Podcast · 41 episodes
Strategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph Melodia
by stephaniemelodia · English
UK Top 20 Business Show for today’s entrepreneur. Hosted by UK Top 20 Female Founder, Stephanie Melodia, Strategy & Tragedy spotlights the most authentic & interesting founder stories - featuring the good, the bad, and the ugly of building a business. With the purpose to inspire and educate entrepreneurs, guests also include subject matter experts such as top business strategists, marketers, and investors to help arm founders with the knowledge to succeed in business.
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Ciao for nowThis is the final solo episode of Strategy and Tragedy. Stephanie Melodia explains why she’s winding down after 2+ years and 120+ entrepreneur interviews, then shares her “top three observations”…15 Apr 2026 · 1 h 7 min
Your mental fitness bootcamp with Maya Raichoora [REPLAY]Mental fitness “bootcamp” focused on visualization as a science-backed mental practice for performance, confidence, stress/anxiety control, and entrepreneurship.1 Apr 2026 · 51 min
From Deliveroo to deliverance: Entrepreneurship lessons with Jonny Burch, NearFuture AIIn this episode, host Stephanie Melodia interviews Jonny Burch, a serial entrepreneur and former Deliveroo employee, who now runs NearFuture AI, an AI transformation consultancy.18 Mar 2026 · 1 h 8 min
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Ciao for nowThis is the final solo episode of Strategy and Tragedy. Stephanie Melodia explains why she’s winding down after 2+ years and 120+ entrepreneur interviews, then shares her “top three observations”…15 Apr 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 24 chapters
Your mental fitness bootcamp with Maya Raichoora [REPLAY]Mental fitness “bootcamp” focused on visualization as a science-backed mental practice for performance, confidence, stress/anxiety control, and entrepreneurship.1 Apr 2026 · 51 min · 19 chapters
From Deliveroo to deliverance: Entrepreneurship lessons with Jonny Burch, NearFuture AIIn this episode, host Stephanie Melodia interviews Jonny Burch, a serial entrepreneur and former Deliveroo employee, who now runs NearFuture AI, an AI transformation consultancy.18 Mar 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 23 chapters
The S Word: 7 Deadly Sins (of Sales!)Strategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph Melodia15 Mar 2026 · 36 min · 21 chapters
Neuroscientist for entrepreneurs: "Stop obsessing over your GOALS!" | Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Ness LabsAnne-Laure Le Cunff, neuroscientist and founder of Ness Labs11 Mar 2026 · 44 min · 22 chapters
The S Word: Is AI replacing salespeople? ft. Cien Solon of LaunchLemonadeIn this episode of The S Word, hosted by Stephanie Melodia and Tash Rebuck, the focus is on the impact of AI on sales roles, featuring guest Shen Solon, co-founder and CEO of Launch Lemonade, a…9 Mar 2026 · 51 min · 22 chapters
Nell Daly gets REVENGE | The social worker turned venture capitalistNell Daly, Co-Founder of Revenge Capital4 Mar 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 27 chapters
Introducing: The S Word - cold-calling live on air!Strategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph Melodia2 Mar 2026 · 34 min · 15 chapters
From the brink of bankruptcy to BILLIONS: Sir Richard HarpinIn this episode of *Strategy & Tragedy*, host Stephanie Melodia interviews Sir Richard Harpin, co-founder of HomeServe, a company that revolutionized home repairs and insurance.25 Feb 2026 · 44 min · 22 chapters
[REPLAY] "You have to go hard or go home" | Anu Obe, To All My Black Girls[REPLAY] "You have to go hard or go home" | Anu Obe, To All My Black Girls18 Feb 2026 · 41 min · 18 chapters
We need to get off the "woke treadmill" and start *actually* moving forwards: Deborah Williams, The Women's AssociationStrategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph Melodia11 Feb 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 30 chapters
The Long Haul Leader: Why you *need* to prioritise rest, recovery and PLAY | Chris DuckerStephanie Melodia, UK Top 20 Female Founder4 Feb 2026 · 51 min · 22 chapters
"I thought I was going to d*e on live TV" | The dark side of building a personal brand with Anisha Joshi, Osteo AlliesStrategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph Melodia28 Jan 2026 · 1 h · 24 chapters
Financial freedom through entrepreneurship: Why 98% of VC funding misses women (and what to do about it) | Emmie Faust, Female Founders Rise [REPLAY]In this episode, host Stephanie Melodia interviews Emmie Faust, a three-time exited entrepreneur-turned-angel-investor and founder of Female Founders Rise.21 Jan 2026 · 53 min · 24 chapters
Doctor turned founder: How entrepreneurship can cure cancer | Dr. Padman Vamadevan, Founder of Astron HealthIn this episode, Steph Melodia interviews Dr. Padman Vamadevan, the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Astron Health. The discussion revolves around Dr.14 Jan 2026 · 48 min · 26 chapters
STRATEGY & TRAGEDY EXCLUSIVE: Timothy Armoo reveals his cheat codes for successIn this episode, host Stephanie Melodia interviews Timothy Armoo, a successful entrepreneur, investor, and author of the book *What’s Stopping You?*.7 Jan 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 24 chapters
Top 5 of 2025 | Investors, serial entrepreneurs, and subject matter expertsStrategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph Melodia31 Dec 2025 · 28 min · 9 chapters
Banned by Meta, rejected by VCs: How two women built a sexual health empire | Farah Kabir, Co-Founder & CEO of HANXIn this episode, Stephanie Melodia interviews Farah Kabir, the Co-Founder and CEO of HANX, a pioneering condom brand marketed to women.17 Dec 2025 · 46 min
Wired to WIN: The 4-Step system entrepreneurs use to reprogram their minds for success | Jodie JacksonStrategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories10 Dec 2025 · 43 min
From a failed nightclub aged just 19 to a $50M deal | Entrepreneurship with Daniil ShcherbakovThis episode features Daniil Shcherbakov, Co-Founder and CEO of TonTon Games, discussing his entrepreneurial journey from a failed nightclub venture at age 19 to successfully raising $1 million in…3 Dec 2025 · 1 h 4 min
Overcome ANY conflict with Nicole PosnerStrategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph Melodia26 Nov 2025 · 57 min
The $10k mistake I’ll never forget | Selina Ho, sustainable fashion entrepreneur & GTM expertStrategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph Melodia19 Nov 2025 · 1 h 5 min
Financial freedom after 'The Craziest Exit Day in History'™ | Nick Telson-Sillett [REPLAY]Strategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph Melodia12 Nov 2025 · 52 min
From paintball to TOY BOYS: a serial entrepreneur's playbook | Interview with Mike Bandar, Waybook and Professor at UCLStrategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph Melodia5 Nov 2025 · 1 h 14 min