Take The Leap
By Victoria Proppe & Ashlan Glazier-Anderson
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Take the Leap is the podcast where we get real about the rollercoaster that is entrepreneurship and life.
Sure, some folks make running a business look like a walk in the park, but let's be honest – it's more like a wild ride through a theme park with unexpected twists and turns!
Join us your co-hosts, Victoria & Ashlan, as we spill the beans on our own real-life experiences and shine a spotlight on some amazing guests. From the highs of success stories to the lows of epic failures, and hey, we'll even throw in some cringe-worthy, laugh-out-loud embarrassing moments for good measure!
So buckle up and tune in every week for a dose of raw, unfiltered truth about what it's really like to chase your dreams and build a business. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just dipping your toes into the startup world, we've got something for everyone. Even if it's just to make you think, "I'm so glad I didn't do what they did!"
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#129: The Realities of Workplace Transitions, Succession Planning, and Normalizing People Leaving
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May 12, 2026 |
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#128: Building a Business that Fits Your Life Goals, Not the Other Way Around
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May 07, 2026 |
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#127: What 4 Months of Solo Travel Taught Eunice About Business and Life
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May 05, 2026 |
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Extended Break - Back with New Episodes on May 5
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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We're on Spring Break
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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#126: Before You Scale - What Every Business Owner Needs to Know
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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#125: Building a Values-Driven Agency with Nick Footer
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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#124: Burnout is a Culture Problem, Not a Personal Failure
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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#123: Boundaries, Burnout, and Better Nonprofit Leadership
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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#122: You Don’t Need More Followers, You Need Better Ones
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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#121: The Audience-Building Strategy Most Entrepreneurs Skip
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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#120: When a Business Pivot is Actually a Homecoming
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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#119: The Pivot that Finally Felt Like Alignment with Dusti Arab
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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#118: Nonprofits, Burnout, and the Case for Supporting What Already Exists
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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#117: Why Nonprofit Leaders Need Peer Support and Community Now More Than Ever
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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#116: How to Protect Your Business from Email Scams and AI Spoofing
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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#115: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know About Cybersecurity with Brady Helkenn
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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#114: How to Simplify Marketing When You’re Under-Resourced
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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#113: You Don’t Have to Scale to Be Successful with Liz Ruf
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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#112 - Sales for Small Business Owners: A Better Way to Think About Selling
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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#111: Sales is Life: How to Lead (and Sell) Without Feeling Sleazy
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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#110: Why Support Systems Matter More Than You Think
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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#109: Ditching the One-Size-Fits-All Business Advice with Alayna Weimer
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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#108: Conversations About Nonprofit Sustainability and Burnout
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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#107: From Burnout to Boundaries: Building a Consulting Practice for the Long Haul
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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#106: Business Emergency Funds – The Money Move Entrepreneurs are Guilty of Avoiding
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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#105: Your Money Mindset is an Important Business Strategy with Julie Stair
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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#104: Streamline + Gather, Our Words of the Year + How We’re Approaching 2026
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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#103: How to Shine in the Family Room and the Boardroom with Mark Mohammadpour
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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#102: Stop Forcing “Traditional” Networking (Do This Instead)
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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#101: Permission to Market Authentically & Stop Forcing What Doesn’t Fit
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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We're Taking a Break for the Holidays
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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#100: Stop Trying to Beat the Algorithm and Start Building a Strategy
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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#099: From Bartending Burnout to Building a Social Media Marketing Business
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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#098: Leading with Your Values, Human-Centric Branding, and a Reminder to Rest
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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#097: Human-Centric Storytelling with Photographer and Filmmaker Eliana Mendez
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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#096: Normalizing Messy Money & Building Systems that Work for You and Your Brain
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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#095: Why Your Finances Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Work
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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#094: From Nonprofits to Entrepreneurs–Why Storytelling Matters
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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#093: Beyond the Hero’s Journey: Storytelling that Builds Trust and Collective Action
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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#092: Real Talk on Burnout, Boundaries, and Better Leadership
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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#091: Practicing Intersectional Leadership with Zhou Fang
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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#090: The Power of Co-Founders: What We Learned from One Foot Over
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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#089: One Foot Over the Line: Building a Strategy-First B2B Agency with Stephen Brent May & Hami Arrington
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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#088: Pre-Production Mastery: What We’ve Learned from Sasquatch Media Grounds
