Somewhere along the way, it became a badge of honour not to sleep enough. A terrible idea. There have always been people claiming they run companies or smash workouts on four hours’ sleep. I’m sure a few genuinely can — but I suspect most are fooling themselves. A couple of years ago, I started paying closer attention to my body, especially with my running. The difference was obvious. With 7
Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun You’re Not Lazy—You’re Misaligned – Katie Walker – S3 – E4 In this powerful episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Katie Walker—founder, coach, and former high-level executive—to explore what happens when life forces you to slow down. From the loss of her sister to stepping away
Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun The Psychology of High Achievement – Keala Kanae – S3 – E3 In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Roy Vella, fintech veteran and founder of NextCoLabs, to explore what it really means to live with intention. From building PayPal in its earliest days to
Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun The AI Mindset Shift No One Talks About – Lori Kirkland – S3 – E2 In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner speaks with Lori Kirkland—neuroscience researcher turned entrepreneur and co-founder of DeepHumanX. After 20 years in tech and a devastating personal loss, Lori chose to realign her
Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun Can You Build a Business and a Life? – Samantha Enslen – S3 – E1 In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Samantha Enslen, founder of Dragonfly Editorial, to explore what it really takes to build a thriving business and a peaceful life. From
Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun How to Build a Business That Feels Like Family – Jeremy Lurey – S2 – E18 In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Jeremy Lurey—PhD, entrepreneur, family business advisor, and founder of Plus Delta—to explore the emotional truth behind building a meaningful life and
Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun What Every Founder Needs to Know About Balance – Marc Kerrest – S2 – E17 In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Marc Kerrest—investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Avila Ventures—to explore how to build a successful business without sacrificing your well-being. From leaving a career
Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun What They Don’t Teach You About Wealth and Freedom – Ken Rusk – S2 – E16 In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Ken Rusk, best-selling author of Blue Collar Cash and founder of multiple construction companies, to talk about what it means to live
Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun Burnout, Identity & the Founder’s Trap – Benjamin Read – S2 – E15 In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Benjamin Read, a founder, husband, and high-performer who had to unlearn everything he thought he knew about success, ambition, and balance. Ben shares the unfiltered
Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun Finding Peace in High-Stakes Work – Brian Davidoff – S2 – E14 In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Brian Davidoff—attorney, athlete, mentor, and father—to explore how one of LA’s top restructuring lawyers finds peace in chaos through fitness, mindfulness, and purpose. Brian shares
