# grit (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 10 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover grit. Page: Feed: --- ## [Leadership: Confidence That Creates Impact with Linda Fisk](https://61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44.libsyn.com/leadership-confidence-that-creates-impact-with-linda-fisk) _2026-08-19 · The Amberly Lago Show: Stories of True Grit and Grace_ Welcome back to another episode of The Amberly Lago Show! In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Linda Fisk, multi-award-winning CEO, two-time International Stevie Business Award winner, TEDx speaker, six-time international best-selling author, TV and podcast host, board advisor, and CEO of LeadHERship Global. Linda has dedicated her career to helping ambitious women show up, speak up,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44/Linda_Fisk__Amberly.mp3?dest-id=5037935) ## [How to Stop Trying to Be Everything to Everyone with Christine Blosdale](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/how-to-stop-trying-to-be-everything-to-everyone-with-christine-blosdale) _2026-08-18 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E70 Stop Trying to Be Everything to Everyone with Christine Blosdale You can be extraordinarily talented and still make yourself almost impossible to hire. Christine Blosdale sees it constantly: entrepreneurs with multiple skills, multiple offers, multiple audiences and multiple platforms trying desperately not to leave any opportunity on the table. The result? People don't know what to hire… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Christine_Blosdale_18aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [Why Good Products Fail After Launch with Lon Riley](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/why-good-products-fail-after-launch-with-lon-riley) _2026-08-17 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E69 When a Better Product Isn't Enough with Lon Riley This is stronger for streaming than a generic "Lessons from a Product Launch." It captures the central contradiction of his experience and makes Lon's hard-earned lesson the authority proposition. "Everybody loves your idea until it's time to separate them from their cash." That line from Lon Riley could probably hang above the desk of every… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Lon_Riley_17aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [385 - The Grit! August 14, 2026](https://7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14.libsyn.com/385-the-grit-august-14-2026) _2026-08-14 · The Grit! with Chas Smith_ In today's show the boys celebrate Chas's 50th birthday with finally giving credit to their favorite folly-makers, Kelly gets their applause, Griff surfs his way into their hearts, except ELO still stays in the creep zone and the WSL learns a lesson on why they shouldn't be influenced by a shaka, but then a listener reminds how you're only one elevator ding away from a better life, and the boys… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14/385_-_The_Grit_August_14_2026_-_Ad_Gap.mp3?dest-id=5337165) ## [How to Build Confidence When You're Afraid to Put Yourself Out There with Patty Aubery](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/how-to-build-confidence-when-youre-afraid-to-put-yourself-out-there-with-patty-aubery) _2026-08-13 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E68 Sometimes you meet someone whose work you've known for years and then discover that the story behind the success is even better than you expected. This was one of those conversations. Dr. LL openly admits to a little fangirling (okay - a lot - I cannot even tell you what an honor and privilege it was to have her on my show!) as she welcomes Patty Aubery, longtime business partner of Jack… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Patty_Aubery_11aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [The Power of Surrender and Trust with Jerrid Sebesta](https://61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44.libsyn.com/the-power-of-surrender-and-trust-with-jerrid-sebesta) _2026-08-12 · The Amberly Lago Show: Stories of True Grit and Grace_ Welcome back to another episode of The Amberly Lago Show! In this episode, I'm in San Francisco sitting down with my good friend Jerrid Sebesta, best-selling author, transformational coach, speaker, and event creator. Jerrid and I have both experienced what it looks like to have success on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside. In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Jerrid… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44/Jerrid_Sebesta__Amberly.mp3?dest-id=5037935) ## [How Bad Credit Can Limit Your Business Funding Options with Daniel McDavid](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/how-bad-credit-can-limit-your-business-funding-options-with-daniel-mcdavid) _2026-08-11 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E67 The worst time to discover you have a credit problem may be when