Wednesdays Off Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/wednesdays-off Wednesdays Off is the freedom podcast from Routine Rebel. It’s for the leaders who are done being consumed by the very businesses they are building. Through raw conversations, personal insights, and behind-the-scenes stories, we explore what it really means to reclaim your time, energy, and joy—without sacrificing success. This isn't a hustle podcast. It’s a call to adventure—to practice freedom in real time, to simplify what matters, to build systems that get you out of the weeds, and to connect with others doing the same. Each episode helps you challenge old patterns, reconnect with what matters, and build a life that’s spacious, meaningful, and yours. Because freedom isn’t the reward. It’s the requirement. @ 2025 Routine Rebel, LLC f2c26479-91f3-580c-ba96-7e4740b15a88 yes Stavros Michailidis Trailer - Wednesdays Off Podcast en Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:46:21 -0400 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:47:45 -0400 https://www.routinerebel.com/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/lXmH9NSXaWOOYxBwmw4Ay2p_k1JA90sso28uNUCHkcY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lMTgx/Yzg2YWJlMGIzNTlk/ZGIwNTYzOTc1MDgw/NTgwNS5wbmc.jpg Wednesdays Off https://www.routinerebel.com/ episodic Stavros Michailidis Wednesdays Off is the freedom podcast from Routine Rebel. It’s for the leaders who are done being consumed by the very businesses they are building. Through raw conversations, personal insights, and behind-the-scenes stories, we explore what it really means to reclaim your time, energy, and joy—without sacrificing success. This isn't a hustle podcast. It’s a call to adventure—to practice freedom in real time, to simplify what matters, to build systems that get you out of the weeds, and to connect with others doing the same. Each episode helps you challenge old patterns, reconnect with what matters, and build a life that’s spacious, meaningful, and yours. Because freedom isn’t the reward. It’s the requirement. Wednesdays Off is the freedom podcast from Routine Rebel. entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart Stavros Michailidis No No Eric Kaufmann | Ego Myopia, Inner Ancestors, and the Conscious Leader - Wednesdays Off Ep. 18 1 1 18 18 Eric Kaufmann | Ego Myopia, Inner Ancestors, and the Conscious Leader - Wednesdays Off Ep. 18 full 02d5e6da-d4d4-427b-a5b9-27546fc56411 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db0bf0f0 What happens when brilliant leaders hit invisible walls? In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, executive guide Eric Kaufmann joins Stavros Michailidis for a deep dive into the unconscious patterns that hold leaders back—especially the concept of "egomyopia," or the inability to see and regulate one’s ego in real time. Together, they explore why unchecked ego, not lack of skill or strategy, is often the real barrier to growth, and how intellectual humility, self-awareness, and even grieving past identities play a role in personal and organizational transformation. Stavros opens up about his own leadership journey, while Eric shares insights from decades of coaching executives and teams. Discover how naming your patterns, embracing change, and cultivating conscious leadership can unlock new levels of impact.

Episode Timeline:
[00:54] Introduction to Eric Kaufmann and the concept of egomyopia.
[04:53] Eric discusses his role as an executive guide and the importance of team dynamics.
[07:17] The shift in power from traditional roles to business executives.
[09:20] The influence of entrepreneurs compared to artists.
[13:36] The need to be right and its impact on organizations.
[17:03] Intellectual humility and self-identity.
[21:05] Grieving past identities and the concept of inner ancestors.
[25:23] The practice of naming emotions and transitions.
[34:33] Stavros's exploration of language and grammar.
[37:15] The three needs of the ego: to be right, liked, and have might.
[45:08] Stavros reflects on his own need to be right.
[51:36] Leadership and the regulation of the nervous system.
[56:00] The role of a purpose-driven steward in leadership.
[58:47] The importance of personal transformation for organizational change.
[01:02:20] Overview of the Conscious Operating System Assessment.
[01:12:26] Stavros's top activators: inner integrity, curiosity, and gratitude.
[01:15:07] Barriers: arrogance, prejudice, and anxiousness.
[01:20:19] The evolution of ambition and self-acceptance.

Resources:
Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com
Sagatica: sagatica.com

]]> What happens when brilliant leaders hit invisible walls? In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, executive guide Eric Kaufmann joins Stavros Michailidis for a deep dive into the unconscious patterns that hold leaders back—especially the concept of "egomyopia," or the inability to see and regulate one’s ego in real time. Together, they explore why unchecked ego, not lack of skill or strategy, is often the real barrier to growth, and how intellectual humility, self-awareness, and even grieving past identities play a role in personal and organizational transformation. Stavros opens up about his own leadership journey, while Eric shares insights from decades of coaching executives and teams. Discover how naming your patterns, embracing change, and cultivating conscious leadership can unlock new levels of impact.

Episode Timeline:
[00:54] Introduction to Eric Kaufmann and the concept of egomyopia.
[04:53] Eric discusses his role as an executive guide and the importance of team dynamics.
[07:17] The shift in power from traditional roles to business executives.
[09:20] The influence of entrepreneurs compared to artists.
[13:36] The need to be right and its impact on organizations.
[17:03] Intellectual humility and self-identity.
[21:05] Grieving past identities and the concept of inner ancestors.
[25:23] The practice of naming emotions and transitions.
[34:33] Stavros's exploration of language and grammar.
[37:15] The three needs of the ego: to be right, liked, and have might.
[45:08] Stavros reflects on his own need to be right.
[51:36] Leadership and the regulation of the nervous system.
[56:00] The role of a purpose-driven steward in leadership.
[58:47] The importance of personal transformation for organizational change.
[01:02:20] Overview of the Conscious Operating System Assessment.
[01:12:26] Stavros's top activators: inner integrity, curiosity, and gratitude.
[01:15:07] Barriers: arrogance, prejudice, and anxiousness.
[01:20:19] The evolution of ambition and self-acceptance.

Resources:
Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com
Sagatica: sagatica.com

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 4786 What happens when brilliant leaders hit invisible walls? In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, executive guide Eric Kaufmann joins Stavros Michailidis for a deep dive into the unconscious patterns that hold leaders back—especially the concept of "egomyopia," or the inability to see and regulate one’s ego in real time. Together, they explore why unchecked ego, not lack of skill or strategy, is often the real barrier to growth, and how intellectual humility, self-awareness, and even grieving past identities play a role in personal and organizational transformation. Stavros opens up about his own leadership journey, while Eric shares insights from decades of coaching executives and teams. Discover how naming your patterns, embracing change, and cultivating conscious leadership can unlock new levels of impact.

Episode Timeline:
[00:54] Introduction to Eric Kaufmann and the concept of egomyopia.
[04:53] Eric discusses his role as an executive guide and the importance of team dynamics.
[07:17] The shift in power from traditional roles to business executives.
[09:20] The influence of entrepreneurs compared to artists.
[13:36] The need to be right and its impact on organizations.
[17:03] Intellectual humility and self-identity.
[21:05] Grieving past identities and the concept of inner ancestors.
[25:23] The practice of naming emotions and transitions.
[34:33] Stavros's exploration of language and grammar.
[37:15] The three needs of the ego: to be right, liked, and have might.
[45:08] Stavros reflects on his own need to be right.
[51:36] Leadership and the regulation of the nervous system.
[56:00] The role of a purpose-driven steward in leadership.
[58:47] The importance of personal transformation for organizational change.
[01:02:20] Overview of the Conscious Operating System Assessment.
[01:12:26] Stavros's top activators: inner integrity, curiosity, and gratitude.
[01:15:07] Barriers: arrogance, prejudice, and anxiousness.
[01:20:19] The evolution of ambition and self-acceptance.

Resources:
Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com
Sagatica: sagatica.com

]]> entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart No Stavros Michailidis Rachid Zahidi | Building Resilience, Reinventing Yourself, and the Power of Intentional Living - Wednesdays Off Ep. 17 1 1 17 17 Rachid Zahidi | Building Resilience, Reinventing Yourself, and the Power of Intentional Living - Wednesdays Off Ep. 17 full df0fe156-5ca6-4a78-8cde-9d197a20473a https://share.transistor.fm/s/48f8251d What does it really take to build resilience—not just in business, but in life? In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Rachid Zahidi, CEO, author, and host of the Resilience Across Borders podcast, to explore the journey from humble beginnings in rural Morocco to entrepreneurial success in the U.S. Rachid shares candid stories about overcoming setbacks, the real meaning of resilience, and why focusing on “profit”—in business and in your personal growth—matters more than chasing external validation. Discover practical strategies for hiring, building strong teams, and cultivating gratitude, plus insights on how to help the next generation appreciate the value of hard work.

Episode Timeline:
[02:26] Introduction of Rachid Zahidi and his background.
[03:13] Rachid discusses the meaningful work he does and its impact.
[04:28] Transition from corporate world to entrepreneurship.
[07:33] Challenges and strategies in hiring and building a team.
[13:54] Choosing the background check industry and entrepreneurial journey.
[16:54] The significance of resilience in life and business.
[21:25] Distinguishing between revenue and profit in business and life.
[29:31] Rachid's journey from Morocco to the U.S.
[36:14] Reflections on immigrant experiences and teaching resilience to the next generation.
[46:26] Learning from analogous experiences and life lessons.
[51:58] Overview of Rachid's company and his work on resilience.
[56:37] Importance of being proactive in life and personal growth.
[01:01:58] Details about Rachid's podcast and journal.
[01:07:25] The role of gratitude and self-dialogue in personal development.

