The Icons Motivational Podcast

Check out Vanessa's new book, Conversation, available now: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/796462/conversation-by-vanessa-van-edwards/9798217048298In our latest interview, Tyler speaks with Vanessa Van Edwards, a bestselling author dedicated to sharing science-backed practical strategies to help you thrive, and dives into her new book, the importance of conversations in a tech-based world and how to stop sabotaging your conversations before they even start. Interview Guest Vanessa Van Edwards Vanessa Van Edwards is a bestselling author of her newest book, Conversation. A self-proclaimed recovering awkward person, Vanessa teaches a course at Harvard University and has taught millions of students how to be more memorable and get the recognition they deserve in her online courses. Her biggest goal is to help people level up their people skills.Follow Vanessa: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VvanedwardsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vvanedwards?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/?hl=en Host Join host Tyler Waye — renowned work expert and Motiversity’s Managing Partner — in discovering how The Icons defied all odds and succeeded in the face of adversity. Tyler and guests talk mindset, work ethic, failure, career advice, routines, motivation, life stories, leadership and how each icon got through the hard times in their journey to the top. instagram.com/tylerwayeyoutube.com/tylerwayelinkedin.com/tylerwaye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Star of the Netflix Documentary 14 Peaks, Nimsdai tragically lost his life on July 30th, 2026. He was the first person to summit all fourteen of the world’s 8000 meter “Death Zone” peaks in less than seven months. We had the pleasure of interviewing Nims, and his energy, love of adventure, and life were incredible. His life inspired many, and he will be dearly missed. We had the honour of interviewing Nims in 2025 and we want to take a moment to honour his legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ronnen Harary is the co-founder of Spin Master, a Canadian children's entertainment company that prioritizes play, learning, and entertainment for millions of children around the world. In this episode of The Icons, Tyler sits down with Ronnen to talk about the journey through entrepreneurship, the release of his new book, and the lessons he learned along the way. Guest:Ronnen Hararyyoutube.com/noexpnecLocation:The Spinmaster Headquarters in TorontoHost:Tyler Wayeyoutube.com/tylerwayeofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Ries changed the way the world builds companies. His landmark book The Lean Startup became the playbook for a generation of entrepreneurs — but two decades in, his powerful new book Incorruptible.co asks a harder question: why do great companies eventually betray the very values that made them great? That question is at the heart of Incorruptible — a blueprint for organizations that can grow, scale, and endure without losing their soul. The problem, he argues, isn't a failure of ethics. It's a failure of structure. This is a conversation about integrity, leadership, and what it means to build something you're genuinely proud of. In this episode of The Icons, Tyler sits down with Eric to trace the journey from scrappy founder to one of the most influential voices in modern business, exploring the moments of doubt, the lessons learned, and what it really takes to build something that lasts.Interview Guest Eric Ries:Book Website: incorruptible.co Social Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eries/https://x.com/ericrieshttps://www.instagram.com/ericriesactual/https://www.tiktok.com/@ericriesactualNewsletter: https://news.theleanstartup.com/Podcast: https://www.ericriesshow.com/Location: Tyler: Motiversity OfficeEric: Home OfficeHostJoin host Tyler Waye — renowned work expert and Motiversity’s Managing Partner — in discovering how The Icons defied all odds and succeeded in the face of adversity. Tyler and guests talk mindset, work ethic, failure, career advice, routines, motivation, life stories, leadership and how each icon got through the hard times in their journey to the top.Follow Tylerhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3tWHKc-RcOeVlGyZQxtppQhttps://www.instagram.com/TylerWaye/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerwaye/http://tylerwaye.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Honda is the world-renowned "Zen Millionaire" and bestselling author of Happy Money, and in this Icons interview with Tyler Waye, he reveals that true wealth has far less to do with your bank balance than it does with your emotional state.While most financial experts focus on Money IQ—the mechanics of investing and taxes—Ken argues that your Money EQ is the real key to freedom. He challenges us to look deeper at our financial traumas, explaining how childhood experiences often freeze our potential in a state of "Ice." Through the practice of "Arigato," Ken teaches us how to treat money like a best friend rather than a source of constant anxiety. If you are ready to stop the cycle of scarcity and start healing your relationship with wealth, this conversation is your roadmap.Key Takeaways:Money IQ vs. EQ: Why your emotions dictate your net worth.The Three States: Moving