your business desperately needs money. An unexpected expense hits. Cash flow tightens. Payroll is coming. Suddenly, the entrepreneur isn't shopping for the best financing; he or she is searching for any financing. Queue up this episode of Small Business Stories as Dr. LL talks with Daniel McDavid, founder of Move Mountains… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Daniel_McDavid_10aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [Booking.com CEO on AI and the Future of Travel](https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b804d1e) _2026-08-10 · Kleiner Perkins · Grit_ "Our mission is to make it easier for everybody to experience the world." From the dot-com crash to AI, Glenn Fogel has spent nearly three decades helping Booking Holdings evolve through every major technology shift while staying true to that mission. He also shares with Joubin Mirzadegan why "you're always selling," and how Booking is using AI to amplify what every employee can accomplish. Guest:… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/6b804d1e/dc93963d.mp3) ## [How to Scale Your Business Without Growing Too Fast with Bryan Clayton](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/how-to-scale-your-business-without-growing-too-fast-with-bryan-clayton) _2026-08-08 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E66 The Real Story About Scaling & Selling a Business with Bryan Clayton Bryan has actually done the thing entrepreneurs dream about: built a traditional business to $10M, sold it, then built again in an entirely different arena. Nobody wants to buy your basket of problems. That's Bryan Clayton's wonderfully direct description of one of entrepreneurship's great misconceptions: owners often… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Bryan_Clayton_8aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [384 - The Grit! August 6, 2026](https://7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14.libsyn.com/384-the-grit-august-6-2026) _2026-08-07 · The Grit! with Chas Smith_ In today's show Chas and David defend and attack (respectively) JOB's recent podcast appearance and wonder if being a savant precludes one from all other sympathetic human character traits, question if Jonah Hill would annihilate them in surfing, marvel at JJF's continued development, question the race ethics in Hollywood casting, learn the dangers and benefits of fake tanning, and put a specific… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14/384_-_The_Grit_August_6_2026_-_Ad_Gap.mp3?dest-id=5337165) ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xgBR6KrsJkQy) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Why Entrepreneurs Struggle to Get Approved for a Mortgage with David Ostrowsky](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/why-entrepreneurs-struggle-to-get-approved-for-a-mortgage-with-david-ostrowsky) _2026-08-05 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E65 Buying a home as an entrepreneur often feels like playing by a different set of rules. In this episode, Dr. LL speaks with mortgage specialist David Ostrowsky about what self-employed professionals need to understand in today's housing market. Together they discuss lending, affordability, market psychology, interest rates, and why perception frequently outweighs reality. If people make… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_David_Ostrowsky_5aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [Building Strong Foundations for Your Child's Future with Jordyn Koveleski Gorman](https://61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44.libsyn.com/building-strong-foundations-for-your-childs-future-with-jordyn-koveleski-gorman) _2026-08-05 · The Amberly Lago Show: Stories of True Grit and Grace_ Welcome back to another episode of The Amberly Lago Show! This conversation is for every parent who has ever found themselves Googling a parenting question at 2 a.m. and somehow ended up feeling even more overwhelmed than when they started. In this episode, I sit down with Jordyn Koveleski Gorman, licensed speech-language pathologist, feeding specialist, mom, and founder of Eat Play Say, an online… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44/Jordyn_Koveleski_Gorman__Amberly.mp3?dest-id=5037935) ## [with Matt Putra](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/with-matt-putra) _2026-08-04 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E64 Every entrepreneur has numbers. Not every entrepreneur knows how to listen to them. In this episode, Dr. LL sits down with fractional CFO Matt Putra to discuss how financial data becomes a decision-making system rather than simply an accounting exercise. Together they explore profitability, funnel analysis, constraints, ROI, and why the best businesses don't just measure performance; they… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Matt_Putra_4aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [with Matt Putra](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/with-matt-putra) _2026-08-04 