Super Unemployable cover art

Super Unemployable

Super Unemployable

By: Dean Horsfield
Listen for free

Summary

I am on a quest to understand what it means to be Super Unemployable. In each unfiltered episode, I sit down with people who have forged their own paths, embracing the freedom and challenges of defying traditional career norms. These are the stories of resilience, innovation, creativity, and unwavering determination. For those seeking the truth behind unconventional success, Super Unemployable offers a candid, introspective look at the true essence of living life on your own terms.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • #19: From Gift Baskets to Fertility Revolution: Laura J. McDonald's Entrepreneurial Odyssey
    Jun 27 2025

    Join us for a captivating conversation with Laura J. McDonald, the innovative co-founder and CEO of Flora, a trailblazing fertility insurance company. Laura's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, beginning in the most unexpected of industries—gift baskets. Despite a lack of pre-existing expertise in fertility, Laura's ambitious spirit has led her to redefine insurance in reproductive health.

    In this episode, we explore the meaning of being 'super unemployable' through Laura's vast experiences—from launching a successful gift basket business in her early twenties to making a mark in the financial media space, and eventually exiting to corporate profits. Laura candidly shares her personal insights into balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, navigating co-founder relationships, and her unwavering belief in resilience.

    Listen in as Laura unveils the deeply personal motivations driving Flora's mission and discusses the systemic barriers within women's health that her company aims to dismantle. Prepare to be inspired by stories of overcoming hurdles, the incredible power of authenticity, and learn how perseverance paves the way for genuine success in entrepreneurship.

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 12 mins
  • #18: Ayahuasca & Entrepreneurship with Richard Forbes: Serial Entrepreneur and Growth Hacker
    May 29 2025

    Join us for an intriguing conversation on the Super Unemployable Podcast as host Dean Horsfield dives deep with entrepreneur Richard Forbes into a captivating narrative about the intersections of family life, entrepreneurship, and the mind-altering world of ayahuasca. Journey with Richard from the structured routine of traditional employment to the liberating yet challenging world of being 'super unemployable,' where the call for adventure and self-discovery reigns supreme.

    In this episode, Richard shares his transformative experiences with ayahuasca, revealing how it has shaped his approach to business and personal life. Get insights into why embracing uncertainty and letting go might just be the key to unlocking new paths of success. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or someone curious about the exploration of consciousness through psychedelics, this episode promises a compelling exploration of what it truly means to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape with an open mind and adventurous spirit.

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 27 mins
  • #17: Finding Your Rooftop Moment with Oli Gardner: Marketing Pioneer & Co-Founder of Unbounce
    Dec 13 2024

    Imagine starting a business in a 500 square foot room with 5 other co-founders, subsisting on beer, sandwiches and a dream. It's not glamorous but for the Super Unemployable, it can often mean the difference between success and failure.

    For Oli Garnder, it was a random rooftop conversation that would set the wheel in motion for the founding of Unbounce and ultimately change his life forever.

    During our discussion Oli reflects on key turning points, the importance of partnership and trust, and how embracing risk and uncertainty can lead to incredible opportunities.

    Throughout the conversation, we gain insights into the evolution of Oli's entrepreneurial spirit, his transition from traditional roles to becoming a public speaker, and his reflections on maintaining autonomy while working with multiple co-founders. Oli candidly shares his thoughts on balancing family life, business partnerships, and future ventures. He shares a deeply personal and enlightening perspective on what it means to forge a successful path where no path existed before.

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 34 mins
No reviews yet