The Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast

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  Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus | John Gray on Love, Stress & Better Relationships 22.07.2026 1ч 2мин

  Why do men and women often misunderstand each other—even when they both have the best intentions? In this episode, Daniel Wood sits down with legendary relationship expert John Gray, author of the international bestseller Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, to discuss the psychology, biology, and communication patterns that shape modern relationships. Together, they unpack how men and women respond differently to stress, why so many couples unintentionally create conflict, and the practi...
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  How to Rewrite Your Life Story | Celine DaCosta on Purpose, Healing & Authentic Success 15.07.2026 41мин

  We all inherit a story. Our family, culture, upbringing, beliefs, and life experiences shape how we see ourselves and what's possible. But what if that story isn't the one you're meant to live? In this powerful conversation, Daniel Wood sits down with USA Today bestselling author Celine DaCosta to discuss storytelling, purpose, visibility, healing, and what it truly means to become the author of your own life. Recorded just minutes after Celine learned her book The Burning Ground had become a...
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  How to Become a TEDx Speaker | The Proven Formula for Landing Your TEDx Talk 08.07.2026 41мин

  Millions of people dream of giving a TEDx Talk. Very few understand what it actually takes to earn one. In this episode, Daniel Wood sits down with speaker coach and TEDx curator Tara Lafon Gooch to break down the entire TEDx process—from finding an idea worth sharing to crafting a talk that captures attention and opens doors. If you've ever wanted to become a TEDx speaker, build your personal brand, or communicate your message with greater impact, this conversation offers practical advice fr...
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  Ep 41: Nilke's Story - Part 5: How Michael Jordan Made Nike a Global Empire 01.07.2026 24мин

  Most people know Nike as the world's biggest sports brand. Few know how close it came to missing the opportunity that changed everything. In the final episode of our Nike series, Daniel Wood brings together every chapter of Phil Knight's remarkable journey—from a young entrepreneur with an idea to the company that transformed the sports industry forever. This episode follows Nike through its defining years as the company builds its identity around fearless athletes, beginning with Steve Prefo...
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  Ep 40: Nike's Story Part -4: The Swoosh, the Cortez & Phil Knight's Biggest Gamble 24.06.2026 23мин

  Most people recognize the Nike Swoosh. Few know the incredible story behind how it came to exist. In Part 4 of our Nike series, Daniel Wood follows Phil Knight through one of the most defining chapters in the company's history. Blue Ribbon Sports is growing rapidly, but behind the scenes, the business is hanging by a thread. Banks are pulling credit, shipments keep arriving late, and the partnership with Onitsuka is beginning to collapse. Faced with losing everything, Phil realizes there's on...
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  Ep 39: Nike's Story-Part 3: How Phil Knight Built Nike One Pair at a Time | The 14-Month Wait That Changed Everything 17.06.2026 26мин

  Most people know Nike as one of the biggest brands in the world. Few realize the company almost never got off the ground. In Part 3 of our Nike series, Daniel Wood follows Phil Knight through the most frustrating period of his entrepreneurial journey. After convincing a Japanese manufacturer to work with him, Phil waits an unbelievable 14 months for his first shipment of shoes while everyone around him tells him the business will fail. Most people would have given up. Phil didn't. As the shoe...
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  Ep 38: Nike's Story-Part 2: Phil Knight’s $50 Gamble That Changed Sports Forever 10.06.2026 20мин

  Most people know Nike as one of the biggest brands in the world. Few know how it actually started. In Part 2 of our Nike series, Daniel Wood follows 24-year-old Phil Knight as he arrives in Japan with nothing more than an idea, a market analysis, and a dream. What happens next sounds almost impossible. With no company, no employees, no inventory, and no money, Phil walks into the headquarters of Japan's leading athletic shoe manufacturer and convinces them to let him distribute their products...
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  Ep 37: Nike's Story-Part 1: Phil Knight’s Incredible Journey Before Nike Existed 03.06.2026 19мин

  How does one of the world's most iconic brands begin? Not with millions of dollars. Not with investors. Not with a perfect business plan. It started with a young man who borrowed money from his father, got rejected by banks, struggled with self-doubt, and became obsessed with a simple question: Could Japanese running shoes compete with industry giants like Adidas and Puma? In this special episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood begins a new storytelling series by unpackin...
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  Ep 36: From Bankruptcy & PTSD to Building a Global Brand | The Hood Motivator JR McIntire 27.05.2026 40мин

  What happens when you lose everything? In this powerful episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with JayR McIntyre — better known as “The Hood Motivator” — to talk about war, trauma, bankruptcy, rebuilding your identity, and turning pain into purpose. JayR McIntyre opens up about growing up around violence, joining the Army after 9/11, serving multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, losing friends in combat, battling PTSD, surviving suicidal thoughts, and ...
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  Why 94% of Employees Would Rather Quit Than Have One Hard Conversation | Tessa White 20.05.2026 38мин

