Best Sana And Avik Chakraborty By Healthy Mind By Avik All Rights Reserved Podcasts (2025)

1
AI Search, SEO's Future, And Real Buyers with Michael Buckbee 27:54

Play Pause

1d ago27:54

27:54

In this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with Michael Buckbee, founder of KnowaToa, to unpack how AI search is quietly rewriting the rules of SEO, demand gen, and brand visibility. Google is pushing AI overviews. Tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini are now the first touchpoint for serious buyers. Your brand either shows up in th…

1
Can You Scale a Luxury Construction Business And Still Be Present For A Family Of Six? With Sean Skellenger 33:06

3d ago33:06

33:06

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with Sean Skellenger, co founder of Skelly Build, one of Austin's most recognized names in luxury residential construction, to talk about what it really takes to grow a multimillion dollar business without sacrificing your family or your sanity. Sean breaks down how he and his wife Diana went from two f…

1
Can Startups Turn Data Privacy Into a Sales Superpower with Strategic Compliance featuring Shayne Adler 28:24

3d ago28:24

28:24

In this BizBlend episode, host Sana cuts through the fear and fluff around data privacy, compliance and AI governance for startups. Instead of doom and legal jargon, this conversation reframes SOC 2, ISO 27001 and trust centers as growth levers that actually move pipeline and unlock enterprise deals. Sana is joined by Shayne Adler, CEO of AETOS Dat…

1
What Does Real Success Look Like After Loss, Divorce, and Reinvention? with Keren Gonen 25:09

5d ago25:09

25:09

In this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with top producing real estate agent and entrepreneur Keren Gonen to strip away the highlight reel and talk about what success really costs. Keren shares how growing up in an entrepreneurial family in Israel, surviving the Gulf War, moving to the US as a teen, losing her mother to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma…

1
How Do You Rewrite Your Career Without Losing Your Values In The Process? With Natasha Raina 46:18

5d ago46:18

46:18

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with wildlife scientist turned General Counsel, Natasha Raina, to unpack what it really takes to pivot careers at 25, 37, and 49 without abandoning your ethics or your sanity. From chasing orangutans for conservation genetics to walking into law school with zero legal background, to now leading legal an…

1
Is Work Life Balance A Myth For High Performing Leaders? with Dr. Lani Jones 26:40

6d ago26:40

26:40

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana cuts through the corporate fantasy of “work life balance” with clinical psychologist, advisor, and entrepreneur Dr. Lani Jones. Instead of chasing a perfect 50–50 split that only creates guilt and burnout, Lani walks leaders through a more realistic operating model built on alignment, integration, and seasons. To…

1
How Can AI Forecasting And Prediction Markets Help Founders Make Better Decisions In Chaos? | Michael Ulin 27:52

8d ago27:52

27:52

In this BizBlend episode, host Sana cuts through the hype around "AI startups" and gets real about what actually moves the needle for founders in 2025. Michael Ulin, co founder and CEO of Tenki AI, unpacks how AI forecasting, prediction markets and probabilistic reasoning can support high stakes decisions instead of just adding more noise. He share…

1
Can We Redefine Success And Build Impact Driven Businesses Without Burnout? with Alisha Esmail 26:19

10d ago26:19

26:19

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with Canadian founder and former ethical coffee CEO Alisha Esmail to unpack what success really costs. Not in pitch decks. In your nervous system. Alisha shares how she built and exited Road Coffee in one of the most competitive markets, paid farmers above cost of production, and still hit multiple burn…

1
Can Bipolar Be Your Hidden Business Edge In Leadership And Turnarounds? With Todd Hagopian 30:03

11d ago30:03

30:03

On this episode of BizBlend with Sana, we get real about what happens when high performance and mental health collide. Todd Hagopian went from youngest bank manager in Michigan to leading massive P&L portfolios at American Express, Whirlpool and Illinois Tool Works. On paper. pure corporate win. Behind the scenes. bipolar disorder, addiction, arres…

1
Redefining Success Through Service and Leadership with Michael T. Brown 28:08

12d ago28:08

28:08

In this powerful episode of the BizBlend podcast, licensed professional counselor and leadership consultant Michael T. Brown joins host Sana to strip away the glossy, Instagram-filtered version of success. With over 20 years of experience working with individuals, families, crisis communities, and violence interrupters, Michael shares a grounded, s…

