The Inspired Choice - The Conscious Founder's Path to Legacy

Some people rebuild houses. Others rebuild themselves. Saban Demirbasa has done both — and he teaches us the two are the same work.In this episode of The Inspired Choice, Dr. Caroline Biesalski sits down with Saban Demirbasa — author, conscious leader, and restorer of the historic Stone Court House. His story moves through invention, loss, recovery, and reinvention — offering a blueprint for anyone standing at a threshold of their own becoming.In this conversation we explore:• The moment when the old self dies and the new one is asking to be born• How restoring Stone Court House became the mirror for restoring himself• What it means to turn adversity into meaningful narrative• Why leadership rooted in integrity costs something to earn• The quiet power of heritage, place, and presence as teachersWhether you're navigating transformation, standing at a crossroads, or simply drawn to stories of resilience — this conversation offers both language and permission for what you're moving through.🎙 Hosted by Dr. Caroline Biesalski — founder of The Inspired Choice, podcaster, and voice behind the Being. Becoming. Beyond. framework.🔗 Connect with Saban Demirbasa:Website: [link]Memoir: [link]Stone Court House: [link]🔗 Connect with The Inspired Choice:Website: [link]Instagram: @theinspiredchoiceIf this episode spoke to something in you, share it with someone else standing at a threshold.#TheInspiredChoice #SabanDemirbasa #StoneCourtHouse #Reinvention #ConsciousLeadership Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if your $25 book is sitting on top of a million-dollar idea?Kristen White began her career as a television news reporter, interviewing thousands of people and learning to find the story beneath the story. She later sold her first book, Mystic in a Minivan, to a Hollywood production company, produced a documentary now streaming on Amazon Prime, and created a wellness television series featuring New York Times bestselling authors. Today, through Business Beyond Your Book™, she helps authors see their books as the beginning of something much larger: keynotes, TEDx talks, courses, communities, media platforms, and whole new careers.In this conversation, we explore Fingerprint Expertise, the unique mix of experience, perspective, and lived wisdom that no one else can copy. Kristen shares how her path as a journalist and a trained shaman shapes the way she helps people discover what they are meant to be known for. We also look at why being generic is becoming expensive in the age of AI, and whether your soul might already have a business plan waiting for you.If you have ever wondered whether the detours of your life were random... this episode may show you they were raw material all along. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Caroline Biesalski welcomes Ken Chester for a conversation most people never stop to have: what does purpose-driven innovation actually cost the planet? They explore the often overlooked climate cost of digital infrastructure, the obsolescence of data centers, and the striking parallels to historical tech bubbles — a conversation that demands real self-awareness about the systems we depend on without questioning.This is a candid look at the ethical questions surrounding AI and defense, and the widespread misunderstanding of what digital infrastructure actually requires to run. Ken and Caroline debate privacy versus convenience, unpacking a tension that touches every conscious founder and entrepreneur building with technology today — where alignment between innovation and responsibility isn't optional, it's foundational.Ken shares his current book, his system, and what's next for his work, closing with reflections on the conscious leadership required to make deliberate, informed choices — a mindset shift away from convenience and toward authenticity about what we're actually building. It's ultimately a conversation about personal transformation: the shift from unconscious consumption to intentional choice, and what kind of digital legacy we're willing to leave behind.New episodes every Monday (interviews), Wednesday (Classic replays), and Friday (solo reflections).Have a story that belongs on this show? Apply to be a guest at inspiredchoice.today/become-a-guest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it take to build a life from nothing... and still stay present for the people you love?Matthew Stern's entrepreneurial journey began with homelessness in his early years. From there, he built himself from the ground up and went on to create and scale businesses that have generated more than $300 million in combined sales. Today, he is CEO of The Stern Group, focused on performance marketing and brand creation, CEO of MyStart Health, which works to improve healthcare access and innovation, and co-founder of Cheatcode, focused on mental resilience and personal growth.In this conversation, we talk about what his early years taught him about leadership, and what separates a company that grows from one that truly scales. Matt speaks openly about ambition, pressure, marriage, and fatherhood, and about how to keep building big things without losing the people who matter most. We also explore why golf is one of his greatest teachers when it comes to patience, emotional control, accountability, and handling adversity.If you have ever wondered whether where you started defines where you can go... this episode will show you it doesn't. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Caroline Biesalski sits down with ONE IAM for a conversation about conscious leadership, purpose, and the lifelong pursuit of self-awareness — a journey that touches on personal transformation as much as spiritual awakening. They discuss struggles with temptation, personal growth, and the role of solitude in self-discovery, exploring what true alignment looks like when the noise of ordinary life falls away.The conversation delves into the human body as an interface for the mind — mental energy, perception, and the nature of reality — bridging neuroscience, AI, and ancient consciousness traditions to pose the kind of questions every conscious founder eventually has to sit with. It's a reminder that authenticity isn't found by looking outward, but by investigating the self directly.ONE IAM shares where to find his work, his current projects, and closes with a call to awaken to your true potential — a fitting reflection on what it means to build not just a business, but a legacy rooted in something deeper than achievement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if some of your everyday habits are affecting your health more than you realize?Forty-five years ago, Norbert Heuser learned the hard way that a food and beverage addiction was seriously harming his health. That turning point started a lifelong journey into self-healing, alternative approaches to health, and the connection between body, mind, and spirit. Today, the German-born inventor, entrepreneur, author, and health coach has given more than 200 seminars and talks in seven countries and visited 39 countries along the way.In this conversation, Norbert shares his personal story and why he believes many people have food and drink habits that hold them back without their knowing it. We talk about his definition of health, "Body & Mind in Harmony," the role spiritual awareness plays in well-being, and what led him to develop his own technologies around electromagnetic radiation and water.If you have ever sensed that something in your daily life is draining your energy... this episode invites you to take a closer look. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when a lifelong reader, a passionate teacher, and a true Southern girl finally sits down to write her own stories? Susan Gooch is an Arkansas author who loves her hometown of Searcy so much that it became the setting for her Carrington Series novels. Before writing full time, she spent many years as an educator, sharing her love of reading, writing, and creativity with her students. Today, she reads more than 200 books a year and introduces her followers to new favorites through her "Y'all Have Got To Read This" spotlight. In this conversation, Susan shares how small-town life inspires her fiction, how her classroom years shaped her voice as a storyteller, and what makes a book truly unforgettable. She also opens up about her own favorite love story: the one she began with her husband on a blind date in high school nearly four decades ago. If you have ever dreamed of writing the stories that live in your imagination... this episode is a warm invitation to begin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Caroline Biesalski welcomes Gino Barbaro to discuss his journey and insights into the limits and meaning of money. They explore how couples can navigate tough money conversations and emphasize values-based decision-making within families. The conversation touches on the importance of joint bank accounts, trust, and financial transparency. Gino shares his approach to teaching children about money and the concept of legacy, highlighting the use of money as a tool for family happiness. The episode provides information on where to find Gino online and his future goals. It concludes with reflections on the true impact of money. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the “weird kid who wouldn’t shut up” was never broken — only misunderstood?In this episode of The Inspired Choice Podcast, Dr. Caroline Biesalski sits down with Dr. Gary Coulton — former academic, executive coach, and author of Demons to Champions: How I Fell in Love with My Neurodivergent Maverick Mind.At 65, Gary received an autism and ADHD diagnosis that reframed six decades of masking, anxiety, and self-doubt. Rather than treating it as a late arrival, he turned it into a doorway — one that led him into what he now calls leaving a Positive Echo: a conscious, lasting imprint on the world through daily choices, relationships, and work.Together, Caroline and Gary explore:• What it means to discover your neurodivergent identity in later life• How to conquer the internal saboteurs that keep us small• Why the “maverick mind” is a cognitive advantage, not a flaw• The practice of conscious aging and finding purpose after a long career• Building Adaptive Intelligence — in leadership, business, and lifeDr. Coulton is the founder of Adaptive Intelligence Consulting, a sought-after public speaker with more than 40 years of experience, and is finalizing three new books for 2026 — including Wisdomize and a poetry collection titled Hoofprints of a Maverick Mind.This is a conversation about courage, late becoming, and the quiet power of choosing to be fully yourself — at any age.Being. Becoming. Beyond.Connect with Dr. Gary Coulton:LinksSubstack – The Positive Echo – https://garycoulton.substack.comLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/garycoultonaicAuthor Website – https://garycoulton.co.uk Gary’s Books Wisdomize – See Clearly. Decide Wisely. Live Fully - https://mybook.to/wisdomize Wisdomize is a concise, practical guide for reflective adults who want to access their innate wisdom, think more clearly, and live with greater clarity, purpose and integrity.“A self-help book for people who hate being told what to do”.Available for sale from 15th October 2026.What people are saying about Wisdomize“What I really like about Wisdomize is that it's not just another book telling you how to improve yourself. It actually gives you practical tools and exercises to help you reflect, make better decisions and take ownership of your own personal development.Owen Williams Co-Founder of Six Red Squares Demons to Champions – How I fell in love with my neurodivergent maverick mind - https://mybook.to/demonstochampions What people are saying about Demons to Champions“This is a book for the world’s misfits, offering a compassionate reflection of our true selves. A heartfelt invitation to fall in love with our unique minds. Gary’s story is a testament to the resilience and strength of embracing one’s true self.“It’s a book that’s going to stay with me for a long time. The floating dream witnessing your own birth was also a wow moment - I keep thinking about it. I couldn't put it down - a compelling read, a beautifully written book which made me laugh and cry.”Susannah ShepherdConnect with Dr. Caroline Biesalski:🎙️ The Inspired Choice Podcast — Top 2.5% globally🌱 The Inspired Choice Foundation📍 LisbonWebsite: www.inspiredchoice.today Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Caroline Biesalski and David Lengyel explore what conscious leadership actually requires: real trust within teams, and why experiential training does more for genuine development than another slide deck ever could. They discuss simplifying leadership and management training, addressing the communication challenges that quietly undermine even well-intentioned leaders, and why overcoming resistance to change takes more than a mandate from the top.The conversation touches on creating real opportunities and redefining what success looks like for a team — a shift that requires self-awareness as much as strategy. This is a conversation for any conscious founder or entrepreneur thinking seriously about alignment between how a team is led and what it's actually capable of achieving. David shares his personal goals and projects, reflecting candidly on the impact of AI and the opportunities it opens for young professionals entering the workforce.They close by naming the key elements of a genuinely fulfilling life — a mindset shift toward purpose over pure output, the kind of authenticity that makes leadership sustainable, and what personal transformation looks like when a leader finally puts people, not just results, at the center. It's ultimately a conversation about legacy: what kind of teams, and what kind of leaders, we actually leave behind.New episodes every Monday (interviews), Wednesday (Classic replays), and Friday (solo reflections).Have a story that belongs on this show? Apply to be a guest at inspiredchoice.today/become-a-guest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.