  Most people would rather quit their job than have one uncomfortable conversation. In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Tessa White — better known online as “The Job Doctor” — to talk about why modern careers are breaking people, why workplace conflict is being avoided at all costs, and what actually creates long-term career growth in today’s rapidly changing world. Tessa spent 25 years in HR before accidentally becoming one of the world’s biggest...
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  Ep 34: The New Woo: Sleep, Stress & the Future of Wellness - Lawrence Ellyard 13.05.2026 39мин

  Most people wait until their body breaks down before they start paying attention. But what if wellness is less about fixing yourself later — and more about building the right rhythm now? In this episode, Lawrence Ellyard joins Daniel Wood to talk about wellness, longevity, mindfulness, and what he calls “The New Woo” — the growing shift where practices like breathwork, cold exposure, sauna, grounding, meditation, nervous system regulation, and energy work are moving from the fringe into every...
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  Why Being Different Is Your Advantage | Valeriya Hjertenaes 06.05.2026 39мин

  Most people spend years trying to fix what makes them different. In reality, that difference might be the exact thing that sets them apart. In this episode, "Valeriya Hjertenaes " shares her journey from struggling with OCD and seeking help in a mental health institution to becoming Miss World Norway and building a global platform around neurodiversity and leadership. This conversation challenges the idea that thinking differently is a weakness—and shows how it can become a real advan...
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  Why You Can Achieve Success But Not Keep It | Ozana Giusca 29.04.2026 1ч 13мин

  Most people don’t fail because they lack strategy. They fail because they can’t hold what they create. In this episode, Ozana Giusca explains why high achievers often experience cycles of growth and collapse—and what’s really happening beneath the surface. From identity patterns to nervous system limits, this conversation reveals why success alone isn’t enough. It’s not about getting there. It’s about becoming the person who can stay there. What You’ll Learn: • Why success disappe...
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  How to Build Real Connections (Even If You Struggle With People) | Jennifer K. Hill 22.04.2026 54мин

  Most people don’t fail in leadership because they lack skill. They fail because they can’t connect. In this episode, Daniel Wood sits down with Jennifer K. Hill—one of the most connected people in the world—who shares how she went from self-hatred, broken relationships, and what she calls her “asshole era”… to building life-changing relationships at scale. This is not theory. This is lived transformation. What You’ll Learn: • Why connection matters more than intelligence in leadership &...
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  Why You’re Not Growing Online (And How to Fix Your Visibility) | Aldwyn Altuney 15.04.2026 49мин

  You’re posting content. You’ve got a message. So why are you still not breaking through? In this episode, Daniel Wood sits down with media expert Aldwyn Altuney (The Media Queen), who shares what actually separates people who grow fast online… from those who stay invisible. The truth is simple: It’s not your message. It’s how you package and position it. With over 40 years of experience across TV, radio, print, and social media, Aldwyn breaks down how to get attention, build...
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  Why High Performers Burn Out (Functional Freeze Explained) | Petra Brunnbauer 08.04.2026 53мин

  You’re still showing up. Still producing. Still pushing forward. So why do you feel numb, overwhelmed, or disconnected? In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Petra Brunnbauer, an expert in nervous system regulation and functional freeze — a hidden state where high performers appear successful on the outside but are shutting down internally. Most people think they’re just stressed. But what if you’re actually stuck in a deeper nervous s...
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  Ep 28: Why You Self-Sabotage Success (Even When You Know Better) | Ceil Stanford 01.04.2026 50мин

  Why do people sabotage their own success — even when they know exactly what to do? In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Ceil Stanford, a high-performance coach who has worked with Robert Kiyosaki and Blair Singer. Ceil breaks down the real reason behind self-sabotage — and why it has nothing to do with intelligence, effort, or opportunity. Most people don’t fail because they lack capability. They fail because of hidden mental patterns that ...
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  Ep 27: Arthur Samuel Joseph on Vocal Awareness, Mastery, Presence & Using Your Voice With Power 25.03.2026 46мин

  What if the real power in communication isn’t your words… but the energy, breath, and presence behind them? In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Arthur Samuel Joseph — one of the world’s leading communication strategists and the founder of Vocal Awareness. Arthur has coached some of the most influential people in the world, including Tony Robbins, elite business leaders, top broadcasters, major artists, and 20% of the NFL’s first-ballot Hall of F...
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  Ep 26: Sharon Jessop on 102 Half Marathons, Mental Toughness & Turning Purpose Into Discipline 18.03.2026 52мин

  What would it take for you to keep going… when your body is breaking, your mind is doubting, and quitting feels justified? In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Sharon Jessop — endurance athlete, speaker, and conservation advocate — who ran 102 consecutive half marathons while raising awareness for rhino conservation. This isn’t just a story about running. It’s a deep look into discipline, purpose, resilience, and mental strength — and how ordinar...
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  Ep 25: Steve Farber on Love in Business, Culture That Drives Loyalty, and Why Great Teams Commit Instead of Comply 11.03.2026 53мин

  What if the real edge in business isn’t hustle, strategy, or even talent… but love? In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Steve Farber — leadership expert, culture strategist, and author of Love Is Just Damn Good Business — to unpack a word most leaders avoid and almost every great company needs more of. Steve explains why the strongest businesses don’t win by pushing people harder. They win by creating cultures where employees care deeply, custom...