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NAKED THOUGHTS is a podcast for freelancers, creators and founders — and those on their way to becoming one. We talk honestly about building ideas, brands, and businesses while dealing with self-doubt, pressure, loneliness, money fears, and the search for purpose.
Expect raw conversations, personal stories, and practical insights on mindset, personal branding, career decisions, and creating a life and business that actually feels aligned.
No fake hustle. No empty motivation. Just real thoughts, real people, and tools to move forward—mentally and professionally.

Female Founders, Community & Building Without Fear | NIWA
A raw conversation about loneliness, community, and what it really takes to build meaningful connections — especially as a woman navigating life abroad.

Communication, Confidence & The Fear of Public Speaking | Amit Grinvald
How the way we communicate defines our relationships, our businesses, and ultimately our lives. A deep dive into the power of words and presence.

Why You Feel Behind: Good vs Great, Cristiano Ronaldo & Over-Optimization | Jonathan Weaver
What happens when self-optimization becomes self-sabotage? An honest look at hustle culture, burnout, and finding balance without losing ambition.

From Hollywood to YouTube — MrBeast, Freelancing & Building a Creative Business | Delaney Debinski
From the glam of Hollywood to the grind of building a business — a candid conversation about reinvention, identity, and what it really means to start over.

Feeling Stuck Despite Success? — High Achievers, Coaching & Finding Direction | Dasha Kosse
Success on paper, emptiness inside. A deep conversation on why high achievers struggle with fulfilment and how to reconnect with what actually matters.

Build Fast, Doubt Faster: AI, Validation & the Fear of Success with Juan Herrera
What does it really mean to build in the age of AI — when speed is everything and doubt is constant? Juan shares his journey from Colombia to Austria, from developer to founder, and how that transition forced him to redefine what success actually means.

Obsession, Discipline & Therapy: What It Really Takes to Build a Successful Business with Deepak Shukla
What if the biggest threat to your business isn't the market, the competition, or funding — but you? Deepak shares his journey from a low-income immigrant household in London to building a marketing agency, launching a catering company, and moving to rural Italy to redesign his life.

Personal Branding, Identity & Self-Belief: How to Build Trust, Overcome Self-Doubt and Show Up Authentically with Anna Bertoldini
What does personal branding really mean — beyond posting, algorithms, and visibility? Anna Bertoldini shares how living and working across six countries shaped her identity, understanding of human psychology, and her belief that personal branding is identity work disguised as marketing.

Building a Business in Italy: Visibility, Risk & Freedom with Eva Noelle Fassbender (ItalyExit)
What does it really take to build a business in another country — without a master plan, without outside funding, and without losing yourself along the way? Eva shares how a deeply personal journey led her to Italy, and how that experience slowly turned into ItalyExit.
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