Behind The Human with Marc Champagne – Details, episodes & analysis

How does an actress who's shared the screen with Meryl Streep and Robert Downey Jr. handle impostor syndrome? What insights on mental fitness can we gain from someone who's experienced both the highs of stardom and the lows of self-doubt?

Actress and author Stéphanie Szostak / @stephshortstak has graced the silver screen alongside Hollywood heavyweights like Meryl Streep and Robert Downey Jr. in blockbusters like The Devil Wears Prada and Iron Man 3. But even with her impressive resume, Szostak has battled her fair share of self-doubt and impostor syndrome.

In this episode, we'll dive into how Szostak overcame her own mental hurdles to achieve success in the cutthroat world of acting. As the author of Selfish: Step Into a Journey of Self-Discovery to Revive Confidence, Joy, and Meaning, Szostak shares the insights she's gained on mental fitness from her personal journey.

Raised in the Paris suburbs, Szostak moved to the U.S. to study business at the College of William & Mary before pivoting to acting at age 29. As her career skyrocketed, she developed her own "playbook" as a daily practice to cultivate a resilient mindset.

Now, Szostak is on a mission to help others do the same. In our conversation, we'll explore how her unique experiences have shaped her perspective on well-being and the simple strategies she uses to stay grounded in the face of life's highs and lows.

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Producer & Editor - John Balderston

Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud

Frederik Pferdt: Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist, founder of Google’s Innovation Lab and the author of What’s Next is Now, How to Live Future Ready.

Change Ready is an original series brought to you by Behind the Human & Malosi. A series where we do everything possible to future-proof your mind and thrive in an era of unprecedented change.

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Producer & Editor - John Balderston

Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud

Today, we're exploring why men need more alone time and how expanding our boundaries of possibility can transform our roles as fathers, leaders and individuals. 

I’m joined by Cory Firth, explorer of the human ecosystem, delving into biological, psychological, socio-environmental, and spiritual elements for sustainable growth and in support of a new generation of conscious Dad’s.

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INvested Series: Melissa is the CEO of Lighter Capital, the leader in revenue-based financing for SAAS companies. As founder/CEO, Melissa sold two companies generating 10X+ returns to investors. She’s been an angel investor and VC in the US and Australia. She’s the chair of HeadsOverHeels, an organization supporting women entrepreneurs.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

• Venture capital strategies & revenue-based financing options
• Extending your runway with flexible non-dilutive growth capital
• Leadership for challenging markets
• Where to find the “dry powder” (available cash in the market)

Visit https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/invested to download the white paper and for more insights and resources designed specifically for startups and scale-ups.

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Show Credits 👇

Editor & Producer - John Balderston

Host & Producer - Marc Champagne

Associate Producer - Amanda Price

Associate Producer - Kylie Little

Associate Producer - Kelly Teng

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Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud

Steven Izen is the founder & CEO of Lokai, the iconic bracelet brand that motivates wearers to stay humble at their highs and hopeful at their lows in life. Steven currently serves as the youngest member on the national board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List for Retail and Ecommerce in 2017, and was the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Finalist in 2016.

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Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth

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Producer & Editor - John Balderston

Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud

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Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life  

Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter 

Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show!

Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!
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A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️

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Special props 👇

Producer & Editor - John Balderston

Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud

INvested Series: Jason Shuman is a General Partner at Primary, leading new consumer investments including consumer healthcare, fintech, and marketplaces. The Boston native and University of Miami alum has jumped between sides of the table over the last eight years but started his career as the Founder of a D2C footwear company.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

• Time and project management solutions
• How to artificially create opportunities for rest and recovery
• Importance of celebrating micro-wins with your team
• Techniques to shift perspective in high-pressure situations
• Creating moments of levity to lighten the journey
• Meditation as a daily practice and end-of-week wrap-up rituals

Visit https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/invested to download the white paper and for more insights and resources designed specifically for startups and scale-ups.

