From Wall Street to World Stages: The Fearless Journey of Stephen Ridley

What happens when a classically trained pianist ditches the corporate grind and follows his heart to the streets—and eventually to stages around the world?

In this unforgettable episode, Dr. Susie Carder sits down with the electrifying Stephen Ridley—a former investment banker turned global music phenomenon, entrepreneur, and founder of Ridley Academy. 🎶

🔥 Stephen has played for royalty, billionaires, and millions online (over 500M views!), but his real gift lies in unlocking the music inside you. From busking on London’s streets to building a multi-million dollar music school that has taught over 30,000 students, Stephen's story is one of grit, passion, and unapologetic authenticity.

🎯 In this episode:

• How Stephen walked away from a high-paying job with no savings and no plan

• The moment a street performance changed everything

• Why he believes money has a price—but joy has value

• The birth and breakthrough of Ridley Academy during the COVID lockdown

• What it means to "do it anyway" even when it doesn’t make sense

• His secret to loving your work—and building a legacy from your soul

✨ Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or just someone wondering what’s next—Stephen's story will reignite your passion and push you to take bold, outrageous action in your own calling.

🎧 Listen now and be inspired to live from your heart and lead with purpose.

📌 Learn more about Stephen:
➡️ Website: https://ridleyacademy.com
➡️ Medium/Substack: Search “Stephen Ridley”

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