Think you're too late to start a business? Think again.

In this episode of the Naked Sunday Podcast, Caleb Nelson sits down with serial entrepreneur and business mentor Danielle Lindner to reveal why your 50s might be the BEST time to build a profitable business — and why it has nothing to do with hustling harder.

Danielle has built multiple successful companies from scratch — including a global HR firm and a STEM-based preschool — and now helps women 50+ turn their decades of experience into real income.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction & Welcome

03:44 - Who is Danielle Lindner?

06:10 - Building a Global HR Firm from a Closet

11:35 - Opening a STEM-Based Preschool

21:15 - Working with Your Spouse in Business

27:00 - Raising Kids in an Entrepreneurial Lifestyle

37:00 - The Jewelry Business Story: Turning Rejection into Success

42:30 - Rejection is Just Information

50:00 - The Importance of Foundation Over Flash

58:30 - Why Mentorship Matters

1:03:00 - Do Less, Be More Philosophy

1:22:00 - Starting a Business After 50

1:26:00 - Competitive Public Speaking & Playing to Win

1:11:00 - Desert Island Question: Love Boat & Goodfellas

1:18:00 - Deathbed Meal: Key Lime Pie & Family

1:26:00 - Final Words of Wisdom

🔥 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

✅ Why rejection is just data (and how to leverage it)

✅ The critical difference between a hobby and a real business

✅ Why foundation beats flashy tactics every time

✅ How the right mentor can save you years of trial and error

✅ Why entrepreneurship is a lifestyle choice, not a job

✅ The "Do Less, Be More" framework for sustainable success

✅ How to reinvent yourself and build profit after 50

👉 THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR:

• Women over 50 ready to start something new

• Second-career entrepreneurs

• Anyone navigating midlife reinvention

• Female founders at any stage

• Experienced professionals wanting to monetize their expertise

• Women who refuse to let age define their ambitions

🔗 CONNECT WITH DANIELLE LINDNER:

Website: www.daniellebuildsbusiness.com

Instagram: @danielle.lindner | @parentingtakespractice

Facebook: @parentingtakespractice

Email: [email protected]

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Because starting over at 50 isn't starting over — it's starting from experience.

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Most businesses don’t collapse because of talent.

They collapse because of cracks in the foundation.

In this episode of the Naked Sunday Podcast, Caleb sits down with Deanna Lucas — entrepreneur, nurse practitioner, construction industry insider, and founder of DND Business Systems — to talk about business systems, leadership, work-life harmony, and why strong foundations matter more than hustle.

Deanna grew up on construction sites, built homes with her family, pivoted through the housing crash, worked in emergency nursing, and now helps builders and service-based businesses automate and scale without burning out.

This conversation covers:

• Why strong foundations matter in business and life
• The hidden cracks that quietly destroy good companies
• How poor systems cost you time, money, and energy
• Why work-life balance starts with identity
• The fear business owners have around looking at their numbers
• How automation and AI can give builders their time back
• Why younger generations might actually be right about work

If you're a contractor, builder, service-based entrepreneur, or business owner trying to grow without sacrificing your life — this episode is for you.

🔨 About Deanna Lucas

Deanna is the founder of DND Business Systems, where she helps builders, contractors, and service-based businesses master the business side of building through automation, marketing systems, and operational clarity.

She is also the host of The Builder’s Edge Podcast, where she teaches contractors how to grow sustainable, profitable businesses.

🔗 Connect with Deanna

Website:
https://dnd-business-systems.com/home

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/deannalucas01

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-lucas-b30938303/

Podcast:
The Builder’s Edge – Mastering the Business Side of Building
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-builders-edge-mastering-the-business-side-of-building/id1800286770

If this episode hit home:

• Share it with a builder or entrepreneur
• Leave a review
• Follow the show for more conversations on leadership, identity, business, and personal growth

Listen now at:
👉 iamcalebnelson.com/nakedsundaypodcast

Until next time…Love. Every. Body.

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Burnout isn’t just “too much work.”
Most of the time, it’s unhealed patterns, people-pleasing, and living in survival mode while calling it “normal.”

