Best Altan Podcasts (2025)

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If that happened consistently it would drive me mad! 1:11:54

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Episode 11: Leonard Barry If that happened consistently it would drive me mad! Summary In this episode of 'In Tune with Tradition’, Tara engages in a deep conversation with uileann piper Leonard Barry about the significance of Irish music sessions, the etiquette involved, and the importance of respect and listening in traditional music. They explor…

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#136: When It’s Time to Let Your Business Go... and What to Do Next (Sehreen Noor Ali, Te Cura Labs & Sleuth) 1:00:44

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This is our last episode of 2025! We'll see you back here in January 2026 <3 Meet Sehreen Noor Ali, a zero-to-one founder who made one of the hardest decisions in entrepreneurship: letting go of a business that was technically working. Sehreen co-founded Sleuth, a venture-backed pediatric health startup that reached 64,000+ families, earned Fast Co…

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#135: How to Build a Membership That 10x's Your Recurring Revenue (Mike Morrison, Membership Geeks & Membership Academy) 1:04:07

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Most founders dream about launching a membership because they want predictable recurring revenue. But here’s the truth: recurring revenue only works when you create recurring value. This week, we’re joined by Mike Morrison, co-founder of Membership Academy and one of the most trusted experts in the membership space. Over the past decade, Mike has h…

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Live from the Ennis Trad Festival 2025 1:23:21

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Summary This episode of 'In Tune with Tradition' features a live discussion at the Ennis Trad Festival in November 2025. The panel consisted of fiddle player, Siobhan Peoples, multi-instrumentalist Autumn Rhodes and dancer and listener, Carmel Greene. We explore the essence of Irish traditional music sessions, exploring the roles of musicians, danc…

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#134: How to Build a $100M Self-Funded Business (Tracy Holland, InnerFifth & GoodWill Brands) 1:09:52

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Meet Tracy Holland, the founder who built HatchBeauty into a $100M+ powerhouse and more than $750M in lifetime revenue, without a single dollar of VC or PE. While most founders get told they have to raise to scale, Tracy built a completely self-funded engine that outperformed venture-backed competitors. She turned a $2M agency into her investor, ne…

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#46: Why Thermal Data Will Transform Earth Observation (feat. Constellr’s Max Gulde, Co-Founder & CEO) 50:07

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What if you could take the temperature of the entire planet - accurately, continuously, and in high resolution? In this episode, we sit down with Max Gulde, co-founder & CEO of Constellr, whose team is launching a global thermal intelligence layer powered by microsatellites. Their goal: unlock new capabilities across agriculture, defense, urban pla…

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#133: How Entrepreneurs Survive Mental-Health Breakdowns (And Prevent Them) (Evita Robinson & Tania Kottoor) 1:06:17

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Meet Evita Robinson, founder of NoMadness Travel Tribe, and Tania Kottoor, founder of WEST X EAST — two powerhouse entrepreneurs whose founder journeys include Emmy wins, global communities, brand deals, motherhood, and milestone growth… but also panic attacks, postpartum crises, leadership burnout, financial pressure, and the kind of emotional unr…

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#132: Human-First Growth: How to Scale & Bootstrap to 80 Employees (Brooke Maclean, Marketwake) 1:07:03

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Meet Brooke MacLean, CEO of Marketwake, the award-winning, 5x Inc. 5000 digital agency that scaled to 80 employees by doing something radically simple: She built the business around humans. Before Marketwake, Brooke became CEO of a tech company at just 26, navigating a massive pivot, rebuilding product, and leading through chaos. But it wasn’t unti…

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Fairy Forts and Changelings 55:17

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Summary This episode is a collaboration between Tara Connaghan (In Tune with Tradition podcast) and Shannon Heaton (Irish Music Stories podcast). It delves into the rich tapestry of Irish folklore, particularly focusing on the mystical traditions surrounding fairies and fairy forts. The conversation explores how these supernatural elements are inte…

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#131: Grieving While Building: When Life Falls Apart but the Work Doesn't Stop (Nicole Staple) 1:10:16

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Meet Nicole Staple, co-founder of Brideside — once a fast-growing bridal startup with retail locations across the country and millions in venture funding. In 2019, as her company scaled, Nicole’s husband was re-diagnosed with terminal cancer. She found herself signing a $7M term sheet in the same window she learned it was the endgame. Months later,…

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#130: How to Monetize Your Content Into 5-Figure Deals in 7 Months (Dulma Altan) 43:27

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Meet Dulma Altan, founder, creator, and the woman Forbes calls “the queen of business TikTok.” In just seven months, she turned a 100-day content experiment into a six-figure creator business—earning brand deals with ByteDance and fintech companies, growing an audience of 30K+, and proving that you don’t need millions of followers to make meaningfu…

