Built in Public
Built in Public is a personal brand podcast hosted by Courtney Johnson. Each week she speaks with founders, creators, and operators about turning expertise into authority, visibility into opportunity, and content into long-term leverage. Episodes cover positioning, audience building, thought leadership, and showing up before you feel ready. The show is aimed at anyone building their presence and business in public.
Episodes
How She Built An 8-Figure Brand With An ADHD Brain
Angie Lee just exited Soul, the CBD gummy brand she started with her brother eight years ago. The idea for her next business hit her at 3 a.m., and now she's building WITTI, an ADHD supplement line made for women.In this episode we go over why she's betting on a product instead of an online course, and the checklist she'd run before launching anything physical (plus the kind of product she says ta
How To Make $25K A Month Consulting Using LinkedIn
y'all! in this week's episode i'm joined by Bradley Jacobs, former Uber exec turned founder of Mylance. He scaled Uber Freight into a $1 billion business, quit with zero plan, and made up a consulting rate out of thin air. They said it was too much. he held his ground instead of caving. turned it into $25k a month !!!Now he runs Mylance, and in this one he hands over exactly how he did
My Crazy Pregnancy and Birth Story
hey y'all, this episode is a little different than usual.today i'm sharing my full pregnancy and birth story: trying to conceive, the pregnancy itself, giving birth, and where i'm at now in postpartum.quick heads up before you press play: this one gets real about mental health during pregnancy, and some of it may be heavy for some listeners. please take care of yourself, and feel free
How To Get Brand Deals (With Any Follower Count)
you don't need a million followers to get paid by brands. you don't need an agent. you don't even need to be famous.this is your no-bs guide to your first brand deal: how i went from $5,000 my first year to $250,000-$300,000 this year, every platform and agency i use, and how my husband, with only 3,000 followers, has landed a $50,000 brand deal i've never gotten with almost a mill
How To Make Money On Social Media
hi friends. did i tell you how I turned $8,500 I didn't have into a program that's made me $300,000 in the last year?that's basically what this whole solo episode is: me opening up my bank account and walking you through it.I'm covering my 100 free calls strategy, the exact questions I ask people to build a real offer out of thin air, and then I rank almost every single way I'v
This Is How Authors Get Book Deals (and how i got mine)
I've been wanting to bring this guest on for a while, because she's one of the main reasons I have a book at all.I'm sitting down with the incredible Thea Diklich-Newell, the editor who acquired and shaped Career Cheat Codes, to talk about how my dream happened and how it can happen for you too.a little snippet of what we got into and how it all started: a coworker of hers sent her my
I Answered Every Question K*lling Your Personal Brand (Q&A)
okay so I recorded this one about to burst, and my baby is already here. wild!!!!!so this whole episode is a Q&A, straight from what you all sent me. the spiciest, most unhinged personal brand questions in my inbox, answered. in this one: why "I'm multi-passionate" isn't a real problem, why you'd never let a friend treat you the way your boss does, and the exact system th
The Creator Behind A 53 Million View Video On How To Make Money From A Personal Brand, with Cru Mahoney
Today I'm sitting down with Cru Mahoney, a mindset and personal brand coach who posted every single day for two years to almost nobody, then had one video hit 53 million views and go from 7K to 300K followers in a month, and this episode made me rethink my entire relationship with consistency.I've spent years listening my audience they needed a strategy before they post anything. meanwhile
School of Hard Knocks' Host Reveals the Framework Behind Their 23M Followers
hi friends!! today I'm sitting down with Rachel Hague, co-host at School of Hard Knocks (yes, THE 23 million-follower media company) and this episode made me want to fire my own excuses.I've spent actual years being too intimidated to walk up to people I found impressive. meanwhile, this woman casually walks up to actual billionaires on the street with a camera and just... asks. no plan, n
The Delegation Playbook That Made Me 7 Figures
hey friends!! welcome back to another solo episode. it's been way too long and I have so much to say before my mat leave!!🤰🤍okay so. I once paid a woman $100 to clean my house, then spent the entire hour standing outside texting her and watching through the window like a complete stalker.five years later, I run a team of 20+, including a COO, a social media team, sales team, a video editor, an
How April Whitney Went From a $65 Ebook to Building the Petite PWR ® Fitness Empire
April Whitney was eating under 1,200 calories a day, training like an elite athlete, and still couldn't figure out why her body wasn't changing. Then she started working as a copywriter in pharmaceuticals, and the answer was right in front of her the whole time.April is a former competitive fencer, pharmaceutical copywriter, and the founder of Petite PWR, a fitness and nutrition platform b
