What I Wish I Knew At 30

Oliver Gilding is 30 years old. He's already built a career on over-delivering. And he's just realized: there is no finish line. In this episode of What I Wish I Knew at 30, Fran Harper sits down with Oliver Gilding, Food Brand Licensing Expert and former Iceland Frozen Foods leader. Together they explore the Over-Deliverer Identity, what happens when your entire sense of self is built on doing mo...

Many women spend years believing they have to do everything. Build the career. Raise the family. Support everyone else. Keep pushing. Keep performing. Keep holding it all together. But what happens when the pressure becomes unsustainable? In this episode of What I Wish I Knew At 30 , Fran Harper sits down with hospitality entrepreneur and community leader Laura Goldberg to discuss burnout, leaders...

What happens when the survival strategy that helped you succeed becomes the thing holding you back? In this episode of What I Wish I Knew At 30 , Fran Harper sits down with author and speaker Karms Fung to discuss childhood abandonment, hyper-independence, trust, success, identity, emotional healing, and the journey from survival to alignment. After being left in Australia at nine years old while...

What happens when you achieve the success you've always wanted... and realize it isn't enough? In this episode of What I Wish I Knew At 30 , Fran Harper sits down with entrepreneur, strategist, and business coach Nicholas Kalogeropoulos to explore leadership, entrepreneurship, ambition, identity, and the evolving meaning of success. After building and selling his first restaurant by the age of 30,...

What happens when you spend your entire life surviving? In this deeply moving episode of What I Wish I Knew At 30 , Fran Harper sits down with author, speaker, and coach Abby Gateman to discuss childhood trauma, parentification, identity, motherhood, healing, and breaking generational cycles. Growing up with addiction, instability, and responsibility far beyond her years, Abby became the person ev...

Most people spend years chasing success. But what happens when you finally achieve everything you thought you wanted, and it still doesn't feel like enough? In this episode of What I Wish I Knew At 30 , Fran Harper sits down with Chris Do, founder of The Futur and one of the world's most influential voices on creativity, business, and education. Together they explore identity beyond achievement, w...

Most people dream about achieving success. Few people talk about what happens after. In this episode of What I Wish I Knew At 30, Fran Harper sits down with former NFL player and entrepreneur Rick Elmore to explore the identity crisis that often follows major achievements. Together they discuss resilience, entrepreneurship, rebuilding confidence, finding purpose after success, leadership, burnout...

What does combat teach you about leadership, responsibility, and clarity under pressure? In this episode of What I Wish I Knew At 30, Fran Harper sits down with former U.S. Marine Fred Smith to explore how great leaders make decisions when the stakes are high and why clarity is one of the most valuable leadership skills in business and life. Fred shares lessons from military leadership, combat env...

What makes people trust a leader? In this episode of What I Wish I Knew At 30, Fran Harper sits down with entrepreneur and community builder Ian Barker to explore authentic leadership, business growth, trust, communication, and the power of relationships. Ian shares lessons from growing up in a family business, building his own successful company, and helping grow one of Australia's most respected...

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses childhood sexual abuse, institutional trauma, drug/alcohol addiction, and suicide. Please listen with care and prioritize your mental well-being. How does childhood trauma continue to affect someone decades later? In this episode of What I Wish I Knew At 30, Fran Harper sits down with Rod Owen to discuss trauma, addiction, recovery, resilience, mental hea...

Why do so many successful people feel lost after achieving everything they thought they wanted? In this episode of What I Wish I Knew At 30, Fran Harper sits down with Martin Christopher Mongiello to discuss identity, leadership, reinvention, failure, resilience, and finding purpose beyond titles and achievements. Martin shares his extraordinary journey from serving as a White House chef and U.S....

Why do so many successful people still feel empty inside? In this episode of What I Wish I Knew At 30, Fran Harper sits down with former professional rugby player, entrepreneur, coach, and author Sam Smith to explore identity, self-worth, mental health, resilience, and what happens when external success stops working. After being forced to retire from rugby due to injury, Sam faced a profound iden...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses childhood sexual abuse, severe addiction, and suicide attempts. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to local services or Lifeline. What happens when childhood trauma is left unspoken for decades? In this episode of What I Wish I Knew At 30, Fran Harper sits down with Rod Owen to discuss trauma, addict...

