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- S2 E2: Understanding the power of storytelling with Amanda Baker
Summary
Navigating the Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship with Amanda Baker
In this episode, the host shares an emotional journey through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the struggles of not following gut instincts, giving away too much equity, and losing a company. This podcast aims to uncover the truths and myths of the entrepreneurial world through raw and honest conversations with high-performing entrepreneurs.
This week's guest, Amanda Baker, founder of 5 Stories and creator of the 5 Stories methodology,
shares her experience, from being a budding entrepreneur in university to facing life-changing challenges, and the importance of storytelling in connecting with one's true self. Amanda discusses her experiences with co-founders, solo ventures, and the personal challenges she has overcome,including feeling under appreciated and emotionally abused in business relationships. The episode delves into the significance of knowing and telling one's story, highlighting a crisis of meaning and creativity in the contemporary business landscape. Community and intentional, meaningfulconnections are discussed as crucial elements for entrepreneurial success.Timestamp
00:00 The Unfair Journey Begins
00:33 Introducing the Podcast and Guest
01:03 Amanda Baker's Personal and Professional Journey
03:08 The Struggles of Entrepreneurship
08:20 Navigating Co-Founder Relationships
24:07 The Importance of Storytelling
27:18 The Difference Between Personal Branding and Storytelling
27:39 Understanding Your Own Story
28:40 The Power of Your Personal Story
30:21 Challenges in Telling Your Story
31:28 The Origin Story and Its Importance
33:43 Critique of Personal Branding
38:50 The Crisis of Connection and Authenticity
45:39 Future of Entrepreneurship
48:02 Final Thoughts and Tools for Success
🔗Links Mentioned in Video
Amanda’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/1iSx7YpwzNg?si=PapZ_GqUHVmeT7Ev
N0BS Community: https://n0bs.com
📹Watch on YouTube
https://youtu.be/Pnl8lcTt3wk?si=vQvJs6VTT4FbMbrs
Sabrina’s Socials
🌏Sabrina’s Website: https://sabrinachevannes.com
📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sabrinachevannes
👩🏽💻LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/no-bullshit-talks
📸Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobullshittalks
🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabzyc
⏰TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sabrinachevannes
Amanda’s Socials
🌏Amanda’s website: https://tell5stories.com
👩🏽💻Amanda LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/amandatells5stories
📸Amanda Instagram: https://instagram.com/amandatells5stories
49 min - S2 E1: Pivoting through adversity to success with Natalie Connor
Summary
No Bullshit Talks: Overcoming Adversity with Natalie Connor
In this episode of No Bullshit Talks, host Sabrina Chevannes engages in a profound and inspiringconversation with Natalie Connor, a former barrister turned entrepreneur. The episode explores Natalie's journey through significant adversity, including losing her partner, home, and job, and how she transformed her life through mindfulness, wellness, and entrepreneurship.Discussions include her transition from the legal world to the tech and wellness industries, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, community, and authenticity in both personal and professional success. Natalie shares valuable insights and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the significance of maintaining a morning routine, leaning on a supportive community, and navigating the VC landscape.
Timestamp
00:00 Introduction to Dark Times
00:33 Podcast Overview
01:11 Introducing Natalie Collins
01:42 Natalie's Career Journey
02:27 Transition to Tech and VC
03:38 Building Elevate
09:10 Balancing Corporate and Wellness
14:27 Challenges in the Wellness Industry
20:05 Personal Health Struggles
25:12 Coping with Overwhelming Life Changes
25:37 Reflecting on Past Adversities
25:57 Journey of Personal Growth
26:40 Making Conscious Choices
27:43 Therapy and Emotional Healing
29:16 Finding Control and Kindness
30:03 Understanding Personal Identity
31:46 The Impact of Adversity
36:38 Advice for Overcoming Challenges
38:11 The Importance of Vulnerability
40:26 Future of Entrepreneurship
44:57 Key Tools for Success
48:03 Conclusion and Contact Information
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Links Mentioned in VideoAda Ventures: https://www.adaventures.com
N0BS x Elevate Retreat: https://n0bs.com/founders-retreat
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Watch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/DnUyAcPbG4Q?si=8kNqD_4MelFHMKLO
Sabrina’s Socials
🌏Sabrina’s Website: https://sabrinachevannes.com
📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sabrinachevannes
👩🏽💻LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/no-bullshit-talks
📸Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobullshittalks
🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabzyc
⏰TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sabrinachevannes
Natalie’s Socials
🌏Elevate website: https://howweelevate.com
👩🏽💻Natalie LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/natalieconnor
📸Elevate Instagram: https://instagram.com/howweelevate
👩🏽💻Elevate LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/howweelevate
51 min - S1 E30: My podcast lessons from Season 1
Podcasting is not as easy as people think. It may be simple to record audio and upload it to a platform, but how do you come up with good quality content week on week? What about if you want to record a video podcast? How do you actually promote your podcast and make sure it's heard by your target audience?
