Claim OwnershipThe Starting Story Podcast
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Real stories. Honest lessons. No fluff.
Candid conversations with small entrepreneurs and self-starters — sharing what it really takes to build something of your own.
Real stories. Honest lessons. No fluff.
Candid conversations with small entrepreneurs and self-starters — sharing what it really takes to build something of your own.
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If you open your eyes in the morning, struggling to get up, scrolling on your phone and watching the hours slip by - you are not in control of your body's 3 nervous states. Katie breaks them down into Red, Green and Yellow, and wonderfully describes how you can use them to finally get in control of your mood swings and start making the right steps today. This episode has had a direct impact on my podcasting process, and I'm sure it will help you too. Find out more about the podcast and how to get involved:https://linktr.ee/starting_story_podcast
You already know how important branding is. But do you know how to create a strong identity and midset behind your brand? Join me as I sit down with Dan Ahlborn, a real estate investor and mindset/identity coach for over 17 years. He talks about the importance of self-identity building, and how you can take your first steps today to regain control of your character and business. @housebuyerdan IG/tiktok/youtubehttps://linktr.ee/starting_story_podcast
Me and Mario talk about the growing need for your business to become digital, and how you can do it as quickly as possible.Mario is the CEO of Reyemtech, a Boutique Tech company finding solutions for those that can't see the way through the tech fog. To find out about Mario, just search Mario Meyer into LinkedIn, or go to https://www.reyem.techFor more Starting Story tips: https://linktr.ee/starting_story_podcast
What does the size of your bedroom TV have to do with your business? Kathrine Farris shares the unconventional logic behind her favourite automations — from quirky intake forms to AI-powered lead scoring. We explore why creativity matters more than code, and how the right automation can reveal insights you’d never expect.https://www.marketecs.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrinefarrishttps://www.youtube.com/@marketecs
Gala Glow believes the old rules of work harder, earn more" are broken. After two decades of entrepreneurship, she's crafted a new framework where energy, joy, and authenticity replace burnout as the path to real success. We discuss how her Zagrava Method helps women-and anyone--transition into a life and business aligned with who they truly are.
What do you do when you realise no one has built the thing you desperately need? Nicky Wake, veteran entrepreneur, tells the story of founding niche dating apps based on her own lived experiences—and how personal clarity led to commercial opportunity. She shares hard-won lessons on funding, PR, and navigating B2C tech as a first-timer.Chapter2Dating.app WidowsFire.Dating SoberLove.apphttps://kparmar.space/home/podcast/
In a world obsessed with trending platforms, Melanie Wakelin admits she's been "running like a dinosaur" when it comes to social media. Yet, her "old school" approach to connection and community is what truly built her empire. Uncover the timeless strategy you might be overlooking for genuine growth.
Forget what you’ve heard: passion won’t sustain a nonprofit. Dan Johnson reveals why clarity, tiny wins, and a well-built team matter more—and how most nonprofit founders get it wrong. This conversation might change how you start anything—from a business to a habit.https://nextlevelnonprofits.us
Mike Todasco has over 100 patents, built a niche e-commerce site before Shopify existed, and shaped innovation at PayPal during the rise of machine learning. In this episode, he shares how curiosity—not qualifications—pushed him from comic books to corporate innovation to AI education. A candid conversation about failing early, building ideas that don't scale, and why keeping a notepad by your bed might be your best decision in the age of AI.https://www.linkedin.com/in/todasco/https://kparmar.space/home/podcast/
In a world that glamorises risk and reinvention, Julee Sung did something bolder: she chose stability first. By pivoting into entrepreneurship through familiar territory, she built a resilient career without losing herself. This episode is a powerful rebuke to hustle culture — and a blueprint for building a meaningful path without burning everything down.julee@juleesung.comhttps://juleesung.com/https://kparmar.space/home/podcast/
Barry Walton’s raw and revealing conversation explores the painful lows and the courageous highs of a life lived chasing meaning through chaos. From surviving a near-fatal car crash at 16 to navigating a spiritual crisis that Bible college couldn’t solve, Barry opens up about the price of purpose and the power of self-discovery. He shares how a failed third-grade year sparked his lifelong pursuit of the unknown—leading to filmmaking in Hollywood, life-threatening expeditions at 18,000 feet, and the eventual realization that adventure without balance can become a destructive addiction. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and redefining success beyond societal norms.https://www.endlessmedia1.com/reelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-g-walton/https://www.facebook.com/WaltonBarry
What do you do with 25 years of personal diaries? For Bonny Buckner, the answer wasn’t a box in the attic — it was a national archive. In this episode, she shares the accidental origins of a movement that’s preserving anonymous lives with the same care as presidential ones.bonnykay2002@hotmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/americandiaryprojecthttps://www.instagram.com/americandiaryprojectwww.americandiaryproject.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/american-diary-project/posts/?feedView=all
At rock bottom, Jeremy was sitting outside his ex’s house with a petrol can in the backseat. Minutes later, he typed: “How do I stop negative thoughts?” That search changed his life — and set him on a path to help thousands.This episode contains discussions of mental health challenges and past trauma, which may be difficult for some listeners.To find out about Jeremy and his amazing work:inspiredbyunity@gmail.com+1 413-459-5554Jeremyrodriguez.co Find out about the podcast
Sophie Biggerstaff quit her corporate job to travel the world—then the pandemic grounded her, jobless and stuck in a flat with a mortgage to pay. What began as a survival tactic turned into a thriving business. In this episode, she shares how the best parts of her career came from a moment when everything fell apart.Sophie's Free Masterclass: https://onlinebusinessschool.itssophiebiggerstaff.com/registration-pagehttps://www.itssophiebiggerstaff.com/https://www.instagram.com/itssophiebiggerstaffhttps://linktr.ee/starting_story_podcast
Dr Rob Kelly, famously known as The Addiction Doctor, opens up about his fall from success to homelessness—and the eerie spiritual moment that sparked a complete mental, emotional, and financial rebirth. From bare-knuckle fights with gypsies to pioneering brain rewiring therapies, this episode uncovers the raw truth of addiction recovery, mindset mastery, and turning trauma into triumph.https://robbkelly.com/
Entrepreneur and former pro surfer Joseph Deskins shares how tree trimming, faith, and persistence shaped his journey. From writing books to coaching others, he reveals how long-term vision and taking the “next right step” can change everything.https://linktr.ee/starting_story_podcast
I sit down with Carolyn Ann Wood. A mindset coach and heart healer who turned decades of emotional pain into a powerful journey of self-discovery. In this episode, she shares how losing her mum at 13, numbing out for years, and a wake-up call in her 40s led her to transformative healing tools like tapping and Heart Healing hypnotherapy. Tune in to hear how she helps others unlock self-love, clear inner blocks, and reconnect with who they truly are.Connect with Carolyn at her website and FaceBook
Super Excited to Launch Season 3, with more guests and better visuals. Want to be my next guest! -- Go to https://tally.so/r/nGBQlj
There’s a strange pressure to stay ‘capable’ even when your job is draining you. Sabrina challenges that directly. In this episode, she opens up about letting go of roles that made her feel respected — but not herself. Her story invites you to ask whether your competence is costing you clarity. It’s an honest, unusual look at what true realignment can feel like.sabrinadelduca.com @DuchessSabrina@GetIntoFlowPodcast
Today I sit down with Author Lacole Smith as she explains the importance of books and how she managed to successfully publish one whilst honoring the legacy of her mother. Find out more about Lacole: lacolesmith.com
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