Entrepreneur Audacity

Angie Verzeletti

Entrepreneur Audacity is where driven people come to think bigger, move faster, and stop playing small. This podcast brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders who are actually in the arena - building, failing, learning, and winning. We break down what it really takes to grow a business, lead at a high level, and stay mentally sharp while doing it. No fluff. No recycled advice. Just real stories, real strategy, and the mindset required to operate at the top.

  1. 2d ago

    Why Men Struggle to Speak Up | Men's Mental Health Awareness

    Men's mental health, toxic masculinity, and male depression take centre stage in this episode. Entrepreneur Audacity kicks off its first men's mental health awareness conversation with host Angie and guest Rangi, unpacking why so many men bottle up their emotions and stay silent instead of talking. It's a real look at emotional regulation, trauma, and relationships and why lived experience often teaches better support than book knowledge alone. We discuss how vulnerability can coexist with masculinity, why so many men stay silent instead of reaching out for support, and why learning to speak honestly can improve partnerships, parenting, and self-respect. If you've ever wondered why men don't open up, or you're looking for men's mental health resources for yourself or someone you love, this conversation is a starting point. Key Topics: Fear of judgment can keep men silent about their emotionsEmotional suppression often comes out later as anger or burnoutTrauma and unresolved pain can shape present-day reactionsVulnerability can be a strength, not a weakness- Emotional regulation helps reduce conflict and miscommunication- Lived experience can make support feel more real and trustworthyHealing requires self-awareness, honesty, and accountabilityBreaking unhealthy cycles matters in relationships, parenting, and personal growthNotable ideas: It is okay not to be okay.Speaking honestly can prevent pain from building up over time.Real growth starts with understanding your own patterns.Healing becomes easier when people stop pretending everything is fine.JOIN OUR MAN TALK FACEBOOK COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1065633029216454 Apply to be on the show: ⁠⁠https://forms.office.com/r/vYGqHNt85r⁠⁠ Connect with the show: Insta - / entrepreneuraudacity FaceBook - / entrepreneuraudacity Website - ⁠⁠https://www.entrepreneuraudacity.com⁠⁠ Connect with Angie: Insta - / angieverzeletti LinkedIn - / angie-verzeletti-6924a4210 Website - ⁠⁠https://www.angieverzeletti.com⁠⁠ Podcast Links Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.... Spotify -⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7wQJrQs.... AmazonMusic - ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cad.... IheartRadio - ⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-en.... PocketCast - ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/110a06a98/podcast....

  2. 4d ago

    How to Quit Smoking (and Beat Addiction) | Jessi Hartnett

    Learning how to quit smoking, overcoming addiction andsilencing negative self talk are at the heart of this Entrepreneur Audacity episode, as Angie Verzeletti sits down with writer, coach and podcaster Jessi Hartnett. Jessi shares exactly how to quit a habit that started at 13, how she beat addiction and workaholism after leaving a stressful, male dominated career in land survey and construction, and how trusting your intuition became the turning point that helped her heal. The conversation explores how to quit the cycle of negative self talk, rebuild self worth after burnout, and why small consistent action beats waiting for the perfect moment to start a business.   Who This Episode Is For This episode is for entrepreneurs on the edge of burnout,women in male dominated industries feeling isolated or overextended, anyone recovering from addiction (whether to smoking, substances or simply busyness), new mothers navigating identity loss, and creatives held back by perfectionism or fear of being seen online.   Key Topics Discussed Jessi Hartnett introduces herself as a wife, mother,entrepreneur, writer, podcaster and coachHer path from a scientific, numbers driven mindset intoconstruction related work in land survey, and the isolation that came with itHow quitting smoking and moving away from addiction became aturning point for reconnecting with intuitionSmoking as a coping mechanism that started at 13 and becametied to stress, perfectionism, workaholism and emotional avoidanceHow male dominated work environments intensify stress, selfreliance and the need for external validationThe role of negative self talk in keeping Jessi stuck incycles of pressure, shame and overworkThe practices that actually helped: intuition, real selfcare, affirmations, journaling, rest and self compassionThe gap between fluffy self improvement advice and theharder work of actually changing behaviour, habits and thought patternsMotherhood as an initiation that reshaped Jessi's identityand opened the door to creativity and writingPractical advice for starting a business, showing up onsocial media and avoiding burnout by keeping goals small and manageable  Apply to be on the show: ⁠⁠https://forms.office.com/r/vYGqHNt85r⁠⁠ Connect with Jessi: https://www.honoryourheart.net https://www.tiktok.com/@honoryourhearthttps://www.instagram.com/_honor_your_heart/https://www.youtube.com/@JessiHartnetthttps://www.facebook.com/JessiHartnettHonorYourHeart/   Connect with the show: Insta - / entrepreneuraudacity FaceBook - /entrepreneuraudacity Website - ⁠⁠https://www.entrepreneuraudacity.com⁠⁠ Connect with Angie: Insta - / angieverzeletti LinkedIn - / angie-verzeletti-6924a4210 Website - ⁠⁠https://www.angieverzeletti.com⁠⁠   Podcast Links Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.... Spotify -⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7wQJrQs.... AmazonMusic - ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cad.... IheartRadio - ⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-en.... PocketCast - ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/110a06a98/podcast....

