
Shauna Swerland, CEO of Fuel Talent, launches the What Fuels You podcast, where she sits down with influential, interesting and successful leaders to learn from them. She digs into the stories and choices that made them who they are today, with the goal of sharing the inspiration, perseverance and stories of resilience that are normally only shared within an inner circle. You'll walk away feeling ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 241 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsTech NewsCareersBusiness | |||

Amanda Schutzbank and Deborah Benton are Co-Founders and General Partners at Willow Growth Partners. Willow is an emerging growth fund providing early capital to entrepreneurs building next-generation, values-led consumer brands.
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Evan Zhao is the Co-founder and CEO of Pacagen, using biotechnology to revolutionize consumer products. Before Pacagen, he served as Chief Science Officer at ODDITY, and previously built and sold Revela.
He earned a PhD in Chemical Engineering from... more
Aaron Finn is the CEO of SingleFile. He has spent over 25 years building and leading technology companies across consumer, internet, digital advertising, healthcare, and legal and compliance infrastructure.
Earlier in his career, he held leadershi... more
Brent Beardall is the President and CEO of WaFd Bank, the largest bank headquartered in Washington state with more than $27 billion in assets and 200 offices located in nine Western states. He has spent over two decades at WaFd, rising through Finan... more
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If you have any interest into the business community in Seattle, this is the number one podcast to listen to.
Helpful insight into the local leaders and entrepreneurs in Seattle. Shauna is great at making remarkable people open up and it feels like I am part of the conversation.
In a year that has impacted being able to network, this podcast has been amazing.
The thoughtful questions led to some very interesting discussions - love the diversity of stories and backgrounds.
Shauna, you’re a natural! Love this whole concept. Thanks for sharing these stories.
Love hearing the backstories on some of the PNW legends! Love the format and the engaging conversation — too many podcasts follow a template and this one is constantly refreshing. Kudos!
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Focus is on the inspiring journeys and personal stories of successful entrepreneurs and leaders, highlighting their challenges, resilience, and the insights gained throughout their careers. Themes often include entrepreneurship, leadership strategies, overcoming personal hardships, and finding purpose in one's career choices. Each episode aims to provide not just stories, but actionable advice and reflections that encourage listeners to harness their own potential. The podcast stands out for its intimate interview style, fostering an engaging and authentic connection between guests and the audience, allowing for a unique exploration of the human side of business.
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Recent guests on What Fuels You include:
1. Deborah Benton
2. Amanda Schutzbank
3. Dr. Evan Zhao
4. Aaron Finn
5. Brent Beardall
6. Court Lorenzini
7. Ari Roisman
8. Raina Kumra
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