Live The Dream Podcast

Harinder Mullay

Welcome to the Live The Dream, hosted by Harinder Mullay. Each episode dives into real stories and honest conversations with creatives, thinkers, disruptors, and everyday people doing extraordinary things. 🎧 New episodes bi-weekly — exploring purpose, resilience, identity, and the messy middle of life. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a story worth hearing. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you get your podcasts.

  1. Burnout Isn’t Stress: Former Bomb Squad Expert Explains the Nervous System | Adam Grimm

    2h ago

    Burnout Isn’t Stress: Former Bomb Squad Expert Explains the Nervous System | Adam Grimm

    What if burnout isn’t just stress? In this episode of Live The Dream, Harinder sits down with Adam Grimm, founder of Pegasus Realm and creator of The Debrief, a community for high-performing men, founders, and operators who are tired of pretending they’re fine. Adam is a former Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal professional — better known as bomb squad — who has since moved into clinical psychology, coaching, trauma work, neurodivergence, burnout recovery, and organisational wellness. In this conversation, Adam shares how his military experience shaped the way he understands pressure, identity, purpose, nervous-system regulation, and what happens when high performers stay in survival mode for too long. We explore: 🎙️ why burnout is not the same as stress; 🎙️ how trauma and neurodivergence can overlap; 🎙️ why high-performing men often lose touch with joy; 🎙️ the difference between therapy, coaching, and mentorship; 🎙️ how the nervous system gets stuck in fight-or-flight; 🎙️ why breathwork can be a powerful tool for regulation; 🎙️ what it really means to “live the dream.” This is a powerful conversation for founders, coaches, leaders, veterans, public-service professionals, and anyone who looks like they’re coping on the outside but feels something very different underneath. 👤 Guest: Adam Grimm 🔗 Connect with Adam: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamgrimm808/ Pegasus Realm: https://pegasusrealm.com/ Coaching: https://adamgrimmcoach.com/The Debrief: [insert link] 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs & changemakers. Get the latest updates and BONUS Content: https://livethedreampodcast.com More about me and my projects: https://www.harindermullay.com/ Need growth infrastructure and systems to elevate your business: http://aurexaisolutions.com/ Want to learn more about my faith, check out: https://www.basicsofsikhi.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@harinder.mullay Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harinder-mullay/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harinder.mullay/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@harinder.mullay X - https://x.com/harindermullay Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/harindermullayofficial

    48 min
  2. You Are Not Broken: Jungian Coaching, Ego, Purpose & the Inner Work | Debra & Dr. Rob Maldonado

    6d ago

    You Are Not Broken: Jungian Coaching, Ego, Purpose & the Inner Work | Debra & Dr. Rob Maldonado

    🎙️ What if you’re not broken — you’re just living from the wrong self?In this powerful episode of Live The Dream, I sit down with Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob Maldonado, founders of CreativeMind, to explore Jungian coaching, shadow work, ego, purpose, consciousness, and the deeper spiritual journey behind personal and business transformation.Debra and Rob’s work brings together Jungian psychology, Eastern philosophy, neuroscience, and depth coaching to help people move beyond surface-level self-help and connect with their true self.This conversation goes far beyond typical coaching advice. We explore why so many people feel stuck despite outer success, how the ego creates limitation, why shadow work can reveal hidden potential, and why entrepreneurship itself can become a spiritual path.We also discuss:🎙️ Why you are not broken🎙️ The difference between therapy and depth coaching🎙️ How Jungian psychology helps us understand the unconscious🎙️ Why money should serve purpose, not ego🎙️ Why structure creates freedom🎙️ How shadow work reveals hidden parts of ourselves🎙️ Why coaches need both inner work and business structure🎙️ How entrepreneurship can become a path of individuation🎙️ The importance of trusting your vision and sharing your gifts with the worldOne of the most powerful themes from this episode is that real growth is not about becoming someone else — it is about becoming more conscious of who you truly are.If you’re a coach, founder, seeker, entrepreneur, or someone who feels called to do deeper work in the world, this episode will stay with you.👤 Guests: Debra Maldanado & Dr. Rob MaldanadoConnect with Debra, Dr. Rob and CreativeMind:CreativeMind: https://creativemindlife.comJungian Coach Training: https://creativemindlife.com/certification/jungian-coach/Book: Like a Spark from Fire: https://creativemindlife.com/certification/jungian-coach/🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs & changemakers.Get the latest updates and BONUS Content: https://livethedreampodcast.comMore about me and my projects: https://www.harindermullay.com/Need growth infrastructure and systems to elevate your business: http://aurexaisolutions.com/Want to learn more about my faith, check out: https://www.basicsofsikhi.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@harinder.mullayLinked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harinder-mullay/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harinder.mullay/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@harinder.mullayX - https://x.com/harindermullayFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/harindermullayofficial

