The Self Unemployed Podcast

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🎙️ At 22, late for work and scared of being judged, engineer Matt Rayner hit a car at over 100mph on his motorbike. He broke his back and his pelvis, and spent the next decade living with chronic pain, anger and one question: "why me?" It took him 11 years to accept full responsibility for that morning.

Now he's becoming Self-Unemployed: still working on the wind farms while he builds a maintenance and repair business for landlords, a wedding music business and his own podcast, Mind Over Mortar. He joined the Samuel Leeds Academy expecting instant cash, sold no deals, and found his real advantage in the skills he already had. The angry snaps that used to come every few weeks? The last one was six months ago. He calls the crash a gift.

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🎙️ After more than 20 years in the corporate world, Mickey Ledhar lost her dad and realised her time wasn't her own. She walked away from her salary with no idea what her day should even look like, spent 12 months at an academy that got her nowhere, and nearly lost her confidence for good. Now she's Self-Unemployed: three BRRs in her first three months without a penny of her own money, 13 properties today, a feature in Samuel Leeds' book on women in property, and living proof that imposter syndrome doesn't get the final say.

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📈 The Self-Unemployed Podcast is here to help you develop the mindset that builds real wealth, lets you become the person you want to be, and makes you valuable to the people around you. Listen all the way through — the best insights often come later in the conversation. If this episode resonates, please Like, Subscribe, check out the other episodes, and join the community via the mailing list. Ready to take the next step toward becoming Self-Unemployed?

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🎙️ School said Luke Murphy was worthless because of his ADHD and Tourette’s. He sat his GCSEs alone, left feeling like he’d never amount to anything, then worked his way up to a senior contracts manager role in construction. Until he got fired. Now he’s Self-Unemployed, running multiple businesses, has the time freedom he always wanted with his family, and is living proof that the system doesn’t get to decide your future.

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📈 The Self-Unemployed Podcast is here to help you develop the mindset that builds real wealth, lets you become the person you want to be, and makes you valuable to the people around you. Listen all the way through — the best insights often come later in the conversation. If this episode resonates, please Like, Subscribe, check out the other episodes, and join the community via the mailing list. Ready to take the next step toward becoming Self-Unemployed?

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🎙️ Meet Geneve Buquing — a dedicated NHS nurse in one of Oxford’s busiest hospitals who refused to stay “just a number.” While continuing her nursing career, Geneve built a growing property portfolio with short-term Airbnb rentals, launched a joint-venture service accommodation management company, and is now scaling a VA services business that leverages top talent from the Philippines. In this episode, Geneve shares her journey from ambitious follower to self-employed boss. Discover how she spots opportunities in problems, stays persistent through 11-month dry spells, and uses the Self-Unemployed mindset to create multiple income streams that give her control, time freedom, and the ability to provide better for her family.

🔑 Key moments we discuss:

✅Why the NHS system leaves even hard-working professionals stuck

✅Transitioning from employee frustration to entrepreneurial courage

✅Building and managing short-term rental properties

✅Creating a service accommodation management JV

✅Launching a specialised VA service for busy property investors

✅The power of outsourcing, AI tools, persistence, and learning from mistakes

✅Why seeing problems as opportunities separates entrepreneurs from everyone else

If you’re tired of trading time for a salary that barely covers the mortgage, this episode will fire you up to take action and start building your own wealth vehicle. Geneve proves you don’t have to quit your job tomorrow — you can start creating options today.

📈 The Self-Unemployed Podcast is all about developing the wealth mindset that helps you become the person you want to be, build real freedom, and add massive value to those around you. Listen all the way through for the practical inspiration you need.

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🎙️ From designing luxury hotels and yacht clubs for the world’s top brands to quitting his senior architect role and becoming fully Self-Unemployed — Egor Fufachev’s journey is a powerful blueprint for anyone ready to break free from the traditional path. In this episode, Egor shares how he went from a small Siberian town to working across Milan, New York, and London… only to make the scary decision during COVID to walk away from a high-paying corporate career. He joined the Samuel Leeds Academy, executed his first BRR, and now runs a premium service accommodation business with his wife — creating standout hospitality experiences using his architectural expertise.

Key moments we discuss:

✅The “marble slabs vs real world” moment that made him quit

✅Why Self-Unemployed is different from just being self-employed

✅How to spot BRR opportunities others miss (his Oxford project story)

✅Overcoming imposter syndrome and pushing out of your comfort zone

✅Turning high-end design skills into a unique selling point for guests

✅The power of taking scary leaps and reframing fear as growth

If you’re tired of trading time for money and want to build real wealth while becoming the person you’re meant to be, listen all the way through. Egor’s story proves it’s possible to open your mind, escape the conditioning, and create freedom on your own terms.

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🎙️ From grinding 12-hour days in Serbia with no savings to building a nationwide property management empire in the UK — Drazen Videc’s journey is proof that the right mindset shift can completely transform your life. In this powerful episode of The Self-Unemployed Podcast, Drazen shares how he went from a civil engineer trapped in the work-earn-spend cycle to a successful property investor and co-founder of a growing service accommodation management business. Through bold action, community, and the strategies learned inside the Samuel Leeds Academy, he’s now scaling systems (including AI) that run with minimal input — all while still holding down his day job.

