From Illiterate Farm Kid to President of a Multi-Million Dollar Company | Tony Twomey | DDN #40

From Illiterate Farm Kid to President of a Multi-Million Dollar Company | Tony Twomey | DDN #40

Born and raised on a farm in Australia, Tony left school unable to read, spent years working construction and mining jobs, battled drugs and self-doubt, and hid the fact that he was illiterate from almost everyone around him. Today, he is the President of American Power & Gas, leads a sales organization of more than 400 people, and has become a highly successful fundraiser and entrepreneur. In this episode, Tony shares how his childhood obsession with horses led him to become a jockey, why his racing career ended at just 18 years old, and how a mentor helped him build the work ethic that would later shape his success. He opens up about the devastating loss of his younger brother, the guilt and grief that followed, and the years he spent searching for a new direction in life. Tony also explains how discovering Scientology and Study Technology completely changed his future. After struggling with reading for decades, he traveled to Clearwater, Florida, determined to overcome the barriers that had held him back his entire life. He shares the lessons that helped him learn to read, break into sales with zero experience, and eventually rise to the top of a multimillion-dollar company. The conversation also covers fundraising, leadership, mentorship, communication, overcoming learning difficulties, building confidence, and why Tony believes there is no barrier in life that cannot be overcome. This is a powerful story about persistence, personal responsibility, and proving that your starting point does not determine your future. Listen to the full episode and remember: Don't Do Nothing.

The Hidden Problem Most Homeowners Never Find | The Indoor Air Quality Expert Michael Rubino DDN #39

Michael Rubino is one of the world's leading indoor air quality experts, founder of an eight-figure remediation company, creator of the world's first indoor air quality security system, best-selling author, husband, father of two, and a Scientologist. In this episode of Don't Do Nothing, Michael joins Brad and Aaron for a deep dive into the hidden health risks inside our homes, the truth about mold, and the lessons that helped him build a nationally recognized business. Michael shares how Hurricane Sandy launched his career, why he believes millions of people are unknowingly living in unhealthy environments, and the biggest misconceptions homeowners have about mold, air quality, humidity, HVAC systems, and household chemicals. He also explains why many common mold inspections miss the real problem and how better testing methods are changing the industry. The conversation also explores entrepreneurship, leadership, personal growth, and the role Scientology has played throughout Michael's life. From saving his parents' marriage as a child to helping him find purpose, become more present, and build a mission-driven company, Michael explains how the tools he learned shaped both his business and personal success. Whether you're a homeowner, entrepreneur, parent, or simply interested in creating a healthier life, this episode is packed with practical insights and powerful stories. Are you curious about yourself? 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test [https://ddnpod.com/test] Links mentioned in this episode: Free Copy of Problems of Work Online: http://scientology.org/pow [http://scientology.org/pow] The Dust Test: https://thedusttest.com/ [https://thedusttest.com/] Home Cleanse website: https://www.homecleanse.com/ [https://www.homecleanse.com/] Podcast episode Michael did with Gwyneth Paltrow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lL3KV4MM9M [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lL3KV4MM9M] Follow Michael: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/ [https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/] https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelrubino [https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelrubino] https://www.facebook.com/michaelrubinoa [https://www.facebook.com/michaelrubinoa] https://www.youtube.com/@themichaelrubino [https://www.youtube.com/@themichaelrubino] Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/] https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod [https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod] https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod] https://x.com/dontdonothing8 [https://x.com/dontdonothing8] #scientology #dontdonothing #music #mindset #spirituality

Stephen Ridley on Scientology, Music, Success. From a Small Village to a World-Class Pianist DDN #38

Stephen Ridley grew up in a tiny English village of just 40 people and went on to perform for kings, queens, billionaires, and audiences around the world. Before becoming a world-renowned pianist, Stephen was one of the top investment banking analysts in London, working on billion-dollar deals and earning more money than he ever imagined. Yet despite the success, he walked away from it all to pursue the one thing he truly loved: music. In this episode, Stephen shares his incredible journey from a lonely childhood in northern England to playing piano in over 70 countries, building the world's largest online piano academy, and performing for some of the most influential people on the planet. He also discusses the lessons he learned from the world of high finance, what separates self-made entrepreneurs from inheritors, how Scientology helped him through difficult periods of his life, and why success means nothing if it costs you your integrity. This is a conversation about purpose, music, freedom, and having the courage to follow your own path. Are you curious about yourself? 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test [https://ddnpod.com/test] Links mentioned in this episode: #1 Online Piano Academy in the World: https://www.ridleyacademy.com/ [https://www.ridleyacademy.com/] Stephen's "Would you Mind" song: https://youtu.be/wmvypRRFa0c?si=oVKTllSGtaeNRpGH [https://youtu.be/wmvypRRFa0c?si=oVKTllSGtaeNRpGH] Follow Stephen: https://www.instagram.com/stephenridley/ [https://www.instagram.com/stephenridley/] https://www.youtube.com/@StephenRidleyTV [https://www.youtube.com/@StephenRidleyTV] https://www.facebook.com/ste.ridley [https://www.facebook.com/ste.ridley] Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/] https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod [https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod] https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod] https://x.com/dontdonothing8 [https://x.com/dontdonothing8] #scientology #dontdonothing #music #mindset #spirituality

