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Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

The Leap Academy Podcast with Ilana Golan is all about honest and inspiring conversations about what it really takes to leap to bigger things, amazing careers, and craft the life you want. Stories and tips you won"t find anywhere else. Ilana speaks with some of the world"s most influential people, experts, and thinkers who created incredible careers, massive impact, built a reputation, and an extraordinary life. Together we discover the untold truths, the emotions, and important lessons that

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70:55

The Untold Story of Napster's Success, Collapse &...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/12/16

Jordan Ritter didn’t grow up surrounded by tech; he grew up on a farm, tinkering with computers in total isolation. But that early curiosity led him to co-found Napster, the file-sharing service that transformed music distribution. As millions of users flooded the platform, Jordan was instrumental in keeping it alive through sleepless nights and nonstop chaos. The success was massive, the failure was brutal, but the lessons shaped everything he did next. In this episode, Jordan reveals to Ilana the

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45:28

The Reinvention Queen: Guy Kawasaki Interviews Ilana...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/12/11

Ilana Golan has reinvented herself more times than most people switch job titles. From becoming one of the first women to train F-16 pilots in the Israeli Air Force, to engineering, to product, to Silicon Valley executive, to investor, to founder, she’s rebuilt her identity again and again in industries that weren’t built for people like her. In this episode of the Remarkable People podcast, Guy Kawasaki pulls back the curtain on what it really took for Ilana to leap across careers, break barriers,

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46:37

Blackstone Medical’s Founder Vick Tipnes On Scaling a...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/12/09

When Vick Tipnes launched Blackstone Medical Services, it was the worst possible moment: newly divorced, broke, and with two young kids. For years, he operated in survival mode, managing a business that lost money month after month. Instead of giving up, Vick's resilience became the driving force that turned a tiny, run-down $500 office into one of the fastest-growing sleep testing companies in the U.S. In this episode, Vick opens up to Ilana about the sacrifices, powerful mindset shifts, and

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72:23

The Powerhouse Behind MAC, Tom Ford Beauty & More:...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/12/02

John Demsey didn’t become a powerhouse in the beauty industry by a mere stroke of luck; he built that influence on retail floors, taking on scrappy roles while learning the business in ways no MBA could ever teach. This helped him scale MAC Cosmetics into a global cultural movement, shape some of the most iconic beauty brands of our time, and ultimately rise to Group President of Estée Lauder Companies. In this episode, John joins Ilana to reveal how to build a career from the ground up, reinvent

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51:19

Raising $24M After 107 Rejections: Anna-Sophie...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/11/25

When 19-year-old Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen walked into a bank hoping to secure a loan to buy a property, she was denied on the spot. That “no” pushed her into investing and ultimately led her to co-found Female Invest, a global platform empowering women to take control of their financial futures. In this episode, Anna joins Ilana for a raw, honest conversation about the reality of fundraising as a female founder, from enduring 107 rejections to breaking global crowdfunding records and facing the

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82:02

Brian Tracy: The Secrets to Doubling Your Income and...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/11/20

Brian Tracy was fired from washing dishes, cars, and floors, and began to believe that “washing things” might be his destiny. But when he learned that the top 20% in any field earn 80% of the money, he committed to becoming one of them. That decision transformed him from a broke high school dropout into a global authority on success, speaking to millions across 84 countries and writing more than 80 bestselling books. In this episode, Brian shares the principles and habits that turned his life

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72:31

Build-A-Bear CEO, Sharon Price John: The Mindset...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/11/18

When Sharon Price John was a kid, she spent a summer determined to climb a massive tree. After several falls, she reached the top, only to realize she didn’t know how to get down. As darkness fell, she jumped into the pine needles below and learned a lasting lesson: tough goals can be fun. Years later, that same mindset guided her as CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, a company that was $49 million in the red. Instead of retreating, she climbed again, leading one of retail’s greatest comebacks. In this

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63:21

Wikipedia Co-Founder: How Jimmy Wales Changed the...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/11/11

He could have built a billion-dollar company, but instead, Jimmy Wales built a movement. When the dotcom crash hit and funding vanished, he didn’t sell out or add ads. He doubled down on values, creating Wikipedia, a global temple for the mind that made knowledge free to billions. In this episode, Jimmy joins Ilana to share the story behind that decision, the failures that shaped him, and the community that built the impossible. He breaks down why the best ideas come from doing something

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50:28

How Reebok’s Co-Founder Joe Foster and Ben Weiss Are...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/11/04

Ben Weiss set out to create the future of footwear. With nothing but conviction and a radical idea to merge AI with design, he reached out to Reebok co-founder Joe Foster, the man who turned a small factory dream into a global empire. What began as a cold message became a collaboration between two builders chasing the next revolution in shoes. In this episode, Ben and Joe join Ilana to unpack what it takes to see opportunity before the world does and how to keep building, no matter the odds or the

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48:35

Square Co-Founder, Jim McKelvey: How to Build a...

