Beyond Blind Blaming

Kevin D St.Clergy
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What if the biggest thing holding you back... is something you can’t even see? Beyond Blind Blaming with Kevin D. St.Clergy dives into the hidden mindset blocks and patterns that keep high-achievers stuck. Each week, Kevin—author, mentor, and former Audiology Mastery host—talks with experts who’ve broken free and found purpose, power, and lasting success. If you're ready to stop blaming and start leading, this podcast is for you.

  1. The Top Legal Mistakes Every Entrepreneur Makes (and how to avoid them) | Andrea Sager

    3D AGO

    The Top Legal Mistakes Every Entrepreneur Makes (and how to avoid them) | Andrea Sager

    Andrea Sager thought she’d found her dream in big law, until she looked around and saw her future staring back, stuck in a chair she couldn’t escape. As an attorney, founder of Legalpreneur, and serial entrepreneur, Andrea Sager is on a mission to make legal protection accessible. She is here to help small business owners stop blindsiding themselves by ignoring what matters most. In this episode, Andrea Sager joins Kevin St. Clergy to reveal the real legal risks entrepreneurs overlook, how simple steps can protect (and empower) your business, and why both growth and healing start by addressing what’s hidden just beneath the surface. In this episode, Kevin and Andrea will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (06:09) Why proactive legal protection pays off (09:00) Legalpreneur: making legal services simpler (12:47) Trademark essentials and avoiding infringement (16:43) Why license compliance protects your business (19:12) The hidden cost of contract misunderstandings (20:51) Moving from templates to custom contracts (27:09) A life-changing investment in yourself (27:53) Overcoming the blocks that limit success Andrea Sager is a business attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of Legalpreneur, a platform helping entrepreneurs protect and grow their businesses with accessible legal services. She specializes in trademarks, contracts, and intellectual property, and is known for making legal strategy practical, empowering founders to build legally protected brands and scalable companies. Connect with Andrea: Legalpreneur’s Website: https://thelegalpreneur.com/  Andrea’s Website: https://andreasager.com/  Andreas’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-sager-82021147/  Andrea’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreasagerlaw/  Resources Mentioned: Legalpreneur by Andrea Sager: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRNZ5PNN  From Stuck to Breakthrough: Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge. This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships. Sign up today at blindblaming.com.

    31 min
  2. Unlocking Entrepreneurial Focus – Events, ADHD, and Beating Burnout | Stephanie Scheller

    MAR 24

    Unlocking Entrepreneurial Focus – Events, ADHD, and Beating Burnout | Stephanie Scheller

    What if the key to entrepreneurial breakthroughs isn’t working harder, but building a business and a life that actually work for your brain? Most of us chase productivity hacks, but what if we’re solving the wrong problem? Stephanie Scheller, known as the "ADHD event alchemist," is the founder of Grow Disrupt and internationally known for translating brain science into real-world support for entrepreneurs. A bestselling author, violinist, and creative producer, Stephanie has dedicated her career to reimagining business success for people who think differently. In this episode, Stephanie and Kevin St. Clergy unpack the traps of blind blaming, the power of neurodiversity, and how purposeful structure and self-awareness can help business owners thrive, without losing themselves in the grind. In this episode, Kevin and Stephanie will discuss: (03:47) How an ADHD event happened by accident (08:12) Why coaching isn’t Stephanie’s  happy place (10:34) ADHD misconceptions in entrepreneurship (13:55) The hidden impact of hormones on ADHD (16:30) Improving your team communication strategy (20:24) Be your own number one fan (23:51) Breakthrough plus structure equals healthy growth (26:40) Disruptive marketing that actually connects (32:43) Why burnout recovery needs stillness (34:06) Commitment grows through real investment (37:54) Investing in meaningful connections (42:37) From overwhelm to order sprint (44:43) Do what actually works for you Stephanie Scheller, “ADHD event alchemist”, is the founder of Grow Disrupt, a marketing and growth strategy firm helping businesses break through plateaus with data-driven insights and bold experimentation. She empowers leaders to challenge conventional thinking, align strategy with execution, and drive sustainable, scalable growth in competitive markets. Connect with Stephanie: Grow Disrupt: https://www.growdisrupt.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniescheller/  Resources Mentioned: Marketing That Works by Stephanie Scheller: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQRWX1PG/  Purple Cow by Seth Godin: https://www.amazon.com/dp/014101640X To Find a Nameless Fae by AJ Lancaster: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GNN25C3G Find Your Yellow Tux by Jesse Cole: https://www.amazon.com/dp/161961846X/  Essentialism by Greg McKeown: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0804137404/  From Stuck to Breakthrough: Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge. This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships. Sign up today at blindblaming.com.

