Around two years ago I was introduced to the world of podcasts and since then, I’ve been 100% hooked. Podcasts, in my opinion, are the most time efficient form of consuming content and staying continuously informed and inspired.
“You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with”
Jim Rohn
While we may not always have the opportunity to hang out with billionaires, entrepreneurs or movie stars, hearing their stories and learnings while you prepare breakfast, commute or walk your dog can radically impact your lifestyle. I make an effort to immerse myself into the words of people who focus on courage, creativity, risk-taking and most of all, unbreakable positivism.
Here are the top 5 business podcasts I listen to almost every day. They’ve positively influenced everything from my morning routine and the marketing strategies I use, to the way I network with other people and deal with limiting beliefs.
- Entrepreneurs on Fire: You simply got to love JLD! John Lee Dumas is the host of this amazing show, in which he interviews entrepreneurs on different topics such as branding, finances, sales strategies, you name it. There is such a great vibe and energy on this show and John makes it incredibly easy to identify the most valuable and actionable points of each episode. Some of my favorite recent episodes include the interviews with Jennifer Dawn on reaching your goals and the one with Kim Constable on building a Fitness Empire.
- RISE podcast: I’m truly obsessed with Rachel Hollis and she is has been an incredible inspiration for me. Rachel is the kind of person who you’d love to be best friends with, simply because she is real, committed and extremely passionate. I am describing her as if I knew her in person, but that is just proof of how authentic this podcast is!
Rachel interviews entrepreneurs and self-development leaders on different topics to provide more of an insight into their journeys and tactical tools to help you. The episode you need to listen to is #72, where she teaches you step by step, her own practice to envision and achieve her dreams. - How I Built This: These are just my dream bedtime stories . I would have honestly loved to hear these amazing entrepreneurial tales before going to bed every night (no offence Cinderella). This podcast simply focuses on telling the story of entrepreneurs in as much detail as possible from the very start. It drills down on what were their thoughts at a particular moment, why they decided to take specific actions, who helped them throughout their journey, etc. I find this so relaxing to listen to and extremely inspiring as well. I can’t recommend any episodes, all of them are just amazing.
- Kwik Brain: This is not technically a business podcast, however I think it is something we all need. It focuses on brain, health and wellbeing hacks to improve your lifestyle. Starting from the best foods to improve your memory to why a practice of gratitude can change your life, it provides actionable tips to continuously develop yourself and improve your performance in whatever you do. I loved the episode on brain foods and it has massively influenced how I eat and the ingredients I use.
- Girlboss Radio: I was originally introduced to Sophia Amoruso when I read the book #GirlBoss about how she started Nasty Gal, one of the fastest growing retailers in the world, from scratch. In the podcast, Sophia interviews women on everything from influencer marketing to VCs and funding. For anyone looking for female empowerment, you’ll absolutely love this!
Listen to these podcasts anytime you have the chance and I promise you’ll get a boost of creativity and motivation, your craziest dreams will suddenly seem strangely achievable and you’ll know the tools which you can use to build the dreams that you’ve envisioned.
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