What if success doesn’t follow a single path?

In this episode of Disruption Lab, Patrick sits down with Colleen Brown and her son Pierce Brown for a conversation that highlights two very different journeys, both pursued with clarity and intention.

Colleen has led at the highest levels as a CEO and board member. Pierce has built a global following as the author of the Red Rising series. Their careers look nothing alike, and that is exactly the point.

This conversation will push you to disrupt the belief that there is one right way to build a meaningful life. You will hear how each of them found and committed to their own path, how they think about their work, and how they continue to grow without trying to become someone else.

What stands out most is the dynamic between them. There is a deep sense of respect, admiration, and appreciation for each other’s journey. It is a reminder that we do not have to choose the same path to support, value, and learn from one another.

If you are navigating your own direction, this episode offers a grounded perspective. You do not need a single path. You need your path, and the awareness to recognize and respect it in others.

Learn more about Pierce’s work at https://www.piercebrown.com

What if the stress you’re feeling isn’t something to manage but something to rethink entirely?

In this episode of Disruption Lab, Patrick sits down with Amy Leneker to explore how our relationship with stress shapes the way we show up at work and in life. Too often, we treat stress as the enemy and joy as something we will get to later. Amy challenges that thinking and offers a more practical approach that helps you navigate pressure without losing yourself in the process.

This conversation will push you to disrupt the way you think about stress, success, and what it means to enjoy the life you are building.

Amy is the author of Cheers to Monday, where she shares insights and tools to help people create more energy, clarity, and fulfillment in their everyday lives. You can learn more at her website https://www.amyleneker.com

In this episode of the Disruption Lab podcast, Patrick Leddin sits down with Serena Ainslie, founder of Girl Math Capital, to explore how she’s rewriting the rules of investing and entrepreneurship. Serena shares her unconventional path into the world of venture capital and the mission behind Girl Math Capital—empowering women to confidently step into the financial arena and build companies that disrupt the status quo.

They discuss the unique challenges female founders face in raising capital, why redefining risk is key to innovation, and how data, intuition, and courage come together in the investment process.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an investor, or someone curious about the future of finance, this conversation will challenge the way you think about disruption, opportunity, and leadership. Learn more at www.girlmath.capital