Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Nikki Woods, founder of The Reinvention Method, to explore her journey from a 25-year career in radio and media to building a business focused on helping high-achieving women rediscover themselves while growing their influence. Nikki shares how her experience in broadcasting exposed her to the power of platforms and visibility, ultimately inspiring her to help others create their own space where they don’t have to “ask for a seat at the table.”

She dives into the connection between personal identity and business success, emphasizing that burnout, overperformance, and self-worth tied to productivity can limit true growth. Nikki explains her direct yet supportive coaching style, her focus on authenticity in a world dominated by AI, and how she helps clients rebuild confidence, set boundaries, and create sustainable success. From organic client acquisition through relationships to her vision of expanding into in-person retreats and certifications, she offers powerful insights for entrepreneurs ready to align their life and business.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Sir Woods, founder of SWC, to explore his journey from studying computer science during university to launching a creative agency during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sir shares how witnessing small businesses struggle with marketing and visibility during that time inspired him to develop his skills and build a company focused on helping mission-driven founders tell their stories and connect with their audiences more effectively.

He dives into SWC’s partnership-driven approach, working closely with clients in sectors like healthcare and live events to develop tailored marketing strategies, content, and campaigns that create real impact. Sir also discusses his reliance on word-of-mouth, networking, and personalized outreach, along with his vision to scale through a future AI-powered community engagement platform. From collaboration and team building to balancing impact with growth, he shares valuable insights for entrepreneurs looking to build meaningful brands and sustainable businesses.

Connect with Sir Woods:

🌐 Website: siraajwoodscreatives.com/

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siraajwoods/

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Sabrina Avellán, founder of Sabrina Avellán, to explore her journey from starting as a virtual assistant to becoming a coach helping high-achieving women transform how they operate. Sabrina shares how early success in systems and operations led her to support founders behind the scenes, but a series of life-altering experiences—including personal loss, health challenges, and burnout—pushed her to reevaluate not just her business, but her entire approach to life and performance.

She dives into her philosophy of shifting from time management to energy management, and redefining “work-life balance” into work-life synergy. Sabrina explains how she helps women who have already achieved financial success but feel misaligned internally, guiding them through identity shifts, leadership growth, and deeper self-awareness. Through her high-touch, low-volume model, she emphasizes depth, trust, and sustainable success, offering powerful insights for entrepreneurs looking to build businesses that support both their ambition and well-being.

Connect with Sabrina Avellán:

🔗 Website: https://www.sabrinaavellan.com

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sabrina_avellan/

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Coach Dan Gordon, founder of Dan Gordon Enterprise, shares his powerful journey from losing his marketing business and hitting a personal low point to rebuilding his life and identity through coaching and personal development. After realizing that his previous career felt misaligned despite his success, Dan made the decision to start over—leading him to rediscover his true calling in helping others transform their lives through mindset, identity, and belief work.

He dives into his coaching philosophy, which centers on identifying and reshaping limiting beliefs as the foundation for change in all areas of life—from relationships to income and personal fulfillment. Dan also shares his relationship-driven approach to growth, his focus on working with committed professionals like financial advisors, and his vision of expanding his impact through speaking, partnerships, and programs designed to help individuals step into stronger, more grounded versions of themselves.

Connect with Coach Dan Gordon:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachdangordon/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachdangordon

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Niamh Cassidy, IBCLC, founder of Your BirthBiz, shares how her journey from working in social care to becoming a lactation consultant led her into entrepreneurship. While building her own practice alongside raising her children, Niamh discovered a gap—many talented birth professionals struggled to grow sustainable businesses despite their passion and expertise. This realization inspired her to create Your BirthBiz, where she now helps others in the birth and postpartum space turn their skills into thriving, aligned businesses.

She dives into her relational coaching approach, emphasizing the importance of supporting the whole person—not just the business—especially for clients balancing motherhood, caregiving, and entrepreneurship. Niamh also shares how she built her brand organically through Instagram, her focus on community and trust-building, and her vision to become the go-to platform for business and mindset support in the birth industry while navigating the challenges of scaling as a largely solo founder.

