Built in Public
Episodes
The Exact LinkedIn Strategy That Grew 50K Followers in 12 Months, with Mischa Collins
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people treat LinkedIn like a job board. Mischa Collins treats it like the most powerful business development tool on the planet, and she has the ...
How to Build the "It Factor": Confidence, Visibility & Personal Brand with Whitney Uland
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's a reason some people walk into a room and everyone notices. It's not luck. It's not looks. And it's not something you either h...
Why Personal Brands Are the Ultimate Career Leverage, with Danielle Canty
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t really know what a personal brand is” or “how do I even start a personal brand???”, this episode is for y...
How to Build Your Personal Brand in Public
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first official episode of Built In Public!If you’ve ever felt stuck choosing a niche… frustrated with low engagement… or unsure h...
This Mindset Turned a Personal Brand Into $1M Business, with Andrew Kroeze
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Slay The Gatekeeper, I sit down with Andrew Kroeze for a conversation about the mindset that shapes everything we build on...
How Social Media Makes You Money
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, I’m answering your questions and digging into something that comes up over and over again in my work: why social media fee...
Why Visibility Matters More Than Talent for Women at Work, with Lauren Douglas
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Lauren Douglas, founder, strategist, and creative leader, for a conversation that cuts straight through some...
The Transformational Psychedelic Medicine Powerful People Are Using Privately, with Whitney Lasseter
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I sit down with Whitney Lasseter, Founder and Visionary of ATMA Church, for one of the most expansive, honest, and nuanced...
The ONE Thing That Creates Change (It’s Not Trauma Healing), with Kassidy Warren
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a moment most people reach where they’re no longer confused, uninformed, or unprepared; they’re just hesitant. This episode lives right ...
How to Deal With Trolls, Haters, and Negative Comments
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi friends! I’m back with a solo episode to close out the year, and I wanted to talk about something almost every creator faces the moment their vis...
How a Vascular Surgeon Built a Personal Brand (Without Posting), with Lucas M. Ferrer-Cardona, MD
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation means a lot to me, and it feels right to share it the day before Christmas 🎄🌟I’m joined by my fiancé, Lucas Ferrer-Cardona,...
The Manifestation Formula That Changed Her Entire Career, with Dr. Ruby Patterson
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m joined by Dr. Ruby Patterson, NASA scientist turned founder, consulting powerhouse, and the mind behind some of the most creative “...
Dating Expert: The Brutal Truth About Why You’re Still Single... (and How to Fix It)
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Slay The Gatekeeper, I’m joined by Joel Monteleone, dating coach, speaker, and creator of Hot Takes, Hot Dates, the wildly fun, emotion...
How Solidcore’s Founder Built and Sold a Nearly $100 Million Fitness Empire
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Slay The Gatekeeper, I’m joined by Anne Mahlum, founder of Solidcore, builder of a 100+ studio empire, and the force behind one of the ...
Bill Perkins Reveals the Success Pattern He Sees in Every Billionaire
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Slay The Gatekeeper, I sit down with Bill Perkins, investor, author of Die With Zero, and one of the most interesting thinkers on risk, c...
How to Grow Fast and Convert on LinkedIn in 2026, with Lara Acosta
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Slay The Gatekeeper, I’m joined by Lara Acosta, creator, strategist, and one of the most trusted voices on LinkedIn. Lara has built a m...
Addiction Recovery, Emotional Intelligence & Healing Tools to Break Old Patterns with Andrew Adams
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Slay The Gatekeeper, I’m joined by Andrew Adams, speaker, coach, and self-mastery teacher, whose story of recovery and rebirth will sto...
How to Reprogram Your Mind for Success & Stop Self-Sabotage with Chris Lee
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Chris Lee, world-renowned transformational coach, speaker, and author, to talk about the profound inner work...
The Million-Dollar Product Playbook: Turn Your Idea Into a 7-Figure Brand with Jacqueline Snyder
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features Jacqueline Snyder, designer, business strategist, and CEO and founder of The Product Boss. This conversation pulls ba...
Un-Gatekeeping How to Manifest Like a Millionaire: Fame, Flow & Creative Freedom with Whitney Uland
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Whitney Uland, writer, coach, and creator of How to Be Famous, to talk about building a life, brand, and inc...
Networking Expert’s Cheat Codes for Building a Personal Brand & Community That Converts
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Nick Gray, entrepreneur, author, and community-builder, to talk about what it takes (and what to do) to get ...
Solo: Boundaries vs Fear, Niches are Dumb, and Building Wealth as a Creator
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson answers listener questions from the comfort of her bed in a candid Q&A session. She ...
Un-Gatekeeping The Wisdom Of Our Cells
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson welcomes Alannah Connealy, founder of Raena Health, for a candid conversation on women’...
Q&A: Debt, Dreams, and What’s Really Blocking Your Wealth
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson takes listeners on a powerful deep dive into money, mindset, and the energetics of abund...
Un-Gatekeeping the Secrets of Human Behavior
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with hypnotherapist Zach David Paul for a powerful deep dive into the subconsc...
