Kyo Conversations

Devon Brooks defined a new market category, co-founding Blo, the world’s first and largest franchise chain of Blow Dry Bars. The company now spans four countries, with 130+ locations, and has collaborated with international mega-brands like Mattel, Guess, Topshop, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Devon is growing her second venture, Sphere, a full-service marketplace platform designed to make personal & professional coaching more accessible with a gym-like membership experience for individuals and teams. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter  Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth * Special props

INvested Series: Rachel is a Partner at Giant Leap, Australia’s first 100% impact venture capital fund backing mission-driven founders solving the world’s most pressing problems across three themes: health and wellbeing, sustainable living and empowering people. Rachel is also the Chair of Startup Victoria, one of Australia’s largest independent startup communities. TOPICS DISCUSSED Cutting through the noise and mental chatter Focusing on the long-game Identifying your non-negotiable health practices Being patient and kind to yourself during high-pressure times Communication strategies for a resilient team Visit https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/invested to download the white paper and for more insights and resources designed specifically for startups and scale-ups.   …… Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!   Show Credits 

INvested Series: Melissa is the CEO of Lighter Capital, the leader in revenue-based financing for SAAS companies. As founder/CEO, Melissa sold two companies generating 10X+ returns to investors. She’s been an angel investor and VC in the US and Australia. She’s the chair of HeadsOverHeels, an organization supporting women entrepreneurs. TOPICS DISCUSSED Venture capital strategies & revenue-based financing options Extending your runway with flexible non-dilutive growth capital Leadership for challenging markets Where to find the “dry powder” (available cash in the market) Visit https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/invested to download the white paper and for more insights and resources designed specifically for startups and scale-ups.   …… Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!   Show Credits 

Steven Izen is the founder & CEO of Lokai, the iconic bracelet brand that motivates wearers to stay humble at their highs and hopeful at their lows in life. Steven currently serves as the youngest member on the national board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List for Retail and Ecommerce in 2017, and was the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Finalist in 2016. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter  Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth * Special props

INvested Series: Jason Shuman is a General Partner at Primary, leading new consumer investments including consumer healthcare, fintech, and marketplaces. The Boston native and University of Miami alum has jumped between sides of the table over the last eight years but started his career as the Founder of a D2C footwear company. TOPICS DISCUSSED Time and project management solutions How to artificially create opportunities for rest and recovery Importance of celebrating micro-wins with your team Techniques to shift perspective in high-pressure situations Creating moments of levity to lighten the journey Meditation as a daily practice and end-of-week wrap-up rituals Visit https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/invested to download the white paper and for more insights and resources designed specifically for startups and scale-ups.   …… Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have

Ben Greenfield is a health consultant, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of a wide variety of books including the widely popular titles Beyond Training, Boundless, Fit Soul, Spiritual Disciplines Journal, the Boundless Cookbook and Endure. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter  Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth * Special props

INvested Series: James is a Principal on the investment team at Square Peg, a Venture Capital firm empowering exceptional founders across Australia, Israel and South-East Asia. Previously, James ran Startmate, Australia’s most powerful startup network, and helped scale Khan Academy in the US. TOPICS DISCUSSED Founder resilience and energy management How to stop exploiting your energy Increasing your average pace without burning out Finding “neutral” to make big decisions Shaping your business to be maximally fundable Visit https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/invested to download the white paper and for more insights and resources designed specifically for startups and scale-ups.   …… Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!   Show Credits 

Jake Karls: Hype-man and Co-founder of Mid-Day Squares a company disrupting the $8 Billion health bar market. “The First Functional Chocolate Bar: Everything a chocolate bar isn’t, everything a protein bar wishes it was.” Above all, Jake along with his two co-founders, Lezlie and Nick, are building a chocolate conglomerate with open access to their minds and all the highs and lows on the climb to competing and surpassing the largest chocolate titans in the industry. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter  Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth * Special props

INvested Series: Nick is a General Partner at Blackbird Ventures, a Venture Capital firm that backs generational ambition with generational ownership by raising funds and investing in the best startup companies all the way through their journey from idea to beyond IPO. Blackbird’s portfolio is worth over $10B and includes some of the most successful Aussie and Kiwi startups including Canva, Zoox, SafetyCulture and Culture Amp. TOPICS DISCUSSED Time and project management solutions How to artificially create opportunities for rest and recovery Importance of celebrating micro-wins with your team Techniques to shift perspective in high-pressure situations Creating moments of levity to lighten the journey Meditation as a daily practice and end-of-week wrap-up rituals Visit https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/invested to download the white paper and for more insights and resources designed specifically for startups and scale-ups.   …… Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a revie

At age 38, Amberly Lago’s life was turned upside down. She was hit by an SUV. She underwent 34 surgeries to save her leg from being amputated to then be diagnosed with an incurable disease dubbed the suicide disease. As result, she lost her business, had zero self-confidence and spiralled into a depression. Nothing worked for her, except for one critical mindset shift and what we’re here to discuss today.  _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter  Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth * Special props