🔑 Key moments in this episode:

• Drazen’s decision to move to the UK and the challenges of starting with zero English and zero network

• The exact mindset shift that happened after joining the Samuel Leeds Academy

• How he turned his first JV into a nationwide service accommodation management company

• Building powerful systems, power teams, and using AI to scale efficiently

• Overcoming imposter syndrome and the value of stepping into rooms full of ambitious people

• His current BRR project on a listed building and why multiple strategies matter

• Why community and networking are more valuable than most people realise

📈 If you’re tired of trading time for money and ready to develop the wealth mindset that lets you build assets, create freedom, and become more valuable to yourself and others, this episode will inspire you to take action. Listen all the way through — Drazen drops real, practical wisdom you can apply immediately.

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🎙️ Ketevan, a determined woman from Georgia, pinned a picture of London’s Tower Bridge above her bed at just five years old and decided that was where she would live one day. She left her home country, moved to the UK, and through vision, discipline, and bold action, she’s now building a property portfolio — completing her first successful BRRR deal and scaling up with the support of the Samuel Leeds Academy. In this inspiring episode, Ketevan shares her incredible journey from childhood dreams to real-world property success and the practical mindset shifts that made it possible.

🔑 Key Points We Discuss:

How a simple picture on the wall as a child sparked a lifelong vision that became reality

Her first BRRR deal in Shropshire and how she’s using the Samuel Leeds strategies to scale Building a long-term wealth legacy — including her ultimate goal of creating a home for the elderly

This episode is packed with practical wisdom to help you move from dreaming to doing.

📈 The Self-Unemployed Podcast is all about developing the mindset you need to build real wealth, become the person you want to be, and create value for those around you. Ketevan’s story shows that with clear vision, consistent action, and the right environment, anyone can break free from the traditional path and design their dream life.

Listen all the way through for the full story — you’ll come away motivated and with clear next steps you can apply immediately. If you enjoyed the episode, please Like, Subscribe, and check out more episodes to continue building your Self-Unemployed mindset. Join our community via the mailing list for extra insights and opportunities.

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🎙️ Stacey Ondimu skipped university and said no to the traditional path. She crushed it in high-pressure street sales and turned what started as “just a job” into a high-freedom business empire. Today, as founder of Eventive Spaces, she sources prime event locations in busy train stations, shopping centres and town centres for major brands and national charities – all while building her property portfolio and designing life on her own terms.

🔑 In this episode we dive deep into:

✅How mastering sales gave her confidence and opened unexpected doors

✅The powerful mindset shift from treating her business like “just a job” to seeing its true scalable potential

✅Why she believes a little manifesting + consistent action created the freedom she wanted

✅How COVID destroyed her income… then became her biggest blessing, rebuilding her faith and business stronger than ever

✅Overcoming shiny object syndrome, ADHD, and self-doubt by learning to “water what you already have”

✅The importance of focus, morning routines, and protecting your mind to create real wealth and freedom

📈 The Self-Unemployed Podcast is all about developing the mindset you need to build wealth, step into your full potential, and become the person you want to be – someone valuable to your family, community, and the world. Stacey’s journey is proof that you don’t need a degree or perfect timing – you just need the right mindset shift and the courage to act on what’s already working for you. If you’re tired of the 9-5 grind and ready to create your own path to financial freedom and lifestyle freedom, listen to this episode all the way through. You’ll walk away inspired and equipped with practical mindset tools you can start using immediately.

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🎙️ In this powerful episode, meet Katrina Thomas – a qualified social worker with over 20 years of experience, mother of two and proud grandmother, who rose from being homeless with young children and just £5 in her bank account to a fulfilling career supporting children in care. Today, she helps others prevent burnout and live with purpose through the SAVI Method (Self-Aware, Authentic, Valuing, and Intentional).

🔑 Key moments from the episode include:

✅Katrina’s raw rock-bottom story and how it became the catalyst for massive change ✅Why social work (and many careers) has such high burnout rates and how misalignment with your true self is often the hidden cause

✅Breaking down the SAVI Method: becoming Self-Aware, showing up Authentically, Valuing yourself and others, and living Intentionally

✅The difference between living by design versus living by default – and how to align your career and identity so work energises rather than drains you

✅Why “just a job” leads to exhaustion and how to reprogram your identity to become the person you’re truly meant to be

✅Practical insights on visioning, planning your life like a business plan, recognising wins, and picking your hard to progress instead of staying stuck

📈 The Self-Unemployed Podcast is all about developing the wealth mindset that helps you break free from traditional paths, build real freedom, become the person you want to be, and create massive value for yourself and those around you. Katrina’s journey perfectly demonstrates how aligning with your authentic self is one of the most powerful foundations for sustainable success and financial independence.

Listen all the way through for practical tools you can start using

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🎙️ Meet Aneta Kostrzewa — well-being coach, Pilates instructor, and founder of the Million Plank movement. In this episode, Aneta shares how to reprogram your identity so you finally feel worthy of wealth, freedom, and success. From EFT tapping to release emotional blocks, to the surprising power of a 60-second plank, this conversation will help you shift from “I’m not enough” to becoming the person who naturally takes action toward their goals.

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🔑 Key moments we cover:

✅How a 10-year life plan can completely reprogram your identity

✅Using EFT tapping to clear “I’m not enough” and childhood trauma

✅Why discipline feels boring but is essential (and how to make it easier)

✅Manifestation, visualization & taking real action

✅The Million Plank challenge and building unbreakable daily habits If you’re tired of self-sabotaging your potential and want to develop a true wealth mindset, this episode is for you. Listen all the way through — the shifts happen when you combine mindset work with consistent action.

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