Fraud to Fearless

What if the advice that's keeping you comfortable is also keeping you stuck? In this episode of Fraud to Fearless, Hayden and Brooke tackle one of the most common phrases in business, leadership, and life: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." While the advice sounds practical, it raises an important question: does staying comfortable prevent us from reaching our full potential? From Corporate Americ...

This episode is brought to you by the Utah State University MBA Program. To learn more visit utahstatemba.com . What does it look like to walk away from a successful corporate career and build a life that aligns with who you truly are? In this special episode of Fraud to Fearless , Brooke Talbot shares her personal story from climbing the corporate ladder at USAA, to navigating divorce, uncertaint...

Are you constantly busy but still feel like you're falling behind? In this episode of Fraud to Fearless , Hayden and Brooke tackle one of the biggest challenges facing professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, and parents today: feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities. Between work deadlines, growing businesses, family responsibilities, relationships, health goals, and everything else life throws...

Do you have imposter syndrome... or are you actually bad at your job? It's a question most professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, and high performers have asked themselves at some point, but very few people are willing to say out loud. In this episode of Fraud to Fearless, Hayden and Brooke tackle one of the most common career struggles they hear about: the difference between imposter syndrome and...

What if one of the most legendary leaders in history battled the exact same doubts you do? In this episode of Fraud to Fearless, Hayden Anderson and Brooke Talbot break down the leadership, mindset, and legacy lessons from Ragnar Lothbrok, the legendary Viking farmer who became king, changed history, and still questioned whether he was worthy to lead. From conquering new lands and challenging brok...

What if the leadership principles missing from Corporate America were actually written by cowboys decades ago? In this episode of Fraud to Fearless, Hayden and Brooke break down the “10 Cowboy Ethics” that shaped Hayden’s life after carrying the same card in his wallet for 15 years, and why these timeless principles matter more than ever in today’s world of burnout, broken trust, and nonstop press...

What if the way you react to mistakes is quietly destroying trust on your team, in your company, or even in your home? In this episode of Fraud to Fearless , Hayden and Brooke unpack Warren Buffett’s powerful “3 Good Things” rule: a leadership mindset that helps people feel safe enough to tell the truth, own mistakes, and grow. From Fortune 100 leadership lessons to parenting stories, Olympic hock...

What would you do if your manager was quietly sabotaging your career? In this episode of Fraud to Fearless , we break down a real (and shockingly common) workplace scenario: an employee being blamed for work they were never assigned, while their manager covers their own mistakes. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, overlooked, or unfairly judged at work, this conversation will hit home. Drawing on...

Most people wait until they feel ready. He built and led $100M+ businesses across 4 continents without ever feeling ready at all. In this Best Of episode of Fraud to Fearless , we revisit a conversation with Joe Carelli, former GE and Honeywell executive, who built a global leadership career by doing the opposite of what most people are taught: stepping into chaos, taking roles he wasn’t “qualifie...

Big life changes can feel exciting, overwhelming, and uncomfortable all at once. In this episode, Hayden and Brooke open up about stepping into new chapters, navigating self-doubt, and learning how to stay grounded while life moves fast. Hayden shares the story behind his recent promotion into a senior leadership role at Honeywell Aerospace and what it has been like leading through uncertainty, im...

What happens when you hand the mic to the next generation of business leaders? In this special Intern Takeover episode, we sit down with 4 of BYU’s brightest students as they share real, unfiltered lessons on imposter syndrome, leadership, teamwork, and early career growth . From stepping into roles they felt completely unqualified for to learning how to lead, communicate, and take ownership, this...

What if the biggest thing holding you back… is the belief that you’re not enough? In this deeply personal solo episode of Fraud to Fearless , Brooke opens up about a moment that almost didn’t make it to air, after recording, restarting, and even breaking down in tears because it didn’t feel “good enough.”Sound familiar? This episode dives into the hidden pattern so many high performers struggle wi...

If you’ve ever set a goal, felt motivated…and then somehow fell off track, this episode is for you. In this episode of Fraud to Fearless , we break down the 10 hidden goal saboteurs that silently hold you back from success in work, life, and relationships. From self-doubt and perfectionism to avoidance and people-pleasing, these subconscious patterns could be the real reason you’re not reaching yo...

