Let Me Save You 25 Years by Shawn D. Nelson

Let Me Save You 25 Years

A podcast for anyone with aspirations to do anything. Conversations with the Founder & CEO of Lovesac.

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Episodes

The Simple Rule That Built Warby Parker: Make Good Stuff | (feat. Neil Blumenthal)
50 min Feb 26, 2026

The Simple Rule That Built Warby Parker: Make Good Stuff | (feat. Neil Blumenthal)

What if the real competitive advantage isn’t marketing…it’s simply making good stuff? This week Shawn invites Neil Blumenthal, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Warby Parker, onto the show to break down the Shawnism: Make Good Stuff.

Why Most People Never Find Their Purpose (and How to Fix it) (feat. Miren Oca)
54 min Feb 19, 2026

Why Most People Never Find Their Purpose (and How to Fix it) (feat. Miren Oca)

What if the fastest way to stand out in business… is to stop making excuses? This week Shawn sits down with Miren Oca, Founder and CEO of Ocaquatics Swim School, to talk about a Shawnism that will help shape life and leadership: Just Own It.

Stop Doing Everything Yourself: The Hardest Lesson for Entrepreneurs (feat. Beatrice Dixon)
1 h 3min Feb 12, 2026

Stop Doing Everything Yourself: The Hardest Lesson for Entrepreneurs (feat. Beatrice Dixon)

What if the biggest thing holding you back is you refusing to hire the plumber? In this episode Shawn sits down with Beatrice Dixon, Founder and CEO of The Honey Pot Co., to unpack one deceptively simple Shawnism: Hire a Plumber.

You Can’t Make Time Back Up. Here’s What Winners Do Instead (feat. Skyler Howes)
1 h 14min Feb 5, 2026

You Can’t Make Time Back Up. Here’s What Winners Do Instead (feat. Skyler Howes)

What if the mistakes you’re trying to avoid are actually the fastest path forward? This week Shawn sits down with elite rally racer Skyler Howes to unpack the Shawnism: Mistakes don’t matter. Learning does.

Success Is a Team Sport: Inside the Business of a 30-Year Band (feat. Jerry DePizzo from O.A.R.)
59 min Jan 29, 2026

Success Is a Team Sport: Inside the Business of a 30-Year Band (feat. Jerry DePizzo from O.A.R.)

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, you need a partner. This week Shawn sits down with Jerry DePizzo, founding member of O.A.R., to break down a truth that applies to music, business, relationships, and life: Everybody Needs a Partner.

She Pitched Facebook Marketplace for 7 Years Before Anyone Listened | (feat. Deb Liu)
55 min Jan 22, 2026

She Pitched Facebook Marketplace for 7 Years Before Anyone Listened | (feat. Deb Liu)

Big ideas don’t move people, clear pictures do. This week Shawn sits down with Deb Liu, former President and CEO of Ancestry and Silicon Valley tech leader, to break down a Shawnism that separates visionaries from wishful thinkers: Paint the Picture.

Bring Your Boots: The Mindset That Lets You Say Yes to Life | (feat. Shawn & his Baja Race Team)
1 h 29min Jan 15, 2026

Bring Your Boots: The Mindset That Lets You Say Yes to Life | (feat. Shawn & his Baja Race Team)

What happens when friendship, grit, and 1,000 miles of desert collide? This week Shawn brings his Baja 1000 race teammates (and lifelong friends) into the studio to relive their latest adrenaline-fueled trip to Mexico. What starts as a race recap quickly turns into a powerful conversation about the Shawnism: “Bring Your Boots.”

This Belief Built a Fan-Obsessed Business | (feat. Jesse Cole)
49 min Jan 8, 2026

This Belief Built a Fan-Obsessed Business | (feat. Jesse Cole)

What if generosity wasn’t something you waited to “earn”, but something you practiced the moment you could? This week Shawn catches up with the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the wildly original mind behind the Savannah Bananas, Jesse Cole, to unpack a powerful Shawnism: “If I can afford it for me, I can for others.” Not just financially, but in spirit, effort, and intention.

Why Everything Feels Broken (And How To Live Well Anyway) | (feat. Shawn D. Nelson)
1 h 1min Jan 1, 2026

Why Everything Feels Broken (And How To Live Well Anyway) | (feat. Shawn D. Nelson)

It’s a new year, and Shawn is flying solo. In the very first solo episode of Let Me Save You 25 Years, Shawn tackles a question that feels heavier than ever: Why does everything feel broken? And more importantly…how do you live well anyway?

Everything Matters: The Mindset That Changes How You Live
1 h 11min Dec 18, 2025

Everything Matters: The Mindset That Changes How You Live

What if everything you do actually matters? Every choice. Every habit. Every moment you think is small. This week Shawn catches up with entrepreneur, wellness educator, and champion of MTV’s The Challenge, Emily Schromm, to unpack one deceptively simple idea: “Everything Matters.”

How ‘Trying Things On’ Turned a Gymnast Into a Global Creator | (feat. Rebecca Zamolo)
46 min Dec 11, 2025

How ‘Trying Things On’ Turned a Gymnast Into a Global Creator | (feat. Rebecca Zamolo)

What if the secret to great ideas is just trying things on, noticing what fits, and letting go of what doesn’t? This week Shawn sits down with digital creator, entrepreneur, and creative force, Rebecca Zamolo, to dive deep into the Shawnism: Try Things On.

It’s Never Too Late: Success Has No Timeline | (feat. Kate Flannery)
1 h 1min Dec 4, 2025

It’s Never Too Late: Success Has No Timeline | (feat. Kate Flannery)

It’s never too late to chase the dream that won’t leave you alone. This week Shawn sits down with the hilariously talented Kate Flannery, beloved as Meredith from The Office, to break down the Shawnism: “It’s Never Too Late.”

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