Resources:
Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com
Rachid Zahidi's website: atresilience.com
Rachid Zahidi on Instagram: @rachidpodcaster

]]> What does it really take to build resilience—not just in business, but in life? In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Rachid Zahidi, CEO, author, and host of the Resilience Across Borders podcast, to explore the journey from humble beginnings in rural Morocco to entrepreneurial success in the U.S. Rachid shares candid stories about overcoming setbacks, the real meaning of resilience, and why focusing on “profit”—in business and in your personal growth—matters more than chasing external validation. Discover practical strategies for hiring, building strong teams, and cultivating gratitude, plus insights on how to help the next generation appreciate the value of hard work.

Episode Timeline:
[02:26] Introduction of Rachid Zahidi and his background.
[03:13] Rachid discusses the meaningful work he does and its impact.
[04:28] Transition from corporate world to entrepreneurship.
[07:33] Challenges and strategies in hiring and building a team.
[13:54] Choosing the background check industry and entrepreneurial journey.
[16:54] The significance of resilience in life and business.
[21:25] Distinguishing between revenue and profit in business and life.
[29:31] Rachid's journey from Morocco to the U.S.
[36:14] Reflections on immigrant experiences and teaching resilience to the next generation.
[46:26] Learning from analogous experiences and life lessons.
[51:58] Overview of Rachid's company and his work on resilience.
[56:37] Importance of being proactive in life and personal growth.
[01:01:58] Details about Rachid's podcast and journal.
[01:07:25] The role of gratitude and self-dialogue in personal development.

Resources:
Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com
Rachid Zahidi's website: atresilience.com
Rachid Zahidi on Instagram: @rachidpodcaster

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 4276 What does it really take to build resilience—not just in business, but in life? In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Rachid Zahidi, CEO, author, and host of the Resilience Across Borders podcast, to explore the journey from humble beginnings in rural Morocco to entrepreneurial success in the U.S. Rachid shares candid stories about overcoming setbacks, the real meaning of resilience, and why focusing on “profit”—in business and in your personal growth—matters more than chasing external validation. Discover practical strategies for hiring, building strong teams, and cultivating gratitude, plus insights on how to help the next generation appreciate the value of hard work.

Episode Timeline:
[02:26] Introduction of Rachid Zahidi and his background.
[03:13] Rachid discusses the meaningful work he does and its impact.
[04:28] Transition from corporate world to entrepreneurship.
[07:33] Challenges and strategies in hiring and building a team.
[13:54] Choosing the background check industry and entrepreneurial journey.
[16:54] The significance of resilience in life and business.
[21:25] Distinguishing between revenue and profit in business and life.
[29:31] Rachid's journey from Morocco to the U.S.
[36:14] Reflections on immigrant experiences and teaching resilience to the next generation.
[46:26] Learning from analogous experiences and life lessons.
[51:58] Overview of Rachid's company and his work on resilience.
[56:37] Importance of being proactive in life and personal growth.
[01:01:58] Details about Rachid's podcast and journal.
[01:07:25] The role of gratitude and self-dialogue in personal development.

Resources:
Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com
Rachid Zahidi's website: atresilience.com
Rachid Zahidi on Instagram: @rachidpodcaster

]]> entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart No Stavros Michailidis Travis Boyco | From Corporate Creative to Entrepreneur: Navigating Risk, Autonomy & AI - Wednesdays Off Ep. 16 1 1 16 16 Travis Boyco | From Corporate Creative to Entrepreneur: Navigating Risk, Autonomy & AI - Wednesdays Off Ep. 16 full b0722651-6a01-49f5-b8de-ee1043539027 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7255c0b8 Ever wondered what it really takes to break free from the corporate grind and build a creative business on your own terms? In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Travis Boyco, the Ottawa-based founder of Travis Boyco Creative, to explore the realities of entrepreneurship in the digital design world. Travis shares candid insights about leaving a stable job for the uncertainty—and fulfillment—of running his own studio, the myths and truths about who should take the leap, and how he’s navigated risk, autonomy, and the ever-changing landscape of creative work (including the rise of AI). Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at how Travis helps clients stand out and why not everyone is cut out for the entrepreneurial path. Dive into the full episode for an honest, practical, and inspiring conversation about creativity, business, and finding your own way.

Episode Timeline:
[00:52] Introduction to the Wednesdays Off Podcast and guest Travis Boyko.
[01:25] Travis shares his journey into the creative industry and starting his own business.
[02:55] Discussion on the importance of entrepreneurship and Travis's motivations.
[04:25] Travis explains his transition from corporate to freelance work.
[06:15] The balance of money, creativity, and autonomy in entrepreneurship.
[08:01] The challenges of autonomy and the reality of running a business.
[09:02] Travis dispels the myth that entrepreneurship is for everyone.
[11:04] The concept of risk and exposure in entrepreneurship.
[12:39] Travis's approach to managing workload and client relationships.
[15:06] Current challenges Travis faces in his business.
[16:30] The feast or famine cycle in freelance work and how Travis manages it.
[20:34] The importance of doing to learn in entrepreneurship.
[22:46] The role of AI in the creative industry and its impact on jobs.
[29:02] The distinction between art and design in Travis's work.
[31:58] Travis's educational and professional journey.
[38:35] The impact of AI on creative work and the future of the industry.
[48:18] Balancing purist approaches with technological advancements.
[55:19] The role of personal experiences in shaping professional paths.
[58:45] Travis's background and early influences in creativity.

Resources:
Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com
Travis Boyco Creative: travisboyco.com

]]> Ever wondered what it really takes to break free from the corporate grind and build a creative business on your own terms? In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Travis Boyco, the Ottawa-based founder of Travis Boyco Creative, to explore the realities of entrepreneurship in the digital design world. Travis shares candid insights about leaving a stable job for the uncertainty—and fulfillment—of running his own studio, the myths and truths about who should take the leap, and how he’s navigated risk, autonomy, and the ever-changing landscape of creative work (including the rise of AI). Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at how Travis helps clients stand out and why not everyone is cut out for the entrepreneurial path. Dive into the full episode for an honest, practical, and inspiring conversation about creativity, business, and finding your own way.

Episode Timeline:
[00:52] Introduction to the Wednesdays Off Podcast and guest Travis Boyko.
[01:25] Travis shares his journey into the creative industry and starting his own business.
[02:55] Discussion on the importance of entrepreneurship and Travis's motivations.
[04:25] Travis explains his transition from corporate to freelance work.
[06:15] The balance of money, creativity, and autonomy in entrepreneurship.
[08:01] The challenges of autonomy and the reality of running a business.
[09:02] Travis dispels the myth that entrepreneurship is for everyone.
[11:04] The concept of risk and exposure in entrepreneurship.
[12:39] Travis's approach to managing workload and client relationships.
[15:06] Current challenges Travis faces in his business.
[16:30] The feast or famine cycle in freelance work and how Travis manages it.
[20:34] The importance of doing to learn in entrepreneurship.
[22:46] The role of AI in the creative industry and its impact on jobs.
[29:02] The distinction between art and design in Travis's work.
[31:58] Travis's educational and professional journey.
[38:35] The impact of AI on creative work and the future of the industry.
[48:18] Balancing purist approaches with technological advancements.
[55:19] The role of personal experiences in shaping professional paths.
[58:45] Travis's background and early influences in creativity.

Resources:
Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com
Travis Boyco Creative: travisboyco.com

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 6081 Ever wondered what it really takes to break free from the corporate grind and build a creative business on your own terms? In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Travis Boyco, the Ottawa-based founder of Travis Boyco Creative, to explore the realities of entrepreneurship in the digital design world. Travis shares candid insights about leaving a stable job for the uncertainty—and fulfillment—of running his own studio, the myths and truths about who should take the leap, and how he’s navigated risk, autonomy, and the ever-changing landscape of creative work (including the rise of AI). Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at how Travis helps clients stand out and why not everyone is cut out for the entrepreneurial path. Dive into the full episode for an honest, practical, and inspiring conversation about creativity, business, and finding your own way.

Episode Timeline:
[00:52] Introduction to the Wednesdays Off Podcast and guest Travis Boyko.
[01:25] Travis shares his journey into the creative industry and starting his own business.
[02:55] Discussion on the importance of entrepreneurship and Travis's motivations.
[04:25] Travis explains his transition from corporate to freelance work.
[06:15] The balance of money, creativity, and autonomy in entrepreneurship.
[08:01] The challenges of autonomy and the reality of running a business.
[09:02] Travis dispels the myth that entrepreneurship is for everyone.
[11:04] The concept of risk and exposure in entrepreneurship.
[12:39] Travis's approach to managing workload and client relationships.
[15:06] Current challenges Travis faces in his business.
[16:30] The feast or famine cycle in freelance work and how Travis manages it.
[20:34] The importance of doing to learn in entrepreneurship.
[22:46] The role of AI in the creative industry and its impact on jobs.
[29:02] The distinction between art and design in Travis's work.
[31:58] Travis's educational and professional journey.
[38:35] The impact of AI on creative work and the future of the industry.
[48:18] Balancing purist approaches with technological advancements.
[55:19] The role of personal experiences in shaping professional paths.
[58:45] Travis's background and early influences in creativity.

Resources:
Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com
Travis Boyco Creative: travisboyco.com

]]> entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart No Stavros Michailidis Michael Budensiek | Embracing Risk for Personal Growth and Transformation - Wednesdays Off Ep.15 1 1 15 15 Michael Budensiek | Embracing Risk for Personal Growth and Transformation - Wednesdays Off Ep.15 full 641da3c5-c4b2-4694-a552-beb0307fdbc8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/639990ff What happens when you step outside your comfort zone and let vulnerability lead the way? In this episode, fitness strategist Michael Budensiek opens up about how embracing risk and self-improvement has shaped his journey—from his unconventional upbringing to his evolving role as a father. Discover Michael’s unique coaching philosophy and hear firsthand how openness and exposure can spark real transformation. 