How do you turn a simple idea into a 6-figure business ? In this episode, we sit down with Lora Palmer, founder of Bonobo Baby , to explore how she built a fast-growing baby brand from scratch, starting with nothing but a simple parenting hack and a problem she experienced firsthand. From her background in corporate work and as a vet tech, to becoming a full-time mom navigating postpartum challeng...

How do successful people actually achieve their biggest goals? It’s not just motivation, it’s understanding the balance between short-term goals and long-term vision . In this episode of Fraud to Fearless , Hayden Anderson and Brooke Talbot break down the real strategy behind effective goal setting, personal development, leadership growth, and building a life you’re proud of . Most people focus on...

Most people don’t fail their goals because they lack discipline, they fail because they’re chasing the wrong framework. In this episode of Fraud to Fearless , Hayden and Brooke break down why 80–90% of people abandon their goals within the first few months of the year, and the powerful mindset shift that actually makes goals stick . Instead of focusing only on outcomes, they explore how identity,...

Can you really start a business while working a 9-5 job? Sean Costello did! He built Scrubbin’ Pup , a 24/7 self-serve dog wash in Lehi, Utah, from scratch while juggling a full-time job. From facing fear and financial risk to using AI as his business partner, Sean shares the unfiltered story of turning a simple idea into a thriving business. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Sean became an entre...

Why do most leaders avoid difficult conversations, even though they know that they matter? In this episode of Fraud to Fearless , Brooke and Hayden break down the #1 leadership skill nobody formally teaches: how to navigate hard conversations with clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence. From firing an employee… To giving critical feedback… To addressing underperformance… To handling confl...

How vulnerable should a leader really be, and when does authenticity start to erode authority? In this episode of Fraud to Fearless , Hayden and Brooke dive into one of the most debated topics in modern leadership: vulnerability in the workplace . Should you share your struggles with your team? Is it appropriate to open up to your boss? Where’s the line between building trust and oversharing? From...

Delegation isn’t about giving tasks away, it’s about becoming the kind of leader who doesn’t have to do everything themselves. In this episode of Fraud to Fearless , Hayden and Brooke break down why delegation is one of the hardest and most misunderstood leadership skills , especially for high performers, perfectionists, and people-pleasers. From the fear of losing control, to the temptation to ju...

Leadership doesn’t fail because of lack of talent, it fails because of lack of ownership. In this episode of Fraud to Fearless , we explore why most managers struggle with accountability and how avoiding ownership creates breakdowns in trust, culture, and performance. Hayden and Brooke unpack: Why many leaders don’t see themselves as responsible for their team How fear and imposter syndrome drive...

In this episode of Fraud to Fearless , Hayden and Brooke kick off a leadership mini-series by redefining what it actually means to be a leader...especially when you don’t feel ready. Leadership isn’t about titles, authority, or having all the answers. It’s about ownership, confidence built through action, and how others experience you. Through personal stories, workplace examples, entrepreneurship...

The Fearless Journal: Turn today’s insight into daily practice with The Fearless Journal created to help you move from imposter to unstoppable, available on Amazon ( link here ). Episode Summary: What does it really take to reinvent your life, career, and mindset...across continents? In this episode of Fraud to Fearless , Hayden sits down with Jake Taiariol , a global management consultant whose j...

The Fearless Journal: Turn today’s insight into daily practice with The Fearless Journal created to help you move from imposter to unstoppable, available on Amazon ( link here ). Episode Summary: In this episode of Fraud to Fearless , Hayden (from the sauna) leads a powerful guided meditation for high performers designed to help you reset your mindset, release self-doubt, and step into a more conf...

In this Fraud to Fearless meditation, Brooke guides you through a calming practice to heal the parts of you that learned to hide , reconnect with your inner child, and soften the fear of being seen. This episode supports emotional regulation, self-trust, and confidence, especially for leaders, founders, and professionals learning to release imposter syndrome and reclaim their worth.