Intro

Maybe this sounds familiar: you finally get the opportunity you've been waiting for, and the voice in your head says, "I'm not ready, I don't belong here." 

Now imagine hearing that voice with millions of people watching.

Mary Holland Nader has lived it. She never dreamed of fame, but when Hulu's reality series Love Thy Nader came knocking, she traded her secure Wall Street job for the spotlight and put her new platform to work. It allowed her to launch Mary & Pip, a purpose-driven fintech company that takes a wellness approach to money, demystifying finance for those of us it usually makes feel dumb. She also brings that expertise to her new podcast, Growing Interest (where I was lucky to be among her first guests).

On the show, Mary Holland lets us join every step of her founder’s journey… even when it’s messy. Because she never wanted to be famous, but now that she is, she’s realized fame is leverage. And Mary Holland's committed to using hers to help and inspire others.

In this episode you'll learn:

➡️ How to survive a 180-degree life pivot

➡️ Why your gut doesn't tell you what to do — it checks your values
➡️ The "corny" morning ritual that transformed Mary Holland's confidence
➡️ How to stop making your doubts your identity (with one simple grammar change)
➡️ The difference between being nice and being kind — and why feedback is kind
➡️ The 2 questions every founder should ask before raising money 

➡️ Why Simon gives his time to supporters instead of critics
➡️ The "reluctant sellout" + how financial stability protects your values
➡️ How to introduce yourself when you're more than one job title

Mary Holland is a new breed of entrepreneur — proof of what happens when you use your platform for something bigger than yourself. She stopped waiting for confidence to arrive and decided to build it… in front of everyone.

This… is A Bit of Optimism.

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Tune in to Mary Holland’s new podcast, Growing Interest, and you might just see Simon as a guest.

Improve your financial wellness with Mary & Pip. Head to: https://www.maryandpip.com

Want to keep up with Mary Holland and her sisters? Check out Love Thy Nader on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/love-thy-nader 

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Chapters

Chapters

• 00:00:00 From Wall Street to Reality TV: Using Fame as a Tool for Good
• 00:02:57 Growing Up in the Bayou: Four Sisters and a Pet Alligator
• 00:07:19 Why Finance? Growing Up With Money Anxiety
• 00:08:25 Meeting Jimmy Kimmel's Agent: The Accidental Origin Story
• 00:10:29 Quitting Wall Street for Reality TV
• 00:12:58 Why Finance Makes Everyone Feel Stupid
• 00:14:14 Mary and Pip: Translating Finance for Real People
• 00:17:23 Becoming Confident on Camera: From Mortified to Vulnerable
• 00:25:22 The Power of Positive Self-Talk: Mirror Affirmations That Actually Work
• 00:28:31 Trust Your Gut: When Smart People Give You Bad Advice
• 00:30:09 What Does A Mentor Actually Look Like?
• 00:33:27 Gazelles Get Eaten: Why Hypergrowth Isn't Always Good
• 00:42:24 Spears: The Feedback Technique That Changed Everything
• 00:45:32 Correcting Language That Creates False Narratives
• 00:54:02 The Reluctant Sellout: When Freelancers Are Forced to Compromise
• 00:56:02 You're Not a Founder, You're an Inviter: Finding Your True Identity

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Simon is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together.

Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do.

Simon is the author of multiple best-selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game.

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