The Amanda Dake Podcast

Amanda Dake
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Welcome to The Amanda Dake Podcast How it started. How it's going. Every week I sit down with founders, executives, and high achievers for one honest conversation about their journey the decisions that changed everything, the moments that don't make the highlight reel, and what it actually took to get here. What I've noticed after years of these conversations is the same thread running through almost every story. A moment where success was visible on the outside but something underneath didn't add up. Where the life they were living and the life they were capable of weren't the same one. These conversations will make you think. Some of them will surprise you. And at least one of them will change the way you see your own story.

  1. 3d ago

    Why Authority Matters More Than Ever | Christine Blosdale Interview

    If imposter syndrome is keeping you invisible, this conversation will reframe it. In this episode of How It Started, How It's Going, I sit down with Christine Blosdale, the Expert Authority Coach, to talk about what it really takes to get seen, trusted, and paid for what you already know. Christine spent 20 years in broadcast radio before turning the thing she had been doing naturally for years—spotting the gold in other people and helping them see what they couldn't see for themselves—into a business.  We talk about why you can't read the label from inside the bottle, what imposter syndrome can actually tell you, how confusing offers and messaging cost you attention, and why simplifying what you do often makes it easier for people to say yes. We also get into the role of AI and why it should enhance your authority, not replace your voice. If you're a leader, founder, or expert who knows you have more to say but sometimes gets in your own way, this one is worth a listen. How It Started: 20 Years in Radio   How It Shifted: Giving Away Advice Before Realizing It Was a Business   The Blind Spot: Seeing What You Can't See for Yourself   How It's Going: Helping Experts Get Seen, Trusted, and Paid   What's Next: Staying Human in an AI World Subscribe for more How It Started, How It's Going conversations with people navigating growth, reinvention, and what comes next. Connect with Christine: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-blosdale-579697168/  Website: https://www.ExpertAuthorityCoach.com  Connect with Amanda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-dake  Website: https://amandadake.com

    Why Authority Matters More Than Ever | Christine Blosdale Interview

  2. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Enjoy: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing MIKAYLA NOGUEIRA EXCLUSIVE: The Story She’s Finally Ready to Tell from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Jay sits down with beauty creator Mikayla Nogueira to go beyond the online persona and share the real story behind her rise. Mikayla opens up about the struggles that shaped her before finding success, the viral moment that changed her life overnight, and the painful reality of a marriage impacted by addiction and divorce. She also shares how she found her way forward, reconnected with her high school first love, and launched her own beauty brand with Sephora. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Built-in protections for teens. JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Why Share Your Story Now? 01:31 Beyond The Influencer Persona 02:46 Childhood Memories That Shaped Her 03:45 Bullying & Discovering Makeup At Age 10 05:24 The Insecurities Behind the Confidence 06:48 Expressing Her True Self Online 08:55 The Origin Of Her Passion For Makeup 11:18 Work Ethic And Thinking Big 12:37 Creating Her Very First YouTube Video 13:58 Presenting A 50-Page Business Plan 16:30 Returning To Her Hometown & Donating Makeup 18:00 Getting Hired At Ulta Beauty 23:52 Letting Go of the Future She Planned 28:10 Losing Her Job and Finding a New Path 31:34 The First Viral Video 37:08 Manifesting Success & Building A Content Engine 41:53 Experiencing Her First Cancellation 45:25 Reflecting on Past Controversies 48:56 The Mental Health Toll of Rapid Growth 52:54 The Boston Accent 56:48 Meeting Her Ex-Husband Cody 59:41 Navigating Addiction In A Relationship 01:04:08 Dating An Influencer & Dating An Addict 01:05:56 Marriage Through Addiction and Relapse 01:13:00 A Harrowing Late-Night Emergency 01:18:11 Making the Decision to Divorce 01:33:53 The Path To Divorce 01:40:46 Finally A Fresh Start 01:46:45 Reconnecting With High School First Love, Zach 01:52:21 Building Her Beauty Brand (POV) 01:57:30 Looking Back 01:59:34 Mikayla On Final Five Episode Resources: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/share/1C43BCLCFi/?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@mikaylanogueira Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mikaylajmakeup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

    You Might Enjoy: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

  3. Sep 17

    Escaping the Grind: How Cornelius Schmahl Went From Launching Uber Cities to Thailand

