When everything you've built feels like it's about to collapse, what do you do?

For Dan Lappin, founder of Lappin180, that moment came 16 months into building his business – with no clients, no revenue, and only two months of savings left. Faced with fear and uncertainty, he made a choice that changed everything: no Plan B.

In this episode, Dan shares how letting go of scarcity and choosing conviction over fear reshaped his business, his mindset, and his life. He explores how abundance isn't something you chase – it's something you allow, and how true success starts when you stop clinging to outcomes and start leading with intent.

From sales to leadership to parenting, Dan's lessons go far beyond business. This is a story about clarity, resilience, and the quiet strength of choosing yourself when it matters most.

🎙️ If it resonates, give it a listen.

What if a single book could change not just your business – but your life?

For entrepreneur Dan Honeywell, Play Bigger did exactly that. It shifted his mindset from building companies to designing categories – igniting a journey that led to a £120M healthcare venture and, eventually, to a much deeper transformation.

In this episode of The One Away Show, Dan shares how a founder's biggest breakthroughs often happen off the balance sheet. From scaling a hardware startup through the chaos of COVID to redefining success through therapy and vulnerability, he opens up about what it really takes to lead with courage and build with conviction.

Dan's story bridges business and humanity – reminding us that leadership isn't about control, it's about curiosity, compassion, and the willingness to grow.

🎧 if it resonates, this episode is for you.

What drives someone to leave a dream job at the heart of Silicon Valley to start again from a basement?

For Michael Coates, former CISO of Twitter and Mozilla, that leap wasn't about risk – it was about conviction. In this episode, Michael shares how stepping away from corporate success led him to build from the ground up: first a cybersecurity company born out of late-night sessions in his co-founder's basement, and later Seven Hill Ventures, a fund empowering the next generation of cybersecurity founders.

From Chicago to San Francisco, from code to capital, Michael reflects on how proximity to potential, perseverance, and purpose have shaped his journey. He also unpacks what the future of security looks like in an AI-driven world – and why the most effective protection is often invisible.

🎙️ This episode is a story about courage, conviction, and redefining what it means to build something that lasts.

What does it take to lead across borders – and truly connect beyond results?

After driving 80% growth as Avon Ecuador's CEO, Rossana Sadir received the toughest feedback of her life. That moment reshaped how she led forever – from a results-driven executive into a leader who empowers through trust, empathy, and shared purpose.

In this episode of The One Away Show, Rossana shares her transformation from strategist to CEO to board member, revealing how real influence comes not from exercising power, but from emanating it. She unpacks what it means to lead across cultures, turn "us vs. them" into "we," and build boards that deliberate instead of dominate.

Whether you're leading a team, a company, or a global mission, this conversation is a masterclass in evolving from control to collaboration – and learning that trust is the true language of leadership.

🎧 If this conversation resonates, give it a listen.

For Nancy Armstrong, a diagnosis isn't the end of the story – it's the beginning of a new perspective. As a mother, advocate, and storyteller, Nancy has spent years reframing how we view ADHD: not as a disorder to be "fixed," but as a brain type that requires understanding, support, and different ways of thinking.

In this episode, Nancy shares her journey of raising a child with ADHD and how it reshaped her approach to parenting, leadership, and advocacy. From learning to create practical systems at home (like sticky notes on the door) to championing coaching for parents, she highlights the small but powerful shifts that can transform daily chaos into opportunities for growth.

Nancy also explores why tutoring, executive functioning support, and individualized care can unlock a child's potential – and why the real change starts with parents learning to see differently. Her story is a reminder that when we change the frame, we change the future.

If this conversation resonates, this episode is for you.

When a moment in the Grand Canyon changed everything, Carrie Freeman began reimagining what it means to create real impact — not just reducing harm, but amplifying good. From leading sustainability initiatives at Intel to co-founding global innovation firm SecondMuse, Carrie has spent her career at the intersection of business, systems thinking, and positive change.

In this heartfelt and candid conversation with host Bryan Wish, Carrie opens up about her "great unraveling" — a season of deep personal transformation that reshaped her approach to leadership, relationships, and life. Together, they explore how to listen inwardly, make peace with uncertainty, and trust that everything will, somehow, work out.

Tune in for an inspiring dialogue about courage, authenticity, and the power of aligning purpose with possibility.

Topics include:

• The Grand Canyon moment that redefined Carrie's purpose

• Building sustainability and systems thinking at Intel and SecondMuse

• Facing fear and surrendering to personal transformation

• Lessons from meditation, motherhood, and self-honesty

• How business can be humanity's greatest lever for good

What if hitting rock bottom wasn't the end, but the push you needed to lead differently?

For Chris Walcher, walking away from the chaos of his punk rock days forced him to rethink everything – discipline, direction, and the kind of leader he wanted to become. That shift took him from a warehouse job to the VP of Sales at a national financial firm, and along the way, he learned that real leadership isn't about titles – it's about showing up with patience, humility, and curiosity.

In this episode of The One Away Show, Chris shares how he turned imposter syndrome into an "imposter opportunity," why small steps matter more than fast timelines, and how leading by example creates trust and growth in any organization.

If this conversation resonates, this episode is for you.

Sometimes the moments of deepest pain become the doorway to growth.

For Ashley Du, hitting what felt like rock bottom sparked a season of self-discovery. By asking hard questions – Who am I beyond the entrepreneur? What's my true purpose? – she found clarity in daily practices that helped her show up not just as a founder, but as a person and a leader. From philosophy books to mindset shifts, Ashley learned that building a strong company starts with building a strong foundation within yourself.

In this episode, Ashley shares the lessons behind her journey: why self-awareness fuels organizational success, how her commercial real estate background gave her an edge in negotiating leases, and why aligning mental clarity with business vision creates lasting impact.

If this conversation resonates, this episode is for you.

Startups don't just teach you how to build a business – they teach you how to build yourself.

For Daniel Kivatinos, choosing to invest his savings into a startup instead of an MBA opened the door to rapid learning, creativity, and autonomy. But it wasn't without its cost. In the middle of running his first company, Daniel faced devastating personal losses, nearly losing everyone closest to him in the span of two months. Most would have walked away. Daniel didn't. He leaned on his team, his belief in culture, and his drive to keep building.

In this episode of The One Away Show, Daniel shares the highs and lows of entrepreneurship: the mental toll of holding a company together through crisis, the lessons that shaped his resilience, and why he believes culture is the greatest survival factor for any startup. Today, as founder of JustPaid, he continues to chase purpose through building products that solve real problems.

If this conversation resonates, this episode is for you.

In this episode, John Bly reflects on the pivotal year that reshaped his life and business — 2012. What began as a home-based accounting firm evolved into a multi-office powerhouse completing over 50 acquisitions.

John walks us through:

• The mentor who changed his perspective on growth and success.

• Building a repeatable M&A playbook rooted in culture, not just numbers.

• Lessons learned from deals that didn't go as planned.

• How to retain top talent through rapid expansion.

• The balance between family, leadership, and personal integrity.

• Why sustainable growth is about systems, people, and purpose.

This episode is packed with hard-won wisdom for leaders who want to scale smarter — and live better while doing it.