from competition to abundance.Healing Trauma: Letting go of financial guilt and shame.Finding Purpose: Using your past "seeds" to grow your Ikigai.Interview Guest Ken Honda:https://kenhonda.com/https://www.instagram.com/happykenhondaLocation: Tyler: Motiversity OfficeKen: Home OfficeHostJoin host Tyler Waye — renowned work expert and Motiversity’s Managing Partner — in discovering how The Icons defied all odds and succeeded in the face of adversity. Tyler and guests talk mindset, work ethic, failure, career advice, routines, motivation, life stories, leadership and how each icon got through the hard times in their journey to the top.Follow Tylerhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3tWHKc-RcOeVlGyZQxtppQhttps://www.instagram.com/TylerWaye/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerwaye/http://tylerwaye.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joel Huculak is the CEO of Motiversity and the man behind one of the largest motivational YouTube networks in the world. Motiversity has over 15 million subscribers across all its channels and over 1.5 billion views. In this Icons interview with host, Tyler Waye, Joel discusses the arc of his career, from starting Motiversity alone to leading a business that generates "multiple seven figures of revenue each year". He shares the key to massive YouTube growth, the strategies for building a global movement, the company's expansion into other media like Mindset App, and how the company navigates the rise of artificial intelligence. Guest:Joel Huculakjoelhuculak.cominstagram.com/motiversityceomotiversity.com/aboutLocation:APEX Photo Studios in Los Angeles, CaliforniaInterview Host:Tyler Wayeyoutube.com/tylerwayeofficialinstagram.com/tylerwayelinkedin.com/tylerwayetylerwaye.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legendary Iceman, Wim Hof, returns to The Icons to discuss his blueprint for reawakening the power of your mind, body, and soul. Hof, a global phenomenon who has shattered the limits of human potential, asserts that we are capable of much more than we think.In this interview with Tyler Waye, Hof explains his method, which uses breathing and cold exposure to regulate emotions and address issues like depression and inflammation. He recounts how he turned inward after the suicide of his wife and found that the cold "makes you shut up" and realize who you are. Through breathing, he says, you can change the body's biochemistry and release trauma.Interview Guest Wim Hofwww.wimhofmethod.comEnter MEDIA35 upon check-out for 35% off www.wimhofmethod.com/fundamentalshttps://www.instagram.com/iceman_hofhttps://www.youtube.com/@wimhof1Location: Tyler: Motiversity OfficeWim: Home OfficeHostJoin host Tyler Waye — renowned work expert and Motiversity’s Managing Partner — in discovering how The Icons defied all odds and succeeded in the face of adversity. Tyler and guests talk mindset, work ethic, failure, career advice, routines, motivation, life stories, leadership and how each icon got through the hard times in their journey to the top.Follow Tylerhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3tWHKc-RcOeVlGyZQxtppQhttps://www.instagram.com/TylerWaye/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerwaye/http://tylerwaye.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Icons episode, Tyler Waye sits down with digital forensics expert Dr. Hany Farid to discuss the rapidly evolving world of deepfakes. As AI makes it easier than ever to manipulate reality, Dr. Farid explains why we can no longer trust our eyes and ears, and how the "liar’s dividend" is being used to erode public truth.You will learn:The Science of Deception: How synthetic media is created and why it's becoming so hard to detect.The Global Threat: How deepfakes are weaponized to influence elections and undermine institutional trust.The Solution: The cutting-edge tools and "digital hygiene" practices we must adopt to protect ourselves in a post-truth world.Interview Guest: Hany Faridlinkedin.com/in/hany-farid-40a97935https://www.youtube.com/@hanyfarid5019https://www.ischool.berkeley.edu/people/hany-faridhttps://www.getrealsecurity.com/teams/execs/dr-hany-faridLocation: Tyler: Motiversity OfficeHany Farid: Home OfficeHostJoin host Tyler Waye — renowned work expert and Motiversity’s Managing Partner — in discovering how The Icons defied all odds and succeeded in the face of adversity. Tyler and guests talk mindset, work ethic, failure, career advice, routines, motivation, life stories, leadership and how each icon got through the hard times in their journey to the top.Follow Tylerhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3tWHKc-RcOeVlGyZQxtppQhttps://www.instagram.com/TylerWaye/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerwaye/http://tylerwaye.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to be profoundly inspired! In this powerful interview on The Icons by Motiversity, host Tyler Waye sits down with legendary long-distance swimmer and speaker, Diana Nyad.At 64, Diana achieved the impossible, completing the daunting 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida—a feat she had attempted (and failed) four previous times. This conversation digs deep into the core of what drives human potential and the absolute necessity of willpower.Welcome to The Icons by Motiversity! An original interview podcast show with the best life, mindset, and success advice from the world's most iconic people. Interview Guest: Diana Nyaddiananyad.cominstagram.com/diananyadLocation:Diana - Home StudioTyler - Motiversity OfficeHost:Tyler Wayeyoutube.com/tylerwayeofficialinstagram.com/tylerwayelinkedin.com/tylerwayetylerwaye.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into a mind-bending interview with billionaire visionary Naveen Jain on The Icons by Motiversity, hosted by Tyler Waye! We get into powerful insights on everything from the revolutionary potential of AI to cutting-edge bio-hacking and transformative health-tech innovations. Learn the billionaire ways of thinking that drive radical success and how to apply these innovative concepts to change your life and the world. It's a masterclass in exponential thinking!Interview Guest: Naveen Jainhttps://naveenjain.comhttps://www.instagram.com/naveenjainceohttps://www.instagram.com/viomeviome.comLocation: Tyler: Motiversity OfficeNaveen Jain: Personal OfficeHostJoin host Tyler Waye — renowned work expert and Motiversity’s Managing Partner — in discovering how The Icons defied all odds and succeeded in the face of adversity. Tyler and guests talk mindset, work ethic, failure, career advice, routines, motivation, life stories, leadership and how each icon got through the hard times in their journey to the top.Follow Tylerhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3tWHKc-RcOeVlGyZQxtppQhttps://www.instagram.com/TylerWaye/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerwaye/http://tylerwaye.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this truly unique and insightful episode of The Icons, host Tyler Waye sits down with Derek Sivers, the legendary founder of CD Baby and a modern philosopher on simplicity, focus, and "hell yes" decisions.Derek Sivers built CD Baby from a small side project into the largest seller of independent music online, eventually selling it for $22 million and giving the proceeds to a charitable trust for musicians. But his story isn't about the money; it's about the mindset.In this deep-dive conversation, Derek shares his counter-intuitive rules for life, business, and creativity. We explore his famous philosophy of "If it's not a 'Hell Yeah!' it's a 'No'," the power of radical simplification, and why sometimes, the best decision is to walk away from a potential billion-dollar opportunity to protect your time and peace of mind.Interview Guest: Derek Sivershttps://sive.rs/https://www.youtube.com/user/dereksivershttps://x.com/siversFor Derek's books: https://sivers.com/Location: Tyler: Motiversity OfficeDerek Sivers: Home StudioFollow Tylerhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3tWHKc-RcOeVlGyZQxtppQhttps://www.instagram.com/TylerWaye/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerwaye/http://tylerwaye.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this deep-dive episode of The Icons, host Tyler Waye sits down with Peter Diamandis, the visionary founder of the X Prize Foundation and co-founder of Singularity University. Peter is an internationally recognized pioneer in innovation, incentive competitions, and exponential technologies.In this conversation, Peter shares his bold predictions about the future of Artificial Intelligence, including how it will transform industries and solve some of humanity's biggest challenges. We also explore the groundbreaking field of longevity and how technology is rapidly accelerating our ability to extend a healthy human lifespan. Finally, we discuss the critical importance of a mindset of abundance and why optimism is a choice that can shape our reality.Interview Guest: Peter Diamandishttps://www.diamandis.comhttps://x.com/peterdiamandishttps://www.instagram.com/peterdiamandishttps://www.youtube.com/@peterdiamandishttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_DiamandisLocation: Tyler: Motiversity OfficePeter Diamandis: Home OfficeFollow Tylerhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3tWHKc-RcOeVlGyZQxtppQhttps://www.instagram.com/TylerWaye/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerwaye/http://tylerwaye.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this thought-provoking episode of The Icons by Motiversity, host Tyler Waye sits down with world-renowned neuroscientist and Stanford Professor, Dr. Robert Sapolsky. Dr. Sapolsky unpacks his groundbreaking argument against free will, exploring the complex science that drives our decisions, the biological nature of stress, and the profound implications for how we view praise and punishment. Tune in for a conversation that will fundamentally change your understanding of human behavior.Interview Guest: Dr. Robert SapolskyLocation: Tyler: Motiversity OfficeDr. Robert Sapolsky: Home OfficeHostJoin host Tyler Waye — renowned work expert and Motiversity’s Managing Partner — in discovering how The Icons defied all odds and succeeded in the face of adversity. Tyler and guests talk mindset, work ethic, failure, career advice, routines, motivation, life stories, leadership and how each icon got through the hard times in their journey to the top.Follow Tylerhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3tWHKc-RcOeVlGyZQxtppQhttps://www.instagram.com/TylerWaye/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerwaye/http://tylerwaye.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.