{"podcast":{"title":"The Hidden Entrepreneur Show with Josh Cary","slug":"the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582","podcast_index_feed_id":1144582,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/josh-cary/","website_url":"https://joshcary.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f0e79b0f-d231-460c-a37c-32b5db3e9036/hQFniGrvjoz3bsva-ftTSrXD.jpg","author":"Josh Cary","episode_count":300,"summary":"Josh Cary spent 40 years in hiding. That's right! He was hiding every part of himself in every situation, showing up in personal, social, and business trying to be the person he believed others expected of him. After feeling utterly exhausted from wearing that mask, and knowing deep down he is cut out for much more in this life, Josh ripped off the mask and is now on a mission to help other business-savvy professionals 'unmask' themselves too. Hear honest stories from successful entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners who were also once in the darkest of hiding places so you may rediscover your world, connect beautifully with others, and excel in all you set out to do. Hiding Sucks. Are you ready for the new score? Fear: Zero. You: Won.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T02:19:02.353361+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582"},"episode":{"title":"When Losing Your Title Forces You to Find Yourself Again with Ana Sepulveda","slug":"when-losing-your-title-forces-you-to-find-yourself-again-with-ana-sepulveda","published_at":"2026-05-28T10:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582/when-losing-your-title-forces-you-to-find-yourself-again-with-ana-sepulveda","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582","url":"https://joshcary.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e444106d-ebe1-48d1-9bfd-8119a53eafe1.mp3","summary":"What happens when the title you worked so hard for suddenly disappears? In this deeply personal and surprisingly emotional conversation, Ana Sepulveda, founder of Apex Forge Capital, opens up to Josh Caryt about the identity crisis that followed losing a prestigious leadership role in finance and how that painful moment ultimately pushed her toward building something far bigger than a job title. This episode goes far beyond business, investing, or entrepreneurship. It’s about self worth, self sabotage, reinvention, and the uncomfortable reality that many high achievers quietly tie their value to the roles they hold. If you’ve ever questioned yourself after a setback, felt trapped by your identity, or wondered whether you’re capable of more than the life you’re currently living, this conversation will hit hard in the best possible way. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The Dangerous Trap of Title-Based Identity Why Ana realized her self worth had become deeply connected to her executive position and how losing that title shook her confidence. What Self Sabotage Actually Looks Like How Ana unknowingly sabotaged multiple job opportunities after being laid off and the subtle behaviors that reveal when fear is in control. The Real Meaning Behind “Feeling Worthless” A powerful discussion on identity, confidence, and why external validation can quietly become emotional dependency. How Therapy and Meditation Helped Rebuild Her Confidence The exact mindset work and emotional breakthroughs that helped Ana stop retreating and start building again. The Power of the Right People Around You Why support systems matter more than most people realize and how a few key conversations completely changed Ana’s direction. The Moment That Changed Everything The emotional conversation with a f…","meta_description":"What happens when the title you worked so hard for suddenly disappears? In this deeply personal and surprisingly emotional conversation, Ana Sepulveda, fo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1584,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582/episodes/when-losing-your-title-forces-you-to-find-yourself-again-with-ana-sepulveda/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582/when-losing-your-title-forces-you-to-find-yourself-again-with-ana-sepulveda.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}