The Unscripted Climb

By Chris Beecham and Natalie Micale

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Description

Welcome to The Unscripted Climb. This is the podcast where business gets real and the filters get left at the door.

Hosted by Chris Beecham, a no-fluff entrepreneur who’s sold plasma to keep the lights on, and Natalie Micale, a branding expert who’s built more than her fair share of empires from scratch. We’re here to talk about what actually happens behind the highlight reels.

This isn’t your manifest your best life show. This is for the founders, leaders, and business owners who’ve white-knuckled their way through growth, failure, reinvention, and maybe a public meltdown or two.

Why Listen?

Because behind every shiny brand is a messy middle.
 We ask the questions most podcasts won’t

  • What was your biggest screw-up
  • How close were you to quitting
  • And what kept you from walking away

What You’ll Hear:

• Wild origin stories
 • Marketing disasters and comebacks
 • Real-talk sales advice
 • Team dynamics that don’t make it into LinkedIn posts
 • And the kind of lessons you only learn after failing hard

Our Vibe?

Dry humor. Sharp insights. Candid convos with zero corporate gloss.

If you're tired of recycled advice and ready for the honest version of entrepreneurship, you're in the right place.

Subscribe and join the climb. Awkward stumbles and all.



Episode Date
Neil Galas- Real Estate Investor
Jan 22, 2026
Mike Smith: From Skateparks to Global Impact
Dec 30, 2025
Shermin Lakha on Branding, Business Law & Bold Pivots
Nov 13, 2025
Bonnie Blackman on Reinventing Yourself After Failure
Oct 30, 2025
Daine Patton: From Pest Control to Building a Wildlife Business
Oct 16, 2025
Greg Harris on Building Quantum Workplace
Oct 12, 2025
Nathan Karaway- The Unfiltered Rise of Premier Brick
Oct 09, 2025
Sustainable Furniture & Female Grit: Susan Pilato’s Bold Climb with Mantra
Oct 02, 2025
Ep 9 Surf Shops, Apparel, and Entrepreneur Grit with Steven Vitale
Sep 25, 2025
Ep 8 Jess Loseke- From Bourbon Barrels to Business Boss – The Midwest Barrel Story
Sep 18, 2025
Ep 7 Eric Prellwitz- PrellWitz Exteriors
Sep 11, 2025
Ep 6.5 – How to Update Your Social Media (and Why It Matters) – Mini Marketing Series
Sep 09, 2025
Ep 6- Steven Stark- How Thriftworld Built 8 Stores Without Selling Out
Sep 04, 2025
Ep 5.5 – Why Your Messaging Matters (Mini Marketing Series)
Sep 02, 2025
Ep 5 – Nicole Biscuiti: Inventing a Patented Sports Bra and Knowing When to Walk Away
Aug 28, 2025
Ep 4.5 – Why You Actually Need a Marketing Strategy (Mini Marketing Series)
Aug 26, 2025
Ep 4 – Sarah Cano: From Hailstorm Hustle to Roofing Powerhouse
Jul 10, 2025
Ep 3.5 – What Makes a Brand Look Like a Brand? (Mini Episode)
Jul 08, 2025
Ep 3 – Mike Ware: Serial Entrepreneur, Snow Removal King & Sales Strategist
Jul 04, 2025
Ep 2.5 – The Essence of Branding (Mini Marketing Series)
Jul 03, 2025
Ep 2 – Natalie Micale: How She Built a 6-Figure Marketing Agency from Scratch
Jul 02, 2025
🎧 Ep 1.5 – What Is a Brand? (Mini Marketing Series)
Jul 01, 2025
Ep 1 – Chris Beecham: From Selling Plasma to Selling Merch
Jun 30, 2025