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Behind the Brilliance

Lisa Nicole Bell
Happiness
Perfectionism
Entrepreneurship
Mental Health
Procrastination
Immigrant Experiences
Self-Acceptance
Kajabi
Creator Economy
Creativity
Positive Psychology
Mortality
Time Anxiety
Mindful Productivity
Self-Improvement
Life Purpose
Design Beats Grind
Emotional Discipline
Personal Development
Unconventional Living

Behind the Brilliance is the go to podcast for the intellectually curious and relentlessly ambitious. The show features weekly long form interviews with innovative and culture-shaping leaders in art, culture, technology, business, lifestyle, and personal development along with Lisa's inspiring and funny advice on life, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes266Founded12 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Season 15 of Behind the Brilliance delivered a mix of leading voices in psychology, entrepreneurship, and life design. This special recap distills the most powerful insights into one place highlighting big ideas and useful tools on happiness, resilie... more

Chris Guillebeau, bestselling author and creator of The Art of Nonconformity, joins Lisa to explore what it really takes to build a self-directed life. He shares his unconventional path from high school dropout and aid worker in West Africa to global... more

THE SHOW In this episode of Behind the Brilliance, entrepreneur and investor Sieva Kozinsky joins the show to share his journey from first-generation immigrant beginnings to co-founding Enduring Ventures, a holding company that acquires and grows bu... more

THE SHOW

What happens when you build the company of your dreams, only to realize the dream came with tradeoffs you didn’t see coming? In this candid conversation, Rand Fishkin — cofounder of Moz and SparkToro — shares the pivotal moments that shape... more

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Recent Guests

Tal Ben-Shahar
Harvard Happiness Professor and bestselling author
Episode: 261 The Best of Season 15
Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
Clinical psychologist and author
Episode: 261 The Best of Season 15
Jodi Wellman
Mortality psychology expert and author
Episode: 261 The Best of Season 15
Rand Fishkin
CEO of Spark Toro and author
Spark Toro
Episode: 261 The Best of Season 15
Elaine Pofeldt
Expert on the solo economy
Episode: 261 The Best of Season 15
Rae Wynn-Grant
Wildlife biologist
Episode: 261 The Best of Season 15
Chris Guillebeau
Author, entrepreneur and longtime champion of unconventional living.
Episode: 260 Chris Guillebeau on Escaping Time Anxiety and Building a Self-Directed Life
Sieva Kozinsky
Entrepreneur and investor with a background in founding and scaling businesses.
Enduring Ventures
Episode: 259 Sieva Kozinsky on The Path from early failures to Enduring Ventures: lessons on fear, focus, and the long game
Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Neuroscience researcher, writer, and founder of Ness Labs
Ness Labs
Episode: 253 Anne-Laure Le Cunff on Using Brain Science to Design a Better Career

Host

Lisa Nicole Bell
Host of the podcast. She provides inspiring and humorous takes on life, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 254 ratings
  • Lots of great business insight

    Behind the Brilliance is a great listen for business leaders. The guests have so much to offer and hearing their stories is so affirming. Lisa is a great host and she's just as knowledgeable as the experts she has on the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cwamne
    United States2 years ago
  • Jonah Burger - Persuasion

    What a great interview and such good advice! Lisa, you always find the most interesting people. I love your show. (& newsletter) 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Bookwoman
    United States3 years ago
  • Incredible podcast!

    This podcast is a must listen for anyone looking to expand their mindset and achieve success in their personal and business journeys! Lisa is an incredible host and each of her conversations with guests is truly inspirational.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maddie@podcastingyou
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Excellent podcast with incredible concepts and interviews.

    Extremely valuable and free content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mariann!!
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Lisa, host of the Behind the Brilliance Podcast, highlights all entrepreneurship and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines4 years ago

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Listeners describe the podcast as a treasure trove of insights and inspiration, with many praising the engaging interview format and the depth of the conversations.
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Listeners commend the host's relatable style and ability to connect personal experiences with broader themes of success and growth, making the content feel relevant and accessible.
Audience members appreciate the variety of topics covered, noting that the show consistently delivers valuable takeaways applicable to both personal and professional contexts.

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258 Rand Fishkin on Escaping Status Anxiety, Rebuilding Identity, and Building a Business That Doesn’t Break You
Q: When you have this realization, are you thinking, all right, we got a little fire going, let's pour some gasoline on it?
Rand reflects that they recognized they had something exciting with the subscription business that they had accidentally created after building an audience through their blog.
258 Rand Fishkin on Escaping Status Anxiety, Rebuilding Identity, and Building a Business That Doesn’t Break You
Q: Tell me about this decision, because it almost feels like tripping over the finish line a little bit.
Rand explains that he enjoyed web design contracts and felt like he was progressing in his career, which led to his decision to drop out of college and pursue web-oriented work instead.
259 Sieva Kozinsky on The Path from early failures to Enduring Ventures: lessons on fear, focus, and the long game
Q: What advice do you have for someone looking to sell their business?
Sieva advises to start planning for the sale years in advance and to understand the market and potential buyers.
253 Anne-Laure Le Cunff on Using Brain Science to Design a Better Career
Q: What did you think your journey was going to look like?
Initially, I thought I was going to be a startup founder because that was what everyone around me was doing.
253 Anne-Laure Le Cunff on Using Brain Science to Design a Better Career
Q: Did it hold the same esteem for you?
Definitely, especially in Europe, where it's harder to get a job at Google.

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This podcast engages listeners through thought-provoking conversations with leaders across various fields, including art, technology, business, and personal development. It frequently highlights themes of self-improvement and life design, drawing on guests' expertise to provide insights on happiness, creativity, emotional well-being, and the complexities of modern life. Notably, the host combines her personal anecdotes with expert advice, offering a blend of humor and wisdom that appeals to a diverse audience seeking motivational and practical content to enhance their lives and careers.

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Behind the Brilliance launched 12 years ago and published 266 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Behind the Brilliance include:

1. Tal Ben-Shahar
2. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
3. Jodi Wellman
4. Rand Fishkin
5. Elaine Pofeldt
6. Rae Wynn-Grant
7. Chris Guillebeau
8. Sieva Kozinsky

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