My First Step Ever

From Anxiety to Entrepreneurship: How Lindsey Leigh Hobson Built Two Thriving Businesses by 32

Have you ever felt lost in your 20s, unsure of your path, and afraid to take risks? You're not alone! In this episode, I sit down with Lindsey, a LinkedIn 2024 Top Voice in Mentoring, who went from an anxious kid filled with self-doubt to building two thriving businesses by 32.

But her journey wasn’t easy. Lindsey faced career uncertainty, business failure, and the pressure to have it all figured out. Instead of giving up, she embraced unlearning, experimenting, and trusting herself to create a career on her terms.

🎙️ In this episode, we dive into:
✅ How to own your emotions and stop self-doubt from holding you back
✅ The real truth about failure and why it’s necessary for success
✅ Why pivoting careers & experimenting can lead to unexpected success
✅ How to navigate your 20s when you feel stuck or lost

🌟 About Lindsey
Lindsey is the Founder of The Learning & Development Collective, leading a global network of 750+ professionals. She’s also the National Lead for the Professional Speakers Australia Chapter President Council, helping shape the future of professional speaking.

But before all the success, she struggled with fear, failure, and imposter syndrome—just like many of us. This is her story of resilience, reinvention, and taking the first step ever toward success.

Learn more here: https://learninganddevelopmentcollective.com/

🎤 About Your Host – Ishani Nigam
Hi, I’m Ishani Nigam, a podcaster, content creator, and storyteller! 🎭💡 My passion is to EDUTAIN (educate + entertain) my audience through powerful conversations that help dreamers, disruptors, and underdogs turn their doubts into action.

👉 Connect with me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes fun: https://bit.ly/3zl0IN6 🎬💃

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🌟 How Belief Can Change Your Career & Life | Featuring Vaiju Joshi

What happens when someone else believes in you more than you believe in yourself? Vaiju Joshi was a determined IT professional who never considered project management—until her boss saw something in her that she couldn’t see in herself.

In this episode, we uncover:
✅ The role of empowering parenting in shaping self-belief
✅ Taking leaps of faith in your career when doubt creeps in
✅ How to recognize hidden opportunities and turn them into success
✅ Why mentorship matters and how trusting others can unlock your potential

Vaiju’s story is a testament to resilience, trust, and transformation—a must-listen for anyone standing at a crossroads in life or career.

🎙 Hit play and get inspired to take your next big leap!

About the host:Hi, I am Ishani Nigam, a podcaster and content creator. I aim to create content that EDUTAINS [educates and entertains] my audiences. I am a curious and enthusiastic soul, who loves to question the norm and found this podcast as a way to let my energy flow in the right direction. I am a creative, warm and fun-loving soul and I become all of these when surrounded by like-minded people :)

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In this episode, we dive deep into understanding how to spot, understand and eradicate the root cause of burnout and bounce back to our best selves.

✅ Understanding where burnout stems from?

✅ How to keep moving ahead despite constant setbacks?

✅ How to spot the root cause of burnout?

✅ How to overcome burnout that's already caused you damage?

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About the Speaker

Sarina Helen is an impactful change-maker driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. Renowned for founding The Juice Parlor in Los Angeles, CA, her mission revolves around investing in human and planetary wellness. She is a holistic wellness coach, aiming to empower women through transformative wellness programs. Drawing from her decade-long burnout journey, Sarina seeks to expedite healing and wellness, emphasising the importance of self-connection, self-love, and self-worth as foundational elements for effectively serving the world.

Can you provide your audience with a free gift, a Vitality Detox guide, through this link (i.e., provide this in my bio or the podcast notes?)

Learn more here: https://www.bewellbysarina.com/The-Vitality-Detox-Guide

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In this episode, we dive into uncovering the story of how to navigate unconventional career pathways

✅ How to break into an industry with no network?

✅ How to listen to the soft inner voice that compels you to do scary things?

✅ Why do you say yes to every opportunity early on?

✅ What are the 3 ingredients of doing well in life?

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About the Speaker

Chase Friedman is a passionate Brand Storyteller and Strategist dedicated to helping businesses thrive while making a positive impact. As Founder of Vanquish Media Group, he connects inspiring content with digital marketing to turn audiences into brand ambassadors.

With experience spanning startups, SMBs, and non-profits, Chase has driven sustainable growth and societal impact, producing over 1,500 branded assets with 500M+ views and generating $45M+ in revenue and donations.

Beyond his work, Chase coaches entrepreneurs as a 1% for the Planet member and advises the non-profit Film2Future.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-friedman/Website: https://vanquishmediagroup.com/

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About the host:

Hi, I am Ishani Nigam, a podcaster and content creator. I aim to create content that EDUTAINS [educates and entertains] my audiences. I am a curious and enthusiastic soul, who loves to question the norm and found this podcast as a way to let my energy flow in the right direction. I am a creative, warm and fun-loving soul and I become all of these when surrounded by like-minded people :)

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In this episode, we dive deep into understanding the 'career' tips for people in their 20s and 30s and the perks of working in hospitality once in a lifetime

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In this episode, we dive into uncovering a journey that teaches us to honour our unique journey and not reinvent the wheels

About the Speaker

Kirk is also an early-stage angel investor with a passion for empowering people with the ability to develop global companies, create jobs, distribute wealth, and generate positive social impact. Kirk is also the Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the Innovation and Collaboration Centre at the Uni of SA Leading the Venture Catalyst Incubation program.

