Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Michelle Kopper, founder of The Inspired Voice Business Coaching. Michelle shares her powerful journey from a professional actress and singer who struggled with the vulnerability of using her own voice to a visibility mentor who now guides coaches and purpose-led entrepreneurs to find their authentic expression. She reveals how her own 30-year journey of healing and transformation around self-expression led her to create a business that helps others overcome the "cringey" feelings associated with marketing and selling their vision, framing visibility as a spiritual practice of "unconditional commitment."

Michelle delves into her unique, inside-out approach that blends intuitive strategy with practical implementation, focusing on translating a client's calling into a compelling message that generates consistent client flow and revenue. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of running a boutique coaching business, her plans for scaling through content and relationships, and the importance of aligning business growth with personal creative expression. The conversation is a deep dive into the alchemy of turning visibility into profitability while staying true to your core message.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Irveen Kaur, the founder of novelly.school. Irveen shares her inspiring journey from a corporate career that left her unfulfilled to founding an educational business dedicated to nurturing young writers in Sydney. She discusses the pivotal moment a friend's question prompted her to realign her work with her passion for writing and teaching, leading her to build a business that helps students excel in exams and even become published authors through her Author Accelerator program.

The conversation delves into the current state of novelly.school, detailing its one-on-one tutoring, group classes, and innovative programs that guide children from crafting a story to publishing their own book. Irveen opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, including the operational challenges of scaling, the strategic shift from one-on-one sessions to group classes to drive growth, and her key advice for new founders: to pursue what they genuinely love, as that passion is the fuel that sustains them through the inevitable hurdles of building a business.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Leanne Makinson, the founder of Women in the Makin. Leanne shares her journey from building a successful recruitment consultancy over 8 years to her current transition into coaching. She reveals the pivotal realization that led her to empower other women in the recruitment industry, moving them from being stuck as recruiters to stepping into their power as CEOs and directors of their own businesses.

Leanne delves into her unique coaching methodology, which blends practical business strategy with deep foundational work like breathwork, meditation, and human design. She explains how addressing limiting beliefs, confidence blocks, and self-sabotage is essential for sustainable growth. Leanne also shares her exciting vision for the future, including a group coaching program designed to create a significant ripple effect, helping women build impactful and fulfilling businesses while transforming the recruitment industry from the inside out.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Robert Nebergall, the founder of Reclaim Firefighter Fitness. Robert shares his powerful journey from serving as a firefighter for four years to becoming a full-time entrepreneur on a mission to address the critical health crises within the firefighting community. He reveals the harsh realities behind the "superhero" image, including the sedentary lifestyle, sleep deprivation, and poor nutrition that lead to cardiac arrest as the number one killer of firefighters. This firsthand experience, including responding to a medical emergency for a colleague on shift, fueled his passion to create a business that empowers firefighters to reclaim their health, fitness, and confidence.

Robert delves into the evolution of his business, explaining how he refined his ideal client avatar from "any firefighter" to established professionals over 30, who are motivated by their families and long-term careers. He outlines his unique 4-month program designed not for dependency, but to provide firefighters with the self-sufficient skills and habits needed to thrive throughout their decades-long service. The conversation also covers Robert's rapid growth, from his first client in February to achieving $50k months by mid-year, and his strategic shift from organic outreach to mastering paid advertising on Instagram. He candidly discusses the current challenges of scaling, including becoming the bottleneck in sales and building systems to handle increased client fulfillment as he works toward his ambitious goal of a $100,000 revenue month.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Miriam Gilbert, the founder of Coincidencity. Miriam shares her journey from a high-powered corporate career as a CFO to becoming an entrepreneur, a shift catalyzed by the birth of her son. She discusses the genesis of her dual-focused business, which includes Coincidencity, a consultancy that helps large organizations navigate the human elements of AI to reduce burnout and foster creativity, and her work coaching other founders on how to secure corporate clients by refining their B2B messaging.

Miriam delves into the challenges and rewards of transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, the importance of passion in sales, and her vision for the future. She outlines ambitious growth plans for Coincidencity, aiming to triple revenue and carefully scale her team while maintaining quality. The conversation also covers practical advice for new founders, including the value of community and the best tools that have been game-changers for her business.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Scott Lee, founder of Embrace Your Pivot. Scott shares his journey from serving as a hospital chaplain for nearly two decades to launching his coaching and consulting practice. He discusses how his unique background equips him to help medical professionals, his ideal clients, navigate career transitions and burnout by reframing change not as something to avoid, but as an opportunity to align with their true goals and purpose.

