The Inner Entrepreneur

What does it really take to achieve financial freedom? Is it strategy alone, or does your money story matter just as much?

In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, Paul sits down with Laura Tynan – known as The Witch of Wall Street – to explore the powerful intersection of wealth creation and personal transformation. Laura shares her journey from corporate finance to founding a movement that blends practical money strateg...

Moments Matter: Surviving the Hudson River Plane Crash #118

On January 15th, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency landing on the Hudson River. 155 passengers and crew survived what came to be known as the “Miracle on the Hudson.” In this bite-size conversation from The Inner Entrepreneur, you’ll hear a first-hand account from a passenger who lived through it.

We explore:

• The mindset and preparation that shaped his re...

In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, Paul Ryan sits down with Seamus Fox — speaker, coach, and mentor to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. This is a  story of transformation: from growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, to hitting rock bottom after a near-fatal car crash, to rebuilding his life through fitness, values-based living, and coaching.

Through his journey, Seamus has discovered that the key to las...

In this bitesize episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, we dive into a game-changing approach to leadership and execution with renowned business leader and COO expert Cameron Herold.

Cameron shares how a lesson from Olympic sports psychology transformed the way he—and countless entrepreneurs—approach vision setting in business. From the "vivid vision" process to the crucial role of the COO, he explains why most entrepreneurs fail to re...

In this episode, Paul sits down with serial entrepreneur Damion Lupo — founder of nearly 80 companies, author of 12 books, and co-founder/CIO of FrameTec, closing in on a $1B valuation.

Damien shares the raw truth about starting (and ending) dozens of businesses, losing $20 million in 12 months, going homeless, and rebuilding from scratch. Together, we explore:

• Why “failure” is just feedback and how redefining it will change y...

In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, Paul sits down with legendary entrepreneur, speaker, and Life by Design author Jack Daly — a man who’s proving that age is no barrier to passion, performance, or purpose. At 76 years old, Jack is buzzing with the energy of someone decades younger, driven by a clear life vision, an unwavering growth mindset, and a bucket list over 400 items long (80% complete!).

Jack shares powerful insight...

Rethinking Leadership & Wisdom In Your Team with Kevin Fahey #112

What is true leadership — and how do we grow into it?

In this conversation, Paul sits down with Kevin Fahey, founder of The Essence of Leadership, to explore a radical but deeply human approach to leadership, culture, and emotional maturity in business.

From leadership polarities and self-awareness to peer-to-peer coaching and distributed decision-making, Kevin s...

What if the strongest move you can make... is to yield?

In this conversation, Jeff Patterson — martial artist, meditation teacher, and author of The Yielding Warrior — shares the path to mastering calm under pressure. From the training mat to the boardroom, Jeff explains why yielding is not weakness, but the highest form of strategic power.

We explore the intersection of martial arts and meditation, and how practices like Qi Gong...

In this conversation, Garrett Gunderson joins The Inner Entrepreneur to unpack From the traps of new money thinking to the legacy-killing danger of entitlement, Garrett shares hard-earned lessons from a life spent bridging the gap between financial prosperity and true freedom.

We talk about the mindset behind building wealth, the myths we inherit about retirement and investing, and how to raise kids who carry forward values—not jus...

Episode Summary:

In this bite-sized episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, we dive into one of the most honest, powerful conversations we’ve had—unpacking the hidden cost of high achievement, scaling addiction, ego-driven business growth, and the wake-up call that changed everything.

Our guest shares her deeply personal story of entrepreneurial burnout, medical crisis, and transformation. From growing a business 50% year over year to h...

In this episode, we hear the true story of how a melanoma diagnosis changed everything. What began as a health crisis turned into a journey to uncover the secrets of wealth—and ultimately create a movement that’s helped thousands of people achieve financial freedom through passive income and real estate.

Our guest shares:

• How she went from news anchor to founder of Real Wealth
• The terrifying moment her husband was given six mo...

What if AI isn’t just changing how we work — but who we are?

In this compelling episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, Paul sits down with Dr. Lollie Mancey — anthropologist, AI ethicist, educator, and champion of human-centered innovation — to explore the real conversation we need to be having about artificial intelligence: not just how it makes us faster, but how it shapes our future.

From humorous stories of AI boyfriends to sober...

Bitesize Episode:

What does spirituality have to do with high performance, emotional resilience, and making better decisions in business?

In this powerful bite-size episode, psychologist and author Susanna Healy joins Paul to explore the neuroscience behind mindfulness, the hidden benefits of daily spiritual practice, and why attention is your most valuable currency.

Drawing on decades of research and real-life experience, they dis...

What really happens after you sell your business? In this episode, Marc O'Dwyer, former CEO of Big Red Cloud, shares the emotional, financial, and psychological reality of exiting after 33 years of building a company from scratch. We talk about:

- The unexpected emptiness after the deal is done - Why he refused earnouts—and why that was the smartest move of his life - His experience using visualization and the Jack Black MindStor...

In this bitesized episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, Paul Ryan sits down with Doug Gordon, Speaker, Author, healer, mindset coach, and business mentor to explore the deeper dimensions of success — the ones that can’t be measured in money, status, or titles.

They dive into emotional intelligence, the impact of unresolved trauma, and how to lead from love instead of ego. You’ll hear stories of helping people at their lowest points, w...

Why do so many people struggle to find their purpose — and what if the real answer is simpler than you think?

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, Paul Ryan sits down with purpose expert and author Brian Bosche to explore the truth about purpose. They dive into what purpose really is (hint: it's not a job title), how to discover your unique contribution to the world, and the hidden fears that bloc...

Rewire Your Mind: Hypnotherapy, Heart Coherence & the Science of Calm with Fiona Brennan #102

What if your thoughts, emotions, and confidence were just habits—and you could change them?

In this powerful conversation, Paul sits down with Fiona Brennan, clinical hypnotherapist and bestselling author of The Positive Habit and Sleep Well, to explore how we can rewire our subconscious mind, shift emotional patterns, and live from ...

What if your body was designed to thrive — and longevity was less about genetics and more about your daily habits?

In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur Bite-Size, Dr. Otto Janke shares simple foundations of long-term health — and why most people only focus on them when it’s almost too late.

We explore:

• The daily rituals that unlock your body’s natural health blueprint
• How great sleep, clean food, and consistent movement o...

Scaling with Purpose | Brendan McGurgan on Mindset, Leadership & Growing a 9-Figure Business IE#100

Guest:

Brendan McGurgan — Co-founder of Simple Scaling, host of the ScaleX Insider podcast, and former CEO who scaled a business from 15 people to 700+, exporting to 100+ countries and generating over £100 million in revenue.

Overview:

In this inspiring episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, Brendan shares the powerful story behind...