Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

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From Near Bankruptcy to a $745M Exit: The Raw Truth Behind Kass & Mike’s Entrepreneurship Journey | E112

Kass and Mike Lazerow’s entrepreneurial journey began with a leap of faith and a lot of grit. They started Golf.com with funding from friends and fami...

NBCUniversal Vice Chairman, Bonnie Hammer: Breaking Myths About Climbing to the Top | E111

Bonnie Hammer’s passion for photography and storytelling led her to an internship on a TV production set, but instead of a glamorous role, her first j...

Gretchen Carlson: The Journalist Who Defied Fox News and Exposed Workplace Abuse | E110

In 2016, former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson made a bold move that transformed the conversation around workplace harassment. After enduring years of...

From $500 Startup to Open Source Pioneer: How Tim O’Reilly Built a Media and Tech Legacy | E109

Tim O'Reilly’s entrepreneurial journey began with odd jobs like being a janitor, cemetery caretaker, and dishwasher. With just $500, he founded O'Reil...

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: How Adva Amir Became One of the Few Female Airline Captains | E108

As a curious eight-year-old, Adva Amir was mesmerized by the cockpit during a family trip, sparking a lifelong dream of becoming a pilot. After failin...

From School Teacher to Fitness Icon: What I Wish I Knew Before Quitting My Job | Brian Keane | E107

Brian Keane’s journey is a powerful example of embracing change and conquering fear. Originally a primary school teacher in London, Brian realized tea...

Tony Khan: Building AEW into a Billion-Dollar Brand and Competing with Wrestling Giants | E106

Tony Khan was captivated by sports and wrestling from a young age. After immersing himself in sports analytics, he joined his father’s ventures, using...

Tim Storey: Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks and Achieving Unstoppable Success | E105

Tim Storey grew up facing financial struggles, family instability, and a devastating loss at a young age. When his father tragically passed away in a ...

Bank of America's Bernard Hampton: The Leadership Secrets to Building High-Performing Teams | E104

Bernard Hampton’s journey from modest beginnings to Managing Director and The Head of The Academy at Bank of America is a testament to hard work, lear...

Turning Personal Grief Into a Global Mission for Happiness | Mo Gawdat | E103

Mo Gawdat was thriving in his career as Chief Business Officer at Google X, enjoying wealth, success, and a loving family. However, his life took a dr...