In this episode, Sam Church sits down with Daniel Dukes to explore the role of Financial Education in creating real wealth, freedom, and fulfillment, beyond what schools, jobs, and society ever taught us.

From growing up watching his mum work tirelessly with little to show for it, to questioning the system, diving into network marketing, and building a global community, Daniel shares how curiosity and humility became the foundation of his success.

They discuss why most people are never taught the truth about money, how to stop working for it and start making it work for you, and the mindset shifts that separate wealth builders from those stuck in the system. Daniel also opens up about the lessons of resilience, the hidden cost of chasing status, and how faith, leadership, and redefining success transformed his life and business.

00:00 – The intro you need to hear

03:04 – You don’t know what you don’t know

04:58 – Curiosity is the ultimate advantage

06:58 – Where we’ve been going wrong

13:26 – Dan’s unexpected journey to financial success

16:55 – How the world is rigged for the few

19:55 – The real reason schools push university

22:51 – Why network marketing felt like divine intervention

26:00 – Surviving on just 1 hour of sleep

34:00 – Curiosity + humility = the tools for wealth

36:25 – Redefining what success means for you

39:16 – How faith saved me

43:08 – The hidden agenda dividing us

49:16 – Living by biblical principles in life and business

52:36 – The magic wand to real success

About Daniel Jukes :

Daniel Dukes’ journey began with frustration at seeing his mum work tirelessly yet never get ahead financially, sparking a lifelong curiosity about how money really works. That curiosity led him beyond traditional education, into the world of financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and eventually network marketing, where he transformed his own life and began helping others do the same.

From being labeled ‘not confident enough’ in football academies and facing personal struggles at university, to building resilience through hardship, Daniel discovered that the real keys to success are curiosity, humility, and education. Today, he runs Empowered Global Network, mentoring young entrepreneurs not just in wealth creation, but in health, leadership, and purpose, helping them unlock freedom in every area of life.

Passionate about teaching what schools never did, Daniel’s mission is to empower people with the mindset and tools to stop working for money, start building assets, and create a business and life rooted in true wealth and fulfillment

“The system is designed to suit a few. And, as I always like to say, as one big club and we're not in it, and it's not people's problem that they don't know. It's not their fault.“

So if you’re ready to challenge the money myths you were raised on, discover the power of curiosity and humility, and learn how financial education can unlock your freedom…

Tune in and let ‘The Wealth Code’ shift the way you see success forever.

With love and abundance,

Sam

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Connect with Daniel: @danieldukesFollow

Sam: @samchurchofficial

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Mentioned Resources :

Books : ​​

Rich Dad Poor Dad — Robert Kiyosaki

Think and Grow Rich — Napoleon Hill

The Second Mountain — David Brooks

The Top 10 Distinctions Between Millionaires and the Middle Class — Keith Cameron Smith

The Seasons of Life — Jim Rohn

In this episode, Sam Church sits down with Axel Schura to explore the mindset shifts entrepreneurs need to create real success and fulfillment, without waiting for a near-death experience to wake them up. From facing cancer and losing everything, to building a global community and redefining what it means to live freely, Axel shares how moments of deep struggle became the catalyst for transformation.

They discuss why most entrepreneurs chase someone else’s version of success, how triggers can become your greatest teachers, the hidden dangers of hustle culture, and why fulfillment must come before external achievements. Axel also opens up about the role of health, supportive communities, and reframing pain into purpose as the foundation for building a business and life you don’t need a vacation from.

00:00 – Why this episode could redefine your success

03:57 – Rethinking life through the lens of death

05:59 – What a near-death experience really teaches you

08:30 – How muscle mass literally saved my life

11:36 – Why cancer was the last thing I expected

15:14 – Preparing for the unpredictable moments in life

19:00 – Who do you truly want at your deathbed?

24:37 – The real reason Axel wrote his book

29:50 – Biggest lessons from inside the book

34:39 – Stop running from your triggers

39:07 – Do you really want the grind?