  3. Aug 13

    How to Pivot Boldly (Without Apologizing for It) | Angie Verzeletti

    Most people treat a pivot like a confession. Angie treats it like data. In this solo episode, Angie Verzeletti unpacks what an audacious pivot actually looks like in business and career, and why it has nothing to do with quitting or giving up. Drawing from her own shift out of weight loss and health coaching into identity, confidence, and leadership coaching, she breaks down the mindset, timing, and decision making behind a pivot that actually sticks. We discuss why pivoting is a data-driven decision, why the messy middle is usually a good sign, and how to avoid the biggest mid-pivot mistakes that can water down your message and slow your growth.Who this episode is for:Anyone standing at a crossroads in their business or career who feels the pull to change direction but is worried about what it will look like, what people will think, or whether it means admitting failure. If you've ever second guessed a shift because it wasn't tidy or linear, this one's for you.You'll learn:- Why a pivot should be treated as a data driven decision, not an emotional one - Why the "messy middle" is usually a sign you're on the right track, not the wrong one - The biggest mistake people make mid pivot that waters down your message and stalls your growth - How to reposition your brand and identity without over explaining or apologizing for the change - The real difference between pivoting and quitting, and why so many people confuse the two - How to know when a pivot is actually ready to happen versus when you're just chasing discomfort - Why clarity comes from action, not from waiting until you feel one hundred percent sure - How to carry your audience and your credibility with you when your focus shifts - What to do when the new direction feels exciting but not yet fully provenApply to be on the show: ⁠⁠https://forms.office.com/r/vYGqHNt85r⁠⁠ Connect with the show: Insta - / entrepreneuraudacity FaceBook - / entrepreneuraudacity Website - ⁠⁠https://www.entrepreneuraudacity.com⁠⁠ Connect with Angie: Insta - / angieverzeletti LinkedIn - / angie-verzeletti-6924a4210 Website - ⁠⁠https://www.angieverzeletti.com⁠⁠ Podcast Links Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.... Spotify -⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7wQJrQs.... AmazonMusic - ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cad.... IheartRadio - ⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-en.... PocketCast - ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/110a06a98/podcast....

