Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we are joined by Jessica Summers, a transformational leadership and mindset coach. Jessica takes us on a powerful journey from a life that looked perfect on the outside—as a fashion designer and boutique owner—to a devastating rock bottom brought on by medical trauma, addiction, and homelessness. She shares the pivotal moment she chose to...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we dive into the inspiring journey of Christabel Zamor, the visionary founder behind Breath of Bliss. Christabel shares her remarkable transition from retiring as the creator of the international hula hoop dance phenomenon, Hoop Girl, to a life-changing invitation in Bali. What began as a surprise opportunity to lead a breathwork session f...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Ted Ryce, celebrity fitness trainer and host of the Legendary Life podcast. Ted takes us on a profound journey from a family tragedy that derailed his neuroscience studies to building a successful personal training business in Miami Beach with A-list clients like Robert Downey Jr. and Richard Branson. He reveals the "...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Ryan Lord, the founder of Saint Lord Media. Ryan shares his unique journey from a 12-year sales professional and a music artist with a 60k-strong social following to launching a creative agency that specializes in authentic, human-centric content. He delves into the pivotal moment he transitioned from a generic content...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Bettina Greene-Thompson, the insightful founder of Mind Your Business. Bettina shares her journey from leading global neurodiversity initiatives at Amazon to launching her own coaching and consulting practice. She delves into the critical importance of creating neuro-inclusive workplaces, explaining how supporting neuro...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Simon Tomkins of Simon Tomkins Coaching. Simon shares his founding story, detailing how a 14-month trip around the world provided the clarity and courage to leave his career behind and pursue his true passion for personal development. He discusses the pivotal decision to launch his coaching business at the start of the COVID pan...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we are joined by Carmen Ohling, the visionary founder of The Amplified Life Company. Carmen shares her incredible journey from a 16-year career in the financial industry at JP Morgan to becoming a renowned conscious leadership coach and keynote speaker. She delves into the pivotal moment of "inner tension" that led her to leave cor...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Eric Rausch, co-founder of New Standard Co. Eric shares his journey from a decade in the W-2 e-commerce world to launching a premier retention agency. He breaks down the critical importance of retention marketing—encompassing email, SMS, and direct mail—for D2C brands looking to maximize customer lifetime value and reduce ac...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Tom Handy, a seasoned investor and ghostwriter specializing in the cryptocurrency space. Tom shares his unique journey from a 20-year career in the Army to becoming a trusted voice for crypto companies, explaining how his early introduction to investing laid the foundation for his current work. Tom delves into the critical role of a...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Volker Ballueder, the insightful founder behind Obnatus. Volker shares his remarkable journey from a seasoned tech sales executive and Chief Revenue Officer to creating a unique consultancy that blends executive coaching, financial leadership, and therapeutic support. He opens up about the volatile nature of his corpora...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Kiki Neag, the Subconscious Business Healer and Expansion Coach. Kiki shares her powerful journey from a life-altering health diagnosis to building a multi-six-figure business by helping established women leaders scale their companies. She reveals how a personal trauma led her to discover that subconscious blocks are the true ba...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Fiona Bradley, the founder of FB Comms. Fiona shares the incredible story of how she accidentally started her Leeds-based boutique content marketing agency during the 2020 lockdown after a client contract ended. What began as a solo freelance venture quickly snowballed, leading to a team of 16 freelancers before she for...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Jane Gallina, the founder of SeeJaneTrade.com and carpeprofit.systeme.io . Jane shares her incredible 25-year journey from a college graduate entering the trading world during the dot-com bubble to a pastry chef, realtor, and airline employee. After being laid off while eight months pregnant, she returned to her roots i...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we dive into the journey of Dianne Lowther, the founder of Brilliant Minds. Dianne shares her transition from a corporate training manager feeling stifled by office politics to a solopreneur who discovered her passion for Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). She recounts the pivotal moment a supportive employer invested in her NLP traine...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we dive into the world of high-stakes public relations with Tamara Washington, CEO of BOOM Media and Image Consulting. Tamara shares her incredible journey from a 9-year career in television news management to building a premier firm that represents professional athletes, celebrities, and Fortune 500 executives. She reveals the unique chal...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we are joined by Cledra Gross, a seasoned life and business strategist. Cledra shares her powerful journey from a successful yet unfulfilling career in chemical engineering and pharmaceuticals to founding Next Level Life and Business. She opens up about the series of profound personal tragedies—a dissolved marriage, a tragic pregnancy loss...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Lauren Lefkowitz, founder of the mindset and coaching brand Fine is a Trap Coaching . Lauren takes us on her journey from a two-decade-long corporate HR career, where she found herself burned out from 80-hour workweeks and chronic people-pleasing, to building a business dedicated to helping others escape the "fine tra...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we are joined by Michael Brett, a men's relationship coach dedicated to helping men build confidence and create thriving, fulfilling partnerships. Michael shares his powerful and unexpected journey into coaching, which began during a profound personal low point amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and a devastating heartbreak. He reveals how...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we dive into the unique journey of Dionna Chambers, an intuitive business coach and strategist. Dionna shares how personal experiences with grief and trauma became the catalyst for her business, Chambers Coaching & Consulting, which focuses on helping founders rewire their mindset to scale their businesses without burnout. She opens...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Brian Parana, a dedicated health coach with over 20 years of experience. Brian specializes in empowering busy professionals, particularly men over 40, to burn fat, boost energy, and achieve lasting wellness without sacrificing their careers or family lives. He shares his inspiring journey from endurance athlete and CrossFi...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we dive into the journey of Jinny Liu, a creative content producer and UGC creator specializing in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle brands. Jinny shares her unexpected start after a TikTok video inspired her to launch her side hustle while balancing a full-time corporate marketing role. She discusses the evolution of her business from a quan...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we dive into the journey of Joseph Wakelin, the founder of Financially Savvy Ltd. Joe shares his powerful origin story, from receiving a terrifying pension statement at age 24 that projected he wouldn't be able to retire until 82, to his years of self-education that evolved into a blog and a thriving community. This initial spark of fea...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Alison Blackler, the insightful founder of 2minds Ltd. Alison takes us on her journey from a 24-year career as a therapist in the NHS, specializing in complex areas like domestic violence and safeguarding, to the pivotal moment she left that security to build her own coaching and consulting practice. She candidly shares...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Anton Fonseka, the visionary founder behind CarePolicy. US . Anton shares his unexpected journey from a corporate career in risk management and accounting to becoming a pivotal figure in the U.S. healthcare sector. He recounts the pivotal moment a nurse approached him with a complex regulatory problem, which he saw not as...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Chris White, the founder and CEO of The NOW Group. Chris shares his fascinating journey from an RAF communications engineer and health & wellness professional to building networks of people instead of computers. He delves into the core of The NOW Group, which creates powerful online networking containers and masterm...