Best Beate Chelette Podcasts (2026)

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Ep #206: Success Wasn’t Supposed To Hurt 32:06

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: A year after everything burned, the pain hasn’t softened. It’s still back-breaking. Still soul-stealing. And there’s a piece of me that will never come back. This episode is not about moving on. It’s a one-year-later reflection on loss, identity, and what leadership looks like when nothing is restored—only revealed.…

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Ep #205: Michele Novack: Laid Off, Broke, and Burned Out—Then She Built Something Better 28:01

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: What do you do when the life you built disappears overnight? In this episode of The Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, Michele Novack shares the moment her career—and identity—came to a full stop. After 30 years in the same industry, and now in her 50s, Michelle received the call no one is prepa…

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Ep #204: John Stewart Hill: The Moment Life Gave Him A Choice 28:07

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: SUICIDE WARNING - TRIGGER WARNING What do you do when you’ve tried everything—and nothing worked? A note for listeners: this episode includes an honest reflection on a period of deep emotional and spiritual distress, including a moment of asking God to take one’s life. Please take care while listening. In this episo…

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Ep #203: Todd Hagopian: Burned Out, Brilliant, or Bipolar? 31:42

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: Can a mental health diagnosis make you a better leader? Todd Hagopian says yes.. After 15 years undiagnosed with bipolar disorder, Todd faced a terrifying tradeoff: sanity or success. When medication stabilized his life but muted the hypomanic edge that powered his output, he did what founders do, he built a system …

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Ep #202: Holly Porter: Her 70-Day Fight for Life and the Message She Brought Back 28:04

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: What happens when a mother of seven and a fearless serial entrepreneur—someone who has built 11 companies, and lived life in constant forward motion—suddenly finds herself on her own deathbed for 70 days? In this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, Holly Porter reveals the 70-day b…

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Ep #201: Shelley Goldstein: How to Lead When You’re Afraid to Speak 27:16

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: Most leaders don’t struggle with ideas. They struggle with articulating them. Because how can you be heard if you can’t find the right words? In this episode of The Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, I talk with Shelley Goldstein, founder of Remarkable Speaking, about why so many experts choke a…

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Ep #200: The Truth Nobody Admits After Disaster 29:31

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: You’ve followed the “right” steps and things are not where you’d like them to be. This is a time of massive transformation, systems are breaking, hustle culture is broken, nobody wants to wait until some point in the future to be happy. If you are questioning your path, your identity, or your place in this rapidly s…

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Ep #199: Patrick van der Burght: How They Make You Say YES — The Science of Persuasion 34:17

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: We’re living through a trust crisis. Audiences recognize even the best hidden pitch from a mile away, customers tune out, and “ethical marketing” has become a buzzword hiding high-pressure sales tactics. So what is ethical persuasion — and does it influence without manipulation? In this episode of The Business Growt…

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Ep #198: Christopher Wesley: How Do You Survive after Losing Everything? 29:59

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: What happens when life strips away everything — your home, your art, your sense of self? In this episode of The Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, I speak with Christopher Wesley, a storyteller and transformation coach who lost everything in the Altadena fire. But instead of letting tragedy defi…

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Ep #197: Suzanne Raja: How to Align Power, Pleasure, and Purpose in Love 33:41

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: We’re mastering business, money, and personal growth — but why does business success often mean that high-achievers feel empty in love? We live in a world that glorifies hustle and independence. Myself included, many of us believe there is a reward for doing everything on our own. Meet Suzanne Raja, co-founder of Wa…

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Ep #196: Donovan Pyle: Fired for Telling the Truth: How the Insurance Industry Really Works 29:14

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: Why are healthcare costs skyrocketing for small businesses—while coverage keeps getting worse? 🤯 Benefits are important incentives for businesses to provide to their employees. And then you find out how your “advisor” really gets paid. In this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, I …

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Ep #195: Maria Brinck: Power Without Balance: The Cost of Unchecked Masculinity 27:31

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: Why do we keep trusting the loudest person in the room instead of the most capable one? We seem drawn to the tall, bold, confident, and the loud, but not always to the wise. I invited Maria Brinck, founder of Zynergy International, and author of The Leadership We Need, to help me unpack this uncomfortable truth. Mar…

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Ep #194: Melissa Monte: From Jail Cell to A Million Downloads: The Truth About Reinventing Yourself 32:50

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: We live in a world where we are compelled to showcase how great our lives are. Yet, on the inside many of us are fighting silent battles with shame, trauma, and are trying to hide the parts of ourselves that we don’t want others to see. Melissa Monte, host of the Mind Love podcast, knows that feeling all too well. D…