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#129: How to Get Acquired (Lexi Grant & Carrie Kerpen) 59:24

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Meet Lexi Grant, founder of They Got Acquired, and Carrie Kerpen, founder of The Whisper Group—two powerhouses helping founders rewrite what success looks like when it’s time to sell. While the startup world glorifies IPOs and billion-dollar exits, the truth is: less than 1% of companies ever IPO and yet thousands of founders sell their businesses …

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5 million triplets on the banjo, I’ve been that Idiot 47:54

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Summary In this episode, Tara discusses the significance of Irish music sessions with renowned banjo player Enda Scahill. They explore the social and musical dynamics of sessions, the evolution of personal playing styles, and the importance of etiquette and community in music. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by musicians, especiall…

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#128: How to Build a Referral Flywheel that Generates 80% of Multi-Millions (Caitlin Bartley, cred) 1:04:08

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Meet Caitlin Bartley, founder of Cred PR, the 7-figure, all-women agency behind some of the biggest thought leadership events in the world. When Caitlin came back from Australia with no investors, no plan, and no promise of success, she gave herself one challenge: Can I build something sustainable from scratch? What started as a one-woman operation…

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#127: How One Mom Turned $200 into $16K in 30 Days (Then a $1M Brand) (Laci Hewett, Saltwater Boys Co) 1:05:55

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Meet Laci Hewett, founder of Saltwater Boys Co., the million-dollar kids’ clothing brand that started with a $200 heat press and a single Facebook post. Laci wasn’t trying to start a business—she was a hospice nurse on maternity leave, craving a creative outlet after years of burnout. But one T-shirt, made for her sons and shared in a mom group, ch…

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#45: Science Fiction Made Real: Building Europe’s Reentry Capsules (feat. Sebastian Klaus, CEO) 55:02

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What goes up must come down - but in Europe, nothing comes back from space. That’s the problem Sebastian Klaus, co-founder & CEO of Atmos Space Cargo, set out to solve. After a career that spanned aerospace engineering, special forces missions, and a commercial pilot’s license, Sebastian is now leading a team building reentry capsules with inflatab…

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#126: The $20M Build, Burnout, & Brave Goodbye: How to Grow and Let Go of Your Business (Tracy Lawrence, Chewse) 1:11:47

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Meet Tracy Lawrence, founder of Chewse, the catering marketplace she scaled from a Word Doc MVP and $10 eFax line to $20M+ in revenue, 300 employees, and $40M raised. While most founders obsess over tech and funnels, Tracy built Chewse by doing the unscalable—running her first 100 orders manually, walking into restaurants cold, and building trust o…

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#44: Mapping Forests in 3D: KappaZeta’s Bold Satellite Mission (feat. Martin Jüssi, Space Mission Manager) 42:26

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Most satellites see the Earth in two dimensions. But what if we could measure not just the surface, but the height and volume of what covers it - forests, crops, even infrastructure? That’s the mission of KappaZeta, an Estonian startup building a 3D Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) constellation that could transform how we monitor our planet. In this…

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A teen perspective 15:05

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Summary In this episode, young fiddlers from Donegal share their insights on the importance of music sessions, their experiences, and the etiquette involved. They discuss how sessions serve as a platform for sharing music, building confidence, and fostering community among musicians. The conversation also touches on the significance of listening, l…

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#125: Sexual Harassment While Fundraising (Meghan French Dunbar & Helena Fogarty) 1:06:07

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Meet Megan French Dunbar and Helena Fougner - two serial entrepreneurs who’ve raised millions, coached founders through the toughest fundraising climates, and are breaking the silence on a topic too many founders whisper about: sexual harassment while fundraising. From being propositioned at investor dinners to boundary-testing “meetings” that were…

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You go for the music, You stay for the people 57:14

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Summary In this episode, Shannon Heaton and Tara explore the nuances of session etiquette in Irish music. They discuss the social nature of music sessions, share personal experiences, and delve into the importance of communication and community building. The conversation highlights the joys and challenges of participating in sessions, the significa…

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The Bodhrán Episode Part 2 1:02:20

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Summary In this episode, Aimée Farrell-Courtney discusses the intricacies of session etiquette in Irish traditional music, focusing on the importance of volume control, positioning, and creating an inclusive environment for all musicians. She emphasises the need for clear communication, establishing guidelines, and fostering a supportive community …

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#124: How to Leverage Your Network to Unlock 10x More Opportunities (Nicole Vasquez, Momentum by Design) 35:47

