
Alyssa "Lyss" Aviles got rejected from a graphic design program, told her work was not good enough, and went on to design challenge funnels that helped generate hundreds of millions in revenue for some of the biggest...


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The Headsmack Podcast with host Paul Povolni invites you to listen in on conversations with misfits, mavericks and trailblazers. Join us as we explore the life of difference-makers and those who have stumbled, fumbled and then soared. Be inspired as they candidly share their journeys and the aha moments that changed everything.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Headsmack Podcast with host Paul Povolni invites you to listen in on conversations with misfits, mavericks and trailblazers. Join us as we explore the life of difference-makers and those who have stumbled, fumbled and then soared. Be inspired as they candidly share their journeys and the aha moments that changed everything.
Headsmack: Conversations with Misfits is hosted by Paul Povolni. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Alyssa Aviles / Creative Growth Partner & Design Educator" (29 August 2026, 84 minutes), "Ramon Ray / Founder, ZoneofGenius.com. Speaker. Author. Host" (31 May 2026, 55 minutes), and "Ramon Ray / Founder, ZoneofGenius.com. Speaker. Author. Host" (31 May 2026, 55 minutes).
Headsmack: Conversations with Misfits publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 65 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Headsmack: Conversations with Misfits is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Headsmack: Conversations with Misfits requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Headsmack: Conversations with Misfits's contact route on record: verified email.
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Paul Povolni hosts Headsmack: Conversations with Misfits, a business podcast with 100 episodes published.
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