The Hidden Entrepreneur Show with Josh Cary

Are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or like your body just doesn’t respond the way it used to? You’re not alone and today’s episode will show you how to take back control.

Personal trainer Laura Smestad, founder of Strong Sisters Slay, joins Josh Cary on The Hidden Entrepreneur Show to share how women over 35 can transform not only their bodies but their confidence, mindset, and entire outlook on life.

This conversation dives dee...

What happens when you stop hiding behind your humor and start using it to heal? Comedian and content creator Katie Battel has built an audience of millions by doing just that. Her viral content, hilarious honesty, and fearless storytelling began with an anonymous Twitter account called Psycho Girlfriend but today, Katie shows up fully as herself on camera and on stage, helping others do the same.

In this episode, Josh Cary digs into...

Are you communicating your value clearly, or are you just adding to the noise? In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with marketing strategist and agency founder Caroline Crawford, whose company CultivEight Communications helps business owners uncover, articulate, and amplify the value they already possess.

Caroline reveals why so many founders, coaches, and entrepreneurs struggle to be seen for what they truly offer. You’ll discover...

If you’ve ever wondered why some creators explode on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts while others grind with little traction, this episode gives you the real playbook. Braxton Wood, founder of Hacks with Brax, has generated more than 250 million views for himself and his clients and breaks down the mechanics behind going viral in a way that actually grows a business. You will hear exactly how to engineer completion rate...

How do you rebuild yourself after a lifetime of trauma, and what role can psychedelics play in that healing journey?

In this episode, author and journalist Erica Rex joins Josh Cary to discuss her forthcoming book, Seeing What Is There: My Search for Sanity in the Psychedelic Era. Erica’s story is one of profound resilience, courage, and clarity. From enduring childhood abuse in a family of doctors to becoming one of the early clini...

What happens when a middle school teacher trades lesson plans for property deals and then uses AI to scale it all? Luis Vanderhorst’s story is a modern American dream rooted in resilience, faith, and innovation.

In this inspiring conversation, Luis shares how he arrived in the U.S. from the Dominican Republic at age 11, lost his father soon after, and still managed to build a life of purpose and freedom. From teaching social studies...

What if artificial intelligence could make us more human, not less?

In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with Shekar Natarajan, founder of Orchestro.ai, to explore the future of “angelic intelligence”, a new kind of AI built on virtue, empathy, and compassion rather than profit and efficiency alone.

With over 25 years in global logistics, Shekar has seen firsthand how systems built for speed and convenience often lose sight of purpos...

If you run a business, this episode could save you from sleepless nights and costly mistakes. Rachel Michaelov, founder of Empire Tax Advisors and partner in Practice Wealth Partners, shares the deeply personal story that fueled her career and the practical systems that keep owners audit ready, tax efficient, and in control. You will learn how to choose the right entity, what your bookkeeper might be missing, and the exact question...

If you have most of your savings trapped inside a 401k or IRA and you’ve wondered how to do more than buy another index fund, this episode opens the door. Henry Yoshida, CFP and co-founder and CEO of Rocket Dollar, explains how regular investors can legally use retirement accounts to access private and alternative investments. You will hear how a reluctant Merrill Lynch rookie became a three-time founder by solving a problem Wall S...

If you are a founder or executive staring down disruption, this conversation is a practical playbook for building a culture of innovation that actually ships. AJ Bubb, founder of MXP Studios and host of Facing Disruption, breaks down how human plus AI accelerates results only when leaders fix the hidden blockers inside their teams. You will learn how to create psychological safety, design real experiments, and replace yes-people dy...

If you want better sleep, calmer nerves, less inflammation, and more daily energy without adding another pill or appointment, this conversation delivers a clear, practical path. Mark Fox, former chief engineer on the Space Shuttle program and inventor of Vibe and VegaVibe, explains how pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) and vagus nerve stimulation can help your body recover faster, feel better, and perform at a higher level. You ...

What does it take to be a truly effective leader in today’s fast-moving business world? Most companies promote top performers and hope they’ll “figure it out” when they step into leadership. But hope isn’t a strategy.

In this episode of The Hidden Entrepreneur Show, Josh Cary sits down with Chris Hossfeld, founder and CEO of Barrel Strength Leadership, to uncover the frameworks, lessons, and battlefield-tested wisdom that leaders ne...

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing yourself on TV, or wondered if media appearances really move the needle for entrepreneurs, this episode is for you.

Josh Cary sits down with Dominic Forth, CEO of Thought Leaders America, to unpack the real power of visibility, exposure, and positioning. Dominic has spent over 20 years in media, from newsroom trenches to consulting with top TV stations, and now he helps thought leaders and entreprene...

From Ferraris in the driveway to Van Halen in the backyard, Danielle Diamond grew up surrounded by the kind of rock-and-roll glamour most of us only dream about. But behind the limousines and backstage passes was a family quietly wrestling with deep mental health struggles, and a young girl searching for lasting happiness.

In this raw and powerful conversation, Danielle shares the remarkable journey behind her memoir Happy Adjacent....

What does a petroleum engineer with 35 years in the oil and gas industry know about creating a hit meal-planning app? More than you think. Mark Semmelbeck’s journey from running drilling operations to running a tech startup is as surprising as it is inspiring.

In this episode, you’ll hear how a simple Sunday visit to his daughter sparked the idea for A Better Meal, a smart, AI-powered meal-planning app that brings joy back to the ki...

What happens when you're told from childhood that you'll never amount to anything? In this extraordinary episode, Josh Cary sits down with Unbroken author Robert Crawford, who was once ridiculed by teachers, dismissed by his father, and written off by nearly everyone, except his mother.

Robert’s story is raw, powerful, and unforgettable. From being a boy in Jamaica who was mocked and shamed in school, to founding his own nursery sch...

Ever wondered if you could turn your creative passion into a real, profitable business without quitting your day job? This episode is your proof.

Jaclyn Isaac, founder of Doni Douglas Designs, went from managing global ad campaigns in Big Pharma to leading one of New Jersey’s most recognizable interior design firms. It all started as a side hustle, fueled by instinct, savagery (her word), and a refusal to stay small.

In this refreshi...

What makes a business truly attractive to investors, clients, and customers alike? In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with Kevin Scanlon, scientist, inventor, author of The Hybrid Entrepreneur, and experienced investor, to unpack the mindset and strategies that help entrepreneurs build credibility, attract funding, and scale successfully.

This isn’t just theory. Kevin has lived on all sides of the business equation: academia, star...

Feel like you’re constantly second-guessing your financial decisions? Tired of the noise from talking heads, YouTube gurus, and random internet advice? In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with financial advisor Nick Grose of Grose Wealth Management to break through the confusion and offer a grounded, relationship-first approach to wealth.

This isn’t a jargon-filled finance lecture. It’s a refreshingly human, emotionally aware conve...