1
Scaling Education with Soul: How Michael Black Built Success Tutoring into a Global Franchise Empire 26:52

13d ago26:52

26:52

At just 17, Michael Black started Success Tutoring with one mission: help students feel smarter and more confident. Nine years later, at 26, he’s turned it into a multi-million-dollar franchised tutoring brand operating across Australia, New Zealand, Texas, and soon Canada, Singapore, and the UK — all bootstrapped, without losing the heart of the o…

1
Thriving in Chaos: Neuroscience, Toxic Bosses, and Building a Brain-Based Career with Shannon Smith 30:15

14d ago30:15

30:15

In this powerful episode of BizBlend, Shannon Smith pulls back the curtain on why your brain often prefers a toxic job over the uncertainty of leaving — even when it’s making you physically ill. Blending cutting-edge neuroscience with real corporate war stories, Shannon explains how the nervous system reacts to toxic bosses, why “just leave” isn’t …

1
Is Leadership Quietly Burning Out High Achievers? ft. Nicole Leigh Anderson 27:14

15d ago27:14

27:14

This straight talking BizBlend episode clocks into the real cost of modern leadership. The highlight reel looks great on LinkedIn, but behind the scenes many high performing executives are running on fumes. Sana gets granular with leadership strategist Nicole Leigh Anderson to decode the emotional and physical price leaders pay when success comes a…

1
Is Your Business Really More Valuable Or Just Busier? With Rafael Pinho 33:13

17d ago33:13

33:13

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with finance executive and CFA charterholder Rafael Pinho to cut through founder hype and talk about what actually builds enterprise value. This is real talk for startup founders, small business owners and service pros who brag about revenue screenshots but quietly worry about cash in the bank and inves…

1
How Can Emotional Language Unlock Better AI Results In Business With Olga Topchaya? 31:37

18d ago31:37

31:37

In this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with AI strategist and consultant Olga Topchaya to unpack a question most teams quietly struggle with. Why does AI so often sound generic, flat and robotic, even when our prompts are clear. Olga breaks down how emotional language, role based prompting and strategies like the Whisper Prompt can radically…

1
How can purpose and passion redefine leadership culture for founders and teams with Alaina Love 28:42

19d ago28:42

28:42

On this BizBlend podcast episode, Sana sits down with leadership expert and author Alaina Love to unpack what really fuels sustainable performance in high pressure businesses. Instead of obsessing over KPIs and dashboards, Alaina drills into purpose, passion archetypes and values alignment as the real drivers of resilient culture, especially during…

1
How Can Leaders Turn AI Disruption Into Trust Driven Change Using the A.P.E.E.E. Model with Cesar Vianna Teague? 25:17

20d ago25:17

25:17

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with change management and enablement consultant Cesar Vianna Teague to unpack what it really takes to lead through AI disruption and nonstop digital transformation without breaking trust or burning people out. If your organisation is rolling out a new ERP, CRM, AI tools or yet another “strategic” platf…

1
How Can AI Help Leaders Reclaim Time, Build Velocity And Lead Like Humans Again? with Mark Briggs 28:45

21d ago28:45

28:45

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with executive coach and author Mark Briggs to unpack how leaders, founders and senior teams can use AI as a full system upgrade, not just another shiny tool. Mark breaks down why most CEOs are stuck in speed, not velocity, and how AI, smart workflows and meeting intelligence can free up real time for s…

1
How Does Compassionate Leadership Turn Medical Trauma Into Purpose Driven Business Strategy? with Reasa Selph 25:18

22d ago25:18

25:18

On this BizBlend episode, Sana sits down with award winning entrepreneur and patient safety advocate Reasa Selph to unpack what happens when your whole life and business are interrupted by your child’s near fatal, preventable sepsis. Instead of centering profit at all costs, Risa rebuilt her leadership philosophy around compassion, boundaries, and …

1
What Do You Do When Nothing Works Out in Your Business ? with Natalia Ochodnicka 34:01

24d ago34:01

34:01

When the wheels come off in business, the glossy founder quotes don’t save you. This BizBlend conversation cuts through the noise and gets real about what happens when revenue stalls, teams burn out, optimism fades, and your confidence takes a hit. Host Sana sits down with Natalia Ochodnicka, a leader who scaled a team from 2 to 70 in just 14 month…

