Unfiltered Solopreneur

Entrepreneur burnout isn't always caused by working too hard. Sometimes it happens when your success no longer aligns with who you've become.  In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sit down with Nataliya, who is a leadership coach, former startup executive, investor, speaker, and author who helps women stop performing success and start building businesses aligned with their...

Discover the roadmap to entrepreneur burnout recovery and transition from endless grinding to an intentional lifestyle. If you are constantly exhausted but unable to find true rest, your internal alignment might be broken. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil sits down with Derrek Cooper, a former Navy nuclear submarine torpedoman turned big tech VP, who walked away from corporat...

Finding your voice, overcoming imposter syndrome, and building confidence as a solopreneur doesn't happen by avoiding mistakes—it happens by learning to "screw up happy."  This episode was recorded as part of a pilot partnership with Creative Space, a global infrastructure and long-term support system for solopreneurs working across sustainability, social impact, and systems change. In this episod...

Building a beverage brand as a solopreneur takes aggressive patience, emotional resilience, and the ability to keep moving when everything feels uncertain. This episode was recorded as part of a pilot partnership with Creative Space, a global infrastructure and long-term support system for solopreneurs working across sustainability, social impact, and systems change. In this episode of Unfiltered...

Entrepreneur resilience and people-first leadership are the real drivers of sustainable business growth. Learn how to build a seven-figure company through people-first leadership and resilient business strategies, even after facing career-altering setbacks and entrepreneurial failure.  In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Sandra Coker, who is the founder and CEO...

Rebuild after burnout by shifting from a reactive corporate engine to absolute solopreneur freedom—without losing your clients or letting the fear of appearing weak hold you back. This episode was recorded as part of a pilot partnership with Creative Space, a global community of solopreneurs working across sustainability, social impact, and systems change. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur...

Editor’s Note: We experienced a few minor audio issues during recording. Most have been cleaned up, though you may notice one or two brief moments in the conversation. Thanks for your patience. We felt the value of the discussion was too strong not to share. Personal branding for solopreneurs isn’t about your resume—it’s about how clients experience you. In this episode, Rita B. Allen breaks down...

Burnout recovery for solopreneurs starts with identity—not strategy. This episode breaks down how over-identifying with your business leads to collapse, and how to rebuild without losing yourself. ( Note: Meta description or be the first line under the video/audio player. ) In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur , host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Paden Hughes, who is a seasoned consultant and foun...

Solopreneur burnout recovery isn’t about working harder—it’s about redefining progress, removing urgency, and building sustainable growth without sacrificing your life. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Angela Marie D`Antonio, who is a former dancer, chemist, and midwife turned sales consultant—unpacks the psychological trap of "being behind" and why chasing...

Stop sanding down your skills to fit a niche—reignite your purpose and learn how to use storytelling and immersive visualization to step into the future version of yourself. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Magdalena Kim Novak, who is an entrepreneurial artist and trained experience designer specializing in multi-sensory and immersive experiences that drive...

If you've ever hit a revenue ceiling, questioned whether the business you're building is actually the one you want, or felt the invisible weight of burnout masking itself as ambition — this episode is for you.  In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Annie Yatch who is the founder of Reinvention XO and a transformation strategist for high-performance entrepreneurs....

Stop failing at retirement and start building your legacy. Learn how to transition from corporate burnout to a high-impact solo coaching practice using the “rewirement” framework. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Doland White, who is a veteran tech executive, "accidental leader," and CEO coach with over three decades of experience managing billion-dollar rev...

Stop being a slave to your own business. Solopreneur time management gets easier when you stop building from panic. Learn how strategic part-time work, clearer niche thinking, and healthier rhythms can help solopreneurs grow without burning out. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Ruth, who is the initiator of Creative Space, a nature-based, co-creative ecosyst...

Entrepreneur burnout is preventable—if you build your business differently. In this episode, Cynthia shares how she helps burned-out humans “feel like humans again” and what solopreneurs can learn from corporate wellness strategy.  In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Cynthia Conigliaro, who is the founder of WorkWell Webinars, with an MBA and a Master’s in Soci...

Most founders are "dying behind their success". Discover how one man built a £20 million empire only to realize he had spent years climbing the wrong mountain.  In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Steve Bennett, who built and sold a £20M recruitment business before training as a transformation coach specializing in purpose, clarity, and success habits. His work...

Stop equating "busy" with success and start building a business that serves your life, not the other way around. Learn how to move from a high-stress "whack-a-mole" agency environment to a streamlined, purposeful operation. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Dylan Clayton Bost, who is a former architect and Disney Imagineer who transitioned from running a 25-p...

Entrepreneur burnout recovery starts with emotional release—not mindset hacks. If you’re waking up with dread despite revenue, awards, and success, this episode explains why grit and resilience aren’t solving the real problem.  In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Rochelle Carrington,a former Condé Nast executive turned category-builder who challenges the "minds...

Corporate burnout recovery starts with identity—not resumes or hustle. In this episode, Jennifer shares how losing alignment inside corporate life pushed her to reclaim her power and rebuild work on her own terms. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Jennifer Carter, who is a former nonprofit executive turned leadership and career coach who helps high-achieving...

Stop bracing and start leading. Learn how to overcome spotlight anxiety and imposter friction using proven nervous system science to reclaim your focus and prevent entrepreneur burnout.  In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Sahana Sharan, who Sahana is a physician-trained healthcare leader and executive coach specializing in nervous system regulation, emotional...

Career rejection and limbo can destroy confidence—or create clarity. In this episode, Versaviya shares how getting rejected by her dream job led her to hire herself and build a focused solopreneur business. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Versaviya Despars, She is a messaging-first designer who helps startup founders turn complex ideas into clear pitch deck...

Stop settling for a beige, boring business.  Learn how to build a personal brand that cuts through the noise and turns 30 years of expertise into a high-demand niche.  In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sits down with Michael Bustin (AKA The Bustinator) founder of Material AF and the world’s first Material Brand Critic—breaks down how he built a sharply differentiated bra...

Burnout recovery for high-achieving solopreneurs starts by slowing down, not doing more. Jamie shares how overwork, misalignment, and sleep deprivation forced her to rebuild clarity and redefine success.  In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Jamie Braunstein, she is a former corporate leader with 16+ years at ESPN and Disney, where she led large-scale finance, o...

Slow growth business strategy isn’t about fewer sales—it’s about building trust, repeat customers, and community. Jasraj shares how slowing down helped him grow Roaming Bean Coffee without investors or ads.  In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sits down with Jasraj Sangha, He shares his journey from the fast-paced world of tech optimization and operations roles at startups...

How do you leave a secure career and trust your intuition to build a business? Former FBI analyst Adam Dickinson shares how he blends intelligence analysis and intuition to make aligned decisions as a solopreneur. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sits down with Adam Dickinson, who is a former FBI intelligence analyst with 15 years of experience analyzing threats and gui...