Built in Public

This conversation means a lot to me, and it feels right to share it the day before Christmas 🎄🌟 I’m joined by my fiancé, Lucas Ferrer-Cardona, a vascular surgeon, academic, and co-host of the Life of Flow Podcast, for a conversation about leverage, ownership, and why building a personal brand matters no matter what field you’re in. After nearly two decades of medical training, Lucas reached a re...

This week, I’m joined by Dr. Ruby Patterson, NASA scientist turned founder, consulting powerhouse, and the mind behind some of the most creative “cheat codes” you’ve ever heard. Ruby blends brilliance and play in a way that makes success feel both strategic and deeply human, and in this episode, she breaks down the mindset and manifestation formula that changed the entire trajectory of her career....

This week on Slay The Gatekeeper, I’m joined by Joel Monteleone, dating coach, speaker, and creator of Hot Takes, Hot Dates, the wildly fun, emotionally intelligent singles experience taking Austin by storm! Joel blends emotional intelligence coaching with edgy, practical, and often hilarious dating strategy.  In this episode, he shares the patterns keeping people single, the lies we tell ourselve...

This week on Slay The Gatekeeper, I’m joined by Anne Mahlum, founder of Solidcore, builder of a 100+ studio empire, and the force behind one of the most iconic nine-figure exits in boutique fitness. Before scaling Solidcore into a nationwide powerhouse, Anne founded Back on My Feet, a nonprofit that empowers individuals experiencing homelessness through running, structure, and community. Years lat...

This week on Slay The Gatekeeper, I sit down with Bill Perkins, investor, author of Die With Zero, and one of the most interesting thinkers on risk, courage, and intentional living. Bill has spent decades around millionaires, billionaires, and people who take massive bets in life and business. In this conversation, he shares the success pattern he sees over and over again at the top: agency, speed...

This week on Slay The Gatekeeper, I’m joined by Lara Acosta, creator, strategist, and one of the most trusted voices on LinkedIn. Lara has built a multi–six-figure business using one platform, one funnel, and a level of consistency most people only talk about. In this conversation, Lara opens up about the posting habits, content styles, and small decisions that helped her grow an audience of hundr...

This week on Slay The Gatekeeper, I’m joined by Andrew Adams, speaker, coach, and self-mastery teacher, whose story of recovery and rebirth will stop you in your tracks. After spending 12 years in addiction, Andrew rebuilt his entire life from the inside out. Today, he helps others do the same, guiding people to break patterns, let go of attachments, and find peace within themselves. In this episo...

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Chris Lee, world-renowned transformational coach, speaker, and author, to talk about the profound inner work behind success, abundance, and self-mastery. Chris has spent over 25 years transforming the lives of thousands of people worldwide through his workshops, coaching, and media appearances, teaching people how to live an abundant, prosperous life. He’s k...

This week's episode features Jacqueline Snyder, designer, business strategist, and CEO and founder of The Product Boss. This conversation pulls back the curtain on how entrepreneurs turn creative ideas into brands that scale. Jacqueline has helped over 2,000 founders launch product-based businesses, from small-batch makers to celebrity lines worn by Kim Kardashian, Carrie Underwood, and Gwen S...

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Whitney Uland, writer, coach, and creator of How to Be Famous, to talk about building a life, brand, and income that match who you are. We get into fame, creative flow, and why your “main character era” has more to do with energy than aesthetics. Whitney shares her cheat codes for success, from the millionaire morning habit that changed everything to why the...