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Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show!

Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!

Show Credits 👇

Editor & Producer - John Balderston

Host & Producer - Marc Champagne

Associate Producer - Amanda Price

Associate Producer - Kylie Little

Associate Producer - Kelly Teng

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Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life  

Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter 

Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show!

Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!
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A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️

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Special props 👇

Producer & Editor - John Balderston

Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud

Ben Greenfield is a health consultant, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of a wide variety of books including the widely popular titles Beyond Training, Boundless, Fit Soul, Spiritual Disciplines Journal, the Boundless Cookbook and Endure.

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Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life  

Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter 

Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show!

Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!
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Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth

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Special props 👇

Producer & Editor - John Balderston

Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud

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How Prepared is Your Team for the Next Big Disruption? Future-proof your team with Malosiminds.com
 

Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life  

Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter 

Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show!

Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!
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A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️

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Special props 👇

Producer & Editor - John Balderston

Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud

INvested Series: James is a Principal on the investment team at Square Peg, a Venture Capital firm empowering exceptional founders across Australia, Israel and South-East Asia. Previously, James ran Startmate, Australia’s most powerful startup network, and helped scale Khan Academy in the US.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

• Founder resilience and energy management
• How to stop exploiting your energy
• Increasing your average pace without burning out
• Finding “neutral” to make big decisions
• Shaping your business to be maximally fundable

Visit https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/invested to download the white paper and for more insights and resources designed specifically for startups and scale-ups.

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Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show!

Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!

Show Credits 👇

Editor & Producer - John Balderston

Host & Producer - Marc Champagne

Associate Producer - Amanda Price

Associate Producer - Kylie Little

Associate Producer - Kelly Teng

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How Prepared is Your Team for the Next Big Disruption? Future-proof your team with Malosiminds.com
 

Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life  

Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter 

Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show!

Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!
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A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️

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Special props 👇

Producer & Editor - John Balderston

Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud

Jake Karls: Hype-man and Co-founder of Mid-Day Squares a company disrupting the $8 Billion health bar market. “The First Functional Chocolate Bar: Everything a chocolate bar isn’t, everything a protein bar wishes it was.” Above all, Jake along with his two co-founders, Lezlie and Nick, are building a chocolate conglomerate with open access to their minds and all the highs and lows on the climb to competing and surpassing the largest chocolate titans in the industry.

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Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life  

Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter 

Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show!

Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!
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Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth

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Special props 👇

Producer & Editor - John Balderston

Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud

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How Prepared is Your Team for the Next Big Disruption? Future-proof your team with Malosiminds.com
 

Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life  

Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter 

Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show!

Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!
*

A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️

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Special props 👇

Producer & Editor - John Balderston

Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud

INvested Series: Nick is a General Partner at Blackbird Ventures, a Venture Capital firm that backs generational ambition with generational ownership by raising funds and investing in the best startup companies all the way through their journey from idea to beyond IPO.

Blackbird’s portfolio is worth over $10B and includes some of the most successful Aussie and Kiwi startups including Canva, Zoox, SafetyCulture and Culture Amp.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

• Time and project management solutions
• How to artificially create opportunities for rest and recovery
• Importance of celebrating micro-wins with your team
• Techniques to shift perspective in high-pressure situations
• Creating moments of levity to lighten the journey
• Meditation as a daily practice and end-of-week wrap-up rituals

Visit https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/invested to download the white paper and for more insights and resources designed specifically for startups and scale-ups.

……

Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show!

Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!

Show Credits 👇

Editor & Producer - John Balderston

Host & Producer - Marc Champagne

Associate Producer - Amanda Price

Associate Producer - Kylie Little

Associate Producer - Kelly Teng

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How Prepared is Your Team for the Next Big Disruption? Future-proof your team with Malosiminds.com
 

Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life  

Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter 

Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show!

Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!
*

A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️

*

Special props 👇

Producer & Editor - John Balderston

Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud