In this episode, Paul sits down with author and coach Karolina Rzadkowolska to explore our everyday relationship with alcohol—not from the perspective of addiction, but from the socially accepted drinking habits most adults consider “normal.” Karolina shares how a simple Dry January experiment transformed her confidence, creativity, sleep, mood, and sense of purpose, ultimately leading her to build a global alcohol-free movement. Together, they unpack the beliefs we inherit about alcohol—confidence, relaxation, sociability—and why many of these assumptions simply aren’t true. They discuss how alcohol often numbs the very signals that point us toward change, meaning, and a more fulfilling life. This conversation isn’t about judgment—it’s about possibility, self-awareness, and what might open up when you give yourself permission to explore life without the weekend buzz.

About the Guest – Karolina Rzadkowolska

Karolina Rzadkowolska is the author of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You and the founder of Euphoric AF, where she helps people explore an alcohol-free lifestyle without labels or shame. After leaving her corporate career, she now coaches, writes, and speaks globally on sober curiosity, mindset, and building a life filled with clarity, purpose, and joy.

https://euphoricaf.com/

About the Host – Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur. As the creator of The One-Hour CEO and The Life Code, Paul helps business owners design lives of fulfillment, clarity, and balance. His work blends entrepreneurship, personal growth, and purpose—challenging listeners to create success that genuinely feels good.

Work With Paul

If you're ready to build a business and life that’s aligned, intentional, and deeply fulfilling, explore The Life Code and The One-Hour CEO — coaching and tools for high-performing entrepreneurs.

Connect with the host:

www.pauljryan.net

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

Bite-size: AI, Reshaping Society & The Future of Being Human with Dr. Lollie Mancey

In this bite-size episode, I chat with Dr Lollie Mancey to explore how AI is changing society at every level: how we work, how we connect, how we find meaning, and who gets included or left behind. Dr. Mancey shares a compelling example from a Dutch supermarket — where customers can choose between fast self-checkout, traditional tills, and a “slow lane” designed specifically for people who want to talk and feel seen.

This becomes a wider discussion about entrepreneurship, culture, loneliness, inequality, the limits of upskilling, and why universal basic income may prevent hunger but will not create purpose. We also examine how algorithmic decision-making can unintentionally filter out people with life experience — and how echo chambers distort our understanding of reality.

At the heart of this episode is a critical truth: Technology should serve humanity, not replace it.

And we all have a role in shaping what comes next.

Links to full episode:

https://youtu.be/eAywpaMAHnk?si=IW13dcqju9ixQJOd

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JTLCKMSqv0iQPqOhpWp0x?si=6WBw7UpNTNmoTZAIucCL5A

About Dr. Lollie Mancey

Anthropologist, educator, and futurist exploring how society adapts to technological change. Lollie helps individuals and organisations think critically, design intentionally, and build futures that support human flourishing.

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Explore The Life Code and The One-Hour CEO — frameworks and mentoring for designing a successful life with purpose, alignment, and humanity.

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Many leaders today are surrounded by data, tools, and metrics, yet feel increasingly disconnected from themselves. In this conversation, Dr. Diana Dimitrova and I explore why high performers often suppress intuition, how emotional disconnection shows up in leadership, and the real cost of building companies while losing connection to our inner compass.

We discuss why intuition is not “soft” or irrational, but a form of intelligence we all have—and how it becomes even more valuable as AI accelerates. We talk about the emotional masks leaders wear, why vulnerability enhances credibility, and how to design cultures where people feel safe to speak up, learn, and grow.

We also introduce regenerative leadership: helping organisations replenish people rather than exhaust them. Because in a world where AI can replicate knowledge and efficiency, the leader’s differentiator is humanity, presence, and wisdom—not more data.

What You’ll Learn

• Why intuition strengthens decision-making (not replaces it)
• How high achievers become disconnected from their inner world
• The link between emotional suppression and burnout
• How to build speak-up cultures that learn fast and avoid silent failure
• Practical ways to rebuild intuition as a daily leadership tool
• Why your humanity becomes your competitive advantage in the age of AI

About Dr. Diana Dimitrova

Diana blends strategic consulting experience with deep personal transformation work, helping leaders reconnect to their inner guidance and build regenerative cultures that support both people and performance.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-diana-dimitrova

Work With Paul

If you're ready to build a business and life that’s aligned, intentional, and deeply fulfilling, explore The Life Code and The One-Hour CEO — coaching and tools for high-performing entrepreneurs.

About the host:

Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO and Life Code Program. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.

Connect with the host:

www.pauljryan.net

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/