The saying goes, "It's lonely at the top", and let's not take that lightly. In this episode, Vicki and Laura meet Nick Jonsson, #1 International Best-Selling Author of 'Executive Loneliness. The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety and Depression in the Modern Business World' . It may surprise you to hear the statistics about how widespread and serious loneliness is as a global health issue. Nick shares his personal journey and how his experience led him to be helping others....

Sussi Mattson shares her journey of healing through writing and guides individuals on a transformative path to becoming wisdom writers. She discusses the From Me To You global movement and her book of the same name. Sussi emphasises the importance of acknowledging and addressing past trauma to find healing and turn wounds into wisdom. She shares her four-step writing method for healing and highlights the power of writing letters to oneself. Sussi also discusses resilience and her personal...

In this conversation, we interview Ben Risser, a fractional CFO and entrepreneur, about the importance of financial planning and budgeting for small businesses. Ben's journey is far from ordinary - he began as an aerospace engineer for Boeing and is now supporting growing businesses to have financial situational awareness - all the while knowing that he is losing his sight due to a degenerative condition. His resilience and faith is the basis of his story - where he's flipped an inescapable...

If you’ve ever dreamed of taking a retreat from your business but just can’t find the time, this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs is made for you! Just listening to our guest will help calm the nervous system and we’r pretty sure it’ll convince you that it’s now urgent to slow down. Fabrice Desmarescaux is a thought leader in Conscious Leadership, he works with C-Suite executives to work with their teams around the importance of having a purpose and every day doing one thing toward...

In this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs, psychologist Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, takes us through a live example of how to develop resilience - with Laura as her client! Her book The Resilience Plan is full of easy-to-implement techniques to prevent burnout and to create resilience in the workplace - for yourself and your team. It's a fascinating conversation - and be ready to pause and rewind with the great value MH offers as we chat. We touch on the unexpected and underreported...

In this episode, Jessica Lightbourne, a loving leader and extraordinary coach, shares her journey and insights on coaching, imagination, and resilience. Growing up in Bermuda, Jessica had a magical childhood filled with creativity and imagination. She emphasises the power of imagination in shaping our thoughts and reality. Jessica also discusses the importance of community and intentional spaces for personal growth and support. She shares her own tools for resilience, including journaling,...

In this episode, Amanda Baron-Frank, shares openly about being bullied at school for her weight and how that eventually led her to become a NY State Prosecutor. Her story is riveting and emotional - she offers hope and practical guidance to parents who struggle with these issues today. Her story of resilience goes on to being featured in People Magazine and other mainstream media, talking about bullying. Now a managing partner of her family law firm, she shares how she established an...

In this episode, we sit down with Stephan Johnstone, the humble and talented founder of SJD World, a leading design agency in Bermuda. Stephan shares his journey of launching his business in Bermuda and the challenges he faced. He talks about building his design agency over 20 years, touching on topics like using AI technology, learning from mistakes, and establishing a balanced culture for his team. Stephan also shares the systems and tools he uses. Takeaways Believe in yourself and...

In this episode of Resilient Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast, we discuss buying and selling businesses with Josh Levine, CEO of Private Market Labs. Josh shares insights into the personal motivations behind buying a business, emphasising the search for purpose and independence. He discusses his own journey from corporate work to entrepreneurship, driven by a desire for more engaging challenges. He reflects on the emotional aspect of selling a business, discussing the importance of trust and...

In this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs, the focus is on the exit of your business - even if, and especially if you’re just starting it! CEO Coach Patrick Thean, and author and seasoned entrepreneur Colin C. Campbell, share the stage in walking us through how to successfully "Start, Scale, Exit, Repeat. They’re a great and entertaining team on the podcast and in business - they share their own stories and the lessons from 30 other successful entrepreneurs. They know what we go through as...

In this episode, Mikal Minors, Bermuda’s leading AI Strategist, shares his journey from a troubled teen to a successful entrepreneur. He leaned into self-discovery at a young age to overcome adversity and he shares deeply personal stories.  Mikal discusses the role of AI in business and shares how businesses can integrate AI for better efficiencies and customer service. We also touch on the longer term implications and benefits of AI in education.  Mikal's love for being an entrepreneur...

Welcome to Season 4's kickoff of the Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast! We sit down with the dynamic Abingdon Mullin, founder and CEO of Abingdon Co., a pioneering watch brand designed specifically for 'women who do more'. Born in England and raised in California, Abingdon's passion for aviation ignited at a young age, leading her to pursue her pilot certificate by the age of 22, with an impressive 4,000 flight hours under her belt. As she prepares to ink a tattoo symbolizing resilience,...

