Resilient Entrepreneurs

This episode is all about Uncommon Greatness in leadership and in life - what does it take to be uncommonly great and why does it matter. With Mark Miller, a highly regarded leadership expert and award-winning author, we solve the leadership crisis! Well, we share the steps to help you solve it. Mark is a former VP of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A and co-founder of Lead Every Day, who...

Dr. Priya Nalkar founded the Roundtable Institute on the day President Trump was elected. It was to amplify the voices of women and minority leaders. In this episode she shares her own journey from kindergarten to now leading boardroom conversations about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We talk about the raw and real feelings and facts around white supremacy culture, we unpack words like ‘privile...

Karim Boktor is a master hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner and TEDx Speaker. We talk about how to identify blind spots in our subconscious mind to stop the sabotage that holds us back from getting to the next level. Karim has a remarkable personal journey - his family fled violence and war, he had a stutter when he spoke and he was badly bullied. He says to overcome his stutter, he first had to...

Celliant is an ingredient added to material for multiple health benefits and Seth Casden is the CEO and co-founder of the company that’s bringing it to market. Sounds straightforward - but it’s been anything but. Seth has faced sceptics, big brand giants, regulatory challenges and so much more that it has taken more than 10 years to market their signature product. Now they’ve co-branded with Under...

Parts of this conversation aren’t easy to listen to… tales of domestic abuse and how alcoholism pulled a family apart - yet Michelle Locke’s raw story also includes how it led her to be the successful woemns’ advocate and attorney she is today. We cover many topics What it means to be yourself and why it matters Standing up to the bully Rampant sexism in courtrooms Resilience against the odds Mich...

Join this Masterclass on entrepreneurship with Patrick Noel Daly, a serial entrepreneur, inventor, author, mentor and inspiring speaker. This episode peels back the curtains on what life as an entrepreneur is - you’ll laugh, you’ll relate - you’ll want to rewind and listen again - Patrick spoils us with solid advice and business guidance with his Irish charm and humour. If there’s one podcast epis...

In this conversation, Vicki and Laura interview Jeanne Collins, an award-winning interior designer and author of the memoir 'Two Feet In, Lessons from an All-in-Life.' Jeanne was fired from the corporate world at 50 and is building a lifestyle business helping other women find resilience and life-work balance. She talks about the different ways we can define success - it's not always about revenue...

Fact: Video is the most effective way for your business and marketing to be seen. That's why video production expert, Rob Glass was invited on the show - aside from his hilarious sense of humour! In this episode Rob offers tips on overcoming stage fright - even if it's to record yourself in a reel, and he reveals the brilliant formula he uses to create engaging videos that will capture your custom...

Welcome to the mid-season highlights episode of the Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast! In this special mid-season episode, we bring together a selection of provocative, insightful, thought-provoking moments from the first half of Season 4. When something catches your interest, head over to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify or Apple podcast for their full story or expert guidance. We talk about re...

This episode of the Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast takes a good look at in-house marketing vs agency. It's an important decision for businesses about to scale. We also discuss with our guest Kasper Sierslev, an in-house marketing specialist and author - the traps that business people can fall into using AI (as much as we all love AI!) Other mind-expanding concepts in this show: - How every good i...

Leigh Burgess, founder of Big Bold Industries Group, shares her journey from being a corporate high achiever to burned out at 48, sparking her to renew her entrepreneurial spirit to create good for others. Leigh shares her B.O.L.D Performance Formula - Believe, Own, Learn, Design - and how it supports us to overcome challenges and succeed. A key piece of advice from Leigh, do not go it alone. If y...

Reid Tileston, serial entrepreneur and author of 'Grit It Done', shares his insights on building generational wealth through entrepreneurial business ownership. We discuss the different paths to entrepreneurship and the need for proper assessment to determine if business ownership is the right fit. We talk in some detail about the importance of a good-fitting peer group, loneliness can be a signif...