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E64 Every entrepreneur has numbers. Not every entrepreneur knows how to listen to them. In this episode, Dr. LL sits down with fractional CFO Matt Putra to discuss how financial data becomes a decision-making system rather than simply an accounting exercise. Together they explore profitability, funnel analysis, constraints, ROI, and why the best businesses don't just measure performance; they… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Matt_Putra_4aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [383 - The Grit! July 30, 2026](https://7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14.libsyn.com/383-the-grit-july-30-2026) _2026-07-30 · The Grit! with Chas Smith_ In today's show David and Chas soak in the absurdity of Huntington Beach, tally the rampant injuries plaguing high-level middle aged surfers, clock another frivolous wave pool lawsuit, offer unsolicited advice to a movement coach on how to reduce her fury, learn why the WSL is pivoting to matchmaking, play hard-to-get with the siren call of yoga, and warn what can happen if you drink milk as an… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14/383_-_The_Grit_July_30_2026_-_Ad_Gap.mp3?dest-id=5337165) ## [Why Your Next Level Requires You to Let Go with Keren Eldad](https://61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44.libsyn.com/why-your-next-level-requires-you-to-let-go-with-keren-eldad) _2026-07-29 · The Amberly Lago Show: Stories of True Grit and Grace_ About this Episode: Welcome back to another inspiring episode of The Amberly Lago Show! Have you ever looked like you had everything together on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside? In this powerful conversation, I sat down with Keren Eldad, executive coach, bestselling author, speaker, and trusted advisor to Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 leaders, entrepreneurs, and high performers… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44/Coach_Keren_Eldad___Amberly.mp3?dest-id=5037935) ## [How to Use AI Agents Without Replacing Your Team with Kenneth Corrêa](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/how-to-use-ai-agents-without-replacing-your-team-with-kenneth-corra) _2026-07-28 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E63 An optional title for this episode is, "Agentic AI, Human Judgment & Cognitive Organizations with Kenneth Corrêa." AI is moving faster than most organizations can absorb it. The temptation is to automate whatever already exists. But Kenneth Corrêa argues that this misses the deeper transformation: businesses must redesign their products, services, workflows, and organizational structures… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Kenneth_Correa_28jul2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [Why Working Harder Isn't Fixing Your Business with Leadership Coach Michelle Pollack](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/why-working-harder-isnt-fixing-your-business-with-leadership-coach-michelle-pollack) _2026-07-27 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E62 Success becomes surprisingly heavy when you're carrying someone else's expectations. In this conversation, Dr. LL sits down with leadership coach Michelle Pollack to explore why entrepreneurs become exhausted by constantly chasing external definitions of success instead of intentionally building businesses aligned with their own values and strengths. If people don't trust themselves, they… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Michelle_Pollack_27jul2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [Ex-Twitter CEO on Why AI Needs a New Internet | Parag Agrawal](https://share.transistor.fm/s/addbcab5) _2026-07-27 · Kleiner Perkins · Grit_ "The answer to every problem is a model." Parag Agrawal shares the ideas behind Parallel: products that continuously learn, and teams designed around versatile problem solvers. He also shares why he built an AI agent for himself, and why AI's biggest opportunity is expanding what people can achieve. Guest: Parag Agrawal, founder and CEO of Parallel, and former CEO of Twitter Connect with Parag X… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/addbcab5/1a950230.mp3) ## [How to Create Multiple Income Streams Without Burning Out with Kelvin Abrams](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/how-to-create-multiple-income-streams-without-burning-out-with-kelvin-abrams) _2026-07-24 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E61 Building a business is difficult. Building several businesses at the same time requires a different way of thinking. In this conversation, Dr. LL sits down with entrepreneur Kelvin Abrams to discuss multiple revenue streams, planning for seasonality, learning through discomfort, and building businesses designed to weather uncertainty. If people don't trust your ability to adapt, they… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Kelvin_Abrams_24jul2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wM00Ghh0rIBE) _2026-07-24 