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Welcome to the Before Success podcast, where two ambitious young individuals, Addisen and Mael, interview successful and remarkable individuals, unraveling their journeys and extracting wisdom. Get ready for valuable insights, that empower you to unlock your full potential. Tune in now and embark on an inspiring audio adventure!

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February 23, 202654 min

The Before Success Podcast #11 — Pierre Cotteau de Simencourt

In this episode of The Before Success Podcast, Mael interviews Pierre Cotteau de Simencourt, a young French journalist, Chief of Staff of a startup company, co-president and co-founder of the first-ever team to represent France at the International Economics Olympiads being held in China this year, and student at Columbia University and Sciences Po Paris. Is discussed his journalism work, journey to the Olympiads—after 4 teams previously unsuccessfully tried his accomplishment—, and personal development insights emanating from his passion for tennis.If you are interested in the Olympiads, please visit the website: https://www.ecolympiad-team-france.com/#Box-2If you are interested in sponsoring the French team for the Olympiads, please reach out to Pierre at: pierre@ecolympiad-team-france.com

June 29, 2025Episode 1034 min

Before Success #10 - Inès Abderrahmane, Head of Sydney Office Economic Department & Former Head of Cabinet of Bruno Le Maire

In this solo of Before Success Podcast, Addisen sits down with Inès Abderrahmane, Head of the Sydney Office in the Economic Department for the French Treasury, and former Chief of Staff to France’s Minister of the Economy, Bruno Le Maire.From her early days at Sciences Po Lyon to navigating the upper echelons of French public service, Inès shares her journey through high-stakes government roles, including shaping international economic strategy and leading key missions during the French Presidency of the EU.With postings in Bercy and now Sydney, she opens up about the challenges of leadership, transitioning from national policy to global diplomacy, and what it means to represent France’s economic interests abroad in a rapidly shifting world.Whether you're interested in international relations with large French companies (Cartier, Tiffany & Co.), public service, or just how global policy is made behind the scenes, this episode offers a rare look at the career of a senior civil servant operating at the crossroads of economics and diplomacy.LEARN MORE !! French & Australian Women in Business Group:⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7304039787483549698/⁠⁠Inès’s LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/in%C3%A8s-abderrahmane-44700363/⁠------------------------------------------Take care of your mental health with professional, affordable, and 100% online therapy. Get matched with a licensed therapist today, wherever you are. Start your journey here:https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=5096---------------------------------For sponsorship or guest featuring, contact: ⁠beforesuccess.contact@gmail.comThe Before Success Podcast on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beforesuccess/?viewAsMember=true🎙️ Credits:Host: Addisen K.Guest: Inès AbderrahmaneIntro Music: Haydn - Symphony No. 104 - London (Proms 2012)End Music: Haydn - Symphony No. 104 - London (Proms 2012)© 2025 The Breakthrough Podcast. All rights reserved.© 2025 The Before Success Podcast. All rights reserved.

June 15, 2025Episode 956 min

Before Success #9 — Erica Adelberg, Chief MBS Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence & Former Goldman Sachs VP.

In this solo episode of Before Success, Addisen sits down with Erica Adelberg, Chief Mortgage-Backed Securities Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, to explore a career built at the intersection of markets, risk, and resilience. Starting her journey at Kidder Peabody in the late 1980s, Erica built her reputation through some of the most turbulent chapters in financial history, including the 2008 & 2013 global financial crisis. After spending nearly a decade at Goldman Sachs as Vice President and Mortgage Strategist, she went on to manage risk-heavy MBS portfolios and now helps shape the outlook for investors and institutions through her work at Bloomberg.Whether you're an investor, analyst, or someone interested in how real careers unfold in the world of finance, this conversation offers a rare window into the mind of a strategist at the top of her field. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Take care of your mental health with professional, affordable, and 100% online therapy. Get matched with a licensed therapist today, wherever you are. Start your journey here: https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=5096-------Erica's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-adelberg-23a52b/-------For sponsorship or guest featuring, contact: ⁠beforesuccess.contact@gmail.comThe Before Success Podcast on ⁠LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/beforesuccess/?viewAsMember=true⁠ ------------------------- Credits: Hosts: Addisen K. / Guest(s): Erica AdelbergIntro Music: ARTLIST - Flame ; Song by Ardie SonEnd Music: ARTLIST - Flame ; Song by ⁠Ardie Son⁠------------------------- Copyright © 2025 : The Breakthrough Podcast. All rights reserved

April 14, 2024Episode 81 hr 12 min

Before Success #8 — The Rob Kirby, Personal-Development Trainer, Business Coach, and Author.

