Unfiltered Solopreneur

In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Karel Mergl IV, a rising video producer and solopreneur balancing business and college life. Karel shares his journey of creative risk-taking, building a brand while battling imposter syndrome, and what it takes to stand out in a crowded video landscape—especially with AI on the rise. He breaks down the anat

In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Cherri Prince, a five-time Effie-winning brand strategist and creative problem solver, about her return to solopreneurship. They explore the power of saying “yes” early, building clarity over time, and finding your unique voice in a crowded consultancy landscape. Cherri shares hard-won lessons on branding

In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with financial coach Amy Greene about her journey from hospitality to coaching, the importance of understanding money mindset, and the challenges solopreneurs face in building their businesses. They discuss the significance of personal transformation through financial literacy, the realities of solopreneurship, and

In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Zuri Gunther, a life coach who transformed her unimaginable loss into a mission of healing. Zuri shares her personal journey through grief after the tragic loss of her son, discussing how she turned her pain into purpose by helping others navigate their own grief. The conversation explores the parallels betwee

In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish interviews Janet Stormes, a former federal budget analyst and professional dancer, who shares her unique journey from the arts to budgeting. Janet discusses her transition into solopreneurship, the importance of integrating creativity into budgeting processes, and her enriching experiences teaching in Myanmar. The convers

In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Angeliki Savvidou, who shares her journey through various careers leading to her current role as a solopreneur in finance. Angeliki discusses the importance of preparation before making the leap into solopreneurship, the lessons learned from her corporate life, and the significance of personal branding and fin

In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish interviews Malu, a self-taught coder turned supply chain expert and entrepreneur. Malu shares her journey from coding at a young age to understanding the complexities of supply chains and eventually starting her own consulting business. The conversation explores themes of entrepreneurship, personal branding, and the impor

Ready to ditch the 'hustle harder' mentality and embrace a more balanced approach to solopreneurship? In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sits down with Julie Hruska, a high-performance coach who's walked the walk. Julie shares her unexpected journey into entrepreneurship, the pivotal moments that shaped her coaching style, and the valuable lessons learned

In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host BoostSolo dives into conversation with Catherine Quinlan, an educator who dared to break free and build her own path. Catherine shares her journey of creating Visibility in STEM, a venture born out of a desire for authentic representation and a passion to ignite curiosity in students. They explore the challenges of disrupting traditio

In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, Cathy Zappulla shares her solopreneur journey, discussing the evolving landscape of work influenced by AI, the implications of return-to-office mandates, and the rise of the gig economy. She emphasizes the importance of networking and skill-building for new graduates, highlighting generational shifts in entrepreneurship and the need for ad