Welcome to a special Best Of episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs with Two Four One podcast. We've compiled the juiciest nuggets of wisdom to fuel your entrepreneurial journey! 🚀 Each week we speak with successful business owners from all over the world to tap into their insights on what drives them. We hope you are inspired and encouraged by them. Here is the wisdom from 27 of those entrepreneurs from Season 3. Lean in for a mindset tuneup, new info on wellbeing, tap into your passion,...

Episode 73 of the Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast is here, and it’s a real gem. Meet Faisal Abid, the mastermind behind Eirene Online Cremations. As the Co-Founder of Eirene Cremations, Faisal's innovative approach is transforming the traditional funeral industry. Listen in to his story, the way he integrates high tech with the deeply personal world of funerals, and his many experiences and insights in building business. Faisal's insights on customer feedback, AI integration, and strategic...

In this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Andrew Olson, a 20-year-old entrepreneur and founder of Fastrack, an educational consulting firm targeting 8th to 12th graders. ‌Andrew shares his unique journey and his approach of being "choosingly lazy" in focusing on essential tasks efficiently. Fastrack's program suits both ambitious go-getters and struggling students, providing an alternative path to success outside traditional education. We also discuss the value of practical learning...

Welcome to another episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs!  In today's insightful conversation, we dive into the extraordinary journey of Max Lewis, a self-made multi-millionaire at just 37 years old. Max started his empire by selling propane gas tanks, and now, he shares his growing pains and valuable lessons with aspiring entrepreneurs.  In this conversation Max unfolds many layers of entrepreneurial wisdom and offers practical advice for our listeners. Here's a glimpse of what you can...

Welcome to another episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs! This week we have a truly extraordinary guest, Aziz Musa, who describes in detail what it was like to escape a war zone in Sudan in this past year, and what he’s learned from it. Aziz was already very successful, being the first ever Sudanese public company CEO in all of Europe at a young age, and went on to build the largest digital marketing agency in the region, with clients around the globe, from Australia to Cambodia and Singapore...

Welcome to a special edition of Resilient Entrepreneurs, the podcast.  It’s a compilation episode - the best of what entrepreneurs were talking about in 2023 - with a spotlight on motivation, strategy, wellbeing and resilience.  We share a year's worth of our exceptional guests’ insights in just 30 minutes – let their stories encourage you on your own journey. Each episode is ready for you to enjoy the full version to support you in your next step of your business. When you find yourself...

Megan Gluth Bohan is our guest for Episode 68 of Resilient Entrepreneurs. CEO & Owner of North America’s largest women-led chemical company, Meg is charismatic, refreshingly open and honest, and on this episode she shares her personal and professional experiences that led her to being so authentic in business. “You might not like me, you might not agree with me, but you will know exactly who I am and where I'm coming from and I think that’s a key part of my success, it’s a foundational...

Zachary Leyden is our special guest on Episode 67 - he gives credit to what horses taught him, for saving his life. Coming out of active military duty was really hard and it came with emotional turmoil. Horses healed that for Zach and he has made it possible for other returning servicemen to have that too. Zach shares with us his passion, his ideas, his story of growing from a ‘cowboy’ to a millionaire businessman. He shares the value of Leadership Through Horsemanship - and would he be an...

In this episode, we talked about the Blueprint for Entrepreneurs with productivity expert Ben Kirk, focusing on the 'Minimum Viable Dose' method for a weekly review. He highlights the impact of habits on entrepreneurial effectiveness and offers strategies to overcome procrastination through situational environments. Drawing analogies to personal training, Ben encourages viewing failures as opportunities for growth and resilience in the entrepreneurial journey. To dive deeper into these...

In this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs we touch on… Appreciative Inquiry as a management style How change is longer lasting when it’s made for improvement (vs ‘fix the problem’) That the consistency of doing something continuously, day after day, is what wins the game That resilience is getting up every day and doing one thing towards your dream 5 keys to success - seek guidance, be true to yourself, know your vision, take feedback as feedback, and be generous. Aderonke Bademosi...

Ever wonder what it would take to be your own boss and break free from the 9-to-5 grind? Well, in Episode 64 of Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast, Giuseppe Grammatico answers the question. He’s the founder of Franchise Freedom, and he’s helped more than 1,000 professionals find the right franchise opportunities. He’s a passionate advocate for business ownership, not only franchising. Guiseppe says it how he sees it - he’ll tell you if business ownership is not the path for you and we get into...

In this episode, join us as we talk to Josh Kropkof who has turned setbacks into triumphs. From overcoming a failed digital products venture to generating over $50M in sales through groundbreaking email and SMS strategies, this episode is a masterclass in resilience and innovation. With a fun and fascinating start in his basement play casino we can learn so much from Josh. He shares great stories and inspiration. Ready to be inspired? Listen to Episode 63 now on your favorite podcast...