Wednesdays Off

Stavros Michailidis
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Wednesdays Off is the freedom podcast from Routine Rebel. It’s for the leaders who are done being consumed by the very businesses they are building. Through raw conversations, personal insights, and behind-the-scenes stories, we explore what it really means to reclaim your time, energy, and joy—without sacrificing success. This isn't a hustle podcast. It’s a call to adventure—to practice freedom in real time, to simplify what matters, to build systems that get you out of the weeds, and to connect with others doing the same. Each episode helps you challenge old patterns, reconnect with what matters, and build a life that’s spacious, meaningful, and yours. Because freedom isn’t the reward. It’s the requirement.

  1. 2d ago

    Meredith Pizzi | Unlocking the Power of Giftedness and Music Therapy - Wednesdays Off Ep.12

    What if giftedness is not simply about high intelligence, but about a different way of processing emotion, information, and experience? In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Meredith Pizzi — founder of Roman Music Therapy Services and co-founder of Raising Harmony — to talk about giftedness, music therapy, leadership, parenting, and the overlooked power of music in human development. Together, they explore intensity, complexity, and drive in gifted adults, why music reaches the brain differently, how parents can use music to support children, and what leaders can learn from music about trust, culture, and common good. Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community. #podcast #wednesdaysoff #meredithpizzi #giftedness #musictherapy #neurodiversity #leadership #entrepreneurship #emotionalintelligence #parenting #community #routineRebel

    1h 11m

  2. May 27

    Vincenzo Villamina | How Living Abroad Can Transform Your Business and Life - Wednesdays Off Ep.11

    Ever wondered how living abroad could revolutionize your business and personal growth? In this episode, global expat tax advisor Vincenzo Villamena, founder of Online Taxman, reveals insider strategies for entrepreneurs and Americans overseas—from mastering proactive tax planning to navigating complex international compliance. Discover how embracing life in a new country can spark unexpected opportunities and transform your approach to business. Episode Timeline:[00:05] Introduction to Vincenzo Villamena and his expertise in international tax strategy.[04:40] Vincenzo discusses the founding of Online Taxman and the gap in international tax advice.[06:23] Stavros and Vincenzo talk about the challenges of tax strategy for entrepreneurs.[07:48] Vincenzo explains tax structures for international entrepreneurs.[09:24] Discussion on the Augusta rule and its application.[11:43] Importance of documentation in tax strategy.[13:08] Challenges of business partnerships and compensation.[15:16] The complexity of managing multiple business entities.[17:51] Vincenzo shares insights on living abroad and tax benefits.[19:33] Explanation of the physical presence test for tax exclusion.[20:01] Avoiding state taxes by living abroad.[22:33] Popular countries for expats and their tax incentives.[23:02] Understanding territorial taxation.[24:46] Stavros and Vincenzo discuss state tax complexities.[25:02] Vincenzo's personal journey to living abroad.[28:46] Balancing business growth with personal life.[31:38] The arbitrage opportunity of living abroad.[35:43] Tips for managing a remote workforce.[39:17] Building company culture remotely.[40:20] Using OKRs for measuring progress.[41:06] Vincenzo's experience with living in different countries.[44:13] Vincenzo's early life and the impact of his father's passing.[48:25] The influence of Vincenzo's father on his life and career.[50:26] Stavros shares his experience of losing his father.[53:15] The importance of hobbies and personal growth.[56:14] Vincenzo's future plans and personal growth.[58:05] Stavros and Vincenzo discuss public speaking.[01:00:59] Vincenzo's health and wellness practices.[01:04:44] The benefits of being out of your comfort zone.[01:08:26] Encouragement for those considering living abroad.[01:11:39] Overcoming family concerns when moving abroad.[01:14:37] The impact of living abroad on family relationships. Resources:Routine Rebel: routinerebel.comOnline Taxman: onlinetaxman.com"The Tail End" articleUS Taxes for Americans Abroad by Vincenzo VillamenaWi-Fi Tribe for nomad experiences

    1h 8m

  3. May 20

    Elizabeth Rea | The Next Wave of Advantage Is Inner Technology - Wednesdays Off Ep.10

    What if intuition is not just a vague feeling, but a real resource for better decisions? In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Elizabeth Rea, an entrepreneur and psychic detective who has worked with law enforcement, founders, investors, and leaders navigating high-stakes choices. Elizabeth shares how her near-death experience shaped her abilities, how she first began helping federal agents with investigative cases, and why she believes the next wave of advantage is inner technology. The conversation explores skepticism, direct experience, intuition, trust, business decision-making, and how people can begin reconnecting with signals they may already feel but often ignore. If you are curious about human potential, leadership, or making better decisions in uncertain environments, this conversation will challenge the way you think about evidence, openness, and what counts as intelligence. Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community. #podcast #wednesdaysoff #elizabethray #intuition #psychicdetective #leadership #entrepreneurship #decisionmaking #humanpotential #routineRebel Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

    1h 8m

  4. May 13

    Ab DeWeese | The Power of Purpose: How to Find and Live Your Inviolable Truth - Wednesdays Off Ep.9

    How do you know when you have found your purpose, and what happens when you stop assuming that more is always better? In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Ab DeWeese to talk about purpose, entrepreneurship, contentment, inversion, working your way out of a job, AI, community, and the inner patterns that shape how founders live and lead. Ab shares how he eventually named his purpose as learning and teaching, why he questions endless growth as the default entrepreneurial goal, and how looking at the opposite of an assumption can unlock better ideas. The conversation also explores founder bottlenecks, high-value problem solving, dads' groups, ADHD, anxiety, and building life around enough instead of constant pressure. If you are an entrepreneur trying to lead with more clarity, build systems that give you freedom, and create a life that feels more intentional, this conversation is for you. Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community. #podcast #wednesdaysoff #franciscoprado #art #entrepreneurship #familybusiness #buildtosell #leadership #creativity #womenempowerment #businessexit #personalgrowth #routineRebel Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

