Resilient Entrepreneurs

When you’re building and growing a business, there’s a few things you’ll need in place - and Patti Johnson, entrepreneur and author of “Make Waves: Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life” shares her view of those things. Her journey from a small-town upbringing in Oklahoma to rising high in the ranks at Accenture, and now in her own successful businesses, Patti has tales of resilience, the...

Imposter Syndrome, Procrastination, Perfectionism… what do they all have in common? Yes, they hold us back from being our best self as an entrepreneur.. And they’re all limiting beliefs.  In this fascinating conversation, Martijn Lemmens shares why he switched from high level corporate world to helping people release their limiting beliefs. His entrepreneurial journey started in his student y...

Busy and successful at work but wish your home life was happier?  Love building your business but hate that you miss the important things in your kids life? These are familiar stories from entrepreneurs who pour their heart and soul into developing a dream business, yet how successful are we truly if we’re sacrificing other areas of life? Let 2025 be different. We get to choose to do things d...

Episode 121: Big Plans for 2025 – Are You Launch Ready? In this episode, co-founders Laura and Vicki pull back the curtain on their exciting plans for 2025! From the much-anticipated Launch Ready online course to coaching programs designed to help you ditch overwhelm and crush your business goals, they’re bringing everything you need to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level. Tune in...

Our experience as entrepreneurs and coaching others is that there is power in a pause. Now is always the best time to bring rest, mindfulness, and reflection into our business. Business and life are one for entrepreneurs, there is rarely separation. As your co-hosts of this podcast, Vicki and Laura share their experience and personal practices for balance vs burnout, and we share how we’re ‘braggi...

Ready to up your entrepreneurial game? This episode is a treasure chest of insights from the inspiring thought leaders we’ve had on Resilient Entrepreneurs this Season. Whether you’re navigating delegation, discovering your ROI, unlocking the secrets of hiring, or seeking clarity on your purpose, these guests have something for you. From uncovering the real reason your business might be stuck to r...

When internal struggles meet external pressures you may find yourself asking if it’s all worth doing. If that’s you, this is your episode. Our guest is Marcela Andrés, President and CEO of designEDengagement, is speaking to you. She’s been there and is now building her dream business in ways she’d never have imagined - even with a view to producing a movie for the cause she cares so deeply about -...

In this conversation with Scott Grates we unpack the importance of relationship marketing, what that means and how it can be the cornerstone to growth in business. It’s all about meaningful connections. There’s many gold nuggets in this episode if you’re wondering how to move forward - we take a fresh look at resilience in entrepreneurship and values like generosity, curiosity and consistency. It’...

What if the secret to exceptional leadership lies in two things: Conversations and Consequences ? In this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast, Todd Holzman shares his extraordinary experiences and insights of mastering leadership. Tune in for how to have difficult conversations - and why it’s so important to do so. Follow Todd here:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-holzman-43061a/ &n...

Accountability groups are the secret to entrepreneurial success, according to our guest Tanya Alvarez. She would know, she creates and facilitates them to support entrepreneurs to set goals, stay focused, and overcome limiting beliefs. Her journey is a testament to the importance of personal development and the transformative power of entrepreneurship.  We also talk about for overachievers to...

You’re an entrepreneur, you know that building a business brings ups and downs - financial, emotional, people problems, and at the risk of burnout. Through it all, one message stands as a universal truth: Success begins with you and your mindset. In this special highlights episode, we’ve handpicked standout moments from our incredible Season 5 guests. They each bring unique perspectives on what it...

Pam Buchanan worked for NASDAQ for years - she’s led boardroom deals, and IPOs for  Elon Musk. Now she’s educating corporate leaders about Soul Health.  She believes the soul is like any other body organ, it needs our attention to remain healthy. From risk-taking in Silicon Valley to tuning in to intuition, and grounding - Pam is leading the way in a new paradigm of health science, which...

Rashid Mubashir shares his journey from growing up in poverty and facing persecution in Pakistan, as a teeneager, led to depression as a young man and how he turned that around to now be a successful entrepreneur, and speaker - building an international coaching institute.  When you slip into this authentic, open conversation, you’ll really ‘get’ how our stories don’t define us - and you’ll g...