How To Build A Profitable Personal Brand Without Quitting Your Job, with Adama Lorna
Adama posted her first YouTube video to about five views, most of them people she already knew, while working full-time as a site reliability engineer. She never quit that job. She built a 180,000+ subscriber channel and she still hasn't left engineering.And in this episode she gives away the exact system to build, and maintain, 2 full careers exactly like hers.We get into how she built a pers
The Man Behind Hormozi and Simon Squibb's Growth on How to Make Money With Your Personal Brand
Tobias Allen was knocking on doors at 16 with no job, no connections, and no plan, and by 25 he was Director of Marketing at Acquisition.com working directly with Alex and Leila Hormozi.And in this episode he gives away everything.We get into how he went from door-to-door sales as a teenager to working with two of the fastest-growing personal brands on the planet, Hormozi and Simon Squibb. He shar
Simon Alexander Ong: The Personal Brand Playbook That Got Him 4 Million Views
Simon Alexander Ong was let go from Lehman Brothers the day it collapsed in 2008. He had no plan. No backup. Just a decision to finally figure out what he really wanted in life.That decision led to a Penguin book deal, a YouTube video with 4.1 million views, and a global personal brand built entirely from scratch. And in this episode, he gives away EVERYTHING.The 90-rejections-in-90-days challenge
The Diary of a CEO Director of Trailers on How to Stop the Scroll and Grow Faster on Social Media
Anthony Smith was about to quit editing forever the night he saw the Diary of a CEO job posting. He'd just told his girlfriend he was done. She said give it one more chance. He stayed up all night building a portfolio site on Wix, tracked down the co-founder's email, and turned a 20-minute job interview into a two-hour conversation.Now he's the Director of Trailers behind the content t
Alexandra Steinacker-Clark: How a Personal Brand Creates Opportunities in Any Traditional Industry
Alexandra Steinacker-Clark got her foot in the door at Sotheby's through a cold coffee request, built 27K followers on LinkedIn without a strategy, and landed a book deal with a Hachette subsidiary through a LinkedIn DM that sat unread for five months.Alexandra is the host of the 'All About Art' podcast and the author of 'Working in Art: How to Build a Career in the Art World',
How to Write and Self-Publish a Book That Gets You Speaking Gigs and Money with Chandler Bolt
Chandler Bolt was painting houses door to door at 18, getting cussed out and threatened, and then dropped out of college to co-author his first book at 23. Now his company publishes two to five books every single day.Chandler Bolt is the founder of Self-Publishing School, one of the leading platforms for writing, publishing, and launching a book. He's helped over 7,000 authors bring their book
Coach Keren Eldad: She'll Destroy Every Excuse You Have for Not Building Your Personal Brand
The people closest to Keren Eldad thought her content was so embarrassing they offered her a loan, a place to live, and her old job back.Keren Eldad, better known online as Coach Keren, is a coach, author, and speaker who built a business around mindset, identity, and behavior change. In this episode, we get into why Keren started calling herself “Coach Keren” before the business even existed, why
How to Build a Personal Brand That Makes Money BEFORE You Feel Ready, with Ruffin Mitchener
VCs laughed Ruffin Mitchener out of interview rooms for posting on TikTok. Four years later, she's the angel investor writing the checks.Now she’s built a six-figure creator business, landed recurring deals with brands like TurboTax and LinkedIn, and built one of the fastest-growing investing communities for women in startups and VC.Ruffin started in accounting at Deloitte, moved into fintech
Avni Barman: The LinkedIn Strategy That Made Her a Full-Time Creator
40 million LinkedIn views a month. Two to three videos a day. And she built it after returning venture capital money because she realized she hated the company she was building 😲In this week's episode, I sat down with Avni Barman, founder of Gen She, creator, speaker, and one of the smartest people I know when it comes to audience building and career leverage. She started with a two-minute col
John Hu: Stan's Founder on How to Make Your First $1K Online, and Building a $500M Creator Platform
I've just hit $200K on Stan. And John Hu built the platform that made it happen.John is the founder of Stan, the platform that has now made over $500 million for creators, and he started it because he needed it for himself 😲In this episode, John gives us his full take on why your first digital product is probably already sitting in your Google Drive, why the creators making the most money on S
How Social Media Makes You Money
In this week’s episode, I’m answering your questions and digging into something that comes up over and over again in my work: why social media feels so uncomfortable for so many people, and why that discomfort is often the very thing that leads to growth, opportunity, and money.At its core, this episode is about visibility. But not in the “post more” or “just be confident” way it’s usually framed.