These are all the difficult things about podcasting and I cover what I've learned from my experience recording Season 1 of No Bullsh*t Talks.
For more information on my podcasting journey and to keep up to date with what's happening in Season 2, then all my links and socials are below:
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Podcast Page
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18 min - S1 E29: Hostage Negotiation in Business with Terry Tucker
Terry Tucker was a SWAT negotiator who has seen some crazy things in his time! Sadly, he had a rare form of cancer that caused him to have his leg amputated and so he's no longer in the force. However, Terry has decided to use his experiences to inspire many other people and wrote a book called Sustainable Excellence.
In this exciting episode, Terry recalls some of his encounters on the force and how he used negotiation tactics to get the results he needed.Terry Tucker on LinkedIn
Terry Tucker on Twitter
57 min - S1 E28: Sex, orgasms and dick sizes: why communication is essential in all relationships
Dr. Tara, phD, is a professor of relational and sexual communication at and a relationship coach at luvbites.co, Her work has been featured in the likes of as Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health Magazines, and HelloGiggles. She's also given a TEDx talk called Become Sexually Powerful.
In this explicit podcast, we discuss why communication is THE most important factor in all relationships and why so many people are not sexually satisfied.If you want to learn to get more from your sex life, then this episode is for you!54 min - S1 E27: Dealing with abuse and trying to remain positive with Jenn Junod
Jenn Junod has been through it all - sexual abuse, brain surgery, solitary confinement, mental abuse, rape and suicide attempts. But yet, she's a positive person looking to inspire others who have suffered the same inflictions.
Jenn runs her own podcast called Sh!t you don't want to talk about, as she believes that even though people don't want to talk about these difficult issues, it's important to talk through them.An incredibly emotional podcast filled with sensitive content on the above traumatic issues. Please do not listen if you are worried about listening to difficult topics or are worried about triggers.Useful Links:
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1 hr 10 min - S1 E26 – Creating a personal brand on LinkedIn, authenticity and DEI With Shoaib Ahmed
Shoaib Ahmed is a personal branding expert and has already built up a huge community on LinkedIn at just 23 years old. He now runs his own personal branding agency, advising CEOs and founders.
However, Shoaib struggles with the lack of diversity in the creative sector and feels there needs to be more representation to inspire the younger generation.
We discuss DEI issues, how authenticity is being diluted on LinkedIn and what can be done about it.
Join us for this honest conversation about how you can create a personal brand on LinkedIn... and what NOT to do.
Useful Links
Shoaib's website
Shoaib on LinkedInShoaib's FREE personal branding guide54 min - S1 E25: How to make it as an actor and turning your art into NFTs with Katie ChonocasKatie Chonocas has a glowing CV - successful actor starring in movies and TV shows next to the likes of Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Nicholas Cage just to name a few.But it was a hard grind to get there. Katie reveals the strategies she used to land these Hollywood roles and how to get ahead in the acting world.She's the first actor to have her headshot as an NFT and is now speaking at several NFT conferences on how to leverage this new technology as an artist. She shares a few tips on how to get started.Website
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1 hr 3 min - S1 E24: Dealing with PTSD after suffering sexual abuse and other traumas with Dr. Anissa Reilly
Dr. Anissa Reilly helps people turn their pain into power. As a victim of serious trauma herself, she helps others guide their way through their pain and come out on the other side even stronger. Anissa got her PhD despite suffering PTSD and now runs her own show, talking through others’ pain and helping them get through it. We get deep into serious issues and learn how victims can learn to heal after suffering such abuse.
Dr. Reilly also talks about gun violence in New York, where she leads kids from all sorts of backgrounds.
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53 min - S1 E23: How entrepreneurs are like high-performance athletes with Julian Hayes II
Julian Hayes II is an Executive Health Coach, but with a difference... he's all about the epigenetics. Wondering what that is? You need to tune in to find out!
During this episode, he compares entrepreneurs to high-performance athletes, gives us tips on how to avoid burnout, keep healthy and even meal prep tips!Julian lets us realise that even as a busy entrepreneur, it's still possible to find time to stay in shape and maintain a healthy lifestyle.Everything you need to know about Julian and what he offers can be found on his website.
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About No Bullsh*t Talks
From the publisher's feed
Sabrina Chevannes is the founder of an entrepreneur members' club in London, the self-development leader for Forbes Business Council, the organiser of TEDxShoreditch and an international chess master... amongst many other things!
She spends her life having inspiring conversations with ambitious entrepreneurs.
So, she decided to turn those conversations into a podcast.
Sabrina believes there's a lot of bullsh*t in entrepreneurship and these episodes are raw and real conversations where each entrepreneur tells their story about what it's REALLY like in their industry.
No Bullsh*t!