That One Time with Adam Metwally

Today I Sit Down with Stephen Timoney Stephen specializes in helping business owners and leaders eliminate unproductive habits to enhance productivity and align with their future selves. We delve into his journey from making unproductive life choices to taking 100% responsibility for his life, discussing strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs, removing "dumb habits," and aligning daily actions with long-term goals. 🕒 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Stephen Timoney 02:55 The Journey of Self-Discovery 06:10 Balancing Fun and Long-Term Vision 08:58 The Impact of Inputs on Personal Development 12:05 Mini Walks and Productivity 27:08 Taking 100% Responsibility 33:06 The Role of Writing in Personal Growth 42:01 Overcoming Challenges and Identity Shifts 50:59 Identifying and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 01:16:53 The Impact of Starting a Business on Personal Growth 🤝 Partners: Legacy — A men's health company with the most advanced at-home semen analysis test. Use the code 'TOT' to get 10% off at www.givelegacy.com ✌🏼 Affiliates: Vitadrop — Healthy Hydration & Vitamins. Use the code 'TOT' to get 25% off at vitadrop.com.au/TOT 💌 Join Our Newsletter (Coming Soon): Sign up here 🔗 Follow Stephen Timoney: Website Instagram X (Twitter) LinkedIn YouTube Get in Touch: 🌍 Our website: thatonetimepodcast.com 🌍 Advertise with us: partnerships@thatonetimepodcast.com 🌍 Book us: bookings@thatonetimepodcast.com Join Our Community: 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube 🗣️ Listen on Spotify 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts 📸 Follow us on Instagram 🐦 Follow us on X (Twitter) 🎵 Follow us on TikTok 💭 About Us: Each week I dive into the lives, habits, and lessons of some of the most successful and interesting people—providing actionable insights for your day-to-day life. The podcast focuses on health, wealth, and wisdom, featuring in-depth conversations with unique individuals. Hosted by Adam Metwally Produced by Joe Fowler. 🎶 Music: By — HNNY Listen here

Today I Sit Down with Chef Seth Levine Seth Levine is a former Goldman Sachs trader turned renowned chef and restaurateur, known for his inventive culinary style and creative approach to food. After gaining fame on Hell's Kitchen, Seth went on to open multiple successful restaurants in New York City, The Hamptons, and London. The episode also features a live cooking segment where Seth introduces Adam to gourmet delights like caviar and wagyu beef. 🕒 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Cooking for Anthony Bourdain 11:52 Early Entrepreneurial Spirit 28:53 Career in Finance and Transition to Hospitality 36:02 Navigating the Culinary World and Celebrity Influence 41:40 The Art of Intelligent Risk-Taking 45:45 The Yogurt Venture 01:00:11 The State of Hospitality in New York 01:10:06 The Impact of COVID on Business Dynamics 01:14:00 The Future of New York: Challenges and Opportunities 01:24:10 Seth Cooks For Adam 01:31:55 Final Questions 🤝 Partners: Legacy — A men's health company with the most advanced at-home semen analysis test. Understand your sperm health and freeze your youngest, healthiest sample today — Use the code 'TOT' to get 10% off your purchase at www.givelegacy.com ✌🏼 Affiliates: Vitadrop — Healthy Hydration & Vitamins (Sleep / Hydration / Focus & Collagen) — Use the code 'TOT' to get 25% off your purchase at vitadrop.com.au/TOT Filmed at Conversations For A While — Chelsea, New York Book via https://musicforawhile.nyc/podcast 💌 Join Our Newsletter (Coming Soon): Sign up here 🔗 Follow Seth Levine: @chefsethlevine on Instagram Get in Touch: 🌍 Our website: thatonetimepodcast.com 🌍 Advertise with us: partnerships@thatonetimepodcast.com 🌍 Book us: bookings@thatonetimepodcast.com Join Our Community: 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube 🗣️ Listen on Spotify 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts 📸 Follow us on Instagram 🐦 Follow us on X (Twitter) 🎵 Follow us on TikTok 💭 About Us: Each week I’ll be deep diving into the lives, habits, and lessons of some of the most successful and interesting people in the world—teasing out their curiosities and aiming to provide actionable insights for your day-to-day life. The podcast focuses on the pillars of health, wealth, and wisdom, and each episode is an in-depth, vulnerable conversation with a unique individual taking on the world in their own unique way. Expect episodes on business, marketing, health, spirituality, biohacking, mindset, content creation, and more! Hosted by Adam Metwally Produced by Joe Fowler. 🎶 Music: By — HNNYListen here