Episode Timeline: 
[00:05] Introduction to the Wednesdays Off Podcast and guest Michael Budensiek.
[01:11] Michael discusses his professional focus on transformational change.
[02:54] The importance of prioritizing health and its impact on other life areas.
[05:25] Stavros shares a personal story about redefining work-life balance.
[07:00] Michael talks about the significance of working with diverse individuals.
[10:54] The challenge of defining one's identity and profession.
[13:48] Embracing risk and understanding its role in personal growth.
[17:41] The impact of identity change on social relationships.
[19:55] The importance of openness and exposure in personal development.
[23:05] Michael reflects on fatherhood and its influence on his coaching.
[31:34] Discussing the balance between protecting children and allowing them to learn from experience.
[35:01] Michael's unconventional upbringing and its impact on his perspective.
[42:44] The role of exposure in shaping life choices and career paths.
[49:38] Closing thoughts on asking the right questions and finding personal answers.

Resources: 
Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com
MichaelBLife on social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook)

]]> What happens when you step outside your comfort zone and let vulnerability lead the way? In this episode, fitness strategist Michael Budensiek opens up about how embracing risk and self-improvement has shaped his journey—from his unconventional upbringing to his evolving role as a father. Discover Michael’s unique coaching philosophy and hear firsthand how openness and exposure can spark real transformation. 

Episode Timeline: 
[00:05] Introduction to the Wednesdays Off Podcast and guest Michael Budensiek.
[01:11] Michael discusses his professional focus on transformational change.
[02:54] The importance of prioritizing health and its impact on other life areas.
[05:25] Stavros shares a personal story about redefining work-life balance.
[07:00] Michael talks about the significance of working with diverse individuals.
[10:54] The challenge of defining one's identity and profession.
[13:48] Embracing risk and understanding its role in personal growth.
[17:41] The impact of identity change on social relationships.
[19:55] The importance of openness and exposure in personal development.
[23:05] Michael reflects on fatherhood and its influence on his coaching.
[31:34] Discussing the balance between protecting children and allowing them to learn from experience.
[35:01] Michael's unconventional upbringing and its impact on his perspective.
[42:44] The role of exposure in shaping life choices and career paths.
[49:38] Closing thoughts on asking the right questions and finding personal answers.

Resources: 
Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com
MichaelBLife on social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook)

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 3048 What happens when you step outside your comfort zone and let vulnerability lead the way? In this episode, fitness strategist Michael Budensiek opens up about how embracing risk and self-improvement has shaped his journey—from his unconventional upbringing to his evolving role as a father. Discover Michael’s unique coaching philosophy and hear firsthand how openness and exposure can spark real transformation. 

Episode Timeline: 
[00:05] Introduction to the Wednesdays Off Podcast and guest Michael Budensiek.
[01:11] Michael discusses his professional focus on transformational change.
[02:54] The importance of prioritizing health and its impact on other life areas.
[05:25] Stavros shares a personal story about redefining work-life balance.
[07:00] Michael talks about the significance of working with diverse individuals.
[10:54] The challenge of defining one's identity and profession.
[13:48] Embracing risk and understanding its role in personal growth.
[17:41] The impact of identity change on social relationships.
[19:55] The importance of openness and exposure in personal development.
[23:05] Michael reflects on fatherhood and its influence on his coaching.
[31:34] Discussing the balance between protecting children and allowing them to learn from experience.
[35:01] Michael's unconventional upbringing and its impact on his perspective.
[42:44] The role of exposure in shaping life choices and career paths.
[49:38] Closing thoughts on asking the right questions and finding personal answers.

Resources: 
Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com
MichaelBLife on social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook)

]]> SelfGrowth, MindsetMatters, RiskToReward, TransformYourLife, Openness No Stavros Michailidis Supna Doshi | Finding Purpose, Surrender, and the Power of Presence - Wednesdays Off Ep. 14 1 1 14 14 Supna Doshi | Finding Purpose, Surrender, and the Power of Presence - Wednesdays Off Ep. 14 full 505d2af2-79ea-4516-994d-559c37b6e1b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1d98aab Ever wondered how one person can juggle entrepreneurship, motherhood to triplets, and a passion for healing spaces—all while staying grounded and joyful? In this episode, Supna Doshi shares her remarkable journey from HR consultant to founder of Swanee Gables, a nature-based retreat on the Suwannee River, and Alinea, a video production company amplifying meaningful voices. Supna opens up about finding her purpose through service, navigating severe postpartum depression, and the power of modeling vulnerability for both children and veterans. She reveals how mindfulness, surrender, and community have shaped her life and work, and recounts the moving story behind her family’s retreat center. Dive into this episode for heartfelt insights on emotional intelligence, the art of being present, and the transformative magic of living in alignment with your purpose.

Episode Timeline:

[00:28] Introduction to Supna Doshi and her ventures.
[01:49] Supna discusses finding her purpose and managing multiple roles.
[03:02] The importance of support teams in her work.
[04:08] Supna's journey to realizing her purpose.
[05:33] Stavros shares his experience with accumulation and responsibility.
[07:15] Supna's first company and transition to WeGo Kids.
[09:45] The evolution to Alinea production company.
[12:06] Insights on high suicide rates among children and veterans.
[13:33] Emotional intelligence content for parents.
[16:22] The power of modeling vulnerability.
[18:19] Supna's challenges and learnings as a mother of triplets.
[20:19] Developing mindfulness and being present.
[25:17] Supna's children and their interests.
[27:37] The story and energy of Swanee Gables.
[31:06] The history and purpose of the retreat center.
[36:39] The influence of Michael Singer's work on Supna.
[43:09] Supna's experience with postpartum depression.
[50:20] Tools and practices for overcoming depression.
[53:57] Challenges with journaling and alternative practices.
[59:33] The book "Being Human" co-authored with Carlos.
[01:03:43] Future plans and the concept of service.


Resources:

Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com

Swanee Gables: swanneegables.com

Alinea: alineaproductions.com

Michael Singer's books: The Surrender Experiment and The Untethered Soul

The Human Experience Podcast: thepodcast.com

]]> Ever wondered how one person can juggle entrepreneurship, motherhood to triplets, and a passion for healing spaces—all while staying grounded and joyful? In this episode, Supna Doshi shares her remarkable journey from HR consultant to founder of Swanee Gables, a nature-based retreat on the Suwannee River, and Alinea, a video production company amplifying meaningful voices. Supna opens up about finding her purpose through service, navigating severe postpartum depression, and the power of modeling vulnerability for both children and veterans. She reveals how mindfulness, surrender, and community have shaped her life and work, and recounts the moving story behind her family’s retreat center. Dive into this episode for heartfelt insights on emotional intelligence, the art of being present, and the transformative magic of living in alignment with your purpose.

Episode Timeline:

[00:28] Introduction to Supna Doshi and her ventures.
[01:49] Supna discusses finding her purpose and managing multiple roles.
[03:02] The importance of support teams in her work.
[04:08] Supna's journey to realizing her purpose.
[05:33] Stavros shares his experience with accumulation and responsibility.
[07:15] Supna's first company and transition to WeGo Kids.
[09:45] The evolution to Alinea production company.
[12:06] Insights on high suicide rates among children and veterans.
[13:33] Emotional intelligence content for parents.
[16:22] The power of modeling vulnerability.
[18:19] Supna's challenges and learnings as a mother of triplets.
[20:19] Developing mindfulness and being present.
[25:17] Supna's children and their interests.
[27:37] The story and energy of Swanee Gables.
[31:06] The history and purpose of the retreat center.
[36:39] The influence of Michael Singer's work on Supna.
[43:09] Supna's experience with postpartum depression.
[50:20] Tools and practices for overcoming depression.
[53:57] Challenges with journaling and alternative practices.
[59:33] The book "Being Human" co-authored with Carlos.
[01:03:43] Future plans and the concept of service.


Resources:

Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com

Swanee Gables: swanneegables.com

Alinea: alineaproductions.com

Michael Singer's books: The Surrender Experiment and The Untethered Soul

The Human Experience Podcast: thepodcast.com

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 4141 Ever wondered how one person can juggle entrepreneurship, motherhood to triplets, and a passion for healing spaces—all while staying grounded and joyful? In this episode, Supna Doshi shares her remarkable journey from HR consultant to founder of Swanee Gables, a nature-based retreat on the Suwannee River, and Alinea, a video production company amplifying meaningful voices. Supna opens up about finding her purpose through service, navigating severe postpartum depression, and the power of modeling vulnerability for both children and veterans. She reveals how mindfulness, surrender, and community have shaped her life and work, and recounts the moving story behind her family’s retreat center. Dive into this episode for heartfelt insights on emotional intelligence, the art of being present, and the transformative magic of living in alignment with your purpose.