From Trailer Park Kid to $40M Empire with with Scientology| Aaron Siepierski DDN Ep 37

Aaron Siepierski joins Don't Do Nothing for one of the most powerful comeback stories yet. Aaron grew up in a trailer park in Michigan surrounded by drugs, violence, addiction, police visits, and chaos. By 14 years old, he was smoking, drinking, using drugs, getting institutionalized, and headed down a path that easily could've ended in prison or death. Then everything changed. After being sent alone to Narconon in California at 14 years old, Aaron rebuilt his life using Scientology Study Technology, personal development, and relentless work ethic. Today, he runs multiple companies that are on track to do over $40 million in revenue this year, including estate sales, auctions, home staging, and real estate businesses with more than 45 employees. In this episode, Aaron breaks down how he went from addiction and psych wards to building a massive business empire, the lessons he learned from Scientology, why environment matters more than people think, and how applying simple formulas completely changed his marriage, family, and business success. He also shares unbelievable stories from the estate sale world — finding gold bars, $35,000 paintings, hidden collectibles, Motown memorabilia, and running auctions worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. This episode is about recovery, business, purpose, education, family, survival, and what can happen when someone finally decides to change their environment and take control of their life. Are you curious about yourself? 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test [https://ddnpod.com/test] Narconon Drug Rehab Program: https://www.narcononus.org/ [https://www.narcononus.org/] Follow Aaron Siepierski https://www.instagram.com/aaronsiepierski/ [https://www.instagram.com/aaronsiepierski/] https://www.facebook.com/AaronSiepierski [https://www.facebook.com/AaronSiepierski] Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/] https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod [https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod] https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod] https://x.com/dontdonothing8 [https://x.com/dontdonothing8] #scientology #dontdonothing #entrepreneurship #mindset #spirituality

Traditional X Boss Wife - What's the right approach in 2026 | Lucia La Rosa Spray DDN Ep 36

Lucia La Rosa Spray joins Don't Do Nothing for a powerful conversation on marriage, femininity, masculinity, family, Scientology, and what it really means to be a wife in 2026. Lucia was born and raised in Lima, Peru, before moving to America as a teenager. After experiencing her parents' divorce, losing two father figures, and going through years of partying, drinking, and trying to prove she was a "strong independent woman," Lucia began to realize that something was missing. In this episode, she opens up about how the breakdown of the family unit affected her, why a father figure is so important, and how growing up without that stable structure shaped the way she viewed men, marriage, and herself. Lucia also shares how meeting her husband, Steve Spray, changed her life. Through his commitment, communication, leadership, and example as a Scientologist, she began to see what a healthy relationship could actually look like. The conversation goes deep into the "boss wife" versus "trad wife" conversation, and why Lucia believes the real answer is not choosing one extreme, but becoming a woman who can support her husband, build a business, protect the family, and still remain feminine. She also talks about how Scientology helped her understand her own ups and downs, repair her relationship with her mother, take more responsibility, and build a marriage based on communication, trust, and purpose. This episode is about family, womanhood, marriage, responsibility, and why the future may belong to couples who know how to build together. Watch the full episode with Lucia La Rosa Spray now. Are you curious about yourself? 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test [https://ddnpod.com/test] Follow Lucia https://www.instagram.com/lucialarosa/ [https://www.instagram.com/lucialarosa/] https://www.tiktok.com/@lucialarosa [https://www.tiktok.com/@lucialarosa] https://www.facebook.com/lucialarosaz [https://www.facebook.com/lucialarosaz] Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/] https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod [https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod] https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod] https://x.com/dontdonothing8 [https://x.com/dontdonothing8] #scientology #dontdonothing #entrepreneurship #mindset #spirituality