    He launched Uber cities at 27 and managed a massive P&L across Germany, Africa, and Russia.  Then, business owner burnout forced a full reset. In this episode Amanda Dake talks with entrepreneur and coach Cornelius Schmahl about how it started — chasing attention through hard work, scaling teams at Rocket Internet and Uber, thriving in high-pressure markets — and how it's going — recovering from burnout, building a balanced life in Thailand, and now building AI to optimize rideshare marketplaces. Cornelius shares why his "back against the wall" mentality kept him forcing outcomes long after he was financially secure, how a slipped disk became the wake-up call, and why nearly a decade with a coach has been his highest-ROI decision.  You'll hear his take on entrepreneur burnout recovery, work life balance, entrepreneur mindset strategies that actually stick, leadership without ego, and why human connection matters more in an AI-driven world. If you're navigating success that doesn't feel sustainable, this is a roadmap for how to recover from burnout while still building something that matters. Key moments in this episode: ➡️ How It Started: Chasing Attention to Uber ➡️ How It Scaled: Launching Cities and Managing Millions ➡️ The Turning Point: Burnout and the Health Wake-Up Call ⭐️ How It's Going: Thailand, Balance, and Intentional Work ⭐️ What's Next: AI for Rideshare and Coaching for Impact Subscribe for weekly How It Started, How It's Going conversations — stories of high-performing leaders navigating growth and transition. Connect with Cornelius: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornelius-peter-schmahl/  Website: https://viriatos.co  and https://unicorn.coach  Connect with Amanda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-dake  Website: https://amandadake.com  Find Your Blindspot: https://blindspot.amandadake.com  Founder Studio Experience: https://founderstudioexperience.com

    Escaping the Grind: How Cornelius Schmahl Went From Launching Uber Cities to Thailand

  4. Sep 3

    Signals for Success: Reading Body Language with Christopher Carter

    Body language expert Christopher Carter reveals the nonverbal habits that are quietly shaping how you're perceived in sales, leadership, and everyday conversation. A former theater PhD candidate turned professional mentalist and speaker, Christopher shares the eye contact trick that fixes "distracted" video calls, why crossed arms shut people down without you realizing it, and how his stage training became the foundation for helping leaders overcome imposter syndrome. Plus: the story of performing for tennis legends in Doha, Qatar, and surviving a rowdy first gig in a West Virginia dive bar. A practical, entertaining conversation for anyone who wants to connect better — on stage, on screen, or across the table. Key Moments: 00:23 – How Amanda and Christopher met at a Chicago business conference 01:24 – From theater PhD candidate to professional mentalist 04:21 – His first paid gig: a rowdy biker bar in West Virginia 06:01 – Performing for tennis legends Nadal and Ferrer in Doha, Qatar 08:50 – The #1 hurdle in communication: self-awareness 11:00 – The trade show study on open vs. closed body language 12:07 – Why you can't read body language and make eye contact online at the same time 15:08 – The sticky-note fix for staying present on video calls 22:54 – How Amanda accidentally named his signature program "Signals for Success" 23:30 – His three flagship programs 24:54 – What's next: multi-day immersive training Connect with Christopher Carter:  Website: https://christophercarter.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophercarterspeaker/ Connect with Amanda Dake:  Website: https://amandadake.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-dake/

    Signals for Success: Reading Body Language with Christopher Carter

  5. Aug 19

    Why High Achievers Self-Sabotage | Allie Casazza on the Neuroscience Fix

    Allie Casazza built a multi-eight-figure business — then realized the success wasn't the point. In this episode, the behavioral neuroscience practitioner and master hypnotherapist breaks down why smart, driven people keep hitting the same wall: the subconscious "set point" running 95% of your decisions. She shares the moment that broke her (standing in a store, unable to afford both tampons and toothpaste), how she turned a $99 course into eight figures, and why she walked away from all of it to rewire brains instead of declutter homes. This is the episode for leaders who've done everything right and still feel like something is missing. Key Takeaways from Allie's Journey: Recognize Your Roots: Understanding where you come from can help you identify the constraints you need to overcome. Pivot with Purpose: When you feel out of alignment, don't be afraid to shift your focus. Your passion may lie in a completely different area. Build a Community: A membership model fosters ongoing relationships and support, which can be more beneficial than one-time transactions. Leverage Your Skills: Use your unique talents and experiences to create value for others; this can lead to unexpected success. Connect with Allie:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliecasazza/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allie_thatsme Take the Quiz: The Hidden Block Secretly Running Your Business  Connect with Amanda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-dake/ Founder Studio Experience: https://founderstudioexperience.com Get Amanda's Book: https://amandadake.com/book