Today I sit down with Sofi Ibrahim AKA The Odditty, an entrepreneur and content creator who shares her inspiring journey from Nigeria to the US. Sofi discusses her experiences with resilience, cultural identity, and the importance of self-love and acceptance. The conversation delves into Sofi's commitment to living unapologetically, encouraging listeners to pursue their own adventures and experiences. 🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The Journey of Sofi Ibrahim AKA The Odditty 18:37 Navigating Challenges and Resilience 25:42 Cultural Identity and Self-Expression 35:28 The Importance of Choice and Adventure 53:08 Self-Love and Acceptance 57:58 Self-Care Routines and Practices 59:52 Navigating Mental Health and Personal Struggles 01:02:26 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing 01:05:37 Building Trust and Healthy Relationships 01:08:55 The Power of Reflection and Inner Child Work 01:12:55 Breathing Techniques and Mindfulness 01:15:37 Writing as a Tool for Self-Expression 01:20:02 The Evolution of Content Creation 01:25:33 The Importance of Hard Work and Perseverance 01:29:51 Believing in Yourself and Your Dreams 01:34:46 Philosophical Views on Life and Existence 01:46:51 The Meaning of Life and Living Fully 🤝 PARTNERS: Legacy — A men's health company with the most advanced at-home semen analysis test. Understand your sperm health and freeze your youngest, healthiest sample today — Use code 'TOT' for 10% off your purchase here. ✌🏼 AFFILIATES: Vitadrop — Healthy Hydration & Vitamins (Sleep / Hydration / Focus & Collagen) — Use code 'TOT' for 25% off your purchase here. Filmed at Conversations For A While — Chelsea, New York Book via https://musicforawhile.nyc/podcast 🔗 FOLLOW SOFIE IBRAHIM Website Instagram TikTok YouTube GET IN TOUCH: Our website: www.thatonetimepodcast.com Advertise with us: partnerships@thatonetimepodcast.com Book us: bookings@thatonetimepodcast.com JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: YouTube Spotify Apple Instagram X / Twitter TikTok 💭 ABOUT US: Each week I’ll be deep diving into the lives, habits and lessons of some of the most successful and interesting people in the world - teasing out their curiosities and aiming to provide actionable insights for your day-to-day life. The podcast focuses on the pillars of health, wealth, and wisdom - and each episode is an in-depth, vulnerable conversation with a unique individual taking on the world in their unique way. Expect episodes on business, marketing, health, spirituality, biohacking, mindset, content creation, and more! Hosted by Adam Metwally Produced by Joe Fowler 🎶 Music: By — HNNY

Well it's been a minute since the two of us sat down and had a chat. A lot has happened and changed in both our world's and like everyone, we're trying navigate the constant curve balls life is throwing in our direction. But that's also the fun of it. In this episode, Adam shares the story about that one time a spontaneous trip to New York went from 6 days to 6 weeks and how when fate and opportunity came knocking, he took a leap of faith. We cover a lot in this episode when it comes to ways of putting yourself out there and making friends in new places. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy!

This week's guest is one of our favourite humans, most know her as Jenna or by her Instagram @loveludie. Jenna has some of the most interesting (and hilarious) stories about how curiosity and imagination led her to be a shop owner, a candle maker, and finally, a renowned artist working and collaborating with some pretty major brands.  But although the highs may seem all well and good, it hasn't come without some extreme lows. We explore some of these in this episode as well as how to move through the good, the bad and the ugly when life keeps throwing you curveballs. 

Our next guest is someone whose energy is so infectious you can't help but smile around her. Pernilla's love of creative expression began when she was a young girl who loved dancing. Her career as a professional dancer brought her to LA where she began to fall in love with overall health and wellness. This is what led her to starting a YouTube channel and why she is on a mission to help people create a happier life. How does she do that? By creating content that focuses on health and wellness across her social platforms ranging from YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. As well as her podcast, Challenge Your Norm. In this episode, we discuss everything from creating real, authentic and engaging content for an audience that is yours and how to find your voice in a saturated market. Pernilla shares all her tips on how to grow any platform your on in a way that doesn't involve selling your soul in the process. 

In today's episode, Adam speaks to Thatcher who is a guy that's not afraid to take a risk and a chance on himself. 11 years ago he bought a bar and turned it into a thriving business in New York City.  This episode explores what happens when you combine a dream with the desire and intention to just go for it. After all, no risk, no story right?