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2025/10/28

Jim McKelvey did the impossible. He beat Amazon. The tech giant launched a product similar to Square’s, undercut their pricing, and leveraged its massive brand. Everyone thought Square was doomed. But a year later, Amazon quit and even mailed Square readers to their customers. That left Jim with a bigger question: “How did we survive when no one else ever has?” The search for that answer inspired his book The Innovation Stack, a blueprint for building a business that cannot be copied. In this

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64:24

Betting $250M on Women’s Sports: How Rejection Became...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/10/21

At a 2015 World Cup match in Vancouver, Kara searched nine stores for her daughters’ jerseys and found none. That spark of “joyful irritation” became a movement to build teams, build community, and build an industry. In this episode, Kara joins Ilana to share how that moment ignited Angel City FC, how she, along with her partners, managed to create one of the most valuable women’s soccer teams in the world, and why she embraces rejection as a growth strategy. She breaks down the tension between

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45:46

How a Panic Attack Revealed the Secret to a...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/10/14

Robert Glazer collapsed in his kitchen in front of his son, convinced he was having a heart attack. In reality, it was a massive panic attack triggered by grinding too hard while starting a business, building a house, raising kids, and weathering the 2008 recession. That wake-up call forced him to reevaluate everything: his health, his leadership, and the values that guided his life. In this episode, Robert returns to the show to share how childhood struggles shaped his values, why passion is

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55:38

How Thai Randolph Built a $100M Agency With Kevin...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/10/08

Most people would assume that raising capital for a celebrity-backed business would be a cakewalk, but Thai Randolph knew that was far from the truth. Securing $100 million in investment for Kevin Hart's Hartbeat Productions required more than just a famous name; it took proving real value, building trust, and navigating rejection. Her success led to one of the largest private-equity rounds ever led by a Black woman in the U.S. In this episode, Thai joins Ilana to share the lessons she’s learned

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73:32

Lisa Bilyeu: From Housewife to Billion-Dollar Boss,...

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2025/10/03

For eight years, Lisa Bilyeu lived the life others expected: a traditional Greek wife focused on supporting her husband and running the home. But deep down, she knew she was meant for more. With no business background, zero confidence, and no clear roadmap, she decided to rewrite her story. She co-founded Quest Nutrition with her husband and built a billion-dollar business. In this LEAP Replay, Lisa opens up to Ilana about breaking free from cultural expectations, showing up authentically in the

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23:10

Richard Branson: Virgin Group Founder on Turning Bold...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/10/02

As a teenager, Sir Richard Branson had already mastered the art of taking bold leaps to pursue opportunities. Dyslexic and struggling in school, he quit at age 15 to launch a youth magazine, a move that eventually led to Virgin Records, Virgin Atlantic, and the Virgin Group empire. In this LEAP Replay, Richard joins Ilana to share how he turned obstacles into opportunities, embraced fearless risk-taking, and uses his influence for international peace initiatives, all while showing that dyslexia can

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30:00

From Losing Everything to Startup of the Year: Ilana...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/09/30

Ilana Golan knows what it feels like to lose everything. After climbing from the Air Force to Intel to VP in a Silicon Valley startup, she thought she had made it. But when a trusted co-founder cut her out of their new business overnight, she was left with nothing. No job, no company, no income, and a shattered ego. That collapse became the turning point, forcing Ilana to ask who she was without the titles and what kind of life she truly wanted to build. In this episode, Ilana breaks down the five

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84:10

Techstars Co-Founder, Brad Feld: How to Find Meaning...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/09/23

Despite outward success, Brad Feld struggled with depression, exhaustion, and feelings of emptiness. For years, he hid these challenges while relentlessly pushing forward as an entrepreneur. It wasn’t until his 40s, after seeking therapy and confronting his mental health, that Brad realized success wasn’t just about building companies, but about managing the emotional toll of entrepreneurship. Today, as the co-founder of Techstars and Foundry Group, he leads with a harmonious approach to work and

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54:34

1 Million Followers in 30 Days: Brendan Kane’s Proven...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/09/16

Brendan Kane didn’t break into Hollywood through connections. He started out making coffee on film sets. Spotting the untapped power of MySpace and YouTube, he launched one of the first influencer campaigns, catching the attention of studio executives and A-list actors like Jason Statham. That bold move launched his journey from Hollywood to advising global icons such as Taylor Swift and Rihanna on social media strategy. In this episode, Brendan joins Ilana to reveal how he built one million

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44:45

NetApp CEO George Kurian: From Humble Beginnings to...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/09/09

George Kurian’s journey from a modest upbringing in Kerala, India, to becoming CEO of NetApp is an extraordinary story. George worked cafeteria shifts and construction jobs to pay his way through Princeton before climbing the ranks at Oracle, McKinsey, and Cisco. In this episode, George opens up about the weight of being a “rookie CEO” responsible for 12,000 people, the discipline of saying no to 97% of ideas, and the humility it takes to lead through uncertainty. He and Ilana explore resilience,

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58:17

Former Siemens CEO on Building an $80B Business While...

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan ·

2025/09/02

Klaus Kleinfeld’s journey from a difficult childhood in Germany to leading two Fortune 500 companies, Siemens and Alcoa, was anything but easy. He experienced the true cost of leadership: the loneliness of making impossible decisions and the grit to push forward when every alternative seems bleak. In this episode, Klaus joins Ilana to share how resilience and freedom shaped his leadership philosophy. They dive into his shift from time management to energy management, exploring lessons from sports,

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