    1h 17m

  5. May 6

    Clayton Turner | Life After Exit, Wealth, and the Systems That Scale - Wednesdays off Ep.8

    What actually makes a business more valuable at exit, and what happens after the sale when the founder no longer has the same pressure, team, or identity? In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Clayton Turner to talk about entrepreneurship, digital marketing, team building, founder-independent systems, AI implementation, private equity, and the emotional reality of life after an exit. Clayton shares lessons from moving out of the Navy and into tech and consulting, learning through setbacks, building and selling businesses, preparing for due diligence, and helping companies scale through better systems and marketing. The conversation also explores wealth psychology, tax timing, hiring for fit, and why community and purpose matter after success. If you are building a company, thinking about a future exit, or trying to design a life that feels meaningful beyond achievement alone, this conversation is for you. Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community. #podcast #wednesdaysoff #claytonturner #entrepreneurship #businessexit #duediligence #dataroom #wealthmanagement #privateequity #leadership #digitalmarketing #ai #founder #routineRebel Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

    56 min

  6. Apr 29

    Brennan Decima | The Power of Quality Over Quantity in Life and Relationships - Wednesdays Off Ep.7

    What do people regret once they have enough money, enough success, and enough distance from the grind to look back honestly? In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Brennan Decima to talk about quality over quantity, intentional living, family, adventure, retirement, and financial confidence. Brennan shares lessons from working with high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs, including what people often wish they had done differently with their healthy years, their relationships, and their freedom. Together, they explore the value of doing hard things, why retirement needs purpose, how money decisions are shaped by emotion, and how thoughtful planning can help entrepreneurs build a meaningful next chapter. They also discuss how better wealth strategy can reduce paralysis, increase confidence, and support a life built around presence, enjoyment, and connection. If you are building success and want to make sure it actually supports the life you care about, this conversation is for you.Share this episode with someone who might need it, and visit RoutineRebel.com to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community. #podcast #wednesdaysoff #brennandecima #wealthmanagement #retirementplanning #financialfreedom #adventure #intentionalliving #familytime #personaldevelopment #entrepreneurship #fulfillment #routineRebel #nextchapter  Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

    1h 31m

  7. Apr 22

    Francisco Prado | From Art to Empowerment: Francisco's Journey - Wednesdays Off Ep.6

    What happens when an entrepreneur reconnects with a creative gift that was buried for years? In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros talks with Francisco Prado about art, entrepreneurship, family business, women empowerment, business exits, hiring, ownership, and the lessons that came from crisis. Francisco shares how painting became a meaningful part of his life during the pandemic, how creativity now helps him solve business problems, and why hidden talents can become powerful tools for fulfillment and impact. The conversation also explores what it takes to navigate family dynamics in business, how to prepare a company to sell, why middle management matters, and how incentives shape leadership. Francisco's story brings together art, resilience, governance, and personal growth in a way that feels both practical and deeply human. If you are building a company, navigating change, or wondering what part of yourself you left behind on the way to success, this episode is for you. Share it with someone who needs the reminder, and visit Routine Rebel to learn more about building a life and business with more freedom, intention, and community. #podcast #wednesdaysoff #franciscoprado #art #entrepreneurship #familybusiness #buildtosell #leadership #creativity #womenempowerment #businessexit #personalgrowth #routineRebel Routine Rebel | Wednesdays Off

    1h 23m

  8. Apr 15

    Joel Gandara | Resilience, Relationships, and Taking Action - Wednesdays Off Ep.5

    In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Joel Gandara for a conversation about entrepreneurship, brotherhood, simplicity, and resilience shaped by immigration, hardship, and the discipline of taking action. The episode moves through the lived reality behind entrepreneurship, personal growth, resilience, relationships, business success, connecting big ideas to practical reflection, leadership, and everyday decision-making. One of the lines that anchors the conversation is: "get started, you'll figure it out as you go." Expect a discussion about identity, pressure, patterns, growth, and what it looks like to build a life that feels more aligned from the inside out. If you're a founder, leader, or high performer trying to make sense of change without losing yourself in the process, this episode will give you language and perspective you can actually use. Keywords: Joel Gandara, brotherhood, entrepreneurship, simplicity, immigration, relationships. Watch the full episode, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, self-awareness, freedom, and intentional living. #podcast #wednesdaysoff #routinerebel #entrepreneurship #personalgrowth #resilience #relationships #businesssuccess #immigration #simplicity #accountability #menschallenges #lifelessons #JoelGandara

    1h 19m
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Wednesdays Off is the freedom podcast from Routine Rebel. It’s for the leaders who are done being consumed by the very businesses they are building. Through raw conversations, personal insights, and behind-the-scenes stories, we explore what it really means to reclaim your time, energy, and joy—without sacrificing success. This isn't a hustle podcast. It’s a call to adventure—to practice freedom in real time, to simplify what matters, to build systems that get you out of the weeds, and to connect with others doing the same. Each episode helps you challenge old patterns, reconnect with what matters, and build a life that’s spacious, meaningful, and yours. Because freedom isn’t the reward. It’s the requirement.

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  • Creator
    Stavros Michailidis
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © @ 2025 Routine Rebel, LLC
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