Today’s episode guest is a guy who went from nature photographer to podcaster and philosophy educator. He managed to combine his passion for landscape photography and learning of stoic teachings to amass a following of over 180k. How’d he do it? Well, listen to find out. See you back here same place, same time next week.  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM - @thatonetime_podcastFOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://bit.ly/3D1FCsgSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - https://bit.ly/3CKt889

This week's guest is a woman who has a lifetime of stories to share. Prasiddha is a Dharmic Healer and coach who teaches Eastern Philosophy through the spiritual healing sciences of Yoga, Ayurveda & Tantra. After she spent two years in an Ashram in India she saw it as the experience that changed her life forever. It awoke something within her that has now enabled her to empower other people to release what is no longer serving them and become who it is they have always been. This chat between Adam and Prasiddha is an insightful look into mindfulness, ayurvedic practices, and spirituality.

This week's guest is nonother than Max Lowenstein or as the Instagram world knows, him @healingmotions. Max who is a registered dietician nutritionist with a master's degree in clinical nutrition spends most of his time researching and learning about how to live a well-nourished purposeful life. As well as being a registered dietician nutritionist he’s also a published author and breath-work guide. Breathwork has become something he is passionate about teaching and sharing with the world. And if all that wasn’t enough he is also the co-founder of an online yoga platform called How To Practice Yoga and a medicinal mushroom supplements brand called Nutro Mushroom. Max is a wealth of knowledge across many different areas of life and we're excited to share this episode with you guys! Make sure you subscribe to the podcast and we'll see you back here same place, same time next week. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM - @thatonetime_podcast FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://bit.ly/3D1FCsg SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - https://bit.ly/3CKt889

On this week's episode we have 2021's Miss Universe Australia - Daria Varlamova. Daria shares with us her experience being crowned as Miss Universe Australia but also what it took to actually get there (it wasn't as easy as some might think) We explore her upbringing in Soviet Russia and what it was like coming to Australia at a young age and always feeling like an outcast or somewhat 'different'. This episode is filled with loads of stories and ways in which she herself overcame the feeling of rejection after multiple attempts at entering MUA as well as what she hopes to do with her title in the future.  We loved having her on the show and having her share her experiences and stories.  See you back here same place, same time next week. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM - @thatonetime_podcast FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://bit.ly/3D1FCsg SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - https://bit.ly/3CKt889

Today Adam sits down with Timm Chiusano. Timm is an Emmy‑winning former Fortune 100 creative executive turned writer and creator who now teaches appreciation, leadership and work‑life sanity to millions online.In this conversation Timm breaks down the idea of getting “addicted to appreciation” – the daily practice that helped him lead 240 people at a Fortune 100 company, walk away from a ~$700k salary, and build a life that actually feels good, not just looks good.We go deep on how a single line from his mum – “you have two choices in life, a good time or a bad time” – carried his family through addiction, cancer and career setbacks, and how that same mindset can change how you see your own problems today.🔗 Follow Timm:InstagramYouTubeTikTok🕒 Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:05 Timm's early years8:01 How to have the best day humanely possible16:24 Trying too hard28:58 Changing mindsets at scale32:22 The 12 hour walk39:13 Timm's content52:37 Appreciation vs gratitude1:04:42 Appreciation and kindness1:30:25 Philosophical questions✌🏼 Support the podcast by purchasing products we love:💧 Vitadrop — Healthy Hydration & Vitamins (Sleep / Hydration / Focus & Collagen) — Use the code TOT to get 25% off your purchase @https://www.vitadrop.com.au/TOT🌍 Get in touch:Our website: https://www.thatonetimepodcast.comAdvertise with us: partnerships@thatonetimepodcast.comBook us: bookings@thatonetimepodcast.comJOIN OUR COMMUNITY:🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP62dkT4JUozGGlk7zT1afQ?sub_confirmation=1🗣️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CDS3KOgOSwmKCvK6BWS8B🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/that-one-time-with-adam-metwally/id1657317674📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatonetime_podcast/🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/itsadammetwally🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatonetime_podcast💭 About us:Each week I’ll be deep diving into the lives, habits and lessons of some of the most successful and interesting people in the world, teasing out their curiosities and aiming to provide actionable insights for your day-to-day life.The podcast focusses on the pillars of health, wealth and wisdom, and each episode is an in-depth, vulnerable conversation with a unique individual taking on the world in their own way.Expect episodes on business, marketing, health, spirituality, biohacking, mindset, content creation and more!Hosted by Adam Metwally – https://www.instagram.com/meetwally/Produced by Joe Fowler – https://www.instagram.com/joeefowler/🎶 Music:By — HNNYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r3Paw23_eQ

