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[LEADERSHIP] Ep. 456 How to Unlock Radical Creativity & Innovation with Duncan Wardle

Release Date: 05/28/2025

[CONNECTION & COMMUNITY BUILDING] Ep. 481 The Master Connector Mindset: From Adversity to Authentic Relationships with Steve Spiro

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This episode features Steve Spiro, entrepreneur, martial artist, and the “Master Connector” in a powerful conversation about building genuine relationships, cultivating confidence, and creating intentional community. Steve reflects on overcoming childhood bullying, learning disabilities, and early challenges, showing how they shaped his resilience and passion for meaningful human connection. Ash and Steve unpack what it means to connect beyond surface-level networking. They explore how to approach people in everyday settings, move conversations from small talk to substance, and share your...

[FERTILITY & FAMILY PLANNING] Ep. 480 Breaking Myths, Preserving Options, & Understanding Modern Fertility with Dr. Jamie Knopman

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This episode features Dr. Jamie Knopman, a leading reproductive endocrinologist, in an insightful conversation about fertility, modern family planning, and the emotional realities of trying to conceive. She debunks common myths, including the overlooked role of male fertility, explains why more women delay motherhood, and breaks down how ovarian aging affects fertility. Ash and Dr. Knopman explore fertility preservation, comparing egg freezing to a proactive safety measure for future options. They discuss age, egg quality, realistic success rates, and why both partners should be evaluated. She...

[COMMUNICATION MASTERY] Ep. 479 Elevating Confidence, Authenticity, & Presence with Nausheen Chen

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This episode features Nausheen Chen, a three-time TEDx speaker and communication coach, in a powerful conversation on building confidence, authenticity, and presence in public speaking. She shares how to move beyond “autopilot speaking” through intentional use of pitch, pacing, and gestures, helping speakers connect more deeply with their audiences. Ash and Nausheen discuss how true confidence starts within, by challenging limiting beliefs, building self-trust, and preparing intentionally before speaking. They explore practical strategies for thought leadership, paid speaking, and...

[SPIRITUAL GROWTH] Ep. 478 Embracing Healing, Ego, & Presence with Frank Elaridi

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This week, Ash is joined by Frank Elaridi, certified energy worker and former journalist, for a powerful conversation on healing, spiritual awareness, and finding peace in the present moment. After experiencing burnout in his journalism career, Frank turned inward and reconnected with his soul, leading him into the self-development and energy healing space. He shares how the mind can be both a tool for growth and a source of suffering, and how practices like breathwork foster resilience, clarity, and inner calm. Together, Ash and Frank explore the tension between ego and spirit, how the ego...

[SELF-DEVELOPMENT] Ep. 477 Rewriting Your Story & Unlocking Growth with Melissa Monte

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This week, Ash is joined by Melissa Monte, host of the Mind Love podcast, for an inspiring conversation on the transformative power of storytelling in shaping who we become. Melissa shares how she shifted her own life story from one of victimhood to empowerment, showing how the narratives we tell ourselves directly impact our resilience, mindset, and overall mental health. Blending neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and theology, she explains why crafting a cohesive life story isn’t just powerful, it’s essential for self-discovery and long-term growth. Ash also reflects on his own journey,...

[ENTREPRENEURSHIP] Ep. 476 Purpose, Play & Building Impact with Yanik Silver

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This week, Ash is joined by visionary entrepreneur Yanik Silver for a thought-provoking conversation on purpose, creativity, and redefining success. Known for his playful and unconventional approach to business, Yanik opens up about answering his “cosmic alarm clock,” his journey of aligning work with true gifts, and how projects like the Cosmic Journal and Maverick 1000 inspire entrepreneurs worldwide to create meaningful impact. Ash also reflects on his own evolution, from early challenges in digital marketing to founding Wise Whisper, a speaking agency designed to amplify unique...