Her Personal Brand Made Her a Sports Illustrated Model, with Gigi Robinson
She became a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model and a Penguin Random House author, and neither of those things came from a talent agent, a manager, or a plan. They came from a LinkedIn post and a cold DM.Gigi Robinson has been building her personal brand since she was 12 years old with a Squarespace portfolio and a competitive swimming injury. Now she's a speaker, a creator, a published author,
Brian Luebben: Full Playbook on How He Quit His $252K Job and Made $100K in 48 Hours
Nobody quits a $252K job when they're the #8 sales rep out of 5,079. Brian Luebben did, driving through rural Georgia with a backseat full of Carhartt pants, realizing that a quarter million dollars a year still wasn't enough to make him stay.Four years later, he runs Action Academy, a mastermind community that went from $0 to $5 million with zero ads, built entirely on a $279 podcast mic
How Dan Martell Built a $100M Personal Brand: Sam Gaudet Exposes the Full Strategy
You're overthinking your content. Meanwhile, a 16-year-old was editing videos under his desk in math class and accidentally stumbled into building one of the biggest personal brands in business.Sam Gaudet started working with Dan Martell's videographer at 16, joined Dan's team full-time at 18, and has spent the last eight years as the brain behind a content machine that now generates o
How Hala Taha Turned a Free Podcast into a Multi-Million Dollar Business
Her first client paid her $700. Her second paid her $30,000. She didn't even have a website.Hala Taha, aka 'The Podcast Princess', started her career as Angie Martinez's assistant at Hot 97, spent years trying to make it online before anyone used the word "influencer," and finally found her breakthrough on LinkedIn when everyone told her it wasn't the place for that k
How Jasmine Star Built a 7-Figure Personal Brand Online (And Exactly How to Do It Too)
The personal brand space has sold you this idea that you need a website, a logo, a niche, and a strategy before you start. You don't. And Jasmine Star is proof.Jasmine Star dropped out of law school with no camera, no portfolio, no business cards, and no plan. Instead of waiting until she was ready, she started documenting. She rented gear she couldn't afford, shot 11-hour weddings for onl
Tiger Sisters: From Stanford MBA & Goldman Sachs to a #1 Business Podcast in 18 Months
Hollywood told them they were "respectfully, nobodies." So they sat down at a kitchen table and built one of the fastest-growing podcasts in the world.Cherie and Jean Luo come from the most traditional path you can imagine: Ivy League degrees, Goldman Sachs, Snapchat, Stanford MBA. Instead of keeping that knowledge locked inside boardrooms, they chose to share it publicly. Tiger Sisters
The 4-Part Framework Behind Long-Term Leverage as a Creator, with JT Barnett
The internet has sold you this idea that going viral is the goal. It's not. And it never was.JT Barnett left professional hockey with $0, no degree, and no plan. Instead of following the traditional path, he started posting, started failing in public, and started figuring out what makes people memorable online. He went from filming fitness content to growing a TikTok house from zero to a milli
The Exact LinkedIn Strategy That Grew 50K Followers in 12 Months, with Mischa Collins
Most people treat LinkedIn like a job board. Mischa Collins treats it like the most powerful business development tool on the planet, and she has the receipts to prove it. After being laid off in 2024, Mischa didn't scramble for her next role. She built in public (literally). Within 12 months, she grew her LinkedIn audience to over 50,000 followers, signed clients through inbound DMs alone, an
How to Build the "It Factor": Confidence, Visibility & Personal Brand with Whitney Uland
There's a reason some people walk into a room and everyone notices. It's not luck. It's not looks. And it's not something you either have or you don't.Today I'm sitting down with Whitney Uland, founder of How to Be Famous, to talk about the one thing most people building a personal brand are missing: the it factor. And no, you're not born with it. You build it.Whitney s
Why Personal Brands Are the Ultimate Career Leverage, with Danielle Canty
If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t really know what a personal brand is” or “how do I even start a personal brand???”, this episode is for you.Today I’m joined by Danielle Canty, former co-founder of Bossbabe, to break down one of the biggest misconceptions about personal branding:You don’t start a personal brand.