  4. Aug 11

    Why Hard Work Alone Will Never Make You Rich | Austin Hancock

    Most people think working harder is the answer. AustinHancock says it's actually the trap. In this episode, Angie Verzeletti sits down with AustinHancock, a real estate investor, business owner, coach, consultant, speaker, and podcast host based in San Clemente, California. Austin shares how a rebellious childhood, years in the Marine Corps, and a career in construction shaped the way he now builds businesses around the life he wants, instead of building a life around his business. From flips and rentals to seller financing and service based companies, Austin breaks down what it actually takes to movefrom trading hours for dollars into real ownership and freedom. You'll learn: How Austin went from a self described "black sheep" teenager in Oklahoma to serving in the Marine Corps and deploying to Iraq in 2007 and 2008Why the military mindset of improvise, adapt, overcome still drives every business decision he makesHow he transitioned from construction and home building into real estate investing, including flips, rentals, and seller financingWhy trading time for money is the ceiling on your income, and how learning to lead and delegate breaks through itHow Austin reverse engineers his life first, then builds businesses that fund that lifestyle, including time forfamily, surfing, and travelWhy the right partner matters more than trying to change the wrong one, in both business and relationshipsHow ego can fuel you early on, and exactly when it turns into a liabilityWhat real leadership looks like, drawn from the poor leadership Austin witnessed firsthand in the militaryWhy starting earlier beats waiting for the perfect plan, and why doing nothing is often the biggest riskof allWhat audacity really means to Austin: going against the grain and standing your ground even when othersdisagreeWho this episode is for: Anyone who feels stuck trading time for money and sensesthere's a different way to build wealth and freedom, especially those drawn toreal estate, business ownership, or breaking out of a conventional path.   Apply to be on the show: ⁠⁠https://forms.office.com/r/vYGqHNt85r⁠⁠ Connect with Austin: https://www.instagram.com/austin.hancock1 https://www.instagram.com/theoutsidershow https://www.youtube.com/@theoutsidershow    Connect with the show: Insta - / entrepreneuraudacity FaceBook - /entrepreneuraudacity Website - ⁠⁠https://www.entrepreneuraudacity.com⁠⁠ Connect with Angie: Insta - / angieverzeletti LinkedIn - / angie-verzeletti-6924a4210 Website - ⁠⁠https://www.angieverzeletti.com⁠⁠   Podcast Links Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.... Spotify -⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7wQJrQs.... AmazonMusic - ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cad.... IheartRadio - ⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-en.... PocketCast - ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/110a06a98/podcast....

  5. Aug 6

    How Understanding Your Past Shapes Your Future Impact | Angie Verzeletti

    In this episode, Angie Verzeletti explores how to reframeyour relationship with past experiences, turning pain and struggles into powerful sources of motivation and authenticity. Discover practical strategies to extract lessons, redefine your story, and uncover your true purpose. Key Topics Why your past is not the problem but your current relationship with it isThe importance of changing your narrative around traumatic or challenging experiencesHow the stories we tell ourselves shape our identity and futureThe role of lived experience in building credibility and authenticityPractical exercise: identifying and listing lessons from your biggest past momentThe significance of asking "what did this make possible?" rather than "why did this happen to me"How witnessing others’ stories can influence and deepen your purposeTransforming past pain into a meaningful purpose that guides your life  Apply to be on the show: ⁠⁠https://forms.office.com/r/vYGqHNt85r⁠⁠   Connect with the show: Insta - / entrepreneuraudacity FaceBook - /entrepreneuraudacity Website - ⁠⁠https://www.entrepreneuraudacity.com⁠⁠ Connect with Angie: Insta - / angieverzeletti LinkedIn - / angie-verzeletti-6924a4210 Website - ⁠⁠https://www.angieverzeletti.com⁠⁠   Podcast Links Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.... Spotify -⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7wQJrQs.... AmazonMusic - ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cad.... IheartRadio - ⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-en.... PocketCast - ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/110a06a98/podcast....

  6. Aug 4

    How to Improve Your Leadership Skills and Stop Seek Validation from Others | Brandon Kilty

    Join me for a powerful conversation with Brandon Kilty as heshares his extraordinary journey from construction sites and personal struggles to becoming a mentor in emotional mastery, leadership, and self-empowerment. Discover insights into overcoming limiting beliefs, harnessing your inner potential, and living with audacity and purpose. Learn how to release the need of external validation and improve your leadership through self-reflection. Key Topics: Brandon's transition from theconstruction industry to online entrepreneurshipThe significance of openingunlocked doors to break through fears and limitationsLessons learned from ayahuascaceremonies about ego dissolution and purposeBuilding self-belief throughawareness, presence, and emphasizing emotional capacityThe importance of leadership,capacity building, and creating a supportive brotherhood for menHow to redefine identity andcultivate confidence by understanding your core beliefsStrategies to shift from victimmentality to personal responsibilityThe practice of extreme ownershipand how it transforms perspectivesCultivating patience and trustduring the challenging “leap of loneliness”Insights into balancing personaland business life, and protecting your energyThe power of community,authenticity, and vulnerability in leadershipThe role of intentionalenvironments and rituals in personal growth  Connect with Brandon https://crbrotherhood.tiiny.site/ Instagram @Brandonkiltycoaching   Apply to be on the show: ⁠⁠https://forms.office.com/r/vYGqHNt85r⁠⁠ Connect with the show: Insta - / entrepreneuraudacity FaceBook - / entrepreneuraudacity Website - ⁠⁠https://www.entrepreneuraudacity.com⁠⁠   Connect with Angie: Insta - / angieverzeletti YouTube - ⁨ / @angieverzeletti LinkedIn - / angie-verzeletti-6924a4210 Website - ⁠⁠https://www.angieverzeletti.com⁠⁠   Podcast Links Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify -⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7wQJrQs.... AmazonMusic - ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cad.... IheartRadio - ⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-en.... PocketCast - ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/110a06a98/podcast....

