Best Digitally Kisse Podcasts (2025)

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84: Tax Tips for Creatives: Stop Winging It with Your Finances 34:38

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Ever stare at your bank statement and feel personally victimized by tax season? You’re not alone—but you could be more prepared. In this episode, Nata Salvatori brings on wedding photographer and tax educator Heather Leicy, who went from architecture student to creative CEO with a tax-savvy twist. They talk about everything from saving for the slow…

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Robert Redford Kissed Me 19:40

7d ago19:40

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For the Death Virgin's first mini episode, you'll hear her tribute to the late Robert Redford. How, when she lived in Utah as a teenager, she met him and was even kissed by him. Rounded out with stories of the United States Film Festival, a cross country move in a Mercury Sable, and a fortuitous tennis match, this episode features lots of gushing a…

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83: Fired and Flourishing - The Therapy CEO Who Took the Lead 37:32

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When Brittany Webb got laid off, it wasn’t the end. It was the spark. In this candid episode, licensed therapist and founder of Better Minds Counseling Services reveals how being unheard at work pushed her to build the practice she never had. She walks us through the fears, freedom, and false starts of launching a virtual private practice while sti…

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Kiss, Marry… Wait, What Are the Rules Again? 43:32

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Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message! We’re baaaack! Season seven kicks off the only way we know how: with absolute chaos. And by chaos, we mean a hysterical round of Kiss, Marry, [something]. What starts as harmless hypotheticals spirals into hot takes on Furries, a very sexy talking car, and a total meltdown over the rules (be…

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#280: Dashboards Must Die! Long Live Dashboards! with Andy Cotgreave 1:06:51

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If you didn’t have a visceral reaction to the title for this episode, then you are almost certainly not in our target audience. There are few more certain ways to get a room full of analytics folk fired up than to raise the topic of dashboards. Are they where data goes to die, or are they the essential key to unlocking self-service access to action…

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82: From Blog to Brand: How Jessica Bishop Built a Business That Serves Both Brides and Vendors 37:26

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Jessica Bishop didn’t mean to start a business—she just wanted to get married without going broke. In this episode, she shares how her personal wedding blog turned into The Budget Savvy Bride, one of the most trusted wedding resources on the internet. Jessica gets real about what it means to serve two totally different audiences (engaged couples an…

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Employee Advocacy at Scale: Building Social Reach Through Strategic Tools 31:36

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Social media is no longer optional—but making it strategic is where the real value lies. In this episode of Amplify!, host Meg Hoevener sits down with Becky Weiand, Marketing Manager at Rea, to explore how her firm successfully implemented Clearview Social to drive employee advocacy. From culture-first content to gamified sharing and role-based fee…

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Leveraging Digital Events for Lead Generation 39:52

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In this insightful episode of Amplify!, Meg Hoevener Marketing Manager at McGuire Sponsor, interviews Lindsay Shirling, a seasoned marketing leader from Schneider Downs, about the strategic shift her firm made in webinar platforms—from GoToWebinar to ON24. Lindsay shares candid stories from the trenches, including technical hiccups, CPE delivery ch…

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Marketing Automation Without a CRM? Building Smarter Campaigns with Limited Infrastructure 37:02

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What happens when your firm is ready to scale its marketing engine—but doesn't yet have a unified CRM? In this episode of Amplify!, host Meg Hoevener sits down with James Kuch, Digital Marketing Specialist at Yeo & Yeo, to talk about building a robust automation strategy in HubSpot, even when infrastructure isn't fully in place. James walks through…

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People, Process, Platform: Aligning MarTech with Firmwide Growth Goals 54:38

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Many firms invest in marketing tools without first aligning people and process. Marketing by Numbers took the opposite approach—and it’s paying off. In this episode of Amplify!, host Meg Hoevener is joined by Jamie Miller, Senior Manager of Firmwide Growth, and Don Breckenridge, Director of Growth, to explore how firms are using MarTech stack to fu…

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The Stablecoin Gold Rush — Why Wall Street Is Betting on Digital Dollars 17:13

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Stablecoins are suddenly the hottest topic in global finance. From Wall Street giants like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, to governments in the U.S., Japan, and even China, everyone is rushing to get a piece of the digital dollar market. But what exactly are stablecoins, and why are they attracting so much attention? In this episode of Down to Busines…

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81: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Scalable CEO: How Beth Heyer Built a Babysitting Empire With Gen Z Power 39:23

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What happens when a stay-at-home mom turns a babysitting gap into a thriving, multi-brand business? Beth Heyer is the founder and CEO of Babysitting Connection, a Texas-based service with over 300 vetted sitters and 700 monthly subscribers. She’s also the creator of Pet Sitting Connection and the nonprofit BC Gives Back—all while solo parenting and…

