The Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast

Millions of people dream of giving a TEDx Talk. Very few understand what it actually takes to earn one. In this episode, Daniel Wood sits down with speaker coach and TEDx curator Tara Lafon Gooch to break down the entire TEDx process—from finding an idea worth sharing to crafting a talk that captures attention and opens doors. If you've ever wanted to become a TEDx speaker, build your persona...

Most people know Nike as the world's biggest sports brand. Few know how close it came to missing the opportunity that changed everything. In the final episode of our Nike series, Daniel Wood brings together every chapter of Phil Knight's remarkable journey—from a young entrepreneur with an idea to the company that transformed the sports industry forever. This episode follows Nike through...

Most people recognize the Nike Swoosh. Few know the incredible story behind how it came to exist. In Part 4 of our Nike series, Daniel Wood follows Phil Knight through one of the most defining chapters in the company's history. Blue Ribbon Sports is growing rapidly, but behind the scenes, the business is hanging by a thread. Banks are pulling credit, shipments keep arriving late, and the part...

Most people know Nike as one of the biggest brands in the world. Few realize the company almost never got off the ground. In Part 3 of our Nike series, Daniel Wood follows Phil Knight through the most frustrating period of his entrepreneurial journey. After convincing a Japanese manufacturer to work with him, Phil waits an unbelievable 14 months for his first shipment of shoes while everyone aroun...

Most people know Nike as one of the biggest brands in the world. Few know how it actually started. In Part 2 of our Nike series, Daniel Wood follows 24-year-old Phil Knight as he arrives in Japan with nothing more than an idea, a market analysis, and a dream. What happens next sounds almost impossible. With no company, no employees, no inventory, and no money, Phil walks into the headquarters of J...

How does one of the world's most iconic brands begin? Not with millions of dollars. Not with investors. Not with a perfect business plan. It started with a young man who borrowed money from his father, got rejected by banks, struggled with self-doubt, and became obsessed with a simple question: Could Japanese running shoes compete with industry giants like Adidas and Puma? In this special epi...

What happens when you lose everything? In this powerful episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with JayR McIntyre — better known as “The Hood Motivator” — to talk about war, trauma, bankruptcy, rebuilding your identity, and turning pain into purpose. JayR McIntyre opens up about growing up around violence, joining the Army after 9/11, serving multiple deployments in...

Most people would rather quit their job than have one uncomfortable conversation. In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Tessa White — better known online as “The Job Doctor” — to talk about why modern careers are breaking people, why workplace conflict is being avoided at all costs, and what actually creates long-term career growth in today’s rapidly c...

Most people wait until their body breaks down before they start paying attention. But what if wellness is less about fixing yourself later — and more about building the right rhythm now? In this episode, Lawrence Ellyard joins Daniel Wood to talk about wellness, longevity, mindfulness, and what he calls “The New Woo” — the growing shift where practices like breathwork, cold exposure, sauna, ground...

Most people spend years trying to fix what makes them different. In reality, that difference might be the exact thing that sets them apart. In this episode, "Valeriya Hjertenaes  " shares her journey from struggling with OCD and seeking help in a mental health institution to becoming Miss World Norway and building a global platform around neurodiversity and leadership. This conversation...

Most people don’t fail because they lack strategy.  They fail because they can’t hold what they create. In this episode, Ozana Giusca explains why high achievers often experience cycles of growth and collapse—and what’s really happening beneath the surface. From identity patterns to nervous system limits, this conversation reveals why success alone isn’t enough. It’s not about getting there.  It’s...

Most people don’t fail in leadership because they lack skill. They fail because they can’t connect. In this episode, Daniel Wood sits down with Jennifer K. Hill—one of the most connected people in the world—who shares how she went from self-hatred, broken relationships, and what she calls her “asshole era”… to building life-changing relationships at scale. This is not theory.  This is lived transf...

You’re posting content.  You’ve got a message.  So why are you still not breaking through? In this episode, Daniel Wood sits down with media expert Aldwyn Altuney (The Media Queen), who shares what actually separates people who grow fast online… from those who stay invisible. The truth is simple:  It’s not your message. It’s how you package and position it. With over 40 years of experience across...

You’re still showing up. Still producing. Still pushing forward.  So why do you feel numb, overwhelmed, or disconnected? In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Petra Brunnbauer, an expert in nervous system regulation and functional freeze — a hidden state where high performers appear successful on the outside but are shutting down internally. Most peopl...

Why do people sabotage their own success — even when they know exactly what to do? In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Ceil Stanford, a high-performance coach who has worked with Robert Kiyosaki and Blair Singer. Ceil breaks down the real reason behind self-sabotage — and why it has nothing to do with intelligence, effort, or opportunity. Most people...

What if the real power in communication isn’t your words… but the energy, breath, and presence behind them? In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Arthur Samuel Joseph — one of the world’s leading communication strategists and the founder of Vocal Awareness. Arthur has coached some of the most influential people in the world, including Tony Robbins , el...

What would it take for you to keep going… when your body is breaking, your mind is doubting, and quitting feels justified? In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Sharon Jessop — endurance athlete, speaker, and conservation advocate — who ran 102 consecutive half marathons while raising awareness for rhino conservation. This isn’t just a story about runn...

What if the real edge in business isn’t hustle, strategy, or even talent… but love? In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Steve Farber — leadership expert, culture strategist, and author of Love Is Just Damn Good Business — to unpack a word most leaders avoid and almost every great company needs more of. Steve explains why the strongest businesses don’...

What if the reason you need motivation… is because you’re chasing the wrong values? In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Dr. John Demartini — researcher, author, and human behavior expert — to break down what truly drives performance, discipline, and fulfillment. Dr. Demartini explains that every human being lives by a hierarchy of values — and your l...

What if the real cost of conflict isn’t the argument… but what it quietly destroys after? In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Jane Gunn — a mediator and conflict resolution expert who has spent decades helping people, businesses, and major institutions handle high-stakes disputes without burning everything down. Jane breaks conflict down in a way tha...

Talent gets you in the room. Focus keeps you there. In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Sandy Cohen — a mindset development coach who has worked with elite performers, including professional athletes and Olympians. This isn’t a sports-only conversation. Sandy breaks down what separates “almost great” from world-class in any field: business, leadershi...

What does it actually take to rise above everyone else in a brutally crowded industry—and turn personal talent into a company worth over $100 million? In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast , Daniel Wood sits down with Jenna Jamison to break down how she transformed herself from a performer into a business operator, brand architect, and ultimately the founder of Club Jenna—one of...

What if the biggest risk with AI isn’t the tech… but the way we’re thinking about it? In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Michael Clark — author of Our Moment and a global advisor on the future of work, data, and AI. Michael has advised executives, central banks, and governments, and previously led global digital transformation strategy consulting at...

Most entrepreneurs think they know how they’re doing — until the numbers say otherwise. In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast , Daniel Wood sits down with Jairek Robbins , entrepreneur and performance coach (and yes, the son of Tony Robbins) for a conversation that cuts through the hype and gets real about AI, decision-making, and what actually drives business results. Jairek exp...

What happens when you reach the top — and then lose everything? In this powerful episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast , Daniel Wood sits down with Marquez Ogden , former NFL offensive lineman turned entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and business leader, for one of the most raw and honest conversations we’ve had on the show. Marquez shares his full story — from being drafted into the NFL, b...