Un-Gatekeeping Why You’re a Victim
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with coach and creator Justin Amiraslani for a raw, wisdom-packed conversation...
Un-Gatekeeping ADHD
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson is joined by award-winning ADHD creator Dani Donovan. Known for her viral comics, TikTok...
Un-Gatekeeping Freelancing
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson is joined by content creator and social media expert, Mila Holmes. Mila Holmes has estab...
Un-Gatekeeping Meta Ads
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, hosted by Courtney Johnson, Courtney interviews Caley Dimmock, an 11-year veteran in online advertising. Caley...
Un-Gatekeeping Personal Style
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson welcomes Abbey Page, a personal style strategist for single men who turns them into hot,...
Un-Gatekeeping Selling on Instagram
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson introduces Kendall Strampel, a seasoned entrepreneur with a compelling journey. Kendall ...
Un-Gatekeeping Tantra
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with Leola, a Tantra and Pleasure Priestess and the bestselling author of Sacr...
Un-Gatekeeping Service-based Brands
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with Emmy Award-winning makeup artist and entrepreneur Ashley Fierro to unpack...
Un-Gatekeeping Breakups
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson is joined by Shannon McNamara—the sharp and witty voice behind FluentlyForward, the po...
Un-Gatekeeping Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Copywriting
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson is joined by Chris—aka The Conversion Alchemist—a SaaS message-market fit specialist...
Un-Gatekeeping Expansion
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney is joined by Alexandria Roemer, founder of the Fully Focused retreat and a powerhouse in buildin...
Un-gatekeeping Legal Cheat Codes
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with attorney Morgan Ipanema to break down the legal barriers often faced by e...
Un-Gatekeeping Cultivating an Abundance Mindset
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson is joined by Thamina Stoll — an award-winning advocate for women’s economic advancem...
Un-Gatekeeping Ritual for Self Development
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson interviews Magdalena Mystik—a systems strategist turned modern mystic—who shares her...
Un-Gatekeeping Crypto
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with Whitney Woodcock—crypto investor, engineer-turned-educator, and founder...
Un-gatekeeping Career Cheat Codes for Gen Z
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with Avni Barman—engineer, product leader, investor, and founder of Gen She,...
Un-Gatekeeping Healing Beyond the Norm: Slaying Stigmas with Psychedelics + Microdosing
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, Courtney sits down with two powerhouse women representing Golden Rule Mushrooms — Rachel Pastor and Tiffany ...
Un-Gatekeeping Big Pu$$y Energy w/ Brittini Burton
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson is joined by Brittini Burton—founder of Big Pussy Energy (BPE), a global movement empo...
Un-gatekeeping Personal Branding with Dr. Talaya Waller
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with Dr. Talaya Waller, a pioneering personal branding consultant and founder ...
Un-Gatekeeping How Mushrooms Can Change Your Life
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with Austin West, a certified psychedelic medicine practitioner and founder of...
Un-Gatekeeping Softprenuership
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Slay the Gatekeeper,' host Courtney Johnson welcomes Kaylin Pyles to discuss overcoming hustle culture and tapping into fe...
Un-Gatekeeping Limiting Beliefs
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Slay the Gatekeeper,' host Courtney Johnson welcomes Rashina, an expert in overcoming limiting beliefs. Rashina shares her...
Un-Gatekeeping Microdosing for Human Optimization
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with Paul Austin, a leading advocate for responsible psychedelic use, to explo...
Un-Gatekeeping Problematic Success Cheat Codes with StartUp Steph
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson sits down with Steph Mui, founder of PIN (Power in Numbers), to explore key strategies f...
Un-gatekeeping LinkedIn + Strategic Networking
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AJ Eckstein joins host Courtney Johnson to uncover the untapped potential of LinkedIn for content creators, professionals, and brands. As the founder ...
Un-Gatekeeping Lead Generation with Alex Alburo
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Alburo joins host Courtney Johnson on this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper to share powerful strategies for lead generation and client acquisition...
Un-Gatekeeping Employee Retention with Matthew Rieck
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Rieck joins host Courtney Johnson on this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper to reveal key “cheat codes” for employee retention, leadership, a...
Ungatekeeping Your Intuition with Kaisha Slaughter
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kaisha Slaughter joins host Courtney Johnson on this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper to reveal some of the spiciest "cheat codes" for persona...
Un-Gatekeeping Energy Work with House of Vibration
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Restrepo from House of Vibration is here to discuss bridging the gap between spirituality and the business world. Natalie shares her journey f...
Ungatekeeping Public Speaking w/ Renee Murphy
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Renee Murphy is a former fashion industry professional turned environmental scientist who has built a successful speaking career. In this episode of ...
Un-Gatekeeping YOUR Questions: Q+A w/ Courtney
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today our host, Courtney Johnson addresses questions from her audience, offering free advice and consulting on topics such as creating digital product...
Un-Gatekeeping Reality Transurfing with Owen Hunt
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Owen Hunt delves into the concepts of Reality Transurfing. Owen shares his personal journey of discovering this mysterious book in 2016 while facing d...
Un-Gatekeeping Manifestation w/ Jessica Gill
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Gill, Chief content officer on To Be Magnetic, discusses the structured and scientifically grounded approach of 'To Be Magnetic' to manife...