Episode Timeline:

[00:28] Introduction to Supna Doshi and her ventures.
[01:49] Supna discusses finding her purpose and managing multiple roles.
[03:02] The importance of support teams in her work.
[04:08] Supna's journey to realizing her purpose.
[05:33] Stavros shares his experience with accumulation and responsibility.
[07:15] Supna's first company and transition to WeGo Kids.
[09:45] The evolution to Alinea production company.
[12:06] Insights on high suicide rates among children and veterans.
[13:33] Emotional intelligence content for parents.
[16:22] The power of modeling vulnerability.
[18:19] Supna's challenges and learnings as a mother of triplets.
[20:19] Developing mindfulness and being present.
[25:17] Supna's children and their interests.
[27:37] The story and energy of Swanee Gables.
[31:06] The history and purpose of the retreat center.
[36:39] The influence of Michael Singer's work on Supna.
[43:09] Supna's experience with postpartum depression.
[50:20] Tools and practices for overcoming depression.
[53:57] Challenges with journaling and alternative practices.
[59:33] The book "Being Human" co-authored with Carlos.
[01:03:43] Future plans and the concept of service.


Resources:

Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com

Swanee Gables: swanneegables.com

Alinea: alineaproductions.com

Michael Singer's books: The Surrender Experiment and The Untethered Soul

The Human Experience Podcast: thepodcast.com

]]> PurposeDriven, EmotionalIntelligence, Community, Motherhood, MindfulLiving, Transformation No Stavros Michailidis Dr. Julie Lopez | Why Your Nervous System May Be Blocking Your Growth - Wednesdays Off Ep.13 1 1 13 13 Dr. Julie Lopez | Why Your Nervous System May Be Blocking Your Growth - Wednesdays Off Ep.13 full 40ff726d-ad36-4838-9f52-8cc5198279b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd80f097 Sometimes the problem is not that you do not know what to do. 

It is that your nervous system is still trying to protect you in ways your mind cannot simply think its way out of. In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Dr. Julie Lopez explains why trauma often lives in the body, why talk therapy is not always enough on its own, and how tools like EMDR, brain spotting, and neural feedback can help create real change. 

If you have ever felt stuck in a pattern you logically understand but still cannot seem to move, this conversation offers a more compassionate and practical path forward. 

Watch the full episode at https://www.youtube.com/@Wednesdays-Off

#WednesdaysOff #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #NervousSystem #PersonalGrowth

]]> Sometimes the problem is not that you do not know what to do. 

It is that your nervous system is still trying to protect you in ways your mind cannot simply think its way out of. In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Dr. Julie Lopez explains why trauma often lives in the body, why talk therapy is not always enough on its own, and how tools like EMDR, brain spotting, and neural feedback can help create real change. 

If you have ever felt stuck in a pattern you logically understand but still cannot seem to move, this conversation offers a more compassionate and practical path forward. 

Watch the full episode at https://www.youtube.com/@Wednesdays-Off

#WednesdaysOff #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #NervousSystem #PersonalGrowth

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 3933 Sometimes the problem is not that you do not know what to do. 

It is that your nervous system is still trying to protect you in ways your mind cannot simply think its way out of. In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Dr. Julie Lopez explains why trauma often lives in the body, why talk therapy is not always enough on its own, and how tools like EMDR, brain spotting, and neural feedback can help create real change. 

If you have ever felt stuck in a pattern you logically understand but still cannot seem to move, this conversation offers a more compassionate and practical path forward. 

Watch the full episode at https://www.youtube.com/@Wednesdays-Off

#WednesdaysOff #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #NervousSystem #PersonalGrowth

]]> entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart No Stavros Michailidis Meredith Pizzi | Unlocking the Power of Giftedness and Music Therapy - Wednesdays Off Ep.12 1 1 12 12 Meredith Pizzi | Unlocking the Power of Giftedness and Music Therapy - Wednesdays Off Ep.12 full 793bb1f1-722e-4839-9033-1aac8f593d53 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be26ca6a What if giftedness is not simply about high intelligence, but about a different way of processing emotion, information, and experience?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Meredith Pizzi — founder of Roman Music Therapy Services and co-founder of Raising Harmony — to talk about giftedness, music therapy, leadership, parenting, and the overlooked power of music in human development.

Together, they explore intensity, complexity, and drive in gifted adults, why music reaches the brain differently, how parents can use music to support children, and what leaders can learn from music about trust, culture, and common good.

Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #meredithpizzi #giftedness #musictherapy #neurodiversity #leadership #entrepreneurship #emotionalintelligence #parenting #community #routineRebel

]]> What if giftedness is not simply about high intelligence, but about a different way of processing emotion, information, and experience?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Meredith Pizzi — founder of Roman Music Therapy Services and co-founder of Raising Harmony — to talk about giftedness, music therapy, leadership, parenting, and the overlooked power of music in human development.

Together, they explore intensity, complexity, and drive in gifted adults, why music reaches the brain differently, how parents can use music to support children, and what leaders can learn from music about trust, culture, and common good.

Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #meredithpizzi #giftedness #musictherapy #neurodiversity #leadership #entrepreneurship #emotionalintelligence #parenting #community #routineRebel

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 4231 What if giftedness is not simply about high intelligence, but about a different way of processing emotion, information, and experience?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Meredith Pizzi — founder of Roman Music Therapy Services and co-founder of Raising Harmony — to talk about giftedness, music therapy, leadership, parenting, and the overlooked power of music in human development.

Together, they explore intensity, complexity, and drive in gifted adults, why music reaches the brain differently, how parents can use music to support children, and what leaders can learn from music about trust, culture, and common good.

Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #meredithpizzi #giftedness #musictherapy #neurodiversity #leadership #entrepreneurship #emotionalintelligence #parenting #community #routineRebel

]]> entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart No Stavros Michailidis Vincenzo Villamina | How Living Abroad Can Transform Your Business and Life - Wednesdays Off Ep.11 1 1 11 11 Vincenzo Villamina | How Living Abroad Can Transform Your Business and Life - Wednesdays Off Ep.11 full f0e6ed6e-3880-431e-9dd5-f2a6232c0708 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38a1655b Ever wondered how living abroad could revolutionize your business and personal growth? In this episode, global expat tax advisor Vincenzo Villamena, founder of Online Taxman, reveals insider strategies for entrepreneurs and Americans overseas—from mastering proactive tax planning to navigating complex international compliance. Discover how embracing life in a new country can spark unexpected opportunities and transform your approach to business.

Episode Timeline:
[00:05] Introduction to Vincenzo Villamena and his expertise in international tax strategy.
[04:40] Vincenzo discusses the founding of Online Taxman and the gap in international tax advice.
[06:23] Stavros and Vincenzo talk about the challenges of tax strategy for entrepreneurs.
[07:48] Vincenzo explains tax structures for international entrepreneurs.
[09:24] Discussion on the Augusta rule and its application.
[11:43] Importance of documentation in tax strategy.
[13:08] Challenges of business partnerships and compensation.
[15:16] The complexity of managing multiple business entities.
[17:51] Vincenzo shares insights on living abroad and tax benefits.
[19:33] Explanation of the physical presence test for tax exclusion.
[20:01] Avoiding state taxes by living abroad.
[22:33] Popular countries for expats and their tax incentives.
[23:02] Understanding territorial taxation.
[24:46] Stavros and Vincenzo discuss state tax complexities.
[25:02] Vincenzo's personal journey to living abroad.
[28:46] Balancing business growth with personal life.
[31:38] The arbitrage opportunity of living abroad.
[35:43] Tips for managing a remote workforce.
[39:17] Building company culture remotely.
[40:20] Using OKRs for measuring progress.
[41:06] Vincenzo's experience with living in different countries.
[44:13] Vincenzo's early life and the impact of his father's passing.
[48:25] The influence of Vincenzo's father on his life and career.
[50:26] Stavros shares his experience of losing his father.
[53:15] The importance of hobbies and personal growth.
[56:14] Vincenzo's future plans and personal growth.
[58:05] Stavros and Vincenzo discuss public speaking.
[01:00:59] Vincenzo's health and wellness practices.
[01:04:44] The benefits of being out of your comfort zone.
[01:08:26] Encouragement for those considering living abroad.
[01:11:39] Overcoming family concerns when moving abroad.
[01:14:37] The impact of living abroad on family relationships.

Resources:
Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com
Online Taxman: onlinetaxman.com
"The Tail End" article
US Taxes for Americans Abroad by Vincenzo Villamena
Wi-Fi Tribe for nomad experiences

]]> Ever wondered how living abroad could revolutionize your business and personal growth? In this episode, global expat tax advisor Vincenzo Villamena, founder of Online Taxman, reveals insider strategies for entrepreneurs and Americans overseas—from mastering proactive tax planning to navigating complex international compliance. Discover how embracing life in a new country can spark unexpected opportunities and transform your approach to business.

Episode Timeline:
[00:05] Introduction to Vincenzo Villamena and his expertise in international tax strategy.
[04:40] Vincenzo discusses the founding of Online Taxman and the gap in international tax advice.
[06:23] Stavros and Vincenzo talk about the challenges of tax strategy for entrepreneurs.
[07:48] Vincenzo explains tax structures for international entrepreneurs.
[09:24] Discussion on the Augusta rule and its application.
[11:43] Importance of documentation in tax strategy.
[13:08] Challenges of business partnerships and compensation.
[15:16] The complexity of managing multiple business entities.
[17:51] Vincenzo shares insights on living abroad and tax benefits.
[19:33] Explanation of the physical presence test for tax exclusion.
[20:01] Avoiding state taxes by living abroad.
[22:33] Popular countries for expats and their tax incentives.
[23:02] Understanding territorial taxation.
[24:46] Stavros and Vincenzo discuss state tax complexities.
[25:02] Vincenzo's personal journey to living abroad.
[28:46] Balancing business growth with personal life.
[31:38] The arbitrage opportunity of living abroad.
[35:43] Tips for managing a remote workforce.
[39:17] Building company culture remotely.
[40:20] Using OKRs for measuring progress.
[41:06] Vincenzo's experience with living in different countries.
[44:13] Vincenzo's early life and the impact of his father's passing.
[48:25] The influence of Vincenzo's father on his life and career.
[50:26] Stavros shares his experience of losing his father.
[53:15] The importance of hobbies and personal growth.
[56:14] Vincenzo's future plans and personal growth.
[58:05] Stavros and Vincenzo discuss public speaking.
[01:00:59] Vincenzo's health and wellness practices.
[01:04:44] The benefits of being out of your comfort zone.
[01:08:26] Encouragement for those considering living abroad.
[01:11:39] Overcoming family concerns when moving abroad.
[01:14:37] The impact of living abroad on family relationships.

