The Josh Boone Show
Raw, long-form conversations with world-class entrepreneurs and undiscovered thinkers on purpose, society, and the nature of reality.
Over 2 to 4 hours, we dive into their entrepreneurial journey, adversity, mental health struggles, self-development, and how it shaped their worldview and sense of purpose.
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#32: Steven Pemberton – From Trauma to Triumph, Emotional Detachment, Faith & Free Will in the Entrepreneur's Life
In this episode, Steven Pemberton shares his journey from overcoming childhood trauma to becoming a successful entrepreneur. We delve into topics such as family dynamics, emotional detachment, generational trauma, and the role of faith in business. Join us for this raw and insightful conversation as we explore the human condition and personal growth challenges.
Steven Pemberton is a successful entrepreneur, speaker, and world-class online event strategist. As CEO of Hollowco, he specializes in helping coaches, authors, and thought leaders create a powerful impact through automated virtual events.
As a man of faith, Steven also hosts the Voice Like a Lion Podcast, where he explores the intersection of Christian values and the world of business.
In this episode, we dive into quite a lot, including:
[0:00:00] Overcoming Childhood Trauma
[0:04:13] Family Dynamics & Rebellion
[0:13:32] Emotional Detachment in Relationships
[0:27:07] Impact of Parental Behavior
[0:34:30] Fatherhood, Success & Implicit Abuse
[0:42:02] Financial Decision-Making Challenges
[0:48:55] Narcissism & Self-Love in Relationships
[0:58:40] Generational Trauma & Role Models
[1:07:11] Emotional Connection & Gender Differences
[1:14:59] Vulnerability, Empathy & Relationship Growth
[1:27:59] Navigating Emotional Vulnerability
[1:37:51] Mental Health & Suicide Ideation
[1:45:53] Setting Boundaries in Family Dynamics
[2:00:43] Entrepreneurial Spirit & Risk
[2:24:35] Faith & Business Decision-Making
[2:36:01] Intuition, Language & Love
[2:46:45] Beliefs about God & Religion
[3:02:15] Free Will & Personal Perspectives
[3:15:12] Trusting Intuition & Outside Guidance
[3:30:17] Belief Systems & Life's Regrets
Connect with Steven Pemberton
- Web: stevenpemberton.com
- LinkedIn: @stevenkpemberton
- Podcast: Voice Like a Lion
Connect with Josh Boone
- Website: joshboone.com
- YouTube: @joshbooneshow
- LinkedIn: @joshboone
- Instagram: @heyjoshboone and @joshbooneshow
- TikTok: @heyjoshboone
Episode Resources:
Shout out to Armand of the PlayHard podcast for recommending Steven come on the show. If you enjoyed this chat with Steven, check out Armand's episodes with Steven below:
Music by Kirby Johnston – check out his band Aldaraia on Spotify.
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