Introducing Timm Chiusano...Timm Chiusano is an Emmy award winning creative leader and former Spectrum Reach vice president who built and led a large in house creative team for a Fortune 100 media company. After his short videos about work, family and mindset attracted over a million followers, he left corporate life to focus on writing, speaking and creating content about appreciation, leadership and building a good life.🔗 FOLLOW TIMM:InstagramYouTubeTikTok🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Why should people wear suits everyday?0:34 How do you have time for everything?1:09 Most important storytelling lessons1:50 5 minute appreciation practice2:27 Why is running good for the soul?2:41 Is there any point in going to college?3:16 5 rules for thriving in any company?3:50 Weirdest productivity hack?4:13 Why did you fire yourself from a $700,000 job?4:36 Best piece of advice you've ever received?5:04 Nicest thing someone has done for you?5:34 Most famous persons contact?5:47 Strangest compliment6:24 Craziest "Holy Sh*t" storyGET IN TOUCH:🌍 Our website: www.thatonetimepodcast.com🌍 Advertise with us:partnerships@thatonetimepodcast.com🌍 Book us:bookings@thatonetimepodcast.comJOIN OUR COMMUNITY:🎥 YouTube: Subscribe here🗣️ Spotify: Listen on Spotify🍎 Apple: Listen on Apple Podcasts📸 Instagram: @thatonetime_podcast🐦 X / Twitter: @itsadammetwally🎵 TikTok: @thatonetime_podcast💭 ABOUT US:Each week I’ll be deep diving into the lives, habits and lessons of some of the most successful and interesting people in the world, teasing out their curiosities and aiming to provide actionable insights for your day to day life.The podcast focusses on the pillars of health, wealth and wisdom, and each episode is an in depth, vulnerable conversation with a unique individual taking on the world in their own way.Expect episodes on business, marketing, health, spirituality, biohacking, mindset, content creation and more!Hosted by Adam Metwally (@meetwally)Produced by Joe Fowler (@joeefowler).🎶 Music:By - HNNYListen on YouTube

Adam sits down with Brett Conti, a world-travelling YouTuber and entrepreneur who has built a life most people only dream about. Brett breaks down how he actually gets paid to travel, from credit card and airline point strategies to flying business and first class without paying full price, while sharing insane travel stories, close calls abroad, and the reality behind the highlight reel. They also unpack the pressure of content creation, why New York still matters, and how Brett is building his newest business while staying fully nomadic, offering a rare, honest look at what it really takes to design a life around freedom, travel, and impact.🔗 FOLLOW BRETT CONTI:InstagramYouTubeTikTokBeleaf Tea🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro2:07 Most dangerous travel experience4:39 Swimming from Asia to Europe8:16 The not-so-glamorous side of travel20:09 Luxury travel hacks + stories39:32 Misconceptions about full-time travel42:09 How to travel cheap49:42 The algorithm55:37 Beleaf Tea1:03:20 Entrepreneur tips1:07:17 NYC, the best city in the world✌🏼 SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY PURCHASING PRODUCTS WE LOVE:Vitadrop — Use code TOT for 25% offhttps://www.vitadrop.com.au/TOTVivobarefoot — Use code TOT for 20% offhttps://vivobarefoot.com/Blueprint — Use code TOT for 10% offhttps://friends.bryanjohnson.com/TOT5 Minute Journal — Use code TOT10https://www.intelligentchange.com/Notion — Support the podcasthttps://affiliate.notion.so/TOTHostage Tape — Sleep mouth tapehttps://www.hostagetape.comCarnivore Aurelius Collagen — Use code TOThttps://www.carnivoreaurelius.com/TOTBlue Light Glasses — Use code TOThttps://www.blockbluelight.com.auGET IN TOUCH:Website: thatonetimepodcast.comAdvertise: partnerships@thatonetimepodcast.comBookings: bookings@thatonetimepodcast.comJOIN OUR COMMUNITY:YouTube: SubscribeSpotify: FollowApple Podcasts: ListenInstagram: @thatonetime_podcastX: @itsadammetwallyTikTok: @thatonetime_podcastABOUT THE SHOW:Each week, Adam Metwally dives into the lives, habits, and lessons of some of the most interesting people in the world, across health, wealth, and wisdom. Expect honest conversations on business, mindset, content creation, spirituality, biohacking, and modern life.🎶 Music:HNNYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r3Paw23_eQ

