Best Ruari Podcasts (2024)

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Ruari Bell: Building the UK's first athlete led VC firm with The Players Fund 42:24

1h ago42:24

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“There’s a competitive drive and edge that you see in sport that is really important in business. And Teamwork. Dealing with individuals, knowing what helps make an individual tick is really important.” For the final episode in this season of our VC feature, we’re joined by Ruari Bell, Founding Partner at The Players Fund, the UK’s first athlete-le…

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Break Free from Stress and Other Things That Drive You to Alcohol with Ruari Fairbairns 43:23

8h ago43:23

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In this week’s episode, we talk about stress, how it sometimes pushes us to be dependent on certain substances, and how that could possibly lead to addiction. My guest to help me talk about this topic is a former oil broker whose lifestyle pushed him to consume a lot of alcohol. He knew that something had to be done to fix this because it was start…

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One Year No Beer: Reshaping Your Relationship with Alcohol (A Conversation with Ruari Fairbairns and Joe Polish) - Genius Network Episode #210 43:19

2h ago43:19

43:19

In this episode, Joe Polish interviews Ruari Fairbairns, Founder of One Year No Beer, who shares insights on the pervasive impact of alcohol, the alcohol industry's influence, and the link between alcohol, trauma, and mental health. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Ruari in this episode: Discover Ruari Fairbairns' revolutionary approach…

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Dr. Samantha Harte’s Powerful Redemption Story 17:55

8m ago17:55

17:55

In this raw and honest conversation with Joe De Sena, Dr. Samantha Harte shares her incredible journey from addiction and trauma to redemption and healing. Growing up in a dysfunctional family in Brooklyn, Samantha's path was riddled with substance abuse, shame, and relationship turmoil. But through the power of the 12 steps and her own unwavering …

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Fundraising Advice from Seed to Unicorn Founders 32:20

3d ago32:20

32:20

“When a VC gives you a low valuation, it isn’t the fact that your company is worth that much, it might just be because you didn’t pitch it in the right way.” Fundraising can be a lonely process at times. And an endless emotional rollercoaster throughout. In today’s episode, we collated some of the best fundraising advice from Founders who have been…

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Spartan at 65: The Mindset Hacks You Need to Know with 25:39

21m ago25:39

25:39

Meet Greg Yocom, a real estate investor, and lifelong competitor who has defied age and odds by completing over 100 Spartan Races. Discover the unshakable mental toughness and resilience that propels this 65-year-old to push his limits, even as others his age are retiring. Dive into Greg's inspiring journey, from overcoming a devastating divorce to…

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An Unfiltered Journey through the Blockchain World from Crypto Chaos to Financial Fortune with Nat Eliason 1:03:17

2h ago1:03:17

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In this episode, my guest, Nat Eliason, joins me to share his fascinating journey… In 2021, Nat was unemployed with a baby on the way. He needed a way to quickly make as much money as possible, so he turned to the most promising “get rich quick” opportunity of the time: crypto. By 2022, Nat was deeper inside the world of crypto than he’d ever imagi…

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Fighting the Opioid Epidemic: A Candid Conversation with Cammie Wolf Rice and Joe Polish - Genius Network Episode #209 34:53

28m ago34:53

34:53

Joe Polish sits down with Cammie, a passionate advocate fighting against the opioid epidemic and the fentanyl crisis. Cammie shares her deeply personal story of loss, resilience, and her mission to prevent others from experiencing similar tragedies. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Cammie in this episode: Discover how Cammie Wolf Rice t…

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A VC Roundup - Raising from VCs & getting into the industry 31:37

13d ago31:37

31:37

“This is a long partnership. We’re here to return money to our investors, but we are also here to experience a very unique journey together. So, trust is very important, on both sides.” We’ve been so lucky to have some of the best VCs in the industry, come on 40 Minute Mentor over the years. For today’s episode, we thought we’d collate some of the …

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Reclaim Your American Dream: Strategies for Restoring Freedom 30:19

23m ago30:19

30:19

Are our freedoms under siege? In this episode, Joe De Sena is talking to an amazing guest - Connor Boyack, an author, speaker, and staunch advocate for personal freedom and education. They tackle the unsettling rise of Big Government and the danger of becoming a Nanny State. As bureaucratic regulations multiply and control tightens, we’re faced wit…

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Leading Through Loss: A Journey Of Resilience and Hope with Elliot Kallen 39:12

16d ago39:12

39:12

This episode is a lot about leadership and being an effective leader, but it also delves into a sensitive topic: Leading through difficult times. This week’s guest, Elliot Kallen, has many times had to stay focused on managing his companies amid chaos in his personal and professional life. Elliot is no stranger to tragedy. In 2015, his son, Jake, c…