    58 min
  3. Why Most Leaders Don’t Know How To Communicate | Dan Messinger

    Jun 18

    Why Most Leaders Don’t Know How To Communicate | Dan Messinger

    In this episode of Live The Dream, Harinder sits down with Dan Messinger, founder of Transforming Executive Presence, to explore what real leadership transformation actually looks like.Dan has spent decades helping leaders, executives and organisations develop deeper presence, stronger communication, healthier conflict resolution and more authentic leadership. But this conversation goes far beyond surface-level confidence or presentation skills.Dan shares why ego is often the biggest obstacle to growth, why humility is essential for real leadership, and how leaders can become conscious of the unconscious thought and behaviour patterns that shape the way they lead. He also explains how vulnerability can become a leadership superpower, why unresolved conflict quietly damages teams, and why so many managers are never taught the basic human skills needed to lead well.We also explore the difference between coaching and therapy, why AI cannot replace lived experience or intuition, and what it really means to help someone transform from the inside out.This is a powerful conversation for coaches, founders, executives, HR leaders and anyone interested in leadership, consciousness, emotional intelligence and the future of human connection in an AI-driven world.In this episode, we cover:🎙️ Why ego blocks real leadership🎙️ The difference between confidence and executive presence🎙️ How leaders can communicate without blame🎙️ Why vulnerability moves people more than authority🎙️ How conflict resolution can transform teams🎙️ Why AI cannot replace intuition, consciousness or lived experience🎙️ What it means to “keep on growing”👤 Guest: Dan Messinger🔗 Connect with Dan:Website: https://www.transformingexecutivepresence.com/LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-messinger/LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transforming-executive-presence/🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs & changemakers.Get the latest updates and BONUS Content: https://livethedreampodcast.comMore about me and my projects: https://www.harindermullay.com/Need growth infrastructure and systems to elevate your business: http://aurexaisolutions.com/Want to learn more about my faith, check out: https://www.basicsofsikhi.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@harinder.mullayLinked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harinder-mullay/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harinder.mullay/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@harinder.mullayX - https://x.com/harindermullayFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/harindermullayofficial

    43 min
  4. Why Men Need to Look Within: Healing, Masculinity & Leading With Dignity | Vincent Perez

    Jun 11

    Why Men Need to Look Within: Healing, Masculinity & Leading With Dignity | Vincent Perez

    In this episode of Live The Dream, Harinder sits down with Vincent Perez, founder of Equity Institute, Men’s Healing Network, Lead Within, and Dignity Compass. Vincent’s work sits at the intersection of men’s healing, dignity, leadership, education, emotional resilience, community, and systems change. Across his career, he has worked with schools, organisations, young men, incarcerated youth, community leaders, and men seeking deeper healing and accountability. This conversation explores what it really means for men to do the inner work — not as performance, not as surface-level self-improvement, but as a path towards responsibility, emotional honesty, service, and dignity. Vincent shares why men’s work needs to include deeper conversations about violence, trauma, race, power, accountability, and healing. He also opens up about his own journey, his work with men and boys, and why he believes men need spaces where they can be challenged, supported, and guided toward wholeness. In this episode, we cover: 🎙️ Why men need spaces for honest inner work 🎙️ What modern men’s work often misses 🎙️ Healing, accountability, and emotional responsibility 🎙️ Vincent’s work with young men and incarcerated youth 🎙️ Why dignity and belonging matter in leadership 🎙️ The role of Positive Intelligence and self-awareness 🎙️ How men can lead other men without reproducing harm 🎙️ Why service, purpose, and community are central to healing If you’re interested in men’s work, masculinity, leadership, healing, emotional resilience, education, or personal transformation, this episode will give you a lot to reflect on. 👤 Guest: Vincent Daniel Perez 🔗 Connect with Vincent:Website: https://www.vincentperez.co/Equity Institute: https://www.equity.institute/Men’s Healing Network: https://www.mhn.life/La Cima: https://lacima.org/ 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs & changemakers. Get the latest updates and BONUS Content: https://livethedreampodcast.comMore about me and my projects: https://www.harindermullay.com/ Need growth infrastructure and systems to elevate your business: http://aurexaisolutions.com/ Want to learn more about my faith, check out: https://www.basicsofsikhi.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@harinder.mullay Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harinder-mullay/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harinder.mullay/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@harinder.mullay X - https://x.com/harindermullay Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/harindermullayofficial

