The Conscious Chats Podcast

Ep 78 - 20+ Businesses later : Lessons on Setbacks & Resilience | Roy Coughlan

In this episode of Conscious Chats, I’m joined by Roy Coughlan, a serial entrepreneur who has built more than 20 businesses across five countries.
Roy shares his journey through entrepreneurship, including the lessons he learned from navigating setbacks, rebuilding after losses in property development, and continuing to launch new ventures across different industries.
We explore the mindset required to keep moving forward, why resilience is essential in entrepreneurship, and how personal growth often becomes the foundation for long-term success.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial journey is rarely linear but perseverance and adaptability can create new opportunities even after difficult challenges.
Learn more about Roy
Websitehttps://roycoughlan.com/
 

Episode 77 How Founders Find Their Inner Compass | Frank Gessner

In this episode of Conscious Chats, I’m joined by Frank Gessner, a tech pioneer and serial entrepreneur who helped shape the early world of e-commerce as the co-founder of INTERSHOP.
After decades of building and scaling companies, Frank began exploring deeper questions about leadership, purpose, and what truly guides our decisions as founders.
In this conversation, we talk about the importance of reconnecting with your inner compass, navigating uncertainty, and building a life that aligns with who you truly are.
Frank also shares insights from LifePilot, his personal growth framework designed to help individuals gain clarity, direction, and confidence across every area of life.
If you're a founder, entrepreneur, or leader seeking deeper alignment between success and purpose, this conversation will resonate.
Learn more about Frank
LifePilothttps://www.life-pilot.org/
Frank’s websitehttps://www.frank-gessner.com/
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgessner/
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Conscious Chats explores the intersection of leadership, technology, and human awareness through conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, and conscious leaders.
Hosted by Jay Win.
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Ep 76 When Success Isn't Enough

What happens when you achieve everything you were told would make you successful and it still doesn’t feel like enough?
In this episode of Conscious Chats, I’m joined by Ray Martin, former award-winning CEO turned author and coach, to explore what it really means to redefine success.
After experiencing profound personal loss and walking away from conventional achievement, Ray set out on what was meant to be a six-month sabbatical  that became a fourteen-year journey of reinvention across the world.
We talk about:– Why external success can mask internal misalignment– How mindfulness reshapes leadership and decision-making– The difference between thinking and true inner listening– What authentic success looks like beyond titles and wealth– How to rebuild your life when everything changes
This conversation is for anyone questioning the version of success they’ve been chasing and wondering what comes next.
Learn more about Ray and his book Life Without A Tie:👉 https://lifewithoutatie.com/

Ep 75 How to Rewrite Your Story

Many of us reach a point where life looks “successful” on the outside but internally, something feels off.
In this episode of Conscious Chats, I’m joined by Tanya Thompson, author, coach, and creator of The Storyboard Method™, to explore what it really means to rewrite the story you’re living.
We talk about burnout, toxic work culture, truth and alignment, and why so many people stay in lives they’ve outgrown even when they know something needs to change. Tanya shares how our lives are shaped by the stories we unconsciously live by, how to recognise when a story no longer fits, and how to begin rewriting it with clarity and compassion beyond vision boards or surface-level manifestation.
This conversation is for anyone feeling stuck, misaligned, or quietly ready for a new chapter one that reflects who they are now, not who they had to be to survive.Learn more about Tanya & The Storyboard Method:  www.levelupcoaching.info

Ep 74 : Building a Human Business in an AI World

In this episode of Conscious Chats, we explore what it really means to build a business that’s aligned, sustainable, and deeply human especially in a world increasingly shaped by AI.
This conversation dives into trust, integrity, and authenticity in business, and why these qualities matter more than ever as brands compete for attention online. We unpack what authenticity in branding actually looks like today, where many businesses are losing their humanity, and how design, user experience, and emotional connection play a critical role in building credibility and trust.
We also talk about attracting the right clients instead of chasing them, building reputation through word-of-mouth, and creating consistent, grounded income without compromising your values. If you’re running a studio, agency, or service-based business or you’re feeling called to grow in a way that still feels aligned with who you are this episode is for you.Connect with Wes TowersExplore Wes’s work and learn more about his journey here:• Website: https://uplift360.com.au/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/westowers/

