Founders Mindset Unfiltered Podcast
Founders Mindset Unfiltered dives deep into the real stories behind the startup grind. Hosted with honesty and curiosity, this podcast brings in early-stage entrepreneurs to share their unfiltered journeys, raw struggles, breakthrough moments, and the lessons learned while building their businesses from the ground up. Whether you're just starting out or knee-deep in your startup hustle, each episode delivers relatable, no-fluff conversations that aim to inspire, educate, and connect founders who are in the trenches.
Episodes
Why Most Entrepreneurs Go Broke Before Retirement and Why Being "Rich" is a Trap (And How to Be Wealthy Instead)
In this episode of Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we dive deep into the world of wealth management with Shubham Goel, founder of Goel Wealth Management and an Appointed Representative of St. James's Place Wealth Management. Shubham shares his powerful journey from scaling a software business to 12 million in annual revenue to facing a life-altering leukemia diagnosis that completely shifted his
CEO Secrets: How to Make High-Stakes Decisions Without Emotion | Jamil Akhundov | FMU
In this episode of Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we sit down with Jamil Akhundov, the Managing Partner of Plutos Associates and Plutos Capital. With over 16 years of experience in finance and debt advisory, Jamil shares his journey from starting a business in a bedroom to managing a specialist firm with 14 staff members.We dive deep into the high-stakes world of investment banking, where Jamil once
From Award-Winning Entrepreneur to Battling Cancer Twice: The Moonoon Jawadin Story | FMU Podcast
Welcome to Founders Mindset Unfiltered, the podcast that dives deep into the raw, unedited journeys of successful entrepreneurs. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Moonoon Jawadin, an award-winning entrepreneur who built a multi-million pound catering empire and established a thriving real estate business in Dubai, only to be handed a "deadline for his life" at the age of 27.Moonii shares
The Secret Interview Formula That I Use to Get High Paying Role And Why You Should Carry an EMPTY Notebook to Your Next Interview | Darren Sebastian | FMU
Land your Band 6, 7 or 8 role.https://nhs-pharma-path.base44.app/Master the art of the interview with Darren Sebastian, a lead surgical pharmacist and the visionary founder of PharmPrep. In this episode of Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we dive deep into the gap between academic clinical knowledge and the real-world communication skills needed to land competitive roles in the NHS and private healthc
Why 10x More People Open Up to Bots Instead of Real Therapists, Fighting Anxiety And Building An AI App To Help With Mental Health
Download Talk To Breezihttps://apps.apple.com/gb/app/talk-to-breezi-ai-therapy/id6742734367https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.talktobreezi.app&hl=en_GBhttps://www.talktobreezi.com/In this episode of Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we dive deep into the often-overlooked emotional toll of entrepreneurship. Join us as we welcome Becky Weatherley, the visionary founder of Breezi, an in
Transforming Business Networking Through Fitness with Lorraine Fitzpatrick | FMU
Check out the next Power Circle Club event at Everlast Gym, Trafford https://www.eventbrite.com/e/networking-for-professionals-who-like-fitness-tickets-1985257987081?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=&utm-share-source=mobile-search-resultsDoes traditional networking feel forced or awkward? Join us for an inspiring conv
How I Landed a 7-Figure CEO as My First Client and Why I hid my Autism | Adam Lowther | FMU
FREEBIE BELOW!In this episode, we sit down with Adam Lowther, a sales optimization consultant who is redefining what it means to succeed against the odds. Diagnosed with autism at age eight and told by teachers to settle for average, Adam refused to let a label define his ceiling. Instead, he built a business helping high-ticket coaches and consultants master the art of conversion.We dive deep int
Before You Waste Your Money: 3 Secrets to Finding a Quality Course | David Mercado | FMU
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Steve Levy on Filmmaking, Entrepreneurship, and the Power of Storytelling
I’m Stephen Levy, award-winning filmmaker, content creator, keynote speaker, and mentor. I help people tell powerful stories, make confident choices, and turn ideas into impact through film, content, and personal development.Follow my journey for filmmaking insights, creative guidance, and life lessons that matter.In this captivating conversation, we sit down with Steve Levy, a multi-award-winning
The Personal Branding "Deadline" Founders Are Ignoring: November 30, 2027
Tariq Peters joins the FMU Founders Mindset Unfiltered podcast to deep-dive into why the pressure to build a personal brand is overwhelming entrepreneurs. As the creator of the P.H.A.S.E.S.® framework, Tariq provides a strategic approach to personal branding, ensuring it leads to tangible revenue and opportunities.Tariq reveals that his biggest frustration in building his brand was the "mindset el
Why Your Content Plan is Garbage! Shooting 20 Videos in One Day Is Easy, If You Plan Right | Founders Mindset Unfiltered Podcast | Heba Shaikh
