take care. N 🙏🙌 🎙️Watch the full episode here:- https://lnkd.in/ePAzwxxc

From prison at 18 to multi-millionaire. Tommy Breedlove’s story is one of redemption, resilience, and relentless growth. Episode 86 of The Grappling Growth Podcast dives deep into Tommy’s transformation — from rock bottom at 36 to building Live Legendary, a global community helping people become the best versions of themselves in business and life. -The mindset shifts that turned pain into purpose -How vulnerability became his greatest strength -Why true success starts from the inside out This one’s raw, powerful, and proof that no past defines your potential.

Thank you, Steve Garraty, for making this week's episode possible! Today, we welcome Lon Stroschein, founder of Normal 40, to the podcast. Lon's story hit home for me after I spent over 20 years in corporate America. He is now an author, a podcaster, a coach, and more, and you will hear all about it tomorrow when the episode goes live on all podcast platforms. At Normal 40, his relationship-based process starts by helping you articulate your dream—identifying the bigger life you've been waiting to build. They then organize those dreams into bold, actionable steps, remove the perceived risk, and design a life aligned with your aspirations. This is about betting on yourself, avoiding future regret, and creating an impactful family legacy. Lon's shares how moments in life will shape a leader at home and at work, and they thread through a conversation about values, courage, and the trade you make when success no longer feels like fulfillment. His story includes his family's South Dakota farm and the 1980s crisis that forced his family to make hard choices. Instead of bankruptcy, his family sells land to make debts whole and rebuilds over decades with conservative discipline. That decision burns in a set of values—do what’s right, operate as a team, protect your name—that later guide a midlife shift. We unpack a practical life model: what you inherit, what you build, when you realize your work here is done, and how you turn that into a legacy worth passing on. Make sure you tune in live tomorrow and share this episode with a friend!

“I want to be a founder” is the worst reason to start a company. It's an incredibly hard and lonely life filled mainly with failure and despair. But if you have the guttural intuition that you're the best person in the world to solve a problem you care about, then it is useless to deny your destiny. This and more I discussed with Joubin Mirzadegan on the Kleiner Perkins Grit Podcast.

Every bold idea, every breakthrough, every movement forward... started with someone brave enough to go against the grain. That’s the heartbeat of this week’s episode with Aleasha Bahr, creator of the Black Sheep Sales Method™. 💡 When you stop trying to “fit in” and start leading with who you really are, your message gets clearer, your confidence grows, and your visibility skyrockets.🚀 Because the truth is… 𝘐𝘧 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘪𝘵, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘯𝘰 “s𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨” 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥. This week’s episode is your permission slip to ditch the script, trust your gut, and sell with soul. Join us Thursday as we talk about visibility, authenticity, and what it really takes to lead your business your way. 🎧 New episode drops Thursday: Reclaim Your Inner Black Sheep: Selling Authentically with Aleasha Bahr - streaming wherever you get your podcasts. #VisibilityStrategies #AleashaBahr #BlackSheepSalesMethod #WomenEntrepreneurs #AuthenticSales #VisibilityInBusiness #FemaleFounders #SalesMindset #BeTheBlackSheep #CreativeMarketing #ToriBarker

Every bold idea, every breakthrough, every movement forward... started with someone brave enough to go against the grain. That’s the heartbeat of this week’s episode with Aleasha Bahr, creator of the Black Sheep Sales Method™. 💡 When you stop trying to “fit in” and start leading with who you really are, your message gets clearer, your confidence grows, and your visibility skyrockets.🚀 Because the truth is… 𝘐𝘧 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘪𝘵, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘯𝘰 “s𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨” 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥. This week’s episode is your permission slip to ditch the script, trust your gut, and sell with soul. Join us Thursday as we talk about visibility, authenticity, and what it really takes to lead your business your way. 🎧 New episode drops Thursday: Reclaim Your Inner Black Sheep: Selling Authentically with Aleasha Bahr - streaming wherever you get your podcasts. #VisibilityStrategies #AleashaBahr #BlackSheepSalesMethod #WomenEntrepreneurs #AuthenticSales #VisibilityInBusiness #FemaleFounders #SalesMindset #BeTheBlackSheep #CreativeMarketing #ToriBarker

Funny how playing to our strengths can sometimes feel like we’re taking the easy route. But it’s not. It’s just us knowing where we can actually make a difference. We’ve all had those ideas that felt too simple or too rough to ever work, the kind we'd almost toss aside because “it’s been done before.” But sometimes, those are the ones that click. That’s exactly what happened with Chevy Chanpaiboonrat, founder of Buddy Design. In this week's episode of The 1% Podcast, she shared how she started with a messy little sketch, no grand plan, no big budget. And somehow, that same “imperfect” idea went viral and turned into a full-blown business. So for those who dismissed your best idea because it felt 'too easy', this episode is a must-watch! VC: lovequotes_lovestory on IG #The1Percent #TopPodcast #PlayToYourStrengths #ActionOverPerfection #ViralIdea

When teams are trusted with the full picture of the business, they lean in and embrace ownership. Challenges feel shared, wins feel bigger, and the culture moves as one. That’s the real impact of a transparent, people-first culture. Deanna Corbo Walker dives deeper into how these values have shaped Venturity’s cultural evolution in a recent conversation with Jean Moncrieff on The Freedom Experience podcast. Many thanks to Jean and The Freedom Experience team for the opportunity to share our story! Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/gvyjgvXi Small Giants Community #transparency #peoplefirst #openbookmanegement