Scott opens up about the realities of being a solopreneur, from wearing all the hats in his business to the challenges of lead generation while balancing a full-time job. He offers profound insights on the importance of self-trust, proactive self-care, and celebrating small wins during periods of transition. The conversation is a powerful exploration of how to embrace uncertainty, trust your own belonging, and turn pivotal moments into opportunities for growth.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Karlton Meadows, the founder of Majestic Balance 4 Fitness. Karlton shares his incredible personal journey, from being born with a club foot and health challenges to becoming a retired combat veteran, Silver Medalist, and a sought-after executive fitness coach. He explains how these early struggles fueled his passion for "ageless athleticism" and led him to develop his unique, science-based approach to functional training using bodyweight, bands, and BOSU to help clients exceed their physical goals safely.

Karlton delves into the current state of his business, detailing his high-touch, personalized training model that typically involves 45-minute sessions twice a week, often conducted directly in clients' homes. He discusses his ideal client—often a busy professional over 35—and his mission to cut through the confusion of online fitness advice. Looking ahead, Karlton outlines his goals to establish a physical facility in Georgia, scale to a $120k+ revenue, secure corporate contracts, and ultimately evolve his company into an international institute to bring greater credibility and scientific rigor to the fitness industry.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we meet Dr. Gitima Sharma, a professor, researcher, and the founder of CoachInspire. Dr. Sharma shares her powerful journey from a high school student grappling with anxiety due to her parents' mental health struggles to becoming a purpose and well-being coach. She reveals how a book gifted by a teacher awakened her to the concept of a unique life purpose, setting her on a path to higher education in counseling and positive psychology. Her motivation for founding Coach Inspire stemmed from her PhD research, driven by a desire to move beyond one-on-one counseling to create coaching programs that empower individuals to achieve career success without sacrificing their mental well-being.

Dr. Sharma details her work today, which focuses on helping women overcome internal doubts and external barriers to actualize their highest aspirations with clarity and confidence. She explains her tiered coaching approach, the importance of genuine one-on-one dialogue, and her mission to break the stigma around seeking support. Looking ahead, Dr. Sharma discusses her goals of expanding her reach through podcasts and writing to share her humanistic philosophy and research-based strategies more widely. She leaves listeners with a key piece of advice for her younger self: "Dream big and absolutely believe in yourself," emphasizing that each person has a unique purpose only they can fulfill.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Marwyn Adriel Allen, the entrepreneurial force behind 15X Business Solutions. Marwyn shares his remarkable journey, from a precocious child in Jamaica pitching TV stations to building a multi-faceted agency in the US. He reveals how his innate drive for entrepreneurship led him to create a company that goes beyond traditional marketing or consulting, focusing instead on building comprehensive business systems for his clients. Marwyn explains the core philosophy of 15X: "We build systems so you don't have to," detailing how they serve as an integrated, white-label partner for growing agencies and businesses, handling everything from CRM development and websites to operational strategy.

Marwyn delves into the organic growth strategies that have propelled 15X to a six-figure agency without any paid advertising, relying almost entirely on a powerful referral engine sparked by his early work with influencers and celebrities. He opens up about the challenges of scaling, particularly the ongoing quest to find disciplined and culturally-aligned team members. Looking ahead, Marwyn discusses his ambitious yet pragmatic goals for 2026, including launching subscription models and paid ads to expand his impact. The episode concludes with his most impactful piece of scaling advice, a powerful saying from his father: "On the road to success, may you never find a friend," emphasizing the importance of unwavering commitment to your vision.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we are joined by Chloe Deutscher, the founder of the coaching and wellness brand chloegoesinward. Chloe shares her journey from being a chemical engineer in the psychedelics sector to becoming a coach who helps women with ADHD. She delves into her unique, science-backed methodology that combines nervous system regulation, biohacking, and mindset work to help her clients master focus, build confidence, and create a compelling vision for their lives.

Chloe discusses the structure of her business, which includes one-on-one coaching, group containers, and digital products. She also opens up about her effective use of organic content on Instagram for marketing, her plans for the future—including launching a supplement line and expanding her coaching to men—and the challenges and excitement of scaling her impactful venture.