Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Ross Stockdale shares how his career evolved from early SEO experimentation into leading marketing strategy and building multiple businesses. After gaining experience across startups, agencies, and private equity—where he helped scale operations to millions in revenue—Ross transitioned into entrepreneurship to create a more flexible, leveraged lifestyle.

Through Thunderstock Marketing, he works as a fractional CMO helping businesses bring structure and strategy to their growth, while Swim Solutions focuses on making enterprise-level AI tools accessible to small and mid-sized businesses. By narrowing down specific niches and creating tailored solutions, Ross has been able to build scalable systems that address real market needs.

Ross also highlights his approach to client acquisition through podcasting, networking, and referrals, while sharing key lessons around simplifying offers, defining a clear ICP, and managing time across multiple ventures. This episode provides valuable insights for founders looking to scale intelligently while maintaining control over their time and operations.

Connect with Ross Stockdale :
🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrossstockdale

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Vanya Koonce shares how her background in psychology and personal development led her to create Be Yourself (BU Leadership and Team Development Coaching). After years of working with individuals and organizations, she built a coaching practice rooted in helping people gain clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of themselves—both personally and professionally.

Vanya explains how her focus has shifted toward supporting high-performing young professionals and leaders who face increasing pressure and responsibility early in their careers. By combining one-on-one coaching, group work, and new AI-powered tools, she is expanding her impact while staying aligned with her core belief: that true success starts with self-awareness and authenticity.

She also reflects on the realities of entrepreneurship—adapting to market changes, redefining pricing and offers, and balancing business growth with personal life, especially as a new mother. This episode offers an honest and insightful look into building a purpose-driven business while navigating life’s evolving priorities.

Connect with Vanya Koonce:

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

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Brenda Johnston shares how her background in corporate marketing led her to a deeper calling in leadership coaching and personal transformation. Despite achieving external success, Brenda found herself feeling unfulfilled—an experience that pushed her to explore the impact of subconscious beliefs and identity alignment. This pivotal realization became the foundation of her work today, where she helps individuals reconnect with their true selves and redefine success on their own terms.

Brenda dives into her approach to supporting high-performing women who feel stuck, exhausted, or disconnected despite outward success. Through a blend of subconscious work, nervous system regulation, and personalized coaching, she helps clients break through internal limitations and build sustainable, aligned growth. She also shares how she has built her business through trust, authenticity, and meaningful relationships, using platforms like Instagram and her podcast to attract aligned clients while challenging traditional, transactional coaching models.

Connect with Brenda Johnston:
🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_brendajohnston/

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Morgan Phelps, founder of Sage Creatives, shares her unconventional journey into entrepreneurship and marketing. Starting with a background in digital forensics, Morgan faced early career challenges, including difficulty breaking into the industry and setbacks during COVID-19. These experiences ultimately led her to pivot into marketing, where she discovered a passion for data, strategy, and the psychology behind growth, eventually building her own agency and stepping into a fractional CMO role.

She dives into how she helps 7- and 8-figure founders move beyond chaotic, reactive marketing into structured, data-driven growth systems. Morgan explains her approach to analyzing gaps, optimizing performance, and guiding companies through phased strategies, while also sharing her evolution toward higher-level clients and her vision of launching a marketing intelligence SaaS platform to make data-driven decision-making more accessible.

Connect with Morgan Phelps:

🔗 LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-p-343388100

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Mark Matthews—psychologist and high-performance coach—shares the deeply personal journey that shaped his path into coaching and human development. After losing his mother at a young age, Mark became driven to understand growth, purpose, and leadership, ultimately pursuing a PhD in psychology and dedicating his life to helping others unlock their full potential through meaningful transformation.

Mark dives into his relationship-driven approach to coaching, moving beyond one-size-fits-all frameworks to support individuals—especially founders—in navigating growth, identity, and leadership. He also shares his philosophy on creating world-class coaching experiences, his vision of making coaching a life skill, and his mission to redefine how people approach personal and professional development.