Resources:
Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com
Online Taxman: onlinetaxman.com
"The Tail End" article
US Taxes for Americans Abroad by Vincenzo Villamena
Wi-Fi Tribe for nomad experiences

]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 4087 Ever wondered how living abroad could revolutionize your business and personal growth? In this episode, global expat tax advisor Vincenzo Villamena, founder of Online Taxman, reveals insider strategies for entrepreneurs and Americans overseas—from mastering proactive tax planning to navigating complex international compliance. Discover how embracing life in a new country can spark unexpected opportunities and transform your approach to business.

Episode Timeline:
[00:05] Introduction to Vincenzo Villamena and his expertise in international tax strategy.
[04:40] Vincenzo discusses the founding of Online Taxman and the gap in international tax advice.
[06:23] Stavros and Vincenzo talk about the challenges of tax strategy for entrepreneurs.
[07:48] Vincenzo explains tax structures for international entrepreneurs.
[09:24] Discussion on the Augusta rule and its application.
[11:43] Importance of documentation in tax strategy.
[13:08] Challenges of business partnerships and compensation.
[15:16] The complexity of managing multiple business entities.
[17:51] Vincenzo shares insights on living abroad and tax benefits.
[19:33] Explanation of the physical presence test for tax exclusion.
[20:01] Avoiding state taxes by living abroad.
[22:33] Popular countries for expats and their tax incentives.
[23:02] Understanding territorial taxation.
[24:46] Stavros and Vincenzo discuss state tax complexities.
[25:02] Vincenzo's personal journey to living abroad.
[28:46] Balancing business growth with personal life.
[31:38] The arbitrage opportunity of living abroad.
[35:43] Tips for managing a remote workforce.
[39:17] Building company culture remotely.
[40:20] Using OKRs for measuring progress.
[41:06] Vincenzo's experience with living in different countries.
[44:13] Vincenzo's early life and the impact of his father's passing.
[48:25] The influence of Vincenzo's father on his life and career.
[50:26] Stavros shares his experience of losing his father.
[53:15] The importance of hobbies and personal growth.
[56:14] Vincenzo's future plans and personal growth.
[58:05] Stavros and Vincenzo discuss public speaking.
[01:00:59] Vincenzo's health and wellness practices.
[01:04:44] The benefits of being out of your comfort zone.
[01:08:26] Encouragement for those considering living abroad.
[01:11:39] Overcoming family concerns when moving abroad.
[01:14:37] The impact of living abroad on family relationships.

Resources:
Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com
Online Taxman: onlinetaxman.com
"The Tail End" article
US Taxes for Americans Abroad by Vincenzo Villamena
Wi-Fi Tribe for nomad experiences

]]> entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart No Stavros Michailidis Elizabeth Rea | The Next Wave of Advantage Is Inner Technology - Wednesdays Off Ep.10 1 1 10 10 Elizabeth Rea | The Next Wave of Advantage Is Inner Technology - Wednesdays Off Ep.10 full 67580333-5127-475c-923e-eac2c2a9880c https://share.transistor.fm/s/a28d169c What if intuition is not just a vague feeling, but a real resource for better decisions?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Elizabeth Rea, an entrepreneur and psychic detective who has worked with law enforcement, founders, investors, and leaders navigating high-stakes choices.

Elizabeth shares how her near-death experience shaped her abilities, how she first began helping federal agents with investigative cases, and why she believes the next wave of advantage is inner technology. The conversation explores skepticism, direct experience, intuition, trust, business decision-making, and how people can begin reconnecting with signals they may already feel but often ignore.

If you are curious about human potential, leadership, or making better decisions in uncertain environments, this conversation will challenge the way you think about evidence, openness, and what counts as intelligence.

Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #elizabethray #intuition #psychicdetective #leadership #entrepreneurship #decisionmaking #humanpotential #routineRebel

Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

]]> What if intuition is not just a vague feeling, but a real resource for better decisions?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Elizabeth Rea, an entrepreneur and psychic detective who has worked with law enforcement, founders, investors, and leaders navigating high-stakes choices.

Elizabeth shares how her near-death experience shaped her abilities, how she first began helping federal agents with investigative cases, and why she believes the next wave of advantage is inner technology. The conversation explores skepticism, direct experience, intuition, trust, business decision-making, and how people can begin reconnecting with signals they may already feel but often ignore.

If you are curious about human potential, leadership, or making better decisions in uncertain environments, this conversation will challenge the way you think about evidence, openness, and what counts as intelligence.

Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #elizabethray #intuition #psychicdetective #leadership #entrepreneurship #decisionmaking #humanpotential #routineRebel

Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 4095 What if intuition is not just a vague feeling, but a real resource for better decisions?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Elizabeth Rea, an entrepreneur and psychic detective who has worked with law enforcement, founders, investors, and leaders navigating high-stakes choices.

Elizabeth shares how her near-death experience shaped her abilities, how she first began helping federal agents with investigative cases, and why she believes the next wave of advantage is inner technology. The conversation explores skepticism, direct experience, intuition, trust, business decision-making, and how people can begin reconnecting with signals they may already feel but often ignore.

If you are curious about human potential, leadership, or making better decisions in uncertain environments, this conversation will challenge the way you think about evidence, openness, and what counts as intelligence.

Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #elizabethray #intuition #psychicdetective #leadership #entrepreneurship #decisionmaking #humanpotential #routineRebel

Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

]]> entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart No Stavros Michailidis Ab DeWeese | The Power of Purpose: How to Find and Live Your Inviolable Truth - Wednesdays Off Ep.9 1 1 9 9 Ab DeWeese | The Power of Purpose: How to Find and Live Your Inviolable Truth - Wednesdays Off Ep.9 full e35e8286-e32c-4a08-aa54-d69ff9e01ec2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2aebe55e How do you know when you have found your purpose, and what happens when you stop assuming that more is always better?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Ab DeWeese to talk about purpose, entrepreneurship, contentment, inversion, working your way out of a job, AI, community, and the inner patterns that shape how founders live and lead.

Ab shares how he eventually named his purpose as learning and teaching, why he questions endless growth as the default entrepreneurial goal, and how looking at the opposite of an assumption can unlock better ideas. The conversation also explores founder bottlenecks, high-value problem solving, dads' groups, ADHD, anxiety, and building life around enough instead of constant pressure.

If you are an entrepreneur trying to lead with more clarity, build systems that give you freedom, and create a life that feels more intentional, this conversation is for you.

Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #franciscoprado #art #entrepreneurship #familybusiness #buildtosell #leadership #creativity #womenempowerment #businessexit #personalgrowth #routineRebel

Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

]]> How do you know when you have found your purpose, and what happens when you stop assuming that more is always better?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Ab DeWeese to talk about purpose, entrepreneurship, contentment, inversion, working your way out of a job, AI, community, and the inner patterns that shape how founders live and lead.

Ab shares how he eventually named his purpose as learning and teaching, why he questions endless growth as the default entrepreneurial goal, and how looking at the opposite of an assumption can unlock better ideas. The conversation also explores founder bottlenecks, high-value problem solving, dads' groups, ADHD, anxiety, and building life around enough instead of constant pressure.

If you are an entrepreneur trying to lead with more clarity, build systems that give you freedom, and create a life that feels more intentional, this conversation is for you.

Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #franciscoprado #art #entrepreneurship #familybusiness #buildtosell #leadership #creativity #womenempowerment #businessexit #personalgrowth #routineRebel

Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 4594 How do you know when you have found your purpose, and what happens when you stop assuming that more is always better?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Ab DeWeese to talk about purpose, entrepreneurship, contentment, inversion, working your way out of a job, AI, community, and the inner patterns that shape how founders live and lead.

Ab shares how he eventually named his purpose as learning and teaching, why he questions endless growth as the default entrepreneurial goal, and how looking at the opposite of an assumption can unlock better ideas. The conversation also explores founder bottlenecks, high-value problem solving, dads' groups, ADHD, anxiety, and building life around enough instead of constant pressure.

If you are an entrepreneur trying to lead with more clarity, build systems that give you freedom, and create a life that feels more intentional, this conversation is for you.

Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #franciscoprado #art #entrepreneurship #familybusiness #buildtosell #leadership #creativity #womenempowerment #businessexit #personalgrowth #routineRebel

Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

]]> entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart No Stavros Michailidis Clayton Turner | Life After Exit, Wealth, and the Systems That Scale - Wednesdays off Ep.8 1 1 8 8 Clayton Turner | Life After Exit, Wealth, and the Systems That Scale - Wednesdays off Ep.8 full 387a671f-508b-488c-98cc-61085ef85ac2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1cb819de What actually makes a business more valuable at exit, and what happens after the sale when the founder no longer has the same pressure, team, or identity?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Clayton Turner to talk about entrepreneurship, digital marketing, team building, founder-independent systems, AI implementation, private equity, and the emotional reality of life after an exit.