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Gideon Valkin: From ClearScore & Monzo to building a $12m solo GP fund 47:05

6d ago47:05

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“Founders deserve Investors that have relevant operating experience, time to help them and can be impartial and objective in the advice they give.” Today’s 40 Minute Mentor is Gideon Valkin, former Monzo and ClearScore Commercial Leader, Investor and Entrepreneur. Following 15 years as a Founder, Operator and Investor, Gideon is now combining being…

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One Man's Relentless Pursuit of Fitness and Health with Clark Bartram 31:39

7d ago31:39

31:39

In this episode, Joe de Sena is having a powerful conversation with fitness icon Clark Bartram, who is on a mission to inspire men to embrace a life of resilience, purpose, and health. This 60-year-old “fitness anomaly” shares his philosophy on making small, daily choices that can have a profound impact on your well-being. His message is both thoug…

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Holistic Health For Chronically Fatigued Leaders with Tiffany Cagwin 41:23

7d ago41:23

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This episode packs so much value not only for busy leaders who may find themselves burnt out from juggling different work and life responsibilities, but also for those who need help in dealing with their brain fog, inflammation, anxiety, excess stress, fatigue, and pain. Joining me on the mic for this interview is Tiffany Cagwin, who shares her sto…

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Ash Arora: Investing in Web3 as the youngest Partner at LocalGlobe 36:21

13d ago36:21

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“If you eventually want to do investing, become an Operator or Founder, don’t go into banking.” We are back with another season of our popular VC Feature series, where we hear from some of the best Investors in the space. Today, we’re joined by Ash Arora, the youngest Partner at LocalGlobe. Before joining LocalGlobe in 2022, Ash was the Investment …

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Become an Unstoppable Spartan with F3 | Frank Schwartz 30:39

25d ago30:39

30:39

In this captivating episode, join Joe De Sena, the founder of Spartan, and Frank Schwartz, the CEO of F3 Nation, as they dive deep into the transformative power of fitness, fellowship, and faith. Discover how these two dynamic leaders are on a mission to inspire men to break free from self-limiting beliefs and unlock their true potential. Hear the …

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Resilience, Relationships, and Real Estate with Craig & Lore Hamilton 1:02:03

23d ago1:02:03

1:02:03

This episode is different from any other episode I’ve put out lately... We have 2 guests in one episode this week. They are both very close friends of mine. And our topic is not just about leadership - we get personal and vulnerable about life’s challenges and losses, tenacity and success, not giving up and always looking for ways to do things bett…

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Onyinye Udokporo - From starting a business at the age of 12 to being a neurodiversity consultant for Google 48:14

20d ago48:14

48:14

“Dyslexia is a learning difference. There’s nothing difficult about it. You have challenges, but you’re not a difficult individual.” In our final episode in this specialist advice series, we’re joined by Onyinye Udokporo, one of the UK’s youngest education experts, entrepreneur, dyslexic author, neurodiversity consultant and content creator. Onyiny…

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Forge Unbreakable Mental Resilience with Dr. Brandon Orr 31:15

21d ago31:15

31:15

In this captivating episode, cognitive specialist Dr. Brandon Orr and Spartan founder Joe De Sena dive deep into the neuroscience behind unlocking your brain's full potential. Discover proven strategies to build unbreakable mental resilience, conquer self-doubt and anxiety, and develop the grit and determination of elite performers. Learn how to si…

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From Traditional To Transformational Leadership with Blaire Palmer 52:19

25d ago52:19

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“I’m encouraging leaders to ask some important questions about themselves and about the ways that their old-fashioned ideas are getting in the way of them getting the best out of themselves and their people. And I’m also challenging them to leave their organizations and, ideally, the world in a better place than they found it.” This episode, inspir…

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Dopamine Nation: Balancing Pleasure and Pain in the Modern World with Dr. Anna Lembke and Joe Polish - Genius Network Episode #208 1:15:08

25d ago1:15:08

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In this episode Joe Polish and Dr. Anna Lembke explore the neuroscience of addiction and the role of dopamine in shaping our behavior. They discuss how modern life affects our pleasure-pain balance and explore effective strategies like dopamine fasting for recovery. Gain unique insights from Dr. Lembke’s personal journey and its impact on her under…

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The Do’s & Don’ts of Public Relations for Startups 19:04

28d ago19:04

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“It very often feels uncomfortable for Founders to put themselves out there in that way. But the more you do it, the easier it will get.” In this 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re covering a topic critical for every early-stage Founder - the power of Public Relations. To help us discover the do’s and don’ts and share some of the biggest advice for Fo…

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Hack Your Performance in Special Forces Style with Dr. Reggie O’Hara 23:09

