The Art Of Entrepreneurship

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is a reflection on the conversations that stayed with me most over the past year. After sitting down with founders, CEOs and operators who have built truly impressive businesses, what stood out wasn’t just what they built, but how they think, lead and move through challenges. I was fortunate to have so many conversations with impressive founders and lead...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who always starts the new year already feeling behind. January doesn’t magically reset your habits, your workload or your pressure—and pretending it does is why so many people abandon their goals before February even hits. This episode explores what actually holds people back, why motivation fades so quickly and how changing your environmen...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone tired of overcomplicated business advice and ready to build something profitable, simple and real.  My guest is Safeer Qureshi, CEO at SPG Media, angel investor, and operator who has built companies across aviation, med-tech and AI by doing the opposite of what traditional business playbooks preach. Tune in for a refreshing, no-nonsens...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone building something slow, imperfect, and real.  This milestone, 300 episodes across four years, has become one of the most consistent things I’ve ever created. I share how this podcast started with no real plan, just a desire to talk honestly about entrepreneurship, and how consistency carried it through burnout, life changes and every...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who is ready to rise above the identity that survival created for them. My guest today is Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon, a two-time Inc. 5000 CEO and the founder of Incredible One Enterprises, who went from bankruptcy to an eight-figure net worth by completely rewiring her beliefs about money, worthiness, and work. Darnyelle and I talk about...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who has ever felt too young, too new or too underqualified to take up space in a room. If you’ve ever been the youngest in the room or the one who feels like you have the least experience, you know that pressure to prove you belong. In this episode, I break down what I’ve learned in the 12 years since: authority comes from competence, confi...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who knows their brand should feel more human but isn’t confident in how to actually make that happen. My guest is Richard Turgeon, a creative director, writer and musician who has spent his career bringing personality and storytelling into industries that don’t always feel human, like tech and finance. Rich and I talk about why video create...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for every founder or marketer who swears their industry is “too boring.” I hear it all the time: from insurance to logistics to compliance to manufacturing, brands saying they can't be bold because their industry just isn't fun. But here’s the truth: your industry isn’t boring. You might just be showing up that way. Tune in to learn why companies in s...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for marketers who know real insights don’t come from slide decks; they come from honest conversations. I share how to move past polished, “safe” answers and create the kind of conversations that actually change the trajectory of a project. It’s not about having a perfect list of questions; it’s about showing up as a human first. Setting the tone, lead...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for leaders who know self-awareness matters—but still find themselves repeating the same patterns. My guest is Bizzie Gold, an innovator and disruptor in the field of mental health. Bizzie and I discuss why our brains “lie,” the idea that there are three sides to every story, and how perception filters shape what leaders see, say and do. Tune in for p...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone learning how to lead with empathy without carrying everyone else’s emotions. As leaders, we want our teams to feel safe, supported, and heard. But there’s a fine line between being approachable and becoming everyone’s therapist—and crossing it can leave you drained, overwhelmed and ineffective. In this episode, I share the lessons I’ve lear...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who’s ever hit a wall in their career and wondered what it would take to rebuild something even bigger. My guest is Ilana Golan, tech entrepreneur, performance coach, and founder of Leap Academy. Ilana and I discuss her journey from the Israeli Air Force to Silicon Valley, where she learned that the biggest cost in life isn’t what you spend...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who’s been told they need to be a “visionary founder”—but knows execution is where the real work happens. Today I'm talking about why being visionary without execution is wasted potential, the unsexy truth of entrepreneurship, and the habits that keep founders chasing shiny new things instead of finishing what they start. Tune in to learn h...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone looking for systems to help them manage when everything feels urgent or on fire.  My guest today is Skye Waterson, founder of Unconventional Organisation and an implementation coach for entrepreneurs with ADHD. Skye and I discuss why high-achieving entrepreneurs often go undiagnosed, how to harness ADHD “superpowers” without getting tr...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who’s ready to stop letting chaos dictate the quality of their work. We’ve all experienced it: last-minute requests, unrealistic timelines, and the chaos that comes when others don’t think ahead. In this episode, I talk about why rushed work rarely leads to great results, how constantly scrambling chips away at your standards, and the hard...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who loves being an entrepreneur—and wants to be known for more than just that role.  My guest today is Michael Fabiano—world-renowned opera singer, pilot, nonprofit founder, and a tech partner building a smart CRM for entertainment venues. Michael and I dig into what it means to break free from labels, why chasing multiple passions can...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who feels conflicted when asked: do you need a vacation, or an escape? There’s a difference between running away from your life and taking a break to recharge. In this episode, I share how I’ve confused the two in the past, what it signaled about the way I was working, and the mindset shift that helped me build a life I don’t want to run fr...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who’s curious about what truly sets successful CEOs apart—and how to grow into the kind of leader your team needs. My guest today is Patrick Thean, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and CEO coach. Patrick founded his first company in his 20s and landed it on the Inc. 500 list, and for the past few decades he’s been coaching high-performing...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who needs the reminder to look back, take stock of how far you’ve come, and celebrate your wins. As part of our summer rebroadcast series, I’m revisiting the story of my very first company—a vegan cookie business I started over a decade ago. (Cookies, sounds fun! But it was hard.) I shared this story more when I first started Accelity, and...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who has ever looked at a wildly successful person and thought, “They must have it all figured out.” I’m revisiting one of my favorite guest conversations with Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., and author of Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters. Kara and I dig into the universal feeling of doubt—how it shows up even for people...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone feeling the slowdown in sales and looking for real strategies to keep deals moving. As we wrap up summer, this felt like the perfect episode to revisit. Uncertainty is high, job numbers are down, and people are being extra cautious with how they spend their money. If you're feeling the pressure, you're not alone. In this replay, I’m sharing...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who’s navigating the challenges of raising money, growing a startup, or balancing ambition with real life. My guest today is Vicky Boudreau, the CEO and co-founder of Heylist, an influencer marketing SaaS platform. Vicky and I discuss her journey from PR agency owner to tech founder, what she saw in the influencer space that led to building...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for any leader still trying to drag their team back into the office—or manage remote work like it’s a surveillance state. I share the policies that work for my agency, what we’ve tried (and ditched), and how leaning into trust, autonomy and clarity has led to a 4.6-year average retention rate—more than double the agency standard. Tune in to rethink wh...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who’s curious about longevity—or wondering if “reversing aging” is actually possible. My guest today is Chris Mirabile, founder and CEO of NOVOS, a healthtech company tackling the 12 biological causes of aging. Chris shares how surviving a brain tumor at 16 sparked his obsession with longevity—and why slowing down aging is more science than...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for any leader who’s eager to become both kind and clear. Too often, kindness is mistaken for passivity—and directness for harshness. But the best leaders strike a balance. In this episode, I’m breaking down what it really means to lead with kindness and strength, based on my own growth from overly confrontational to overly cautious—and now, learning...