1
How Can Introverts Rise, Lead, and Get Promoted Without Pretending To Be Extroverts?With Ulrike Seminati 25:34

25d ago25:34

25:34

This BizBlend conversation cuts through the corporate noise. We explore what it truly takes for introverted professionals to be recognized, valued, and promoted without forcing themselves into loud rooms or loud behavior. Sana and leadership coach Ulrike Seminati unpack real strategies for visibility that feel honest, aligned, and sustainable. This…

1
Is The Health Insurance System Bleeding Employers Dry? What Is The Brokerage Blind Spot Costing Us with Donovan Pyle 18:19

26d ago18:19

18:19

This BizBlend episode cuts straight into one of the biggest financial blind spots in modern business. Health insurance. Most leaders think they are negotiating better plans. Reality is the system is designed with misaligned incentives that quietly drain corporate budgets year after year. Donovan Pyle, whistleblower, CEO, and the Validation Institut…

1
How Do You Control the Narrative Without Losing Your Authenticity? with Lynn Aronberg 29:49

27d ago29:49

29:49

On this BizBlend episode, Sana sits down with powerhouse publicist Lynn Aronberg to unpack PR that actually moves the needle. We get tactical on building real media relationships. we get honest about crisis communications and cancel culture. we get practical on using AI as an ally without crossing ethical lines. Lynn breaks down why CEOs should fac…

1
Is Performance Enough To Lead? Fixing The “Great IC, Struggling Manager” Problem with Sheyna James 28:55

28d ago28:55

28:55

On BizBlend we deconstruct a quiet failure mode in companies. high-performing individual contributors get promoted into people leadership without the playbook. Sheyna James shares a battle-tested framework leaders can actually execute. Her RARE model. Relational. Authentic. Innovative. Resilient. We unpack promoting ICs to managers, why “who not ho…

1
Can conscious leadership scale without burning people out? with Dr. Jonathan Locust 36:54

28d ago36:54

36:54

On BizBlend we get surgical about the tension between profit and principles. Dr. Jonathan Locust unpacks how a 24-day fast, health turbulence, and corporate burnout rewired his operating system. We pressure test whether consciousness belongs in boardrooms. We deconstruct ConsciRise. a vetted marketplace and community for holistic practitioners desi…

1
Can AI Make Your Security Team Proactive Instead of Reactive? Cybersecurity, Observability and SysAdmin for Mid-Size Startups with Bhaskar Bharat Sawant 18:36

29d ago18:36

18:36

On BizBlend, host Sayan gets tactical with Bhaskar Bharat Sawant on how mid-size startups harden their stack without drowning in alerts. We deconstruct the triangle of cybersecurity, observability and system administration. Then we layer in AI for behavior analytics, anomaly detection and configuration drift control. Expect clear guardrails. Start …

1
Can stillness and intuition 10x your leadership ROI?with Camilla Calberg 44:17

29d ago44:17

44:17

High performers love the grind. The problem. hustle narrows thinking and tanks decision quality. In this BizBlend episode, Sana pressure-tests a simple operating system for founders and execs. Strategic stillness plus trained intuition. Camilla Calberg unpacks how to pause on purpose, ask higher-quality questions, and make cleaner bets without burn…

1
Can You Systemize Chaos to Build—and Sell—a Valuable Business? — Vince Perri 20:14

1M ago20:14

20:14

Founders don’t fail for lack of SOPs—they fail because those SOPs live in a drawer. In this BizBlend episode, Vince Perri breaks down how to convert chaos into operating leverage, hold teams accountable to the process, and think like private equity so your company becomes an asset—not a life sentence. We cover leadership during crisis (hurricanes i…

1
Living Comfortably in Chaos: Resilience, Faith, and Startup Lessons from a Cyclone in Samoa with Ian Reilly 35:52

1M ago35:52

35:52

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana and engineer-turned-founder and author Ian Reilly unpack how to operate when life and business refuse to follow the plan. From surviving a three-day cyclone in Samoa with no power or water to steering an agri-tech startup through shocks like 9/11, the dot-com crash, the GFC, and COVID-19, Ian shows why uncertaint…

1
What a Mosquito Can Teach Us About Leadership, Relationships, and Impact with Tom Hagerty 39:05

1M ago39:05

39:05

In this episode of BizBlend Podcast hosted by Sana, we uncover an unexpected truth — that small actions can drive massive impact. Joining us is Tom Hagerty, retired corporate executive, leadership mentor, and author of The Business of Relationships. Together, they explore how something as tiny as a mosquito can teach us about influence, intention, …