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#279: The Process(es) of Analytics (We Have Thoughts) 1:01:28

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What is "process" in analytics? On the one hand, it can be seen as a detailed sequence of minutia by which anything that needs to be repeated in the world of analytics gets carried out in a structured and consistent manner. On the other hand, that’s the sort of definition that strikes terror and rage in the hearts of many souls. Some of those souls…

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80: How to Delegate Without Losing Control: Lessons from Tressa Beheim 42:22

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What if the thing keeping you stuck isn’t lack of time—but your inability to let go? In this episode of the Accidental CEO podcast, I sit down with the brilliant (and very real) Tressa Beheim, founder of Simplify Now. She’s the strategic brain and online business manager behind countless creative entrepreneurs—helping them stop drowning in the dail…

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79: What To Focus On When Everything Feels Urgent 13:27

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Time management is not about squeezing more into your day — it’s about doing the right things at the right time. In this episode, Nata Salvatori reveals her personal system for running multiple businesses without living in overwhelm. You’ll hear why delegation is the first step in her process, how she keeps track of every recurring task, and the ex…

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#278: Is AI Good at Data Analysis? That's the Wrong Question? with Juliana Jackson 1:00:47

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Imagine a world where business users simply fire up their analytics AI tool, ask for some insights, and get a clear and accurate response in return. That’s the dream, isn’t it? Is it just around the corner, or is it years away? Or is that vision embarrassingly misguided at its core? The very real humans who responded to our listener survey wanted t…

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Defining Death (kinda): From Grandparents' Goodbye to Dictionary Delights 54:13

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Kristen delves into the concept of closeness and its subjective nature, pondering what it means to be close to someone and how it affects grief. Kristen mentions feedback from listeners questioning her claim and shares stories of individuals who were significant in her life. She contrasts these relationships with others she wasn't as emotionally cl…

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The Protein Push: From Bodybuilding Niche to Global Trend 18:59

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Once limited to gyms and fitness circles, protein-packed products have gone mainstream. From “proffee” at Starbucks to high-protein rice balls at Japanese convenience stores, protein is everywhere — and the market is booming. In this episode of Down to Business English, Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux explore the rise of the high-protein food marke…

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78: How to Build Authentic Relationships in a Phone-Obsessed World 45:37

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In a world that’s constantly online, are we losing what it means to truly connect? This week, Nata sits down with Sam and Elliot Archuleta, hosts of Something More Human and creators of the Return to Real Life event series—a growing movement that invites people to put down their phones and rediscover authentic human interaction. In this conversatio…

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The Coldplay Kiss-Cam Scandal 14:20

1M ago14:20

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A viral Kiss Cam moment at a Coldplay concert exposed an affair between two executives of the data tech company Astronomer, forcing both to resign. But instead of hiding from the scandal, Astronomer turned the incident into a surprising PR win. In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega unpack the recent PR scandal…

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77: Visibility Marketing for Coaches: How to Get Seen, Heard, and Paid 40:41

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How do you go from burnout in a corporate healthcare job to becoming an in-demand visibility marketing coach? Today’s guest, Michelle Kuei, shares the bold story of how a life-changing trip to Machu Picchu set her on a new path—and how she turned that journey into a thriving coaching business. In this episode, we unpack: ✔ How Michelle used storyte…

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#277: ANOVA? I Hardly Know Ya'! with Chelsea Parlett-Pelleriti 1:00:29

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Did you know that, upon closer inspection, many a statistical test will reveal that "it's just a linear model" (#IJALM)? That wound up being a key point that our go-to statistician, Chelsea Parlett-Pelleriti, made early and often on this episode, which is the next installment in our informally recurring series of shows digging into specific statist…

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(Not) Talking About Death Throughout History: From Plague Pits to Postmortem Portraits 47:35

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In this episode of 'Death Virgin,' Kristen delves into the history of how different cultures have approached death and mourning. She begins with the Black Death in the 14th century, describing its devastating impact and the rise of the Dance Macabre. Kristen touches on the modern parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of empathy and …

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76: Why a Midlife Crisis Might Be Your Greatest Business Move 50:12

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If you’ve ever sat on a train, in your office, or even in the shower and thought, Is this it?—you’re not alone. Today’s guest, Lisann Valentin, knows what it’s like to hit that wall. She went from Wall Street lawyer to actress on shows like Manifest and The Blacklist, and then pivoted again to become a certified spiritual coach. In this raw and emp…

