The Truth
THE BRUTAL TRUTH EVERY ENTREPRENEUR MUST FACE
Think a great business plan is enough? Think again.
The reality is far more brutal—50% of entrepreneurs face severe mental health challenges. 50% of startups fail within five years.
Why? Because no one talks about the other half of the story – your emotional journey. We’re here to change that. Real success starts with what no one is talking about…
A New Take
A PODCAST UNLIKE ANY OTHER
Welcome to Half The Story—the first podcast to expose the hidden emotional cost of entrepreneurship and why emotional strength is your greatest competitive advantage.
- Revealing what no one else will tell you.
- Unfiltered stories from the world’s top entrepreneurs.
- Practical tools to help you thrive—not just survive.
Our Guests
MEET THE VOICES REDEFINING SUCCESS
Hosted by Rupert Lyle (Venture Capitalist & Entrepreneur) and Liz Villani (Authenticity & Resilience Expert), this show features trailblazing entrepreneurs who reveal what it really takes to succeed.
Paul Richardson
Former GymShark Chair, scaling from £0 to £1.5B
Melissa Snover
The UK’s highest-funded female founder ($77M in investment)
Phil Oldershaw
Pride Instigator, entrepreneur, activist and broadcaster
Paul Richardson
Former GymShark Chair, scaling from £0 to £1.5B
Melissa Snover
The UK’s highest-funded female founder ($77M in investment)
Phil Oldershaw
Pride Instigator, entrepreneur, activist and broadcasterJOIN THE PODCAST — JOIN THE MOVEMENT
For too long, the entrepreneurial world has ignored emotional health. Instead, we glorify hustle, grind culture, and silent suffering. We’re here to break that cycle. If we help just 1 in 10 entrepreneurs, we’ll empower 29 million globally.
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