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Nick Gray, entrepreneur, author, and community-builder, to talk about what it takes (and what to do) to get noticed, connect with the right people, and create opportunities out of thin air. Nick shares some of the most practical and refreshing networking advice you’ll ever hear, from why he offers free airport rides to founders, to how hosting meetups led to...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson answers listener questions from the comfort of her bed in a candid Q&A session. She covers everything from booking speaking gigs and building a personal brand to overcoming fear, imposter syndrome, and the struggle to price your work with confidence. Along the way, Courtney shares her own stories, lessons learned, and the strategie...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson welcomes Alannah Connealy, founder of Raena Health, for a candid conversation on women’s health and entrepreneurship. They dive into surprising wellness insights—like aspirin for period pain, the power of progesterone, myths about cancer, the dangers of seed oils, and the nutritional role of gelatin—while weaving in Alannah’s personal...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson takes listeners on a powerful deep dive into money, mindset, and the energetics of abundance through an unfiltered Q&A. She unpacks the hidden beliefs that shape how we view wealth, why intuition and fear both play a role in financial decision-making, and how generational conditioning keeps so many of us stuck in scarcity. Courtney...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson sits down with hypnotherapist Zach David Paul for a powerful deep dive into the subconscious mind, performance, and breaking free from hidden programming. Zach unpacks the misunderstood world of hypnosis—how elite athletes and entrepreneurs use it for peak performance, why it can be more effective than traditional methods, and the real...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson sits down with coach and creator Justin Amiraslani for a raw, wisdom-packed conversation on mindset, self-leadership, and creating the life you actually want. Justin opens up about the biggest cheat codes he’s discovered—from rewiring limiting beliefs and reframing “victim language,” to shifting how we view sales, triggers, and even ev...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson is joined by award-winning ADHD creator Dani Donovan . Known for her viral comics, TikToks, and bestselling Anti-Planner , Dani has built a global community by sharing the ups and downs of life with ADHD. She opens up about perfectionism, gamification, body doubling, and the systems that actually stick—plus how embracing vulnerability...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson is joined by content creator and social media expert, Mila Holmes . Mila Holmes has established herself as a social media powerhouse, known for her creativity and expertise in content management. With a dedicated following across platforms like TikTok and Instagram, she combines professional experience with an authentic approach. The di...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , hosted by Courtney Johnson, Courtney interviews Caley Dimmock , an 11-year veteran in online advertising. Caley shares insights on when to start using ads, the importance of properly pricing services, the power of being multi-passionate, and the significance of setting boundaries in business. They discuss common pitfalls and the necessity of messy action fo...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson welcomes Abbey Page, a personal style strategist for single men who turns them into hot, well-dressed, right swipe single men. Abbey builds custom style strategies and outfit formulas that boost confidence, spark conversations, and make her clients look effortlessly cool—without spending hours or precious brain power thinking about clot...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson introduces Kendall Strampel , a seasoned entrepreneur with a compelling journey. Kendall shares her evolution from running a Justin Bieber fan page to becoming a powerhouse seven-figure business coach. Together, they dive into the dynamic entrepreneurial energy of Austin, Texas, and how Kendall blends work and play while staying laser-...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with Leola, a Tantra and Pleasure Priestess and the bestselling author of Sacred Sex Ed. Leola shares her unique insights into sacred sex education, the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies, and practical cheat codes to unlock a life filled with pleasure, purpose, and financial abundance. They dive into stra...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson sits down with Emmy Award-winning makeup artist and entrepreneur Ashley Fierro to unpack the power of intuitive business strategy—and how to align it with next-level client experience. With over 20 years in the industry and more than 3,000 luxury brides in her portfolio, Ashley shares the real foundations of building a fulfilling, scal...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson is joined by Shannon McNamara —the sharp and witty voice behind FluentlyForward , the podcast that unapologetically dissects pop culture, celebrity conspiracies, and the sociological underbelly of fame. But today, Shannon’s not here to talk blind items—she’s here to talk breakups . Together, Courtney and Shannon dive into the raw, mess...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson is joined by Chris—aka The Conversion Alchemist —a SaaS message-market fit specialist and conversion copywriter with a unique background in engineering and UX. After 10 years in industrial automation, Chris pivoted into digital marketing, serving as UX lead at Conversion Crimes and working with brands as a CRO expert since 2016. They d...