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Reimagining Wearables 23:38

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Smart glasses are making a comeback, with big tech companies hoping these AI-powered wearables will soon become part of everyday life. But will smart glasses finally become popular, or will they fail again like before? In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about the return of smart glasses. They discuss why …

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75: Show Up Without Selling Out: The Visibility Strategy That Actually Works with Aria Leighty 36:22

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Aria Leighty is not here to play nice—and that’s exactly why you’ll love her. In this episode, we’re breaking the “visibility means more social posts” myth wide open. Aria, founder of Show The F*ck Up Media, shares what it really takes to build a brand that people actually care about. Spoiler: it starts with showing up as yourself and building real…

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#276: BI is Dead! Long Live BI! With Colin Zima 1:04:41

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Product managers for BI platforms have it easy. They "just" need to have the dev team build a tool that gives all types of users access to all of the data they should be allowed to see in a way that is quick, simple, and clear while preventing them from pulling data that can be misinterpreted. Of course, there are a lot of different types of users—…

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War of Cognition: Coldplay's Kiss Cam and the Trump-Gabbard Conundrum 53:37

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From fascination with love stories gone wrong to President donald Trump fighting for the life of his presidency with bombshell intelligence releases, the public has been taken for a ride on an emotional roller coaster, highlighting how to really connect with the people -- through lived experiences that touch the heart and soul. Listen to insights o…

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Talking About Death (kinda): From Dead Dogs to Dead Girls to Horror Films 44:27

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Kristen, the host of the 'Death Virgin' podcast, discusses her journey of exploring death as someone who has never experienced the loss of a close loved one. She reflects on her childhood memories, societal taboos around discussing death, and how horror movies can serve as a therapeutic medium for dealing with grief. From humorous anecdotes about f…

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74: How to Attract Clients Using Pinterest (Without the Social Media Burnout) with Dana Johnson 34:50

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In this episode of the Accidental CEO Podcast, Nata Salvatori sits down with Dana Johnson of Dana’s Desk to unpack the untapped power of Pinterest for creative entrepreneurs. Dana, a former wedding industry pro turned Pinterest strategist and online business manager, shares how she went from running events to running the back end of some of the mos…

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73: Burnout-Proof PR: How Hayley Knight Rewrote the Rules of Business 36:38

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Tired of pretending burnout is just part of the job? In this week’s Accidental CEO, Nata Salvatori interviews Hayley Knight, the unapologetically bold co-founder of PR agency Be Yellow. Hayley opens up about leaving a toxic 9-to-5 to build something radically different—an agency rooted in values, boundaries, and big impact. She shares how Be Yellow…

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#275: The Modern Data...Job Search with Albert Bellamy 1:13:01

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It’s a process few people genuinely enjoy, but it’s one which we all find ourselves going through periodically in our careers: landing a new job. We grabbed MajorData himself, Albert Bellamy, for a wide-ranging discussion about the ins and outs of that process: LinkedIn invitation etiquette (and, more importantly, effectiveness), how networking is …

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Death Virgin: Maiden Voyage 1:14:31

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In the Maiden episode of the podcast 'Death Virgin,' Kristen Vermilyea, a 56-year-old American woman living in Zurich, Switzerland, introduces her journey into understanding mourning and death. Kristen explains how she has not yet lost anyone super close to her* - a rarity at her age, making her feel underprepared for the inevitable loss of a loved…

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Death in the Digital Age 43:29

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In episode two of 'Death Virgin,' Kristen Vermilyea delves into the intersection of death and social media, particularly focusing on Facebook. She discusses her views on mourning culture online, sharing personal anecdotes and observations about how people use social media to cope with loss. Vermilyea reflects on the emotional complexities of seeing…

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Back to the Workshop: The Rise of Blue-Collar Careers 19:11

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Blue-collar jobs are making a comeback around the world. As white-collar office work loses some of its shine, skilled trades are attracting more people than ever before—with higher pay, job security, and newfound respect. But what’s driving this shift, and what challenges still face blue-collar workers today? Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega dive in…

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72: If You Want to Grow—Stop Fixing the Wrong Problem 16:32

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You’re busy—but are you actually growing? In this episode, Nata Salvatori exposes a trap that’s costing service providers time, money, and sanity: chasing busywork that feels productive but doesn’t move the needle. She walks through a clear, five-step growth path—from clarifying your offer, validating through real sales, delivering sustainably, bui…

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71: Digital-First, Drama-Free: Time Strategies for Ambitious Moms with Laura Davis 35:06

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You don’t have to choose between thriving at work and being the mom your kids need. This week, I sat down with Laura Davis—time management strategist and founder of Time Management Academy—to unpack the myth of “having it all.” Laura knows the struggle intimately: after going through IVF, she didn’t want to waste a single second. She built a busine…