Clayton shares lessons from moving out of the Navy and into tech and consulting, learning through setbacks, building and selling businesses, preparing for due diligence, and helping companies scale through better systems and marketing. The conversation also explores wealth psychology, tax timing, hiring for fit, and why community and purpose matter after success.

If you are building a company, thinking about a future exit, or trying to design a life that feels meaningful beyond achievement alone, this conversation is for you.

Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #claytonturner #entrepreneurship #businessexit #duediligence #dataroom #wealthmanagement #privateequity #leadership #digitalmarketing #ai #founder #routineRebel

Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

]]> What actually makes a business more valuable at exit, and what happens after the sale when the founder no longer has the same pressure, team, or identity?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Clayton Turner to talk about entrepreneurship, digital marketing, team building, founder-independent systems, AI implementation, private equity, and the emotional reality of life after an exit.

Clayton shares lessons from moving out of the Navy and into tech and consulting, learning through setbacks, building and selling businesses, preparing for due diligence, and helping companies scale through better systems and marketing. The conversation also explores wealth psychology, tax timing, hiring for fit, and why community and purpose matter after success.

If you are building a company, thinking about a future exit, or trying to design a life that feels meaningful beyond achievement alone, this conversation is for you.

Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #claytonturner #entrepreneurship #businessexit #duediligence #dataroom #wealthmanagement #privateequity #leadership #digitalmarketing #ai #founder #routineRebel

Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 3363 What actually makes a business more valuable at exit, and what happens after the sale when the founder no longer has the same pressure, team, or identity?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Clayton Turner to talk about entrepreneurship, digital marketing, team building, founder-independent systems, AI implementation, private equity, and the emotional reality of life after an exit.

Clayton shares lessons from moving out of the Navy and into tech and consulting, learning through setbacks, building and selling businesses, preparing for due diligence, and helping companies scale through better systems and marketing. The conversation also explores wealth psychology, tax timing, hiring for fit, and why community and purpose matter after success.

If you are building a company, thinking about a future exit, or trying to design a life that feels meaningful beyond achievement alone, this conversation is for you.

Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #claytonturner #entrepreneurship #businessexit #duediligence #dataroom #wealthmanagement #privateequity #leadership #digitalmarketing #ai #founder #routineRebel

Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

]]> entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart No Stavros Michailidis Brennan Decima | The Power of Quality Over Quantity in Life and Relationships - Wednesdays Off Ep.7 1 1 7 7 Brennan Decima | The Power of Quality Over Quantity in Life and Relationships - Wednesdays Off Ep.7 full f72b9ecb-abe5-449c-8aa1-d7f130029171 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6793234 What do people regret once they have enough money, enough success, and enough distance from the grind to look back honestly?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Brennan Decima to talk about quality over quantity, intentional living, family, adventure, retirement, and financial confidence. Brennan shares lessons from working with high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs, including what people often wish they had done differently with their healthy years, their relationships, and their freedom.

Together, they explore the value of doing hard things, why retirement needs purpose, how money decisions are shaped by emotion, and how thoughtful planning can help entrepreneurs build a meaningful next chapter. They also discuss how better wealth strategy can reduce paralysis, increase confidence, and support a life built around presence, enjoyment, and connection.

If you are building success and want to make sure it actually supports the life you care about, this conversation is for you.
Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #brennandecima #wealthmanagement #retirementplanning #financialfreedom #adventure #intentionalliving #familytime #personaldevelopment #entrepreneurship #fulfillment #routineRebel #nextchapter 

Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

]]> What do people regret once they have enough money, enough success, and enough distance from the grind to look back honestly?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Brennan Decima to talk about quality over quantity, intentional living, family, adventure, retirement, and financial confidence. Brennan shares lessons from working with high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs, including what people often wish they had done differently with their healthy years, their relationships, and their freedom.

Together, they explore the value of doing hard things, why retirement needs purpose, how money decisions are shaped by emotion, and how thoughtful planning can help entrepreneurs build a meaningful next chapter. They also discuss how better wealth strategy can reduce paralysis, increase confidence, and support a life built around presence, enjoyment, and connection.

If you are building success and want to make sure it actually supports the life you care about, this conversation is for you.
Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #brennandecima #wealthmanagement #retirementplanning #financialfreedom #adventure #intentionalliving #familytime #personaldevelopment #entrepreneurship #fulfillment #routineRebel #nextchapter 

Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 5488 What do people regret once they have enough money, enough success, and enough distance from the grind to look back honestly?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Brennan Decima to talk about quality over quantity, intentional living, family, adventure, retirement, and financial confidence. Brennan shares lessons from working with high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs, including what people often wish they had done differently with their healthy years, their relationships, and their freedom.

Together, they explore the value of doing hard things, why retirement needs purpose, how money decisions are shaped by emotion, and how thoughtful planning can help entrepreneurs build a meaningful next chapter. They also discuss how better wealth strategy can reduce paralysis, increase confidence, and support a life built around presence, enjoyment, and connection.

If you are building success and want to make sure it actually supports the life you care about, this conversation is for you.
Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #brennandecima #wealthmanagement #retirementplanning #financialfreedom #adventure #intentionalliving #familytime #personaldevelopment #entrepreneurship #fulfillment #routineRebel #nextchapter 

Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

]]> entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart No Stavros Michailidis Francisco Prado | From Art to Empowerment: Francisco's Journey - Wednesdays Off Ep.6 1 1 6 6 Francisco Prado | From Art to Empowerment: Francisco's Journey - Wednesdays Off Ep.6 full af3e2cf2-9f9d-4b0d-b75c-96edfcf39e67 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9cc7c24 What happens when an entrepreneur reconnects with a creative gift that was buried for years?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros talks with Francisco Prado about art, entrepreneurship, family business, women empowerment, business exits, hiring, ownership, and the lessons that came from crisis. Francisco shares how painting became a meaningful part of his life during the pandemic, how creativity now helps him solve business problems, and why hidden talents can become powerful tools for fulfillment and impact.

The conversation also explores what it takes to navigate family dynamics in business, how to prepare a company to sell, why middle management matters, and how incentives shape leadership. Francisco's story brings together art, resilience, governance, and personal growth in a way that feels both practical and deeply human.

If you are building a company, navigating change, or wondering what part of yourself you left behind on the way to success, this episode is for you.

Share it with someone who needs the reminder, and visit Routine Rebel to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #franciscoprado #art #entrepreneurship #familybusiness #buildtosell #leadership #creativity #womenempowerment #businessexit #personalgrowth #routineRebel

Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

]]> What happens when an entrepreneur reconnects with a creative gift that was buried for years?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros talks with Francisco Prado about art, entrepreneurship, family business, women empowerment, business exits, hiring, ownership, and the lessons that came from crisis. Francisco shares how painting became a meaningful part of his life during the pandemic, how creativity now helps him solve business problems, and why hidden talents can become powerful tools for fulfillment and impact.

The conversation also explores what it takes to navigate family dynamics in business, how to prepare a company to sell, why middle management matters, and how incentives shape leadership. Francisco's story brings together art, resilience, governance, and personal growth in a way that feels both practical and deeply human.

If you are building a company, navigating change, or wondering what part of yourself you left behind on the way to success, this episode is for you.

Share it with someone who needs the reminder, and visit Routine Rebel to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #franciscoprado #art #entrepreneurship #familybusiness #buildtosell #leadership #creativity #womenempowerment #businessexit #personalgrowth #routineRebel

Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 4970 What happens when an entrepreneur reconnects with a creative gift that was buried for years?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros talks with Francisco Prado about art, entrepreneurship, family business, women empowerment, business exits, hiring, ownership, and the lessons that came from crisis. Francisco shares how painting became a meaningful part of his life during the pandemic, how creativity now helps him solve business problems, and why hidden talents can become powerful tools for fulfillment and impact.

The conversation also explores what it takes to navigate family dynamics in business, how to prepare a company to sell, why middle management matters, and how incentives shape leadership. Francisco's story brings together art, resilience, governance, and personal growth in a way that feels both practical and deeply human.

If you are building a company, navigating change, or wondering what part of yourself you left behind on the way to success, this episode is for you.

Share it with someone who needs the reminder, and visit Routine Rebel to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #franciscoprado #art #entrepreneurship #familybusiness #buildtosell #leadership #creativity #womenempowerment #businessexit #personalgrowth #routineRebel

Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

]]> entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart No Stavros Michailidis Joel Gandara | Resilience, Relationships, and Taking Action - Wednesdays Off Ep.5 1 1 5 5 Joel Gandara | Resilience, Relationships, and Taking Action - Wednesdays Off Ep.5 full 3b5d141d-a229-4d74-83bf-f52281dea15c https://share.transistor.fm/s/46f517f7 In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Joel Gandara for a conversation about entrepreneurship, brotherhood, simplicity, and resilience shaped by immigration, hardship, and the discipline of taking action. The episode moves through the lived reality behind entrepreneurship, personal growth, resilience, relationships, business success, connecting big ideas to practical reflection, leadership, and everyday decision-making. One of the lines that anchors the conversation is: "get started, you'll figure it out as you go."

Expect a discussion about identity, pressure, patterns, growth, and what it looks like to build a life that feels more aligned from the inside out. If you're a founder, leader, or high performer trying to make sense of change without losing yourself in the process, this episode will give you language and perspective you can actually use.

Keywords: Joel Gandara, brotherhood, entrepreneurship, simplicity, immigration, relationships.