28d ago23:09

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Discover the secrets of elite performers straight from a Special Forces expert! In this episode, Dr. Reginald O'Hara who has been working with special forces in the Department of Defense for 23 years. reveals how top soldiers push their limits and stay sharp. He explains game-changing techniques to boost your own performance, from breathing tricks …

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Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence Through Strategic Leadership with Rich Horwath 37:44

1M ago37:44

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"There's a small select group of leaders out there, and they work in organizations, they lead companies where they're always hungry to get better. Sometimes they're struggling, sometimes they're doing really well. But at the end of the day, they always have this growth mindset of how can we better?" I am excited to share this episode with you as we…

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Glimmer: A Journey from Darkness to Light with Hollywood's Leading Stuntwoman Kimberly Shannon Murphy and Joe Polish - Genius Network Episode #207 1:02:15

2M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

Join Joe Polish and Hollywood's top stuntwoman, Kimberly Shannon Murphy, as she shares her journey from surviving childhood trauma to becoming a beacon of hope. Discover the secrets of resilience, authentic connections, and the healing power of her book "Glimmer." Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Kimberly Shannon Murphy in this episode:…

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The power of networking & changing lives through careers - James Mitra in conversation with Alembic Strategy 38:15

1M ago38:15

38:15

“Make networking a daily occurrence. It’s everyday interactions. It’s making a good impression early doors and really taking the time to build meaningful relationships and connections.” In today’s episode, we’ve put our host, James Mitra, into the interviewee seat. James was recently invited on Alembic Strategy’s Strategy Café, hosted by Founder an…

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3 Simple Changes to Transform Your Health, Wellness, and Energy with Yuri Elkaim 27:04

1M ago27:04

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Most people struggle with low energy, willpower, and motivation. But what if you could feel energized and excited about life again? In this episode, former pro soccer player turned health entrepreneur Yuri Elkaim shares his unexpected journey from playing on the world stage to finding a new purpose through wellness. Yuri reveals the single change t…

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How To Cultivate World-Class Mindset Through Performance, Passion, & Presence with Derin McMains 43:33

1M ago43:33

43:33

“Mindset is the separator, it truly is. It’s how you show up in the moments that matter most that separate individuals…” This week I asked Derin McMains, a former professional baseball player who is now the Director of Mental Performance at a global cybersecurity company, to join me on the mic to help me talk about how to cultivate a world-class mi…

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Beyond Boundaries: Tech, Spirituality, and Humanity with Joe Polish Featuring Dmitry Buterin - Genius Network Episode #206 1:23:15

1M ago1:23:15

1:23:15

In this episode, Joe Polish is joined by Dmitry Buterin, a powerhouse in tech Entrepreneurship and father to Ethereum's visionary creator, Vitalik Buterin. Dmitry shares his incredible journey through business, parenthood, and his profound insights on life, discipline, and spirituality. Exploring themes of addiction, mental health, personal growth,…

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Scarlett McCabe & Lewis Iwu: The power of debating & disagreeing 54:41

2M ago54:41

54:41

“[Debating] teaches you to listen, to challenge well, and it teaches you all the skills that you need to be able to be in any room at any time, with anyone.” The world seems more divided than ever before. But is it actually or are we simply shying away from debating and leaning into disagreeing with each other? This is exactly what we’ll explore in…

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How Entrepreneurs Can Build Resilience, Harness Mentorship, and Manage Virtual Teams with Joe Rare 40:33

2M ago40:33

40:33

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Joe Rare as we talk about our personal experiences and insights on entrepreneurship while highlighting the role of upbringing, mentorship, and resilience in shaping our aspirations and business strategies. Joe shares his experiences with business setbacks and successes, and strategies for scaling businesses …

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F45's Revival: Inside Tom Dowd's Successful Turnaround of a Fitness Brand 36:44

2M ago36:44

36:44

In this episode, fitness mogul Tom Dowd reveals how he went from working long hours in his family's supermarket business to partnering with Mark Wahlberg and saving struggling franchise F45. Growing up instilled a strong work ethic in Dowd, but his biggest test came when he took over F45 in crisis. Through strategic partnerships, focusing on cultur…

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Neda Sahebelm & Carla Hoppe: How to make fractional hiring & careers work 55:33

2M ago55:33

55:33

“The most difficult part [of going fractional] is starting a business. It’s having to wear every hat yourself, from selling, marketing, relationship building, finances, ops and admin. You are everything.” Fractional careers have been on the rise over the last few years. Both, for experienced Operators making the move into fractional work and for Fo…

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Make Profit in Tropical Paradise: Investing in Zanzibar with Kalojan Georgiev 22:30

