Living Vision with Aaron Velky

If you are dehydrated, you are inflamed. Inflammation is where sickness, acidity, and long-term health problems thrive. In this episode, we break down why most people are not actually sick. They are chronically dehydrated and do not even realize it. Water is the most overlooked pillar of health. We talk about why most tap water, bottled water, fridge filters, and popular alkaline water fail to pro...

January is lying to you. Every year, driven people wreck their momentum before the year even starts. They rush into goals. They overcommit. They confuse anxiety with ambition. Then they burn out by February. In this episode, we break down why January is not for goal setting and why the New Year New You mindset quietly sabotages long term success. Using a personal story from the Marine Corps Marath...

High performers don’t struggle with addiction despite their success, many struggle because of it. In this raw, eye-opening conversation, Aaron Velky sits down with addiction and self-leadership expert Craig Perra to unpack why entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and elite performers are disproportionately vulnerable to addiction, self-sabotage, and destructive coping patterns. This episode isn’t...

Most people think growth comes from setting more goals. They're wrong. In this episode, we break down a radical but necessary shift for entrepreneurs heading into 2026: it's not about what you plan to do, it's about what you're finally ready to walk away from. You’ll learn: Why saying "yes" is silently draining your future How to build your personal “No List” before the new year The hidden costs o...

If you're a visionary CEO who feels stuck in the day-to-day, overwhelmed by your team, or unsure how to scale, this episode will hit home. Aaron Velky sits down with Erica Seagrave, a seasoned Fractional COO and systems expert, to unpack the biggest mistakes founders make when trying to grow. From accountability to vision alignment to building real operational support, this conversation is packed...

Most entrepreneurs love vision and strategy. Dreaming is fun. Designing the future is exciting. But the moment the conversation shifts to systems, structure, and process, energy drops. Austin Netzley has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs scale from six figures to seven figures by solving this exact problem. In this conversation, we break down why vision must come first, how systems actually unlock...

What does a green witch, a global fanbase, and a $1.5B Broadway empire have to do with scaling YOUR business? In this episode, we break down 5 powerful business lessons from Wicked's leap from stage to screen, lessons every founder, entrepreneur, and visionary leader should know. From loyal audiences and legacy brands to reinvention, scale, and storytelling, Wicked offers a masterclass in turning...

Most entrepreneurs aren’t stuck because of a lack of talent, time, or opportunity. They’re stuck because of a hidden trap that silently delays their most meaningful goals. In this episode, I break down the mindset pattern I call Conditional Avoidance, the habit of telling yourself you need one more condition before you take action. More money. More time. More certainty. More readiness. None of it...

Ever wonder how to travel for free while growing your business? Today I'm joined by Eli Facenda aka Eli the Travel Guy, and he breaks down the "freedom flywheel," a concept where strategic use of credit card points earned from paid ads fuels more travel. Learn how effective entrepreneurship and business growth can lead to incredible travel rewards, creating a cycle that motivates further success....

Unlock what it really takes to become the hero your kid looks up to every single day. In this episode, I sit down with Tom Pfanner for a raw, grounded conversation about fatherhood, leadership at home, and what it means to truly show up for your kids. Tom brings hard earned insight on presence, faith, ownership, rebellion, connection, and the painful but powerful moments that shaped his work with...

Phil Vella helped grow Cisco’s WebEx division into a $5 billion machine. He had the title, the power, the money. Then he walked away, no team, no plan, no identity. In this raw and uncomfortable conversation, Phil opens up about the dark side of success, the brutal transition into the unknown, and how he rebuilt his life from the ground up. We talk fatherhood, purpose, identity loss, self-destruct...

What happens when the future walks right into your living room? In this episode of The Living Vision Show, Aaron and Marty debate the launch of the new Neo robot from 1X, an eerily human looking home assistant that’s sparking equal parts excitement and fear. Is it the next breakthrough in freedom and productivity, or a step too far into a sci-fi nightmare? They dig into the real questions behind t...

