The Wisdom Rewind: Advice to the Younger Self

• #021 - Dan Bradbury: Beyond the Exit – Legacy, Lessons, and the Real Meaning of Success

  In this episode of The Wisdom Rewind, I sit down with Dan Bradbury—entrepreneur, investor, and business strategist—whose journey from crippling debt to financial freedom is a testament to the power of reflection, discipline, and clarity. After building, buying, and exiting multiple companies, Dan reached a profound realization: success without purpose is just another form of failure.From his early setbacks—losing over £100,000 in debt—to becoming a mentor for high-performing business owners, Dan’s story is one of transformation through learning. He shares how deliberate thinking time, understanding leverage, and redefining success changed not only his businesses but his entire outlook on life.Together, we explore the hidden costs of chasing growth, the art of designing a life that serves you, and the wisdom that comes when you stop asking “how much” and start asking “why.”True to the spirit of The Wisdom Rewind, this conversation peels back the layers of entrepreneurship to uncover the deeper meaning behind ambition. Whether you’re at the start of your journey or standing at your own version of the exit, Dan’s insights challenge you to think differently about wealth, freedom, and fulfillment.Key Takeaways:Why failure can be the most valuable teacher in business and life.How “thinking time” can unlock clarity and exponential growth.The difference between building wealth and building meaning.What happens when you stop chasing success and start defining it.The mindset shifts required to scale both your business and your purpose.🎧 Tune in to hear Dan Bradbury’s journey from debt and denial to clarity and contribution—and discover how true success begins when you master not just your business, but yourself.Stay Connected with The Wisdom Rewind If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Wisdom Rewind on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and inspire more listeners! Follow us on instagram for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and highlights from upcoming guests. Join the conversation! Share your favorite insights from this episode and tag us using #thewisdomrewind. Keep rewinding, keep learning, and stay inspired.

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• #020 - Melissa Lanz: The Moment She Chose Herself

  In this episode of The Wisdom Rewind, I sit down with Melissa Lanz — author, entrepreneur, and founder of The Fresh 20 — whose story of transformation began not in a boardroom, but at her kitchen table. After years in the corporate fast lane, Melissa found herself burnt out, disconnected, and holding a BlackBerry in one hand and a frozen burrito in the other — until one conversation changed everything.What followed was a courageous leap into the unknown: leaving behind a high-paying career to build a purpose-driven business rooted in family, freedom, and food that truly nourishes. From that simple beginning came an eight-figure movement redefining how families eat, live, and connect.In this conversation, Melissa opens up about the realities of burnout, the courage it takes to choose alignment over expectation, and how the smallest act of realignment can reshape your entire life. Together, we explore the deeper lessons behind her success — from intentional living to building something meaningful from the heart.True to the essence of this podcast, we rewind to the pivotal moment when Melissa chose herself — and how that single decision transformed not only her life, but thousands of others around the world.Key Takeaways:How to recognize when your life is out of alignment — and what to do about it.The moment of courage that sparked Melissa’s reinvention.Why success without purpose feels empty — and how to redefine it.Lessons from building an eight-figure business rooted in values, not hustle.How to design a life that feeds both your family and your soul.🎧 Tune in to hear Melissa Lanz’s journey from burnout to balance, and discover how your own transformation might begin with one brave choice — to finally choose yourself.Stay Connected with The Wisdom Rewind If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Wisdom Rewind on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and inspire more listeners! Follow us on instagram for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and highlights from upcoming guests. Join the conversation! Share your favorite insights from this episode and tag us using #thewisdomrewind. Keep rewinding, keep learning, and stay inspired.

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• #019 - Eileen Wilder: From the Pulpit to Prosperity — Turning Faith Into Freedom.wav

