Inside the Founder

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Inside the Founder episodes

  • EP84: Branding with Heart, Not Hype: Larissa Riley on Authentic Brand Storytelling

    In this episode, I sit down with Larissa Riley, founder of Sunscribe Creative, to talk all things brand building, intentional storytelling, and transitioning from 17 years in corporate to running her own agency. Larissa shares honest insights into what sparked her leap into entrepreneurship—including a cross-country move and the self-reflection that comes with new beginnings—and how her journey as a copywriter deeply shapes the way she approaches branding today.

    What makes this conversation truly special is Larissa’s emphasis on bringing humanity back into branding: from infusing personal history and values into brand voice, to the power of intentionality that connects on a deeper, more authentic level. Expect candid stories, real-world wisdom, and actionable inspiration on finding your voice, leveraging your lived experience, and letting your brand’s true self shine through—whether you’re just starting out or looking to refresh your approach.



    Free resources:

    • ⁠You are your secret sauce⁠: a guide to re-remember your magic. 
    • ⁠Vibe check⁠: a guide to review and get clarity on what’s next.
    • ⁠Story behind the story⁠: getting to the root of what’s behind the fear or block keeping you stuck from taking action.
    • Growthday is an app for my mindset supplement to set me up with wisdom for my day! Daily insights from Brendan Burchard, community, accountability, reflection and learning all in a single app! Sign up to a 7 day free trial ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!

    Follow:

    • Larissa Riley: ⁠@sunscribe.creative
    • Podcast: ⁠⁠@iwishiknewthatearlier_⁠⁠
    • Priya: ⁠⁠@priya_p08⁠



    46 min
  • EP83: Solo - get testing

    In this solo I share the journey I am navigating in getting comfortable with experimenting and testing different ideas.



    Free resources:

    • ⁠⁠You are your secret sauce⁠⁠: a guide to re-remember your magic. 
    • ⁠⁠Vibe check⁠⁠: a guide to review and get clarity on what’s next.
    • ⁠⁠Story behind the story⁠⁠: getting to the root of what’s behind the fear or block keeping you stuck from taking action.
    • Growthday is an app for my mindset supplement to set me up with wisdom for my day! Daily insights from Brendan Burchard, community, accountability, reflection and learning all in a single app! Sign up to a 7 day free trial ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!

    Follow:

    • Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠@iwishiknewthatearlier_⁠⁠⁠
    • Priya: ⁠⁠⁠@priya_p08⁠⁠


    Business owners, if you are looking to feel more grounded and confident in your offers, your business, in YOU, and create success that feels like success to you, not one that just 'looks good' drop me an email on [email protected]. I've opened coaching spots to walk alongside you on your journey to create your kind of freedom and fulfilment.

    5 min
  • EP82: Solo the capacity to hold what you want

    In this episode I share my take on something guests have shared and a lesson I have got to learn from others on being able to actually hold the growth we are calling in, and how that's been showing up for me in this part of my journey.


    Free resources:

    • ⁠You are your secret sauce⁠: a guide to re-remember your magic. 
    • ⁠Vibe check⁠: a guide to review and get clarity on what’s next.
    • ⁠Story behind the story⁠: getting to the root of what’s behind the fear or block keeping you stuck from taking action.
    • Growthday is an app for my mindset supplement to set me up with wisdom for my day! Daily insights from Brendan Burchard, community, accountability, reflection and learning all in a single app! Sign up to a 7 day free trial ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!


    Follow:

    • Podcast: ⁠⁠@iwishiknewthatearlier_⁠⁠
    • Priya: ⁠⁠@priya_p08
    10 min
  • EP81: Fill your joy cup

    A reminder episode for more fun, play and joy, that will fill your cup in big ways.


    Free resources:

    • ⁠You are your secret sauce⁠: a guide to re-remember your magic. 
    • ⁠Vibe check⁠: a guide to review and get clarity on what’s next.
    • ⁠Story behind the story⁠: getting to the root of what’s behind the fear or block keeping you stuck from taking action.
    • Growthday is an app for my mindset supplement to set me up with wisdom for my day! Daily insights from Brendan Burchard, community, accountability, reflection and learning all in a single app! Sign up to a 7 day free trial ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!


    Follow:

    • Podcast: ⁠⁠@iwishiknewthatearlier_⁠⁠
    • Priya: ⁠⁠@priya_p08
    3 min
  • EP 80: Leaning on your own internal guidance system

    In this solo episode I share about how I am navigating a season of change and not knowing the next steps along with a mistake I was making, and what I've been leaning on to move forward.


    Free resources:

    • You are your secret sauce: a guide to re-remember your magic. 
    • Vibe check: a guide to review and get clarity on what’s next.
    • Story behind the story: getting to the root of what’s behind the fear or block keeping you stuck from taking action.
    • Growthday is an app for my mindset supplement to set me up with wisdom for my day! Daily insights from Brendan Burchard, community, accountability, reflection and learning all in a single app! Sign up to a 7 day free trial ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!


