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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
60 episodes
Why Conviction Beats Everything in Entrepreneurship - Daniel Saks - S4 - E3
This episode of A Founder’s Life is brought to you by Thankz — helping founders scale with reliable remote talent. Get $1,000 off your first month by emailing founders@thankz.com with the subject line Founder’s Life.🌐 Follow A Founder’s...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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11:40
Why Family Is the Engine of Entrepreneurship - David Mink - S4 - E2
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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24:00
What Entrepreneurs Must Know Before Taking the Leap — Mike Jerman - S4 - E1
This episode of A Founder’s Life is brought to you by Thankz — helping founders scale with reliable remote talent. Get $1,000 off your first month by emailing founders@thankz.com with the...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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17:27
Season 3 Recap – A Founder’s Life
Season 3 of A Founder’s Life was full of real moments—vulnerable stories, practical wisdom, and a reminder that entrepreneurship isn’t just about building a business… it’s about building a life.In this special recap, I’ve pulled togethe...
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Season 3
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Why Founders Must Focus on Failure Points - Fletcher Wilson - S3 - E18
This episode of A Founder’s Life is brought to you by Thankz — helping founders scale with reliable remote talent. Get $1,000 off your first month by emailing founders@thankz.com with the subject line Founder’s Life.🌐 Follow A Founder’s...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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24:38
Why Your Startup Needs Systems Now - Adi Klevit - S3 - E17
Too many founders burn out because they never build the systems their business needs. 🔑In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Adi Klevit, founder of Business Success Consulting Group, shares how to turn chaos into clarity b...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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11:18
How to Stay Grounded as a Founder - Aaron Wolpoff - S3 - E16
Entrepreneurship looks glamorous from the outside — but the reality is far tougher. 💡In this episode of A Founder’s Life, marketing entrepreneur and Double Zebra founder Aaron Wolpoff shares the hard truths about s...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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14:32
The Secret to Outlier Success - Steve Spear - S3 - E15
Why do some founders thrive while others burn out? In this episode of A Founder’s Life, MIT’s Steve Spear reveals the hidden keys to outlier success — and how founders can stay curious, resilient, and fully human in ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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14:37
Why Mentorship is the Shortcut Every Founder Needs - Dr Jeremy Weisz - S3 - E14
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Dr. Jeremy Weisz—co-founder of Rise25 and host of the Inspired Insider podcast—to explore how entrepreneurship, family, and health intersect in a meaningful way.F...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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18:28
Building a Business Through Storytelling - Amelia Forczak - S3 - E13
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Amelia Forczak—founder of Pithy Wordsmithery and New York Times bestselling ghostwriter—to explore the power of books, balance, and building a busines...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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15:17
Building a Business Without Losing Your Family - Ben Steuart - S3 - E12
In this inspiring episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Ben Steuart—entrepreneur, founder, and man of faith—to unpack his extraordinary journey from a life of addiction and jail time to building a thriving contract ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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17:18
Why Balance Is Every Entrepreneur’s Greatest Challenge - Megan Reamer - S3 - E11
In this powerful episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Megan Reamer, founder of Jackson’s Chips, to explore the deeply personal story behind building a nationally recognized snack brand.Wha...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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15:28
The Founder’s Guide to Longevity & Balance - Stuart Harvey Lee - S3 - E10
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Stuart Harvey Lee, founder of Prime Studio, a product and brand design consultancy based in New York City. From his beginnings as a trainee engineer in Sheffield ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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18:17
Scaling Businesses Without Losing Yourself - Chaz Wolfe - S3 - E9
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Chaz Wolfe—serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and founder of Gathering the Kings. From growing up with a single mom to building seven franchise locations by the age of 29...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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17:24
All Business Problems Are People Problems - Lauren Kaplan - S3 - E8
In this inspiring episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Lauren Kaplan, founder of GrowthOps Advisory, to explore the truth behind one of her core beliefs: all business problems are people problems
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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24:53
How to Turn Industry Expertise into a Thriving Business - Liz Andarcia - S3 - E7
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Liz Andarcia, co-founder of Rise Collective Consultants and former Williams-Sonoma executive, to explore what it takes to pivot from a long corporate career into en...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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16:53
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
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