    46 min
  3. Train Your Brain: Neuroscience, Meditation and the Power of Neurofeedback | Ariel Garten

    MAR 17

    Train Your Brain: Neuroscience, Meditation and the Power of Neurofeedback | Ariel Garten

    What if your mind’s greatest obstacles aren’t real threats, but runaway thoughts you never chose? And what if reclaiming your focus could rewire your life? Neuroscientist and entrepreneur Ariel Garten has spent decades translating the mysteries of the brain into practical tools for calm, focus, and well-being. As co-founder of Muse, the pioneering brain-sensing headband, she’s at the intersection of neuroscience, mindfulness, and technology, helping hundreds of thousands train their minds, rather than be controlled by them. Ariel joins Kevin St. Clergy to unpack why meditation works, how real-time neurofeedback demystifies calm, and practical ways to stop blind blaming and start training your brain for resilience and peace. In this episode, Kevin and Ariel will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (03:40) Creating Muse for meditation (07:58) Sleep tips, caffeine and mindfulness (10:12) Amygdala scanning for real or imaginary danger (14:18) How phone-free nights improve sleep (19:23) Meditation breakthroughs with Muse (25:48) Meditation meets wearable technology (27:52) Prioritize what matters (33:05) Shifting from a fixed mindset (33:45) Embracing change and adaptability (37:57) Electrical signals in the body Ariel Garten is a neuroscientist, psychotherapist, and tech entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Muse, the brain-sensing headband that brings real-time meditation feedback to millions. Blending science, design, and mindfulness, she helps people train their brains, improve focus, and build healthier relationships with stress and performance. Connect with Ariel: Muse: https://choosemuse.com/ Ariel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariels_musings/  Resources Mentioned: Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735211299 How to Change by Katy Milkman: https://www.amazon.com/dp/059308375X/ The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg: https://www.amazon.com/dp/081298160X  From Stuck to Breakthrough: Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge. This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships. Sign up today at blindblaming.com.

    41 min
  4. How The Hawk Method Frames Marketing for Real Results | Erik Huberman

    MAR 10

    How The Hawk Method Frames Marketing for Real Results | Erik Huberman

    Erik Huberman learned firsthand that blaming external forces can blind leaders to the truth, and sometimes sink a company for good. As founder and CEO of Hawke Media, Erik has built one of America’s fastest-growing marketing consultancies, scaling thousands of brands and pioneering data-driven strategies for lasting growth. He’s also the author of The HAWK Method, with insights featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur. In this episode, Erik joins Kevin St. Clergy to reveal how uncovering hidden challenges, taking ownership, and making bold decisions drive real-world results. Expect hard lessons, practical frameworks, and a refreshingly honest take on what separates companies that thrive from those that fail. In this episode, Kevin and Erik will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (04:00) Marketing struggles and agency failures (06:56) Distilling marketing into public speaking (11:42) Facebook ads performance decline (15:58) Building employee confidence (16:46) Emotional AI monitoring clients (21:12) Gen Z work ethic and balance (25:54) Resilience in business adversity (27:59) Leadership and financial resilience (31:32) Transforming workplace culture (34:24) Building a high-performance culture (37:01) Environment shapes community dynamics (40:31) Mental performance and therapy insights Erik Huberman is the founder and CEO of Hawke Media, a leading US marketing consultancy that’s helped thousands of brands scale with strategic, data-driven solutions. A serial entrepreneur, bestselling author of The Hawke Method and sought-after speaker, he’s been recognised on Forbes 30 Under 30 and shaped modern digital marketing practices. Connect with Erik: Erik’s Website: https://erikhuberman.com/  Erik’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikhuberman/ Erik’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikhuberman/  Resources Mentioned: The Hawke Method by Erik Huberman: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1631957015 From Stuck to Breakthrough: Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge. This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships. Sign up today at blindblaming.com.

    42 min
  5. Strategy First for Powerful Personal and Business Brands | Karen Leland

    MAR 3

    Strategy First for Powerful Personal and Business Brands | Karen Leland

    What if you could build a powerful brand not by chasing big media hits, but by consistently lighting “a lot of little fires”? Karen Leland, branding and marketing strategist, author, and CEO of Sterling Marketing Group, is Kevin St. Clergy’s guest this week. With over 15 years of guiding Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurs, her work bridges the gap between business systems and authentic brand presence. Together, they unpack how branding has shifted from quick sprints to enduring marathons, where targeted messaging, ongoing self-audit, and overcoming blind spots – not drunk marketing or ego – are key to staying relevant and impactful. In this episode, Kevin and Karen will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (03:43) Journey to branding and marketing (08:37) Starting many fires persistently (10:58) Targeted marketing beats broad exposure (15:10) Personal branding beyond the self (19:09) Stop reactive drunk marketing (22:20) Thought leadership requires substance (25:56) Revitalizing a construction brand (28:02) Navigating branding challenges today (30:46) Why the problem is your culture (37:47) Key branding and marketing insights Karen Leland is president of Sterling Consulting Group, a branding and customer service expert with over 25 years of experience helping leaders and teams excel. She’s the Brand Mapping Strategy, and a respected keynote speaker and consultant on business communication and service culture. Connect with Karen: Karen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karentiberleland/ Sterling Consulting Group: https://sterlingmarketinggroup.com/ Resources Mentioned: The Brand Mapping Strategy by Karen Leland: https://www.amazon.com/dp/159918589X Joel Barker’s Paradigm Paralysis: https://jeffshore.com/2010/01/paradigm-paralysis/ From Stuck to Breakthrough: Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge. This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships. Sign up today at blindblaming.com.

    25 min
  6. Blockchain, AI, and the Myths That Hold Us Back | Armando Pantoja

    FEB 24

    Blockchain, AI, and the Myths That Hold Us Back | Armando Pantoja

    Armando Pantoja, known as the Tall Guy Tycoon, reveals why persistence, not perfection, is the secret ingredient tech entrepreneurs and investors often overlook. With a deep background at the cutting edge of fintech, blockchain, and artificial intelligence, Armando blends street-level financial wisdom with futuristic insights. He’s a multi-company founder and celebrated voice who’s not afraid to disrupt business-as-usual thinking, guiding both individuals and enterprises toward long-term success in modern finance. In this episode, Armando joins Kevin St. Clergy to bust myths about cryptocurrency, demystify the realities of AI and blockchain, and reveal the real blind spots that hold people back – from compounding returns to the dangers of unchecked ego. In this episode, Kevin and Armando will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (06:35) Persistence over talent (07:57) Redefining failure as learning (10:34) Power of compounding explained (16:08) Ego greed and financial collapse (20:23) Quantum computing for food logistics (21:25) Quantum computers revolutionize predictions (23:48) Wrap-up and contact information Armando Pantoja is a US-based tech entrepreneur, fintech expert, and bestselling author of The Strategic Millionaire. Known as “Tall Guy Tycoon,” he blends software engineering, blockchain and financial education to help audiences build strategic wealth. A TEDx speaker and recognized innovator, he inspires through insights on crypto, investing and financial literacy. Connect with Armando: Armando’s Website: https://www.whoistallguytycoon.com/index.html  Armando’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tallguytycoon/ Armando’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tallguytycoon/  Resources Mentioned: The Strategic Millionaire by Armando Pantoja: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZJY36V2  From Stuck to Breakthrough: Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge. This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships. Sign up today at blindblaming.com.

