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/

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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.

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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.com

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www.americandiaryproject.com

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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

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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-page

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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