AI, Innovation & The Essential Pivot with Nikhil Vima

From Layoff to Location Independence: How Chloé Midy Built a Freedom-First Business Across 36 Countries

What happens when losing your job becomes the best thing that ever happened to you? In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with business, marketing, and sales coach Chloé Midy, who turned a pandemic layoff into a thriving location-independent business. After being let go from her Head of Marketing role during COVID, Chloé started freelancing with no clear plan and earned just €1,200 in her first month. Within a year, she scaled to consistent €5K+ months and has since built a freedom-first business while working across more than 36 countries. You can learn more about Chloé's work on: https://chloemidy.com/

The Polymath Advantage: How Curiosity, Creativity, and Adaptability Shape Extraordinary Lives with ST Tangirala

What if your greatest strength isn't specialization—but curiosity? In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with author, entrepreneur, and podcast host ST Tangirala to explore the power of becoming a modern polymath. From technology and business to storytelling and personal development, ST has built a career that spans multiple industries while maintaining a unique balance of creativity, technical expertise, and human connection.

From Blueprint to Breakthrough: Building Creative Businesses That Last with Alex Gore

What does it take to turn an idea into an award-winning business? In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with architect, entrepreneur, author, and podcast host Alex Gore. From launching a business during the Great Recession to building an award-winning architecture firm, Alex shares powerful lessons about creativity, leadership, resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Whether you're a business owner, creative professional, entrepreneur, or someone working toward a big goal, this conversation is packed with practical insights on transforming ideas into reality. you can learn more about Alex work on: https://f9productions.com/

Aligned Success: How Human Design Helps Entrepreneurs Build a Business That Actually Fits with Stefanie Carlstedt

What if the reason you're feeling stuck, burned out, or frustrated in your business isn't because you're failing—but because you're following a blueprint that was never designed for you? In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with Certified Human Design Coach and Business Mentor Stefanie Carlstedt to discuss her journey from burnout and business collapse to finding clarity, alignment, and sustainable success through Human Design. After spending years trying to build success through traditional business strategies, Stefanie realized that the problem wasn't her effort—it was the misalignment between who she was and how she was trying to operate. Today, she helps entrepreneurs understand their unique design so they can make better decisions, avoid burnout, improve leadership, and grow businesses that feel authentic and fulfilling. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or someone searching for greater purpose and clarity, this conversation offers powerful insights into personal growth, business success, and self-discovery. If you are interested in learning more about Stefanie's work visit: http://stefcarlstedt.com/

Discipline, Entrepreneurship, and the Long Road to Success with Mike Barefoot

What does martial arts have to do with entrepreneurship? More than you might think. In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and martial artist Mike Barefoot. With over 27 years in the staffing industry and 37 years in martial arts, Mike shares how discipline, resilience, relationship-building, and continuous learning helped him build a profitable business, generate over $50 million in revenue, and create lasting success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, leader, or someone looking to improve your mindset, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and real-world lessons.