Unfiltered Solopreneur

🎙️ 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧: This episode is part of Building Solo: Four Indian Women Who Rewrote the Rules — a four-part mini-series featuring women who left corporate life to build businesses on their own terms. This is Episode 4 of 4.  Women in advertising are searching for one thing today: how to reclaim their voice rebuild confidence, and step into a creative career on their own terms. In this episode of...

SERIES ALERT This episode is part of Building Solo: Four Indian Women Who Rewrote the Rules — a four-part mini-series featuring women who left corporate life to build businesses on their own terms. This is Episode 3 of 4. Overcoming self-doubt as a solopreneur isn’t about working harder — it’s about redefining how you think about power, identity, and the value you bring into the world. In this epi...

Stop letting passion sabotage profit. Learn the uncompromising, bottom-line-first strategies that lead to 35 years of solopreneur success and market leadership. This is the tactical blueprint for longevity: How do you stay relevant for 35 years — in a market where trends shift every three months? In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sits down with Monisha Gidwani, who is Fo...

How do you reinvent your career after 50 when fear, loneliness, and self-doubt creep in? After decades in corporate life, many solopreneurs hit a wall of exhaustion and invisibility. Learn the mindset shift required for a corporate exit and how to rebuild your self-worth as a solopreneur. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sits down with Oindrila Roy. After 27 years in ad...

How do you pivot from 25 years in emergency medicine to building a solo financial planning firm? Dr. Jeff Finance reveals how he mastered reinvention without losing his purpose. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sits down with Jeff Weintraub, an ER physician turned financial planner, who now helps clients maximize wealth, health, and happiness. Jeff shares how he built h...

Struggling with time, sales, or wasted marketing spent as a solopreneur? Discover how to avoid the biggest mistakes that stall growth — from chasing the wrong clients to burning cash on ads that don’t convert.(Note: Meta description or be the first line under the video/audio player.) In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sits down with Dan Griffith— a veteran of 15+ years in...

Change doesn’t have to derail your business. In this episode, former CEO turned executive coach Kimberly Boyd shares how leaders and solopreneurs can navigate uncertainty with resilience, clarity, and alignment. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with former CEO Kimberly Boyd, who shares her expertise on guiding leaders and teams through periods of significant chan...

How do solopreneurs find resilience after corporate layoffs and burnout? In this episode, Adam shares his journey of leaving 20+ years in marketing to build a thriving solopreneur coaching business.(Note: Meta description or be the first line under the video/audio player.) In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Adam W.Barney, who is an author, energy coach, and fo...

Networking for solopreneurs isn’t about chasing leads—it’s about building authentic relationships that create referrals, resilience, and long-term growth without burnout.   In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with John Harvey, founder of an exclusive networking club in Southwest England, shares how he almost walked away from his business in year one due to feeling o...

From midlife career rejection to a thriving media company, discover how to turn your biggest setback into your greatest comeback with guest Che, a seasoned professional who transformed her career after facing employment rejection. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Che Marville, a media company founder who transformed her career after facing midlife employment...

Entrepreneur burnout recovery starts with one hard truth: belonging can’t come from corporate validation—it must come from within.(Note: Meta description or be the first line under the video/audio player.) In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Rachel Fox,who is an author, purpose coach, keynote speaker, professor, and founder of a non-profit organization. She sha...

Ghostwriting isn’t about being invisible—it’s about making voices unforgettable. In this episode, ghostwriter Jessica shares how preserving her grandfather’s life stories turned into a thriving solopreneur business.   In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Jessica Bross, a ghostwriter and founder of Cider Spoon Stories, shares her journey of turning her grandfathe...

Struggling with entrepreneur burnout recovery? Discover how Joana, a former Microsoft engineer, healed severe exhaustion and reignited her purpose through Traditional Chinese Medicine and food therapy.  In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Joana Castro, who left a thriving tech career to reclaim her health and build a purpose-driven business. From rejecting anti...

You can’t scale chaos. In this episode, Adrienne shares how solopreneurs can master skills, structure, and systems to build cashflow and reclaim freedom.  In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Adrienne Hill, who is a systems strategist and former corporate project manager who helps solopreneurs turn chaos into predictable cashflow. She’s known for teaching practi...

Masculine leadership coaching isn’t about outdated “alpha” roles—it’s about learning presence, purpose, and power. In this episode, financial advisor-turned-coach Jamael Harris shares how divorce, denial, and self-discovery transformed his identity—and why so many men still resist help until it’s too late. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Jamael Harris, foun...

Can unhealed trauma block business growth? Discover how Armada helps solopreneurs access divine strategy, release emotional pain, and build spiritually aligned businesses that truly thrive. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Dr. Armada Pinkins, a spiritual strategist and coach, shares how she helps solopreneurs overcome challenges by merging spiritual wisdom w...

Discover authentic healing rooted in family wisdom as Somya turns a cancer diagnosis and past trauma into two soulful businesses blending ancient traditions with modern healing for both humans and pets. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Somyata Saxena, how she recounts her unexpected entry into cancer research and the profound realization that shifted her pat...

How do you rebuild after an ego death triggered by unexpected career loss? Discover how Ipek turned grief into growth—and built a calm, joyful business rooted in mindful leadership.  In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Ipek Williamson, How after losing her identity as a 20-year executive assistant, Ipek spiraled into fear and self-doubt. But instead of returnin...

Searching for the courage to start your business—and stick to your values? Discover how Deitra Payne turned personal loss and introversion into a mission-driven business that champions gratitude, integrity, and bold dreams. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Dr. Deitra C. Payne, a former educator who transformed adversity into fuel for a new entrepreneurial ch...

In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Angela Heath, breaks down how authorship, AI tools, and authentic thought leadership helped her reclaim her time and amplify her influence. From consulting to publishing to digital events, Angela reveals how she rebuilt her business model around clarity, cash flow, and personal boundaries—after hitting rock bottom. Key Topics...

How do you turn burnout and layoffs into a slow, purpose-filled business? Former tech exec Hannah shares how creative wellness helped her reclaim joy and build Room for Calm. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Hannah Baker, a former tech operations executive, navigated multiple rounds of layoffs—eventually including herself—to reclaim her presence and purpose...

How do you build a home decor brand from scratch—while juggling burnout, funding gaps, and full-time work? Jen Dayton shares how she turned exhaustion into entrepreneurial resilience. (Note:Meta description or be the first line under the video/audio player.) In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Jen Dayton reveals her journey from corporate sales and undiagnosed...

In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Bast Madama, a multidisciplinary artist and founder of Lainaverse—shares how she left underpaid freelance gigs and soul-sucking day jobs to build a life rooted in ownership, authenticity, and creative freedom. From blogging for cannabis brands to rejecting service work in favor of her own IP, Bast walks us through how she’s d...

In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Nick LeRoy, Discover how layoffs sparked his journey to building a thriving consulting practice and a personal brand without a "master plan." This episode provides actionable strategies for solopreneurs seeking to navigate industry shifts and build lasting relevance. Nick shares how “slow burn” solopreneurship beats big plans...

How do you walk away from a 30-year career at Boeing—and start over at 50? Discover how Adriana Ocampo turned her aerospace legacy into a purpose-driven solo business. (Note: Meta description or be the first line under the video/audio player.) In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Adriana Ocampo Senior, an aerospace executive turned solopreneur, who shares how sh...