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Meet Nicole Vasquez, serial entrepreneur, connector, and co-founder of Momentum by Design. Nicole has built and sold multiple businesses, from coworking spaces to global tech platforms, all powered by one thing: her network. While many founders burn themselves out on cold outreach and ads, Nicole built a business flywheel by nurturing authentic rel…

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#123: Co-Founder Breakups: 5 Lessons for Ending Without Burning Everything Down (Lizmarie Oliveras, Creadora) 1:16:56

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Meet Lizmarie Oliveras, my first co-founder EVER. We didn’t just start a company together, we built a vision from scratch. We were scrappy, driven, and 100% convinced of our vision. But here’s the thing no one tells you: building a business together is one challenge, but building a partnership that can survive growth, personal changes, and differen…

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#122: How She Walked Away from a Multi-Million Dollar Business (Corri McFadden, eDrop Off) 43:41

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Meet Corri McFadden, founder of eDropoff, the former multi-million dollar luxury consignment business that helped pioneer an entire industry. She launched with $36 in her bank account, scaled to national recognition, and even landed a VH1 show. But 15 years later, Corey made the kind of power move most founders are too afraid to make: she walked aw…

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The Bodhrán Episode Part 1 1:00:24

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Summary In this conversation, Tara Connaghan and Aimée Farrell Courtney explore the vibrant world of traditional Irish music, focusing on the role of the bodhrán and the importance of community, respect, and inclusivity in music sessions. Aimée shares her journey in building a global Trad Drum community, emphasising the need for positive experience…

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Unlocking the Magic of a Session 1:02:18

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Keywords Irish music, traditional music, music sessions, flute player, Kevin Crawford, session etiquette, community, learning music, teaching music, Irish culture, magic session Summary In this engaging conversation, Kevin Crawford, a renowned flute player in Irish traditional music, shares his insights on the significance of music sessions, the jo…

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#121: 5 Steps to 7-Figure Government Contracts (Christine Goodwin & Julianne Skinner, banduri) 1:00:06

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Meet Christine and Jules, co-founders of Bandary, the engineering duo who turned a napkin sketch into a multi–7-figure government consulting firm. Christine was a single mom in a toxic job, Jules was the more risk-averse operator—but together, they walked away from a broken system to build a business that now lands multi-million dollar government c…

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Musical Breakthroughs 1:11:38

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Keywords Irish traditional music, session etiquette, Martin Hayes, music culture, social dynamics, listening skills, respect for tradition, performance pressure, rhythm in music, community, musical breakthroughs Takeaways The podcast explores unwritten rules of session etiquette in Irish traditional music. Music sessions are as much about social co…

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Becoming one with your music 1:03:34

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Keywords Irish traditional music, session etiquette, community, camaraderie, listening, singing, dance, evolution, music sessions, respect Summary In this inaugural episode of 'In Tune with Tradition', Tara Connaghan and Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh delve into the rich tapestry of Irish traditional music sessions. They explore the unwritten etiquette that …

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#120: How 1 Contact Turned Into a Global Business Deal: The Relationship Approach to a Multi-Million Dollar Brand (Mona Bavar, DLISH) 1:09:12

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Meet Mona Bavar, founder of DLISH, the multi-million dollar premium gifting company that scaled without ads, a sales team, or even inventory. While most product founders chase traffic and pour cash into ads, Mona took a different route: she went deep, not wide. One thoughtfully curated gift turned into a 750-unit deal with Pfizer—and that one conne…

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#119: 5 Ways to Turn Zero Ads & No Team into 300% Growth and a Multi-Million Dollar Business (Tara Milburn, Ethical Swag) 1:08:10

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Meet Tara Milburn, founder of Ethical Swag, the multi-million dollar product-based business that grew 300% in one year without paid ads, a sales team, or outside funding. In an industry known for cheap promo products and race-to-the-bottom pricing, Tara built a different kind of company. She used her full-time job to quietly fund and validate her i…

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#118: How to Navigate Non-Profit DeFunding & STILL Build a Multi-Million Dollar Organization (Sandee Kastrul, i.c. Stars) (VAULT) 1:04:59

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Meet Sandee Kastrul, founder of i.c.stars, the multi-million dollar nonprofit that’s redefining what impact looks like in 2025. While nonprofits across the country are facing massive funding cuts, Sandee didn’t wait for a lifeline, she built a business. From bootstrapping during the dot-com bust to securing Fortune 500 partnerships, Sandee created …

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We Asked, You Answered...Now We’re Goin’ Deeper 7:35

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Y’all know I keep it real with you and today’s no different. In this quick update, I’m sharing some updates we’re making on the Get Sh!t Done podcast to better meet this moment we’re all in. Because let’s be honest... this year has already been A LOT. After hearing from y’all in our latest survey (thank you!), I sat with your feedback and reflected…

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C2 E42 That's Why It's Called Role Play 51:03

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After a long rest, Ailen manages to decipher the rest of the journal.