    40 min
  5. The CEO Advisor Warning Founders About AI, Exits & The Future of Business | Themos Pentakalos

    Jun 4

    The CEO Advisor Warning Founders About AI, Exits & The Future of Business | Themos Pentakalos

    In this episode of Live The Dream, Harinder Mullay sits down with Themos, a CEO advisor with over 35 years of experience across corporate leadership, B2B SaaS, private equity, M&A, software company exits and founder advisory. Themos has worked on both sides of the private equity table — from C-suite leadership and exits to advising founders preparing their companies for sale. In this conversation, he shares what most founders misunderstand about exiting a business, why private equity buyers care more about numbers than emotion, and how CEOs can prepare for the reality of dealing with investment bankers, analysts, lawyers and acquisition teams. But this conversation goes much deeper than business. Themos also shares his honest perspective on AI and why he believes the technology is not just good or bad — it is inevitable. He gives real examples of companies using AI to build internal CRMs, analyse thousands of customer service calls, rethink offshore teams, review marketing dashboards and change how software companies operate. At the heart of the conversation is a powerful message: AI can help with speed, analysis and automation, but it cannot replace human judgement, creativity, intuition, honesty and lived experience. We also explore Themos’s spiritual side, his retreat work, his belief in lifelong learning, and what “living the dream” means after decades in business. In this episode, we discuss: Why Themo no longer sees himself as a traditional coachWhat founders misunderstand before selling their companyThe private equity mindset behind acquisitions and exitsWhy AI is already reshaping B2B SaaS, customer service and marketingThe danger of outsourcing your thinking to AIWhy AI-generated content is making authenticity more valuableWhy CEOs still need trusted human advisorsThe importance of honesty in business and leadershipHow spiritual practice and self-awareness shape Themos’s next chapterIf you are a founder, consultant, coach, CEO, advisor or business owner trying to understand where AI fits — and where human experience still matters — this episode is for you. 👤 Guest: Themos Pentakalos🔗 Connect with Themos Pentakalos: Personal Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themos/Company Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drivemeta/Website: https://drivemeta.com/🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs & changemakers.Get the latest updates and BONUS Content: https://livethedreampodcast.comMore about me and my projects: https://www.harindermullay.com/Need growth infrastructure and systems to elevate your business: http://aurexaisolutions.com/Want to learn more about my faith, check out: https://www.basicsofsikhi.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@harinder.mullayLinked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harinder-mullay/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harinder.mullay/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@harinder.mullayX - https://x.com/harindermullayFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/harindermullayofficial

    41 min
  6. She Left Big 4 Corporate Life to Build a Purpose-Led Leadership Firm | Trisha Daho

    Jun 2

    She Left Big 4 Corporate Life to Build a Purpose-Led Leadership Firm | Trisha Daho

    In this episode of Live The Dream Podcast, I sit down with Trisha Daho, founder of Empowered Leadership Cultivation, a people and culture strategy firm helping organisations build better leaders, stronger teams, and more meaningful workplace cultures. Trisha spent years as a partner at a Big Four accounting and advisory firm before making the decision to leave corporate life and build something of her own — a firm she describes as “a small firm with a big heart and a big mission.” In this conversation, we explore what it really takes to walk away from prestige, security, and a global brand in order to build a life and business rooted in purpose. We discuss: 🎙️ Why Trisha left Big Four corporate life 🎙️ The fear and identity shift of starting again 🎙️ Building a purpose-led business from scratch 🎙️ Why self-awareness is essential for great leadership 🎙️ The emotional side of entrepreneurship and small business ownership 🎙️ The importance of balance after moving to France 🎙️ Why leadership starts with knowing yourself 🎙️ What “living the dream” really means beyond money and success This is a powerful conversation for founders, coaches, consultants, leaders, and anyone who feels like they are successful on paper but still searching for deeper meaning in their work and life. 👤 Guest: Trisha Daho 🔗 Connect with Trisha Daho: Personal Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishadaho/ Company Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowered-leadership-cultivation/ Website: https://empoweredlc.com/ 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs & changemakers. Get the latest updates and BONUS Content: https://livethedreampodcast.com More about me and my projects: https://www.harindermullay.com/ Need growth infrastructure and systems to elevate your business: http://aurexaisolutions.com/ Want to learn more about my faith, check out: https://www.basicsofsikhi.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@harinder.mullay Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harinder-mullay/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harinder.mullay/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@harinder.mullay X - https://x.com/harindermullay Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/harindermullayofficial

