Telling My Story

Chiwetelu Henry
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Telling My Story is a podcast that explores real journeys of business growth, career development, entrepreneurship, and personal transformation. Through authentic conversations and powerful life experiences, each episode shares lessons, challenges, and breakthroughs designed to inspire, empower, and help listeners grow with purpose and confidence.

  1. 3h ago

    Aligned Success: How Human Design Helps Entrepreneurs Build a Business That Actually Fits with Stefanie Carlstedt

    What if the reason you're feeling stuck, burned out, or frustrated in your business isn't because you're failing—but because you're following a blueprint that was never designed for you? In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with Certified Human Design Coach and Business Mentor Stefanie Carlstedt to discuss her journey from burnout and business collapse to finding clarity, alignment, and sustainable success through Human Design. After spending years trying to build success through traditional business strategies, Stefanie realized that the problem wasn't her effort—it was the misalignment between who she was and how she was trying to operate. Today, she helps entrepreneurs understand their unique design so they can make better decisions, avoid burnout, improve leadership, and grow businesses that feel authentic and fulfilling. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or someone searching for greater purpose and clarity, this conversation offers powerful insights into personal growth, business success, and self-discovery. If you are interested in learning more about Stefanie's work visit: http://stefcarlstedt.com/

    15 min

  2. 21h ago

    Discipline, Entrepreneurship, and the Long Road to Success with Mike Barefoot

    What does martial arts have to do with entrepreneurship? More than you might think. In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and martial artist Mike Barefoot. With over 27 years in the staffing industry and 37 years in martial arts, Mike shares how discipline, resilience, relationship-building, and continuous learning helped him build a profitable business, generate over $50 million in revenue, and create lasting success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, leader, or someone looking to improve your mindset, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and real-world lessons.

    23 min

  3. 22h ago

    Mindset Intelligence: Leading, Thriving, and Staying Human in the Age of AI with Ana Smith

    What if success isn't the destination—but the beginning of a deeper journey? In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with leadership strategist, author, TEDx speaker, and Mindset Architect Ana Smith. Drawing from more than 25 years of leadership experience with organizations such as Microsoft, GE, HP, and American Express, Ana shares powerful insights on mindset intelligence, attention management, burnout prevention, leadership in the age of AI, and what it truly means to thrive beyond success. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, professional, or someone navigating change, this conversation offers practical strategies for building resilience, improving focus, and creating sustainable success without sacrificing your health, relationships, or purpose. you can view Ana's work on: https://brightflare.com/

    27 min

  4. 2d ago

    From $150K in Debt to Building a Thriving SEO Agency: Senthilkumar's Story of Resilience, Reinvention, and Purpose

    What do you do when years of hard work leave you with debt, burnout, and uncertainty? In this episode of Telling My Story, entrepreneur and SEO expert Senthilkumar Subramanian shares his powerful journey from building multiple businesses and accumulating over $150,000 in debt to creating a thriving SEO agency that helps businesses grow through Google and AI search. We discuss entrepreneurship, resilience, business pivots, the impact of COVID-19, the future of SEO, and why true success comes from purpose rather than profit alone. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone navigating a major life transition, this conversation offers valuable lessons on perseverance, reinvention, and creating meaningful impact. you can view Senthilkumar's work on: https://seowithsenthil.com/seo-crash-course/

    20 min

  5. 3d ago

    Leadership in Action: Driving Growth, Innovation, and Lasting Impact with Christopher Swing

    What does it take to successfully lead across multiple industries while driving innovation, growth, and lasting impact? In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with executive leader, board director, investor, educator, and healthcare innovator Christopher Swing. With experience spanning healthcare, logistics, finance, manufacturing, consulting, and private equity, Christopher shares the lessons he's learned from leading organizations through growth, transformation, and complex business challenges. We discuss leadership, operational excellence, mentorship, healthcare innovation, private equity, continuous improvement, and what it takes to build high-performing teams in an ever-changing business environment. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, aspiring leader, or business professional, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately. You can view Christopher work on: https://www.swingceo.com

    28 min

  6. 3d ago

    The Game of Ten®: Overcoming Self-Doubt, Leading with Awareness, and Unlocking Your Highest Potential with Steve Barton

    What if the biggest obstacle to your success isn't a lack of skill, knowledge, or opportunity—but hidden patterns of fear, self-doubt, guilt, and shame? In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with executive coach, author, and creator of The Game of Ten®, Steve Barton, to explore how awareness can transform the way we lead, perform, and live. Drawing on nearly five decades of business experience and leadership development, Steve shares how high achievers can move beyond reactive thinking and access a state of clarity, confidence, and intentional action. We discuss the hidden psychology behind peak performance, why success doesn't always create fulfillment, how intuition strengthens leadership, and practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt and stress. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, aspiring leader, or someone seeking greater purpose and peace of mind, this conversation offers actionable insights that can help you elevate every area of your life. You can view Steve work on: https://www.stevebartoncoaching.com

    29 min

  7. 6d ago

    Building a Business That Runs Without You: Leadership, Systems, and Scaling with Dan Brault

    In this episode of Telling My Story, entrepreneur and business strategist Dan Brault shares how business owners can build companies that grow without becoming completely dependent on them. Drawing from more than 15 years of experience in leadership, sales, business development, and over $100 million in real estate transactions, Dan explains why many entrepreneurs become the bottleneck in their own businesses and how they can break free through better systems, leadership, operational leverage, and AI-powered solutions. We discuss founder dependency, scaling challenges, leadership development, business systems, and practical strategies for creating a company that delivers both growth and freedom. Whether you're a startup founder, small business owner, or experienced entrepreneur, this conversation provides actionable insights to help you build a stronger, more scalable business. Learn more about Dan Brault: https://leaderos.co/

    18 min

  8. 6d ago

    Delegate, Elevate & Accelerate: Building Smarter Businesses with AI and Virtual Assistants with Louis Swart

    How can entrepreneurs stop being the hardest-working and lowest-paid people in their own businesses? In this episode of Telling My Story, Louis Swart—entrepreneur, business coach, speaker, author, and Founder of Ironbrij—shares lessons from more than 35 years of building, scaling, and selling businesses. We discuss the power of delegation, how AI and Virtual Assistants can transform productivity, the leadership principles behind successful teams, and why many business owners unknowingly create bottlenecks that prevent growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur, coach, business owner, or leader looking to reclaim your time and scale more effectively, this episode is packed with practical strategies and real-world insights to help you work smarter, grow faster, and build a business that supports the life you want.

    28 min
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Telling My Story is a podcast that explores real journeys of business growth, career development, entrepreneurship, and personal transformation. Through authentic conversations and powerful life experiences, each episode shares lessons, challenges, and breakthroughs designed to inspire, empower, and help listeners grow with purpose and confidence.

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  • Creator
    Chiwetelu Henry
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
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    © Chiwetelu Henry
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