Aware with Seb

Sebastian Naum Leon
  • 5.0 (77)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Monthly

Aware with Seb is a globally ranked podcast with one goal: to ELEVATE your life. Learn about MONEY, mindset, WELLNESS, spirituality, and LEADERSHIP not as separate lanes, but as parts of the same system. Sebastian Naum Leon, a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, and top-notch interviewer, dives deep with visionary LEADERS, experts, CEOs, artists, and entrepreneurs who are changing the game. This isn’t roll-your-eyes self-help. It’s real-life training to be a badass human. Awareness makes better humans. And better humans make better friends, partners, lovers, and leaders.

  1. Powerhouse Goal Setting | Steve Phillips

    3h ago

    Powerhouse Goal Setting | Steve Phillips

    We welcome Steve Phillips, CEO coach and strategic planning veteran with over 25 years transforming the way companies grow, lead, and win. Former SVP at a billion-dollar organization, he's the behind-the-scenes architect trusted by Microsoft, PepsiCo, Boeing, and the LA Clippers, and the author of 7 published books on leadership and organizational performance. In this sharp, no-fluff conversation, Seb and Steve dismantle the way most entrepreneurs think about goal setting, starting with the uncomfortable truth that it actively destroys 25% of people. Steve shares his full business-planning framework live, walks through the real strategic plan he built for the Clippers when Ballmer first took over, and closes with a hands-on demo that proves, once and for all, why a realistic, challenging goal will always outperform one that's too easy or too hard. Topics Discussed Why goal setting only works for 75% of peopleWhy solopreneurs are holding 5 or 6 jobs at 20% capacityThe complete business planning framework: vision, mission, values, purpose, and value driversWhat actually makes your company more valuable (it’s not revenue)The LA Clippers case study: a real strategic plan from Steve's offsiteWhy McKinsey-style top-down planning fails and the alternative that worksMassive action, habit stacking, and the neuroscience of visualizationWhy corporate bonuses are wired to produce sandbagged goalsThe live can demo: physical proof that a 50/50 goal always outperforms the rest Connect with Steve on LinkedIn Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com

    49 min
  2. The Future of Cities & Regenerative Placemaking | Tony Cho

    Jun 24

    The Future of Cities & Regenerative Placemaking | Tony Cho

    We welcome Tony Cho, founder of Future of Cities, visionary developer, and eco-spiritual pioneer. Transforming Miami's urban landscape into a hub for forward-thinking communities, Tony is now steering the global trajectory of regenerative placemaking. In this sharp conversation, Seb and Tony deconstruct the traditional boundaries of business. From embedding nature-first biophilic architecture into urban design to leveraging radical frameworks that treat community as medicine, Tony lays out the definitive blueprint for maximizing conscious enterprise. He delivers a masterclass on mission-driven, long-range scaling, while offering a grounded critique of corporate wellness-washing and explaining why a genuine connection to nature is our ultimate weapon against capitalistic greed. Topics Discussed Rapid-fire reactions to real estate labels and wellness trends.Why regenerative urban development models are highly profitable.Aligning capitalistic growth with conscious intent for positive change.The fundamental principles of eco-spiritual and biophilic architecture.Why authentic human connection beats traditional corporate data.Miami's massive evolution from "Paradise Lost" to a wellness capital.Using personal mindfulness as a tool to navigate high-stakes business.Connect with Tony on Instagram Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com

    11 min
  3. This CEO Shares The Truth Behind Scaling Better-For-You Products | Rebecca Hamilton

    Jun 18

    This CEO Shares The Truth Behind Scaling Better-For-You Products | Rebecca Hamilton

