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Evolve Ventures

Evolve Ventures

Written by: Emilia Smith & Bianca Thomas
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Co-hosts, Emilia Smith and Bianca Thomas are taking state-of-the-art research, experience, and data-backed methodologies to evolve the old version of themselves leveraging their obsessions into Evolve Ventures, a podcast designed to accelerate evolution, excellence, and extraordinary. Evolve Ventures is designed to radically equip you for today’s experiences, and tomorrow’s challenges, shifting you into unlimited potential. Topics will dive into the keys of leadership, elite brain performance, the not-so-scary parts of tech, the tools to navigate mental health, strategies for optimal living, relationships, and of course, personal development without the fluff. You can look forward to deeper stories, insights, and tactical takeaways to leverage and apply in your everyday life. Connect with the Evolve Ventures team on Instagram: @EvolveVentures @EvolvewithEmilia @EvolvewithBianca | Like the Evolve Ventures Facebook Page to connect with the global community: https://tinyurl.com/evolveventures

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Episodes
  • #465 | How Good Are You REALLY At Making Better Decisions
    Dec 29 2025

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    This might explain why things keep feeling off. In today’s episode, we talk about the hidden reason so many people feel stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with their progress. We break down why making “good” decisions is harder than it looks, how small choices quietly shape your future, and what actually helps you choose differently when life feels chaotic. This conversation is about clarity, momentum, and learning how to trust yourself again without relying on motivation or willpower.

    If you’re ready to stop guessing and start choosing with intention, this episode will meet you right where you are. Press play, and let’s raise your standard for every decision that comes next.

    Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:
    #425 | Are You Actually Protecting Your Mental Health? - https://apple.co/4s9AMR6
    #422 | Are You Living by Someone Else's Standards? - https://apple.co/42M2EzP

    Evolve Together Experiences:
    🤝 Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “Beating Anxiety: Take Back Control of Your Mind” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration

    📽️Insightful films. Meaningful growth. Join our Evolve Movie Club on January 5, 2026, featuring Avatar 3. - https://forms.gle/bBZUbFEeD2ijypCT7

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    Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:

    Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.com
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)
    Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794
    Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/
    Emilia’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemilia
    Bianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/
    Bianca’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1

    Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:
    https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-07

    Show notes:
    (3:08) Vision board Vs. Becoming board
    (5:32) What makes a decision good
    (7:10) Applying science to real choices
    (12:36) If-then thinking in daily life
    (16:22) Data points on making better decisions
    (26:42) Decisions under stress and parenting
    (32:53) Biases that distort self-evaluation
    (38:50) Input confidence Vs. Outcome confidence
    (40:56) Measure, adjust, repeat the process
    (43:32) Outro

    ***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.

    (Stay tuned for this coming Thursday’s episode!)

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    46 mins
  • #464 | The Skills You Need for Unbreakable Focus
    Dec 25 2025

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    What if the real reason you feel stuck is not motivation, talent, or discipline, but your ability to focus?

    In this episode, we break down why unbreakable focus is the skill separating people who move forward from those who stay stuck. We explain how distraction, poor sleep, and weak attention habits quietly sabotage your goals, relationships, and confidence. We reframe focus as a trainable life skill, not a personality trait, and show why mastering it changes everything. If you want a future that looks different than your present, this episode is your starting line.

    Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:
    #425 | Are You Actually Protecting Your Mental Health? - https://apple.co/4s9AMR6
    #447 | The Dark Side of Consistency: When Sticking to the Plan Holds You Back - https://apple.co/4pPMjmX
    #462 | How to Set Up Your Workspace for Safety & Success - https://apple.co/48TAoP9

    Evolve Together Experiences:
    🤝 Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “Beating Anxiety: Take Back Control of Your Mind” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration

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    Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:

    Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.com
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)
    Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794
    Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/
    Emilia’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemilia
    Bianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/
    Bianca’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1

    Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:
    https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-07

    Show notes:
    (2:14) What unbreakable focus really means
    (4:48) The skill gap behind performance differences
    (7:03) The three meta-skills of focus
    (9:18) Why distraction is destroying progress
    (12:01) How distraction changes your brain
    (13:48) Amanda highlights the impact of group coaching with Evolve Ventures, sharing how it has significantly contributed to her personal growth.
    (14:48) A requirement for critical thinking
    (17:31) Flow Vs. Focus explained simply
    (21:20) Practical habits to train focus daily
    (23:31) Visual and sound focus training
    (28:41) Outro

    ***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.

    (Stay tuned for this coming Monday’s episode!)

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    31 mins
  • #463 | Evolve Habits That Will Change Your Life Forever
    Dec 22 2025

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    In today’s episode of Evolve Ventures, we talk about why change feels so hard, even when you want it badly. We speak to the moments of doubt, emotional weight, and quiet frustration that come from feeling stuck in patterns you cannot seem to break. This conversation is for anyone who senses there is more possible, but is unsure how to move forward without forcing or burning out.

    This episode is about how growth actually happens over time, and why small, intentional choices matter more than motivation. If you are ready to shift how you think, decide, and show up for your life, this episode offers a grounded place to start.

    Learn more about:
    Books For Babes – GoFundMe donation link
    https://www.gofundme.com/f/books-for-babes-annual-fundraiser-2025

    Evolve Group Coaching - https://evolveventurestech.com/evolve-group-coaching/

    Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:
    #425 | Are You Actually Protecting Your Mental Health? - https://apple.co/4s9AMR6
    #453 | What it REALLY Feels Like with High Quality Therapy - https://apple.co/4anaO6d

    Evolve Together Experiences:
    🤝 Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “Beating Anxiety: Take Back Control of Your Mind” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration

    _________________

    Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:

    Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.com
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)
    Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794
    Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/
    Emilia’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemilia
    Bianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/
    Bianca’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1

    Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:
    https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-07

    Show notes:
    (2:36) A real story of hope and change
    (6:43) Voting daily for your future self
    (9:10) A transformed life
    (11:30) Community Win: Books for Babes - https://www.gofundme.com/f/books-for-babes-annual-fundraiser-2025
    (15:23) Why change feels impossible at first
    (18:20) Habit one: Daily gratitude
    (19:41) Habit two: Journaling for clarity
    (20:47) Habit three: Small daily targets
    (22:09) Why simple habits get ignored
    (26:01) Outro

    ***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.

    (Stay tuned for this coming Thursday’s episode!)

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    28 mins
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