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C2 E41 Reflux Save 37:21

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The party faces difficult decisions as they escape the prison.

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C2 E40 Reverse Dungeon Crawl 47:10

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The party has destroyed the barrier engine deep in the prison, but now must fight their way back through the upper levels to escape.

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#117: How to Bootstrap from $23K to $12 Million in an ‘Unsexy’ Industry (Caitlin Murphy, Global Gateway Logistics) 1:13:30

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Meet Caitlin Murphy, founder of Global Gateway Logistics, who turned a $23K personal credit line, no outside funding, and a single vendor relationship into a $12M+ global freight-forwarding business. In an industry most founders overlook like logistics, Caitlin built a resilient, systems-driven company that scales smart.. In this episode, Caitlin s…

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#43: Finance Secrets from Space: How to Invest - and Attract Investment (feat. Bogdan Gogulan, NewSpace Capital CEO) 54:09

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Most VCs don’t grow up dreaming about corner offices. Bogdan Gogulan did - and he got one, or close enough. Starting as an analyst climbing the corporate finance ladder, Bogdan’s journey to becoming CEO of a space-focused venture capital firm is nothing short of impressive. In this episode , he opens up about how the space industry surprised him, w…

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#116: How a $39 Pricing Experiment Turned Into $1M in 11 Months (Liz Giorgi, Soona) 59:51

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Meet Liz Giorgi, co-founder and CEO of Soona, the tech-enabled content studio that’s helped thousands of eCommerce brands level up their visual content—without the agency overhead. Liz didn’t start with VC money or a big team. She bootstrapped her way to $1M in 11 months and kept the momentum going with over 40% year-over-year growth, scaling to 8-…

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C2 E39 Prison Break(s) 52:58

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Our elven warriors continue their battle against the furnace guardian and soot caps.

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C2 E38 Now He's Going to Feel It 49:23

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Butch, distraught by the physical changes he's experiencing after inhaling the black smokey poison, rushes deeper into the prison. The party once again encounters the ghostly being in the middle of sacrificing prisoners upon an altar.

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C2 E37 Smoking Can Kill You 47:15

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In the depths of the prison, our elves encounter a ghostly presence just before being attacked.

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#115: How She Went from $2K to $1 Million Per Employee, Raised $14 Million with NO Network & What She'd Do Differently (Lisa Curtis, Kuli Kuli) 50:37

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Meet Lisa Curtis, founder of Kuli Kuli, the superfood company that went from a Peace Corps idea and $2K in savings to raising $14M+ and landing on the shelves of 11,000+ stores across the U.S. Lisa didn’t come from the food industry. She didn’t have a network or a fancy launch budget. But she built a business that cracked into Whole Foods, scaled t…

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#114: How to Scale to 6-Figures in 1 Year Then to $3M Using Fractional Talent (Amy Giggey, Talent to Team) 59:23

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Meet Amy Giggey, founder of Talent to Team, the HR consultancy helping early-stage companies build lean, high-performing teams without the burnout. After leaving a demanding corporate role—and navigating a divorce and solo parenting, Amy bootstrapped her way to a 6-figure year one and scaled to $3M using a fractional talent model that works with yo…

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C2 E36 Barry Was Here 34:57

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The Elves have disguised themselves as three guards, two clerics, and a prisoner being escorted to the prison. They make their way into the depths of the dungeons.

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C2 E35 Ichor Licker 24:09

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Butch performs a small amount of butchering on Buhan, and then acts even more strangely than normal. A plan is made to infiltrate the prison.

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C2 E34 Just the Tips 39:48

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After Ailen and Lankrell recover, at least enough for now, the party seeks out some privacy to plan their next step.

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#113: Part 2: When to Shut Down a Business: How to Exit with Clarity (Yulkendy Valdez & Samantha Pratt Asante) (Replay) 57:47

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Meet Yulkendy Valdez (Forefront) and Samantha Pratt (ClickEngage), two powerhouse founders who built edtech companies rooted in impact, raised capital, got the accolades and still chose to shut it all down. Why? Because scaling the wrong thing isn’t success, it’s burnout. And in this radically honest episode, they break down how walking away became…

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#112 Part 1: When to Persist After Losing 50% Revenues: Leading Through a Crisis (Elena Valentine, SkillScout) (REPLAY) 58:58

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Meet Elena Valentine, founder of Skill Scout, the video storytelling company on a mission to humanize the modern workplace. Elena didn’t just survive one of the biggest economic shocks of our generation—she led through it with clarity, conviction, and zero layoffs, even after losing 50% of her company’s revenue overnight. In this episode, Elena bre…