On this Mind Over Masculinity episode, host Avik Chakraborty and guest Bradley Taylor (founder of The Donut Trap and community-driven business coach) break down what most founders miss: your company can only grow to the level of your emotional maturity. We cover ego death, self-audits, boundary-setting, hiring and firing with respect, and why therapy is a practical leadership tool. If you’re scaling, leading teams, or rebuilding after setbacks, this direct, no-fluff conversation shows how emotional intelligence (EQ) turns short-term hustle into sustainable leadership—especially for underrepresented founders.
About the guest :
Bradley Taylor is an entrepreneur, coach, and founder of The Donut Trap. He builds community-rooted ventures and equips BIPOC and queer founders with practical business education grounded in empathy, accountability, and values-aligned growth.
Key takeaways:
-
EQ scales companies. Bradley maps every major growth jump to investing in inner work—self-awareness, reflection, and therapy—not just strategy.
-
Ego off, listening on. “Ego death” creates space to diagnose root causes (process, training, capacity) instead of blaming people.
-
Accountability ≠ aggression. Hold standards and document specifics (dates, impacts) while keeping conversations calm, direct, and respectful.
-
Fire with clarity, not cruelty. Sometimes you must make a cold call. Do it fact-based, boundary-clear, and without theatrics.
-
Self-audit ritual. Daily/weekly reviews of highs, lows, and decisions keep actions aligned to mission, community, and brand values.
-
Guard empathy with boundaries. Be empathetic, but design flags and limits so others can’t manipulate your goodwill.
-
Environment matters. If your circle normalizes low EQ, you’ll cap your growth. Seek rooms with higher standards and better models.
-
Therapy is a tool, not a trend. A qualified, neutral professional beats unvetted advice from well-meaning friends.
Connect with the guest :
-
Instagram: @TheDonutTrap
-
Website: https://www.thedonuttrap.com/
Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch
-
DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik
Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.
Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:
• Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment
With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.
Contact
Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.comWebsite: www.healthymindbyavik.comBased in: India & USA
Open to collabora
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Ruthie's Table 4
For more than 30 years The River Cafe in London, has been the home-from-home of artists, architects, designers, actors, collectors, writers, activists, and politicians. Michael Caine, Glenn Close, JJ Abrams, Steve McQueen, Victoria and David Beckham, and Lily Allen, are just some of the people who love to call The River Cafe home. On River Cafe Table 4, Rogers sits down with her customers—who have become friends—to talk about food memories. Table 4 explores how food impacts every aspect of our lives. “Foods is politics, food is cultural, food is how you express love, food is about your heritage, it defines who you and who you want to be,” says Rogers. Each week, Rogers invites her guest to reminisce about family suppers and first dates, what they cook, how they eat when performing, the restaurants they choose, and what food they seek when they need comfort. And to punctuate each episode of Table 4, guests such as Ralph Fiennes, Emily Blunt, and Alfonso Cuarón, read their favourite recipe from one of the best-selling River Cafe cookbooks. Table 4 itself, is situated near The River Cafe’s open kitchen, close to the bright pink wood-fired oven and next to the glossy yellow pass, where Ruthie oversees the restaurant. You are invited to take a seat at this intimate table and join the conversation. For more information, recipes, and ingredients, go to https://shoptherivercafe.co.uk/ Web: https://rivercafe.co.uk/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/therivercafelondon/ Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/therivercafelondon/ For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iheartradio app, apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com