Heba Shaikh, the founder of the media agency Seen Socially, joins us to discuss the unfiltered realities of building a business. Heba details how being made redundant after only three months at a job in the UK led her to launch a full-service media agency, offering social media marketing, content creation, graphic design, and more.Follow Heba Shaikh:Website: http://seensocially.com/Instagram: http
Thank You For 1000 Subscribers! Lets Grow FMU Together
Thank you to everyone who has subscribed. I appriciate you all for being part of our journey. Let grow together and build a strong community.More to come 2026! Subscribe!Follow us on Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersmindsetunfiltered/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jaATPGyltz7WTFOB6LyWF?si=b05c54cbf6184cbbTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foundermindsetpodcast#1000subscri
He Worked With Akon & Stormzy?! Riley Jubbie on Talent, Film & the Grind Behind Success | FMU Podcast
Today on Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we’re joined by Riley Jubbie, founder of SM Collectives Agency - a creative force in talent management, video production, and live events.Riley shares his journey from break dancer to producer and director, how he built his agency from the ground up, the reality of burnout, the grind behind success, and what he learned working with artists like Akon and Stormz
Design, Failure & Second Skin | Aryaman Jacob on the Real Life of a Founder
Today on Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we sit down with Aryaman Jacob, design consultant and creator of the wearable tech project Second Skin.Aryaman opens up about inclusive design, the messy realities of the design process, why AI can’t replace human creativity, and the emotional rollercoaster of showing clients work they didn’t love.We also talk about the truth behind entrepreneurship, the chall
Chartered Physiotherapist Reveals the Truth About Pain & Recovery | Ammit Mistry
This week on Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we speak with Ammit Mistry, a Chartered Physiotherapist and founder of Bodyform Physiotherapy.Ammit opens up about his path from the NHS to entrepreneurship — balancing patients, business, stress, and family.He shares what physiotherapy really is, how to prevent pain, the emotional rewards of helping others, and how AI is reshaping his field.A candid conve
Love, Business & Letting Go of the 9–5 | Alex Matthews on Building Parsley Spa
Follow Alex Matthews:Email: Contact@parsleyspa.comInstagram: Parsley_spaThis week on Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we chat with Alex Matthews, co-owner of Parsley Spa, a holistic treatment space offering massages, sound healing, and oracle card sessions.Alex shares how he and his partner Rosie turned their shared passion into a thriving wellness business — and how they manage love, business, and pe
Buy-to-Let, Bridging Finance & Tenant Nightmares - Marlon Opigo on Property Investing
This week on Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we talk with Marlon Opigo, founder of DG Property Management and experienced property investor.Marlon breaks down the realities of today’s property market - from Section 21 and tenant nightmares to finding investors, bridging finance, and building your power team.He shares how to start your own property journey, what stops people from becoming entrepreneur
From Uni Student to Published Author - Kevin Moonn on Writing The Last Chimaera
In this Founders Mindset Unfiltered: Talent Spotlight episode, we chat with Kevin Moonn, the young author behind The Last Chimaera.Kevin shares his full writing journey — from long nights drafting chapters to being featured in newspapers and selling over 300 copies of his self-published novel.We dive into his creative process, the struggles of self-publishing, and what keeps him motivated as a stu
Tenant Nightmares & Property Wins - How Blessing Okeke-Ekpe Turned Rejection into Rent-to-Rent Success
Follow Blessing Okeke:LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/blessing-okeke-ekpe-4017a2284/Email: Hostedhorizons@gmail.comTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msvara_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msvara_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=YzExdWdxbDNpc2xvThis week on Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we chat with Blessing Okeke-Ekpe, a UK property entrepreneur who went from hearing “no” af
The Founder Taking On Loneliness And Depression with One App
In this episode of Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we sit down with Jamal Hasan, the founder of Linkar, a social connections app designed to help people meet in real life and fight the rising tide of loneliness and depression.Jamal shares:Why fewer people are talking and what that means for mental healthThe struggles of building a startup and handling feedback without egoHis lessons from a failed cry
Google Business Profile Secrets for Entrepreneurs with Izzy Kaleem
Follow Izzy Kaleem:LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzy-kaleem-marketingdirector/Website: https://www.spherebusinessservices.com/What does it really take to grow a business, rank on Google, and overcome family expectations as a founder?In this episode of Founders Mindset Unfiltered Podcasr, we chat with Izzy Kaleem, founder of Sphere Business Services and a recognized Google Business Profil
Carlo Loregian: Building Startups While Working 9-5 | AI, Cybersecurity & Failures
