Inside the Speakeasy Podcast - Your Key to Hidden Strategies & Success Stories from Top Entrepreneurs
Welcome to Inside the Speakeasy—the entrepreneur podcast that hands you the keys to rooms most never get access to.
Hosted by Eric Berman, this show is for founders, startup builders, marketers, and empire-minded creators who are done with surface-level noise and ready to unlock the hidden strategies, pivotal success stories, and raw truths behind elite business growth.
This is your key to the real game—the unfiltered conversations happening behind closed doors, at mastermind retreats, in late-night deal rooms, and during the “what the hell do I do now?” breakdowns that never make it to LinkedIn.
You’ll hear from the scrappiest, boldest, most unreasonably driven entrepreneurs in the U.S.—the ones who are scaling to 7–8 figures, failing forward, innovating under pressure, and rewriting the rules of success while no one’s watching.
No recycled advice. No fake “10X hacks.” Just what’s actually working right now—from people actually doing it.
Because let’s be honest:
You’re doing well.
You’re sharp.
But deep down… you know you’re still playing small.
So stop chasing comfort.
You’re not here for safe.
You’re here to evolve.
This is Inside the Speakeasy.
And once you’re in…
You don’t go back.
Inside the Speakeasy Podcast - Your Key to Hidden Strategies & Success Stories from Top Entrepreneurs
Discover Your Life’s Blueprint and Find Your True Calling with Melissa Marina Johnston
Have you ever felt like something’s holding you back, but you can’t quite put your finger on it? Melissa Marina Johnston, Intuitive Life Purpose Coach and Keynote Speaker, digs into the hidden forces in your subconscious that shape your choices and keep you stuck. In this episode, she shares how to spot energy and profit leaks that quietly drain your potential and simple ways to reclaim your power. This episode shows how uncovering your subconscious patterns can lead to clarity, freedom, and alignment with your true calling.
Melissa opens up about her own journey, leaving a high-powered corporate life to step into her calling as a subconscious healing expert. She talks about breaking free from societal expectations and how tapping into the Akashic Records can reveal patterns that keep you from your highest potential. We also explore real-life strategies to reconnect with your inner child and release commitments that no longer serve you.
You’ll walk away with actionable tips for aligning with what truly lights you up, without overcomplicating things. From energy leaks to subconscious blocks, Melissa shows how small shifts can create big results. This episode is perfect for high achievers, seekers, or anyone ready to stop playing small and start living closer to their purpose. Press play and let this conversation spark the clarity and freedom you’ve been craving.
Key Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Welcome to Inside the Speakeasy Podcast.
[00:01:32] Subconscious healing journey.
[00:04:26] Choosing personal happiness over expectations.
[00:07:39] Reading soul's blueprints.
[00:09:52] Transitioning from unfulfilling jobs.
[00:12:51] Transformation through self-discovery.
[00:15:04] Channeling higher self for clarity.
[00:19:48] Firing difficult clients for growth.
[00:20:33] Energy leaks and profit leaks.
[00:22:04] Clarity on your zone of genius.
[00:25:51] AI's impact on creativity.
[00:27:48] Leveraging AI for business success.
[00:30:10] Burning bridges for new identity.
Memorable Quotes:
"Your Akashic Records contain all of your past, present, future life choices, every single potential trajectory that you could possibly explore." [00:08:01] – Melissa Marina Johnston
"I hand you back your own keys to freedom, so that you see that you have choices and that you know what threshold to measure things with." [00:15:31] – Melissa Marina Johnston
Connect with Melissa Marina Johnston:
Website: https://melissamarina.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nirvanamel
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nirvanamel92/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamarina/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NirvanaCollective
Connect with Eric Berman:
Website: https://speakeasymastermind.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakeasymastermind/
Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/speakeasymastermind/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericberman/
Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com