not a straight line

De: Peter Daly-Dickson
  • Resumen

  • Each week, join your host, actor, producer, and former tech entrepreneur Peter Daly-Dickson, for a deep dive into the zig zag journeys through the lives of entrepreneurs and artists. And entrepreneurial artists! Together, we want to shatter the myth that it's ever too late to be who you want to be, and give you hope, inspiration and self-belief that the journey from where you are to where you want to get to is possible. It's just not a straight line! About your host: After 30+ years working first as an actor and then a career in IT culminating as the CEO of a software company, I walked away from everything at the end of 2021 close to burnout and in a poor state of mental health. I ended up driving luxury cars around the UK, delivering them to dealerships and customers, and relished the space it gave me to think and simply BE. 2.5 years later I've returned to the 22 year old Pete, sitting on the top deck of a bus wondering what his life would be like if he went to drama school, and reestablishing myself in a creative career as an actor and producer. Oh, and as a podcast host too!
    Copyright 2025 Peter Daly-Dickson
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  • The Actress || The Creator || The Joy Seeker with Ajarae Coleman
    Mar 12 2025

    Ajarae Coleman is an actor, coach, and entrepreneur whose journey exemplifies the power of following one's artistic calling while building meaningful communities along the way. Growing up in New Jersey, she found early academic success that led her to boarding school through a fortuitous scholarship, followed by Harvard where she studied biological anthropology.

    After graduation, her path took her to Los Angeles through Teach for America, where she taught in Compton for two years. This experience, while demanding, revealed her deep capacity for impact and connection with others. During a subsequent corporate role at McMaster Car Supply Company, she discovered her passion for acting through evening classes.

    Making the pivotal decision to pursue acting professionally in 2009, Ajarae approached the transition methodically, researching the industry and creating Workshop Guru, a platform connecting actors with casting workshops. This entrepreneurial venture naturally evolved into coaching, where she helps other actors navigate their careers while maintaining her own acting pursuits.

    Throughout her journey, Ajarae has developed a disciplined approach to success, incorporating morning routines, accountability partnerships, and strategic goal-setting. Her current focus includes landing a series lead role in a single-camera comedy while expanding her presence internationally.

    Now at a personal and professional crossroads, Ajarae is embracing expansion by planning to split her time between Los Angeles and London, viewing this next chapter as an opportunity to grow her artistic career and community across continents.

    Find out more about Ajarae

    Website

    https://actingresourceguru.com/

    Social Media

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ajaraecoleman/

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajarae/

    Thanks for listening to 'not a straight line'!

    If this conversation inspired you, please leave me a Rating & Review! Here are some instructions on how: https://podcast.notastraightline.life/rate.

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    And thanks to Matthew Bliss

    for his audio engineering excellence

    You can find out more about his services at https://www.mbpod.com/.

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    1 h y 18 m
  • The Magician || The Matrix Demolisher || The Freedom Alchemist with Jason Leister
    Mar 5 2025

    Jason Leister is a transformational business mentor who helps people align their authentic selves with sustainable success. Growing up in a strict Mennonite household, he started as a "straight-A sheep," pursuing classical music as a pipe organist and following expected paths until life began showing him different possibilities.

    Through early ventures like selling handcrafted oboe reeds with his wife Marin, Jason discovered his gift for understanding how to package and position people's unique talents. A pivotal moment came when losing a $200,000 retainer pushed him to start writing daily emails – a practice he's maintained for 13 years, helping him connect deeply with clients while serving a broader audience.

    The birth of their first child catalyzed major life changes, leading Jason and his wife to question conventional systems and structures. They chose home births, homeschooling, and alternative business models through private membership associations, crafting a life aligned with their values rather than societal expectations.

    Now based in Hawaii with their ten children, Jason has built a business helping others bridge philosophical principles with practical expression. He works with clients who discover him through his daily writings, guiding them to recognize and monetize their authentic gifts.

    Looking ahead, Jason continues to evolve while maintaining his core mission: showing people how to succeed by being truly themselves. His approach emphasizes that each person's path is unique, and success comes from aligning with one's natural rhythms rather than following prescribed formulas.

    Find out more about Jason

    Book links

    https://jasonleister.co/books/

    Website

    https://jasonleister.co/

    Thanks for listening to 'not a straight line'!

    If this conversation inspired you, please leave me a Rating & Review! Here are some instructions on how: https://podcast.notastraightline.life/rate.

    And share the episode with a friend.

    Would you like to be a guest, or know someone who should be? Visit https://podcast.notastraightline.life/guest.

    And thanks to Matthew Bliss

    for his audio engineering excellence

    You can find out more about his services at https://www.mbpod.com/.

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    1 h y 26 m
  • The Dragon || The Flow Seeker || The Love Alchemist with Rachel Elnaugh-LOVE
    Feb 26 2025

    Rachel Elnaugh-LOVE is a former Dragon's Den investor and entrepreneur who founded Red Letter Days, pioneering the experience gift industry in the UK.

    Growing up above her father's electrical shop in Essex with four brothers, Rachel developed strong business instincts early on. After receiving multiple university rejections, she found her way into accountancy, which provided vital financial expertise for her future ventures.

    At age 24, Rachel launched Red Letter Days from a simple idea about gifting experiences, growing it into a multi-million pound market leader. However, in 2005, while caring for her newborn baby, she faced the devastating loss of her company through what she describes as a "corporate mugging" by fellow Dragons Peter Jones and Theo Paphitis.

    This profound setback led Rachel to transform her perspective on business and life. She began speaking at events, wrote a book about business failures, and discovered her talent for mentoring other entrepreneurs. Her journey deepened further through exploration of plant medicine, shamanic practices, and spiritual development.

    Today, Rachel combines business mentoring with metaphysical teachings, helping others achieve transformation through what she calls "flowing with the universe." She recently launched a 90-day transformation program and lives by the ocean, where she's developing an online series about effortless and joyful business creation. Her story exemplifies how perceived failures can lead to profound personal and professional evolution.

    Find out more about Rachel

    Book links

    Business Nightmares: Hitting Rock Bottom and Coming Out on Top - https://amzn.eu/d/ibjtRUq

    Liberation - https://source.tv/liberation/

    Prosperity - https://amzn.eu/d/1GAtqtD

    Website

    https://rachelelnaugh.com/

    Social Media

    Telegram - https://t.me/rachelspeaksout

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@rachelelnaughlove

    Thanks for listening to 'not a straight line'!

    If this conversation inspired you, please leave me a Rating & Review! Here are some instructions on how: https://podcast.notastraightline.life/rate.

    And share the episode with a friend.

    Would you like to be a guest, or know someone who should be? Visit https://podcast.notastraightline.life/guest.

    And thanks to Matthew Bliss

    for his audio engineering excellence

    You can find out more about his services at https://www.mbpod.com/.

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    1 h y 39 m

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