Ungatekeeping Sales with Mckenah Elizabeth
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
McKenna Elizabeth, a successful sales professional, shares her journey from elementary education to tech sales, emphasizing the importance of pers...
Ungatekeeping Money Mindset with Christy Nguyen
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the 'Slay the Gatekeeper' podcast, host Courtney Johnson converses with Christy Nguyen, a wealth hypnotherapist who specializes in ...
Ungatekeeping Local News w/ Lauren Petrowski
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Slay the Gatekeeper', host Courtney is joined by Lauren Petrowski, a news media expert, to discuss strategies for utilizing local...
Un-Gatekeeping Brand Gifting with Nancy Kaatz
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stop paying for your stuff! If you’re an influencer, a thought leader, or honestly have any kind of public presence, you could be getting free sh*t ...
Ungatekeeping My LinkedIn Course
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alright, if you’ve been around here for a minute, you’ve heard me talk about my Level up on Linkedin Accelerator course. But today, I’m giving...
Ungatekeeping Venture Capital with Kate McAndrew
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you unlock the elusive world of venture capital and make sure you’re putting your best foot forward as a founder? It’s more than just havin...
Un-Gatekeeping How to Build Community with Your Customers with Michael Rangel of Novo
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build a business that your customers (not just you or your team) actually feel invested in? It’s not just about having a good product or ...
Q & A: ADHD Hacks, Non-Negotiables, and My Hot Career Takes
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You have questions, and I’ve got answers! Q&As are my absolute favorite, and I’m holding nothing back today. I’ve got some hacks for my AD...
Un-Gatekeeping Personal Finance with Michela Allocca
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about money, baby, and in particular, how to keep and use that money wisely. Because when it comes to using our money mindfully, i...
Un-Gatekeeping Self-Publishing with Ellen Polk
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone you know wants to write a book… But how do you actually do that? In this episode, I’m joined by Ellen Polk to actually break down the p...
Un-Gatekeeping Personal Brand with Donavan Barrett
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to audience building and growing your personal following, it’s all about the content, baby. And if the content’s not good, your pers...
Un-Gatekeeping Influencer Marketing
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a relatively new or small content creator, you’re probably in the place I was last year–making a few deals, but not knowing what to ch...
Un-Gatekeeping Fame with Whitney Uland
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen up! Fame is a resource. It can get you attention, opportunities, and options– but you have to be willing to embrace it and be seen as your au...
Un-Gatekeeping the Unspoken Rules of Success
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s some tough love today: You don’t find success through jealousy. You won’t find success by giving your time away for free. And you won’t...
Un-Gatekeeping Personal Style with The Curated Tastemaker
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What you wear matters… but maybe not in the way you think. Today’s guest doesn’t believe in “good style” or “bad taste,” just personal p...
Un-Gatekeeping Professional Cheerleading & How I Launched My Career with My Cleavage
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve probably got this idea in your head, that the most successful people are the most talented or gifted or something like that. And I’m here t...
Un-Gatekeeping Problematic Career Cheat Codes Pt. 2
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for PART TWO of one of my most popular series from social media: problematic career cheat codes! Problematic, because some of them might n...
Un-Gatekeeping Problematic Career Cheat Codes Pt. 1
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m bringing one of my most popular series from social media to the podcast: problematic career cheat codes! Problematic, because some of them might...
Un-Gatekeeping Adult Friendships
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Making friends as an adult is a skill, just anything else. And today on the pod, I have one of my own friends, Eleanor Lee, who has mastered the art...
Un-Gatekeeping My Backstory
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to building a personal brand, we have to portray ourselves in a particular way: expert, authentic, personal, energetic, etc. But this ...
Un-Gatekeeping Feminine Power
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest calls herself “anti-feminist.” Before you throw your Airpods across the room, stick with me. This conversation isn’t about den...
Un-Gatekeeping Digital Products
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Digital products: they’re overlooked, underappreciated, and if you’re not creating them already, it’s time for you to start. This episode is 1) ...
Un-Gatekeeping Manifestation
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I first met Vision, I wasn’t sure about him or his “games.” I was a serious career girl who didn’t have time for that stuff. But Vision’...
Un-Gatekeeping LinkedIn (part two)
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back, and we’re still talking about the most boring social platform in the world: LinkedIn. You read that right. LinkedIn is boring. It is c...
Un-Gatekeeping LinkedIn (part one)
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking about LinkedIn, a platform that’s not sexy. Honestly, it’s a little cringe at times. And that’s why you need to be there, becaus...
Un-Gatekeeping TikTok
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are plenty of TikTok coaches out there right now selling you one strategy after another, but let’s be real: Most of them don’t work. Today, ...
Un-Gatekeeping the Interview Process with Layla Shaikley
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laila Shaikley makes her own luck, not with influence or money or connections, but with sheer persistence. And she’s here today to share how that pe...
Un-Gatekeeping Male-Dominated Industries with Angelina Lawton
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today has been un-gatekeeping male-dominated industries for decades now, and she’s ready to bring a new generation of women into sports and...