Watch the full episode, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, self-awareness, freedom, and intentional living.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #routinerebel #entrepreneurship #personalgrowth #resilience #relationships #businesssuccess #immigration #simplicity #accountability #menschallenges #lifelessons #JoelGandara

]]> In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Joel Gandara for a conversation about entrepreneurship, brotherhood, simplicity, and resilience shaped by immigration, hardship, and the discipline of taking action. The episode moves through the lived reality behind entrepreneurship, personal growth, resilience, relationships, business success, connecting big ideas to practical reflection, leadership, and everyday decision-making. One of the lines that anchors the conversation is: "get started, you'll figure it out as you go."

Expect a discussion about identity, pressure, patterns, growth, and what it looks like to build a life that feels more aligned from the inside out. If you're a founder, leader, or high performer trying to make sense of change without losing yourself in the process, this episode will give you language and perspective you can actually use.

Keywords: Joel Gandara, brotherhood, entrepreneurship, simplicity, immigration, relationships.

Watch the full episode, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, self-awareness, freedom, and intentional living.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #routinerebel #entrepreneurship #personalgrowth #resilience #relationships #businesssuccess #immigration #simplicity #accountability #menschallenges #lifelessons #JoelGandara

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 4722 In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Joel Gandara for a conversation about entrepreneurship, brotherhood, simplicity, and resilience shaped by immigration, hardship, and the discipline of taking action. The episode moves through the lived reality behind entrepreneurship, personal growth, resilience, relationships, business success, connecting big ideas to practical reflection, leadership, and everyday decision-making. One of the lines that anchors the conversation is: "get started, you'll figure it out as you go."

Expect a discussion about identity, pressure, patterns, growth, and what it looks like to build a life that feels more aligned from the inside out. If you're a founder, leader, or high performer trying to make sense of change without losing yourself in the process, this episode will give you language and perspective you can actually use.

Keywords: Joel Gandara, brotherhood, entrepreneurship, simplicity, immigration, relationships.

Watch the full episode, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, self-awareness, freedom, and intentional living.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #routinerebel #entrepreneurship #personalgrowth #resilience #relationships #businesssuccess #immigration #simplicity #accountability #menschallenges #lifelessons #JoelGandara

]]> entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart No Stavros Michailidis Doug Polster | Why Asking for Help Earlier Changes Everything - Wednesdays Off Ep.4 1 1 4 4 Doug Polster | Why Asking for Help Earlier Changes Everything - Wednesdays Off Ep.4 full f3a23a65-33da-4647-a38e-5f6ea751c972 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98494119 In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Doug Polster for a conversation about overcoming ego, asking for help earlier, and using reflection, partnership, and emotional awareness to build healthier entrepreneurial performance. The episode moves through the lived reality behind ego, asking for help, entrepreneurship, partnership, accountability, connecting big ideas to practical reflection, leadership, and everyday decision-making. One of the lines that anchors the conversation is: "Well, during the interview process, I asked folks, what is one thing that you know to be true or one lie that you kind of had to overcome, right?"

Expect a discussion about identity, pressure, patterns, growth, and what it looks like to build a life that feels more aligned from the inside out. If you're a founder, leader, or high performer trying to make sense of change without losing yourself in the process, this episode will give you language and perspective you can actually use.

Keywords: Doug Polster, entrepreneurship, ego, asking for help, burnout, high performers.

Watch the full episode, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, self-awareness, freedom, and intentional living.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #routinerebel #ego #askingforhelp #entrepreneurship #partnership #accountability #highperformance #anxiety #burnout #beginnersmindset #EOS #DougPolster

]]> In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Doug Polster for a conversation about overcoming ego, asking for help earlier, and using reflection, partnership, and emotional awareness to build healthier entrepreneurial performance. The episode moves through the lived reality behind ego, asking for help, entrepreneurship, partnership, accountability, connecting big ideas to practical reflection, leadership, and everyday decision-making. One of the lines that anchors the conversation is: "Well, during the interview process, I asked folks, what is one thing that you know to be true or one lie that you kind of had to overcome, right?"

Expect a discussion about identity, pressure, patterns, growth, and what it looks like to build a life that feels more aligned from the inside out. If you're a founder, leader, or high performer trying to make sense of change without losing yourself in the process, this episode will give you language and perspective you can actually use.

Keywords: Doug Polster, entrepreneurship, ego, asking for help, burnout, high performers.

Watch the full episode, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, self-awareness, freedom, and intentional living.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #routinerebel #ego #askingforhelp #entrepreneurship #partnership #accountability #highperformance #anxiety #burnout #beginnersmindset #EOS #DougPolster

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 4783 In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Doug Polster for a conversation about overcoming ego, asking for help earlier, and using reflection, partnership, and emotional awareness to build healthier entrepreneurial performance. The episode moves through the lived reality behind ego, asking for help, entrepreneurship, partnership, accountability, connecting big ideas to practical reflection, leadership, and everyday decision-making. One of the lines that anchors the conversation is: "Well, during the interview process, I asked folks, what is one thing that you know to be true or one lie that you kind of had to overcome, right?"

Expect a discussion about identity, pressure, patterns, growth, and what it looks like to build a life that feels more aligned from the inside out. If you're a founder, leader, or high performer trying to make sense of change without losing yourself in the process, this episode will give you language and perspective you can actually use.

Keywords: Doug Polster, entrepreneurship, ego, asking for help, burnout, high performers.

Watch the full episode, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, self-awareness, freedom, and intentional living.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #routinerebel #ego #askingforhelp #entrepreneurship #partnership #accountability #highperformance #anxiety #burnout #beginnersmindset #EOS #DougPolster

]]> entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart No Stavros Michailidis Dr. Roddy Carter | Unlocking Emotional Freedom - Wednesdays Off Ep.3 1 1 3 3 Dr. Roddy Carter | Unlocking Emotional Freedom - Wednesdays Off Ep.3 full 77abfb23-0893-4491-9edf-22d454c20f0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fa213fd In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Dr. Roddy Carter for a conversation about personal growth through understanding survival biology, distinguishing the true self from fear-based patterns, and moving from intensity and anxiety toward awareness, calm, and emotional freedom. The episode moves through the lived reality behind coaching, personal growth, performance science, midlife crisis, biological survival, connecting big ideas to practical reflection, leadership, and everyday decision-making. One of the lines that anchors the conversation is: "You nailed it and I'm going to start at the downstream end."

Expect a discussion about identity, pressure, patterns, growth, and what it looks like to build a life that feels more aligned from the inside out. If you're a founder, leader, or high performer trying to make sense of change without losing yourself in the process, this episode will give you language and perspective you can actually use.

Keywords: emotional freedom, Roddy Carter, true self, survival mode, flow state, breathing.

Watch the full episode, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, self-awareness, freedom, and intentional living.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #routinerebel #coaching #personalgrowth #performancescience #midlifecrisis #biologicalsurvival #trueself #flowstate #mentalhealth #emotionalfreedom #selfawareness #DrRoddyCarter

]]> In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Dr. Roddy Carter for a conversation about personal growth through understanding survival biology, distinguishing the true self from fear-based patterns, and moving from intensity and anxiety toward awareness, calm, and emotional freedom. The episode moves through the lived reality behind coaching, personal growth, performance science, midlife crisis, biological survival, connecting big ideas to practical reflection, leadership, and everyday decision-making. One of the lines that anchors the conversation is: "You nailed it and I'm going to start at the downstream end."

Expect a discussion about identity, pressure, patterns, growth, and what it looks like to build a life that feels more aligned from the inside out. If you're a founder, leader, or high performer trying to make sense of change without losing yourself in the process, this episode will give you language and perspective you can actually use.

Keywords: emotional freedom, Roddy Carter, true self, survival mode, flow state, breathing.

Watch the full episode, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, self-awareness, freedom, and intentional living.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #routinerebel #coaching #personalgrowth #performancescience #midlifecrisis #biologicalsurvival #trueself #flowstate #mentalhealth #emotionalfreedom #selfawareness #DrRoddyCarter

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 4840 In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Dr. Roddy Carter for a conversation about personal growth through understanding survival biology, distinguishing the true self from fear-based patterns, and moving from intensity and anxiety toward awareness, calm, and emotional freedom. The episode moves through the lived reality behind coaching, personal growth, performance science, midlife crisis, biological survival, connecting big ideas to practical reflection, leadership, and everyday decision-making. One of the lines that anchors the conversation is: "You nailed it and I'm going to start at the downstream end."

Expect a discussion about identity, pressure, patterns, growth, and what it looks like to build a life that feels more aligned from the inside out. If you're a founder, leader, or high performer trying to make sense of change without losing yourself in the process, this episode will give you language and perspective you can actually use.

Keywords: emotional freedom, Roddy Carter, true self, survival mode, flow state, breathing.

Watch the full episode, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, self-awareness, freedom, and intentional living.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #routinerebel #coaching #personalgrowth #performancescience #midlifecrisis #biologicalsurvival #trueself #flowstate #mentalhealth #emotionalfreedom #selfawareness #DrRoddyCarter

]]> entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart No Stavros Michailidis Estefany Marte | Freedom, Family, and the Courage to Change - Wednesdays Off Ep.2 1 1 2 2 Estefany Marte | Freedom, Family, and the Courage to Change - Wednesdays Off Ep.2 full c9af6956-0cdb-4df2-817c-f4fe2187a0ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e0ef1cb What happens when the version of you that built one season of life no longer fits the next?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Estefany Marte to talk about transitions, identity, entrepreneurship, family, and the small meaningful steps that help people move through seasons of uncertainty. Estefany shares what happened after the exit of her business, why success can still leave someone feeling lost, and how her project Humans in Transition grew out of conversations with founders and leaders navigating divorce, retirement, succession, business exits, and personal reinvention.