    Follow:

    • Podcast: ⁠⁠@iwishiknewthatearlier_⁠⁠
    • Priya: ⁠@priya_p08
    6 min
  • EP79: Unlocking Peak Wellness: The Power of Breath, Sleep & Movement Explained by Nathaniel Dickey

    In this episode I sit down with Nathaniel Dickey to explore the powerful connection between our physiology and overall wellbeing. Nathaniel, shares his journey from Kung Fu enthusiast to expert in restoring energy through biology and simple daily habits. Discover practical tips on nervous system equilibrium, the power of restorative sleep, breathwork, nature, and the often-overlooked role of fascia in health.

    In this conversation, Nathaniel breaks down complex biology into actionable steps—perfect for anyone seeking to boost their energy, resilience, and mind-body harmony.


    Follow:

    • Nathaniel Dickey:⁠⁠ @elitebiocode⁠
    • Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@iwishiknewthatearlier_⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Priya: ⁠⁠⁠@priya_p08⁠⁠

    Free resources:

    • ⁠You are your secret sauce⁠: a guide to re-remember your magic. 
    • ⁠Vibe check⁠: a guide to review and get clarity on what’s next.
    • ⁠Story behind the story⁠: getting to the root of what’s behind the fear or block keeping you stuck from taking action.
    • Growthday is an app for my mindset supplement to set me up with wisdom for my day! Daily insights from Brendan Burchard, community, accountability, reflection and learning all in a single app! Sign up to a 7 day free trial ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!


    45 min
  • EP78: Embracing the Inner Work and self mastery with Margaret Lee

    In this episode I am joined by Margaret Lee for round two where we dive into the power of inner work, somatic healing, and subconscious reprogramming. In this episode, we explore self-mastery, the difference between self-care and self-love, and practical strategies to break through limiting beliefs. Margaret shares her personal journey of transformation—covering breathwork, mindset shifts, integration, and the importance of embracing confusion as a path to growth.


    Follow:

    • ⁠Margaret Lee
    • Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@iwishiknewthatearlier_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Priya: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@priya_p08⁠⁠⁠

    Free resources:

    • ⁠⁠You are your secret sauce⁠⁠: a guide to re-remember your magic. 
    • ⁠⁠Vibe check⁠⁠: a guide to review and get clarity on what’s next.
    • ⁠⁠Story behind the story⁠⁠: getting to the root of what’s behind the fear or block keeping you stuck from taking action.
    • Growthday is an app for my mindset supplement to set me up with wisdom for my day! Daily insights from Brendan Burchard, community, accountability, reflection and learning all in a single app! Sign up to a 7 day free trial ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!


    Join my email newsletter 'Food for thought' where I bring you on the journey of personal growth and share insights, tips and tools I'm leaning on to navigate it. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here!⁠⁠

    48 min
  • EP77: Letting go of external expectations

    In this episode I reshare an episode from Mozarella Season on letting go of external expectations.


    Follow:

    • Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@iwishiknewthatearlier_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Priya: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@priya_p08⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Free resources:

    • ⁠⁠⁠You are your secret sauce⁠⁠⁠: a guide to re-remember your magic. 
    • ⁠⁠⁠Vibe check⁠⁠⁠: a guide to review and get clarity on what’s next.
    • ⁠⁠⁠Story behind the story⁠⁠⁠: getting to the root of what’s behind the fear or block keeping you stuck from taking action.
    • Growthday is an app for my mindset supplement to set me up with wisdom for my day! Daily insights from Brendan Burchard, community, accountability, reflection and learning all in a single app! Sign up to a 7 day free trial ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!
    6 min
  • EP76: Overcoming Scarcity Mindset & Taking Control of Your Money

    In this episode I reshare a conversation I had with money mindset coach Suzanne Alexander. She breaks down what money mindset really is, what contributes to it and practical tips to change it.


    Follow:

    • Suzanne Alexander: ⁠@mindful_finances
    • Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@iwishiknewthatearlier_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Priya: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@priya_p08⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Free resources:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠You are your secret sauce⁠⁠⁠⁠: a guide to re-remember your magic. 
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vibe check⁠⁠⁠⁠: a guide to review and get clarity on what’s next.
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Story behind the story⁠⁠⁠⁠: getting to the root of what’s behind the fear or block keeping you stuck from taking action.
    • Growthday is an app for my mindset supplement to set me up with wisdom for my day! Daily insights from Brendan Burchard, community, accountability, reflection and learning all in a single app! Sign up to a 7 day free trial ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!
    30 min
  • EP75: Embracing the season you are in

    In this episode I share about the seasons of life that many share about and honouring the one you're in, even when it looks different because it always will.


    Follow:

    • Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@iwishiknewthatearlier_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Priya: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@priya_p08⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Free resources:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You are your secret sauce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: a guide to re-remember your magic. 
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vibe check⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: a guide to review and get clarity on what’s next.
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Story behind the story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: getting to the root of what’s behind the fear or block keeping you stuck from taking action.
    • Growthday is an app for my mindset supplement to set me up with wisdom for my day! Daily insights from Brendan Burchard, community, accountability, reflection and learning all in a single app! Sign up to a 7 day free trial ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!
    5 min

About Inside the Founder

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Inside the Founder is a podcast for entrepreneurs doing the real work behind the scene; overcoming self-doubt, burnout, and the internal blocks that hold them back.