2M ago22:30

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In this episode, Joe De Sena, chats with his friend Kalojan Georgiev, currently residing in Zanzibar. Kalojan provides an engaging insight into the untapped potential of Zanzibar as a prime investment destination and a wonderful place to live. Kalojan highlights the significant return on investment in Zanzibar, which can reach up to 15-20%, far exc…

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Transformation & Personal Development Through AI-Powered Habit Tracking Apps with Mike Jalonen 33:10

2M ago33:10

33:10

This week, my podcast guest talks about his journey in creating habit-tracking apps with AI integration, while highlighting the potential for personalized insights and recommendations to change people's lives… In this episode, we also discuss: - The challenges of building and monetizing the apps - The need for a clear roadmap and understanding the …

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How Sir Steve Redgrave's 5x Olympic Golden Journey Led To Depression & What He Did About It....A shocking story. 1:11:36

2M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

Sir Steve Redgrave is widely considered one of the greatest Olympians of all time, having collected 5 OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALS over 5 different Olympic Games. You would expect that this kind of achievement would bring nothing but fame and glory. You can imagine my surprise to learn otherwise. In this episode we talk about: - Who Steve Redgrave really is…

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Amy Gallo: Conflict Management & How to get along with your colleagues 51:04

2M ago51:04

51:04

“If you’re in a situation where you’re dealing with [a difficult boss], I think the question is - am I actually getting something from this? And if the answer is ‘no, I’m getting nothing’, then it’s time to really think about what could be your next step.” To kick off our brand new ‘Specialist Advice’ series, we’re joined by workplace expert and lo…

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Fit at 98: Lala LaLanne’s Longevity Secrets 29:55

2M ago29:55

29:55

Meet the world's toughest inspiration - 98-year-old Lala LaLanne! In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with the fitness legend to uncover her secrets to breaking records, crushing workouts, and staying motivated well into her 90s. Listen as Elaine shares incredible stories of her and her late husband Jack's accomplishments over the decades. She'l…

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Leadership Development, Culture Transformation, and Aligning Purpose with Tom Willis & Brad Zimmerman 43:48

2M ago43:48

43:48

This week’s episode revolves around leadership development, mission statements, and eliminating resignation in organizations. Our amazing speakers (yes, this week we have two guests) emphasize the importance of aligning purpose and empowerment to create a culture that resonates with employees and stakeholders. They also discuss various effective le…

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The Best Bits of Season 11 - A Mentorship Roundup 34:08

2M ago34:08

34:08

That’s a wrap on Season 11 of 40 Minute Mentor and 12 weeks of non-stop pocket-sized mentorship. Our guests over the last 12 weeks have candidly shared the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and shared the advice they wish they would have received when they started out. We also celebrated some 40 Minute Mentor firsts this season, including hitting 1…

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It's Never Too Late to Test Your Limits with Gwendolyn Bounds 30:22

2M ago30:22

30:22

Tired of feeling stuck in a rut? Discover how taking on new challenges can make you feel alive again at any age. In this empowering episode, Gwendolyn Bounds shares how she conquered self-doubt and found her inner athlete later in life. She discusses her transformation from a sedentary to a competitive obstacle course racer through grit and communi…

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From Boy Scout Sales to YouTube Ads with Aleric Heck 38:47

2M ago38:47

38:47

This week, our guest is Aleric Heck. He joins me on the mic to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, which actually started from childhood. He began with small ventures like paper routes and selling popcorn as a Boy Scout, which is how he learned valuable lessons about business and sales. This early interest led him to create videos with friends,…

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Jason Flemyng: From ‘Lock Stock’ to Brad Pitt, the inside scoop on life as a Hollywood Actor 29:37

2M ago29:37

29:37

“80% of your work, no matter what it is, is confidence. It’s the confidence to know that when you go to a door handle, when you turn it, it doesn’t matter if you don’t know whether you pull or push. You just have to see which way it goes and then go with that.” Today’s 40 Minute Mentor is a podcast first. We’re joined by Hollywood actor and produce…

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Too Much Comfort Kills | Joe de Sena and Zackary Paben 31:51

3M ago31:51

31:51

Joe and Zackary delve into the powerful symbolism behind carrying a couch through Spartan Races, a tribute to those struggling with addiction and a call to leave comfort for the community. Zach shares his personal story of overcoming addiction and physical challenges, emphasizing the importance of helping others, especially adaptive athletes, to co…

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Finding Purpose in Personal Growth and Building Integrity with Jeffrey Klubeck 44:45

3M ago44:45

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In this week’s episode, we take deep dive into the world of coaching, personal growth, and integrity. In order to help us do that, my guest this week, Jefrrey Klubeck, will share his story of how he was introduced into the world of coaching as driven by both practical and spiritual catalysts. When he realized that coaching aligned with personal nee…

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