Are you actually being strategic, or just reacting to stress? In this episode of The Living Vision Show, myself and Marty unpack what most entrepreneurs get wrong about strategy, and how fear, reactivity, and scarcity often masquerade as smart decision-making. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or constantly firefighting in your business, this is for you. What you'll learn: - Why “movement” isn...

Are you constantly hitting an invisible wall in your business or personal life? I'll show you the 7 HUGE mistakes emotionally blocked entrepreneurs make. These patterns are often hard to see from the inside. Whether you're burning out, stuck in solo mode, or trapped in "I'll do it myself" thinking, this video reveals how your subconscious beliefs, emotional triggers, and internal blocks might be t...

Taylor Swift is more than pop culture. She is a living playbook for growth, resilience, and scaling yourself without clones. In this episode, Aaron and Marty break down the “messy middle” that Swift publishes through her albums and tours, and translate it into practical frameworks for founders, creators, and CEOs. From identity shifts to operational scale, from public evolution to repeatable deliv...

You’re putting in the hours. You’re doing everything “right.” So why does it still feel like you’re stuck, exhausted, and barely holding it together? In this raw and transformational conversation, Mike Christensen, a veteran and custom home builder, shares how he went from total burnout to building the life and business he actually wanted. We talk about: The hidden warning signs of burnout that hi...

In this powerful episode of The Living Vision Show, host Aaron Velky sits down with master storyteller and presentation coach Kyle Gray for a true masterclass on authentic communication, storytelling for visionary leadership, and turning personal struggle into magnetic influence. Kyle shares how stories shape vision, build authority, and create deep emotional connection whether you’re leading a te...

What do Jimmy Kimmel, Charlie Kirk, and the FCC have in common? In this explosive episode, we explore the dangerous intersection of free speech, political censorship, and the true cost of speaking out as a public figure. What We Talk About: The Jimmy Kimmel suspension controversy FCC involvement in media censorship Free speech vs. professional consequence The illusion of freedom without responsibi...

In this episode of The Living Vision Show, Aaron Velky and Marty Nocchi discuss the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. This is not a political debate. It’s a deep dive into the reality of leadership, risk, and responsibility in a time where speaking out can come at the highest cost. They explore what it takes to share your beliefs publicly, the fear leaders now face, and the pressure of buildin...

Discover how emotional intelligence shapes leadership, business, and relationships in this powerful conversation between Aaron Velky and Dr. Carole Robin, coauthor of Connect and longtime Stanford Graduate School of Business professor. Carole is known for teaching the legendary “Touchy Feely” course on interpersonal dynamics at Stanford GSB. In this episode she explains how leaders can move beyond...

Most people chase retirement and postpone life. Derek Coburn says that plan backfires. In this Living Vision conversation with Aaron Velky, we break down the un-retirement movement, purpose vs happiness, $50,000 moments, and how to enjoy life now while still playing the long game. In this episode: - Why traditional retirement leaves people empty - Work longer by choice so you can live better today...

Are you stuck in a role you’ve outgrown? Feeling trapped at work, forced to play a part that no longer fits who you are? In this raw conversation, Aaron Velky shares the painful reality of shrinking into a role, losing your identity, and what it takes to break free. We talk about: Why so many leaders feel boxed in by their role The cost of wearing a “mask” at work How to recognize when you’ve outg...

You’ve built the business. You’re chasing bigger goals. On paper, it all looks like success. But behind the scenes? Your relationships are strained. You're burned out. And you're wondering why it still feels... empty. In this episode, we expose the hidden cost of the arrival lie, the belief that happiness comes after the next milestone. We’ll show you why the pursuit of more can quietly destroy th...

When my family stayed with me for a week, I didn’t expect it to turn into the best business course I’ve ever had. In this episode of Living Vision with Aaron Velky, I share the surprising leadership and mindset lessons I learned from people who know nothing about my business. From avoiding echo chambers to mastering acceptance and staying grounded while growing, this story blends family chaos with...

If your calendar is overloaded, your team depends on you for everything, and time off doesn’t feel like rest, this episode is for you. We’re talking about the shift from being the one who does everything to becoming the one who designs the system. You’ll learn how to step out of the weeds, break free from burnout, and build a business that can grow without your constant involvement. In this episod...