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#274: Real Talk About Synthetic Data with Winston Li 58:05

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Synthetic data: it's a fascinating topic that sounds like science fiction but is rapidly becoming a practical tool in the data landscape. From machine learning applications to safeguarding privacy, synthetic data offers a compelling alternative to real-world datasets that might be incomplete or unwieldy. With the help of Winston Li, founder of Arim…

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Scarcity Marketing 24:29

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Scarcity can make people want something more — even if they didn’t want it in the first place. Whether it’s the new Nintendo Switch 2 or a rare collectible toy, businesses are using clever marketing strategies to create hype and boost sales. But what exactly is scarcity marketing, and why does it work so well? Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan explore t…

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70: How Ashley Paul Built a Wedding Empire—Then Built a Business to Save It 28:11

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In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Paul, a veteran wedding planner and floral designer with over 15 years of experience. Ashley delves into her journey through the wedding industry, highlighting the significant changes she's witnessed and the lessons she's learned along the way. Beyond her hands-on work in weddings, Ashley founded Ashley Paul…

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6 Seasons In. Still Oversharing. 1:00:31

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Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message! Season 6 of the podcast is wrapping up—and in true Gen X fashion, we’re doing it our way: a little chaotic, a little nostalgic, and completely unfiltered. For this special season finale, all four of us (yes, miracles happen!) are finally able to record at the same tme, answering the question…

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69: Creating Safe Spaces: The Real Talk on Queer Weddings 47:40

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In this episode of The Accidental CEO, Nata Salvatori sits down with Celeste Burns, a queer wedding photographer committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces for all couples. They unpack what most wedding vendors get wrong about working with LGBTQ+ clients—and how to fix it. From the language we use on our forms to the assumptions we carry into pho…

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#273: Data Products Are... Assets? Platforms? Warehouses? Infrastructure? Oh, Dear. With Eric Sandosham 1:09:39

4M ago1:09:39

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Is it just us, or are data products becoming all the rage? Is Google Trends a data product that could help us answer that question? What actually IS a data product? And does it even matter that we have a good definition? If any of these questions seem like they have cut and dried answers, then this episode may just convince you that you haven't tho…

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The State of AI in 2025 20:11

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Artificial Intelligence is no longer something from the future — it is already here. From helping people work faster to causing job losses, AI is changing how we live and work. But are we ready for these big changes? Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about how AI is changing the modern workplace. They explain what generative AI is, how companies ar…

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68: Say No with Love: Chelene Knight’s Blueprint for Creative Sustainability 45:14

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In this enlightening episode, Chelene Knight, founder of Breathing Space Creative Studios, delves into her transformation from an accidental CEO to a mindful leader. She unpacks the critical importance of conserving energy and the empowering practice of saying no with love. Chelene's insights are a beacon for creatives seeking to navigate the often…

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“Follow the cat”:Becoming GenX digital nomads 48:07

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Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message! In this episode, we are diving into the world of GenX digital nomads—that’s right: people our age who are living and working from foreign countries, cool cities, or just wherever the Wi-Fi’s decent and the coffee’s strong. So how do they decide where to go? How do they find a place to stay? …

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67: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Shaun Gordon’s Journey to Building KISS Books 52:00

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What if selling wasn’t sleazy—and money wasn’t the enemy? In this episode, Shaun Gordon of Kiss Books rewrites the rulebook for photographers who want more than just pretty pictures. From his early days of entrepreneurship to becoming a successful wedding photographer and founder, Shaun shares how shifting your mindset and serving with intention ca…

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#272: When the Metric is Calculated and Complex with Dan McCarthy 1:03:55

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No matter how simple a metric's name makes it sound, the details are often downright devilish. What is a website visit? What is revenue? What is a customer? Go one level deeper with a metric like customer acquisition cost (CAC) or customer lifetime value (CLV or LTV, depending on how you acronym), and things can get messy in a hurry. In some cases,…

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Crowded Skies: The Commercial Satellite Boom 19:54

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You’ve seen them streak across the sky — tiny points of light that are not stars. Satellites are now so numerous, they are changing the night sky and creating new challenges. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega look at the booming business of commercial satellites. From SpaceX’s Starlink to Amazon’s Project Kuiper, they examine how private companies ar…

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66: Why Your Mindset Is Blocking Your Business Growth 44:07

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What if the biggest thing holding you back in business… is invisible? In this episode, Nata Salvatori interviews Max Rosenkranz, a former mechanical engineer whose spiritual awakening in the backseat of an Uber rerouted his life toward coaching. Max helps entrepreneurs rewire subconscious beliefs that sabotage their businesses, using tools like neu…