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Unfiltered Solopreneur

Nikhil Vaish

Unfiltered Solopreneur Podcast presented by Nikhil Vaish

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53:15

S02 E17 Breaking the Corporate Barbie Box to Reclaim...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2026/02/26

Corporate burnout recovery starts with identity—not resumes or hustle. In this episode, Jennifer shares how losing alignment inside corporate life pushed her to reclaim her power and rebuild work on her own terms.In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Jennifer Carter, who is a former nonprofit executive turned leadership and career coach who helps high-achieving women reclaim their power, identity, and alignment after corporate burnout. She hosts the

64:54

S02 E16 Overcoming Spotlight Anxiety with Nervous...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2026/02/20

Stop bracing and start leading. Learn how to overcome spotlight anxiety and imposter friction using proven nervous system science to reclaim your focus and prevent entrepreneur burnout. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Sahana Sharan, who Sahana is a physician-trained healthcare leader and executive coach specializing in nervous system regulation, emotional mastery, and leadership presence. After 15+ years in corporate healthcare, she now helps leaders

60:39

S02 E15 Hiring Yourself After Rejection + Finding...

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2026/02/12

Career rejection and limbo can destroy confidence—or create clarity. In this episode, Versaviya shares how getting rejected by her dream job led her to hire herself and build a focused solopreneur business.In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Versaviya Despars, She is a messaging-first designer who helps startup founders turn complex ideas into clear pitch decks, scripts, and landing pages. She specializes in combining strategic storytelling with visual

4:28

S02 E14 The Bustinator: How to Torch Beige and Bust...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2026/02/05

Stop settling for a beige, boring business. Learn how to build a personal brand that cuts through the noise and turns 30 years of expertise into a high-demand niche. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sits down with Michael Bustin (AKA The Bustinator) founder of Material AF and the world’s first Material Brand Critic—breaks down how he built a sharply differentiated brand in a traditionally beige, risk-averse industry. He is a seasoned branding expert with over

63:23

S02E13 | Slowing Down to Prevent Burnout and Reclaim...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2026/01/29

Burnout recovery for high-achieving solopreneurs starts by slowing down, not doing more. Jamie shares how overwork, misalignment, and sleep deprivation forced her to rebuild clarity and redefine success. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Jamie Braunstein, she is a former corporate leader with 16+ years at ESPN and Disney, where she led large-scale finance, operations, and systems transformations. Today, she works as a performance coach and advisor

67:13

S02E12 | Slow Growth Business Strategy Through...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2026/01/22

Slow growth business strategy isn’t about fewer sales—it’s about building trust, repeat customers, and community. Jasraj shares how slowing down helped him grow Roaming Bean Coffee without investors or ads. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sits down with Jasraj Sangha, He shares his journey from the fast-paced world of tech optimization and operations roles at startups to founding Roaming Bean Coffee. He proves that breaking free from the "always-on" mentality is

63:12

S02E11 | Rebuild Your Purpose—Transitioning FBI...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2026/01/15

How do you leave a secure career and trust your intuition to build a business? Former FBI analyst Adam Dickinson shares how he blends intelligence analysis and intuition to make aligned decisions as a solopreneur. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sits down with Adam Dickinson, who is a former FBI intelligence analyst with 15 years of experience analyzing threats and guiding high-stakes decisions. Today, he works as a Future Self Strategist, helping individuals

88:29

S02E10 | Women in Advertising: Reclaiming Your Voice...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2026/01/08

🎙️ 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧: This episode is part of Building Solo: Four Indian Women Who Rewrote the Rules — a four-part mini-series featuring women who left corporate life to build businesses on their own terms. This is Episode 4 of 4. Women in advertising are searching for one thing today: how to reclaim their voice rebuild confidence, and step into a creative career on their own terms.In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sits down with Tista Sen, who is a

70:25

S02E09 | Overcoming Self-Doubt to Build an Authentic,...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2025/12/18

SERIES ALERT This episode is part of Building Solo: Four Indian Women Who Rewrote the Rules — a four-part mini-series featuring women who left corporate life to build businesses on their own terms. This is Episode 3 of 4.Overcoming self-doubt as a solopreneur isn’t about working harder — it’s about redefining how you think about power, identity, and the value you bring into the world. In this episode, we explore how to rebuild confidence, create meaningful impact, and stay grounded when the

70:50

S02E08 | Women Entrepreneurship: How to Build a...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2025/12/11

Stop letting passion sabotage profit. Learn the uncompromising, bottom-line-first strategies that lead to 35 years of solopreneur success and market leadership. This is the tactical blueprint for longevity: How do you stay relevant for 35 years — in a market where trends shift every three months?In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sits down with Monisha Gidwani, who is Founder of Vimonisha Exhibitions, luxury curator, fashion entrepreneur, crisis-management leader,

