Mindset & Motivation Episodes

Jan. 7, 2024

753: The HIDDEN COSTS of choosing EASY

In today's episode we'll talk about ALL the hidden costs behind EVERY decision that we make in life and how choosing easy might be costing us the things we really desire.
Jan. 5, 2024

751: The power of individuality, challenging the status quo, and learning through unmasked conversations w/ Diana Solatan

In today's edition of the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast, host Brian Lofrumento is joined by Diana Solatan, founder of Celon, for an in-depth conversation on embracing authenticity, challenging the status quo, and the power of candid conversations in entrepreneurship. Diana shares her valuable insights on the fear of looking bad in professional settings, the importance of privacy in conversations, and the need for entrepreneurs to ask real, vulnerable questions. They delve into taboo topi...
Dec. 31, 2023

748: My ONE WORD for 2024!

For the SIXTH straight year, I'll be revealing my ONE WORD for the year. This is a powerful concept that has brought more intentionality into my life and my actions over the span of 12 months, and I'm excited for you to get insights into how I chose my word and what it means to me in the hopes that it sparks something in YOU for YOUR word of the year! Learn more about the "one word" concept at myoneword.org.
Dec. 30, 2023

747: ACTION SATURDAY (set your sails!)

In today's episode we'll talk about the importance of sitting down and setting your sails INTENTIONALLY for the new year.
Dec. 25, 2023

744: Making the RIGHT career moves, overcoming fear, and TAKING ACTION w/ Lorraine Rise

In this episode, host Brian Lofrumento is joined by the insightful and experienced entrepreneur, Lorraine Rise. Lorraine shares her journey from a traditional corporate career to founding her own company, Career Uprising, and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and wantrepreneurs. She emphasizes the importance of taking action and finding supportive people, and she discusses the evolution of her business offerings based on customer needs. Lorraine also highlights the possibility of...
Dec. 17, 2023

738: Turn down the noise!

In today's episode we'll talk about ALL the external opinions and distractions that add noise to our lives and our minds, and how turning down that noise will allow us to tune into our own inner voices.
Dec. 10, 2023

733: TIME TO BREAK OUT! (a warning about 12 months from now...)

In today's episode we'll talk about the importance of changing your ENVIRONMENT to allow space for new opportunities, perspectives, and actions to start changing your life.
Dec. 3, 2023

728: THERE IS NO PATH TO SUCCESS! (But that's actually good news...)

In today's episode we'll talk about YOUR path to success and how you're being prepared for exactly what you need to succeed!
Nov. 29, 2023

725: The power of RESILIENCE and going ALL IN despite setbacks and struggles w/ Josh Barron

In today's episode, we have a very special guest with us: Josh Barron, founder and CEO of Josh Barron Books. Josh is a serial entrepreneur who has started an impressive 24 companies, overcoming numerous failures along the way. But his journey isn't just about business success – it's also one of personal triumph. Josh has battled alcoholism along with other business obstacles and failures along the way, and today he shares his story of resilience, discipline, and the power of a positive mindset. ...
Nov. 27, 2023

724: The role of RESILIENCE in entrepreneurship and the unique traits of women in the workplace w/ Neeta Murthy

In today's episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Neeta Murthy, the CEO and founder of Rekindle, a professional development platform for women employees. Neeta shares her insights on persistence, the transferability of skills, and the importance of P&L management, sales, and operations in entrepreneurship. She also talks about how her program uses behavioral science to help employees measure progress and develop a positive perception of their company and self. Join us as we dive into Neet...
Nov. 26, 2023

723: Make your own January 1st!

In today's episode we'll talk about the role that January 1st can play in your life and business journey, but most importantly we'll talk about how you can use it as a tool ANY time throughout the year to reorient your sails and move forward!
Nov. 19, 2023

718: Excuses for SOMEONE ELSE's success!? (Let's not do this...)

In today's episode we'll talk about a really strange protection mechanism of making excuses for somebody else's success and the negative effects it can have on our own life and entrepreneurial journeys.
Nov. 5, 2023

708: THERE'S EVIDENCE! (and it's up to you to choose it...)

In today's episode we'll talk about our extraordinary ability as humans to find evidence that supports the narratives and stories that we believe in, and most importantly we'll discuss the importance of crafting stories and narratives using words that empower you and lift you up towards who you want to be and what you want to accomplish.
Oct. 29, 2023

703: How I won against all odds!

In today's episode we'll talk about a mindset that can serve you as an entrepreneur (and as a person!) in the good moments AND in the bad moments to increase your chances of success.
Oct. 25, 2023

700: THIS is what it takes. (A behind the scenes raw conversation w/ Nat Harward)

In today's episode we're going deep into the harsh, rewarding, testing, and fulfilling journey that is all things entrepreneurship. We're going to be taking a look into what it takes to do anything for 700+ times, all the challenges and mindset hurdles that accompany the journey, how to overcome them, and what it takes to embark on any difficult journey. And... we're doing it alongside a VERY special guest here on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast: Nat Harward! Nat has been a longtime...
Oct. 15, 2023

693: DON'T ENGAGE WITH NEGATIVITY!

In today's episode we'll talk about our duty to rise above negativity in all of its forms in life and in business on our journeys of personal development, maturity, and growth!
Oct. 8, 2023

688: Next year starts NOW!

In today's episode we'll discuss the important mindset behind recognizing (and using to your advantage!) that the results in our lives are NOT from what we did yesterday or this week, but from the past six months, year, and beyond... and how that mindset and acceptance can start setting us up for success NEXT year by taking intentional action RIGHT NOW!
Oct. 1, 2023

683: The SECRET to momentum in your life and business!

In today's episode we'll talk about how gaining momentum in one area (ANY area!) of your life can start to build momentum across ALL areas of your life.
Sept. 24, 2023

678: SEVEN years brought us here... (7 BIG lessons)

In today's episode you'll hear a very personal and reflective look back at the lessons learned over the past SEVEN years of the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast.
Sept. 17, 2023

673: Bad news... you're NOT ready

In today's episode we'll talk about how unprepared we ALL are for the things that we want and the roles that we're meant to grow into, but we'll talk about how the journey prepares us!
Sept. 10, 2023

668: This gift HURTS! (But there's no way to avoid it in life OR in business)

Let's face it: whether we're talking about our life journey or our entrepreneurial journey, it hurts! There's no way to avoid pain in any of these journeys, so in today's episode we'll talk about one way to not only get through the pain that we experience along the way, but also to understand and appreciate the role that it plays within our lives and journeys.
Sept. 4, 2023

664: Identify the obstacles that are STOPPING you and stop CHASING the next best thing w/ Angie Besignano

Today we have a special guest joining us: Angie Besignano. Angie is a certified high-performance coach with a passion for empowering individuals to reach their full potential. In this episode, Angie shares her personal journey of chasing external factors for happiness, only to realize that true fulfillment lies within. She offers valuable advice on evaluating what we truly love in life and overcoming obstacles to personal growth. Angie also discusses the power of behavioral assessments such as D...
Sept. 3, 2023

663: THERE IS NO NEUTRAL! (We need to be VERY honest with ourselves in this one...)

In today's episode you'll get a chance to hear my innermost reflections after my recent trip to Los Angeles, and how it's sparked a fresh urgency for living more intentionally in life and in business.
Aug. 27, 2023

658: We ALL have this in common... what are YOU going to do with it!?

In today's episode we'll talk about the role that pain plays in shaping who we are, and how WE get to decide what to do with the pain that we all inevitably experience.