Entrepreneurs Gone Wild

What happens when a nomadic photographer stops chasing crowds and starts chasing meaning? Sara Lindstrom grew up in the far north of Sweden and couldn't wait to leave. She spent years photographing destinations around the world for travel companies. Then she started asking the uncomfortable question: what was she actually contributing? The answer changed everything. Today Sara leads immersive retreats for women in Arctic Sweden and wild places around the world, shoots branding photography that captures visionaries in their natural element, and coaches soulful entrepreneurs to show up, slow down, and be fully seen. In this episode, Sara and host Sue Anderson talk about: - Why Sara left travel photography behind and what pulled her toward retreats - How COVID sent her home to Sweden and why she never regretted it - What it's like to photograph women under the northern lights - Why silence is going extinct and what that means for entrepreneurs - The one outdoor habit that keeps her creative and clear Sara's website: saralinstromphotography.com Instagram: @saralinstromphotography Subscribe to Entrepreneurs Gone Wild: entrepreneursgonewild.comSponsored by Wild Woods Retreat & Farm in Greeneville, TNhttps://wildwoodsretreat.com

Are you exhausted… but pushing harder anyway?

In this episode of Entrepreneurs Gone Wild, Kelly Stoner shares why hustle culture is quietly dysregulating women’s nervous systems — and what to do instead.

Kelly is a holistic health practitioner who specializes in gut health, hormone balance, and reducing inflammation through simple, sustainable lifestyle shifts rooted in biology and nature.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why “normal labs” don’t always mean optimal health• The connection between gut health and hormone imbalance• How circadian rhythm impacts sleep and energy• Why morning sunlight is more powerful than another supplement• What generational health really means

If you’ve felt stuck between specialists, prescriptions, and productivity pressure… this episode offers a different path.

Learn more about Kelly at:https://www.healthypioneer.com

00:00 – Why women feel “off” even with normal lab results06:45 – The problem with hustle culture and nervous system burnout15:10 – Gut health, inflammation, and hormone imbalance explained26:30 – Morning sunlight, circadian rhythm, and simple daily resets41:20 – What generational health means and why it matters

What if burnout is not the price of success but the warning sign?

In this episode of Entrepreneurs Gone Wild, Deborah Deras shares how nervous system regulation, intuition, and intentional use of AI create better performance with far less stress.

This conversation is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and high achievers who are tired of pushing and ready for a smarter way.

Timestamps00:00 Burnout and adrenaline addiction06:40 The belief that drives overwork14:20 Nervous system science entrepreneurs ignore28:10 Paddleboard yoga and divine downloads42:30 Using AI for freedom, not more workRead Deborah's story: https://entrepreneursgonewild.com/p/deborah-deras

Dennis Fowler didn’t set out to build a tourism business. He set out to solve a family problem in one of the most remote national parks in the United States.

In this episode of Entrepreneurs Gone Wild, Dennis shares the true story behind Sailing Lake Clark, a fully crewed sailing experience that offers rare access, real solitude, and comfort without compromising the wild.

This conversation covers building in isolation, navigating risk, designing for real humans, and why some of the best businesses are built quietly and patiently.

Timestamps:

00:00 The moment everything changed

07:42 Why the lake mattered more than the idea

15:18 What guests experience on the water

26:10 The impossible journey of the boat

38:01 Who this experience is really for

Read more about Dennis here: https://entrepreneursgonewild.com/p/dennis-fowler

What if your business did not need more pressure, but better alignment?

In this episode of Entrepreneurs Gone Wild, Polly Hearsey shares a radically different way of thinking about business. One rooted in nature, sensory awareness, and ecosystem design rather than hustle, extraction, and burnout.

Polly works with entrepreneurs who know the standard rules do not feel right but cannot yet articulate the alternative. Together, we explore how nature models collaboration, rest, creativity, and sustainable growth, and why ignoring these principles costs more than most people realize.

If you are tired of forcing your business to work, this conversation opens another door.

