#15: Diane Gilman - Life Lessons from Building a $100M Jean Business at Age 80, Beating Breast Cancer, and Fighting Unloving Parents
I sat down with 80 year old Diane Gilman, a self-made millionaire and one of the most iconic retail saleswomen in television history. Known for revolutionizing fashion on live TV and selling over 100 million dollars worth of jeans, Diane’s success story is as inspiring as it is powerful.But her journey didn’t start at the top. She opens up about growing up with a difficult childhood, breaking into the fashion industry on her own, and what it took to build a brand that spoke to millions of women. At the peak of her career she was diagnosed with breast cancer, yet even that didn’t stop her.Diane shares deeply personal stories, hard earned wisdom, and life lessons that are impossible to ignore. Whether you’re chasing a dream, facing a setback, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode is filled with insight that will stay with you long after it ends.Please enjoy!Connect With Will:Get Sprouht’s #1 Bestselling Goal Setting JournalWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Sprouht on InstagramSprouht’s TiktokSign up for Sprouht’s newsletter, Seeds Of Success
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#14: Matthew Jordan Smith - Life & Love Lessons from 4 Marriages, Photographing Oprah, and Moving to Japan at Age 52
I asked 61 year old self-made millionaire Matthew Jordan Smith, a celebrity fashion photographer from NYC known for shooting Zendaya, Oprah, Samuel Jackson, Aretha Franklin, and so many other stars, about his greatest life lessons... Matthew's advice and wisdom is easily one of the most profound I've EVER witnessed - his life experiences & business experiences have incredible takeaways, which are worth listening to over & over again. Please enjoy!Connect With Will:Get Sprouht’s #1 Bestselling Goal Setting JournalWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Sprouht on InstagramSprouht’s TiktokSign up for Sprouht’s newsletter, Seeds Of Success
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#13: Dr. Gladys McGarey - A 104 Year Old Doctor's 6 Secrets to a Great Life
I had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Gladys McGarey, a 104-year-old medical doctor and absolute force of wisdom, energy, and purpose.She shares the 5 L’s—her life-changing philosophy for living a meaningful life—and opens up about the unexpected turning point that came when she got divorced at 70 years old.Gladys is a pioneer in holistic medicine, but more than that, she’s living proof that life doesn’t stop—it evolves. Her words will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on what truly matters.This conversation is a gift. One you’ll want to return to again and again.Please enjoy!Connect With Will:Get Sprouht’s #1 Bestselling Goal Setting JournalWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Sprouht on InstagramSprouht’s TiktokSign up for Sprouht’s newsletter, Seeds Of Success
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#12: Gavin Barclay - Honest & Brutal Life Lessons From Quitting A 7-Figure Job At Age 40, Navigating Life As A Digital Nomad, Why The American Dream Doesn't Work, And Much More
I sat down with 40-year-old Gavin Barclay, who once held one of the top jobs at Netflix—responsible for launching production studios across Asia to create massive hits like Squid Game… but then, he walked away from it all.At the height of a 7-figure career, Gavin chose to leave behind the so-called American dream to find something more meaningful.Now a digital nomad running his own business, Gavin opens up about success, burnout, identity, and what really matters in life.His story is powerful. His honesty is rare. And the wisdom he shares is worth listening to over and over again.Please enjoy!Connect With Will:Get Sprouht’s #1 Bestselling Goal Setting JournalWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Sprouht on InstagramSprouht’s TiktokSign up for Sprouht’s newsletter, Seeds Of Success
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#11: Dorothy Wiggins - A 99 Year Old Influencer Shares Her Best Life Lessons, Why Americans Don't Enjoy Life, How To Live To 100+ Years Old, And Much More
I asked 99 year old Dorothy Wiggins, who has over 300,000 followers on Instagram (!!) about her best life lessons. Dorothy is incredibly unique, witty, and social. In fact, she went out to a jazz club immediately after I interviewed her. She has seen so much of the world, and for that reason, I can guarantee that Dorothy's advice and wisdom is easily some of the most interesting I've EVER heard. Please enjoy!📗 Connect With Will:Get Sprouht’s #1 Bestselling Goal Setting JournalWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Sprouht on InstagramSprouht’s Tiktok Sign up for Sprouht’s newsletter, Seeds Of Success
We interview the world's oldest, wisest, and most successful people, asking them about their greatest life lessons and experiences. Seeds Of Success is a podcast by Sprouht, a self-improvement brand with 1M subscribers on YouTube and 3.5M across all platforms. It is hosted by William Rossy, the founder of Sprouht, whose own self-growth journey took off after he made the controversial decision to quit his $100,000 bank job and launch an online, social media brand.
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