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Inside the Founder

Inside the Founder

By: Priya Patel
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Inside the Founder is a personal growth podcast built around real stories, real lessons, and honest reflections. Each episode explores the mindset and identity shifts, mistakes, and moments that shaped people’s journeys through life, and entrepreneurship; including what they wish they had known sooner! In navigating my own journey through building and creating, and hearing from others, one thing is prevalent. Running a business, it's an INSIDE job. If you’re figuring life out as you go and looking to expand your perspective on what’s possible for you, you’re in the right place!Priya Patel Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • The Power of Alignment: Kelly Stevens on Redefining Success and Intentional Living
    Mar 24 2026

    This week, I’m thrilled to welcome Kelly Stevens to the podcast! If you’ve ever wrestled with the idea of “living in alignment,” or you’ve wondered how to find clarity when life feels messy and uncertain, this episode will resonate with you. We dive deep into Kelly’s personal unraveling, her reflections on intention, and how she crafted a new blueprint for herself and the women she now coaches through Align Society.


    In this episode:

    • Discover how Kelly tuned burnout and a career shift into a calling to help women leaders find true alignment and fulfilment.
    • Get the inside scoop on what "living with intention" means to Kelly and how embracing uncertainty can open new doors.
    • Learn about Kelly's signature Aligned Leader Framework: her actionable approach to decision making, personal growth and editing your life for what matters most.
    • Bust the myth of "balance" and hear practical strategies for building a strong foundation, especially for women balancing multiple roles.
    • Explore why authentic community and self-care are essential for leadership (and what self-care actually looks like.)
    • Enjoy light hearted moments including baking aspirations, travel dreams and lessons Kelly wishes she knew earlier.

    Connect:

    Kelly Stevens: @thekellystevens

    Align Society: @joinalign


    Podcast: ⁠@iwishiknewthatearlier_⁠

    Priya: ⁠@priya_p08


    Resources:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You are your secret sauce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: a guide to re-remember your magic.

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vibe check⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: a guide to review and get clarity on what’s next.

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Story behind the story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: getting to the root of what’s behind the fear or block keeping you stuck from taking action.


    Growthday is an app for my mindset supplement to set me up with wisdom for my day! Daily insights from Brendan Burchard, community, accountability, reflection and learning all in a single app! Sign up to a 7 day free trial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!


    Another resource that has deeply supported my in levelling up my energy and how I show up in my day is the Activation App by Mimi Bouchard, because the energy we bring to our days and the moments really are what shapes what happens next. Sign up ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get 25% off your annual subscription!



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    38 mins
  • Data driven Design: Branding through the customer experience with Sarah Bell
    Mar 10 2026

    In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Bell, Founder of Bell and Whistle Design, multi-passionate entrepreneur, mom, and wife, for a deep dive into the world of branding.

    We explore Sarah’s winding journey from being a creative in childhood to a powerhouse designer and business leader. She shares her personal story of pivoting careers sooner than expected, and how investing in community transformed the trajectory of Bell and Whistle Design.

    If you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or freelancer looking for actionable branding advice, this episode is packed with gold. We break down what branding actually means, discuss a holistic customer experience, and dive into the power of authenticity, data-driven design, and showing up with relatability, even amidst the AI boom.

    Sarah’s practical tips on balancing luxury aesthetics with personality, leveraging data for growth, and designing businesses that fit real lives (not just hustle culture) are perfect for anyone wanting to build a brand that genuinely connects.

    Plus, we chat about heart-led leadership, building a team, and the beauty of being “a little bit delusional” when chasing your dreams. If you’re ready to feel seen, inspired, and equipped with fresh perspectives for your branding journey, don’t miss this one!


    CONNECT:

    Sarah Bell: @sarahbellcreates

    Bells and Whistle Design: @bellandwhistle.design


    Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@insidethefounderpodcast_

    Priya: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@priya_p08⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Free resources:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠You are your secret sauce⁠⁠⁠⁠: a guide to re-remember your magic.

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vibe check⁠⁠⁠⁠: a guide to review and get clarity on what’s next.

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Story behind the story⁠⁠⁠⁠: getting to the root of what’s behind the fear or block keeping you stuck from taking action.


    Growthday is an app for my mindset supplement to set me up with wisdom for my day! Daily insights from Brendan Burchard, community, accountability, reflection and learning all in a single app! Sign up to a 7 day free trial ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠!


    Another resource that has deeply supported my in levelling up my energy and how I show up in my day is the Activation App by Mimi Bouchard, because the energy we bring to our days and the moments really are what shapes what happens next. Sign up ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get 25% off your annual subscription!

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    46 mins
  • Alignment - what does it actually look like
    Mar 4 2026

    I know, alignment, yet again. It's been top of mind, and keeps wiggling it's way up my priority list towards achieving goals. "Be her now" or "act as if" were common wisdomous nuggets shared, and it took a while for me to understand what that truly meant when it came to how I showed up. I've started to understand it slightly, so I'm implementing it with other insights as well. I'll report back.


    Connect:

    Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@iwishiknewthatearlier_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Priya: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@priya_p08⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Free resources:

    ⁠⁠⁠You are your secret sauce⁠⁠⁠: a guide to re-remember your magic.

    ⁠⁠⁠Vibe check⁠⁠⁠: a guide to review and get clarity on what’s next.

    ⁠⁠⁠Story behind the story⁠⁠⁠: getting to the root of what’s behind the fear or block keeping you stuck from taking action.


    Growthday is an app for my mindset supplement to set me up with wisdom for my day! Daily insights from Brendan Burchard, community, accountability, reflection and learning all in a single app! Sign up to a 7 day free trial ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠!


    Another resource that has deeply supported my in levelling up my energy and how I show up in my day is the Activation App by Mimi Bouchard, because the energy we bring to our days and the moments really are what shapes what happens next. Sign up ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to get 25% off your annual subscription!

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    17 mins
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