Beyond Blind Blaming

Too often, the story you’re telling yourself is the very thing holding you back.Personal brand strategist and Built to Impact CEO Maya Elious empowers high-achieving women to get radically clear on their core values, uncover their “why,” and turn expertise into meaningful, profitable work. Featured on stages nationwide, she’s a force for clarity, confidence, and alignment.In this episode, Maya Elious joins Kevin St. Clergy to share actionable frameworks for building your brand, breaking mental blocks, and charging your worth… so you can finally step into influence without apology.In this episode, Kevin and Maya will discuss:(05:54) Personal branding clarified and simplified(08:25) Passion as a blend of what you love and what you hate(12:09) Stop solving the wrong problem(19:22) Align offers with client desires(23:24) Identity and foundational values(24:23) Decisions guided by core values(29:31) Transformative success through value recognition(31:57) Crafting authentic personal stories(36:13) Investing in growth and learning(37:45) Learning from successMaya Elious is a brand strategist and messaging expert who helps founders and businesses turn clarity into commercial growth. She specialises in positioning, audience psychology, and building brands that convert attention into revenue – without gimmicks or fluff.Connect with Maya:Maya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayaelious/Maya’s Website: https://www.mayaelious.com/ Resources Mentioned:‘The Mountain Is You’ by Brianna Wiest: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1949759229From Stuck to Breakthrough:Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge.This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships.Sign up today at blindblaming.com.

What really holds entrepreneurs back, and how some turn setbacks into massive success? The secret isn’t hustling harder, but learning to say no and pivot with purpose.Meet Feras Alhlou, a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Epsilon Technologies, who’s mastered the art of strategic focus. From an unexpected layoff to leading groundbreaking data strategies and selling his company, Feras now dedicates his time to mentoring founders and sharing practical frameworks for building sustainable businesses.Feras joins host Kevin St. Clergy to reveal lessons on overcoming blind spots, harnessing the power of analytics, and why true growth happens when you stop blind blaming.In this episode, Kevin and Feras will discuss:(05:39) How marketing strategies really evolve(09:01) Why focus matters more than revenue(11:49) Leadership means giving credit and reflecting(14:22) The real best time to start a business(17:46) Why market research is non-negotiable(20:18) Rethinking expectations and blame(26:08) Why entrepreneurship takes time and commitment(29:35) Taking care of your people(32:01) A transparent profit-sharing strategy(35:03) How transparency shapes better business decisions(39:12) Balancing skills while building your network(41:14) The lifelong journey of learning and masteryFeras Alhlou has built and sold companies in Silicon Valley and globally, generating $65M in sales and an eight-figure exit. Now a mentor and advisor, he helps entrepreneurs make informed decisions at every stage, from idea to exit, while supporting nonprofits, youth development, and conflict-resilient leadership.Connect with Feras:Start Up With Feras on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StartUpWithFerasStart Up With Feras Website: https://www.startupwithferas.com/ Start Up With Feras Newsletter: https://www.startupwithferas.com/black-belt-startup-newsletter/ Feras on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferasalhlou/ Resources Mentioned:‘Google Analytics Breakthrough’ by Feras Alhlou: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119144019‘Good to Great’ by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0066620996/ ‘New Happy’ by Stephanie Harrison: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593541383/ From Stuck to Breakthrough:Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge.This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships.Sign up today at blindblaming.com.