Introducing Brett Conti…Brett Conti is a New York–based creator and entrepreneur known for honest storytelling about business, travel, and life in NYC. He has grown a YouTube audience of around a million subscribers while visiting 75+ countries and building brands from the ground up. Inspired by his grandfather’s textile career, Brett went from delivering burgers and living in a tiny Chinatown share to running ventures that put impact first. He is publicly building a wellness tea company to $1M in sales with the goal of funding a school in Cambodia. His work blends cultural insight, simple systems, and daily habits like early runs and 100 push-ups to keep focus and momentum.🔗 FOLLOW BRETT CONTI:https://www.instagram.com/brettccontihttps://www.youtube.com/user/brettcontihttps://www.tiktok.com/@brettcontihttps://drinkbeleaf.com/🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 How to hack the system to travel Business Class 1:22 Weirdest travel story 2:19 Mind blowing travel story 3:02 Best travel advice 3:31 5 most underrated countries 3:49 3 safe and cheap countries 4:43 How has stoicism impacted your life 5:12 Brett's morning routine 5:48 Why do you love the NYC marathon 6:30 How to build an online business 7:49 Who should not start their own business 8:38 5 lessons for moving to New York 10:19 Who shouldn't move to New York 11:14 5 favorite things about New York 12:56 Brett's party storyGET IN TOUCH:🌍 Website: www.thatonetimepodcast.com🌍 Advertise with us: partnerships@thatonetimepodcast.com🌍 Book us: bookings@thatonetimepodcast.comJOIN OUR COMMUNITY:🎥 YouTube: Subscribe here🗣️ Spotify: Listen on Spotify🍎 Apple: Listen on Apple Podcasts📸 Instagram: @thatonetime_podcast🐦 X / Twitter: @itsadammetwally🎵 TikTok: @thatonetime_podcast💭 ABOUT US:Each week I deep dive into the lives, habits, and lessons of some of the most successful and interesting people in the world, aiming to extract actionable insights for everyday life.The podcast focuses on the pillars of health, wealth, and wisdom. Each episode is an in-depth, honest conversation with a unique individual taking on the world in their own way.Expect episodes on business, marketing, health, spirituality, biohacking, mindset, content creation, and more.Hosted by Adam Metwally — https://www.instagram.com/meetwally/Produced by Joe Fowler — https://www.instagram.com/joeefowler/🎶 Music:By — HNNYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r3Paw23_eQ

What does it actually take to build a top-tier podcast or personal brand in 2025?Jake Hurwitz is the founder of Thursday Labs — the engine behind 50+ viral shows — and in this no-fluff rapid-fire interview, he breaks down exactly what most creators get wrong, how to stand out, and why your content must stand for something if you want it to work.We cover content strategy, going viral, burnout, building community, and the real ROI of podcasts — plus how Jake grew his own show, The Optimist, from crickets to 30k+ followers in weeks.If you're building a personal brand, launching a pod, or trying to grow an audience — this one’s a masterclass.🔗 FOLLOW JAKE: Instagram — @jakefromthursday The Optimist Podcast Instagram — @theoptimist.podcast🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The Journey of Entrepreneurship 05:51 Navigating Client Relationships 08:25 The Importance of Niche Markets 11:03 Quality vs. Quantity in Content 13:43 Lessons from Early Ventures 16:54 The Impact of Failure on Growth 19:32 Building a Sustainable Business 22:11 The Evolution of Podcasting 37:29 Marketing Strategies That Work 41:14 Shifting Focus from Self to Audience 51:17 Creating Meaningful Connections 55:18 Lessons from Failed Startups 01:00:18 The Transformative Power of Content Creation 01:05:12 Life Lessons for Entrepreneurs✌🏼 SUPPORT THE PODCAST: 💧 Vitadrop — Use code 'TOT' for 25% off — vitadrop.com.au/TOT 👟 Vivobarefoot — Use code 'TOT' for 20% off — vivobarefoot.comGET IN TOUCH: 🌍 Website: thatonetimepodcast.com 🌍 Advertise: partnerships@thatonetimepodcast.com 🌍 Bookings: bookings@thatonetimepodcast.comJOIN OUR COMMUNITY: 🎥 YouTube 🗣️ Spotify 🍎 Apple Podcasts 📸 Instagram 🐦 Twitter 🎵 TikTok💭 ABOUT US:Each week I’ll be deep diving into the lives, habits and lessons of some of the most successful and interesting people in the world — teasing out their curiosities and aiming to provide actionable insights for your day-to-day life.The podcast focusses on the pillars of health, wealth, and wisdom — and each episode is an in-depth, vulnerable conversation with a unique individual taking on the world in their own way.Hosted by: Adam MetwallyProduced by: Joe Fowler🎶 Music by HNNY:Listen here

Introducing Jake Hurwitz...Jake Hurwitz is a content strategist, podcast producer, and founder of Thursday Labs—a venture studio that helps creators and startups turn ideas into media-driven businesses. He’s best known for launching over 50 shows and helping entrepreneurs build personal brands that convert, combining deep storytelling with growth-savvy execution.Through his own podcast The Optimist, and his widely shared takes on authenticity, burnout recovery, and audience building, Jake champions a more human, sustainable approach to content and entrepreneurship. He’s worked with clients across tech, wellness, and the creator economy—carving out a niche at the intersection of narrative, brand, and digital leverage.🔗 FOLLOW JAKE: Instagram — @jakefromthursday The Optimist Podcast Website Instagram — @theoptimist.podcastGET IN TOUCH: 🌍 Website: www.thatonetimepodcast.com 🌍 Advertise: partnerships@thatonetimepodcast.com 🌍 Book us: bookings@thatonetimepodcast.comJOIN OUR COMMUNITY: 🎥 YouTube 🗣️ Spotify 🍎 Apple Podcasts 📸 Instagram 🐦 X / Twitter 🎵 TikTok💭 ABOUT US:Each week I dive deep into the lives, habits, and lessons of some of the most successful and interesting people in the world—teasing out their curiosities and sharing actionable insights for your day-to-day life.The show explores the pillars of health, wealth, and wisdom through vulnerable, long-form conversations with unique individuals navigating life on their own terms.Expect episodes on: business, marketing, health, spirituality, biohacking, mindset, content creation and more.Host: Adam MetwallyProducer: Joe Fowler🎶 Music:By — HNNYListen on YouTube

In this episode, Adam sits down with Darrell Lerner, a serial tech entrepreneur who co-founded Snap Interactive, scaling a garage startup to over 120 million users and $100 million in revenue without traditional venture capital. Darrell shares the real story behind Snap’s explosive growth, including the early pivot onto Facebook’s platform, how his team implemented swiping before Tinder, and why success often comes down to timing, testing, and the willingness to scrap months of work in pursuit of a better outcome.🔗 FOLLOW DARRELL:https://www.darrelllerner.com/https://www.instagram.com/dlerner2112/https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrelllerner/https://x.com/DarrellLerner🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:17 Garage Startup into $100M Revenue and 120M Users8:37 Bootstrapping a Startup in 202613:49 Darrell’s Early Years17:41 Frameworks Around Viral Customer Acquisition21:11 Inventing the Swipe Function (Before Tinder)29:36 The Facebook Opportunity35:37 The Power of Networking47:30 Co-Founding With Family Members52:21 Philosophical Questions✌🏼 SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY PURCHASING PRODUCTS WE LOVE:💧 Vitadrop — Healthy Hydration & Vitamins — Use code TOT for 25% offhttps://www.vitadrop.com.au/TOT👟 Vivobarefoot — Barefoot shoes I wear every day — Use code TOT for 20% offhttps://vivobarefoot.com/📵 Opal — iPhone blocking app I use dailyhttps://applink.opal.so/GET IN TOUCH:🌍 Website: www.thatonetimepodcast.com🌍 Advertise: partnerships@thatonetimepodcast.com🌍 Book us: bookings@thatonetimepodcast.comJOIN OUR COMMUNITY:🎥 YouTube: Subscribe here🗣️ Spotify: Listen here🍎 Apple Podcasts: Listen here📸 Instagram: @thatonetime_podcast🐦 X / Twitter: @itsadammetwally🎵 TikTok: @thatonetime_podcastABOUT US:Each week, Adam dives into the lives, habits, and lessons of some of the most successful and interesting people in the world, aiming to extract actionable insights for everyday life.The podcast focuses on the pillars of health, wealth, and wisdom, featuring in-depth, vulnerable conversations with individuals taking on the world in their own way.Hosted by Adam Metwally:https://www.instagram.com/meetwally/Produced by Joe Fowler:https://www.instagram.com/joeefowler/🎶 Music:By HNNYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r3Paw23_eQ