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About the host:

Hi, I am Ishani Nigam, a podcaster and content creator. I aim to create content that EDUTAINS [educates and entertains] my audiences. I am a curious and enthusiastic soul, who loves to question the norm and found this podcast as a way to let my energy flow in the right direction. I am a creative, warm and fun-loving soul and I become all of these when surrounded by like-minded people :)

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In this episode, we dive into uncovering a journey that teaches us to not underestimate our emotions and go with the flow:

✅ Building work ethics that helps you succeed

✅ Identifying hard skills vs soft skills

✅ Finding your IKIGAI and pursuing it

✅ Building your authentic self

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About the Speaker

Chanelle Le Roux is a part-time performer, speaker, and the driving force behind Ninki, an Adelaide-based content marketing business. Proudly South African, she has been in marketing since 2009, working across Argentina, the UK, and Australia. Chanelle has collaborated with brands like The Economist, BBC, and ESPN, focusing on sales, programmatic advertising, and strategy.

In 2017, she left corporate life to freelance, which soon grew into Ninki. Originally focused on copywriting, Ninki now emphasizes video content, aligning with Chanelle's love for the spotlight. The company, female-owned and operated, is known for its ethical stance, turning down work that doesn’t align with its values.

Chanelle’s high-functioning anxiety has been a superpower in her career, making her a driven leader who thrives on big challenges and brings empathy to her role.

Learn More Here:

NINKI agency website - https://ninkicontentmarketing.com/ 

NINKI Academy - https://ninkiacademy.com/

LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/13388570⁠

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About the host:

Hi, I am Ishani Nigam, a podcaster and content creator. I aim to create content that EDUTAINS [educates and entertains] my audiences. I am a curious and enthusiastic soul, who loves to question the norm and found this podcast as a way to let my energy flow in the right direction. I am a creative, warm and fun-loving soul and I become all of these when surrounded by like-minded people :)

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In this story, through the journey of our guest speaker, we help her see through life's difficulties and understand what to do when you don't know how to begin your career.

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About the Speaker

Wendy is an Interview and Career Coach who helps people look so good that hiring managers can’t ignore them

She was stuck once, not knowing how to get out of a financial and emotional mess after a relationship break-up left her a broke single mum drowning in debt

But things changed when she changed – she invested in herself and found mentors and a supportive community to turn her mess into her success

And there's been plenty of hiccups along the way

From growing up a woman of colour in apartheid South Africa to being held up at gunpoint in her first job in Australia and more than her fair share of health challenges - she's beat them all

Now she runs her company on her terms and helps professional people fearlessly get the job they want, negotiate the income they want and ultimately the lifestyle they want

Learn more here: https://happycareerhub.com/

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About the host:

Hi, I am Ishani Nigam, a podcaster and content creator. I aim to create content that EDUTAINS [educates and entertains] my audiences. I am a curious and enthusiastic soul, who loves to question the norm and found this podcast as a way to let my energy flow in the right direction. I am a creative, warm and fun-loving soul and I become all of these when surrounded by like-minded people :)

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David Petrovay, after living 3/4 quarter of his life, is still on a mission to learn, upgrade and accomplish his 'secret 101 wishes to LIVE a fulfilled life. Besides, being a nationally and internationally acclaimed 'Life coach' who found his 'thing' after multiple failures in his 20s.

✅ Do I deserve a dream life?

✅ 3 Stages to believe you are worthy

✅ How to begin creating a dream life?

✅ 3 questions that will help build you create your dream life?

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About the Speaker

About the SpeakerThere was little direction provided in his early years in guiding his career. Following 34 years as an educator of the blind, in 2008 he founded his company, David Petrovay Coaching, based on his slogan - I help people figure out what they are here to do in life...and then DO it. During his twenty-five years as a career counsellor and coach, he has worked with individuals and groups to do just that. His clients are professionals across a broad spectrum of work settings who are motivated to be the best at what they do. He has presented to groups on a national, state, and local level on work-related topics such as communication, creating attention-getting resumes and LinkedIn profiles, and the challenges facing those who are seeking employment. He is a published author with his most recent book, Out of Work...Not Out of WORTH: Navigating the emotional side of job loss, receiving a #1 Bestseller badge.

Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Life-Between-Jobs-Work-WORTH/dp/B08C4C7BJS

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About the host:

Hi, I am Ishani Nigam, a podcaster and content creator. I aim to create content that EDUTAINS [educates and entertains] my audiences. I am a curious and enthusiastic soul, who loves to question the norm and found this podcast as a way to let my energy flow in the right direction. I am a creative, warm and fun-loving soul and I become all of these when surrounded by like-minded people :)

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