    25 min
  7. Asking Better Questions to Negotiate Anything | Alex Carter

    FEB 17

    Asking Better Questions to Negotiate Anything | Alex Carter

    Ever wondered why your toughest negotiations often start long before you enter the room? What if the real battle isn’t with others, but the stories you tell yourself? Alex Carter is a world-renowned negotiation expert, clinical professor at Columbia Law School, and bestselling author of "Ask for More." Her work with the United Nations, global leaders, and Fortune 500 companies has shaped how thousands approach both business and everyday conversations, showing negotiation is a daily practice rooted in self-awareness and advocacy. In this episode, Alex breaks down the hidden traps of blame, the role of self-reflection, and how asking better questions – of yourself and others – can transform conflict into partnership and unlock real change. In this episode, Kevin and Aex will discuss: (00:00) Negotiation and knowing your value (03:23) Empowering others through integrity (06:40) Asking better questions without blame (12:43) Asking what instead of why (14:39) Preventing conflict with negotiation (18:59) Rethinking how sales really works (22:06) Shifting from blame to collaboration (26:20) Winning beyond the finish line (27:13) Building success through partnership (30:41) Sales as problem solving through connection (34:42) Walking through life’s challenges Alex Carter is a Columbia Law School professor and director of its Mediation Clinic, and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of “Ask For More”. A leading negotiation expert, she trains organisations worldwide, advises public institutions, and speaks widely on negotiation, equity, and leadership. Her TEDx talk has reached hundreds of thousands globally. Connect with Alex: Alex’s Website: https://alexcarterasks.com/  Alex’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrabcarter/  Alex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrabcarter   Resources Mentioned: Ask For More by Alex Carter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982130482  From Stuck to Breakthrough: Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge. This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships. Sign up today at blindblaming.com.

    37 min
  8. AI Won’t Fix Your Business – Leadership Will | David DeWolf

    FEB 10

    AI Won’t Fix Your Business – Leadership Will | David DeWolf

    Will AI help your business grow or quietly undermine your culture? In this episode, visionary entrepreneur David DeWolf reveals why leaders can’t afford to sit back and “let AI happen.” As companies rush to automate, the real competitive advantage isn’t just better technology – it’s stronger leadership, clearer communication, and a culture built for change. David is the Founder and CEO of Knownwell, an AI-powered CRM helping organizations build smarter, more human-centred relationships. With decades of experience in digital transformation, leadership, and scaling high-performance teams, David brings a rare blend of technical insight and real-world business wisdom. Together, David and Kevin St. Clergy explore how to avoid the trap of “blind blaming,” why extreme ownership is the fastest path to growth, and how intentional culture turns disruption into opportunity. If you’re a founder, executive, or team leader navigating AI, leadership, and the future of work, this conversation will change how you think about building a business that lasts. In this episode, Kevin and David will discuss: (04:11) Elevating work through AI (07:41) Scaling leadership through reinvention (10:25) Reflecting on leadership accountability (15:16) Leadership reflection and accountability (20:03) Dignity in leadership decisions (22:58) Prioritise team investment strategy (26:30) Morning routine shapes mindset (31:39) Keys to effective leadership (35:09) Empathy unlocks leadership potential (36:11) Proactive performance review framework (44:10) The value of mentorship David DeWolf is a veteran entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of Knownwell, an AI-powered CRM redefining how relationships drive growth. With decades of leadership across software, investing, and ministry, David helps purpose-driven leaders build businesses that scale with clarity, trust, and long-term impact. Connect with David: Knownwell: https://knownwell.com/ David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ddewolf/ David’s Website: https://daviddewolf.com/ Resources Mentioned: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0787960756 AI Knowhow Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4umjv0k2QPRUibC2zwzPjW The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus by Eric Harvey: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1492632694 From Stuck to Breakthrough: Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge. This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships. Sign up today at blindblaming.com.

    46 min
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What if the biggest thing holding you back... is something you can’t even see? Beyond Blind Blaming with Kevin D. St.Clergy dives into the hidden mindset blocks and patterns that keep high-achievers stuck. Each week, Kevin—author, mentor, and former Audiology Mastery host—talks with experts who’ve broken free and found purpose, power, and lasting success. If you're ready to stop blaming and start leading, this podcast is for you.

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  • Creator
    Kevin D St.Clergy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Blind Blaming LLC
  • Show Website
    Beyond Blind Blaming

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