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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#087: Season 3 Premiere with Mary Williams at Sasquatch Media Grounds
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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#086: Our Take the Leap Stories, Reflecting on Our Journeys and What Comes Next
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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#085: Take the Leap is Taking a Break: Our Super Recap Episode
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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#084: Building Community, Not Just a Business: Michael Jonas on Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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#083: Mindful Marketing: Real Talk About Content, Confidence & Connection with Jyssica Leilani
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Get Your Marketing Sh🌼t Together: A 4-week cohort for small business owners who are done winging it
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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#082: Stop Competing, Start Collaborating: Convening Changemakers with Natalia Kay-O'Brien
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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#081: Don’t Wing It: Why Reliable Systems Matter at Every Business Stage
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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#080: Unsubscribing from Overwhelm: Boundaries, Inbox Zero, and Making Space with Peya Robbins
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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#079: Your Story Matters & Why This Podcast Centers Entrepreneurs' Stories
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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#078: One Year In: Evolving Your Brand, Adjusting Your Niche, and Designing a Business That Works for You
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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#077: Finding Your Flow: Why Structure Fuels Creativity
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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#076: From the Spreadsheets to the Bed Sheets: Building Systems that Actually Feel Good with Veronica Yanhs
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May 29, 2025 |
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#075: Making the Most of Downtime: Systems, Strategy, and Staying Ready
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May 27, 2025 |
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#074: Finding Your Voice: How Storytelling Can Change Your Life with Eunice Brownlee
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May 22, 2025 |
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#073: Stop Listening to Bad Advice: Embracing Your Entrepreneurial Intuition
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May 20, 2025 |
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#072: Finding Harmony: How to Balance Your Fire and Flow as an Entrepreneur with Asmâa Methqal
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May 15, 2025 |
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#071: The Value of You: Why Your Time and Energy Matter More Than Hours Worked
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May 13, 2025 |
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#070: Building a Tech Company That Values Creativity and Flexibility with Charles Howard
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May 08, 2025 |
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#069: You’re Never Too Small for Systems: CRMs, Admin, and Getting It Together
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May 06, 2025 |
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#068: Writing That Works: Building Confidence and Clarity with Samantha Pollack
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May 01, 2025 |
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#067: Building a Business at Any Age: It’s Never Too Late
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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#066: Burn It Down to Build It Better: Rejecting Toxic Productivity & Decolonizing Business with Marina Martinez-Bateman
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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#065: Follow Curiosity, Not Trends
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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#064: Start Small, Think Big: Why CRMs Are Built for Your Bad Days with Aman Thakral
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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#063: It's Never Too Late to Leap: Redefining Success After Retirement with Vicki Semanie
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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#062: Why Weird Works: What It Really Takes to Stand Out and Connect with Megan Eckman
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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#061: Stop Shouting Into the Void: Why Connection Beats Content
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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#060: Relationships Over Algorithms: Building Referral-Worthy Businesses with Dusti Arab
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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#059: Pivot Don’t Panic–Staying Resilient in Uncertain Times
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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#058: Beyond Performative: How to Actually Live Your DEI Values with Nel Taylor
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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#057: Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable–The Secret of Entrepreneurial Success
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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#056: Blending Beauty & Function: Jeni Nguyen’s Journey to Creating Bunny-Friendly Furniture
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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#055: Lessons in Business: When to Say Yes, No, and F*ck You
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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#054: Why Small Businesses Can’t Ignore Cybersecurity (And What to Do About It) with Brady Helkenn
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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#053: Beyond the Girlboss Era: How to Build a Business Without Burnout
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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#052: Clearing the Deck: How to Make Space for What Truly Matters with Danielle Dinkelman
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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#051: Building a Business with Intention: Ethical Entrepreneurship & Conscious Consumerism
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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#050: Slow Fashion, Big Impact: Inside the World of Sustainable Baby Clothing with Ana Goodwin
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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#049: Trusting Your Talent & Controlling Your Thoughts
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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#048: The Power of Storytelling: Insights from Award-Winning Video Producer Kalei Beamon
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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#047: The Price of Success: Why Imposter Syndrome Never Goes Away
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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#046: Lessons from Starting, Scaling, and Sustaining Three Businesses with Joseph Gardonis
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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#045: Riding the Rollercoaster Navigating the Ups and Downs in Business
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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#044: Navigating Imposter Syndrome & Why Mindset Matters with Tami Adams
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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#043: Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Support System
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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#042: Entrepreneurship is Hope: The Magical Messiness of Being Your Own Boss with Gresham W. Harkless Jr.
