The Stormy Stories Show

Angela Robertson
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Building a company isn’t a straight line. It’s messy, unpredictable, and sometimes a little stormy. On The Stormy Stories Show, Angela Robertson sits down with CEOs, founders, and tech leaders to talk about the moments you don’t usually hear about. The tough decisions, the unexpected pivots, the pressure of leadership, and the lessons that only come from navigating real storms in business. These are honest conversations about building, scaling, and leading through uncertainty in the world of technology and innovation.

  1. 4d ago

    Miranda Lievers - Co-Founder, Thinkific & Founder, Torch the Playbooks

    What happens when the startup playbook that got you here stops working? In this episode of The Stormy Stories Show, Angela Robertson sits down with Miranda Lievers, Co-Founder of Thinkific and Founder of Torch the Playbooks, to unpack the messy middle of scaling a business. Drawing from her experience helping grow Thinkific from a scrappy startup through a $1B+ IPO, Miranda shares why scaling requires founders to rethink the habits, systems, and leadership styles that worked in the early days. They explore why leaders need to get out of their own way, how to recognize when old playbooks no longer fit, the impact of AI on established ways of working, and why sustainable growth is about being directionally correct rather than perfect. Miranda also reflects on stepping away for a two-year sabbatical, rediscovering what mattered to her, and why founders need to build at a pace that both they and their teams can actually sustain. If you’re navigating growth and wondering why scaling feels harder than you expected, this conversation is a reminder that you’re not alone. Connect with Miranda and learn more about Torch the Playbooks: https://torchtheplaybooks.com/ For founders whose businesses are too big to wing it and too small to feel stable.

    Miranda Lievers - Co-Founder, Thinkific & Founder, Torch the Playbooks

  2. Sep 1

    Darryl Hillock - Founder & CEO, Beatify

    What happens when you build a product people want, prove the market exists, and then watch forces outside your control bring it crashing down? On this episode of The Stormy Stories Show, Angela Robertson sits down with Darryl Hillock, Founder & CEO of Beatify, to unpack his journey from music entrepreneur to building one of the earliest blockchain-powered music streaming platforms. Darryl shares what happened when the crypto collapse disrupted a platform that had already attracted thousands of users, the personal and financial cost of rebuilding, and why failure ultimately gave him the clarity to create something stronger. They also explore the future of creator ownership, digital identity, direct payments, and why founders need the right people around them when things get difficult. It’s a conversation about resilience, ownership, and having the conviction to keep building when walking away would be easier.

    Darryl Hillock - Founder & CEO, Beatify

  3. Aug 25

    Bhavya Aggarwal – Founder & CEO, zipBoard

    What does it really take to build a company when success doesn’t happen overnight? In this episode of The Stormy Stories Show, Angela Robertson sits down with Bhavya Aggarwal, Founder and CEO of zipBoard, to explore the realities of building a bootstrapped SaaS company through uncertainty, setbacks, and constant change. Bhavya shares the challenges of rebuilding after an early co-founder departure, learning to trust her own judgment, and redefining success around solving meaningful problems one customer at a time. She and Angela also explore why more technology doesn’t always create better collaboration, how AI can support experts without replacing human judgment, and why some of the biggest opportunities for founders are hiding inside industries and workflows others overlook. It’s a candid conversation about resilience, trust, sustainable growth, and accepting that building something meaningful takes time.

    Bhavya Aggarwal – Founder & CEO, zipBoard

  4. Aug 18

    Alice Heiman - Founder, Alice Heiman, LLC

    What happens when revenue plateaus and the sales tactics that used to work stop delivering? On this episode of The Stormy Stories Show with Angela Robertson, Angela sits down with globally recognized sales strategist Alice Heiman, founder of Alice Heiman, LLC and host of Sales Talk for CEOs. Alice has spent decades helping CEOs improve sales performance, grow revenue, and increase company valuation. Alice breaks down why CEOs can never fully step away from sales, even as their companies scale. She shares how changing buyer behaviour is forcing companies to rethink go-to-market strategy, why building buyer confidence has become critical in B2B sales, and how CEOs can use AI strategically instead of falling into what she calls "random acts of AI." For leaders facing stalled growth, Alice also offers three practical places to start: look for opportunities within your existing customer base, turn happy customers into introductions and referrals, and strengthen the partners who can actually help you grow. This conversation is a practical look at how CEOs can remove friction from the buying process, help their teams sell more effectively, and find growth opportunities that may already be right in front of them.

    Alice Heiman - Founder, Alice Heiman, LLC

  5. Aug 11

    Melissa L'Heureux-Hache – Founder, VEGAIN Nutrition

    What does it take to build a category-defining consumer brand in one of the world's most competitive industries? In this episode of The Stormy Stories Show with Angela Robertson, Angela sits down with Melissa L'Heureux-Hache, Founder of VEGAIN Nutrition, to explore what it really takes to challenge industry giants with innovation, conviction, and relentless execution. Melissa shares how VEGAIN transformed plant-based sports nutrition by focusing on performance first, why bootstrapping forced smarter decisions, and how investing in technology has created a lasting competitive advantage. From launching breakthrough products to scaling into major retailers like Costco, this conversation is packed with lessons on leadership, product innovation, resilience, and building a business designed for the long game. Whether you're a founder, CEO, entrepreneur, or product builder, this episode offers practical insights into creating a brand that customers genuinely believe in.

    Melissa L'Heureux-Hache – Founder, VEGAIN Nutrition

  6. Aug 4

    Andrea Krupa - President & CEO, PhotoSat

    What does it take to lead a highly technical company through uncertainty while building a culture that thrives? In this episode of The Stormy Stories Show, Angela Robertson sits down with Andrea Krupa, President & CEO of PhotoSat, to explore her unconventional path from counseling psychology and adventure therapy to leading one of the world's leading geospatial technology companies. Together, they discuss why leadership is ultimately about people, even in the most technical organizations. Andrea shares how she transformed PhotoSat's culture, the importance of asking "dumb questions," and why curiosity is one of the greatest leadership strengths a CEO can have. She also opens up about one of the most difficult periods of her career, navigating the sudden loss of her father while steering the company through a major business crisis, and the lessons she learned about resilience, responsibility, and leading through uncertainty. They also dive into the future of AI, mining, satellite intelligence, and why better data doesn't always lead to better decisions unless it's validated and trustworthy. Whether you're a founder, CEO, or leader navigating your own storms, this conversation is packed with practical leadership insights and powerful personal stories.

    Andrea Krupa - President & CEO, PhotoSat

  7. Jul 28

    Elisabeth Cooke - Chief Executive Officer, Dignii Technologies Inc.

    What does it really take to build a workplace where people thrive? In this episode of The Stormy Stories Show, Angela Robertson sits down with Elisabeth Cooke, CEO and Co-Founder of Dignii Technologies, to unpack why workplace culture is one of the most important business strategies leaders often overlook. Elisabeth explains why diversity and inclusion should never be viewed as a checkbox exercise, but as a measurable driver of innovation, performance, and long-term business success. Together, they explore how leaders can create psychologically safe workplaces where employees feel empowered to speak up, challenge ideas, and contribute at their highest level. The conversation also dives into the realities of leading a mission-driven company, the isolation many founders experience, and why curiosity, humility, and adaptability are becoming the defining leadership traits of the future. Elisabeth also shares her perspective on AI, why it should remain a tool rather than a replacement for human leadership, and how founders can intentionally build inclusive cultures from day one instead of trying to fix them later. Whether you're a founder, CEO, or people leader, this episode offers practical insights into building organizations where trust, accountability, and high performance go hand in hand.

    Elisabeth Cooke - Chief Executive Officer, Dignii Technologies Inc.

  8. Jul 21

    Adam Greenberg - CEO, MakeShift & Founder, Leaders2Give.org

    What does it really mean to lead with both your head and your heart? In this episode of The Stormy Stories Show, Angela Robertson sits down with Adam Greenberg, CEO of MakeShift and Founder of Leaders2Give.org, to explore the human side of leadership. Adam shares why creating a sense of belonging is one of the most important responsibilities of a CEO, how he balances financial performance with people-first leadership, and why some of the hardest decisions leaders make involve people, not strategy. The conversation dives into the pressures leaders face behind closed doors, from difficult personnel decisions to the loneliness that can come with carrying the weight of a business. Adam also opens up about the challenges of building and operating a nonprofit in Mexico designed to support vulnerable children and families facing medical crises, and the unexpected lessons that came with solving a problem that turned out to be more complex than anyone anticipated. If you're a founder, CEO, or leader navigating your own storm, this episode is a powerful reminder that leadership isn't about having all the answers — it's about making thoughtful decisions, staying grounded in your values, and remembering that business is ultimately about people. In this episode, you'll hear about:  Building a culture of belonging in high-performance teams  Balancing financial KPIs with human outcomes  The difficult reality of managing underperformance  Why some leadership decisions require patience, not speed  Lessons from building a nonprofit from the ground up  The importance of trusted people and financial discipline when scaling a business

    Adam Greenberg - CEO, MakeShift & Founder, Leaders2Give.org
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Building a company isn’t a straight line. It’s messy, unpredictable, and sometimes a little stormy. On The Stormy Stories Show, Angela Robertson sits down with CEOs, founders, and tech leaders to talk about the moments you don’t usually hear about. The tough decisions, the unexpected pivots, the pressure of leadership, and the lessons that only come from navigating real storms in business. These are honest conversations about building, scaling, and leading through uncertainty in the world of technology and innovation.

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  • Creator
    Angela Robertson
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
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