  7. Jul 30

    3 Warning Signs You’re Stuck in an Identity Crisis (And How to Escape)

    In this episode, Angie Verzeletti unpacks the concept of the"identity trap" that prevents many from reaching their full potentialdespite external success. Discover how your brain resists change, what signsindicate you're stuck, and actionable steps to free yourself from limitingidentities. Key Topics What is an identity trap and how it keeps you stuckemotionally and psychologicallyThe neuroscience behind why your brain resists change and new identitiesThe three key signs that reveal you're caught in an identity trapHow success can sometimes highlight internal dissatisfaction rather than fulfillmentThe reticular activating system and its role in reinforcingexisting beliefsPractical reframing techniques to shift your self-perception and identityHow to consciously decide and own your new identity for genuine transformationThe importance of writing down your current and desired identities as a first stepOvercoming fear and resistance when stepping into a new version of yourselfThe role of self-awareness and mindset in achieving lasting changeApply to be on the show: ⁠https://forms.office.com/r/vYGqHNt85r⁠Connect with the show:Insta - / entrepreneuraudacity FaceBook - / entrepreneuraudacity Website - ⁠https://www.entrepreneuraudacity.com⁠ Connect with Angie:Insta - / angieverzeletti YouTube - ⁨ / @angieverzeletti LinkedIn - / angie-verzeletti-6924a4210 Website - ⁠https://www.angieverzeletti.com⁠ Podcast LinksApple Podcast - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast..⁠.Spotify -⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7wQJrQs..⁠.AmazonMusic - ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cad..⁠.IheartRadio - ⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-en..⁠.PocketCast - ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/110a06a98/podcast..⁠.

  8. Jul 28

    This is How You Start a Business and Replace your FIFO Income | Ichtus Breytenbach

    In this episode, Ichtus shares his inspiring journey fromFIFO worker to successful mortgage broker and business owner, emphasizing the importance of resilience, environment, and purpose. He discusses overcoming life's hurdles, the power of structure, trusting your gut, and how audacity can propel you into your best life. Key Topics: Transitioning from FIFO to entrepreneurship by changingenvironmentsThe role of adversity in shaping success and resilienceBuilding and scaling a mortgage broking businessstep-by-stepMaintaining focus and managing burnout with structure andself-careThe significance of trusting your intuition and acting ongut feelingsThe importance of defining personal success versus externalvalidationHow channeling emotions positively drives growthThe impact of teamwork, especially working alongside apartnerThe value of celebrating milestones and enjoying the journeyWhy audacity involves removing the fear of judgment  Connect with Ichtus https://www.instagram.com/frontlinefinanceservices/https://www.facebook.com/frontlinefinanceservices/https://frontlinefinanceservices.com.au/  Connect with the show: Insta - / entrepreneuraudacity FaceBook - / entrepreneuraudacity Website - https://www.entrepreneuraudacity.com   Connect with Angie: Insta - / angieverzeletti LinkedIn - / angie-verzeletti-6924a4210 Website - https://www.angieverzeletti.com   Podcast Links Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/show/7wQJrQs... AmazonMusic - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cad... IheartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-en... PocketCast - https://anchor.fm/s/110a06a98/podcast...

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Entrepreneur Audacity is where driven people come to think bigger, move faster, and stop playing small. This podcast brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders who are actually in the arena - building, failing, learning, and winning. We break down what it really takes to grow a business, lead at a high level, and stay mentally sharp while doing it. No fluff. No recycled advice. Just real stories, real strategy, and the mindset required to operate at the top.