586 Stephen Ridley: Founder of Ridley Academy

On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Stephen Ridley, an internationally acclaimed musician and Founder of Ridley Academy. Stephen's journey is inspiring—from his humble beginnings in South Yorkshire to leaving a career in investment banking to pursue his passion for music. Now, he’s performed in over 60 countries and founded Ridley Academy, one of the fastest-growing online piano schools.Stephen shares how he transitioned from banking to music, the challenges he faced, and the impact Ridley Academy is making in music education worldwide. If you’re interested in music, entrepreneurship, or following your passion, this episode is full of valuable insights. Tune in to hear Stephen’s story and the power of music education. Now on The Kara Goldin Show. Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Stephen Ridley and Ridley Academy: https://www.youtube.com/@StephenRidleyTV https://www.instagram.com/stephenridley/ https://www.facebook.com/mrstephenridley/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ridleyacademy https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrstephenridley/ https://x.com/MrStephenRidley https://www.ridleyacademy.com Sponsored By: Cymbiotika - Go to Cymbiotika.com/Kara for 20% off plus free shipping on your subscription order. Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/586

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