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [382 - The Grit! July 23, 2026](https://7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14.libsyn.com/382-the-grit-july-23-2026) _2026-07-23 · The Grit! with Chas Smith_ In today's show Chas and David peek into the future of virtual reality surfing to feel the sensation of JJF's carve at Margs and calculate what is lost in the journey, they articulate precisely where and when the backside Windshield Wiper can and should be used, long for the return of the Floater, give Meola and Layer their due applause a decade too late, learn why Gerry doesn't have time for… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14/382_-_The_Grit_July_23_2026_-_Ad_Gap.mp3?dest-id=5337165) ## [How to Build a Life That Feels Aligned with Jennifer Mentesana](https://61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44.libsyn.com/how-to-build-a-life-that-feels-aligned-with-jennifer-mentesana) _2026-07-22 · The Amberly Lago Show: Stories of True Grit and Grace_ Welcome back to another inspiring episode of The Amberly Lago Show! If you've ever felt like you were made for something more but fear, self-doubt, or life's circumstances have kept you from taking the first step, this conversation is for you. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Jen Mentesana author, entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host, and founder of the Thrive South Bay community.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44/Jennifer_Mentesana__Amberly.mp3?dest-id=5037935) ## [381 - The Grit! July 16, 2026](https://7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14.libsyn.com/381-the-grit-july-16-2026) _2026-07-16 · The Grit! with Chas Smith_ In today's show David and Chas do a deep investigation to out the poser who is trying to dupe you into buying a soft top, discover the scientifically proven unit of infraction Kell and Griff broke the code of ethics, clock the appropriate time to wait for a beach parking spot, reveal surf's sordid history with sexual innuendo, and explain why it's okay (nay, advisable!) to go gay with your best… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14/381_-_The_Grit_July_16_2026_-_Ad_Gap.mp3?dest-id=5337165) ## [How to Build a Successful Business Without Losing Yourself with Lacey Newman](https://61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44.libsyn.com/how-to-build-a-successful-business-without-losing-yourself-with-lacey-newman) _2026-07-15 · The Amberly Lago Show: Stories of True Grit and Grace_ Welcome back to another empowering episode of The Amberly Lago Show! If you've ever looked successful on the outside while feeling completely exhausted on the inside, this conversation is for you. In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Lacey Newman, a top 1% luxury real estate agent, host of an Emmy-nominated television show, founder of a multi-seven-figure team, and a woman who has… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44/Lacey_Newman__Amberly.mp3?dest-id=5037935) ## [The Sales Framework Every Founder Needs | Mark Roberge](https://share.transistor.fm/s/1836b57f) _2026-07-13 · Kleiner Perkins · Grit_ "There's 20 fires going on at every moment in the office and you have enough water to put out four." Mark Roberge shares what it takes to build and scale a company, from finding product-market fit to knowing when it's time to grow. He also shares the framework behind his new book, The Science of Selling, and why founders should scale based on their own data, not another company's success. Guest:… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/1836b57f/db8b7e34.mp3) ## [380 - The Grit! July 10, 2026](https://7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14.libsyn.com/380-the-grit-july-10-2026) _2026-07-10 · The Grit! with Chas Smith_ In today's show David and Chas find the ultimate forecast tool to survey the surf report without the risk of getting sucked into the social media phone vortex, Griff accidentally leaks evidence that he's in one of surfing's most secretive and exclusive cabals, a listener sulks through reality after the comedown of the perfect Maldivian surf trip, KS Wave Co Austin faces financial peril, and the… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14/380_-_The_Grit_July_10_2026_-_Ad_Gap.mp3?dest-id=5337165) ## [Poopoo Touch by DJ Seaweed](https://7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14.libsyn.com/poopoo-touch-by-dj-seaweed) _2026-07-09 · The Grit! with Chas Smith_ A classic from the ELO era, wherein the WSL CEO had the opposite of the Midas Touch. Produced and performed by the one and only DJ Seaweed. Enjoy. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14/PooPoo_Touch.mp3?dest-id=5337165) ## [Why Your Body Already Knows How to Heal with Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya](https://61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44.libsyn.com/why-your-body-already-knows-how-to-heal-with-nidhi-bhanshali-pandya) _2026-07-08 · The Amberly Lago Show: Stories of True Grit and Grace_ Welcome back to another empowering episode of The Amberly Lago Show! If you've ever reached for turmeric shots, ashwagandha, or a tongue scraper without really knowing why, this conversation will change the way you think about your own body. Because the truth is, healing isn't about another quick fix or expert prescription, it's about remembering the rhythms your body already knows. In this… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44/Nidhi_Bhanshali_Pandya__Amberly.mp3?dest-id=5037935) ## [379 - The Grit! July 3, 2026](https://7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14.libsyn.com/379-the-grit-july-3-2026) _2026-07-03 · The Grit! with Chas Smith_ In today's show Chas and David reevaluate the legacy's of surfing's most notorious big wave icon and OG stylists, reflect on the inauspicious inception of the CT's latest venue, celebrate surf culture's funeral with a DJ set by Paris Hilton and the unlikely return of a surfer lost at sea, then wonder if demo days are a scourge and warn about the dangers of sleeping in the buff. Plus Barrel or… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14/379_-_The_Grit_July_3_2026_-_Ad_Gap.mp3?dest-id=5337165) ## [How to Turn Your Fear into Your Greatest Strength with Jill Schulman](https://61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44.libsyn.com/how-to-turn-your-fear-into-your-greatest-strength-with-jill-schulman) _2026-07-01 · The Amberly Lago Show: Stories of True Grit and Grace_ Welcome back to another empowering episode of The Amberly Lago Show! If you've ever felt stuck, held back by fear, or found yourself waiting until you felt "ready" to pursue something meaningful, this conversation is for you. Because the truth is, courage isn't the absence of fear. It's learning how to move forward even when fear is present. In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Jill… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44/Jill_Schulman__Amberly.mp3?dest-id=5037935) ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5jhZSbL3XQ5M) _2026-07-01 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Ep. #308: How to Trust Your Creative Instincts as a Highly Sensitive Person](https://grit-n-grace-the-podcast-for-highly-sensitive-christian-wome.castos.com/episodes/308-how-to-trust-your-creative-instincts-as-a-highly-sensitive-person) _2026-06-29 · Cheri Gregory · Grit 'n' Grace: The Podcast for Highly Sensitive Christian Women_ How do you learn to trust your creative instincts when you’ve spent years second-guessing the way you’re wired? (After all, there’s no shortage of experts eager to tell you — or sell you — The One "Right" Way to be creative!) But as Highly Sensitive Persons, we notice details, connections, emotions, and possibilities that others may miss. As we learn to trust our perceptions, they can powerfully… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/6929e2e29f4391-93371001/2510065/c1e-j8qz6u466zms0om5q-rkg8k9q7cx9z-uo5brv.mp3) ## [Airwallex's Jack Zhang on Fintech, Failure, and Growth](https://share.transistor.fm/s/342f25d7) _2026-06-29 · Kleiner Perkins · Grit_ In 2020, Airwallex lost nearly half its revenue overnight. Today it's worth $11 billion. Jack Zhang reflects on the decisions that kept the company alive, raising capital during uncertainty, and leading through its toughest chapter. This episode is a candid look at why Jack chose to keep building, even when a $1.2 billion acquisition was on the table. Guest: Jack Zhang, founder and CEO, Airwallex… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/342f25d7/f8f35323.mp3) ## [378 - The Grit! June 26, 2026](https://7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14.libsyn.com/378-the-grit-june-26-2026) _2026-06-26 · The Grit! with Chas Smith_ In today's show David and Chas review the Louis Vuitton surf capsule and fashion show, acknowledge one of the most influential surfers of this generation, make an alarming accusation at Surfer Magazine, reveal the heralded world champ who tried to cut the bathroom line, measure the distance from the beach it's acceptable to ride a bike in a bikini, and warn the dangers of having a favorite surfer… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14/378_-_The_Grit_June_26_2026_-_Ad_Gap.mp3?dest-id=5337165) ## [From Chronic Illness to a Life of Purpose with Dane Johnson, CHN](https://61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44.libsyn.com/from-chronic-illness-to-a-life-of-purpose-with-dane-johnson-chn) _2026-06-24 · The Amberly Lago Show: Stories of True Grit and Grace_ Welcome back to another powerful episode of The Amberly Lago Show! I always say that when you have your health, you want a thousand things, but when you don't have your health, you only want one thing. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that health truly is wealth and that even our greatest struggles can become our greatest purpose. In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Dane… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44/Dane_Johnson__Amberly.mp3?dest-id=5037935) ## [Ep. #307: How to Protect Your HSP Capacity with Home Management](https://cherigregory.com/episode307) _2026-06-23 · Cheri Gregory · Grit 'n' Grace: The Podcast for Highly Sensitive Christian Women_ How can you manage your home without draining the limited capacity you have as an Highly Sensitive Person? In Part 2 of my conversation with Kathi Lipp, we discuss practical ways HSPs can reduce home-management overwhelm, including: making pre-decisions before guilt and emotion take over, choosing what to keep when possessions carry emotional weight, containing lists, notes, papers, and visible… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/6929e2e29f4391-93371001/2503379/c1e-r92q6uo7nmkfnx971-rkg779mjb9o5-t7qnxv.mp3) ## [377 - The Grit! June 22, 2026](https://7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14.libsyn.com/377-the-grit-june-22-2026) _2026-06-22 · The Grit! with Chas Smith_ In today's show Chas gives the Moroccan surf report and finally unlocks the joys of big boarding, David fills him in on the major upsets in Brazil, and the cisgender white males dissect Tyler Wright's oral sex pantomime claim, reveal the greatest surf magazine cover of all time, advise on a perfect must-have surf caboodle, and explain the dangers of crying as an adult male. Plus Barrel or Nah?!… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/7198e00e-4ae6-461e-9e33-94c0c2a45e14/377_-_The_Grit_June_22_2026_-_Ad_Free.mp3?dest-id=5337165) ## [How to Create More Success Without Burning Out with Julee Gracey](https://61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44.libsyn.com/how-to-create-more-success-without-burning-out-with-julee-gracie) _2026-06-17 · The Amberly Lago Show: Stories of True Grit and Grace_ Welcome back to another empowering episode of The Amberly Lago Show! This conversation is full of wisdom, practical strategies, and powerful reminders that confidence isn't something you're born with, it's something you build. In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Julee Gracey, entrepreneur, speaker, business strategist, confidence coach, and author who has helped countless women turn… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/61365013-94b3-4359-98ff-ed46a9665a44/Julee_Gracie__Amberly.mp3?dest-id=5037935) ## [Ep. #306: Why HSPs Struggle with Clutter and What Actually Helps](https://cherigregory.com/episode306) _2026-06-15 · Cheri Gregory · Grit 'n' Grace: The Podcast for Highly Sensitive Christian Women_ When clutter piles up in our homes, it’s not just “stuff” for many of us who are Highly Sensitive Persons. We can experience it as visual noise , decision fatigue , emotional stories , sensory input , and shame . So much shame. In this episode, my dear friend and co-author Kathi Lipp and I explore why everyday home management can feel uniquely overwhelming for HSPs … and how we can learn to… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/6929e2e29f4391-93371001/2493819/c1e-z84q0u3xd15un271v-rkgx9qvka7v5-a1hynn.mp3) ## [Why 80% of the Fortune 100 Chose Qualtrics | Ryan Smith](https://share.transistor.fm/s/38589f04) _2026-06-15 · Kleiner Perkins · Grit_ AI may change software overnight, but company building still takes time. Ryan Smith explains why, despite the pace of AI, “the race is going to be way longer than anyone thinks.” He reflects on Qualtrics surviving multiple market cycles and ultimately being acquired by SAP for $8 billion days before going public. Guest: Ryan Smith, co-founder Qualtrics Connect with Ryan Smith X LinkedIn Connect… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/38589f04/d6c04154.mp3) ## [TRUE COLORS | GRIT | EP. 29 \[PRIDE EDITION\]](https://soundcloud.com/ryantiffin/pride2026) _2026-06-10 · TIFFIN_ This is a raw random bass, tech, and progressive house mix! Recorded on the fly in my headphones. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2335878461-ryantiffin-pride2026.mp3) ## [What It Takes to Build Software for 171,000+ Restaurants | Aman Narang](https://share.transistor.fm/s/56aca6af) _2026-06-01 · Kleiner Perkins · Grit_ Great software companies often come from understanding pain points at a very deep level. On Grit , Aman Narang shares how Toast built trust with 171,000+ restaurant operators by helping restaurants manage everything from payments and online orders to staff scheduling and daily operations. He also reflects on lessons around product-market fit and scaling a company before it’s fully ready. Guest:… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/56aca6af/cd68278d.mp3) ## [What It Takes to Build a Generational Company | Anduril’s Trae Stephens](https://share.transistor.fm/s/99e914a8) _2026-05-18 · Kleiner Perkins · Grit_ Founder quality becomes more important as startups become easier to build. Trae Stephens, co-founder of Anduril and partner at Founders Fund, has spent years backing founders with strong conviction, including most recently at Roadrunner. He shares why too much capital too early can hurt startups, and why