You ALREADY have one.Danielle shares how she went from working in the medical field t
How to Build Your Personal Brand in Public
Welcome to the first official episode of Built In Public!If you’ve ever felt stuck choosing a niche… frustrated with low engagement… or unsure how to turn content into actual conversations and clients, this one’s for you.In this episode, I’m breaking down the philosophy behind building in public (the authentic and awkward version)I break down the biggest engagement mistakes I see creators making,
This Mindset Turned a Personal Brand Into $1M Business, with Andrew Kroeze
In this week’s episode of Slay The Gatekeeper, I sit down with Andrew Kroeze for a conversation about the mindset that shapes everything we build on the outside: our work, our businesses, and our lives.Andrew shares his story with a lot of honesty, starting with the years he spent feeling stuck and disconnected, and the moment he realized that no one was coming to save him. From there, we talk abo
How Social Media Makes You Money
In this week’s episode, I’m answering your questions and digging into something that comes up over and over again in my work: why social media feels so uncomfortable for so many people, and why that discomfort is often the very thing that leads to growth, opportunity, and money.At its core, this episode is about visibility. But not in the “post more” or “just be confident” way it’s usually framed.
Why Visibility Matters More Than Talent for Women at Work, with Lauren Douglas
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Lauren Douglas, founder, strategist, and creative leader, for a conversation that cuts straight through some of the most persistent myths women face in business.At its core, this episode is about visibility. But not in the “be louder” or “be more confident” way we usually hear it framed, but as a real, practical skill women have to learn if we want to move for
The Transformational Psychedelic Medicine Powerful People Are Using Privately, with Whitney Lasseter
In this week's episode, I sit down with Whitney Lasseter, Founder and Visionary of ATMA Church, for one of the most expansive, honest, and nuanced conversations we’ve had on the show.Whitney is a Bufo facilitator, ceremonial leader, and spiritual guide who works at the intersection of sacred medicine, trauma healing, and integration. Together, we ungatekeep a modality that is often misundersto
The ONE Thing That Creates Change (It’s Not Trauma Healing), with Kassidy Warren
There’s a moment most people reach where they’re no longer confused, uninformed, or unprepared; they’re just hesitant. This episode lives right in that moment.In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Kassidy Warren, and we go deep into why so many people stay stuck under the idea of “I’m in the process of healing.” We unpack how healing language, self-work, and “doing the inner work” can quietly beco
How to Deal With Trolls, Haters, and Negative Comments
Hi friends! I’m back with a solo episode to close out the year, and I wanted to talk about something almost every creator faces the moment their visibility starts to grow: trolls, haters, and negative comments, and why they’re not something to fear, delete, or avoid (at all).If you’ve ever opened your comments and felt your stomach drop, questioned whether you should post again, or wondered if bei
How a Vascular Surgeon Built a Personal Brand (Without Posting), with Lucas M. Ferrer-Cardona, MD
This conversation means a lot to me, and it feels right to share it the day before Christmas 🎄🌟I’m joined by my fiancé, Lucas Ferrer-Cardona, a vascular surgeon, academic, and co-host of the Life of Flow Podcast, for a conversation about leverage, ownership, and why building a personal brand matters no matter what field you’re in.After nearly two decades of medical training, Lucas reached a realiz
The Manifestation Formula That Changed Her Entire Career, with Dr. Ruby Patterson
This week, I’m joined by Dr. Ruby Patterson, NASA scientist turned founder, consulting powerhouse, and the mind behind some of the most creative “cheat codes” you’ve ever heard. Ruby blends brilliance and play in a way that makes success feel both strategic and deeply human, and in this episode, she breaks down the mindset and manifestation formula that changed the entire trajectory of her career.