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Ashlan's I AM CEO Podcast Episode: CEO Helps Small Businesses Create a Sustainable Marketing Strategy
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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#041: The Librarian’s Guide to Business with Mary Williams: Systems, Stories & Scaling with Joy
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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#040: Breaking the Scarcity Mindset: Money Mindset & Entrepreneurship
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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#039: All Money Isn’t Good Money: Spencer Hill on Building Authentic Relationships to Succeed in Business
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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#038: Community Over Competition: Building Stronger Connections in 2025
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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#037: Community Matters: Elizabeth Doerr on Parenting, Building Resilience, and Finding Balance
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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#036: Welcoming 2025 & Leaving Behind 2024
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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#035: Leaving Well & Navigating Transitions with Naomi Hattaway
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Practical Strategies for Staying Productive with Rahti Gorfien
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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Tips for Introverts with Nedra Rezinas
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Co-Creating Solutions with Fatima Jawaid Marty
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Focusing on Self-Care with Danielle Dinkelman
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Dec 28, 2024 |
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Reducing Stress to Improve Your Health with Jana Burkholder
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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Finding Design Inspiration with Ana Goodwin
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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Owning Your Value with Peya Robbins
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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When You Should Burn Bridges with Tracey Lam
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Reflecting on the Importance of Racial Equity with Amani Austin
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Social Media Success with Danielle & Samantha Glassman
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Not Believing in Yourself is Costly with Eline Poot
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Owning Your History & Overcoming Stigma with Nel Taylor
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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The Life Changing Experience of Entrepreneurship with Natalia Kay-O'Brien
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Balancing Entrepreneurship & Parenthood with Elizabeth Doerr
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Rest & Recover to Avoid Burnout with Mark Mohammadpour
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Tips for Getting Out of a Creative Rut with Allison Cook
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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How to Create Content Consistently with Mary Williams
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Back and Better: Season 2 Premiere Date Revealed!
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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#034: Our Season 1 Finale
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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#033: Believing You are Enough with Rahti Gorfien
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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#032: Marketing Your Business Authentically with Nedra Rezinas
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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#031: 3 Marketing Mistakes That Are Costing You Potential Clients from the Amplify Your Marketing Message Podcast
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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#030: Approaching Entrepreneurship with Intentionality with Fatima Jawaid Marty
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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#029: Not Burning Bridges, Documenting Your Processes and Having a Leaving Well Policy from the Leaving Well Podcast
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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#028: Prioritizing Self-Care for Entrepreneurs with Danielle Dinkelman
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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#027: Business Insights from the School of Moxie Podcast
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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#026: Healing Your Relationship with Your Body & Food with Jana Burkholder
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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#025: Using AI in Your Business
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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#024: Crafting a Handmade and Sustainable Business with Ana Goodwin
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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#023: Special Announcement: Take the Leap (The Course) is Live Now!
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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#022: Something More with Peya Robbins
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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#021: Creating Content Consistently
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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#020: Self-Awareness and Career Fulfillment with Tracey Lam
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May 30, 2024 |
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#019: How to Know When it is Time to Go
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May 28, 2024 |
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#018: Building Community with Amani Austin
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May 23, 2024 |
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#017: Celebrating Your Wins
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May 21, 2024 |
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Flashback Episode: "You are Your Best System with Mary Williams”
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May 16, 2024 |
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Flashback Episode: "Episode 11: Knowing Your Value & Charging What You're Worth"
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May 14, 2024 |
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#016: Sisterpreneurs: Building a Business Together with Guests Danielle & Samantha Glassman
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May 09, 2024 |
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#015: Let's Talk About De-Influencing
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May 07, 2024 |
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#014: The Anxious Entrepreneur with Guest Eline Poot
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May 02, 2024 |
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#013: How to Not Be an Asshole While Networking
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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#012: Redefining Nonprofit Culture with Nel Taylor
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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#011: Knowing Your Value & Charging What You're Worth
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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#010: Believe in Yourself & Your Business with Natalia Kay-O’Brien
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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#009: Reflections from First-Time Podcasters
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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#008: Parenting, Entrepreneurship, & Climate Action with Elizabeth Doerr
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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#007: Entrepreneurship & The Perils of Procrastination
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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#006: Build Your Company’s Culture of Well-being with Mark Mohammadpour
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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#005: The Best & Worst Things About Working for Yourself
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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#004: Entrepreneurship for the Creative Soul with Allison Cook
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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#003: The End of the Girlboss & Boss Babe Era
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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#002: You are Your Best System with Mary Williams
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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#001: Are You Ready to Take the Leap?
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Trailer: What Is Take the Leap?
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Trailer: Meet Ashlan & Tory! Are You Ready to Take the Leap?
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Mar 13, 2024 |