Timestamps:00:00 Why nature and business belong together07:45 Being true to yourself as a business principle16:10 Sensory intelligence and decision making27:55 Microgreens vs forests in sustainable growth39:10 Rebuilding business culture from the ground up

What if the reason your strategy is not working has nothing to do with effort?

In this episode of Entrepreneurs Gone Wild, mindset coach Jen Lemke shares her journey from burnout and nap-time hustling to building a business rooted in alignment, patience, and real transformation.

We talk about why white space is part of the work, how mindset sabotages strategy, and what happens when you stop forcing outcomes.

This is a must-listen for coaches and digital CEOs who are done grinding and ready for sustainable growth.

Timestamps00:00 White space, forest lessons, and unexpected clarity08:45 From esthetics to entrepreneurship15:30 Why strategy fails without mindset alignment26:10 The Alignment Code Method explained38:20 Patience, seasons, and trusting the process

Read Jen’s feature here: https://entrepreneursgonewild.com/p/jen-lemke

In this episode of Entrepreneurs Gone Wild, Susan Anderson sits down with Red Wallace, a coach who helps Christian leaders and entrepreneurs find clarity without burnout.

Red shares how identity shapes decision making, why not every good opportunity is a God thing, and how leaders can stop chasing motion and start choosing direction.

This conversation explores faith, calling, discernment, and why space, stillness, and honest reflection matter more than hustle.

If you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly anxious despite doing everything right, this episode will shift how you think about leadership and success.

Timestamps00:00 The hidden pressure leaders carry08:45 Identity before strategy17:10 Calling vs performance27:40 The butterfly in the jar metaphor36:30 Why clarity often comes outside

Get the full story here: https://entrepreneursgonewild.com/p/red-wallace

Burnout is not a personal failure. It is a predictable outcome of how most entrepreneurs were conditioned to work.

In this episode of Entrepreneurs Gone Wild, Kathy Baldwin breaks down why high achievers burn out, how automatic programming drives self-destructive success patterns, and what it actually takes to build sustainable purpose-driven work.

This conversation covers neuroscience, conditioning, sales with integrity, collaboration over competition, and why alignment matters more than hustle.

00:00 Burnout is not a personal failure03:42 Why high achievers hit the same breaking point07:58 Automatic programming and the CRAP framework12:46 External success vs internal alignment18:12 Why hustle culture quietly destroys sustainability23:05 Sales, service, and integrity without manipulation

Read Kathy's story here: https://entrepreneursgonewild.com/p/kathy-baldwin

Megan Lee, founder of GuideR shares how she is building a guided outdoor marketplace that prioritizes access, clarity, and safety. From supporting independent guides to redefining what adventure looks like for beginners and underserved travelers, this conversation explores how the outdoors can become more human and more inclusive.

Timestamps:

0:00 Why getting outside feels harder than it should

6:40 Supporting guides without overcomplicating their lives

13:10 How GuideR works for travelers

20:15 Marketing lessons and the Roamer Affiliate Collective

27:30 Redefining adventure and access

Learn more about Megan here: https://entrepreneursgonewild.com/p/megan-lee

Kelly Cronin didn’t follow a traditional entrepreneurial path. She built one that worked for her.

In this episode of Entrepreneurs Gone Wild, Kelly shares how she went from veterinary technician to founder of Vet Tech Life and CE on the Sea, while simultaneously building a portfolio of off-grid vacation rentals across Alaska, Puerto Rico, Utah, and beyond.

This is a conversation about resilience, bootstrapping, community-powered growth, and designing a business that serves your life, not the other way around.

Timestamps00:00 From vet tech to VP and entrepreneur08:45 Why Kelly created CE on a cruise ship18:30 The reality of bootstrapping and failed deals28:40 Building off-grid vacation rentals around the world41:10 Designing a life around freedom and natureRead Kelly's whole feature: https://entrepreneursgonewild.com/p/kelly-cronin