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S02E07 | Leaving Corporate at 50: Rebuilding...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2025/12/04

How do you reinvent your career after 50 when fear, loneliness, and self-doubt creep in?After decades in corporate life, many solopreneurs hit a wall of exhaustion and invisibility.Learn the mindset shift required for a corporate exit and how to rebuild your self-worth as a solopreneur.In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sits down with Oindrila Roy. After 27 years in advertising, Oindrila realized she was "pushing water uphill" for others and decided to push for her

65:46

S02E06 How to Maximize Life Fulfillment and Wealth...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2025/11/20

How do you pivot from 25 years in emergency medicine to building a solo financial planning firm? Dr. Jeff Finance reveals how he mastered reinvention without losing his purpose.In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sits down with Jeff Weintraub, an ER physician turned financial planner, who now helps clients maximize wealth, health, and happiness. Jeff shares how he built his boutique practice from scratch—without consultants or corporate backing—while balancing

75:28

S02E05 Stop Wasting Time & Money: Solopreneur Sales...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2025/11/13

Struggling with time, sales, or wasted marketing spent as a solopreneur? Discover how to avoid the biggest mistakes that stall growth — from chasing the wrong clients to burning cash on ads that don’t convert.(Note: Meta description or be the first line under the video/audio player.)In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sits down with Dan Griffith— a veteran of 15+ years in enterprise sales turned consultant - who built a brand around “Seriously, Don’t Do That” and

50:01

S02E04 Leading Through Change and Finding Clarity in...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2025/11/06

Change doesn’t have to derail your business. In this episode, former CEO turned executive coach Kimberly Boyd shares how leaders and solopreneurs can navigate uncertainty with resilience, clarity, and alignment.In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with former CEO Kimberly Boyd, who shares her expertise on guiding leaders and teams through periods of significant change and uncertainty. Drawing on her own experience navigating hurricanes, a pandemic, and board

66:55

S02E03 From Corporate Layoffs to Resilient...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2025/10/30

How do solopreneurs find resilience after corporate layoffs and burnout? In this episode, Adam shares his journey of leaving 20+ years in marketing to build a thriving solopreneur coaching business.(Note: Meta description or be the first line under the video/audio player.)In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Adam W.Barney, who is an author, energy coach, and former corporate marketing leader who has coached 300+ micro-business owners. Adam shares his

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S02E02 Building a Networking Business Without...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2025/10/23

Networking for solopreneurs isn’t about chasing leads—it’s about building authentic relationships that create referrals, resilience, and long-term growth without burnout. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with John Harvey, founder of an exclusive networking club in Southwest England, shares how he almost walked away from his business in year one due to feeling overwhelmed and underprepared after a successful launch party. He reveals his unique approach to

88:13

S02E01 - From Midlife Career Rejection to...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2025/10/16

From midlife career rejection to a thriving media company, discover how to turn your biggest setback into your greatest comeback with guest Che, a seasoned professional who transformed her career after facing employment rejection.In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Che Marville, a media company founder who transformed her career after facing midlife employment rejection, showing us that our biggest setbacks can become our greatest comebacks. Discover how

63:41

E50 - Rebuilding After Corporate Bullying and Burnout...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2025/10/09

Entrepreneur burnout recovery starts with one hard truth: belonging can’t come from corporate validation—it must come from within.(Note: Meta description or be the first line under the video/audio player.)In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Rachel Fox,who is an author, purpose coach, keynote speaker, professor, and founder of a non-profit organization. She shares her powerful journey from corporate bullying and impossible ultimatums to launching a

59:00

E049 - How Ghostwriting Builds Legacy and Solopreneur...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2025/10/02

Ghostwriting isn’t about being invisible—it’s about making voices unforgettable. In this episode, ghostwriter Jessica shares how preserving her grandfather’s life stories turned into a thriving solopreneur business. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Jessica Bross, a ghostwriter and founder of Cider Spoon Stories, shares her journey of turning her grandfather's stories into a full-time business. She candidly discusses the solopreneur roller coaster,

64:00

E048 - Burnout Recovery and Rebuilding Purpose with...

Unfiltered Solopreneur ·

2025/09/25

Struggling with entrepreneur burnout recovery? Discover how Joana, a former Microsoft engineer, healed severe exhaustion and reignited her purpose through Traditional Chinese Medicine and food therapy. In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Joana Castro, who left a thriving tech career to reclaim her health and build a purpose-driven business. From rejecting antidepressants to founding My True Balance, Joana reveals how she combined science, TCM food

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