42:15 – How to be productive without the hustle

47:26 – The lesson that changed everything

49:28 – One belief that transformed life and business

50:40 – What if this is actually happening for you?
About Axel Schurawlow :

Axels journey went from feeling trapped in a safe but unfulfilling corporate path, to fully embracing his calling, leading him to becoming a Results Coach helping ambitious high-achievers and business owners unlock their full potential and design extraordinary lives.

After leaving his finance career, selling everything, and traveling through Asia, he discovered that true fulfillment comes from service and impact, not from security alone.

From humble beginnings creating content with nothing but a phone and passion, Axel built a global community with over 340K TikTok followers, +1 million podcast downloads, and a school in Bangladesh. Now based between Bali and beyond, he empowers his clients to break free from limitations, align with their vision, and create a life they don’t need a holiday from.

‘There were a couple of days where I just marinated in that question. Why did it happen to me? Until one point I started asking, why did it happen for me?’

So if you’re ready to step back, re-evaluate your path, and discover the mindset shifts that will change your life…

Tune in and let ‘The Freedom Code’ unlock something powerful within.

With love and abundance,

Sam

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Connect with Axel: @axelschuraFollow

Sam: @samchurchofficial

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Mentioned Resources :

Books : Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

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Disclaimer :This episode contains personal stories around illness, near-death experiences, and discussions of health. Nothing shared is medical advice. Please consult a qualified professional for medical or mental health support. Listener discretion is advised if topics of illness or death are sensitive for you.

In this episode, Sam Church sits down with Damian to explore why so many of us feel lost in life, and what it really means to live in alignment. From chasing success in Dubai, building his business, and training for Ironman, to hitting burnout, psychedelics, and breathwork journeys, Damian shares how he stopped running from pain and began walking toward truth.

They discuss the hidden cost of hustling for external validation, the awakening that comes from facing your inner child, why boundaries and gratitude are essential for peace, and how physical challenges can unlock emotional and spiritual breakthroughs.

Damian also opens up about moving from heartbreak to healing, the role of psychedelics and breathwork in rediscovering meaning, and the practices he uses to create sustainable energy, deep connection, and true alignment in life and business.

00:00 Hustling as a Mask for Emotions

5:46 Why Dubai’s Success Still Felt Empty

9:40 Lessons From Bali and Mushrooms

15:04 Walking the Path Back to Yourself

17:30 Facing Death to Truly Heal

20:17 The ‘How to Die Happy’ Theory

23:32 Why Solitude is Essential for Growth

25:34 Using Physical Stress to Heal Emotionally

32:33 The Power of Slowing Down

38:55 Leading and Coaching From the Heart

44:44 The Deeper Story Behind Physique

50:55 Why I Believe in Breathwork

54:00 Speaking Directly to the Inner Child

58:54 Why Inner Work Never Ends

1:04:06 Owning and Living Your Story

About Damian Schechter :

Damian, whose journey went from running away vs facing his truth, is a Performance and Transformation Coach helping ambitious men and women align their health, mindset, and spirit to create true fulfilment. After building a thriving business in Dubai and pushing his limits through Ironman training, he discovered that chasing success without inner alignment led to burnout, emptiness, and disconnection.

His rock-bottom moment sparked a huge shift which led to moving to Bali, exploring breathwork, psychedelics, deep emotional healing, and redefining what it means to live in alignment. Damian guides his clients to move beyond surface goals and create sustainable energy, meaningful relationships, and a life rooted in truth.

"I was just the loneliest person. I wish I could actually just sit next to me on the beach that day and just look at this person and just actually see how broken he was."

So if you’re ready to reflect on where you might be running, and how to face your truth to find fulfilment…

Tune in and let ‘The Alignment Code’ unlock something powerful within.

With love and abundance,

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Sam

Connect with Damian : //www.instagram.com/damian_theallrounder

Follow Sam : //www.instagram.com/samchurchofficial

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Mentioned Resources :

How to die happy by Martin O'Toole

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This podcast shares personal stories and experiences with health, fitness, psychedelics, and breathwork. It is not medical advice, therapy, or a recommendation to use any substance. Psychedelics remain illegal in many countries so please know and follow the laws where you live. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making changes to your health, training, or lifestyle practices.