Creator Alchemy

💡 Work With Me: PRIVATE Coaching: https://tally.so/r/mVqOlv PUBLIC Coaching: https://tally.so/r/EkkQgq — Description: Do you really not know what to do or are you just hiding behind needing “clarity” or “strategy” because it feels safer than admitting the truth? That you know what you want and have the skills to achieve it, but you’re afraid. Afraid to trust yourself—to admit what you want and fu...

Brian Helfman is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer at Third Nature, where he has spent the last 10 years designing and facilitating shared experiences that help people be more engaged and fulfilled in all aspects of their lives. In this episode, we dive into the power of in-person communities, why human connection matters now more than ever (and why it feels so rare), how B2C "adult summer...

No matter how much expertise, ambition, or discipline you have—Imposter Syndrome will always hold you back from fully stepping into what you know you’re capable of. But calling it "Imposter Syndrome,” completely misdiagnoses what you’re going through. Instead, I like to use the term “Liminal Tension,” and in this episode, I dive into the psychology behind why, and how to rewire your mind to stop f...

Jamie Rawsthorne grew his own YouTube channel to over 100 million views, left his channel to tour around the world for a while, then came back to become one of the best YouTube strategists in the world. Over the last few years, he's helped some of the biggest names on YouTube grow — like Codie Sanchez, Simon Squibb, and Dan Martell. In this episode, we dive into Jamie's plan to build a $100M YouTu...

How do you actually build a life of freedom, fulfillment, and success? Ali Abdaal is a NYT bestselling author and creator who’s built a multi-million dollar lifestyle business. In this episode, Ali candidly shares what it actually takes to build a life of freedom, the inner game of entrepreneurship, how even the most successful people still struggle with Imposter Syndrome, how his definition of fr...

This is a public coaching session where I help Karolina, an entrepreneur who’s launched the first season of her podcast but still doesn’t know how to grow or leverage it. — JOIN THE COMMUNITY: The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves. Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join. — CONNECT WI...

Marianne Vander Dussen is an artist, educator, and YouTuber who creates calm, approachable painting tutorials and teaches thousands of students through her online acrylic courses. Her work focuses on making the creative process feel clear, enjoyable, and accessible for artists at any level. In this episode, we dive deep into her journey and how anyone can unlock their inner artist. — CONNECT WITH...

Paul Millerd is the author of The Pathless Path, a book he self-published that's sold over 70,000 copies worldwide over the last four years. His work has helped countless people all over the world leave the "Default Path" and blaze their own trail to build the life they want and do work they love. Paul has been an inspiration to me for years--as a writer, entrepreneur, and all-around incredible an...

If you're ambitious but stuck in the gap between knowing and doing, this episode is for you. I break down the nine psychological barriers that keep capable people from taking action—from waiting for permission that will never come to letting impostor syndrome run your life. These aren't tactical problems, they're deeply rooted patterns that affect everyone. Here's what you need to understand about...

Tim Stoddart is one of my favorite entrepreneurs and writers. He's built multiple 7 and 8 figure businesses with SEO, content marketing, advertising, and great writing. A few years ago he went full circle and bought Copyblogger, a website and platform that first taught him how to build an online business when he first started. In this episode, we dive into the "inner game" of what it actually take...

WANT TO WORK TOGETHER? Apply for PUBLIC Coaching: https://tally.so/r/EkkQgq Apply for PRIVATE Coaching: https://tally.so/r/mVqOlv — This is a public coaching session where I help Dan Bennett, an entrepreneur who's built a six-figure company, navigate the constant uncertainty and overwhelm of growing his business. — ABOUT DAN BENNETT: Dan is the founder of Hot Sauce Video, a company dedicated to he...

In this episode, I sit down with Tintin Smith, former Head of YouTube for Ali Abdaal where he helped Ali's channel generate millions in subscriber count and revenue before launching his own business helping educational YouTubers turn their channels into sustainable six-figure businesses. We explore the psychological journey of entrepreneurship including navigating imposter syndrome, pricing psycho...

