In this episode, Tom sits down with Lara Acosta, one of LinkedIn’s most authentic and high-performing creators, to unpack the real story behind content that connects, personal brand building, and healing through self-expression.

Lara shares how she moved through burnout, depression, and identity loss, and rebuilt her life by showing up online with radical honesty. From trauma healing and feminine energy to nervous system regulation, authenticity in business, and the myth of productivity, this conversation goes far beyond LinkedIn tips.

If you’re a high-achiever learning to slow down, an entrepreneur trying to find your voice again, or someone building in public while healing old patterns—this is your medicine.

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Hashtags

#AuthenticBranding
#FeminineLeadership
#BurnoutRecovery
#LinkedInGrowth
#HealingInPublic

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Timestamps

0:00 – Who is Lara Acosta
1:20 – Burnout to personal brand
4:00 – Success doesn’t heal you
7:10 – Nervous system vs. hustle
10:35 – Creating while healing
14:15 – Energy behind magnetic content
18:00 – Why visibility feels unsafe
21:40 – Trauma in brand building
25:30 – Authenticity vs. performance online
29:45 – Feminine approach to business
33:20 – Breaking “good girl” patterns
37:00 – Letting go of hype
40:25 – Strategy meets softness
44:10 – Emotion as creative fuel
47:50 – Feeling safe being seen
51:20 – Rest is productive
54:30 – Truth over consistency
58:40 – Rewriting worthiness online
1:02:00 – Being human on social
1:05:10 – Lara’s closing message

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Search Questions
1. How did Lara Acosta grow on LinkedIn without being performative?
2. What does it mean to build a personal brand from authenticity?
3. How do you heal your nervous system while growing online?
4. What is feminine leadership and how is it different from hustle culture?
5. Can content creation be a form of trauma healing?
6. How do you stop overthinking your content and show up as yourself?
7. What’s the best way to grow on LinkedIn in 2025?
8. How do you balance vulnerability and professionalism online?
9. Why does nervous system regulation matter for entrepreneurs?
10. What are signs you’re creating content from survival, not truth?
11. How do you get out of a burnout cycle as a high-achiever?
12. What’s the energetic difference between forced and magnetic content?
13. How can rest and creativity work together in business?
14. What is the “good girl” archetype and how do women break it?
15. How do you maintain authenticity with a growing audience?
16. What are some myths about personal branding that block growth?
17. What’s the role of emotional safety in visibility?
18. How can you create consistently without burning out?
19. How do feminine and masculine energies affect marketing?
20. What does it mean to build in public while healing?

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▶ Austins Channel: @austin.lovell

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In this episode, we sit down with Austin Lovell, a successful e-commerce entrepreneur and creative agency owner who has generated over $10 million online in the past four years. Now, he’s on a mission to help others build and scale their own brands while achieving personal and financial freedom.

We dive deep into why long-term games matter, the importance of trust in online business, and why modern entrepreneurs are going all in on YouTube. Austin also shares insights on building teams, overcoming money blocks, and the key mindset shifts that lead to success. If you’re looking for a real, no-BS perspective on entrepreneurship, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Hashtags
#EcommerceSuccess
#EntrepreneurMindset
#OnlineBusiness
#YouTubeGrowth
#FinancialFreedom

Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction to Austin Lovell and his e-commerce journey
0:22 – Why Austin is going all in on YouTube right now
1:36 – How documenting beats scripting & why authenticity wins
3:24 – The Freedom Club mission and why trust matters in online education
5:10 – Why flashy guru marketing is dead – What works today
7:30 – The type of students who succeed in Freedom Club
9:42 – The importance of playing long-term games in business
11:15 – Why short-term cash grabs ruin your reputation
13:05 – Building a business with friends – Does it actually work?
15:48 – How Austin met his business partners & built Freedom Club
18:22 – The power of hiring people you trust vs. hiring A-players
20:05 – YouTube as a long-term trust-building tool
22:15 – Why full transparency in marketing is the new meta
24:30 – Austin’s entrepreneurial journey – From videography to e-commerce
27:55 – The turning point that made him switch from agency work to e-com
30:10 – Overcoming fear & uncertainty in entrepreneurship
32:42 – Austin’s take on morning routines & peak performance
34:20 – The real reason to chase financial freedom
36:05 – Why Freedom Club is about freedom of choice – Not just money
38:00 – How to reprogram money beliefs and stop self-sabotage
40:10 – The #1 lesson: Stick with one thing and see it through
41:30 – Where to find Austin and how to follow his journey