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses childhood sexual abuse, severe addiction, and suicide attempts. Listener discretion is advised. Need help? Please reach out to Lifeline or local support services. Why do so many survivors stay silent for decades? In this episode of What I Wish I Knew At 30, Fran Harper sits down with former footballer Rod Owen to discuss childhood trauma, silence, addicti...

In this powerful personal growth podcast, Jaemin Frazer, creator of the Insecurity Project and renowned insecurity coach, breaks down how insecurity works and why so many high-achievers struggle with success and self doubt. Through insights on self doubt psychology, fear of rejection and failure, and the impact of limiting beliefs childhood, this conversation explores the real roots of imposter sy...

In this episode of the Fran Harper podcast and What I Wish I Knew at 30 podcast, Fran explores the hidden identity crisis at 30 and the powerful shift that happens when people begin questioning the life they’ve built. Through the story of Cheryne Blom, this episode dives into identity architecture, the difference between courage vs confidence, and why awareness is the first step toward redefining...

In this episode of the Fran Harper podcast and What I Wish I knew at 30 podcast, Fran explores the deeper side of success that many high achievers experience but rarely talk about. Through the Architect Method, she unpacks the reality of identity transition leadership, the identity shift after success, and why so many leaders face a quiet leadership identity crisis after reaching major milestones....

He had the title. The money. The prestige. But at 40, Jonathan Cave walked away from senior partnership in a prestigious Geneva law firm because success didn’t feel like fulfillment. In this episode of What I Wish I Knew at 30 , host Fran Harper sits down with international leadership coach and author Jonathan Cave to explore: • Why external success doesn’t guarantee inner alignment • The fear of...

She built a movement empowering girls in sport. But at 30, Holly Bailey didn’t feel enough herself. In this powerful episode of What I Wish I Knew at 30, host Fran Harper sits down with Holly Bailey, CEO & Founder of Play Like a Girl, to talk about identity, self-worth, sales, leadership, and what really drives burnout in ambitious women. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode • Building confide...

What if the struggle you're in right now is actually setting you up for the life you'll be proud of in 10 years? In this powerful episode of What I Wish I Knew at 30, host Fran Harper sits down with Sarah Exton, Managing Director of Creative Care Company, to talk about career pivots, burnout, late autism diagnosis, and building a purpose-driven business in the disability support sector. Sarah shar...

In this episode, Fran Harper and Greg Clark explore how career uncertainty in your 30s can quietly shape long-term success. From self-doubt and relocation to leadership, discipline, and resilience, this conversation dives deep into the mindset required to build a lasting career in media, sport, and life. Greg shares how preparation, integrity, and surrounding yourself with the right people created...

In this episode, Fran Harper and Chip Dolan discuss how today's struggles might be setting the stage for a fulfilling future. They explore valuable "life lessons" and the essence of "personal growth," emphasizing the importance of a "mindset shift" to navigate challenges. This conversation offers insights into achieving "mental wellbeing" and fostering "emotional healing" through connection and em...

What if the moment that stopped you… was the moment that changed everything? In this episode of What I Wish I Knew at 30 , I sit down with Samantha Tait , founder of BRND Group, to unpack how a broken leg, a marriage breakdown, and total uncertainty became the foundation for resilience, leadership, and business success. After breaking her leg playing rugby for England, Samantha was forced to slow...

What does it really take to build a family business that lasts for generations? Mimmo Lubrano, CEO of Sandhurst Fine Foods, shares the raw truth. In this powerful episode of What I Wish I Knew At 30 , Fran Harper sits down with Mimmo Lubrano, the CEO behind one of Australia’s most loved food brands. From migrant roots and near-bankruptcy to leading a national food company, Mimmo reveals the real l...

In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into the mindset habits that help leaders stay optimistic, focused, and purpose-driven every single day. Special guest Victor Perton, global leadership coach, former diplomat, and mindset strategist, shares the mindset practices he’s used to maintain clarity, positivity, and impact throughout his career. From asking the right questions to embracing daily ref...