In this episode, I sit down with one of my favorite no-bullshit entrepreneurs, Jessica Lackey, to talk about what it actually takes to build a successful online business. We dive deep into why most entrepreneurs are gambling with their careers and how to build a sustainable, meaningful business based on conviction and curiosity. — ABOUT JESSICA LACKEY: Jessica Lackey is the founder of Deeper Found...

The title says it all. — SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free. Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/ — JOIN THE COMMUNITY: The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves. Go to https://www.cr...

Are you secretly afraid of success? In this solo episode, I dive into why fear of success is so common, even when you deeply want to achieve success. You'll also learn an exercise to help you navigate fear of success. — SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free. Go to https://www.creatora...

Lawrence Yeo is the founder of More to That and author of The Inner Compass. He's legitimately one of my favorite modern writers and has been instrumental in helping me improve my ability to think clearer, tell better stories, and live more meaningfully. In today's episode, I sit down with Lawrence to dive deep into the psychological barriers that keep creators from doing their best work. We explo...

What is marketing, actually? And how can you improve your marketing to grow your audience, revenue, and resonance in an authentic way? In today's episode, I sit down with my friend Amanda Natividad, head of marketing at SparkToro, to explore the psychology behind effective marketing. We discuss zero-click content, parasocial relationships, and why the best marketing doesn't feel like marketing at...

Dr. Josh Williams is a clinical psychologist, natural body builder, father, human performance expert, and a personal friend who inspires me to be a better version of myself every day. In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of fitness (how to get in shape and stay fit), modern men and masculinity issues (and why so many men feel lost today), emotional intelligence and identity formation,...

What happens when your entire business gets destroyed in 3 days? Jay Acunzo, storytelling expert and former head of content at HubSpot, shares the messy reality of reinvention and how he discovered his most defensible advantages. We explore why people follow you for YOU (not your content), the psychology behind authentic storytelling vs. performance, and Jay's frameworks for escaping the "commodit...

In this episode, I sit down with PJ Milani (you may know him by Milani Creative), a high school film teacher who's built an inspirational brand sharing visual metaphors that's attracted an audience of over 400,000 people across platforms by embracing quantity over quality and abandoning perfectionism. We dive deep into his creative philosophy, the psychology behind consistent output, and how he ov...

Tobi Emonts-Holley is a CEO, father of seven, and high-performance coach for fathers who want to thrive at home and at work without burning out. In this episode, Tobi shares hard-earned insights about what it takes to be a true leader (and why leadership starts with humility, not ego), how to lead yourself in order to lead others, the power of building systems instead of relying on willpower, how...

In this episode, I sit down with Jay Yang, a 19-year-old who landed jobs with Noah Kagan and Tyler Denk before graduating high school and is now working with Alex and Leila Hormozi. We explore his "permissionless approach" to creating opportunities, finding your obsession, navigating imposter syndrome, and why most people wait for permission that will never come. If you've ever wondered whether yo...

Jon Denton shares his 20-year journey from games journalist to 500K-subscriber YouTuber, revealing the hidden mental health crisis plaguing creators. We discuss burnout, isolation, surviving online hate mobs, audience capture, and why he's launching a mastermind to help other creators navigate the psychological toll of putting themselves online. — ABOUT JON DENTON: Jon Denton is a "Level 99 Unc,"...

In this in-depth conversation, I talk with Dan Bennett, video expert and founder of Hot Sauce Studio, about the psychology of camera confidence (and why your gear only makes up 5% of your success on camera), sharing your expertise with the world, and navigating the insecurities and uncertainties of entrepreneurship. We explore how fear, authenticity, and personal development intersect with being o...

In this episode, we explore the concept of impostor syndrome, and how many successful individuals feel like imposters and how leaning into Imposter Syndrome is a path to personal growth. — SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free. Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/ — JOIN THE COMMUNIT...