Introducing Darrell Lerner...Full episode out 12/23/2025Darrell Lerner is a serial tech entrepreneur and operator best known for co-founding Snap Interactive, a bootstrapped startup that scaled from a garage operation to over 120 million users and more than $100 million in revenue by riding the early Facebook platform wave. After Snap, he founded AllPaws, a pet adoption platform that applied dating-app mechanics to animal rescue and was later acquired by PetSmart. Across two decades, Darrell has built, scaled, and exited consumer internet businesses without relying on traditional venture capital, developing a reputation for capital efficiency, viral distribution, and disciplined decision-making.FOLLOW DARRELL:https://www.darrelllerner.com/https://www.instagram.com/dlerner2112/https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrelllerner/GET IN TOUCH:🌍 Our website:www.thatonetimepodcast.com🌍 Advertise with us:partnerships@thatonetimepodcast.com🌍 Book us:bookings@thatonetimepodcast.comJOIN OUR COMMUNITY:🎥 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP62dkT4JUozGGlk7zT1afQ🗣️ Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2CDS3KOgOSwmKCvK6BWS8B🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/that-one-time-with-adam-metwally/id1657317674📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thatonetime_podcast/🐦 X / Twitter:https://x.com/itsadammetwally🎵 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thatonetime_podcastABOUT US:Each week I’ll be deep diving into the lives, habits and lessons of some of the most successful and interesting people in the world, teasing out their curiosities and aiming to provide actionable insights for your day to day life.The podcast focuses on the pillars of health, wealth, and wisdom, and each episode is an in depth, vulnerable conversation with a unique individual taking on the world in their own way.Expect episodes on business, marketing, health, spirituality, biohacking, mindset, content creation and more.Hosted by Adam Metwally:https://www.instagram.com/meetwally/Produced by Joe Fowler:https://www.instagram.com/joeefowler/Music:By HNNYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r3Paw23_eQ

In this episode, Alexa breaks down the real story behind that transformation. The fear, the firing, the years of scraping by, budgeting groceries on $50 a week, and the moment she realised her “safe” career was slowly killing her soul.Before the brand deals, before the viral videos, before Hulu’s Secret Chef, Alexa was a journalist making less than a McDonald’s manager, questioning everything she’d worked for. What followed was not a clean pivot, but years of freelancing, rejection, anxiety, and doing it scared until one bet finally worked.🔗 FOLLOW ALEXA:InstagramTikTokYouTube🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:44 From Food Stamps to Content Creation11:43 Moving to NYC and Going Full Time18:08 Alexa's Big Break25:00 Working for Money vs Working for Exposure33:44 Societal Pushback40:10 Going from Hobby to Career48:52 Philosophical Questions✌🏼 SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY PURCHASING PRODUCTS WE LOVE:💧 Vitadrop — Healthy Hydration & Vitamins (Sleep / Hydration / Focus & Collagen)Use code TOT for 25% offvitadrop.com.au/TOT👟 Vivobarefoot — My favourite barefoot shoes I wear every dayUse code TOT for 20% offvivobarefoot.comGET IN TOUCH:🌍 Website:thatonetimepodcast.com🌍 Advertise with us:partnerships@thatonetimepodcast.com🌍 Book us:bookings@thatonetimepodcast.comJOIN OUR COMMUNITY:🎥 YouTube:Subscribe here🗣️ Spotify:Listen on Spotify🍎 Apple Podcasts:Listen on Apple📸 Instagram:@thatonetime_podcast🐦 X / Twitter:@itsadammetwally🎵 TikTok:@thatonetime_podcast💭 ABOUT US:Each week I deep dive into the lives, habits and lessons of some of the most successful and interesting people in the world, teasing out their curiosities and aiming to provide actionable insights for your day-to-day life.The podcast focuses on the pillars of health, wealth and wisdom. Each episode is an in-depth, vulnerable conversation with a unique individual taking on the world in their own way.Expect episodes on business, marketing, health, spirituality, biohacking, mindset, content creation and more.Hosted by Adam Metwally@meetwallyProduced by Joe Fowler@joeefowler🎶 Music:By HNNYListen here