Join the hosts, Addisen and Mael, for a fascinating interview with The Rob Kirby, a renowned personal-development trainer, business and leadership coach, author and podcaster. Discover Rob's journey as a force to be reckoned with in the world of self-improvement and coaching. With a career spanning over three decades, Rob has navigated the landscape of personal development, from pivotal roles in major corporations to changing to what he is today. As an accomplished author and personal-development coach, Rob brings a wealth of experience and insights to the table. Get ready to glean invaluable wisdom from his experiences in self-improvement, coaching, and leadership. You don't want to miss this invaluable wisdom from his experiences in self-improvement, coaching, and leadership. So, sit back, relax, and join us as we unravel the story of Rob Kirby's path to success on The Before Success Podcast. -------------------------- Do you want to record and edit your podcast like a pro? Start using Podcastle and get 20% off with this link. (side note: we have been using it since the start and we both highly recommend it!): https://podcastle.com Do you want excellent quality old money-style clothes? Look no further because Valerio Verdi is the place to purchase so click on the link and use code BSUCCESS10 for 10% OFF! : ⁠https://valerioverdi.co⁠ -------------------------- Rob's Linkedin Rob's Website -------------------------- For sponsorship or guest featuring, contact: ⁠beforesuccess.contact@gmail.com ⁠The Before Success Podcast on ⁠Linkedin.⁠ ------------------------- Credits: Hosts: Addisen K. / Mael T. Guest(s): Rob Kirby Intro Music: Haydn - Symphony No. 104 - London (Proms 2012) End Music: Haydn - Symphony No. 104 - London (Proms 2012) -------------------------- Copyright © 2024 : The Breakthrough Podcast. All rights reserved

February 11, 2024Episode 71 hr 34 min

Before Success #7 — Mel Mattison, Finance Leader, Entrepreneur & Author

Join the hosts, Addisen and Mael, for an intriguing interview with Mel Mattison a Finance Leader, Author & Entrepreneur Discover Mel's journey as a titan in the world of finance and entrepreneurship. With a career spanning over two decades, Mel has traversed the landscape of finance, from pivotal roles at prestigious firms like Russell Investments to one of the first employees at the startup United Capital, which ultimately saw a monumental acquisition by Goldman Sachs for a staggering $750 million. As an accomplished author and CEO, Mel brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table. Get ready to glean invaluable wisdom from his experiences in finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership. So, sit back, relax, and join us as we unravel the story of Mel Mattison's path to success. You don't want to miss this invaluable wisdom from his experiences in finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership. So, sit back, relax, and join us as we unravel the story of Mel Mattison's path to success all The Before Success Podcast. -------------------------- Do you want to record and edit your podcast like a pro? Start using Podcastle and get 20% off with this link. (side note: we have been using it since the start and we both highly recommend it!): https://podcastle.com Do you want excellent quality old money-style clothes? Look no further because Valerio Verdi is the place to purchase so click on the link and use code BSUCCESS10 for 10% OFF! : ⁠https://valerioverdi.co⁠ -------------------------- ⁠Mel's LinkedinMel's BookMel's Website -------------------------- For sponsorship or guest featuring, contact: ⁠beforesuccess.contact@gmail.com⁠The Before Success Podcast on ⁠Linkedin.⁠ ------------------------- Credits: Hosts: Addisen K. / Mael T. Guest(s): Mel Mattison Intro Music: Damarcus VanBuren End Music: SPARKZ Swoosh Sound: StudioKolomna -------------------------- Copyright © 2023 The Breakthrough Podcast. All rights reserved

January 3, 2024Episode 61 hr 37 min

Before Success #6 — Chuck Cooper, Whitewater Consulting Founder & President

Join the hosts, Addisen and Mael, for an intriguing interview with Chuck Cooper, Founder & President of Whitewater Consulting. Discover Chuck's journey as the Founder of Whitewater Consulting in this engaging podcast. Learn how he's reshaping HR solutions for small and mid-sized clients, covering compliance, outsourcing, talent acquisition, and benefits. Explore Chuck's book, "Unprecedented: Building A Multi-Generational Business on Trust, Respect, and the Valuing of People," to gain invaluable insights into innovative leadership and effective people management strategies. You don't want to miss at all this captivating episode and gain valuable insights from one of the industry's most accomplished individuals. Tune in to Before Success Podcast on your favorite platform below. -------------------------- Thank you to Valerio Verdi for making today's podcast possible, check out their website: https://valerioverdi.com/ GET 10% OFF BY USING CODE: BSUCCESS10 -------------------------- Chuck's Linkedin Whitewater Consulting Chuck's Book- Unprecendented -------------------------- For sponsorship or guest featuring, contact: beforesuccess.contact@gmail.com The Before Success Podcast on Linkedin. ------------------------- Credits: Hosts: Addisen K. / Mael T. Guest(s): Chuck Cooper -------------------------- Copyright © 2023 The Breakthrough Podcast. All rights reserved