the best companies are built by teams with complementary strengths. Guest: Trae Stephens,… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/99e914a8/a4a44281.mp3) ## [How AIG Is Reinventing Insurance With AI | Peter Zaffino](https://share.transistor.fm/s/411facbb) _2026-05-04 · Kleiner Perkins · Grit_ What does it take to run a company where the business is risk itself? In conversation with Joubin Mirzadegan, Peter Zaffino shares what the role demands at AIG, including high stakes decisions, constant responsibility, and sacrifice. This episode looks at his journey as CEO ahead of his transition to Executive Chairman this June. Leading at a global scale across 200+ countries. Guest: Peter… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/411facbb/ba7df3cf.mp3) ## [Ep. #305: What Being "Fully Nourished" in Spirit, Soul, and Body Actually Means](https://cherigregory.com/episode305) _2026-04-26 · Cheri Gregory · Grit 'n' Grace: The Podcast for Highly Sensitive Christian Women_ So many of us have spent years trying to fix our relationship with food by focusing on what we do — or don’t — eat. But what if being “fully nourished” has less to do with getting food exactly right, and more to do with learning what your whole self actually needs ? In this conversation with guest co-host Brandice Lardner, we talk about nourishment that goes far beyond calories , macros , and meal… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/6929e2e29f4391-93371001/2437733/c1e-gg5m6urnnv3h057w8-rkg3ro20fz5m-1i4ox3.mp3) ## [From Airbnb to Linear: How Karri Saarinen Redefined Product Design](https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1cee5f7) _2026-04-20 · Kleiner Perkins · Grit_ In a market that hadn’t changed in decades, Linear didn’t win by being faster. They won by being more thoughtful. Karri Saarinen helped shape design at Airbnb and Coinbase before building Linear around small teams and high standards. On Grit, he shares how Linear is building for a new era of software development. Guest: Karri Saarinen, co-founder and CEO of Linear Connect with Karri Saarinen X… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/d1cee5f7/da5f04bf.mp3) ## [How Kevin Mandia Built the Most Trusted Name in Cybersecurity](https://share.transistor.fm/s/c35b2921) _2026-04-06 · Kleiner Perkins · Grit_ What does security look like when attackers use AI better than you do? Armadin recently raised $200M to build for the “attacker of the future,” where attacks are autonomous and harder to contain. On the Kleiner Perkins Grit podcast, Kevin Mandia joins Joubin Mirzadegan to share how he’s thinking about this shift, why cybersecurity has always been a calling, and why customer trust is what… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/c35b2921/f744ca46.mp3) ## [Ep. #304: Why Fruitful Habits Work Better Than Perfect Eating Plans](https://cherigregory.com/episode304/) _2026-02-04 · Cheri Gregory · Grit 'n' Grace: The Podcast for Highly Sensitive Christian Women_ So many of us have tried to white-knuckle our way through one food plan after another. But what if health isn’t about eating perfectly—but rather about building habits that actually bear good fruit in our lives? In this episode, guest co-host Brandice Lardner and I unpack why “perfect eating plans” so often fail, especially for Highly Sensitive Christian women. Brandice introduces the idea of… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/6929e2e29f4391-93371001/2347671/c1e-13rwjun9mm6u17d65-okp09448cgwr-k9z9h6.mp3) ## [Ep. #303: Why It’s Hard to Trust Your Body—Especially Around Food](https://cherigregory.com/episode303) _2026-01-27 · Cheri Gregory · Grit 'n' Grace: The Podcast for Highly Sensitive Christian Women_ Have you found that diets promise you control, clarity, and confidence—but all-too-often they deliver the exact opposite ? For many Highly Sensitive Christian women, diets come with hidden costs: disconnection from our bodies exhaustion from trying to “do it right” confusion about who we can actually trust . In today’s episode, guest co-host Brandice Lardner and I have an honest, grace-filled… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/6929e2e29f4391-93371001/2340396/c1e-n71q6cz9z3quo05q7-9jw3pkzmuoj5-alqalq.mp3) ## [Julian Jordan & Seth Hills vs. Spice Girls - Backfire Wannabe (Mashup)](https://soundcloud.com/ryantiffin/julian-jordan-seth-hills-vs-spice-girls-backfire-wannabe-mashup-21) _2026-01-23 · TIFFIN_ Julian Jordan & Seth Hills vs. Spice Girls - Backfire Wannabe (Mashup) by Ryan Tiffin [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2253108287-ryantiffin-julian-jordan-seth-hills-vs-spice-girls-backfire-wannabe-mashup-21.mp3) ## [HAWK vs. Acraze - Money Maker vs. Do It To It (Mashup)](https://soundcloud.com/ryantiffin/hawk-vs-acraze-money-maker-vs-do-it-to-it-mashup-20) _2026-01-23 · TIFFIN_ HAWK vs. Acraze - Money Maker vs. Do It To It (Mashup) by Ryan Tiffin [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2253108284-ryantiffin-hawk-vs-acraze-money-maker-vs-do-it-to-it-mashup-20.mp3)