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A Founder's Life
Join me as I explore the powerful intersection of entrepreneurship, health & wellness, and parenthood. In each episode, I’ll be interviewing inspiring individuals who excel in one or more of these areas, sharing their stories, insights, and lessons. My goal is to provide valuable takeaways that can help you thrive both personally and professionally.
Episodes
44 episodes
Creating a Business Model That Fits Your Life - Kerry Postel - S3 - E6
In this inspiring episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Kerry Postel—founder of Abacus Business Solutions—to talk about building a business that works for your life, not the other way around.From discovering her love...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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14:40
How to Take Control of Your Career & Life - David Boehmer - S3 - E5
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with David Boehmer—German-born, Canadian-raised founder of Banff Advisors—to unpack the pivotal moment he walked away from a high-powered corporate career to buil...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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19:32
You’re Not Lazy—You’re Misaligned - Katie Walker - S3 - E4
In this powerful episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Katie Walker—founder, coach, and former high-level executive—to explore what happens when life forces you to slow down. From the loss of her sister to stepping away from...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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19:30
The Psychology of High Achievement - Keala Kanae - S3 - E3
What if the real key to success isn’t hustle—but alignment?In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Keala Kanae—former affiliate marketing mogul turned founder of Inspirian—to explore how values, psychol...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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26:35
The AI Mindset Shift No One Talks About - Lori Kirkland - S3 - E2
What happens when a high-powered tech executive walks away from corporate life to serve humanity through AI?In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner speaks with Lori Kirkland—neuroscience researcher turned entrepreneur and co-...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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23:35
Can You Build a Business and a Life? - Samantha Enslen - S3 - E1
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Samantha Enslen, founder of Dragonfly Editorial, to explore what it really takes to build a thriving business and a peaceful life. From accidentally starti...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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30:53
Season 2 Recap
Season 2 of A Founder’s Life was packed with raw stories, bold pivots, and hard-won lessons from founders who are redefining success.From building billion-dollar visions to walking away from “dream jobs,” this recap captures the m...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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4:06
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How to Build a Business That Feels Like Family - Jeremy Lurey - S2 - E18
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Jeremy Lurey—PhD, entrepreneur, family business advisor, and founder of Plus Delta—to explore the emotional truth behind building a meaningful life and business.
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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28:57
What Every Founder Needs to Know About Balance - Marc Kerrest - S2 - E17
What if the data you’re tracking could change your life—personally and professionally?In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Marc Kerrest—founder and CEO of GPS DataViz—to explore how data is transforming elit...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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18:06
What They Don’t Teach You About Wealth and Freedom - Ken Rusk - S2 - E16
What if success isn’t about a degree… but about designing the life you want first?In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Ken Rusk, best-selling author of Blue Collar Cash and fou...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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17:31
Burnout, Identity & the Founder’s Trap - Benjamin Read - S2 - E15
What happens when your success starts to cost you your sense of self?In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Ben Read, a founder, husband, and high-performer who had to unlearn everything he thought he knew abo...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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27:28
Finding Peace in High-Stakes Work - Brian Davidoff - S2 - E14
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Brian Davidoff—attorney, athlete, mentor, and father—to explore how one of LA’s top restructuring lawyers finds peace in chaos through fitness, mindfulness, and pur...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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20:14
Leadership, Loss & Reinvention - Mary K Dunn - S2 - E13
How do you turn a corporate career—and a life-shaking loss—into purpose and impact? In this episode, Mary K Dunn shares her remarkable path from sales executive to life coach and speaker.With over 20 years in the corporate world, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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22:19
What Makes a “Good Human” in Business - Rachel Platt - S2 - E12
What happens when you reach the top of your career… and realize it’s not what you want?In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner talks with Rachel Platt, founder and CEO of Platinum HR Consulting, about walking away from a successf...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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25:11
What Happens When You Walk Away from the Dream Job? - Sarah Walton - S2 - E11
What happens when you walk away from the “dream job”? In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner talks with Sarah Walton—former Nike executive turned founder of Better Meant—about how burnout, parenting, and the pursuit of freedom resha...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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23:58
Rewriting the Rules of Success After 50 - Cindy Grabowski - S2 - E10
Cindy Grabowski spent 30 years climbing the ladder in MedTech, becoming a VP of Clinical Affairs. Then—at age 56—she walked away.In this inspiring episode of A Founder’s Life, Cindy shares why she left her high-level role to create some...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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24:21
“Work-Life Balance Is a Lie (Unless You Do This)" - Ron Green - S2 - E9
Ron Green has built 9 startups. But what he shares in this episode isn’t just about business — it’s about building a life that works.As the CTO of Kung Fu AI, Ron is deep in the AI space. But behind his professional success lies a story...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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31:05
What Founders Need Most (But Rarely Ask For) - Andy Zimmerman - S2 - E8
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Andy Zimmerman—CEO of Journey and former head of Frog Design—to explore the rarely told truth behind success. From high-powered corporate roles to a life-altering spiritual ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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31:43
The Hidden Cost of Hustle Culture - Andy Root - S2 - E7
Feeling stuck in a business that controls your life instead of supporting it?In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Andy Root—co-founder of Better Every Day—to explore how founders, especially in high-...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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34:02
“You Get What You Measure” — Lessons from a Fintech Pioneer - Roy Vella - S2 - E6
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Roy Vella, fintech veteran and founder of NextCoLabs, to explore what it really means to live with intention. From building PayPal in its earliest days to creating AI-powered mee...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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52:10
Startup Lessons They Don’t Teach in Grad School - Reeto Mookherjee - S2 - E5
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Reeto Mookherjee, co-founder and CEO of Angler AI, to discuss his journey from academic researcher to startup founder. Reeto shares the pivotal moments that changed his life...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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28:26
Freedom Over Hustle: How This Founder Did It - Courtney Kehl - S2 - E4
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, we sit down with Courtney Kehl, founder of Expert Marketing Advisors, to uncover what it really takes to build a business rooted in freedom, flexibility, and purpose. If you’re an entrepreneur navigating the...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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19:56
Scaling Companies Without Burning Out - Dametric Burnett - S2 - E3
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Dametric Burnett, COO of SNK Building Services, to explore his incredible journey—from cleaning windows to leading a fast-growing company with 16+ locations. 🚀We dive int...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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24:04
Work-Life Balance Is Real—This Founder Proves It - Lee Roquet - S2 - E2
What if the real key to entrepreneurial success was a morning hike, a cup of coffee with your partner, and 400 hours of movement a year?In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Lee Roquet—a 25-year tech and star...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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15:43
Burned Out? This Founder’s Advice Will Change How You Lead - Keith Alper - S2 - E1
Are you a founder or entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck in survival mode?In this episode of A Founder’s Life, we sit down with Keith Alper, a seasoned entrepreneur and leadership expert, who share...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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