    Why High Achievers Self-Sabotage | Allie Casazza on the Neuroscience Fix

  6. Jul 1

    If You Can't Find What You're Looking For, Create It

    What happens when you can't find what you're looking for?  Lea Woodford creates it. From broadcasting school where they told her at 19 her career had an expiration date, to founding her own media empire and a private jet company, Lea Woodford has built everything on one principle: frustration is fuel. In this conversation, Lea breaks down her journey from local media to luxury branding, revealing how she took control of her content strategy and saw a 780% increase in LinkedIn engagement.  We dive into why most brands are "swimming in the sea of sameness," what "brand perception" actually means, and why tangibility still wins in an AI world. What You'll Learn: 0:00 — The expiration date they gave her at 19 3:45 — Why she walked away from local media 7:20 — "You don't own your personal brand" — the hard truth about broadcasting 12:30 — Single mom, no child support, building from nothing 18:15 — How she accidentally became a speaker 22:40 — Frustration → Innovation: the Speaker Life Media origin story 28:10 — The 780% LinkedIn turnaround 32:00 — Why most brands drown in sameness 37:15 — Tangibility, luxury branding & the private jet company 42:30 — The Speaker Life Summit difference (no pitch fests) 47:00 — Leaving a legacy: "send the ladder back down" 🔗 Connect with Lea Woodford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leawoodford/ → Speaker Life Media: https://www.speakerlifemedia.com → Legacy Jets: https://legacyjetservices.com/ 📚 Amanda's Resources: → Take the Blindspot Quiz: https://blindspot.amandadake.com → "6 Moves To Your Next 6 Figures": https://amandadake.com/book → Amanda's website: https://amandadake.com

  7. Jun 25 ·  Video

    Just Because You CAN Doesn't Mean You SHOULD

    Just because you can do it all doesn't mean you should. If you're a high-achieving entrepreneur who's exhausted from doing everything yourself, this conversation is your wake-up call.  Strategic advisor Amanda Dake breaks down why capable leaders get trapped in misalignment, doing tasks that drain their energy and stall their growth. We dive into: • The "just because you can" trap- and why it's killing your fulfillment • How to run a time audit that reveals what's actually eating your day • Using human design, DISC, and StrengthsFinder to identify your blind spots • Why isolation is the hidden amplifier of entrepreneur overwhelm • Practical delegation strategies that don't feel like losing control Amanda also shares two free tools: a blind-spot quiz and a custom AI guide built to help you identify your unique alignment profile.If you've been telling yourself "I'll just handle it"- this is the conversation you didn't know you needed.  Stop doing everything. Start doing what matters. 🔗 Take Amanda's blind-spot quiz: https://blindspot.amandadake.com 🔗 Learn more about Amanda Dake: https://amandadake.com

  8. Jun 3

    The 7-Figure Business Built on a Layoff | Andrew Chesnutt

    Andrew Chesnutt didn't plan to build a seven-figure business. He planned to keep his job. When that was taken from him, he had to figure out what he was actually good at — and what he found changed everything. In this episode Andrew talks about the pivot from corporate trainer to entrepreneur, why most webinars fail and what to do instead, the power of story over features, and the small inner circle that has made every hard moment survivable. In this episode: • Why he calls bad corporate training "academic assault" • How stories light up the brain in a way features never will • Why entrepreneurs' baseline stress level is what most people feel as panic • Why webinars are not dead — AI is just making them worse • How to find the people whose honesty is the point Connect with Andrew: https://theauthorityforge.com Connect with Amanda: Take the free Business Blind Spot Quiz: https://blindspot.amandadake.com Website: https://amandadake.com

    The 7-Figure Business Built on a Layoff | Andrew Chesnutt
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Welcome to The Amanda Dake Podcast How it started. How it's going. Every week I sit down with founders, executives, and high achievers for one honest conversation about their journey the decisions that changed everything, the moments that don't make the highlight reel, and what it actually took to get here. What I've noticed after years of these conversations is the same thread running through almost every story. A moment where success was visible on the outside but something underneath didn't add up. Where the life they were living and the life they were capable of weren't the same one. These conversations will make you think. Some of them will surprise you. And at least one of them will change the way you see your own story.

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  • Creator
    Amanda Dake
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    The Amanda Dake Podcast