Connect with Dr. Mark Matthews:

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mark-matthews

📸 Instagram:  Instagram.com/facemyfear

🔗Facebook: Facebook.com/facemyfear

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Chelsea Rosner, founder of Be Your Own Black Sheep, shares her journey from a career in occupational therapy to building a life and business centered on authenticity and personal freedom. After facing burnout, workplace challenges, and a pivotal life moment that forced her to reevaluate her priorities, Chelsea made the bold decision to leave her traditional path and create a business that aligned with her values, family life, and individuality.

She dives into her approach to helping ambitious entrepreneurs uncover their unique identity and natural strengths, emphasizing that true success comes from understanding who you are at your core and aligning your business with that. Chelsea also shares how she grows her business through organic content, speaking, and referrals, while maintaining a highly personalized coaching model that prioritizes deep transformation over rigid systems and one-size-fits-all strategies.

Connect with Chelsea Rosner:

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

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Falyn Berkowitz, founder of FALYN MIKALA CO., shares her unconventional journey from studying pre-med to traveling the world on superyachts and eventually building a coaching business rooted in mindset, energetics, and personal transformation. Through her experiences facilitating wellness retreats, Falyn noticed a recurring pattern—people would experience breakthroughs but struggle to sustain them—leading her to explore deeper, long-term transformation methods that integrate mindset, energy, and subconscious work.

She dives into how she now helps ambitious women break free from limiting beliefs, reconnect with themselves, and step into a higher level of identity and alignment. Falyn explains her group-focused coaching model, her emphasis on connection and energetic alignment, and her organic approach to business growth, while sharing her vision of scaling impact through new programs and creating a ripple effect of transformation in women’s lives.

Connect with Falyn Berkowitz:

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/falyn-berkowitz/

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Deborah Cobb, founder of Root & Bloom Holistics, to explore her journey from hands-on bodywork to building a digital business centered around nervous system regulation. Starting her career as a massage therapist, Deborah developed a deep understanding of how the body responds to stress and the importance of helping people feel safe and regulated. After a career pause due to injury and the impact of COVID, she pivoted into online coaching—transforming her expertise into scalable programs focused on long-term healing and resilience.

Deborah shares her unique approach to nervous system regulation, combining education, awareness, and both internal and external factors that influence well-being. Through her courses and membership, she helps women move beyond chronic stress, understand their bodies, and build sustainable habits for emotional and physical balance. She also highlights the importance of clear messaging, leveraging ads for growth, and embracing imperfection in business—proving that progress comes from taking action, not waiting for everything to be perfect.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Nyoka Samuels, founder of Nyoka Nicole Samuels Coaching and Consulting, shares her journey from over 20 years in healthcare—spanning bedside nursing to nurse education—into building a consulting business focused on transforming leadership and organizational culture. Through her experience, she recognized that healthcare doesn’t suffer from a lack of knowledge, but rather a gap in culture, where burnout, turnover, and lack of psychological safety continue to impact both staff and patient outcomes.

She dives into her mission to empower healthcare organizations by developing nurse educators as strategic leaders who can influence both clinical excellence and workplace culture. Nyoka explains how she works with institutions to create supportive environments, strengthen teams, and drive long-term impact, while also navigating the challenges of building a niche consulting business, refining her messaging, and expanding her reach through community engagement and strategic partnerships.

Connect with Nyoka Samuels:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyoka-samuels-gilchrist/

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Justin Reich shares how his background in athletics and strength coaching led him into the world of metabolic health and performance optimization. After years of working with clients and studying data-driven fitness, Justin experienced a major life shift following a severe head injury—one that deepened his understanding of recovery, resilience, and the body’s capacity to heal.

Through New Level Peptides, Justin now helps founders, executives, and high-performing individuals identify and address the root causes of their health challenges. By combining metabolic assessments, personalized protocols, and advanced therapies like peptides, he enables clients to improve energy, performance, and overall well-being without relying on temporary solutions.

Justin also shares insights into building trust in a complex and emerging field, growing his business through organic relationships, and his vision of scaling through systems, technology, and a hybrid online and in-person model. This episode offers a powerful perspective on health, performance, and what it truly means to operate at your highest level.