This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for founders who are realizing hustle can build success, but it can’t create alignment, fulfillment or peace.

My guest is Stephen Scoggins, entrepreneur, speaker and coach who helps leaders move from performance-driven success to alignment, authenticity and purpose.

Stephen and I talk about what happens when you achieve the things you thought would make you happy and realize you still feel disconnected from yourself. He shares how hustle helped him overcome difficult circumstances, but eventually became a form of performance rooted in validation and self-worth. We get into the difference between being needed and actually feeling worthy, and why so many founders unknowingly build businesses around proving themselves.

Stephen also explains his “one part lion, one part lamb” framework and why real leadership requires both strength and surrender. One of the most impactful parts of the conversation is Stephen’s perspective on ego—not as something evil, but as something trying to protect you. He explains how awareness, presence and emotional regulation help leaders move from reaction into alignment, integration and ultimately expansion.

Tune in if you’re ready to stop scaling dysfunction and start building from a place of alignment and authenticity.

About Stephen Scoggins

Stephen Scoggins is a life and business strategist, bestselling author and founder of Unstoppable Solutions by Scoggins International Inc. After going from homelessness to building and exiting multiple nine-figure companies, Stephen now helps entrepreneurs create success rooted in alignment, purpose and authenticity. Named by USA Today and The Wall Street Times as one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurs in 2023, he has mentored thousands of leaders through his I.A.M. Integrated Method focused on sustainable success. Stephen is also the host of Build, a podcast with more than 48 million views focused on helping purpose-driven leaders scale without losing themselves in the process.

Website: https://stephenscoggins.com/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenscoggins/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephen_scoggins

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephenscoggins/

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Episode 300. 300 episodes: What I’ve learned about building, growing and showing up — Success without constant validation: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/300-episodes
Episode 298. Credibility isn’t about age, it’s about how you show up — Authenticity creates trust and confidence: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/credibility-isnt-about-age
Episode 32. How to be a better leader — Internal growth shapes leadership: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/episode-32-how-to-be-a-better-leader

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