Is your inbox a graveyard of unwanted messages, or the secret weapon your business has been ignoring? What if mastering email was the missing link between stagnation and breakthrough sales?Liz Willits, a top email marketing strategist, copywriter, and entrepreneur, has helped everyone from scrappy startups to multi-billion-dollar enterprises turn overlooked emails into powerful engagement and revenue drivers. Her career spans scaling teams at AWeber and consulting industry leaders on building brand loyalty through words that actually convert.In this episode, Liz Willits breaks down blind spots holding businesses back: myths about deliverability, the art of list-cleaning, why buying email lists is a losing game, and actionable steps for turning subscribers into lifelong customers.In this episode, Kevin and Liz will discuss:(04:48) Customer connection versus corporate growth(08:40) Hidden challenges in email deliverability(11:55) Why unsubscribing helps emails(13:52) Typos and unexpected reactions(16:22) A B testing to minimise risk(19:33) Optimise email lists for engagement(24:27) Trust the experts in marketing(28:33) Buying email lists fails(29:27) Why purchasing email lists backfires(32:51) Effective email frequency strategy(37:05) Podcast resources and farewellLiz Willits is a marketing strategist and email expert known for helping brands build trust, boost engagement, and convert through smarter messaging. With decades of experience across digital marketing, list growth, and customer psychology, she helps businesses create email strategies that connect and perform.Connect with Liz:Liz’s Website: https://lizwillits.com/Liz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willits/Liz’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizwillits Liz’s Email: [email protected] Mentioned:Liz’s Free Guide – How to Get Benchmark-Busting Email Open Rates: https://lizwillits.com/open-rate-guide/ From Stuck to Breakthrough:Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge.This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships.Sign up today at blindblaming.com.

Most entrepreneurs spend years trapped by hidden beliefs, only to discover their biggest blind spots are right under their noses.For Evan Charmichael, best-selling author, global speaker, and YouTube pioneer, inspiring belief isn’t a slogan; it’s a mission forged in the fires of real struggle. From selling his first biotech startup at age 22 to building one of the world’s largest entrepreneur communities, he’s lived the cycles of doubt and reinvention.On this episode, Evan Charmichael sits down with Kevin St. Clergy to reveal how blind blaming keeps us from serving others, why growth is impossible without outside perspective, and the practical steps to break out of old patterns to step into meaningful impact.In this episode, Kevin and Evan will discuss:(02:39) Evan’s background(06:56) Charge more, clarify offerings  (10:42) Finding purpose beyond success  (14:13) Embrace growth through imperfection  (17:26) Purpose comes from pain  (21:51) Expanding perspectives through coaching  (24:15) Advice on belief and asking  (25:29) Closing thoughts and resourcesEvan Carmichael is an entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker who spends his life helping entrepreneurs succeed. At 19, he co-founded and later sold a biotech software company, and by 22, he was raising venture capital for startups. Since then, he’s built a popular personal-growth and business brand, running a widely followed YouTube channel, writing books, and speaking globally, all rooted in his mission to make self-belief “automatic.”Connect with Evan:Evan’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EvanCarmichael Evan’s Website: https://believe.evancarmichael.com/homepage Resources Mentioned:Built To Serve by Evan Charmichael: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642934917From Stuck to Breakthrough:Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge.This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships.Sign up today at blindblaming.com.

What if the biggest obstacle in your life isn’t what you think it is? Sometimes, the fears and “hidden truths” holding us back are tucked deep inside, only revealed when we’re willing to look beyond our inner monologue.Elizabeth McCormick knows this firsthand. A former US Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot turned bestselling author and keynote speaker, she’s spent years translating high-stakes lessons from military command to everyday leadership and resilience.Elizabeth joins Kevin St. Clergy to trace the surprising power of awareness – how blind spots stall growth, why fear (of success or failure) quietly rules our lives, and the practical, no-nonsense ways to reclaim your story and truly lead from within.In this episode, Kevin and Elizabeth will discuss:(04:40) “My helicopter, my command”(08:50) Overcoming fear to find purpose(10:48) Fear of success vs failure(15:07) Corporate leadership vs military training(16:31) Personal leadership and awareness(21:02) Testing content like comedians(23:37) Soft selling at events(28:41) Testing stories through speaking(30:45) Ethical publishing for new authors(32:45) Empowerment through audience feedback(36:17) Engaging the audience with key phrasesElizabeth McCormick is a former U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot turned award-winning leadership speaker and author. Drawing on high-pressure military experience, she teaches leaders how to perform under pressure, communicate clearly and build strong teams. A sought-after keynote speaker, she is known for translating aviation lessons into practical strategies for business and personal success.Connect with Elizabeth:Elizabeth’s Website: https://yourinspirationalspeaker.com/Elizabeth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pilotspeaker/ Resources Mentioned:The P.I.L.O.T. Method by Elizabeth McCormick: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1629030082Bookability Factor by Elizabeth McCormick:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D2M5H3VFrom Stuck to Breakthrough:Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge.This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships.Sign up today at blindblaming.com.