December 27, 2023Episode 41 hr 45 min

Before Success #4 — Scotty Carter, MobiFirst CEO

Join hosts Addisen and Mael on Before Success as they interview Scotty Carter, CEO of MobiFirst, a world-known visionary entrepreneur, salesman, industry leader, and business founder & owner. Listen to the episode to discover his incredible path to success, learn through his successes and failures, and gain major insights on many topics of self-help! Get inspired by his insights and learn how he achieved greatness in multiple arenas all on Before Success! -------------------------- Scotty's LinkedIn MobiFirst website -------------------------- For business inquiries contact: beforesuccess.contact@gmail.com

November 12, 2023Episode 51 hr 16 min

Before Success #5 — Kurt Uhlir, Entrepreneur, Marketer, Speaker, & Advisor

Join the hosts, Addisen and Mael, for an extraordinary interview with Kurt Uhlir, an internationally acclaimed marketer, business operator, esteemed speaker, and advisor to the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump. Discover Mr. Uhlir's incredible career, from building and leading businesses with revenues surpassing $500 million to guiding an IPO valued at $880 million and successful acquisitions worldwide. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS AT ALL this captivating episode and gain valuable insights from one of the industry's most accomplished individuals. -------------------------- Kurt's Linkedin Kurt's Personal Website ⁠Kurt's Youtube Channel⁠ -------------------------- For sponsorship or guest featuring, contact: beforesuccess.contact@gmail.com The Before Success Podcast on Linkedin. ------------------------- Credits: Hosts: Addisen K. / Mael T. Guest(s): Kurt Uhlir Intro Music artist: LNDÖ Outro Music artist: N/A -------------------------- Copyright © 2023 The Breakthrough Podcast. All rights reserved

June 12, 2023Episode 335 min

Before Success #3 — Alexis Delloye, Alluvium Asset Management COO

Join hosts Addisen and Mael on Before Success as they interview Alexis Delloye, Founder & Chief Operations Officer of Alluvium Asset Management and former champion golfer. Discover how Alexis's expertise in finance and his triumphs on the golf course at a young age shaped his remarkable journey to success. Get inspired by his insights and learn how he achieved greatness in multiple arenas all on Before Success! ------------------------------------- For business inquiries contact: beforesuccess.contact@gmail.com -------------------------- THANK YOU AGAIN TO ALEXIS DELLOYE FOR PART-TAKING IN OUR THIRD PODCAST: Alexis LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/alexisdelloye Alluvium WEBSITE: https://alluvium-am.com/ Alexis- Website about: https://alluvium-am.com/author/wpadmin/

May 22, 2023Episode 238 min

Before Success #2 — Sebastien Howell, Australian PGA Professional

Join hosts Addisen and Mael in their captivating podcast as they sit down with the esteemed PGA teaching professional, Sebastien Howell. Be captivated by Howell's remarkable stories and insightful perspectives, as he generously shares his wealth of knowledge and experience with the audience. This engaging interview delves deep into Howell's journey, providing invaluable insights into the world of professional golf and his unique approach to teaching. Tune in to gain a wealth of wisdom and uncover the secrets to success from this extraordinary PGA professional. -------------------------------- Also, I have added a fun perk to this podcast if you listen to this podcast using headphones the voices will be on the left and right depending on who is talking try it out! ------------------------------------- For business inquires contact: beforesuccess.contact@gmail.com -------------------------- THANK YOU AGAIN TO SEBASTIEN HOWELL FOR PART-TAKING IN OUR SECOND PODCAST: Sebastien Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hitman_howell/?hl=en Sebastien Junior Golf Program: https://www.coastgolf.com.au/cms/play/#junior-golf The Coast on Golf Australia: https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/sebastian-howell The Coast Golf Club Official Website: https://www.coastgolf.com.au/cms/