At Uncomfortable Growth® Uncut, we don’t celebrate success without acknowledging the cost.
This podcast strips away the gloss to explore the moments where growth feels uncertain, uncomfortable, and deeply human.
Unscripted and unrehearsed, each conversation reveals what really happens when people are tested, stretched, and forced to reinvent themselves, in business and in life.
I’ve pulled together three standout episodes into The risk behind the reward playlist, each one unpacking the real risks, hard lessons, and turning points that shape business journeys. Scaling too fast. Making the wrong call. Carrying the weight alone. Here’s what building a business really looks like.
Featured episodes
Daniel Willis – CEO of Claxon, Founder of 103. From a derailed professional soccer career to the collapse of an internationally successful fashion brand, Daniel’s journey is a masterclass in resilience. He shares what it takes to start again after failure (twice!), rebuild confidence, and step back into leadership when everything is on the line.
Jacquie Alley – COO of The Media Store. Jacquie takes us inside the rarely discussed reality of transitioning from employee to owner. She speaks candidly about the pressure, responsibility, and vulnerability that come with leadership, and how embracing imperfection has shaped both her business and her life as a working mother.
Taz Papoulias – Founder of Seamless Media. After personal loss and deep betrayal in business, Taz reflects on rebuilding trust, redefining success, and leading with humanity. His story is a reminder that entrepreneurial growth isn’t just strategic, it’s emotional, reflective, and deeply personal.
Your host
Hosted by Rowena Millward, global expert in growth and reinvention, two-time best-selling author, and creator of Uncomfortable Growth®. Rowena brings accessible wisdom to the moments that matter most, helping leaders turn trials into turning points and create what comes next.
🌱 Want to work with Rowena? Visit her website to explore speaking, consulting, mentoring, and leadership programs. Because the biggest rewards often come from the risks no one sees, and the growth that happens when you choose not to walk away.