Connect with Niamh Cassidy:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbirthbiz/

🌐 Website: https://yourbirthbiz.com

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Jaime Filer, founder of Filer Fitness, shares how her lifelong passion for movement led her to build a purpose-driven fitness business focused on transformation beyond the physical. With a background in kinesiology and over two decades in the fitness space, Jaime explains how she turned her calling into a specialized coaching program designed primarily for high-achieving women in the LGBTQ community who have deprioritized their health due to demanding careers and responsibilities.

She dives into her unique approach centered on nervous system regulation, emphasizing that sustainable fitness starts with mental and emotional stability rather than just workouts and nutrition. Jaime also discusses her highly targeted marketing strategy, her growth through organic content and paid ads, and her focus on improving client retention and long-term transformation—highlighting that true success lies in identity shifts, not just short-term physical results.

Connect with Jaime Filer:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaimefilerfitness/

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Colin Christensen, founder of Founders Academy under Startup Science, shares his lifelong journey as an entrepreneur—starting his first business at just 10 years old and going on to build and mentor across more than 15 ventures. Through working with over 2,500 founders globally, Colin identified recurring patterns behind why startups fail, which led him to develop a structured approach to help early-stage entrepreneurs avoid common mistakes and build stronger foundations from day one.

He dives into how Founders Academy was born from global initiatives, including supporting entrepreneurs in developing countries and scaling mentorship systems that eventually led to a successful exit of his previous platform. Colin explains his “rapid iterative learning” approach—combining short lessons, real-world execution, and continuous feedback—while emphasizing the importance of customer conversations, proper business structuring, and distribution over just focusing on ideas.

Connect with Colin Christensen:

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinchristensen

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advisorsbu

🌐 Websites:
• https://academy.startupscience.io

• https://mycao.ca

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Karolina Rzadkowolska, founder of Euphoric AF, shares her journey from working in a university setting with limiting beliefs about entrepreneurship to building a thriving business rooted in personal transformation. After reevaluating her relationship with alcohol through a simple “Dry January,” Karolina experienced a powerful identity shift that unlocked confidence, clarity, and creativity—ultimately leading her to pursue entrepreneurship and help others do the same.

She dives into how going alcohol-free became the catalyst for deeper self-belief, enabling her to write a book, launch programs, and empower women to step into their purpose. Karolina explains her business model, which guides women from breaking subconscious patterns to becoming entrepreneurs and thought leaders, while emphasizing the importance of identity work, passion-driven business, and building a movement that creates lasting transformation.

Connect with Karolina Rzadkowolska:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euphoric.af

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Gurpreet Mann, founder of GKM Coaching, to explore her journey from over 20 years in HR to building a high-impact career and executive coaching business. What began as an organic side hustle—helping professionals with resumes, interviews, and LinkedIn—quickly evolved into a full-scale business after a pivotal moment in her life. Following the loss of her father, Gurpreet re-evaluated her purpose and committed to making a meaningful impact, leading her to help professionals not just land jobs, but transform their careers and earning potential.

Gurpreet shares how her work has evolved from job search coaching to helping high-level professionals—especially those with advanced degrees—scale into leadership roles, increase their income, and build long-term career leverage. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, positioning, and breaking free from traditional career limitations, while also highlighting how authentic content and LinkedIn have been the driving forces behind her business growth. Her approach centers on building authority, trust, and visibility—proving that real opportunities come from showing up boldly and consistently.

 Connect with Gurpreet Mann:

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manngurpreet

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Mark Phinick, founder of Let’s Make It Rain, shares how his decades of experience in enterprise software sales and leadership led him to build a revenue acceleration firm focused on helping founders and sales teams close stalled deals. After working with major organizations like IBM and HCL, Mark recognized a consistent gap—companies had strong interest and pipeline, but struggled with conversion, leaving deals stuck in limbo.

He dives into his approach to deal coaching, emphasizing clarity, strategic communication, and empowering internal champions to sell solutions within their organizations. Mark also highlights the importance of understanding “deal silence,” leveraging LinkedIn as a strategic sales tool, and balancing AI with human intuition. With a focus on impact, his mission is to help founders and sellers close deals faster, improve forecasting, and ultimately build businesses that are positioned for growth, funding, or acquisition.

Connect with Mark Phinick:

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markphinick