The Ambition Lab

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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.

  1. Jul 31

    THE VALUE YOU CAN'T SEE

    What is your business really worth? Rafael Pinho shares how founders can uncover hidden value, improve financial clarity, and build businesses that create lasting value beyond revenue. Connect with Rafael Pinho and TD Pine Advisors: - Website: https://tdpine.com/ - Free Business Assessment: https://tdpine.com/

  2. Jul 24

    PLAN B BECOMES PLAN A

    What do you do when the dream you've spent years pursuing suddenly ends? In this episode, Jack Oujo shares how losing his shot at Major League Baseball led him to build a thriving wealth management firm and why sometimes Plan B becomes the best version of Plan A. Show Notes Connect with Jack Oujo: - Website: https://oujowealth.com/ - Book: Too Smart to Be an Umpire

  3. Jul 15

    THE HAMSTER WHEEL TRAP

    What if the business you've worked so hard to build is actually running your life? In this episode, Peter Boolkah explains how founders fall into the Hamster Wheel Trap® and shares practical strategies for building a business that creates freedom instead of dependence. Show Notes Connect with Peter Boolkah: - Website:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H465YQMP - Book: YOUR BUSINESS SUCKS

  4. Jul 13

    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/

  5. Jul 12

    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/)

  6. Jul 8

    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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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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  • Creator
    Whiz
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
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