    34 min
  7. Why Coaches & Founders Who Ignore AI Will Be Left Behind | Brent Hultman

    May 27

    Why Coaches & Founders Who Ignore AI Will Be Left Behind | Brent Hultman

    What happens if coaches and founders ignore AI? In this episode of the Live The Dream Podcast, I sit down with Brent Hultman, founder of Kairos Profit Coach, to unpack one of the biggest shifts happening in business right now: the collision between AI, coaching, and founder discipline. Brent brings a rare perspective. Long before AI became mainstream, he was already working around intelligent-agent style systems — and in this conversation, he shares what business owners and coaches need to understand if they want to stay relevant, profitable, and future-ready. We explore: 🎙️ why founders need discipline when uncertainty hits 🎙️ how AI can support a business without replacing human connection 🎙️ what coaches risk when they ignore technological change 🎙️ why small businesses need sharper messaging, not bigger budgets 🎙️ how to grow profit without losing authenticity This episode is for: ✅ coaches ✅ consultants ✅ small business owners ✅ founders ✅ anyone trying to grow in a rapidly changing world If you’re building a business in 2026 and beyond, this conversation will challenge how you think about growth, leadership, and what comes next. 🔔 If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more conversations with founders, coaches, and business leaders shaping the future. 👍 —👤 Guest: Brent Hultman 🔗 Connect with Brent Hultman: Personal Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-hultman-93b4ba4/ Company Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kairos-profit-coach/ Website: https://kairosprofitcoach.com/ 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs & changemakers. Get the latest updates and BONUS Content: https://livethedreampodcast.com More about me and my projects: https://www.harindermullay.com/ Need growth infrastructure and systems to elevate your business: http://aurexaisolutions.com/ Want to learn more about my faith, check out: https://www.basicsofsikhi.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@harinder.mullay Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harinder-mullay/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harinder.mullay/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@harinder.mullay X - https://x.com/harindermullay Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/harindermullayofficial

    38 min
  8. She Lost Her Parents at 13… Then Built a Legacy That Earned an MBE | Bimmy Rai

    May 14

    She Lost Her Parents at 13… Then Built a Legacy That Earned an MBE | Bimmy Rai

    Bimmy Rai MBE joins Live The Dream Podcast for a powerful conversation on loss, faith, leadership, women’s rights, community service and what it really means to give back. After losing both parents by the age of 13, Bimmy was forced to grow up fast, protect her siblings and navigate life with strength, duty and faith. That experience became the foundation for decades of service across charity, community, equity, diversity and inclusion. In this episode, Bimmy shares the story behind receiving her MBE, her work with Sikh Women’s Aid, City Sikhs, fostering communities, women’s rights, mental health, interfaith work and why silence can no longer be the response to issues within our communities. This is a story of resilience, purpose, spirituality and legacy. Watch now and subscribe for more powerful stories from people living the dream through impact, service and purpose. —👤 Guest: Bimmy Rai MBE 🔗 Follow Bimmy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bimmyrai/ Linked In: ‪https://www.linkedin.com/in/bimmy-r-64760325/ 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs & changemakers. Get the latest updates and BONUS Content: https://livethedreampodcast.com More about me and my projects: https://www.harindermullay.com/ Needs growth infrastructure and systems to elevate your business: http://aurexaisolutions.com/ Want to learn more about my faith, check out:  ⁨@basicsofsikhi⁩  YouTube - @harinder.mullay Instagram - / harinder.mullay TikTok - / harinder.mullay X - https://x.com/harindermullay Linked In - / harinder-mullay Facebook - / harindermullaypodcast #diversityleader #inclusionleader #equityleader #mbe #ukpodcast #sikhpodcaster

    1h 26m

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Welcome to the Live The Dream, hosted by Harinder Mullay. Each episode dives into real stories and honest conversations with creatives, thinkers, disruptors, and everyday people doing extraordinary things. 🎧 New episodes bi-weekly — exploring purpose, resilience, identity, and the messy middle of life. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a story worth hearing. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you get your podcasts.