The Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast
Conversations with world-class entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders sharing practical strategies to build wealth, create freedom, and design a life of impact.
Hosted by Daniel Wood of the Swedish Wealth Institute.
Episodes
45 episodes
Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus | John Gray on Love, Stress & Better Relationships
Why do men and women often misunderstand each other—even when they both have the best intentions?In this episode, Daniel Wood sits down with legendary relationship expert John Gray, author of the international bestseller Men A...
How to Rewrite Your Life Story | Celine DaCosta on Purpose, Healing & Authentic Success
We all inherit a story.Our family, culture, upbringing, beliefs, and life experiences shape how we see ourselves and what's possible. But what if that story isn't the one you're meant to live?In this powerful conversation, Daniel ...
How to Become a TEDx Speaker | The Proven Formula for Landing Your TEDx Talk
Millions of people dream of giving a TEDx Talk.Very few understand what it actually takes to earn one.In this episode, Daniel Wood sits down with speaker coach and TEDx curator Tara Lafon Gooch to break down the entire TEDx proces...
Ep 41: Nilke's Story - Part 5: How Michael Jordan Made Nike a Global Empire
Most people know Nike as the world's biggest sports brand. Few know how close it came to missing the opportunity that changed everything.In the final episode of our Nike series, Daniel Wood brings together every chapter of Phil Knight's ...
Ep 40: Nike's Story Part -4: The Swoosh, the Cortez & Phil Knight's Biggest Gamble
Most people recognize the Nike Swoosh. Few know the incredible story behind how it came to exist.In Part 4 of our Nike series, Daniel Wood follows Phil Knight through one of the most defining chapters in the company's history. Blue Ribbo...
Ep 39: Nike's Story-Part 3: How Phil Knight Built Nike One Pair at a Time | The 14-Month Wait That Changed Everything
Most people know Nike as one of the biggest brands in the world. Few realize the company almost never got off the ground.In Part 3 of our Nike series, Daniel Wood follows Phil Knight through the most frustrating period of his entrepreneu...
Ep 38: Nike's Story-Part 2: Phil Knight’s $50 Gamble That Changed Sports Forever
Most people know Nike as one of the biggest brands in the world. Few know how it actually started.In Part 2 of our Nike series, Daniel Wood follows 24-year-old Phil Knight as he arrives in Japan with nothing more than an idea, a market a...
Ep 37: Nike's Story-Part 1: Phil Knight’s Incredible Journey Before Nike Existed
How does one of the world's most iconic brands begin?Not with millions of dollars.Not with investors.Not with a perfect business plan.It started with a young man who borrowed money from his father, got rejected by ba...
Ep 36: From Bankruptcy & PTSD to Building a Global Brand | The Hood Motivator JR McIntire
What happens when you lose everything?In this powerful episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with JayR McIntyre — better known as “The Hood Motivator” — to talk about war, trauma, bankruptcy, re...
Why 94% of Employees Would Rather Quit Than Have One Hard Conversation | Tessa White
Most people would rather quit their job than have one uncomfortable conversation.In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Tessa White — better known online as “The Job Doctor” — to talk about wh...
Ep 34: The New Woo: Sleep, Stress & the Future of Wellness - Lawrence Ellyard
Most people wait until their body breaks down before they start paying attention.But what if wellness is less about fixing yourself later — and more about building the right rhythm now?In this episode, Lawrence Ellyard join...
Why Being Different Is Your Advantage | Valeriya Hjertenaes
Most people spend years trying to fix what makes them different.In reality, that difference might be the exact thing that sets them apart.In this episode, "Valeriya Hjertenaes " shares her journey from struggling with OCD a...
Why You Can Achieve Success But Not Keep It | Ozana Giusca
Most people don’t fail because they lack strategy. They fail because they can’t hold what they create.In this episode, Ozana Giusca explains why high achievers often experience cycles of growth and collapse—and what’s really hap...
How to Build Real Connections (Even If You Struggle With People) | Jennifer K. Hill
Most people don’t fail in leadership because they lack skill.They fail because they can’t connect.In this episode, Daniel Wood sits down with Jennifer K. Hill—one of the most connected people in the world—who shares how she went f...
Why You’re Not Growing Online (And How to Fix Your Visibility) | Aldwyn Altuney
You’re posting content. You’ve got a message. So why are you still not breaking through?In this episode, Daniel Wood sits down with media expert Aldwyn Altuney (The Media Queen), who shares what actually separates peopl...
Why High Performers Burn Out (Functional Freeze Explained) | Petra Brunnbauer
You’re still showing up. Still producing. Still pushing forward. So why do you feel numb, overwhelmed, or disconnected?In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Petra Brunnbaue...
Ep 28: Why You Self-Sabotage Success (Even When You Know Better) | Ceil Stanford
Why do people sabotage their own success — even when they know exactly what to do?In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Ceil Stanford, a high-performance coach who has worked with Robert Kiyo...
Ep 27: Arthur Samuel Joseph on Vocal Awareness, Mastery, Presence & Using Your Voice With Power
What if the real power in communication isn’t your words… but the energy, breath, and presence behind them?In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Arthur Samuel Joseph — one of the world...
Ep 26: Sharon Jessop on 102 Half Marathons, Mental Toughness & Turning Purpose Into Discipline
What would it take for you to keep going… when your body is breaking, your mind is doubting, and quitting feels justified?In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Sharon Jessop — enduranc...
Ep 25: Steve Farber on Love in Business, Culture That Drives Loyalty, and Why Great Teams Commit Instead of Comply
What if the real edge in business isn’t hustle, strategy, or even talent… but love?In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Steve Farber — leadership expert, culture strategist, and autho...
Ep 24: Dr. John Demartini on Values, Motivation, and Why Your Emotions Aren’t What You Think
What if the reason you need motivation… is because you’re chasing the wrong values?In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Dr. John Demartini — researcher, author, and human behavior expert — t...
Ep 23: Jane Gunn on Conflict “Magic,” The Murky Swamp, and Winning Without Losing the Relationship
What if the real cost of conflict isn’t the argument… but what it quietly destroys after?In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Jane Gunn — a mediator and conflict resolution expert who...
Ep 22: Sandy Cohen on Focus Under Pressure, “Now What?”, and Building Unshakable Confidence
Talent gets you in the room. Focus keeps you there.In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Sandy Cohen — a mindset development coach who has worked with elite performers, includin...
Ep 21: Jenna Jameson: Scarcity, Mainstream Marketing, and the $100M Club Jenna Exit
What does it actually take to rise above everyone else in a brutally crowded industry—and turn personal talent into a company worth over $100 million?In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood si...
Ep 20: Michael Clark on AI, UBI Myths, Data as the New Utility & Why Humans Still Matter
What if the biggest risk with AI isn’t the tech… but the way we’re thinking about it?In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Michael Clark — author of Our Moment and a global advisor on the fut...