In Episode 167, I’m joined by Danielle Zilg (coach + therapist-in-training). We talk about what burnout is really pointing to, why most people chase quick fixes, and how real change happens when you stop avoiding the truth.

In this episode, we cover:

• The real reason people stay stuck in “Band-Aid fixes”
• What burnout is actually trying to tell you
• Overworking as a coping strategy (and where it comes from)
• How to choose the right coach without getting burned
• Coaching vs therapy: what each is best for
• Why the best decisions feel calm, not hyped
• Danielle’s simplest advice: Choose yourself

Connect with Danielle

• Website: https://www.daniellezmft.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.z.mft
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniellezilg
• X: https://x.com/daniellez_mft
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellezilg

Why do so many good marriages struggle with intimacy?

In this episode of the Naked Sunday Podcast, Caleb Nelson sits down with marriage and intimacy coach Dan Purcell to talk about why strong relationships often hit a wall when it comes to sex, communication, and connection.

Dan shares his personal story of growing up in a conservative environment, having a great marriage on paper, and realizing there was a whole deeper level of intimacy he and his wife were never taught to explore. That discovery didn’t just improve their sex life, it improved their communication, health, confidence, and overall happiness.

This conversation goes beyond techniques and talks about the patterns that keep couples stuck, including people-pleasing, fear of conflict, and losing yourself inside the relationship.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why intimacy struggles are more common than people admit
• How avoiding conflict quietly kills connection
• The difference between codependence and healthy partnership
• Why sexual conflict can be an invitation to grow
• How personal growth impacts attraction and desire
• What it takes to build long-term passion in marriage

Connect with Dan

Website: https://getyourmarriageon.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getyourmarriageon/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getyourmarriageon/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYQphX4IJhjtLquH0dkKq4Q

In this episode of the Naked Sunday Podcast, Caleb Nelson talks with longtime friend Colin Smith about being yourself, real friendship, and how people change over time.

They cover fatherhood, friendships that last, personal growth, and what it looks like to stay true to who you are while life keeps moving.

• What “just be yourself” actually means

• How real friendships last as you grow

• Fatherhood and showing up for your kids

• Personal growth without losing yourself

• Why life doesn’t need to be all or nothing

👉 iamcalebnelson.com/nakedsundaypodcast

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smithwood_bmm

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GocCUhkmP

• Website: https://smithwoodbmm.com/

If you care about authenticity, friendship, fatherhood, or personal growth, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need to become someone else to move forward.

Follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who needs it.

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Why does the news feel exhausting, confusing, and biased?

In this episode of Naked Sunday, Caleb Nelson talks with Kira Shishkin (founder of informed.now, news by text) about how modern media is built to trigger fear and anger, steal your attention, and push people into tribes. They break down why most people don’t even agree on the same facts anymore, and what it looks like to stay informed without getting influenced.

What you’ll hear:

• Why you feel drained after reading the news

• How fear + anger drive clicks (and control)

• Bias, tribes, and why real conversation feels impossible now

• How to get facts without propaganda

• Why “age” is a weak shortcut for judging people

• The role relationships play when life gets hard

Connect with Kira:
Website: informed.now
Instagram: @informed.now

If you liked this episode, share it with a friend and leave a review.

🎧 Episode 163: Are You a Good Dad? — Real Talk on Modern Fatherhood

Are you trying to be a better dad? This episode is for you! Host Caleb Nelson talks with Coach Manny about what it really means to be a good father today.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Simple tips for being a great dad
• Why spending time with your kids matters more than being perfect
• How to teach your kids good values at home
• The truth about parenting books and advice online
• Why it’s okay to make mistakes as a parent
• How to break bad habits from your own childhood
• Real stories about being a dad, husband, and friend

Coach Manny and Caleb share honest stories and easy advice you can use right now. If you want to be a better parent, or just want to hear real talk about family life, don’t miss this episode!

👉 Want to talk to Coach Manny or get more tips? Send him a message on Instagram: @coachmanny_hp

If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and follow for more simple parenting tips!

dadlife #parentingtips #howtobeagooddad #family #coachmanny #podcast

Why Your Diet is Failing... And It Has Nothing to Do With What You Eat | Naked Sunday Podcast #162

Are you tired of trying diet after diet and still not feeling your best?

