Fear Knot Podcast

Christopher Merendino
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My life has taken me to many interesting places. From service as Navy SEAL, to operational investment management in remote Africa, to successful corporate turnarounds as a Private Equity CEO, I have faced and overcome a variety of challenges. Working in these difficult situations and with great people has made me very curious about what it is that make certain people succeed, no matter what. This podcast is dedicated to having real discussions with people who overcome fear and find success.

  1. 08/10/2025

    Shannon Keegan - Professional Opera Singer

    I had an amazing conversation with professional Opera singer, Shannon Keegan. We discussed risk, art, vulnerability, and overcoming the self-doubt that prevents us from pursuing excellence.

    1h 14m

  2. 07/25/2025

    Rich Diviney - Navy SEAL Commanding Officer, Author, Speaker

    I have a conversation with former Navy SEAL Commanding Officer, Rich Diviney, to talk about the attributes and neuroscience behind achieving our goals, becoming leaders, and developing mental strength.

    1h 3m

  3. 07/17/2025

    Coach Dean - 3 Spartan Arrows

    Coach Dean is back to tell the story of three of his high school athletes who exemplified grit, determination, and resilience, and overcame challenges to do great things as Michigan State Spartan Football players.

    57 min

  4. 07/11/2025

    Greg Kerr - Author, AI Innovator, Entrepreneur, Veteran

    Greg Kerr is a Marine veteran, former Pentagon employee, entrepreneur, and early user of AI in US Government work and his own endeavors. I talk with Greg about his new book on the new AI-led economy and what the new world order looks like once AI is fully leveraged.

    1h 32m

  5. 06/13/2025

    Ruper Degas Part 2 - Comedian, Actor, Health Advocate

    In Part 2 of our discussion, we dive into the global food supply chain and the many issues we face as an unhealthy global population.

    1h 52m

  6. 06/06/2025

    Rupert Degas Part 1 - Comedian, Actor, Health Advocate

    I had a great, hilarious, and informative discussion with Rupert Degas. We talk overcoming fear in art and career, taking control of your life and health, and making sure you are informing yourself on important issues.

    1h 3m

  7. 05/30/2025

    Jana Schmidt - CEO in Private Equity, Tech, Financial Services, and Energy

    I had an extraordinary conversation with Jana Schmidt, a seasoned CEO with experience in PE and a host of diverse industries including Tech, Financial Services, and Energy. Jana discusses how she creates cultures that are both enjoyable to work in and hyper-obsessed with winning. She shares insights from the highs and lows of her career and how the bad times often lead to the biggest breakthroughs.

    1 hr

  8. 05/22/2025

    Kevin Maas - IYKYK - Learning about Social Media and AI from a successful Gen Z influencer, entrepreneur, and aspiring politician

    I speak with Kevin Maas who has had been a YouTube, Instagram, and Podcast influencer since the age of 11. We discuss how he has used social media to develop a successful podcast and to create numerous viral posts, how AI will change the digital world as we know it, and how to be an entrepreneur in the modern world.

    1h 10m
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My life has taken me to many interesting places. From service as Navy SEAL, to operational investment management in remote Africa, to successful corporate turnarounds as a Private Equity CEO, I have faced and overcome a variety of challenges. Working in these difficult situations and with great people has made me very curious about what it is that make certain people succeed, no matter what. This podcast is dedicated to having real discussions with people who overcome fear and find success.

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  • Creator
    Christopher Merendino
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Christopher Merendino
  • Show Website
    Fear Knot Podcast