[ENTREPRENEURSHIP] Ep. 475 Scaling with Purpose & Finding Alignment with Aria Devi

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This week, Ash is joined by entrepreneur and business leader Aria Devi for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, sales, and building a life of alignment. Aria shares her journey from the fast-paced streets of LA to Austin, where she created a global wellness sales organization and a thriving recruiting agency. She opens up about burnout, the power of pivoting toward health, and how aligning business growth with personal fulfillment is the key to lasting success. Together, Ash and Aria dive into scaling strategies, sales processes, and team management while exploring how love and...

[SELF-DISCOVERY] Ep. 474 Embracing Truth & Redefining Love with Amber Rae

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This week, Ash is joined by bestselling author and speaker Amber Rae for a raw and inspiring conversation about self-discovery, love, and the courage to live authentically. Amber opens up about leaving a seemingly perfect marriage that lacked true connection, her bold move to Mexico, and the experiences that shaped her latest memoir, Lovable. Her story reminds us that growth often comes through messy, nonlinear choices and facing truths we’d rather avoid. Together, Ash and Amber explore how childhood coping mechanisms and societal pressures shape our relationships and decisions. They discuss...

[WELLNESS] Ep. 473 Resilience, Reinvention & Purposeful Living with Chase Chewning

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This week, Ash is joined by Chase Chewning, former military intelligence specialist, wellness entrepreneur, and host of Ever Forward Radio, for an inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and what it really means to live with purpose. After a career-ending injury shifted his trajectory, Chase transformed his path from the military to the world of health, fitness, and entrepreneurship, building a podcast that has reached over 7 million downloads. He opens up about the lessons he’s learned along the way, from raising a trilingual son with his Iranian American wife to balancing the...

[ENTREPRENEURSHIP] Ep. 472 Unlocking Women’s Leadership & Scaling Businesses with Eleanor Beaton

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This week, Ash is joined by Eleanor Beaton, founder of Safi Media, for an empowering and inspiring conversation about women in business, bold leadership, and what it takes to scale with purpose. Eleanor shares her mission to double the number of women entrepreneurs who cross the million-dollar revenue mark by 2030 and explains why this milestone matters not just financially, but for the ripple effect it creates in families and communities. Drawing on her Fijian ancestry, Eleanor brings a fresh perspective to leadership as an act of creation, expression, and unapologetic power, offering wisdom...

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What if your next big idea wasn’t hiding in logic- but in play, curiosity, and a little absurdity?

This week, Ash is joined by Duncan Wardle, former Head of Innovation & Creativity at Disney, for a wildly inspiring conversation on tapping into your imagination, thinking differently, and leading with curiosity in your work and life.

From serving cappuccinos in London to leading game-changing projects at Disney, Duncan shares the moment Princess Diana, Roger Rabbit, and a creative crisis collided- and forever changed how he approached innovation. Together, Ash and Duncan explore what it takes to lead with wonder, think outside the box, and create space for real breakthroughs

But it doesn’t stop there. Duncan shares his signature strategies from his upcoming book “The Imagination Emporium”, including how to shift from a “no because” to a “yes and” mindset, unlock team creativity, and spark collaboration through diversity and spontaneity. Drawing on insights from companies like Pixar, Microsoft, and Disney, Duncan outlines how leaders and creators can access game-changing ideas starting with asking bold, naive, even “absurd” questions.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in old patterns or craving a fresh approach to innovation, this episode offers powerful tools to think bigger, dream differently, and lead more boldly.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

How Duncan went from cappuccino runner to Disney executive—and what he learned along the way.
Why the phrase “yes and” can transform collaboration and creativity.
How to unlock breakthrough ideas by asking “What if?” and embracing the absurd.
The power of diverse perspectives and unplanned interactions in fostering innovation.
What the “naive expert” is and why it’s essential for fresh thinking.
How to create environments where imagination, curiosity, and big ideas thrive.
Practical tips from Duncan’s new book The Imagination Emporium to reawaken your creative spark.

Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, artist, or simply curious about your next big idea, this episode will ignite your imagination and reframe how you think about creativity.

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Connect with Duncan Wardle

The Imagination Emporioum Book: https://duncanwardle.com/imagination-emporium-2

Website: https://duncanwardle.com/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/duncanjwardle/

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