Ep 73: Apps, No Mantras: The Easiest Meditation You’ll Ever Try

Forget the jargon. Ravi breaks spirituality down to one line—and shows you how to actually feel it.
In this episode:
Spirituality, simplified: “Spirituality is the experience of your own life force.”
Mind vs Soul: The sun-and-clouds analogy for why peace is always there (and how to see it).
Ambition not obsession: Pursue goals without letting outcomes own you.
The three-step practice (no fluff):
Evening Mind Purge (10–15 min): sit and let the day digest.
Weekend Do-Nothing Block (45–60 min): literally sit and do nothing—train stillness.
Morning Sit (phones away): just sit with eyes closed; notice tiny gaps of silence between thoughts.
Find your truth: Choose the work that leaves you more peaceful, not more frantic.
Parting truth: “I am the universe—maybe a drop, but made of the same water.”
Try this week
Tonight: 10–15 min mind purge.
Weekend: 45–60 min do nothing.
Mornings: 15–20 min just sit—no technique, no measuring.
Quotes
“Spirituality is the experience of your own life force.”
“You are the owner of the mind not its slave.”
“Meditation isn’t something you do; it’s what happens when the mind becomes quiet.”
GuestRavi — Author & Executive Coach | Happy Soul, Hungry MindRavi Kathuria’s mission is to awaken the world by sharing the Truths —Spirituality is stunningly simple and practical. It is non-religious and available universally without judgement. Spirituality is in our DNA. It is accessible 24/7. Spirituality is the Universe’s Ultimate Gift!  A vibrant speaker and business thought-leader, cited in national publications such as Forbes and the Wall Street Journal, Ravi Kathuria is the founder of the Houston Strategy Forum and the executive coaching firm Cohegic. Author of the acclaimed leadership book, “How Cohesive is Your Company?” his modern-day parable, “ Happy Soul. Hungry Mind. A Modern-Day Parable about Spirituality, ” is a work of spiritual genius. Please visit SpiritualityWithin.com
GUEST WEBSITE: SpiritualityWithin.com
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ConnectHost: Jay Win — Conscious Chats Podcasthttps://conscious-chats-podcast.kit.com/ff45aa9eb2
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EP 72 Beyond Logic: How to Tap Into Messages From Spirit

Is that your intuition... or something more?
In this episode of The Conscious Chats Podcast, I sit down with Michael McAdams, spiritual seeker and co-author of An Angel Told Me So, a powerful collection of spirit-guided messages received by his late mother, Wilma Jean Jones, over a span of 22 years.
We explore the difference between angels and spirit teachers, how to discern divine guidance from internal noise, and how to begin tuning into the unseen world—with trust, protection, and openness.
✨ What we cover:
How to recognise spiritual messages (even if you're new to this)
The story behind An Angel Told Me So
Protection from negative energies
The role of faith, frequency, and free will
What death and the beyond might really mean
This one’s for the curious and the spiritually open. Listen with your heart. Take what resonates.
🔗 Resources:Website: www.spiritspeaks.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027948983570

Episode 71 : The Truth About Getting Rich in Real Estate

In this episode of Conscious Chats, we sit down with Moxin Reza; a data scientist turned real estate investor and developer who has scaled his portfolio to over $50M in projects. From buying his first property at 21 to mentoring over 10,000 investors, Mox brings a unique blend of corporate precision and real-world investing know-how.
We dive into:
Flipping vs. holding vs. developing—what actually builds wealth?
How Moxin went from 3 jobs to high-level property development
What most people get wrong when starting in real estate
Key financial decisions that helped him scale fast
How to assess risk and make smart, long-term moves
If you’re curious about property investing, this episode offers straight talk and strategic insight from someone who’s lived it and scaled it.
🌿 Connect with Moxin🔗 LinkedIn🔗 Instagram🔗 Facebook📘 Read his book: Millennials Guide to Property Investing
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