  In this episode of The Wisdom Rewind, I sit down with Eileen Wilder—former pastor, bestselling author, and one of the most inspiring voices in online entrepreneurship today. Eileen’s story is a powerful testament to what happens when faith meets action. From leading a congregation in Washington D.C. to building a thriving multi-million-dollar business, her journey reminds us that purpose doesn’t end when life changes—it evolves.Eileen opens up about the season that changed everything: living in a small two-bedroom apartment, homeschooling her three kids, and watching her family fall deeper into debt as her husband drove for Uber. It was in that valley moment—facing $42,000 in credit card debt—that she discovered a new way forward. What began as survival turned into a mission to help others unlock freedom, wealth, and purpose through entrepreneurship.We explore the emotional turning points that shaped her evolution, the mindset shifts that turned faith into fuel, and how she built a business rooted not in hustle, but in divine alignment. Eileen’s reflections on courage, surrender, and calling will leave you rethinking what it truly means to build success that lasts.True to the spirit of The Wisdom Rewind, this episode is about more than money—it’s about meaning. It’s about rediscovering your calling, rewriting your story, and realizing that sometimes, rock bottom is the very place your breakthrough begins.Key Takeaways:How faith and entrepreneurship can coexist in harmony.Why failure and struggle often serve as divine redirection.The mindset shift that turned Eileen’s $42,000 debt into a seven-figure success.How to find purpose again when life doesn’t go as planned.The power of surrendering control and trusting your deeper calling.Tune in as we rewind Eileen Wilder’s remarkable journey—from the pulpit to prosperity—and uncover how faith, courage, and reinvention can transform not just your finances, but your entire life.Stay Connected with The Wisdom Rewind If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Wisdom Rewind on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and inspire more listeners! Follow us on instagram for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and highlights from upcoming guests. Join the conversation! Share your favorite insights from this episode and tag us using #thewisdomrewind. Keep rewinding, keep learning, and stay inspired.

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• #018 - Simon Alexander Ong: Lead with Kindness, Live with Purpose

  In this episode of The Wisdom Rewind, I sit down with Simon Alexander Ong—renowned coach, author, and speaker—whose life work revolves around helping others unlock their deepest potential and live with intention. From guiding clients to publish bestselling books, pivot into fulfilling careers, or finally pursue long-postponed goals, Simon’s mission is clear: impact lives through insight, empathy, and purposeful action.We explore Simon’s own journey from burnout and uncertainty to becoming a catalyst for personal transformation. He shares the pivotal moments that shifted his path, the power of asking for help, and how a single act of kindness can spark a ripple effect that changes countless lives. With stories drawn from coaching leaders around the world, Simon offers timeless wisdom on energy, clarity, and designing a life aligned with your values.True to the essence of this podcast, we rewind to reveal what it really takes to live purposefully and lead with heart. Through vulnerable reflection and powerful insights, Simon invites us all to reimagine success—not as status, but as significance.Key Takeaways:How to move from burnout to alignment and flow.Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.The ripple effect of kindness and intentional impact.What it really means to “live with purpose.”Simon’s strategies for clarity, energy management, and meaningful success.Tune in to hear Simon Alexander Ong’s journey from the corporate grind to becoming a beacon of purpose-driven leadership—and discover how your greatest transformation might begin with a single question: What impact do you want to leave behind?Stay Connected with The Wisdom Rewind If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Wisdom Rewind on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and inspire more listeners! Follow us on instagram for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and highlights from upcoming guests. Join the conversation! Share your favorite insights from this episode and tag us using #thewisdomrewind. Keep rewinding, keep learning, and stay inspired.

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• #017 - Brenda Emmanus: Leading with Curiosity, Breaking Through Barriers

  #017 - Brenda Emmanus: Leading with Curiosity, Breaking Through BarriersIn this episode of The Wisdom Rewind, I sit down with Brenda Emmanus—award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and cultural voice—whose career has helped redefine the landscape of British media. From her early days in Manchester, navigating a world where few women of color were visible in media, to becoming a trusted face and voice on national platforms, Brenda’s story is one of curiosity, courage, and quiet revolution.We explore Brenda’s journey from drama-loving student to accidental journalist, the influence of her immigrant upbringing, and the internal struggles she faced with confidence, identity, and representation. She shares what it was like to carve out space in an industry that rarely reflected her image, how she balanced passion with purpose, and the emotional weight of becoming a symbol for others coming up behind her.True to the spirit of this podcast, we rewind to uncover the defining moments, mentors, and mindset shifts that shaped Brenda’s path—and the wisdom she’d offer to the next generation of changemakers. This episode is a rich blend of vulnerability, insight, and inspiration from a woman who helped shift the narrative simply by staying true to her voice.Key Takeaways:How Brenda found her path in journalism through curiosity, not certainty.The cultural and personal challenges of being a Black woman in British media.Why communication, community, and collaboration are central to her legacy.The emotional cost—and impact—of representation and trailblazing.Brenda’s reflections on purpose, passion, and staying grounded in a noisy world.Tune in to hear Brenda Emmanus’ powerful journey—and the quiet strength behind her public voice.Stay Connected with The Wisdom Rewind If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Wisdom Rewind on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and inspire more listeners! Follow us on instagram for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and highlights from upcoming guests. Join the conversation! Share your favorite insights from this episode and tag us using #thewisdomrewind. Keep rewinding, keep learning, and stay inspired.

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