Telling My Story

What if the reason you're feeling stuck, burned out, or frustrated in your business isn't because you're failing—but because you're following a blueprint that was never designed for you? In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with Certified Human Design Coach and Business Mentor Stefanie Carlstedt to discuss her journey from burnout and business collapse to finding clarit...

What does martial arts have to do with entrepreneurship? More than you might think. In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and martial artist Mike Barefoot. With over 27 years in the staffing industry and 37 years in martial arts, Mike shares how discipline, resilience, relationship-building, and continuous learning helped him build a profitable busines...

What if success isn't the destination—but the beginning of a deeper journey? In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with leadership strategist, author, TEDx speaker, and Mindset Architect Ana Smith. Drawing from more than 25 years of leadership experience with organizations such as Microsoft, GE, HP, and American Express, Ana shares powerful insights on mindset intelligence, attentio...

What do you do when years of hard work leave you with debt, burnout, and uncertainty? In this episode of Telling My Story, entrepreneur and SEO expert Senthilkumar Subramanian shares his powerful journey from building multiple businesses and accumulating over $150,000 in debt to creating a thriving SEO agency that helps businesses grow through Google and AI search. We discuss entrepreneurship, res...

What does it take to successfully lead across multiple industries while driving innovation, growth, and lasting impact? In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with executive leader, board director, investor, educator, and healthcare innovator Christopher Swing. With experience spanning healthcare, logistics, finance, manufacturing, consulting, and private equity, Christopher shares the l...

What if the biggest obstacle to your success isn't a lack of skill, knowledge, or opportunity—but hidden patterns of fear, self-doubt, guilt, and shame? In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with executive coach, author, and creator of The Game of Ten®, Steve Barton, to explore how awareness can transform the way we lead, perform, and live. Drawing on nearly five decades of business...

In this episode of Telling My Story, entrepreneur and business strategist Dan Brault shares how business owners can build companies that grow without becoming completely dependent on them. Drawing from more than 15 years of experience in leadership, sales, business development, and over $100 million in real estate transactions, Dan explains why many entrepreneurs become the bottleneck in their own...

How can entrepreneurs stop being the hardest-working and lowest-paid people in their own businesses? In this episode of Telling My Story, Louis Swart—entrepreneur, business coach, speaker, author, and Founder of Ironbrij—shares lessons from more than 35 years of building, scaling, and selling businesses. We discuss the power of delegation, how AI and Virtual Assistants can transform productivity,...

In this episode of Telling My Story, Lori Crooks, Founder and CEO of Cadra, shares her journey in cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, and leadership. We discuss the evolving cybersecurity landscape, the importance of compliance, common security mistakes businesses make, emerging technologies, and what it takes to build a successful company in a rapidly changing industry. Whether you're a business...

What does it really take to build wealth, grow a successful business, and create a life of purpose? In this episode of Telling My Story , Tony Bradshaw shares lessons from more than 25 years in business leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal finance. From helping drive digital transformation at Dave Ramsey's organization to authoring The Millionaire Choice , Tony reveals the habits, mindse...

In this episode of Telling My Story, therapist and author Johnzelle Anderson shares his remarkable journey of resilience, identity, and healing. Drawing from his memoir Mixtape, Johnzelle opens up about growing up mixed race, overcoming childhood trauma, finding belonging, and using storytelling as a path toward healing and self-discovery. This conversation explores mental health, family, relation...

What if business success was quietly costing you the moments that matter most? In this episode of Telling My Story, George Rivera shares his journey from building a $200 million company to discovering the hidden price of entrepreneurial success. After a life-changing conversation with his father, George redefined leadership, family, and what it truly means to win in business and life. We discuss F...

In this episode of Telling My Story, Gary Gitelson shares why meaningful careers are built through a small number of deep, trusted relationships rather than hundreds of surface-level connections. We discuss leadership, networking myths, entrepreneurship, AI, career growth, and the lessons Gary learned after 20 years leading engineering teams before founding Prohana.

In this episode of Telling My Story, Ryan Drumheller shares lessons from over 20 years in IT leadership, cybersecurity, enterprise transformation, and AI strategy. We discuss cutting through AI hype, leadership under pressure, operational growth, mentorship, technology readiness, and what businesses are getting wrong about digital transformation today. Ryan also shares insights on building high-pe...

What happens when AI agents begin replacing workflows, Bitcoin challenges financial systems, and technology starts reshaping the structure of society itself? In this episode, we sit down with angel investor, founder, and early Bitcoin investor Andrew Melnychuk to explore the future of AI, crypto, and the next global technological revolution. We break down what AI agents actually are, how they’re c...

In this episode of Telling My Story, Frank Gessner shares lessons from more than 30 years of entrepreneurship, leadership, and business growth. We discuss scaling businesses, overcoming founder bottlenecks, reducing complexity, improving decision-making, and why true business growth starts with scaling the entrepreneur behind the company.

In this episode, Marnie Wills shares her inspiring journey from avoiding technology to becoming an AI consultant helping business leaders confidently adopt AI tools and workflows. We discuss practical AI implementation, work-life balance, overcoming fear of technology, and how AI can create more time for creativity, productivity, and genuine human connection. Here the link to check out Marnie work...

In this episode, Damien Schreurs shares his journey from corporate engineer to successful solopreneur and technology mentor. We discuss automation, Artificial Intelligence, productivity systems, entrepreneurship, and how professionals can use technology to simplify work, save time, and thrive in the future of AI-driven business.

In this episode, Nikhil Vimal shares his journey from cancer survivor to CEO, startup advisor, and innovation leader working with global brands like Microsoft, the NFL, and L'Oréal. We discuss Artificial Intelligence, leadership, entrepreneurship, adaptability, startup ecosystems, and how to navigate major pivots in an AI-driven world.

In this episode of Telling My Story, Michael Buckbee shares his entrepreneurial journey, the story behind Knowatoa, and how AI is transforming the future of search, SEO, and digital marketing. We discuss startup challenges, building in the AI era, the future of Google, and practical insights for entrepreneurs and professionals adapting to rapid technological change.

In this episode, Rory O’Keeffe joins us to explore the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, law, cybersecurity, and innovation. We discuss AI governance, legal risks, career transformation, ethical AI, and how businesses can prepare for an AI-driven future. Rory also shares insights from his journey from criminal law to becoming a leading voice in AI and technology law.

Telling My Story is a podcast where real experiences meet powerful lessons. We share inspiring stories of business growth, career journeys, entrepreneurship, personal development, and resilience. Each episode is designed to motivate, empower, and help listeners grow through authentic conversations and life-changing insights.

Hello and welcome to the "Data Science & AI Podcast" I’m your host, Chiwetelu Henry—a data scientist and AI enthusiast—here to simplify data, explain artificial intelligence, and help you understand how these technologies are transforming everyday life.