    We welcome Rebecca, Co-CEO of Badger, ethnobotanist, and seasoned operational visionary. Bringing years of experience transforming her family's second-generation business into a certified B-Corp powerhouse, Rebecca is now steering the global trajectory of a market-dominating natural skincare collective. In this sharp conversation, Seb and Rebecca deconstruct the traditional boundaries of business. From embedding Badger's core DNA into a holistic ecosystem of a waterless, five-ingredient crystallization chemistry to leveraging radical 10% profit-sharing equally distributed across all employees. Rebecca lays out the definitive blueprint for maximizing conscious enterprise potential. She delivers a masterclass on mission-driven, long-range scaling, while offering a grounded critique of the modern corporate obsession with greenwashing and explaining why genuine workplace culture is our ultimate weapon against standard capitalistic greed. Topics Discussed Rapid-fire Smash or Pass on corporate culture and scaling trends.Proof that ethical businesses can be hyper-profitable.Leading with a core mission to do more good than harm.The radical science behind a 4-ingredient sunscreen.Why going values-first beats traditional consumer data.Navigating pandemics, family boardrooms, and leadership handoffs.Radical profit sharing as the ultimate antidote to turnover. Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com

    43 min
  4. Equinox President on a LIVE Hotseat at Wellist Miami 2026 | Marc Mastronardi

    Jun 17

    Equinox President on a LIVE Hotseat at Wellist Miami 2026 | Marc Mastronardi

    We welcome Marc Mastronardi, President of Equinox and seasoned operational visionary, recorded live in a hard-hitting hot seat at the Wellist Wellness Week Miami 2026. Bringing over 25 years of experience leading major corporate transformations, Marc is now steering the global trajectory of the world's premier luxury lifestyle collective. In this sharp conversation, Seb and Marc deconstruct the traditional boundaries of fitness. From embedding Equinox's core DNA into a holistic ecosystem of Movement, Nutrition, Regeneration, and Community (MNRC) to leveraging hyper-personalized data at a molecular level, Marc lays out the definitive blueprint for maximizing human potential. He delivers a masterclass on high-performance living, while offering a grounded critique of the modern biohacking obsession and explaining why genuine community is our ultimate weapon against isolation. Topics Discussed Rapid-Fire "Smash or Pass" on Wellness TrendsDismantling the "Just a Gym" MisconceptionThe "Why Equinox" Narrative and the Core Mission of LongevityHyper-Personalization at a Molecular Level (Without the Extra Gadgets)The Biohacking Overcorrection: When Endless Optimization Becomes StressfulExecutive Vitality and the Realities of the 4:30 AM ClubCommunity as the Ultimate Antidote to Modern Isolation Connect with Marc on LinkedIn Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com

    9 min
  5. The Female Founder Wellness Economy LIVE from Wellist Miami 2026 | Shelly Kapoor Collins

    Jun 10

    The Female Founder Wellness Economy LIVE from Wellist Miami 2026 | Shelly Kapoor Collins

    We welcome Shelly Kapoor Collins, founder of Shatter Fund, powerhouse venture capitalist, and policy advisor, recorded live in a fast-paced, hard-hitting hot seat at the Wellist Wellness Week Miami 2026. Named one of Forbes’ “40 Women to Watch Over 40” and a prominent tech advisor to the Obama and Harris administrations, Shelly is on a mission to rewrite the traditional venture capital playbook. In this brief but powerful conversation, Seb and Shelly deconstruct the deep-seated biases of traditional VC funding and explore why "pattern recognition" is broken. From her contrarian investment strategy at the Shatter Fund to why she views energy and intuition as legitimate business data, Shelly delivers a masterclass on finding alpha in untapped markets and tackling society’s trillion-dollar bottlenecks. Topics Discussed Rapid-Fire "Smash or Pass" for FoundersUncovering Alpha by Ignoring VC PatternsAccess as the Ultimate Innovation LeverEnergy and Reiki in High-Stakes BusinessThe Trillion-Dollar Mental Health Productivity DrainMoving Beyond the "Female Founder" LabelThe Non-Profit Missing Piece for True Success Connect with Shelly on LinkedIn Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com

    6 min
  6. Miami Beach Mayor on a LIVE Hotseat at Wellist Miami 2026 | Steven Meiner

