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🌟 What I Wish I Knew at 30 – with Fran Harper

Real Stories. Raw Lessons. Timeless Wisdom.

What I Wish I Knew at 30 is the podcast that bridges generations — where host Fran Harper, entrepreneur, coach, and storyteller, invites guests from the worlds of food, business, sport, and travel to share the truths, turning points, and lessons they wish they’d known earlier in life.

Born from years of heart-to-heart conversations with young people, this show captures the wisdom, resilience, and humour of those who’ve lived, learned, and now want to give back. Each episode is a deep dive into mindset, purpose, growth, and human connection — because the insights of one generation should inspire the next.

If you love authentic conversations that make you reflect, laugh, and rethink what really matters at every age, this is your invitation to learn from experience, not just time.

🎧 Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube — and start discovering what you wish you knew at 30.

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S1 He Lost His Partner to Suicide at 25, Then Became Someone Else | Todd Maguire

Jun 02, 2026 46m Transcript

At 25 years old, Todd Maguire experienced a tragedy that changed the course of his life forever.After losing his partner to suicide, everything he believed about himself, relationships, faith, and…

S1 Hospitality Burnout & Mental Health: Why Chefs Are Breaking Down | Kris Hall

May 26, 2026 1h 11m Transcript

Hospitality has long rewarded resilience, endurance, pressure tolerance, and self-sacrifice.But what happens when the identity people adopt to survive in kitchens… starts destroying them mentally?In…

S1 Why High Achievers Feel Like Frauds | Mark Normoyle

May 21, 2026 46m Transcript

30 years. Every award. The whole time, he thought he was a fraud. This is the Performance Identity Trap.In this episode of What I Wish I Knew at 30, Fran Harper sits down with Mark Normoyle, former…

S1 The Over-Deliverer Identity | Oliver Gilding

May 20, 2026 1h 15m Transcript

Oliver Gilding is 30 years old. He's already built a career on over-delivering. And he's just realized: there is no finish line.In this episode of What I Wish I Knew at 30, Fran Harper sits down with…

S1 The Strong One Still Burns Out | Laura Goldberg

May 19, 2026 1h 5m Transcript

Laura Goldberg built success through hard work, resilience, and constantly being “the strong one.”But behind the hospitality industry, leadership pressure, motherhood, and business success… she was…

S1 The Survival Identity That Made Her Successful, But Left Her Empty | Karms Fung

May 12, 2026 50m Transcript

At nine years old, Karms Fung learned a painful lesson:No one is coming to save you.After being left in Australia while her mother returned to Hong Kong, Karms built her entire identity around…

S1 Success Won’t Sustain You, The Identity Shift High Achievers Avoid | Nicholas Kalogeropoulos

May 05, 2026 55m Transcript

Success can build your life. But it doesn’t always sustain it.By 30, Nicholas Kalogeropoulos had already opened and sold his first restaurant, working long hours, chasing growth, and proving he could…

S1 Survival Is Not Identity — The Pattern That Kept Her Stuck for 30 Years | Abby Mae Gateman

Apr 30, 2026 1h 22m Transcript

She learned to survive before she learned to be. And it cost her 30 years.By age eight, Abby Mae Gateman was already the parent in her house.By 30, she'd survived addiction, chaos, abuse, postpartum…

S1 The Lie That Sounds Like Ambition | Chris Do

Apr 28, 2026 1h 12m Transcript

Most people spend their entire careers trying to build a multi-million-dollar brand. Today's guest actually walked away from his.In this episode of "What I Wish I Knew at 30," host Fran Harper sits…

S1 From NFL Player Identity Crisis to Multimillion Dollar Tech Entrepreneur " Rick Elmore"

Apr 21, 2026 1h 12m Transcript

Are you struggling with a painful career transition, a profound identity loss, or searching for exactly what your next major chapter in life should look like?In this episode of What I Wish I Knew at…

S1 A Marine’s Guide to Leadership, Mental Resilience & Business Clarity "Fred Smith"

Apr 14, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

What does a combat Marine know about boardroom leadership? In this episode of What I Wish I Knew at 30, host Fran Harper sits down with Fred Smith—a Marine combat veteran, public affairs pioneer, and…

The Secret to Building a Business & Community Through Authentic Leadership | Ian Barker

Apr 07, 2026 1h 4m Transcript

Do you have what it takes to leave behind corporate security, start your own business, and finally create freedom on your own terms?In this episode of What I Wish I Knew at 30, host Fran Harper sits…

S1 Former St Kilda Star Rod Owen on Surviving Childhood Trauma, Addiction & Finding Peace | Part 3

Mar 31, 2026 45m Transcript

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses childhood sexual abuse, institutional trauma, drug/alcohol addiction, and suicide. Please listen with care and prioritize your mental well-being.In this…

S1 The Dark Side of Success Nobody Talks About (White House Chef Story) | Martin Mongiello

Mar 27, 2026 57m Transcript

What happens when success collapses and you’re forced to rebuild your identity from nothing?In this powerful episode of What I Wish I Knew at 30, Fran Harper sits down with Martin Christopher…

S1 Life After Pro Rugby: Losing Identity, Mental Health & Finding Peace | Sam Smith

Mar 24, 2026 37m Transcript

In this powerful episode of What I Wish I Knew at 30, Fran Harper sits down with former professional rugby player Sam Smith to explore what happens when identity, success, and purpose collide.After a…

S1 The Dark Reality of Elite Sports: AFL's Rod Owen on Institutional Abuse & PTSD Recovery

Mar 19, 2026 57m Transcript

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses childhood sexual abuse, severe addiction, and suicide attempts. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out…

S1 Former St Kilda Star Rod Owen on Surviving Childhood Trauma, Addiction & Finding Peace

Mar 17, 2026 47m Transcript

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses childhood sexual abuse, severe addiction, and suicide attempts. Listener discretion is advised. Need help? Please reach out to Lifeline or local support…

S1 How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome & Insecurity | Jaemin Frazer

Mar 09, 2026 51m Transcript

In this powerful personal growth podcast, Jaemin Frazer, creator of the Insecurity Project and renowned insecurity coach, breaks down how insecurity works and why so many high-achievers struggle with…

S1 The 30s Identity Crisis Nobody Talks About

Mar 06, 2026 5m Transcript

In this episode of the Fran Harper podcast and What I Wish I Knew at 30 podcast, Fran explores the hidden identity crisis at 30 and the powerful shift that happens when people begin questioning the…

S1 How to Build a Life You Choose, Not One You React To

Mar 06, 2026 4m Transcript

In this episode of the Fran Harper podcast and What I Wish I knew at 30 podcast, Fran explores the deeper side of success that many high achievers experience but rarely talk about. Through the…

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