Dating Expert: The Brutal Truth About Why You’re Still Single... (and How to Fix It)
This week on Slay The Gatekeeper, I’m joined by Joel Monteleone, dating coach, speaker, and creator of Hot Takes, Hot Dates, the wildly fun, emotionally intelligent singles experience taking Austin by storm! Joel blends emotional intelligence coaching with edgy, practical, and often hilarious dating strategy. In this episode, he shares the patterns keeping people single, the lies we tell ourselves
How Solidcore’s Founder Built and Sold a Nearly $100 Million Fitness Empire
This week on Slay The Gatekeeper, I’m joined by Anne Mahlum, founder of Solidcore, builder of a 100+ studio empire, and the force behind one of the most iconic nine-figure exits in boutique fitness.Before scaling Solidcore into a nationwide powerhouse, Anne founded Back on My Feet, a nonprofit that empowers individuals experiencing homelessness through running, structure, and community. Years late
Bill Perkins Reveals the Success Pattern He Sees in Every Billionaire
This week on Slay The Gatekeeper, I sit down with Bill Perkins, investor, author of Die With Zero, and one of the most interesting thinkers on risk, courage, and intentional living.Bill has spent decades around millionaires, billionaires, and people who take massive bets in life and business. In this conversation, he shares the success pattern he sees over and over again at the top: agency, speed,
How to Grow Fast and Convert on LinkedIn in 2026, with Lara Acosta
This week on Slay The Gatekeeper, I’m joined by Lara Acosta, creator, strategist, and one of the most trusted voices on LinkedIn. Lara has built a multi–six-figure business using one platform, one funnel, and a level of consistency most people only talk about.In this conversation, Lara opens up about the posting habits, content styles, and small decisions that helped her grow an audience of hundre
Addiction Recovery, Emotional Intelligence & Healing Tools to Break Old Patterns with Andrew Adams
This week on Slay The Gatekeeper, I’m joined by Andrew Adams, speaker, coach, and self-mastery teacher, whose story of recovery and rebirth will stop you in your tracks.After spending 12 years in addiction, Andrew rebuilt his entire life from the inside out. Today, he helps others do the same, guiding people to break patterns, let go of attachments, and find peace within themselves.In this episode
How to Reprogram Your Mind for Success & Stop Self-Sabotage with Chris Lee
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Chris Lee, world-renowned transformational coach, speaker, and author, to talk about the profound inner work behind success, abundance, and self-mastery.Chris has spent over 25 years transforming the lives of thousands of people worldwide through his workshops, coaching, and media appearances, teaching people how to live an abundant, prosperous life. He’s kn
The Million-Dollar Product Playbook: Turn Your Idea Into a 7-Figure Brand with Jacqueline Snyder
This week's episode features Jacqueline Snyder, designer, business strategist, and CEO and founder of The Product Boss. This conversation pulls back the curtain on how entrepreneurs turn creative ideas into brands that scale.Jacqueline has helped over 2,000 founders launch product-based businesses, from small-batch makers to celebrity lines worn by Kim Kardashian, Carrie Underwood, and Gwen St
Un-Gatekeeping How to Manifest Like a Millionaire: Fame, Flow & Creative Freedom with Whitney Uland
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Whitney Uland, writer, coach, and creator of How to Be Famous, to talk about building a life, brand, and income that match who you are.We get into fame, creative flow, and why your “main character era” has more to do with energy than aesthetics. Whitney shares her cheat codes for success, from the millionaire morning habit that changed everything to why the
Networking Expert’s Cheat Codes for Building a Personal Brand & Community That Converts
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Nick Gray, entrepreneur, author, and community-builder, to talk about what it takes (and what to do) to get noticed, connect with the right people, and create opportunities out of thin air. Nick shares some of the most practical and refreshing networking advice you’ll ever hear, from why he offers free airport rides to founders, to how hosting meetups led to
Solo: Boundaries vs Fear, Niches are Dumb, and Building Wealth as a Creator
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson answers listener questions from the comfort of her bed in a candid Q&A session. She covers everything from booking speaking gigs and building a personal brand to overcoming fear, imposter syndrome, and the struggle to price your work with confidence. Along the way, Courtney shares her own stories, lessons learned, and the strategies
Un-Gatekeeping The Wisdom Of Our Cells
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson welcomes Alannah Connealy, founder of Raena Health, for a candid conversation on women’s health and entrepreneurship.They dive into surprising wellness insights—like aspirin for period pain, the power of progesterone, myths about cancer, the dangers of seed oils, and the nutritional role of gelatin—while weaving in Alannah’s personal jo