1
Bridging Strategy and Culture: How Leaders Turn Theory Into Execution with Mike Chaput 46:22

1M ago46:22

46:22

On The BizBlend Podcast, host Sana and guest Mike Chaput unpack why “great on paper” strategies collapse in the real world—and how to fix it fast. Chaput traces his arc from buying a company at 24 and going bankrupt to building a $35M operation by aligning strategy with culture. Expect blunt talk on values that drive execution, Maslow’s hierarchy a…

1
Balanced Leadership, Real Results: Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness & the Shadow at Work with John Brazier 41:10

1M ago41:10

41:10

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with leadership veteran John Brazier to unpack what truly drives performance in modern teams: emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and a realistic approach to “work–life balance.” John shares how he led globally distributed technical writers for years with low turnover by prioritizing people over policy…

1
Quiet Ambition: Strategic Leadership Without the Noise — how to grow, get seen, and stay sane with Patrick Kamba 31:33

1M ago31:33

31:33

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with executive mentor and author Patrick Kamba to unpack “quiet ambition”—a practical approach to career growth that favors strategy over self-promotion. From high-stakes pharma and vaccine development to everyday meetings, Patrick shares how to be visible without being the loudest, build a personal boa…

1
Leadership Isn’t About Results: How People-First Cultures Drive Performance with Maren Perry 34:48

1M ago34:48

34:48

On BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Maren Perry, Founder & CEO of Arden Coaching, to challenge a sacred cow: leadership isn’t about chasing KPIs—it’s about developing people. We unpack how leaders create performance throughcoaching cultures, clear “why” communication in change, and repeatable learning loops that outlast one-and-done workshops. Ex…

1
When You Are the Product: Money, Mindset, and Sustainable Growth with Justin Boyd 26:44

1M ago26:44

26:44

On BizBlend, host Sana digs into the identity shift from corporate leader to solo consultant with Justin Boyd—founder of Cash Flow Copilot and a veteran of two decades in corporate finance. We cover how to separate self-worth from sales, design services that scale, navigate isolation when you leave teams behind, and protect mental, physical, and sp…

1
From Startup to Sale: Systems, Culture, and the WERQ Framework with Ral West 27:50

1M ago27:50

27:50

On BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Alaska-based entrepreneur Ral West to unpack what it really takes to scale, step back, and sell. From bootstrapping vacation packages to chartering full planes, growing into an eight-figure scheduled charter operation, and ultimately exiting to Alaska Airlines, Ral breaks down the unromantic work behind sustain…

1
From 9-to-5 to Solopreneur: Risk-Aware Growth, Process-First Automation & Practical AI for Founders ft. Damien Schreurs 31:19

1M ago31:19

31:19

On this BizBlend Podcast episode, host Sana talks with Luxembourg-based tech strategist and trainer Damien Schreurs about leaving corporate life the smart way. We unpack a step-by-step transition plan (including a 70% part-time bridge and an 18-month cash runway), how to think process-first before tools, and where automation and AI genuinely save t…

1
Landing Senior Roles by Shaping Perception (Not Just Performance) — BizBlend with Sana ft. Keith Anderson 27:57

2M ago27:57

27:57

On BizBlend, host Sana and Keith Anderson (Career Alchemy Labs; ex-Google, Meta, DoorDash, Calibrate) dig into why promotions in tech are driven by perception, not fairness—and how to build executive presence without posturing. You’ll learn the difference between proof (performance) and positioning (perception), how to craft a distinct leadership m…

1
Faith, Mental Health & Leadership: Building Resilient, People-First Businesses — Joshua Delp 41:17

2M ago41:17

41:17

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with pastor and leadership coach Joshua Delp to unpack how faith, mental health, and relationships shape sustainable success. Joshua traces his path through childhood trauma, burnout, and overwhelm to a practical framework for personal power: reclaiming agency, building resilience, and leading with inte…

1
Deterministic AI, Decision Science, and the Human Side of Entrepreneurship with Martin Lucas 32:30

2M ago32:30

32:30

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with behavioral scientist and inventor Martin Lucas to unpack deterministic AI and decision science—an approach built on physics and human context rather than probability and guesswork. Martin explains why most teams still make rushed, rational-only decisions, how to map real customer motivation, and wh…