INvested Series: Rachael is the Founding Partner at Flying Fox Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm propelling Australian & New Zealand companies across the globe. Over her career, Rachael has worked with thousands of early-stage startups around the globe as Head of Startups for Amazon Web Services ANZ, a Partner at Startmate, and in her two Federal Government appointments distributing commercialization and scale funding to early-stage Australian companies. TOPICS DISCUSSED Auditing and trusting your business plan/strategy A review of actions taken by leaders in previous market downturns Rest and recovery principles to endure for the long game Startups are needed now more than ever How and why mental fitness has been Rachael’s greatest gift from being an athlete Visit https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/invested to download the white paper and for more insights and resources designed specifically for startups and scale-ups.   …… Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Today I’m speaking with clinical psychologist Dr. Tatiana Zdyb. She has over a decade of experience providing psychological services to adults and has been studying psychedelic medicine for over twenty-five years. Tatiana also serves as the Chief Medical Officer of the Beatrice Society—a guide to the world of healing plants and alternative therapies. Interviewed mentioned in the intro - An Interview with Marc Champagne on Ketamine and Mental Fitness _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter  Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth * Special props

INvested Series: Michelle Duval is a business coach with over 20 years of experience in the field. She is the CEO and founder of Fingerprint for Success—a personal coaching tech startup that uses people analytics and AI to maximize the human potential of companies, teams, and individuals. TOPICS DISCUSSED How to achieve mental fortitude The power of well-being habits and rituals Stress and recovery management Recognizing your blind spots Sleep and nutrition strategies for high performance Founder archetypes and team staffing Research-backed founder formulas for successful capital raises and startup health Visit https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/invested to download the white paper and for more insights and resources designed specifically for startups and scale-ups.   …… Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!   Show Credits 

INvested Series: Paul Naphtali is the cofounder of Rampersand VC, an early-stage Australian tech fund established in 2013 to help address the funding gap for Aus/NZ founders. He returned to Australia after several years working in Silicon Valley and the UK as a senior marketing and strategic communications exec and consultant for a number of successful venture-backed tech companies. TOPICS DISCUSSED The evolution of the Australian startup ecosystem Changing perspective around global startup hotspots Capitalizing on golden opportunities in uncertain markets Founder psychological safety, vulnerability and emotional resilience Supporting underrepresented founders High-value relationships in fast-moving businesses How to create safe spaces to discuss and pivot from failures Visit https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/invested to download the white paper and for more insights and resources designed specifically for startups and scale-ups.   …… Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop

Amilya Antonetti is one of the most sought-after Human Behavior and Strategic Advisor experts in the world. She has appeared as a regular business and behaviour expert on Oprah, The Steve Harvey Show and Dr. Phil. For more than 25 years, Amilya has dedicated her life to helping people and leaders through some of the most challenging and scariest parts of their lives. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter  Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth * Special props

Joey Cofone is the Founder & CEO of Baronfig, an award-winning designer and entrepreneur, and author of The Laws of Creativity. Joey has designed and art-directed over 100 products from zero to launch. His work has been featured in Fast Company, Bloomberg, New York Magazine, Newsweek, Bon Appétit, Quartz, Mashable, Print, and more. Joey was named a New Visual Artist and, separately, Wunderkind designer, by Print magazine. He is also a 1st place winner of the American Institute of Graphic Arts design competition, Command X. Joey strives to make work that appeals to curious minds—work that’s beautiful, smart, and communicative. He believes that design is the least of a designer’s worries, that story is at the heart of all tasks, and jumping off cliffs is the only way to grow. He lives in New York City with his wife, Ariana, and his dog (and writing buddy), Luigi. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter  Drop a

Diego Perez is a meditator and New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name Yung Pueblo. Online he has an audience of over 2.2 million people. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves. His two books, Inward and Clarity & Connection were both instant bestsellers. Diego’s third book, Lighter, will be coming out on October 4th, 2022. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter  Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth * Special props

John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a sales keynote speaker, author, and storytelling expert. Make sure to catch John's TED Talk: Be The Lifeguard of Your Own Life! Grab your copy of John's latest book: The Sale is in the Tale _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter  Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth * Special props

Today I’m speaking with writer, creator and instigator Kyle Creek, a.k.a, The Captain.   "As a kid, I wanted to be a cowboy. Then, my mom bought me a skateboard and I got on with my life. In college, I decided copywriting was the career move for me and, for the last decade, I’ve held a variety of creative positions both in-house and within agency settings. I’ve also published five books, spoken at events around the country, and educated the masses about shark dating as the host of “Shark Sex 101” for Discovery Channel’s ever-popular Shark Week series. My only regret in life is being just a grammar gunslinger and not an actual cowboy. I don’t even own a horse.” _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter  Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth * Special

Jess Ekstrom is the founder and CEO of Headbands of Hope, a company that donates headbands to kids with illnesses with every headband sold. Headbands of Hope has donated over 1 million headbands (1.3M at the time of recording), reaching every single children's hospital in America and 22 countries. After starting her company, she wanted to use her ups and her downs to help other women become valued as experts in their industry. In 2020, she started Prompted.io: a self-improvement platform delivering Prompt Pathways by world-renowned thought leaders. Jess is also the bestselling author of Chasing the Bright Side and creator of Mic Drop Workshop, an e-learning company that helps women tell and sell their stories as thought leaders. Make sure to catch Jess' new book for kids Create Your Bright Ideas! _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter  Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Than