On this episode of Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we talk with Carlo Loregian, founder of Dynamic AI and AI Solutions Engineer at Darktrace. Carlo opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship — from failed startups to balancing his 9-5 with his business.We dive into:The rise of AI in cybersecurity & lead generationHow to manage multiple startup ideas and test traction fastThe struggles of fa
Behind the Harvey Specter Image: Zohaib Hashim on Fear, Law & Resilience | Ep 10
Zohaib Hashim — CEO, Solicitor, and founder of Blackmont Legal — shares his unfiltered founder journey on Founders Mindset Unfiltered.We discuss:The terrifying early days of starting Blackmont LegalThe reality of law vs. the TV fantasy (Suits)Do lawyers care more about winning than justice?Why banning disposable vapes may backfire on the UK governmentWhy legal services are expensive & how a su
Jack Dyer: Storytelling Formula, Betrayal & Why Human Connection Beats AI
📌 Follow Jack Dyer:LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackjddyer/Website: https://storytold.webflow.io/LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/storytoldcreative/?Youtube: www.youtube.com/@StorytoldCreativeIn this episode of Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we sit down with Jack Dyer, founder of StoryTold and one of the top 1% storytellers and strategic leaders.Jack opens up about his s
Ashif Ashik: Round4Round & Amir Khan Academy | Spotting Champions, Influencer Boxing & IShowSpeed
📌 Follow Ashik Ashif:LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashif-ashik-64644241/Website: https://www.round4round.co.uk/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@round4roundak?_t=8ZGQ0yEzfrJ&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/round4roundak?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3DFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/round4roundakStep into the ring with Ashif Ashik - head coach at Round4Round Boxing Gym in Bolton and me
The EdTech Lie: Why Most Online Courses Are Just Cash Grabs | Francis Carlisle | Ep 7
📌 Follow Francis Carlisle:🔗 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/francis-carlisle/📧 francis@keenu.io🌐 https://keenu.io/ 🎵 https://open.spotify.com/artist/2NV3vG1fZ1PtGoWPqevBD2?si=BL_LyRMnQW2SSdePXWufvA Francis Carlisle, founder of Keenu and Last Minute English, joins us on Founders Mindset Unfiltered to pull back the curtain on the truth behind the IELTS industry, the toxic pressure Chinese stu
Cutting Off My Old Friends Was the Hardest and Best Decision I Made | Aran Isik | Ep 6
📌 Follow Aran Isik:🔗 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/aran-i%C5%9Fik-869310308?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app📧 aransunnahservice@gmail.com📷 https://www.instagram.com/aranziyafitness?igsh=MWdkNWkzeWdhYmpk&utm_source=qr📹https://youtube.com/@aranisik?si=7IQsI0qOPzw2clINWelcome to Founders Mindset Unfiltered with Aran Işik – the fou
Why Most Brands Fail – And What I Did Differently | Robert Lee’s Hard-Earned Lessons
In this episode of Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we sit down with Robert Lee, founder of Slingshot Digital, to unpack the power of brand value in today’s fast-paced digital world.Robert shares his personal journey of entrepreneurial burnout, learning to set boundaries, and the turning points that helped him refocus on what really matters. We dive into how brands—big and small—can build trust and re
Freelance Photographer Secrets: Pricing, Clients & Creative Struggles | Zain Zia | Ep 4
In this episode of Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we sit down with Zain Zia — a London-based freelance photographer who transformed his passion into a thriving full-time business.Zain opens up about his journey from amateur to pro, sharing real stories of struggle, failure, and resilience. He breaks down how he built a client base, how he approaches photography pricing, navigating strict brand guide
From CEO to Changemaker: He Left His Media Empire to Give People a Once in a Lifetime Experience
In this episode of Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we sit down with John Galloway, the former media CEO who walked away from the corporate world to co-found the groundbreaking charity Speed of Sight with blind racing legend Mike Newman—a man who has shattered multiple Guinness World Records.John shares the deeply human story of why he gave it all up to help others experience the freedom of driving, n
Breaking Barriers in Finance: Hayley Phinn on Startup Funding, Gender Bias & Building Three Business Finance
In this episode of Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we sit down with Hayley Phinn—a commercial finance broker and founder of Three Business Finance—to talk about what it really takes to succeed in the male-dominated world of business finance.From launching her own company to navigating the challenges of startup funding, Hayley shares a refreshingly honest take on:What inspired her to start Three Busin
Building Ozone: Discipline, Doubts, and the Drive to Start
In this episode, we sit down with personal trainer and entrepreneur Nithin Thomas, the founder of Ozone — a brand-new venture that’s more than just a business, it’s a mindset. We dive into the raw realities of starting something from scratch: the doubts others had, the discipline it took to keep going, and how staying consistent became the key to pushing through. Whether you're starting your own j
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