Q&A: Debt, Dreams, and What’s Really Blocking Your Wealth
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson takes listeners on a powerful deep dive into money, mindset, and the energetics of abundance through an unfiltered Q&A. She unpacks the hidden beliefs that shape how we view wealth, why intuition and fear both play a role in financial decision-making, and how generational conditioning keeps so many of us stuck in scarcity. Courtney
Un-Gatekeeping the Secrets of Human Behavior
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with hypnotherapist Zach David Paul for a powerful deep dive into the subconscious mind, performance, and breaking free from hidden programming. Zach unpacks the misunderstood world of hypnosis—how elite athletes and entrepreneurs use it for peak performance, why it can be more effective than traditional methods, and the real
Un-Gatekeeping Why You’re a Victim
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with coach and creator Justin Amiraslani for a raw, wisdom-packed conversation on mindset, self-leadership, and creating the life you actually want.Justin opens up about the biggest cheat codes he’s discovered—from rewiring limiting beliefs and reframing “victim language,” to shifting how we view sales, triggers, and even ever
Un-Gatekeeping ADHD
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson is joined by award-winning ADHD creator Dani Donovan. Known for her viral comics, TikToks, and bestselling Anti-Planner, Dani has built a global community by sharing the ups and downs of life with ADHD.She opens up about perfectionism, gamification, body doubling, and the systems that actually stick—plus how embracing vulnerability help
Un-Gatekeeping Freelancing
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson is joined by content creator and social media expert, Mila Holmes. Mila Holmes has established herself as a social media powerhouse, known for her creativity and expertise in content management. With a dedicated following across platforms like TikTok and Instagram, she combines professional experience with an authentic approach.The disc
Un-Gatekeeping Meta Ads
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, hosted by Courtney Johnson, Courtney interviews Caley Dimmock, an 11-year veteran in online advertising. Caley shares insights on when to start using ads, the importance of properly pricing services, the power of being multi-passionate, and the significance of setting boundaries in business. They discuss common pitfalls and the necessity of messy action for
Un-Gatekeeping Personal Style
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson welcomes Abbey Page, a personal style strategist for single men who turns them into hot, well-dressed, right swipe single men. Abbey builds custom style strategies and outfit formulas that boost confidence, spark conversations, and make her clients look effortlessly cool—without spending hours or precious brain power thinking about clot
Un-Gatekeeping Selling on Instagram
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson introduces Kendall Strampel, a seasoned entrepreneur with a compelling journey. Kendall shares her evolution from running a Justin Bieber fan page to becoming a powerhouse seven-figure business coach. Together, they dive into the dynamic entrepreneurial energy of Austin, Texas, and how Kendall blends work and play while staying laser-fo
Un-Gatekeeping Tantra
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with Leola, a Tantra and Pleasure Priestess and the bestselling author of Sacred Sex Ed. Leola shares her unique insights into sacred sex education, the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies, and practical cheat codes to unlock a life filled with pleasure, purpose, and financial abundance.They dive into strat
Un-Gatekeeping Service-based Brands
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with Emmy Award-winning makeup artist and entrepreneur Ashley Fierro to unpack the power of intuitive business strategy—and how to align it with next-level client experience.With over 20 years in the industry and more than 3,000 luxury brides in her portfolio, Ashley shares the real foundations of building a fulfilling, scalab
Un-Gatekeeping Breakups
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson is joined by Shannon McNamara—the sharp and witty voice behind FluentlyForward, the podcast that unapologetically dissects pop culture, celebrity conspiracies, and the sociological underbelly of fame. But today, Shannon’s not here to talk blind items—she’s here to talk breakups.Together, Courtney and Shannon dive into the raw, messy, an
Un-Gatekeeping Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Copywriting