1
Scaling Without Losing Yourself — Human Side of Growth with Rani Dabrai 31:46

2M ago31:46

31:46

In this episode of the BizBlend Podcast, host Sana digs into the human dynamics behind business growth with serial entrepreneur and certified EOS implementer Rani Dabrai. Rani explains why self-awareness and core values matter more than metrics, how founders hit the “time ceiling,” and practical steps to avoid burnout while scaling. Topics covered:…

1
Founder Freedom: How a COO Turns Vision into Scale, Systems & Exit Readiness with Brandon Moon 33:57

2M ago33:57

33:57

In this BizBlend episode host Sana interviews Brandon Moon, co-founder and COO of TD Pine Advisors, about how founders escape the “founder trap” and build companies that run without them. We break down the top operational bottlenecks—owner dependency, poor systems, and weak cash-flow focus—and show concrete steps to hire the right operator, create …

1
Success, Discipline & Legacy: Redefining Purpose with Albert Butler 21:47

2M ago21:47

21:47

On this episode of BizBlend Podcast, Yusuf sits down with Albert Butler—a CPA, partner in a national accounting firm, and author—to explore success, purpose, and legacy beyond numbers. Albert shares his philosophy that money is more than math; it’s meaning, a tool that reflects our choices, values, and growth. From discipline and ambition to mentor…

1
From Founder Chaos to CEO Clarity with Yvonne Heimann 26:46

2M ago26:46

26:46

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana digs into what “Systems that unlock true freedom” actually looks like for creative entrepreneurs. Yvonne Heimann—founder of AskYvi and Boss Your Business Academy—explains how simple SOPs, automation, and clean processes unlock time, reduce decision fatigue, and make a business transferable (and sellable). We also…

1
From Corporate Grind to Purpose-Driven Leadership: Lift, Light, Lead with Deborah Coviello 27:57

2M ago27:57

27:57

On BizBlend with host Sana, leadership advisor Deborah A. Coviello (The Drop In CEO) breaks down the real transition from corporate executive to entrepreneur—without glamorizing it. We cover redefining success beyond salary, building self-discipline outside corporate structures, protecting health as a core KPI, and Deb’s Lift • Light • Lead framewo…

1
Leading Through Chaos: How to Build Self-Sufficient Teams that Click with Daria Rudnik 27:25

2M ago27:25

27:25

In this BizBlend conversation, executive coach and “team architect” Daria Rudnik breaks down how to lead in uncertainty without defaulting to control. We cover a practical, people-first playbook for turning disruption into direction: shifting from heroic leadership to shared leadership, designing teams that think for themselves, and using hybrid in…

1
Integrity Under Pressure: FBI knocks, PR crises, and building a scalable franchise with clear values with Uri Geva 33:32

2M ago33:32

33:32

On BizBlend with host Sana, entrepreneur Uri Geva (Cookie Dough Bliss; former owner/operator of multiple sports teams) breaks down what integrity looks like in action—when the FBI shows up, when a partner’s scandal hits the news, and when a team’s morale needs rebuilding. We cover crisis playbooks, extreme ownership, selecting the right legal/opera…

1
Leadership That Builds People First: AI Agents, Small Language Models, and Preserving Black History with Stephanie Sylvestre 32:25

2M ago32:25

32:25

On BizBlend, host Sana digs into steady leadership in a fast-moving AI world with entrepreneur and technologist Stephanie Sylvestre. From defining “human in the loop” to using small language models layered over LLMs and digital twins to preserve Black legacy, Stephanie breaks down practical guardrails leaders can use now: curate data, set clear val…

1
Leverage, Risk & the “Crypto Wormhole” Method: Trading Discipline for Volatile Markets with Niko Mercuris 22:27

2M ago22:27

22:27

On BizBlend with host Sana, futures trader and Crypto Renegades founder Niko Mercuris explains his “Crypto Wormhole” approach—using position sizing, stop-losses, and leverage to compress outcomes without abandoning risk control. We dig into beginner mistakes, behavioral traps (fear/greed), and a step-by-step view of scanning, entries, exits, and mo…

1
Tech That Serves You, Not Drains You: Guardrails, AI, and Founder Focus with Rob Broadhead 23:30

2M ago23:30

23:30

On this BizBlend episode, host Sana and guest Rob Broadhead (RB Consulting; Dev/Develpreneur; Building Better Developers podcast) break down how to make technology work for your business and life—not against them. We cover a practical “busy vs. productive” test for your tool stack, single-decision simplification (pick one calendar, stop context swi…