Nomad CEO Podcast

EP 37: Your Morning & Night Routine Is Either Building You or Breaking You

What if the small things you do every morning & night are shaping your entire future? In this episode of Nomad CEO, I break down the elite edges that create clarity, energy, discipline & emotional stability in the middle of chaos. I share why your routines are not about perfection but about creating autonomy, consistency, & self-awareness in a world full of distractions. Inside this episode, we talk about: * Why your morning & night routines determine your emotional state • The power of building “elite edges” through small daily habits • Why Kens believes “your body is your first business.” • How to stop starting your day reactive & overwhelmed • Mental cleanup practices to release stress before sleep • Breathwork, movement, grounding & connection rituals • How consistency compounds into a massive life transformation • Why building your life around non-negotiables changes everything • The importance of filling your own cup before serving others Other notes: “Autonomy means realizing you still have control over how you begin & end your day.” “Small habits anchored consistently can radically change your life within a year.” “You can stay calm in chaos when your foundation is strong.” If you’ve been feeling scattered, reactive, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself, this episode will help you rebuild from the inside out.   Enjoying the conversation? Stay connected & join the movement:   📍 Follow Kens (Host) IG: @Nomad_CEO_ [https://www.instagram.com/nomad_ceo_/]LinkedIn: McKensie Stanton [http://www.linkedin.com/in/mckensie-stanton-765299325] 🌍 World Changers: worldchangers.me [http://worldchangers.me] ⚡ Elite Edge: elite_edge___ [https://www.instagram.com/elite_edge___/] 📘 Facebook Page: Nomad CEO [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586444813911]   🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube

EP 36: Build Less, Earn More. The Anti Hustle Business Model with Lydia Lee

In this episode of the Nomad CEO Podcast, I sit down with Lydia Lee to challenge the idea that more growth, more hustle & more hours equals success. This conversation is about building a business that actually supports your life, not consumes it. What we dive into • The Tiny Business Method: building small, profitable & sustainable businesses • Defining your version of enough instead of chasing more • Designing a business around your lifestyle, not the other way around • Letting go of vanity metrics & external pressure • Creating space for rest, reflection & real alignment Lydia’s approach to business & life • Working 25 hours a week with intentional structure • Mondays for deep thinking, planning & alignment • Fridays for connection, creativity & flexibility • Quarterly solo retreats for clarity & vision • Prioritizing health therapy & listening to your body Other notes: • Just because you can grow does not mean you should • If your business is costing you your life, it is not a success • You get to decide what enough looks like • Alignment will always outperform burnout • The goal is not more, it is better This episode is for entrepreneurs who are tired of hustle culture & ready to build something intentional, profitable, & aligned with the life they actually want Connect with Lydia Lee - Website: http://screwthecubicle.com [http://screwthecubicle.com] - Free Quiz: https://screwthecubicle.com/tiny-business-quiz [https://screwthecubicle.com/tiny-business-quiz] - Youtube: https://youtube.com/screwthecubicle [https://youtube.com/screwthecubicle] - Instagram: https://instagram.com/screw_the_cubicle [https://instagram.com/screw_the_cubicle] - LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydiallee [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydiallee]   Enjoying the conversation? Stay connected & join the movement:   📍 Follow Kens (Host) IG: @Nomad_CEO_ [https://www.instagram.com/nomad_ceo_/]LinkedIn: McKensie Stanton [http://www.linkedin.com/in/mckensie-stanton-765299325] 🌍 World Changers: worldchangers.me [http://worldchangers.me] ⚡ Elite Edge: elite_edge___ [https://www.instagram.com/elite_edge___/] 📘 Facebook Page: Nomad CEO [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586444813911]   🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube

EP 35: Your Body Is Your First Business: Build It or Lose Your Purpose

In this episode of the Nomad CEO Podcast, I break down a perspective that changed everything for me: health is not optional if you are serious about your purpose. Through Elite Edge, I share how your energy, your body & your discipline directly determine how long & how well you can actually live out your mission. What we dive into • Lifespan vs health span vs purpose span • Why energy is the currency of your calling • The truth about aging & why decline is not inevitable • Treating your body as your first business • Building physical capacity to serve at a higher level The three spans that define your life • Lifespan: how long you live • Health span: how well you live • Purpose spans how long you can actually show up for your mission The performance compass • Aerobic endurance for sustained energy • Aerobic efficiency for power & output • Strength for resilience & capacity • Mobility & flexibility for longevity & movement Other notes: • Your health is your energy & your energy determines your impact • If your body breaks down, your mission slows down • Aging is not the problem; lack of movement is • Your body is your first business. Treat it like it matters • You cannot build something great if you do not have the capacity to carry it This episode is for anyone who wants to perform at a higher level, live with intention & build a life where their energy matches their purpose Enjoying the conversation? Stay connected & join the movement:   📍 Follow Kens (Host) IG: @Nomad_CEO_ [https://www.instagram.com/nomad_ceo_/]LinkedIn: McKensie Stanton [http://www.linkedin.com/in/mckensie-stanton-765299325] 🌍 World Changers: worldchangers.me [http://worldchangers.me] ⚡ Elite Edge: elite_edge___ [https://www.instagram.com/elite_edge___/] 📘 Facebook Page: Nomad CEO [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586444813911]   🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube

EP 34: Why Most Leaders Fail: The Truth About Real Leadership with Bill Stoval

In this episode of the Nomad CEO Podcast, I sit down with Bill Stoval to break down what real leadership actually looks like beyond titles, authority & control. This conversation is a reset on leadership identity influence & how you show up when things get hard. What we dive into • Leadership as influence, not authority • Why the best leaders walk with people, not ahead of them • Creating psychological safety through humility & trust • Managing chaos while staying calm for your team • The power of intentionality in leadership growth • Why is self-leadership the hardest leadership Bill’s leadership principles • Meet people where they are & help them grow • Care for people like you would your own family • Stay humble & be willing to say I do not know • Build environments where people feel safe to speak up • Lead with consistency, not ego Other notes: • Leadership is not about control, it is about influence • If your team does not feel safe, you are not leading well • You cannot lead others if you cannot lead yourself • Pressure does not build character; it reveals it • The way you show up under chaos defines your leadership This episode is for leaders, entrepreneurs & builders who want to lead with clarity, humility & real impact, not just titles Connect with Bill Stoval • Website: excellenceexecutivecoaching.com [http://excellenceexecutivecoaching.com]   Enjoying the conversation? Stay connected & join the movement:   📍 Follow Kens (Host) IG: @Nomad_CEO_ [https://www.instagram.com/nomad_ceo_/]LinkedIn: McKensie Stanton [http://www.linkedin.com/in/mckensie-stanton-765299325] 🌍 World Changers: worldchangers.me [http://worldchangers.me] ⚡ Elite Edge: elite_edge___ [https://www.instagram.com/elite_edge___/] 📘 Facebook Page: Nomad CEO [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586444813911] 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube

EP 33: Your Body Is Your First Business: Build It or Lose Your Purpose

In this episode of the Nomad CEO Podcast, I break down a perspective that changed everything for me: health is not optional if you are serious about your purpose. Through Elite Edge, I share how your energy, your body & your discipline directly determine how long & how well you can actually live out your mission. What we dive into • Lifespan vs healthspan vs purposespan • Why energy is the currency of your calling • The truth about aging & why decline is not inevitable • Treating your body as your first business • Building physical capacity to serve at a higher level The three spans that define your life • Lifespan: how long you live • Health span: how well you live • Purpose spans how long you can actually show up for your mission The performance compass • Aerobic endurance for sustained energy • Aerobic efficiency for power & output • Strength for resilience & capacity • Mobility & flexibility for longevity & movement Other notes: • Your health is your energy & your energy determines your impact • If your body breaks down, your mission slows down • Aging is not the problem; lack of movement is • Your body is your first business. Treat it like it matters • You cannot build something great if you do not have the capacity to carry it This episode is for anyone who wants to perform at a higher level, live with intention & build a life where their energy matches their purpose   Enjoying the conversation? Stay connected & join the movement:   📍 Follow Kens (Host) IG: @Nomad_CEO_ [https://www.instagram.com/nomad_ceo_/]LinkedIn: McKensie Stanton [http://www.linkedin.com/in/mckensie-stanton-765299325] 🌍 World Changers: worldchangers.me [http://worldchangers.me] ⚡ Elite Edge: elite_edge___ [https://www.instagram.com/elite_edge___/] 📘 Facebook Page: Nomad CEO [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586444813911]   🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube