{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F680a493f-10ed-4fb2-84a2-96e19208b23d","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Living Comfortably in Chaos: Resilience, Faith, and Startup Lessons from a Cyclone in Samoa with Ian Reilly","description":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn this BizBlend episode, host Sana and engineer-turned-founder and author Ian Reilly unpack how to operate when life and business refuse to follow the plan. From surviving a three-day cyclone in Samoa with no power or water to steering an agri-tech startup through shocks like 9/11, the dot-com crash, the GFC, and COVID-19, Ian shows why uncertainty can be a competitive advantage. We dig into antifragile planning, anxiety vs. control, creative execution across art, engineering, and entrepreneurship, and why opportunity lives at the edges of chaos.\u00a0\nAbout the guest:\nIan Reilly is an engineer, entrepreneur, and artist. He has designed products for global brands, built an agri-tech startup, and authored Encounter: A Journey into Chaos, Culture, and Compassion, which chronicles his time teaching in Samoa, the cyclone that reshaped his worldview, and lessons on purpose, culture, and service.\nKey takeaways:\n\n\nPlan, then adapt fast: Planning is preparation\u2014not a prediction. Expect your plan to change on contact with reality.\n\n\nAntifragile mindset: Uncertainty isn\u2019t the enemy; it\u2019s where opportunity and serendipity appear in startups and careers.\n\n\nAnxiety vs. faith/conviction: Anxiety undermines execution more than uncertainty does. Strong purpose steadies decisions under pressure.\n\n\nResourcefulness wins: Living through infrastructure collapse (no power/water/roads) built practical problem-solving muscles useful in business.\n\n\nCreative + completer-finisher: Blend creativity (art/engineering) with rigorous finishing (measurement, delivery) to ship results.\n\n\nResilience through exposure: Like an immune system, appropriate exposure to difficulty builds durable capacity.\n\n\nParenting as leadership lab: Guide rather than control\u2014useful framing for teams and products in flux.\n\n\nCrisis cadence: Focus on the present day during disruption; advance one solid step at a time.\n\n\nHow to connect with the guest:\n\n\nWebsite: ianreilly.com.au\n\n\nBook: Encounter: A Journey into Chaos, Culture, and Compassion (details on Ian\u2019s site)\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on BizBlend? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\n\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com\ud83c\udf10 Website: www.healthymindbyavik.com\ud83d\udccd Based in: India & USA\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.\nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:\n\ud83c\udfa7 Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\ud83e\udd1d Be a guest on our other shows: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest\ud83e\udd1d Video Testimonial: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/testimonials\ud83e\udd1d Join Our Guest & L","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/8749df67-2e89-47dd-9fdd-acf47e22a55b/1b228e298d805a68.jpg"}