If you're a CEO, founder, or ambitious professional who wants to: ✅ Sell more effectively ✅ Command more influence ✅ Get promoted and paid what you’re worth... …this episode is your shortcut to learning 𝘩𝘰𝘸.Leah Kim Brighton isn't your average communication coach. She's a 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 with a background in linguistics, psychology, and executive hiring and her approach removes the fluff and guesswork. With her 𝗩𝟴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, she breaks down the 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 behind how to sound confident, earn trust, and get results whether you're in the boardroom, leading a team, or pitching a client.𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿: ❌ Why “speak with confidence” is terrible advice unless you know 𝘩𝘰𝘸 ✅ Two simple but powerful techniques to instantly improve how you're heard❓ How your 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 could be the reason you're not getting promoted ✅ Why your “echo” in the room 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 you leave matters more than what you say in it❓ What really earns respect, trust, and influence in leadership🎯 If you've ever been overlooked, underestimated, or unheard this episode will change the way you think about communication forever.👉 Watch this episode of the Business Alchemists Podcast now and 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹.

Think raising $6M guarantees startup success?

Think again!

In this raw, no-BS conversation, J.Y. Delmot, co-founder of BuddiesHR and ex-Y Combinator alum reveals the real lessons behind the flashy headlines. From building a SaaS that hit $60K MRR on the side, to losing it all when Instagram shut them down, to raising millions and learning the hard way… this is a masterclass in founder reality.What you'll learn:Why VC money often kills more startups than it savesThe 3 rules that changed his life at Y CombinatorHow to build a startup before writing a single line of codeWhy most founders burn out — and how to avoid itHow J.Y. scaled BuddiesHR from scratch with just a Slack appIf you’re building, funding, or fumbling through startup life, this is the playbook you didn’t know you needed.

In this episode of the Business Alchemist Podcast, Phil Akilade speaks with James Mays, founder of Rodeo and asks,

What drives someone to build a new startup after selling their last one, and surviving a brain tumour diagnosis?

They explore the importance of community and events in today's polarised world.

They discuss the evolution of event technology, the significance of in-person connections, and the mission behind Rodeo to create a new platform that supports community organisers.

James shares his personal journey, including health challenges and the drive to build a customer-centric community.

The conversation emphasises the need for discovery in event planning and the potential for monetising community data to sustain and grow these initiatives.

In this conversation, James discusses the journey of developing a platform aimed at enhancing community engagement through events.

He shares insights on the importance of user feedback, and the evolving nature of technology in event organisation.

The discussion also touches on societal issues like loneliness and the resurgence of in-person events post-COVID, emphasising the role of technology in facilitating genuine human connections.

James outlines the competitive landscape, barriers to adoption, and the future growth plans for the platform, Rodeo.