Entrepreneur Audacity

Angie Verzeletti
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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.

  1. 1 day ago

    Why Self Efficacy Beats Fake It Till You Make It

    Confidence is not a personality trait, and this solo episodebreaks down exactly why. Angie Verzeletti challenges the common idea that confidence must come first and explains why it is actually the result of action and self-efficacy, not perfectionism or waiting to feel ready. She breaks downher confidence loop framework, four stages that show how to build real, lasting confidence intentionally, especially when starting something new.   Who This Episode Is For This episode is for anyone stuck waiting to feel confidentbefore they start something new, people held back by perfectionism, self doubt or the fear of imperfect results, and entrepreneurs or creators who keep delaying action until they feel ready. It is also for anyone who has dismissed their own evidence of progress and wants a practical framework for building self efficacy instead of faking confidence they don't yet feel.   Key Topics Discussed Confidence is framed as a neurological result, not a personality trait or prerequisite for actionThe usual model is backwards: people wait to feel confidentbefore acting instead of building self efficacy through action firstThe confidence loop has four stages: action, evidence,identity update, confidenceThe most common break point is between action and evidence, when imperfect results get treated as failureThe second break point is between evidence and identityupdate, when people dismiss their own proofAngie shares a personal example of assuming she could notcoach, then updating that belief through repeated actionCompletion is defined as the win, not performance quality,directly countering perfectionismNaming evidence out loud or in writing is presented as a wayto reinforce the loopFor brand new arenas, the strategy is to manufacture microevidence through very small completed actionsThe key takeaway is to start today with the smallestpossible step instead of waiting to feel ready  Key Frameworks Confidence Loop: action, evidence, identity update,confidenceMicro evidence strategy: breaking goals into the smallestpossible completed actions  JOIN OURMAN 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 Linked In - ttps://www.linkedin.com/company/142901969  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. 3 days ago

    Resilience, Self Discipline and Second Chances | Ivy Sardi

    Resilience, rock bottom and second chances define this episode, Angie Verzeletti sits down with Ivy Sardi to talk personal development, self improvement and the self discipline it took to rebuild his life after addiction and jail time. Ivy shares how house arrest became the starting point for real transformation, how journaling and fitness became the foundation of his resilience, and how he went from rock bottom to running a global online coaching business. The conversation covers emotional regulation, self belief and why personal development is less about a single turning point and more about showing up every day.   Who This Episode Is For Anyone who feels like they have hit rock bottom and needs proof that a second chance is possible, people rebuilding their life or self belief after addiction, incarceration or a major setback, and anyone interested in tools for real change. It is also for aspiring entrepreneurs wondering how to start a business from nothing, and anyone curious how fitness and journaling can build resilience from the ground up.   Key Topics Discussed Ivy Sardi's background at 33, including drug addiction,selling commercial amounts of drugs and serving time in jail before starting his coaching businessHow house arrest after prison forced Ivy to stay home,train, study nutrition and rebuild his habits from rock bottomHis first business moves, from posting on Facebook andsharing his story to speaking at a charity for troubled kidsWhy the turning point was not a single moment of motivationbut a shift into discipline, routine and self beliefHow training and consistency in jail helped Ivy rebuild self trust and resilience after years of addiction and suicide attemptsReading people, pattern recognition and emotional subtext, and how those skills translated from high stakes environments into businessComparing criminal and legitimate business, and how Ivy sees legal business as just as ruthless in different waysFamily dynamics, being the black sheep of a good household, and slowly rebuilding relationships after prisonJournaling as a personal development tool, from basicgratitude prompts to writing detailed visions of income, home and business goalsFitness as a gateway to better business decisions, stronger confidence and more respect in professional settingsEmotional regulation and therapy, including Ivy's longprocess of reconnecting with emotion after years of numbing and shutting downWhy real success is about becoming a healthier, moregrounded person, not just money or business output Key Frameworks Identity first: become the kind of person who naturallyfollows through before expecting long term resultsBasic habits done repeatedly: sleep, food, training andconsistency matter more than complicated systemsPattern recognition: learning to read people, tone andbehaviour more accurately over timeSelf trust through action: confidence is built by showingup, even when performance is imperfectJournaling as programming: writing goals in detail helpsreinforce how you think and what you expect from life  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 Ivy: www.primalfuelnutrition.com.auInsta - @iamivysardi  Connect with the show: Insta - / entrepreneuraudacity FaceBook - / entrepreneuraudacity Website - ⁠⁠https://www.entrepreneuraudacity.com⁠⁠ Linked In - ttps://www.linkedin.com/company/142901969  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. 20 Aug

    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....

  4. 18 Aug

    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....

  5. 13 Aug

    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....

  6. 11 Aug

    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....

  7. 6 Aug

    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....

  8. 4 Aug

    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....

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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.

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  • Creator
    Angie Verzeletti
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Angie Verzeletti
  • Show Website
    Entrepreneur Audacity