In this episode, Caleb Nelson talks with nutrition coach and physical therapist Sara Brown about the real reasons most diets don’t work—and it’s not just about food!

What You’ll Learn:

• The truth about why diets fail (and what to do instead)
• Easy health and nutrition tips you can use right now
• How guilt and shame can stop you from reaching your goals
• Simple ways to build healthy habits that last
• Why your mindset and community matter more than you think
• Sara’s story of finding balance and helping others do the same

Quick Tips from Sara:

• Start with one small change
• Notice how food makes you feel
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help
• You are not alone!

Connect with Sara Brown & Core Restore Nutrition:

🌐 Website: corerestorenutrition.com
📸 Instagram: @sabro_restore
👍 Facebook: Sara Brown on Facebook
💼 LinkedIn: Sara Brown, PT, DPT, MS, CNS

If you liked this episode:

• Like, comment, and subscribe for more real talk about health, food, and feeling good!
• Share this with a friend who wants to stop dieting and start living.
• Follow for more episodes about healthy living, mindset, and body positivity.

Listen on Spotify and watch on YouTube for more easy health tips!

WhyDietsFail

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🎙️ In this powerful episode of Naked Sunday, host Caleb Nelson sits down with Andres Ayesta—registered dietitian, founder of Planos Nutrition, and expert in mindset-driven transformation.

Andres shares his journey from a science-based, performance-driven background to embracing the deeper, “woo-woo” side of personal growth. Together, they dive into why mindset matters more than macros, how self-concept shapes your results, and why breaking free from the “all-or-nothing” trap is the real key to lasting change.

Key topics include:

• The “shift” that happens when you change your mindset—not just your habits
• How to overcome perfectionism and the all-or-nothing mentality
• The mirror exercise: building self-love and a positive self-image
• Why consistency always beats perfection
• Real talk on therapy, fatherhood, and being authentic in a filtered world
• How to set realistic expectations and use “dials of effort” to keep moving forward

Andres also shares practical tips for anyone struggling with weight loss, self-criticism, or feeling stuck in their health journey. If you’re ready to transform from the inside out, this episode is for you.

🔗 Connect with Andres Ayesta:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andresayesta
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndresAyesta/
Website: https://planosnutrition.com/

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and share!

Listen now and start your journey toward a healthier, happier you!

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Welcome to the Naked Sunday Podcast! In this episode, we’re joined by Jack McDade—founder of Statamic, host of the Recovery Mode podcast, and a leader in the tech and web development world.

Jack shares his journey as an entrepreneur, building Statamic, and navigating the challenges of the tech industry. He opens up about his personal health and weight loss transformation, the mindset shifts that fueled his growth, and how he balances business with wellness.

Jack also discusses the inspiration behind Recovery Mode and the importance of authentic storytelling.

Episode Highlights:

* Jack’s background in tech, web development, and founding Statamic

* The story behind Recovery Mode and Jack’s approach to podcasting

* Lessons in entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a business

* Jack’s weight loss journey: strategies, setbacks, and successes

* The connection between health, mindset, and business performance

* Tips for personal growth and building supportive communities

About Jack McDade: Jack is a visionary entrepreneur, software developer, and advocate for personal growth. As the founder of Statamic, he’s helped shape the future of content management. Through Recovery Mode, Jack explores stories of overcoming adversity and finding hope.

Connect with Jack McDade:

🌐 Website: jackmcdade.com


🎧 Recovery Mode Podcast: recoverymode.fm


💻 Statamic: statamic.com


🐦 X: @jackmcdade


📸 Instagram: @jackmcdade

Subscribe to the Naked Sunday Podcast for more inspiring conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, and share to help others discover the show!

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction


02:00 – Jack’s journey in tech and founding Statamic


10:00 – Launching Recovery Mode podcast


15:00 – Entrepreneurship and leadership lessons


22:00 – Jack’s weight loss and health transformation


30:00 – Mindset, habits, and overcoming challenges


38:00 – Community, support, and personal growth


45:00 – Final thoughts and resources

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