Together, they explore why identity is not fixed, why entrepreneurs often try to hustle their way through discomfort, and why freedom is something to claim in the present instead of postponing for later. They also discuss body, mind, and soul practices, the value of trusted support, the importance of micro progress, and the role of play, novelty, and family presence in building a life that actually feels good to live.

If you are in a season of change, questioning who you are becoming, or trying to build success without losing your relationships, this conversation is for you.

Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #estefanymarte #transitions #identity #entrepreneurship #familytime #personaldevelopment #leadership #smallsteps #selfawareness #routineRebel #founderlife #freedom #personalgrowth

]]> What happens when the version of you that built one season of life no longer fits the next?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Estefany Marte to talk about transitions, identity, entrepreneurship, family, and the small meaningful steps that help people move through seasons of uncertainty. Estefany shares what happened after the exit of her business, why success can still leave someone feeling lost, and how her project Humans in Transition grew out of conversations with founders and leaders navigating divorce, retirement, succession, business exits, and personal reinvention.

Together, they explore why identity is not fixed, why entrepreneurs often try to hustle their way through discomfort, and why freedom is something to claim in the present instead of postponing for later. They also discuss body, mind, and soul practices, the value of trusted support, the importance of micro progress, and the role of play, novelty, and family presence in building a life that actually feels good to live.

If you are in a season of change, questioning who you are becoming, or trying to build success without losing your relationships, this conversation is for you.

Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #estefanymarte #transitions #identity #entrepreneurship #familytime #personaldevelopment #leadership #smallsteps #selfawareness #routineRebel #founderlife #freedom #personalgrowth

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 4115 What happens when the version of you that built one season of life no longer fits the next?

In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Estefany Marte to talk about transitions, identity, entrepreneurship, family, and the small meaningful steps that help people move through seasons of uncertainty. Estefany shares what happened after the exit of her business, why success can still leave someone feeling lost, and how her project Humans in Transition grew out of conversations with founders and leaders navigating divorce, retirement, succession, business exits, and personal reinvention.

Together, they explore why identity is not fixed, why entrepreneurs often try to hustle their way through discomfort, and why freedom is something to claim in the present instead of postponing for later. They also discuss body, mind, and soul practices, the value of trusted support, the importance of micro progress, and the role of play, novelty, and family presence in building a life that actually feels good to live.

If you are in a season of change, questioning who you are becoming, or trying to build success without losing your relationships, this conversation is for you.

Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community.

#podcast #wednesdaysoff #estefanymarte #transitions #identity #entrepreneurship #familytime #personaldevelopment #leadership #smallsteps #selfawareness #routineRebel #founderlife #freedom #personalgrowth

]]> entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart No Stavros Michailidis Dr. Carlos Garcia and the Psychology of the Entrepreneur - Wednesdays Off Ep.1 1 1 1 1 Dr. Carlos Garcia and the Psychology of the Entrepreneur - Wednesdays Off Ep.1 full fe17cfef-3884-43d2-b6e3-539ddaff172a https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6ad7af9 In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Dr. Carlos Garcia, a clinical psychologist and leadership coach who works closely with entrepreneurs and organizations.

Dr. Garcia shares insights from his professional work and personal experiences, including his journey from the United States Marine Corps to working as a firefighter, paramedic, and eventually becoming a psychologist.

The conversation explores the psychology behind entrepreneurship, including how internal narratives, childhood experiences, and identity shape the way founders lead and build businesses.

They also discuss the cultural pressures within entrepreneurship that glorify overwork and suffering, and how these mindsets can contribute to burnout, depression, and anxiety.

Dr. Garcia explains why developing self-knowledge is essential for authentic leadership and long-term success.

If you're interested in entrepreneurship, psychology, mental health, and leadership development, this conversation provides valuable insights into the inner world of founders and leaders.

#podcast
#entrepreneurship
#mentalhealth
#selfknowledge
#leadership
#authenticleadership
#depression
#anxiety
#burnout
#psychology
#personaldevelopment
#businesspsychology
#drCarlosGarcia
#wednesdaysoffpodcast
#entrepreneurmindset

]]> In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Dr. Carlos Garcia, a clinical psychologist and leadership coach who works closely with entrepreneurs and organizations.

Dr. Garcia shares insights from his professional work and personal experiences, including his journey from the United States Marine Corps to working as a firefighter, paramedic, and eventually becoming a psychologist.

The conversation explores the psychology behind entrepreneurship, including how internal narratives, childhood experiences, and identity shape the way founders lead and build businesses.

They also discuss the cultural pressures within entrepreneurship that glorify overwork and suffering, and how these mindsets can contribute to burnout, depression, and anxiety.

Dr. Garcia explains why developing self-knowledge is essential for authentic leadership and long-term success.

If you're interested in entrepreneurship, psychology, mental health, and leadership development, this conversation provides valuable insights into the inner world of founders and leaders.

#podcast
#entrepreneurship
#mentalhealth
#selfknowledge
#leadership
#authenticleadership
#depression
#anxiety
#burnout
#psychology
#personaldevelopment
#businesspsychology
#drCarlosGarcia
#wednesdaysoffpodcast
#entrepreneurmindset

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 3503 In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Dr. Carlos Garcia, a clinical psychologist and leadership coach who works closely with entrepreneurs and organizations.

Dr. Garcia shares insights from his professional work and personal experiences, including his journey from the United States Marine Corps to working as a firefighter, paramedic, and eventually becoming a psychologist.

The conversation explores the psychology behind entrepreneurship, including how internal narratives, childhood experiences, and identity shape the way founders lead and build businesses.

They also discuss the cultural pressures within entrepreneurship that glorify overwork and suffering, and how these mindsets can contribute to burnout, depression, and anxiety.

Dr. Garcia explains why developing self-knowledge is essential for authentic leadership and long-term success.

If you're interested in entrepreneurship, psychology, mental health, and leadership development, this conversation provides valuable insights into the inner world of founders and leaders.

#podcast
#entrepreneurship
#mentalhealth
#selfknowledge
#leadership
#authenticleadership
#depression
#anxiety
#burnout
#psychology
#personaldevelopment
#businesspsychology
#drCarlosGarcia
#wednesdaysoffpodcast
#entrepreneurmindset

]]> entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart No Stavros Michailidis Trailer - Wednesdays Off Podcast Trailer - Wednesdays Off Podcast trailer 08544b56-5810-4580-9efc-f8f3c5d29e6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b61d52a Welcome to Wednesdays Off, the freedom podcast from Routine Rebel.
Are you an entrepreneur or leader who feels trapped in the grind, building a business that consumes your life instead of serving it? 

You started for freedom, but the routine took over.In this trailer, founder Stavros Michailidis introduces the ritual that inspired the show: taking Wednesdays off to create space for what truly matters. 

This podcast is your weekly invitation to do the same.Every episode is designed to challenge the beliefs and patterns holding you back. We feature raw conversations and behind-the-scenes stories with leaders who have redefined success, built sustainable systems, and found permission to make decisions differently.This isn’t a hustle podcast. 

It’s a call to adventure to help you create the freedom you deserve. 
Our mission is to build a world where success is measured by freedom, fulfillment, and impact, not just financial gain.

Subscribe now and start building a life where your calendar reflects your values. Because for a true Rebel, freedom isn’t the reward. It’s the requirement.

]]> Welcome to Wednesdays Off, the freedom podcast from Routine Rebel.
Are you an entrepreneur or leader who feels trapped in the grind, building a business that consumes your life instead of serving it? 

You started for freedom, but the routine took over.In this trailer, founder Stavros Michailidis introduces the ritual that inspired the show: taking Wednesdays off to create space for what truly matters. 

This podcast is your weekly invitation to do the same.Every episode is designed to challenge the beliefs and patterns holding you back. We feature raw conversations and behind-the-scenes stories with leaders who have redefined success, built sustainable systems, and found permission to make decisions differently.This isn’t a hustle podcast. 

It’s a call to adventure to help you create the freedom you deserve. 
Our mission is to build a world where success is measured by freedom, fulfillment, and impact, not just financial gain.

Subscribe now and start building a life where your calendar reflects your values. Because for a true Rebel, freedom isn’t the reward. It’s the requirement.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Stavros Michailidis Stavros Michailidis 39 Welcome to Wednesdays Off, the freedom podcast from Routine Rebel.
Are you an entrepreneur or leader who feels trapped in the grind, building a business that consumes your life instead of serving it? 

You started for freedom, but the routine took over.In this trailer, founder Stavros Michailidis introduces the ritual that inspired the show: taking Wednesdays off to create space for what truly matters. 

This podcast is your weekly invitation to do the same.Every episode is designed to challenge the beliefs and patterns holding you back. We feature raw conversations and behind-the-scenes stories with leaders who have redefined success, built sustainable systems, and found permission to make decisions differently.This isn’t a hustle podcast. 

It’s a call to adventure to help you create the freedom you deserve. 
Our mission is to build a world where success is measured by freedom, fulfillment, and impact, not just financial gain.

Subscribe now and start building a life where your calendar reflects your values. Because for a true Rebel, freedom isn’t the reward. It’s the requirement.

]]> entrepreneur, hustle, scale smart No Stavros Michailidis