Beyond The Story with Sebastian Rusk
Welcome to Beyond The Story!
Are you tired of surface-level conversations?
Do you want to dig deeper and explore the stories behind the stories?
Then join host Sebastian Rusk on Beyond the Story, the podcast that goes beyond the headlines and explores the human experiences that shape our world.
On Beyond the Story, we have intimate conversations with thought leaders, change-makers, and innovators from all walks of life. We get to the heart of their journeys, the obstacles they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way.
So, if you're ready to be inspired, to learn from those who've gone before you, and to discover new perspectives that challenge and transform, then tune in to Beyond the Story with Sebastian Rusk, available now on all major podcast platforms.
Episodes
312 episodes
Betting on Yourself- How Meg Bradyhouse Built an $80K Month Photography Business While Raising A Family
In episode 297 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Meg Bradyhuse, a Kauai-based photographer and business coach, as she shares her journey, which began nearly a year ago when s...
Love Marriage and Money - Building a Business with Your Spouse - Shannon Badger
In episode 296 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Shannon Badger. From navigating the challenges of starting a business with her husband to building a thriving company ...
From Losing Everything to Building a Beloved Brand - Ken’s Kettle Corn NYC Story
In episode 295 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Ken Nercessian, founder of Kettle Corn NYC, as he shares his incredible journey from overcoming personal struggles to ...
How Fast Websites + Google & Meta Ads Drive Revenue with Adrian Heng
In episode 294 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Adrian Heng, Founder of a digital marketing agency in Singapore focused on fast websites, Google / META ads, and SEO, ...
La Republica Mushroom Coffee - How Mark Merthe Built a Multi-Million Dollar Brand
In episode 293 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Mark Merthe, a former Hollywood video editor who transformed his career by creating a unique mushroom coffee brand, as ...
Why Clients Aren’t Hiring You (The Psychology of Positioning) with Lauren Balterman
In episode 292 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews the powerhouse entrepreneur and leadership expert Lauren Balterman, as she shares her inspiring journey from therapist...
From Burnout to Freedom - How Physicians Can Scale a Business Beyond the Practice
In episode 291 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Dr. Greg Pursley, a physician-entrepreneur, as he shares actionable insights on pulling yourself out of day-to-day ope...
From Physician Burnout to Building a Scalable Medicare Practice - Dr. Carlos Rafael Elizondo
In episode 290 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Dr. Carlos Rafael Elizondo, a dedicated medical doctor and entrepreneur, as he shares his incredible journey from grow...
Building Leadership Infrastructure That Scales - Landon Lynch
In episode 289 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Landon Lynch, a dynamic business consultant and leadership strategist, as he shares his journey from pursuing curiosit...
Pain Is the Perfect Teacher: The Growth You Didn’t Ask For…But Needed
In episode 288 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk opens up about his personal experiences with emotional pain and shares insights on how to face it rather than avoiding it. He exp...
Orange County Realtor Holly McDonald on Building Wealth, Community, and Confidence Through Real Estate
In episode 287 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Holly McDonald, a passionate real estate agent and podcast host based in Orange County, California, as she shares her ...
From Network Marketing to Personal Brand - How Kindra Morse Built a Coaching Business with Content
In episode 286 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Kindra Morse, a dynamic entrepreneur with over 20 years of business experience, as she shares her incredible journey f...
How to Make Money in Wholesale Real Estate with Jaben Makings
In episode 285 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Jaben Makings, the founder of Onnix Investments, who shares his journey from a small town in Nebraska to building a su...
Professional Headshots That Sell Daniel Wakefield
In episode 284 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Daniel Wakefield, founder of Top Tier Headshots, as he shares his journey from high school science teacher to one of S...
Isabelle Tremblay on Heart-Centered Leadership, Industry Growth, and Elevating Entrepreneurial Impact
In episode 283 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Isabelle Tremblay, a former corporate executive turned author, speaker, and mindset coach, as she dives into the power...
Building Stronger Rep Agencies - Leadership Presence, Mindset Growth, and Team Development with Chris Atwell
In episode 282 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Christ Atwell, a Peak Performance Leadership Expert, as he shares his incredible journey from performing alongsi...
How Top Leaders Avoid Burnout - Andrew Poles on Sustainable High Performance
In episode 281 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Andrew Poles, an Executive Coach, Leadership Strategist, and Ultra-Endurance Athlete, as he shares his inspiring journ...
Building Spaces & Systems - Felipe Freig on Custom Home Craftsmanship and Coaching Builders to Thrive
In episode 280 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Felipe Freig, Founder of Versa Homes, as he transitioned into the construction business and reveals the challeng...
How This Mom Founder Built a -2.4M Cleaning and Organizing Business - Kelly Jedele
In episode 279 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Kelly Jedele, a high-energy entrepreneur who turned being fired in 2009 into a $2.4M cleaning and organizing business ...
What I Learned from Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory (And Why It’s Harder Than It Sounds)
In episode 278 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk shares his personal reflections on Mel Robbins’ The Let Them Theory, breaking down the transformative lessons that have ...
How to Lead with Vision in a Rapidly Changing World with Dean Curtis -CEO of Ingage
In episode 277 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Dean Curtis, CEO of Ingage and former leader at Palm and Apple, as he shares his journey from classroom teacher to tec...
How To Leverage LinkedIn and AI To Grow Your Business - Sam Arami
In episode 276 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Sam Arami, Founder of NexCall Agent, as he shares his unconventional journey from a delinquent high school student to ...
Evan Poling on Fixing the Broken Business Buying and Selling Industry- Why 80% of Businesses Never Sell
In episode 275 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Evan Poling, founder of BizRetire.com, about transforming the way small businesses are bought and sold. Evan ...
Katelyn Ansari on Viral Love Authentic Dating and Redefining the Modern Woman Love in the Wild Podcast
In episode 274 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Katelyn Ansari, who is redefining what it means to be a modern woman—magnetic, unapologetic, and deeply authenti...