Built in Public

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney is joined by Alexandria Roemer, founder of the Fully Focused retreat and a powerhouse in building community through creativity, authenticity, and bold self-expression. Alexandria shares her journey of moving to Austin without a network and how she turned a few loose connections into a thriving community by saying yes, reaching out, and showing...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson sits down with attorney Morgan Ipanema to break down the legal barriers often faced by entrepreneurs—especially those who don’t fit the traditional mold. Morgan is the founder of Ipanema Law Group , a modern law firm that works with entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners to protect their brands and grow their businesses. S...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson is joined by Thamina Stoll — an award-winning advocate for women’s economic advancement, angel investor, content creator, and founder of The Sheconomist , a media company helping high-achieving women unlock freedom of time and choice through financial and career self-advocacy. By 28, Thamina had influenced over eight figures in revenue...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson interviews Magdalena Mystik—a systems strategist turned modern mystic—who shares her transformative journey from a systems engineering background within a strict religious environment to a path that bridges science with ancient mysteries. Magdalena brings her expertise in engineering and biohacking into the realm of energy work, ritual...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson sits down with Whitney Woodcock—crypto investor, engineer-turned-educator, and founder of Queen of Millions, a global crypto education platform and community helping over 200+ women build exponential wealth and financial freedom through the decentralized future. Whitney shares how she transitioned from her engineering career to becomin...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson sits down with Avni Barman—engineer, product leader, investor, and founder of Gen She, a media company and venture fund empowering over 500,000 Gen Z women across Instagram, TikTok, newsletters, podcasts, and a job board. With over four years of experience in Big Tech as both an engineer and product manager, Avni shares her journey of...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , Courtney sits down with two powerhouse women representing Golden Rule Mushrooms — Rachel Pastor and Tiffany Hurd — to talk about disrupting the wellness space with the healing potential of microdosing and psychedelics. Golden Rule is a product-based company with a mission rooted in education, wellness, and community. More than just a brand, Golden Rule is l...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson is joined by Brittini Burton—founder of Big Pussy Energy (BPE), a global movement empowering women to step into their full, unapologetic ‘fuck yes’ selves through pleasure, sensual movement, and sisterhood. With a thriving community of BPE baddies in Austin and beyond, Brittini is on a mission to reconnect women with their bodies, intu...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson sits down with Dr. Talaya Waller, a pioneering personal branding consultant and founder of Valuables®, the first AI platform designed to measure executive brand equity as a financial variable. Backed by Techstars, JP Morgan, and Oracle NetSuite, Valuables helps investors evaluate how public-facing leaders impact valuation, trust, and r...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson sits down with Austin West, a certified psychedelic medicine practitioner and founder of Entheos Holistics, to explore how intentional psychedelic use can help transcend personal limitations. Austin shares his journey from high-stress burnout to embodied purpose, revealing how microdosing and deep self-inquiry helped him overcome panic...

In this episode of 'Slay the Gatekeeper,' host Courtney Johnson welcomes Kaylin Pyles to discuss overcoming hustle culture and tapping into feminine energy. Kaylin shares her transition from burnout in her first wellness business to founding Rested Rituals, a THC-infused beverage company. The conversation dives deep into the importance of avoiding hustle culture, tuning into intuition, man...

In this episode of 'Slay the Gatekeeper,' host Courtney Johnson welcomes Rashina, an expert in overcoming limiting beliefs. Rashina shares her journey of working with women entrepreneurs worldwide, helping them break through mental blocks in both business and personal life. They discuss the concept of 'inner glass ceilings,' the origins of limiting beliefs from childhood experience...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson sits down with Paul Austin , a leading advocate for responsible psychedelic use, to explore the often gatekept world of microdosing. Paul shares how psychedelics, particularly microdosing, can enhance mental health, boost creativity, and improve productivity. He also discusses the legal challenges and societal stigma surrounding these...

In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper , host Courtney Johnson sits down with Steph Mui , founder of PIN (Power in Numbers) , to explore key strategies for building wealth and achieving success. Steph shares her journey of launching PIN, a platform that empowers retail investors to form their own funds and invest in startups. She breaks down her top "cheat codes" for wealth, including the power of...

AJ Eckstein joins host Courtney Johnson to uncover the untapped potential of LinkedIn for content creators, professionals, and brands. As the founder of Creator Match , AJ specializes in helping creators monetize on LinkedIn while brands leverage influencer marketing in the B2B space. He breaks down why LinkedIn is the last content-deficient platform, how to navigate brand deals, and why video is...

Alex Alburo joins host Courtney Johnson on this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper to share powerful strategies for lead generation and client acquisition. As an expert in outbound marketing, Alex reveals the exact methods he uses to build high-quality lead lists, automate outreach, and book more sales calls. He breaks down how to scrape leads from social media, why cold outreach works best when done...

Matthew Rieck joins host Courtney Johnson on this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper to reveal key “cheat codes” for employee retention, leadership, and workplace culture. As the Chief Human Resources Officer at InZone Insurance and the author of The Employee Retention Bible , Matt shares actionable insights on how businesses can keep top talent and create thriving work environments. He breaks down wh...

Kaisha Slaughter joins host Courtney Johnson on this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper to reveal some of the spiciest "cheat codes" for personal transformation. Kaisha, an intuitive guide and self-image coach, shares how our bodies physically react to toxic relationships, why self-image influences every aspect of our lives, and how shifting our energy can completely change our reality. She...

Natalie Restrepo from House of Vibration is here to discuss bridging the gap between spirituality and the business world. Natalie shares her journey from feeling like an outsider in corporate America to becoming a master salesperson and an energetic business consultant. The conversation delves into the importance of aligning one's work with their higher mission, the power of investing in oneself,...

Renee Murphy is a former fashion industry professional turned environmental scientist who has built a successful speaking career. In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson talks with Renee Murphy about her inspiring journey from fashion to environmental science and her successful speaking career. Renee shares her story of overcoming fear, following her passion for native plants...

Today our host, Courtney Johnson addresses questions from her audience, offering free advice and consulting on topics such as creating digital products, making a living as a content creator, converting viewers into customers, starting a podcast, and overcoming burnout. She shares her insights on personal branding, brand deals, social media strategies, monetizing coaching businesses, and dealing wi...

Owen Hunt delves into the concepts of Reality Transurfing. Owen shares his personal journey of discovering this mysterious book in 2016 while facing depression and how it differed from other spiritual texts by addressing both the positive and negative aspects of reality. They discuss key ideas such as intention, manifestation, and the concept of pendulums—energetic informational structures that in...

Jessica Gill , Chief content officer on To Be Magnetic, discusses the structured and scientifically grounded approach of 'To Be Magnetic' to manifestation, making it accessible to more people. She explains the three pillars of manifestation: unblocking limiting beliefs, taking aligned actions, and expanding one's beliefs by seeing examples in others. Jessica shares practical steps and tools for ov...

McKenna Elizabeth , a successful sales professional, shares her journey from elementary education to tech sales, emphasizing the importance of personal branding on LinkedIn. She discusses the advantages of building a personal brand, automating sales tasks, and leveraging social media for inbound leads. McKenna also provides valuable insights into transitioning from teaching to sales and offers uni...

In this episode of the 'Slay the Gatekeeper' podcast, host Courtney Johnson converses with Christy Nguyen, a wealth hypnotherapist who specializes in helping people overcome their limiting beliefs about money. Christy explains the science behind hypnotherapy, its effectiveness in changing behaviors, and how it can be a powerful tool for financial success. She shares intriguing client stories and p...