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Ep #193: Sheridan Ruth: Losing My Hair, My Husband, and My Life—How I Rebuilt from Zero 36:12

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: What happens when your body turns against you? For Sheridan Ruth, that question became brutally real. By 25, she had lost her hair, her eyebrows, and her lashes. At the same time, she faced the suicide of her husband and the collapse of her life in Colombia. The grief, the shame, and the pressure to keep going until…

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Ep #192: Dr. Christiane Schroeter: From Anxiety to Action: The STEP Method That Actually Works 27:22

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: Entrepreneurs deal with fear, anxiety, and overwhelm daily. Dr. Christiane Schröter does not just acknowledge it—she teaches how to turn it into momentum. In this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, Dr. Christiane Schroeter introduces the STEP framework (Simplify, Tell, Examine, Pr…

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Ep #191: Dr. Debi Silber: The Truth About Betrayal No One Talks About… 30:53

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: Betrayal cuts deep. It’s not just emotional pain but often impacts your health, your work, and your ability to trust again. In this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, I sit down with Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute, to uncover why betra…

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Ep #190: Tanner Haas: Protect Your Privacy NOW: Why FreedomChat Changes the Game 35:44

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: Privacy isn’t free—and Tanner Haas is here to prove it. In this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, we cut through the noise about so-called “end-to-end encryption” and uncover what’s really happening when you send that photo, video, or text. Tanner reveals why free apps like Whats…

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Ep #189: The System Is COLLAPSING — What Now? 26:41

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: The systems we’ve been told to trust are falling apart — and I’ve said it before: they were never built for women, minorities, or creators like us. In this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, I speak candidly about why these outdated structures fail, who they were really designed t…

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Ep #188: How Laura Gisborne Built 9 Companies and a Legacy That Outlasts Her 27:30

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: What does it really mean to live and lead without limits? For Laura Gisborne, it’s not a catchphrase — it’s her guiding principle and her life’s work. Having built nine companies and sold six, Laura could have stopped there. But a near-fatal car accident and a lifetime of overcoming trauma pushed her to step into a …

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Ep #187: Wes Towers: When Everything Breaks All At Once 27:55

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: Wes Towers didn’t just stumble; his whole world collapsed. A failed marriage, a business undervalued to nearly nothing, and nights spent sleeping under his desk — this was the reality he faced. Yet, in the middle of one of his darkest days, Wes wiped away tears, pulled himself together, and closed the biggest deal o…

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Ep #186: Laurel Mintz: From Marketing Powerhouse to Venture Capital Trailblazer 28:46

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: She’s not here to play nice — and she’s definitely not here to sugarcoat anything. Laurel Mintz — my friend, favorite bada$$, and unapologetic force of nature — built a marketing agency that’s worked with over 400 brands (including Squishmallows) and then decided, screw it, I’m starting an investment fund too. On th…

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Ep #185: Leslie Hassler: Here’s the Real Reason You’re Stuck at Low 6 Figures (It’s Not What You Think) 35:04

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: Are you doing everything right—but still can’t break past six figures? Leslie Hassler, author of Scaling Rich, reveals the overlooked reason most entrepreneurs plateau—and it’s not your offer, your funnel, or your team. If you’ve been stuck around the low six figures wondering why all the hard work still isn’t getti…

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Ep #184: New Rules for Founders: What’s In and What’s Out 23:04

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: Are you still playing by old business rules? In this episode, I reveal what’s out—and what’s in—for today’s founders. I’ll walk you through 10 key shifts that are changing the game, so you can lead with purpose, stay ahead of the curve, and build a business that’s aligned with where the world is going. In this episo…

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Ep #183: Melanie Gorman: Lead Generation Made Simple — No Tricks, Just Results 39:39

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: Tired of complicated marketing strategies that don’t deliver? Melanie Gorman, founder of Crownsville Media, shares how to attract leads by being real, staying consistent, and ditching fear-based tactics. If you want a smarter, more human way to get clients—without the hype—this conversation is for you. Melanie Gorma…

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Ep #182: Cassie Shea: From Dream to Plan: How to Find Out What You Really Want 32:46

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Had an AHA or Insight? Share it: Struggling to figure out what you really want? Executive Coach Cassie Shea shares how to uncover your true desire and build a life that is aligned and fulfilling for you. What do you really want—and more importantly, who do you have to become to make it happen? In this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show, …