    May 29

    Miami Beach Mayor on a LIVE Hotseat at Wellist Miami 2026 | Steven Meiner

    Video viewers: we apologize for the mishap! The video will only be blocked for only about two minutes so please stay with us! We welcome Steven Meiner, Mayor of Miami Beach, recorded live in a fast-paced hot seat at the Wellist Wellness Week Miami 2026. A champion of modern governance, Steven shares how he is cutting through bureaucratic noise to transform a high-stakes tourist hub into a premier global wellness capital. In this brief but hard-hitting conversation, Seb and Steven deconstruct the intense trade-offs of rapid city expansion. They explore the strategy behind replacing chaotic spring break crowds with health festivals, the reality of chasing Blue Zone accreditation, and the "worst-case scenario" principle for making tough leadership decisions under pressure. Topics Discussed "Smash or Pass" City LogisticsThe Spring Break TransformationThe Infrastructure of Perception (FAR & Density)Hacking Late-Night Emails for GovernanceLaw & Order vs. Unlimited GrowthThe "Worst Case Scenario" Leadership PrincipleBlue Zone Accreditation: Project vs. RealityGlobal Fitness Capital vs. Bureaucratic FrictionThe Epicenter of South Florida TourismThe Compassionate City Paradox Connect with Steven on Instagram Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com

    14 min

  7. Season 1 Trailer

    Aware with Seb: Trailer

    Aware with Seb is a globally ranked podcast with one goal: to ELEVATE your life. Learn about MONEY, mindset, WELLNESS, spirituality, and LEADERSHIP not as separate lanes, but as parts of the same system. Sebastian Naum Leon, a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, and top-notch interviewer, dives deep with visionary LEADERS, experts, CEOs, artists, and entrepreneurs who are changing the game. This isn’t roll-your-eyes self-help. It’s real-life training to be a badass human. Awareness makes better humans. And better humans make better friends, partners, lovers, and leaders.

    1 min
  8. This Modern Buddhist Will Change How You Think | Hector Marcel

    May 20

    This Modern Buddhist Will Change How You Think | Hector Marcel

    We welcome Hector Marcel, the rebellious voice of modern Buddhism and a master of organizational change. From high-stakes corporate boardrooms to New York’s premier enlightenment studio, Hector has spent decades proving that ancient Tibetan technology is the ultimate tool for navigating the chaos of the 21st century. As a scholar, speaker, and mental health coach, he helps individuals and global teams hack the code of the human mind to unlock untapped potential and achieve excellence through stillness. In this conversation, Seb and Hector deconstruct the "Beautiful Lie" of reality and the physics of perception. They explore why we are "never enough" in a world of infinite potential, how to transform physical pain into bliss, and the controversial truth about "looksmaxxing" versus inner longevity. This episode is a practical guide to rewriting your personal script and finding profound joy within the ordinary, messy human experience. Topics Discussed Ancient Tech for Modern LifeThe "Bad Netflix Series" RealityThe Physics of Perception (0.0035%)Hacking Knee Pain for BlissCorporate Hector vs. Wellness HectorThe "F**k Off" Seed PrincipleLicking Honey Off a Razor BladeLooksmaxxing vs. ViewmaxxingIntention: The DNA of the SeedThe Timothée Chalamet Obsession Connect with Hector on Instagram Connect with Hector  on His Website Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com

    1h 17m
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Aware with Seb is a globally ranked podcast with one goal: to ELEVATE your life. Learn about MONEY, mindset, WELLNESS, spirituality, and LEADERSHIP not as separate lanes, but as parts of the same system. Sebastian Naum Leon, a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, and top-notch interviewer, dives deep with visionary LEADERS, experts, CEOs, artists, and entrepreneurs who are changing the game. This isn’t roll-your-eyes self-help. It’s real-life training to be a badass human. Awareness makes better humans. And better humans make better friends, partners, lovers, and leaders.

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  • Creator
    Sebastian Naum Leon
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sebastian Naum Leon
  • Show Website
    Aware with Seb

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