In this episode, Dona Amelia shares her inspiring journey from a humble upbringing in Indonesia to becoming a successful entrepreneur and co-founder of a global networking organization. We talk about the impact of giving, service, and creating safe spaces for leaders to connect and share their challenges.  It’s her take on how to build your dream business and we touch on how to be  resil...

In this conversation, coach and founder of the WABYA platform, Jean-François Lappas gets real about burnout, vulnerability, trusting yourself and self-realisation. It’s a deep and captivating conversation - where he also coaches our co-host Vicki and asks both hosts to share vulnerable stories of their own. We talk about how trust and vulnerability are the key to finding your purpose - if you want...

She coached Nobel Prize recipients and executives from Google. Johnson & Johnson and beyond…  She was nicknamed “Miss Independent” at an early age when she moved to Paris alone at 21 years old – with no money and not even speaking the language…. Colleen Slaughter is an executive coach for business owners and team leaders and this is the episode for you if you’re trying to understand somet...

Do you wish there was a magic button to turn off the many dozens of projects and tasks you’re facing? To reduce the number of balls in the air you’re juggling? This is, without any doubt, the episode for you.  Our guest on Resilient Entrepreneurs podcast is Ernesto Mandowsky and he’ll talk to you straight-up about how to reduce overwhelm. Grab a notepad, close the door and draw yourself in cl...

Jason VanDevere, the inventor of the Goal Crazy planner, shares his journey from working in his family's well-known car dealership in Ohio to starting his own business in his early 20’s. He faced similar challenges to what you may be facing now - and he’s learned so much along the way.  Tune in to hear how he did it - how he took the risk of following his passion despite not having the suppor...

Are you asking yourself these three questions at least weekly?  How am I doing? What do I need?  What do I need to do to fill those needs? These three questions can save you from burnout and stress overwhelm. In this episode, psychologist and mindset specialist, Dr. Nekeshia Hammond gets into the details of how mindset and self-care play a key role in preventing burnout. She shares her p...

Le-an Lai Lacaba, a serial entrepreneur and certified AI consultant, shares her journey and insights on AI and entrepreneurship. She started her entrepreneurial journey at 15 and has since built multiple successful businesses, including 2XYou, an AI and Virtual Assistant Agency. We talk in depth with Le-an about why every business needs Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and how to delegate tas...

What is your money mindset? What childhood experiences influenced your thoughts about scarcity and abundance? If you’ve ever wanted to level up your money mindset, this episode is for you! Jonathan Clark grew up sharing a bed with his mom and three brothers which turned into a burning desire to build his mom her dream house! This led him to a career in architecture and engineering and he is now th...

Are you contemplating being an entrepreneur, but not sure it’s right for you? Listen to this episode! And if you’re already in business and are curious (or lost!) about funnel marketing, listen to this episode!  Mikael Dia, founder of Funelytics software and a digital marketing expert will simplify the concept of sales funnels for you. And he shares his thoughts on why it’s still important to...

When did you last calculate your ROI of time? When you’re in business for yourself it’s key to knowing when to stop doing the work you’re doing and when it’s time to hand it over to someone else. Elizabeth Eiss, founder and CEO of Results Resourcing, shares her insights on the future of work, fractional staffing trends, and the role of virtual assistants. The conversation also wanders to the gig e...

With this highlights reel we pay homage to the Bermuda entrepreneurs who have featured in the 100 episodes of the show over the last two years. We started this Resilient Entrepreneurs podcasting journey with them, in our home base of the small island of Bermuda and now we’re truly international, with co-host Laura living in Bermuda and Vicki in Brisbane, Australia.  Highlights of these Bermud...

We’re at the end of Season 4 and that means this episode brings you the insights, top tips and go-to strategies straight from the mouths of the Resilient Entrepreneurs we talked with in this podcast. We talk about resilience in all forms - from developing a stunning women's watch company or using martial arts principles to manage conflict in business, to AI, buying and selling businesses, finding...