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The Ambition Lab is where ambition gets honest. Most people are building something. A business, a career, a family, a body, a life that actually means something. But nobody tells you the real cost of that kind of building — the sacrifices, the identity shifts, the seasons where everything feels like it is moving backwards before it moves forward.

Episodes

  1. 19h ago

    THE WISDOM YOU ALREADY CARRY

    What if the wisdom you're searching for is already within you? In this episode, Kristan Swan shares how self awareness, better questions, and the courage to challenge old beliefs can help us reconnect with our authentic selves. Show Notes Connect with Kristan Swan: - Website: https://kristanswan.com/

    32 min

  2. 1d ago

    CREATIVITY ISN'T A TALENT. IT'S A WAY OF LIVING

    What if creativity isn’t something you have to find, but something you’ve simply stopped noticing? In this episode, Mari Reisberg shares how her journey from trapeze artist to therapist shaped her belief that creativity belongs to everyone—and how reconnecting with it can transform the way we live, work, and grow. Show Notes Connect with Mari Reisberg: - Sustaining Creativity Podcast: "https://sustainingcreativity.buzzsprout.com/" (https://sustainingcreativity.buzzsprout.com/) - Mari Reisberg's Website: "https://marireisberg.com/" (https://marireisberg.com/)

    32 min

  3. 5d ago

    THE UNSETTLED SIGNAL

    What if feeling unsettled isn't a sign that something is wrong but a sign that it's time to pay attention? In this episode of The Ambition Lab, John Salzwedel shares how he walked away from a successful 30 year career to pursue a life of greater purpose, clarity, and fulfillment. Together, we explore decision-making, personal growth, and how to stop leaving life on the table. Connect with John Salzwedel: John Salzwedel's Website

    33 min

  4. Jun 30

    THE GAP BETWEEN BELIEF AND BEHAVIOUR

    Pressure doesn't create character it reveals it. In this episode of The Ambition Lab, Wisdom sits down with Jake Giffin to explore identity, pressure doesn't create character it reveals it. In this episode of The Ambition Lab, Wisdom sits down with Jake Giffin to explore identity, leadership, faith, and why closing the gap between belief and behavior changes everything. Connect with Jake Giffin: MADEMAN: The Blueprint: mademan.net Website: jakegiffin.com Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube & TikTok: @thejakegiffin LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thejakegiffin

    26 min

  5. Jun 27

    THE FILM MAKER WHO BUILD AI SYSTEMS

    In this episode of The Ambition Lab, Chad Owen shares his journey from documentary filmmaker to AI systems builder, explaining how curiosity, storytelling, and thoughtful experimentation shaped his approach to business. We explore how AI can help founders scale their expertise, stop being the bottleneck in their companies, and build systems that amplify—not replace—human value. Whether you're AI-curious or already experimenting, this conversation will change how you think about the future of work. Connect with Chad Owen and learn more about his work: • https://stimulus.io

    25 min

  6. Jun 26

    FAILURE IS TUITION

    In this episode of The Ambition Lab, Steve Anderson, author of The Bezos Letters, shares the lessons behind Amazon's remarkable growth and Jeff Bezos' approach to risk, failure, and innovation. Discover why failure can be the price of progress, how customer obsession fuels long-term success, and the mindset founders need to make better decisions and build resilient businesses.  You can find more of his work on "http://www.thebezosletters.com/"

    38 min

  7. Jun 21

    THE LIFE YOU ARE REACTING TO VS THE ONE YOU COULD DESIGN

    What happens when you've achieved everything you thought would make you happy yet something still feels missing? In this episode of The Ambition Lab, Wisdom sits down with Ted Kopecko, author of the international bestselling book Finding JOY… Journey Of You. After more than 30 years in business, architecture, and entrepreneurship, Ted discovered that success and fulfillment aren't always the same thing. Together, they explore the difference between being Life-Led constantly reacting to circumstances and becoming JOY-Led living with intention, purpose, and alignment. They discuss burnout, identity, mindset, time, and the hidden cost of building a life that looks successful but doesn't feel meaningful. If you've ever felt stuck despite doing everything "right," this conversation will challenge you to rethink what success really means. 🎧 Learn more, get a copy of Finding JOY… Journey Of You, and download the FREE Finding JOY Workbook at: https://www.FindingJOY.us

    27 min

  8. Jun 13

    THE TORN KNEE THAT BUILT LUMAFLEX

    What if your biggest setback became your greatest opportunity? In this episode of The Ambition Lab, I sit down with John Graham Harper, Founder and CEO of Lumaflex, to discuss how a torn knee led him to create the world's first FDA Class 2 cleared portable red light therapy device and one of Time Magazine's Best Inventions of 2023. John shares the story behind Lumaflex, the science of red light therapy, the challenges of building a medical device company from scratch, and the lessons he's learned about ambition, resilience, and solving real problems. If you've ever felt unqualified to pursue a big idea, this conversation is for you.

    32 min

  9. Jun 12

    TELL ME WHERE IT HURTS

    What if the biggest reason startups fail isn't bad timing or weak products but asking the wrong questions? In this episode of The Ambition Lab, investor and author Andrew shares why he turned decades of startup experience into a novel, The Entrepreneur's Odyssey. We explore the powerful lesson behind Chapter 4, "Tell Me Where It Hurts," and uncover why founders often hear what they want to hear instead of what customers are actually saying. From customer discovery mistakes to the hidden cost of self-deception, this conversation is a masterclass in finding the real problem before it's too late.

    27 min

  10. May 15

    engineering order, trading chaos

    What’s safer—building systems as an engineer or betting on markets as a trader? This episode breaks down the tension between steady career stability and high-stakes financial risk, where structure meets uncertainty and long-term security competes with the promise of fast rewards.

    13 min

  11. May 15

    No head start needed

    What happens when you’re thrown into the race late, with no connections, no shortcuts, and no safety net? “Trying to Compete Without a Head Start” dives into the pressure, hustle, and mindset of building success from scratch in a world where others seem miles ahead.

    15 min

  12. May 15

    Welcome to the ambition lab

    an introduction to the podcast

    2 min
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The Ambition Lab is where ambition gets honest. Most people are building something. A business, a career, a family, a body, a life that actually means something. But nobody tells you the real cost of that kind of building — the sacrifices, the identity shifts, the seasons where everything feels like it is moving backwards before it moves forward.

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  • Episodes
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