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson is joined by Chris—aka The Conversion Alchemist—a SaaS message-market fit specialist and conversion copywriter with a unique background in engineering and UX. After 10 years in industrial automation, Chris pivoted into digital marketing, serving as UX lead at Conversion Crimes and working with brands as a CRO expert since 2016.They dive
Un-Gatekeeping Expansion
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney is joined by Alexandria Roemer, founder of the Fully Focused retreat and a powerhouse in building community through creativity, authenticity, and bold self-expression. Alexandria shares her journey of moving to Austin without a network and how she turned a few loose connections into a thriving community by saying yes, reaching out, and showing
Un-gatekeeping Legal Cheat Codes
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with attorney Morgan Ipanema to break down the legal barriers often faced by entrepreneurs—especially those who don’t fit the traditional mold. Morgan is the founder of Ipanema Law Group, a modern law firm that works with entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners to protect their brands and grow their businesses. She
Un-Gatekeeping Cultivating an Abundance Mindset
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson is joined by Thamina Stoll — an award-winning advocate for women’s economic advancement, angel investor, content creator, and founder of The Sheconomist, a media company helping high-achieving women unlock freedom of time and choice through financial and career self-advocacy.By 28, Thamina had influenced over eight figures in revenue at
Un-Gatekeeping Ritual for Self Development
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson interviews Magdalena Mystik—a systems strategist turned modern mystic—who shares her transformative journey from a systems engineering background within a strict religious environment to a path that bridges science with ancient mysteries. Magdalena brings her expertise in engineering and biohacking into the realm of energy work, ritual,
Un-Gatekeeping Crypto
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with Whitney Woodcock—crypto investor, engineer-turned-educator, and founder of Queen of Millions, a global crypto education platform and community helping over 200+ women build exponential wealth and financial freedom through the decentralized future.Whitney shares how she transitioned from her engineering career to becoming
Un-gatekeeping Career Cheat Codes for Gen Z
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with Avni Barman—engineer, product leader, investor, and founder of Gen She, a media company and venture fund empowering over 500,000 Gen Z women across Instagram, TikTok, newsletters, podcasts, and a job board.With over four years of experience in Big Tech as both an engineer and product manager, Avni shares her journey of bu
Un-Gatekeeping Healing Beyond the Norm: Slaying Stigmas with Psychedelics + Microdosing
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, Courtney sits down with two powerhouse women representing Golden Rule Mushrooms — Rachel Pastor and Tiffany Hurd — to talk about disrupting the wellness space with the healing potential of microdosing and psychedelics. Golden Rule is a product-based company with a mission rooted in education, wellness, and community. More than just a brand, Golden Rule is le
Un-Gatekeeping Big Pu$$y Energy w/ Brittini Burton
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson is joined by Brittini Burton—founder of Big Pussy Energy (BPE), a global movement empowering women to step into their full, unapologetic ‘fuck yes’ selves through pleasure, sensual movement, and sisterhood. With a thriving community of BPE baddies in Austin and beyond, Brittini is on a mission to reconnect women with their bodies, intui
Un-gatekeeping Personal Branding with Dr. Talaya Waller
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with Dr. Talaya Waller, a pioneering personal branding consultant and founder of Valuables®, the first AI platform designed to measure executive brand equity as a financial variable. Backed by Techstars, JP Morgan, and Oracle NetSuite, Valuables helps investors evaluate how public-facing leaders impact valuation, trust, and ri
Un-Gatekeeping How Mushrooms Can Change Your Life
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with Austin West, a certified psychedelic medicine practitioner and founder of Entheos Holistics, to explore how intentional psychedelic use can help transcend personal limitations. Austin shares his journey from high-stress burnout to embodied purpose, revealing how microdosing and deep self-inquiry helped him overcome panic
Un-Gatekeeping Softprenuership
In this episode of 'Slay the Gatekeeper,' host Courtney Johnson welcomes Kaylin Pyles to discuss overcoming hustle culture and tapping into feminine energy. Kaylin shares her transition from burnout in her first wellness business to founding Rested Rituals, a THC-infused beverage company. The conversation dives deep into the importance of avoiding hustle culture, tuning into intuition, man
Un-Gatekeeping Limiting Beliefs
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