In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Dagmara Asbreuk to explore why so many successful leaders reach a point where working harder no longer delivers better results. After spending 15 years in corporate leadership, Dagmara shares how stress, self-doubt, micromanagement, and the pressure to constantly prove herself became the catalyst for a profound inner transformation that ultimately changed both her career and her life. The conversation dives into the hidden architecture that shapes ever...

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with David Awad to explore how small, intentional decisions compound into extraordinary outcomes over time. From being fired from several early jobs to building a career that spans software engineering, venture capital, and law, David shares why success is rarely about a single breakthrough and almost always about consistent choices made over years. The conversation challenges conventional thinking about careers, money, and achievement. David explains why s...

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Luke Mickelson to explore how one small act of kindness can grow into a global movement that changes lives. What started as a simple volunteer project to build a bed for a child in need became Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an international nonprofit ensuring that no child has to sleep on the floor. Luke shares the personal experiences that shaped his passion for service, from growing up in a single-parent household supported by a caring community to d...

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Bron Watson to unpack the difference between relentless hustle and true resilience. With over 30 years of experience across nursing, education, and business, Bron shares how her life took an unexpected turn after a breast cancer diagnosis in 2018, followed by a second incurable blood cancer diagnosis in 2023. What followed was not surrender, but a complete redefinition of how she approached business, health, and life itself. Bron opens up about the mom...

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with David Homan to explore the true power of relationships and why meaningful connection is often the most overlooked asset in leadership, business, and life. As the founder of a global community of over 2,500 superconnectors, David shares how authentic relationships are built through trust, generosity, and consistent action rather than transactions or networking tactics. David reflects on several defining moments that shaped his worldview, from a serious ...

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Navid Nazemian to explore one of the most overlooked challenges in leadership: executive transitions. Drawing on his experience coaching more than 250 C-level leaders worldwide, Navid reveals why stepping into a new leadership role is often far more complex than organizations realize and why nearly four out of ten executives fail during transitions despite impressive credentials and extensive hiring processes. The conversation dives into the hidden fac...

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Katie Godfrey to explore the realities of entrepreneurship, leadership, and what it truly takes to transition from being a skilled technician to a successful CEO. From opening her first salon at just 19 years old while carrying £50,000 of debt to building a seven-figure business empire, Katie shares the lessons that shaped her journey and transformed her approach to business. Katie challenges one of the most common beliefs in the beauty and service ind...

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Muneeb Mushtaq to explore the hidden cost of success and what happens when external achievement no longer matches internal well-being. As the co-founder of AskforTask, one of Canada’s fastest-growing on-demand platforms, Muneeb achieved the kind of entrepreneurial success many dream of. But after his exit, he found himself facing severe burnout, forcing him to confront a deeper truth: success alone does not create fulfilment. Muneeb shares how that bur...

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Mohamed Adel Fakhro to explore what happens when a 138-year-old business legacy collides with the frontiers of biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and scientific innovation. As the first Bahraini graduate of Stanford University and Chairman of Infinite Loop, Mohamed shares how he transitioned from traditional business ventures into building companies focused on solving some of humanity’s biggest challenges. Mohamed reflects on the Green Pill ...

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Dr. Chloe Carmichael to explore the hidden psychology behind anxiety, burnout, self-censorship, and the emotional cost of constantly filtering ourselves in modern life. Dr. Chloe shares her personal Green Pill moment during COVID, when concerns about the developmental impact of masking on children pushed her to publicly speak out despite the professional risks involved. What began as fear quickly transformed into clarity, as she realized that aut...