Search Questions
How did Austin Lovell make over $10 million online?
Why is YouTube the best platform for building trust in 2024?
What is Freedom Club, and how does it help entrepreneurs?
Why are flashy guru marketing tactics failing today?
What does it take to succeed in e-commerce in 2024?
How do you build an online business with friends without issues?
What are the biggest mistakes people make when starting an e-com business?
Why does long-term thinking matter more than short-term wins?
How do you attract the right business partners?
What’s the best way to build trust as an online entrepreneur?
Why should new entrepreneurs start documenting their journey?
What are the biggest mindset shifts required for success?
How do you stay consistent on YouTube as an entrepreneur?
Why do most online courses fail students, and how to avoid scams?
What’s the best way to break free from the 9-to-5 mindset?
How do successful entrepreneurs overcome fear and uncertainty?
What is the best morning routine for high performance?
How can entrepreneurs reprogram their money beliefs?
What is the biggest piece of advice for new online business owners?

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▶ Anti Prophet's Channel: @anti.prophet

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In this episode, we sit down with Anti Prophet, a content creator with over 2 million subscribers, known for challenging mainstream narratives and encouraging independent thought. We dive deep into the impact of Red Pill ideology, ideological echo chambers, the online guru economy, and the psychology behind influencers like Andrew Tate and Donald Trump.

We also explore personal growth, the dangers of us vs. them marketing, AI’s role in shaping online discourse, and the challenge of defining personal and collective morality. This conversation is a must-watch for anyone looking to break free from limiting beliefs and think critically about the digital age, power structures, and personal development.

Hashtags
#RedPillDebate
#redpill
#podcast
#PersonalGrowth
#aicontent
#IndependentThinking
#Masculinity

Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction to Anti Prophet and his mission
0:22 – Why we should stop watching Red Pill content
3:30 – The hidden dangers of ideological echo chambers
9:45 – Trump, Elon Musk, and the online guru economy
15:50 – How Red Pill influencers have damaged young men's mental health
22:15 – The zero-sum game mindset and its impact on relationships
29:40 – The problem with idolizing online gurus
38:05 – Breaking free from extreme ideology and limiting beliefs
46:20 – The hidden psychology behind why people respect Andrew Tate
53:55 – The freedom trap – why chasing power leads to control
1:01:40 – Red Pill ideology in real life – How it played out in personal relationships
1:09:30 – The importance of self-awareness in avoiding toxic worldviews
1:18:00 – The rise of AI and its influence on online discourse
1:25:40 – The danger of algorithm-driven content and mass manipulation
1:34:25 – The future of truth, AI, and online authenticity
1:43:15 – Final thoughts: How to think critically in the digital age
1:50:20 – Outro and where to find Anti Prophet

Search Questions
Why is Red Pill content dangerous for young men?
What are the biggest flaws in Red Pill ideology?
How do ideological echo chambers influence online thinking?
What are the dangers of us vs. them marketing?
How do influencers like Andrew Tate and Donald Trump gain power?
Why do people idolize controversial figures?
How does AI influence political narratives?
What is the connection between Red Pill ideology and personal relationships?
Why do Red Pill influencers burn out?
What is the biggest flaw in online guru culture?
How does algorithm-driven content manipulate people?
How do personal beliefs shape your reality?
What is the best way to develop independent thought?
How can people break free from online echo chambers?
Why do people seek external validation from influencers?
How can we build a more nuanced view of masculinity?
Why is objectivity disappearing from online discussions?
How does AI-generated content impact public perception?
What is the role of personal morality in today’s world?
What are the biggest risks of AI-generated disinformation?