What Fuels You

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Shauna Swerland, CEO of Fuel Talent, launches the What Fuels You podcast, where she sits down with influential, interesting and successful leaders to learn from them. She digs into the stories and choices that made them who they are today, with the goal of sharing the inspiration, perseverance and stories of resilience that are normally only shared within an inner circle. You'll walk away feeling fueled by each episode as Shauna uncovers things like personal hardships and failures, what it’s like to become an entrepreneur and tips on building a successful career.

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  • ysibony
    Great conversations
    Helpful insight into the local leaders and entrepreneurs in Seattle. Shauna is great at making remarkable people open up and it feels like I am part of the conversation. In a year that has impacted being able to network, this podcast has been amazing.
  • annieseattle$$
    Great interviews!
    The thoughtful questions led to some very interesting discussions - love the diversity of stories and backgrounds.
  • Tiffini Connell
    Inspired!
    Shauna, you’re a natural! Love this whole concept. Thanks for sharing these stories.
  • Mountain Lou
    Digging it!
    Love hearing the backstories on some of the PNW legends! Love the format and the engaging conversation — too many podcasts follow a template and this one is constantly refreshing. Kudos!
  • Venvious
    Inspiring
    I've got my young adult children tuned in. Great heart felt questions, encouraging success stories with honest failures and lessons along the way. I love the bullet point take aways. Cant wait for the next interview. Go Shauna!
  • Dancinkarma
    Content rich, insightful, actionable
    Highly recommend! Shauna is a natural at interviewing, probing for depth and insights, and getting to the heart of actionable information. I appreciate her focus and the high caliber of people she talks with.
  • nmorris07
    Get used to circling the neighborhood until the episode is over....
    Shauna does what Shauna does—dominate whatever she puts her energy and focus towards—and all of us are the beneficiaries. Influential guests share incredible personal stories of odds overcome (not going to spoil it but I can't fathom what Jane Park's father went through as a young child) and personal problems turned into successful companies (rover.com is a great example) which provide a nice dose of inspiration and motivation. Shauna is well prepared, asks thoughtful questions and makes you feel like you are eavesdropping on a masterclass mix of business, philanthropy, parenthood, entrepreneurship and life. If you are anything like me, you'll find yourself circling the neighborhood in your car until the episode you are listening to is over.
  • AlexJayne32
    Your next favorite podcast!
    Shauna has created a dialogue that is fun, inspiring and meaningful. Her guests have unique and diverse backgrounds but they are united by their passion for entrepreneurship and drive to make a positive impact. I can’t get enough of this podcast and haven’t stopped recommending it to everyone I know.
  • BisonCat22
    Love, love
    I love, love this podcast. Shauna has such a natural gift for getting people’s brilliance to shine through. I always wish the interviews were longer! Inspirational and always learn something from each guest!
  • taragraham
    She’s a natural
    Shauna’s gift of gab shines and is taken to a whole new level in the series. Her love of a good story combined with inspiring entrepreneurship makes this a win. Excited for more!
  • Aparker47
    So inspirational
    Shauna doesn’t sugar coat her stories, they are direct and to the point. Start from the first podcast and make your way down, they are amazing and inspiring. Must listen
  • SBK MI
    Love it!!
    For those addicted to “How I Built This” with Guy Raz here is a fabulous addition for your morning commute! Shauna has a compelling way of getting in deep with entrepreneurs and finding their backstories. Hearing what made these people have the drive and passion to do what they do is both inspiring and educational. Highly recommend!
  • MeganMcNally
    More, Please
    I was already a big fan of Shauna, and listening to the first episode just seals the deal. She’s one of the most important leaders to follow if you want a mix of inspiration and real talk about what it takes to succeed. Big thumbs up.
  • pop-this
    Look out HIBT!
    Great podcast so far, and I love Shauna’s way of guiding the conversation. She isn’t letting anyone off with the easy questions and it makes for a very rich conversation. If you like How I Built This, you’ll love What Fuels You.
  • monkey-san
    WOW! so refreshing and REAL.
    i thoroughly enjoyed hearing shauna's views on career, business ownership, and advice for scaling up a business. i also really appreciate her warm and sincere interview style. she draws out some authentic and heartfelt stories from her subjects, precisely because she cares about her interview subjects. inspiring on multiple levels for me.
  • Birdog10
    Shauna is the Real Deal
    Having known Shauna as a friend and business partner I can attest she’s a natural at what she does and she makes it look effortless. Her people skills are top notch and she is so in tune when it comes to reading people. She is an elegant force to watch in action and I look forward to hearing more of her interviews with other entrepreneurs.
  • Dodin18
    So happy I stumbled upon this
    Listened to it. Super refreshing and different. Love it.
  • Bob Thordarson
    Brilliant insiders view of what it’s like to be an entrepreneur
    Shauna is a genius at digging deep and helping us see the vulnerable underbelly of entrepreneurship. Absolutely inspiring.
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