In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Andy Zimmerman—CEO of Journey and former head of Frog Design—to explore the rarely told truth behind success. From high-powered corporate roles to a life-altering spiritual awakening, Andy shares the personal and professional pivot that helped him rediscover balance, purpose, and empathy.

🔥 Discover how six million air miles and relentless ambition nearly cost Andy everything—and how one soul reading in Glastonbury reset his life and leadership forever.

🎧 Whether you’re a founder chasing growth or a leader craving alignment, this conversation will challenge what you think success really looks like.

What You’ll Learn:
•The hidden cost of ignoring yourself in the name of growth
•Why vulnerability is a superpower in leadership
•How Andy built “Journey”—a creative agency designing immersive experiences (like The Sphere in Vegas and Empire State Building’s new deck)
•How spiritual practice, family, and writing helped him reset
•What “balance” means when the world doesn’t slow down

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & Andy’s background
02:10 - From corporate to creative
07:20 - Mental health and the power of pause
11:45 - Designing The Sphere & immersive experiences
17:10 - Burnout, family, and reconnection
22:30 - The pivotal moment that changed his life
27:00 - How to build your business without losing yourself
30:00 - Final thoughts & where to find Andy

Learn more about Journey.World:

Journey.world

Connect with Andy:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewzimmerman1/

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/leogestetner

Website

leogestetner.com/leo

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