Karen Valencic, a Third Dan black belt in Aikido, is a conflict resolution and leadership coach and author. She has crafted the Spiral Impact Method , which combines Aikido concepts with conflict resolution techniques. She shares with us how breath, intention and centring play a role in conflict resolution. We talk about the intersection of innovation, change, and conflict, and why it's critical t...

The saying goes, "It's lonely at the top", and let's not take that lightly. In this episode, Vicki and Laura meet Nick Jonsson,   #1 International Best-Selling Author   of ' Executive Loneliness.   The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety and Depression in the Modern Business World'   . It may surprise you to hear the statistics about how widespread and serious l...

Sussi Mattson shares her journey of healing through writing and guides individuals on a transformative path to becoming wisdom writers. She discusses the From Me To You global movement and her book of the same name. Sussi emphasises the importance of acknowledging and addressing past trauma to find healing and turn wounds into wisdom. She shares her four-step writing method for healing and hi...

In this conversation, we interview Ben Risser, a fractional CFO and entrepreneur, about the importance of financial planning and budgeting for small businesses. Ben's journey is far from ordinary - he began as an aerospace engineer for Boeing and is now supporting growing businesses to have financial situational awareness - all the while knowing that he is losing his sight due to a degenerative co...

If you’ve ever dreamed of taking a retreat from your business but just can’t find the time, this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs is made for you! Just listening to our guest will help calm the nervous system and we’r pretty sure it’ll convince you that it’s now urgent to slow down. Fabrice Desmarescaux is a thought leader in Conscious Leadership, he works with C-Suite executives to work with th...

In this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs, psychologist Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, takes us through a live example of how to develop resilience - with Laura as her client! Her book The Resilience Plan is full of easy-to-implement techniques to prevent burnout and to create resilience in the workplace - for yourself and your team. It's a fascinating conversation - and be ready to pause and rewind...

In this episode, Jessica Lightbourne, a loving leader and extraordinary coach, shares her journey and insights on coaching, imagination, and resilience. Growing up in Bermuda, Jessica had a magical childhood filled with creativity and imagination. She emphasises the power of imagination in shaping our thoughts and reality. Jessica also discusses the importance of community and intentional spaces f...

In this episode, Amanda Baron-Frank, shares openly about being bullied at school for her weight and how that eventually led her to become a NY State Prosecutor. Her story is riveting and emotional - she offers hope and practical guidance to parents who struggle with these issues today. Her story of resilience goes on to being featured in People Magazine and other mainstream media, talking about bu...

In this episode, we sit down with Stephan Johnstone, the humble and talented founder of SJD World, a leading design agency in Bermuda. Stephan shares his journey of launching his business in Bermuda and the challenges he faced. He talks about building his design agency over 20 years, touching on topics like using AI technology, learning from mistakes, and establishing a balanced culture for his te...

In this episode of Resilient Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast, we discuss buying and selling businesses with Josh Levine, CEO of Private Market Labs. Josh shares insights into the personal motivations behind buying a business, emphasising the search for purpose and independence. He discusses his own journey from corporate work to entrepreneurship, driven by a desire for more engaging challenges. He...

In this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs, the focus is on the exit of your business - even if, and especially if you’re just starting it! CEO Coach Patrick Thean, and author and seasoned entrepreneur Colin C. Campbell, share the stage in walking us through how to successfully "Start, Scale, Exit, Repeat. They’re a great and entertaining team on the podcast and in business - they share their own...

In this episode, Mikal Minors, Bermuda’s leading AI Strategist, shares his journey from a troubled teen to a successful entrepreneur. He leaned into self-discovery at a young age to overcome adversity and he shares deeply personal stories.  Mikal discusses the role of AI in business and shares how businesses can integrate AI for better efficiencies and customer service. We also touch on the l...

Welcome to Season 4's kickoff of the Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast! We sit down with the dynamic Abingdon Mullin, founder and CEO of Abingdon Co., a pioneering watch brand designed specifically for 'women who do more'. Born in England and raised in California, Abingdon's passion for aviation ignited at a young age, leading her to pursue her pilot certificate by the age of 22, with an impressive...